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Best Actress Predix: Authors & Astronauts & Immigrants (oh my)
16 hours ago | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
And princesses too! Actually I'm predicting neither Princess Grace (Nicole Kidman) nor Princess Diana (Naomi Watts) for the eventual shortlist though their names will undoubtedly continue to come up. Yes, the Best Actress Chart has arrived.
Who wins Another Oscar this year? So many previous winners are back
My final shortlist is all Oscar winners -- which has only ever happened once (just last year in Supporting Actor ) but this is what my crystal ball is telling me so I obey. And anyway, it's a Previous-Actress-Winning Heavy year at least in terms of who got jobs headlining major motion pictures. Even lower in the charts there are a lot of Oscar winners, all told. It's (maybe) that kind of year... though I could see a scenario where unOscared supporting chart players hop over to Lead Actress if they see a window and their roles are substantial enough (Adams? Harris? Winfrey? »
- NATHANIEL R
Meet Andrea Riseborough: Rising Star of 'W.E.,' 'Oblivion,' 'Shadow Dancer,' 'Birdman' (Exclusive Video)
24 May 2013 12:17 PM, PDT | Thompson on Hollywood | See recent Thompson on Hollywood news »
I like meeting actors for the first time, when their careers are starting to take off, before they've erected that protective coating that movie stars often need to survive. I was curious to check out Andrea Riseborough, especially, because she's one of those actresses--much like Meryl Streep-- who vanishes into every role. She's a chameleon, utterly unrecognizable from one movie to the next. She explains why in our flip cam interview below. Like most folks, I first discovered the Brit stage actress in 2011 as Wallis Simpson in Madonna's "W.E.," and was astonished at how she not only embodied this familiar woman but carried the film, which was critically drubbed, but Riseborough emerged unscathed. Casting directors have jumped on the Rada-trained actress, who is now 31 and lives in Boise, Idaho with her artist boyfriend. This spring she's starred in back-to-back movies "Disconnect," "Welcome to the Punch," replaced Jessica Chastain »
- Anne Thompson
Say Cheese! The Best Celebrity Selfie Moments
23 May 2013 5:35 PM, PDT | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
We're not the only ones who like to take the occasional selfie - celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Taylor Swift, and even Meryl Streep get in on the fun from time to time. Click through to see some of the best self-taken shots from stars, including Sasha and Malia Obama's cute Inauguration Day pose, Meryl's fangirl moment with Hillary Clinton, Anne hanging out with Rebel Wilson, and Taylor Swift getting snap happy at the Grammy Awards. View Slideshow › »
- Maria Mercedes Lara
New Look At Naomi Watts As Princess 'Diana,' Film Slated For Oscar Season Release
23 May 2013 10:54 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Could best friends Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts end up duking it out Best Actress, with both women taking on biopics of famous faces? It looks to be that way as Kidman's "Grace Of Monaco" will now test its elegance against Watts' "Diana." The Olivier Hirschbiegel film, penned by Steven Jeffreys ("The Libertine"), will focus on Princess Diana's affair with Dr. Hasnat Kahn (played by "Lost" star Naveen Andrews) that lasted from 1995 until a few months before her death in 1997. It was a tumultuous time for the royal, who was increasingly trying to find ways to avoid the press who dogged her every move, which became a factor in the relationship eventually ending. It's a meaty role, taking on a particularly interesting moment in Diana's life and Entertainment One have snapped up the North American rights, and are planning an Oscar season release. So, could it be Kidman, Watts »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Behind the Candelabra proves it: our greatest romances are gay | Tom Shone
23 May 2013 9:29 AM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
As Soderbergh's Liberace biopic hits our screens, why is it that homosexual love stories now work so much better than hetero?
I know where I'll be Sunday night. The reviews coming out of Cannes for Steven Soderbergh's Liberace biopic, Behind the Candelabra, which airs on HBO on Sunday night, have turned it into must-see TV.
We might have been able to guess that Soderbergh's take on the kitsch-addicted superstar would turn out to be "mesmeric, riskily incorrect, outrageously watchable and simply outrageous" (The Guardian). Or that Michael Douglas would be "shrewd, rude, wickedly funny" (Indiewire) in the central role. What is interesting is that the film, which was made for HBO because it was "too gay" for mainstream cinematic release, has turned out to be "both hilarious and heartrending" (The Playlist), an "intimate love story" (Thompson on Hollywood) and Soderbergh's "most emotional and touching work" to date (Hollywood Elsewhere »
- Tom Shone
2014 Oscar Predictions: Best Actress
23 May 2013 9:03 AM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
Indiewire will provide updates of our predictions for the 86th Academy Award nominations through January 16th, 2014, when the nominations are announced. Though it's clearly very early on and we've barely seen any of the contenders, this year's best actress race could very well shape up to a battle of some very esteemed women. A year after best supporting actor race -- for the first time ever in any acting category -- featured 5 previous winners, a slew of women already awarded an Oscar have juicy roles that could put them in the mix again. Previous winners Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts (both for "August: Osage County"), Emma Thompson ("Saving Mr. Banks"), Nicole Kidman ("Grace of Monaco"), Sandra Bullock ("Gravity"), Kate Winslet ("Labor Day"), Cate Blanchett ("Blue Jasmine"), Marion Cotillard ("The Immigrant") and last year's best actress Jennifer Lawrence ("Serena" or "American Hustle") all look like potential nominees, at least on paper. »
- Peter Knegt
Cannes Toldja! Weinstein Co Officially Acquires ‘Philomena’, Eyes Fall Release
23 May 2013 8:59 AM, PDT | Deadline New York | See recent Deadline New York news »
This turned out to be the first big bidding battle of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, which is now winding down. The Weinstein Company won out after sparking to the seven-minute teaser reel shown to buyers during the fest, outbidding others including Focus Features. Now it will join the distributor’s already bursting awards-season slate that includes Sundance winner Fruitvale Station, August: Osage County with Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts, Long Walk To Freedom with Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela, the Lee Daniels-directed The Butler, Grace Of Monaco with Nicole Kidman, and the Shane Salerno-directed documentary Salinger. Here’s the official release: Cannes (May 23, 2013) – The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today from the 2013 Cannes Film Festival that they are acquiring distribution rights in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Spain to director Stephen Frears’ (High Fidelity, The Queen) dramedy Philomena. Seven minutes of the film were shown »
- MIKE FLEMING JR
Director Olivier Assayas Preps ‘Hubris’
22 May 2013 12:49 PM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
“Carlos” helmer Olivier Assayas is set to shoot his first film in the U.S. — “Hubris,” an action-packed crime thriller set against the backdrop of organized crime in Chicago in the 1970s.
Former MK2 exec Charles Gillibert (“On the Road”), who recently launched Paris-based CG Cinema, is partnering with Hollywood indie players Scott Stuber of Bluegrass Films, Alexandra Milchan’s Emjag Prods. and Scott Lambert’s Film 360 to produce “Hubris.”
Frederique Dumas at Orange Studios is co-financing and co-developing the pic.
Inspired by an article by journo Hillel Levin, “Hubris” turns on a gang of thieves led by notorious mastermind John Mendell who rob a pawn shop only to discover it is a front for Chicago’s most brutal crime boss, Tony Accardo.
Assayas is writing the script.
“Olivier Assayas is one of the most dynamic filmmakers on the global film scene. His previous films including the groundbreaking miniseries ‘Carlos’ have been masterpieces, »
- Elsa Keslassy
Hollywood's 13 Best Commencement Speeches
21 May 2013 11:00 AM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
Some of us just yawned and obsessed over the ticking of the clock during our far-too-long commencement speeches. Whatever maniac decided that so-and-so's wife's something or other who didn’t even graduate is equipped to send students off with a 30-minute diatribe on themselves is sorely mistaken. Just dole out the degrees already and call a day a day, right, kids? Unless ...
You know, every so often schools are able to wrangle in someone actually interesting to deliver a few notes of wisdom — some more often than others (cough Harvard cough). Even better, once in a while they're our very shiniest movie stars who make lots of funnies and deliver all the feels and suddenly the speeches don't seem so bad.
Here's a tip-o'-the-grad cap to whoever lined up these 13 awesome movie star speeches. Fair warning: This may enhance the bore factor of your regular, non-famous speaker. Sorry 'bout that. »
- Amanda Bell
Justin Timberlake Shows Barack Obama Something on His Smartphone—See the Awesome Pic
20 May 2013 8:30 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
What are Justin Timberlake and President Barack Obama looking at?! The pair were photographed last month (takes a while for the pics themselves to clear national security, apparently) looking at something attention-grabbing on J.T.'s cell phone. But, as much as we'd love to say the duo pulled a Meryl Streep and Hillary Clinton and snapped a selfie together, that unfortunately wasn't the case here. Unless this is the two of them reviewing their photo together and deciding what filter to use... Regardless, the pair seemed very interested in whatever Timberlake was pointing out, which even inspired the commander in chief to crack a grin. Timberlake and Obama were »
Paul Walker talks about growing up with the 'Fast and the Furious' franchise
20 May 2013 5:35 PM, PDT | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
One of the pleasures of seeing where the "Fast and the Furious" series has arrived is looking back at where it started and measuring just how far everyone's come. Paul Walker is never going to be one of those guys who people talk about in the pantheon of great transformative performers, people whose acting transcends, like Daniel Day Lewis or Meryl Streep. Walker is a fairly limited onscreen persona, but if you cast him correctly and surround him with the right sort of actors, he is capable of a certain charm and charisma. The great mystery of this series is the »
- Drew McWeeny
Seth MacFarlane’s Out: Name 10 People Who Should Host the Oscars
20 May 2013 3:11 PM, PDT | The Backlot | See recent The Backlot news »
(Source)
Seth MacFarlane just announced he definitely won’t be hosting the Oscars next year. Personally, I’d say that’s a good thing. We only needed one year of broad, bland, half-heartedly “subversive” laughs. Bring on the new emcees. Here are my 10 suggestions.
10. Stephen Colbert — His gleeful, mock-you-to-your-face persona is an ideal fit for the self-serious ceremony.
9. Seth Meyers — He’s ready. He’d zing everybody who needed it and look good doing it.
8. Robert Downey Jr. — Seth MacFarlane lacked the wryness of a truly great host. Rdj’s unamused delivery is perfect for the Oscars, and perfect for ribbing his colleagues.
7. Sandra Bullock — The Oscar winner’s best work is always on an award telecast stage. Deadpan, funny, and (believably) self-deprecating.
6. Cher – Give me a befuddled, unapologetic, bawdy hosting gig for Cher. Let her Oscar glow shine once again, AMPAS.
5. Ricky Gervais – Believe it or not, I kind »
- Louis Virtel
Martin Scorsese To Present Mel Brooks With AFI Life Achievement Award
20 May 2013 2:09 PM, PDT | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
Martin Scorsese will present Mel Brooks with the American Film Institute’s 41st Life Achievement Award – America’s highest honor for a career in film. The private black tie gala will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on June 6 and will air on TNT Saturday, June 15, at 9 p.m. Et/Pt and as part of an all-night tribute to Brooks on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) Sunday, July 24, at 8 p.m. Et. Brooks will be recognized for his range of mastery as a director, producer, writer, actor and composer.
Martin Scorsese is widely regarded as one of the greatest directors of all time having received the AFI Life Achievement Award for his contributions to cinema, two AFI Awards, an Academy®Award, a Palme d’Or, Grammy® Award, two Emmys®, four Golden Globes®, a BAFTA and three DGA Awards. Scorsese’s body of work includes films such as The Departed, »
- Melissa Thompson
‘August: Osage County’ starring Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts – trailer review
20 May 2013 12:17 PM, PDT | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
Directed by: John Wells
Starring: Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor
Rating: Not Yet Rated
Release Date: November 8, 2013
Trailer Score: 6/10
Thoughts by Tsr: I’ll say up front that I know very little about Tracy Letts’ Broadway play of the same name. I was a big fan of the adaptations of Bug and Killer Joe, but the only thing that’s been drawing me to August: Osage County is the cast. Ideally the trailer would have arrived and given numerous other reasons to be excited. Unfortunately, beyond the cast I still don’t feel like this is something I have to rush out to see. Don’t get me wrong, it looks perfectly fine. I’m just not sure what the hook is.
Meryl Streep, as is usually the case, stands out the most. While I can’t say I love the voice she’s putting on, »
- Shane T. Nier
Oscar Alert: Julia and Judi, and Meryl Too
20 May 2013 11:30 AM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts in August: Osage County: Duel of the Oscar winners [See previous post: "Oscar 2014 Watch: Harvey Weinstein Cannes Film Festival Coming Attractions."] More Oscar 2014 bait: August: Osage County, directed by John Wells, and starring three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep (Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie’s Choice, The Iron Lady) and Oscar winner Julia Roberts (Erin Brockovich). Is it mere coincidence that Streep’s seventeenth Oscar nomination and third win was for her portrayal of British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in Phyllida Lloyd’s The Iron Lady — distributed by The Weinstein Company two years ago? Either way, Streep’s Oscar 2014 competition should be fierce, as Julia Roberts doesn’t seem to be wearing any makeup in the family drama. (Photo: Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts in August: Osage County.) Adapted by Tracy Letts from his own play, besides Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts, August: Osage County also features Oscar nominee Juliette Lewis (Cape Fear), Dermot Mulroney, Star Trek Into Darkness‘ Benedict Cumberbatch, »
- Andre Soares
Happy Birthday, Cher! Here Are Her 10 Most Underrated Moments
20 May 2013 11:17 AM, PDT | The Backlot | See recent The Backlot news »
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It’s Cher‘s birthday. Grab your Oscar, flatten all four feet of your hair, and get into it.
The greatest compliment I can give Cher is that no one is, or ever has been, like her. At all. Her incredible vocals, her stunning acting skills, her candor, her charm, her Mackey wackiness, and her staggering gorgeousness make her a mythological presence on Earth and a transcendently cool pop star. Today, on her 67th birthday, let’s pick her ten most underrated moments. Please enlighten me your favorite under-discussed Cher moments. We can all learn something today.
(By the way: Cher announced on her Twitter this morning that her new single is dropping in June, and her next album drops in September. Celebrate!)
1. She called Meryl Streep “Mary Louise” at the Oscars and got away with it.
(Source)
You have to be Cher in order to get away with »
- Louis Virtel
Mel Brooks To Receive AFI Lifetime Award
20 May 2013 6:00 AM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Mel Brooks will receive the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the org’s gala June 6 at the Dolby Theatre.
Martin Scorsese will present Brooks with the honor, in an event that will be televised June 15 on TNT and later, as part of an all-night tribute to Brooks, July 24 on TCM.
“For over 50 years, Mel Brooks has given the world its greatest gift – laughter,” AFI Board of Trustees chair Howard Stringer. ”At the American Film Institute, we also want to shine a proper light on his contributions to the art form as writer, producer, director and actor – and who better to bestow this honor than one of the masters of American film, Martin Scorsese.”
Brooks is a past winner at the Emmys, Grammys, Oscars and Tonys in a career ranging from his work on “Your Show of Shows” to film and Broadway versions of “The Producers” and “Young Frankenstein. »
- Jon Weisman
Mel Brooks To Receive AFI Lifetime Award
20 May 2013 6:00 AM, PDT | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Mel Brooks will receive the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the org’s gala June 6 at the Dolby Theatre.
Martin Scorsese will present Brooks with the honor, in an event that will be televised June 15 on TNT and later, as part of an all-night tribute to Brooks, July 24 on TCM.
“For over 50 years, Mel Brooks has given the world its greatest gift – laughter,” AFI Board of Trustees chair Howard Stringer. ”At the American Film Institute, we also want to shine a proper light on his contributions to the art form as writer, producer, director and actor – and who better to bestow this honor than one of the masters of American film, Martin Scorsese.”
Brooks is a past winner at the Emmys, Grammys, Oscars and Tonys in a career ranging from his work on “Your Show of Shows” to film and Broadway versions of “The Producers” and “Young Frankenstein. »
- Jon Weisman
5 Acting Performances That Defied The Years
20 May 2013 2:51 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
An actor’s career can be a curious thing; after years of training and honing their craft they may well reach the Hollywood elite, the A-list, only to see it all go up in smoke in an instant. It has happened before and it will happen again. Though some such as Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks stand the test of time by staying true to their talent-yet diversifying their roles as they age, for some reason or another, others simply cannot do the same. Be it through personal problems, a poor choice of roles, typecasting or being dismissed by the industry, many actors see their stars fade as the audience moves towards a younger generation.
For the majority this loss of status is irrevocable; acting is a large medium and for most there will be work that they can find but they will never regain the stature they once had, »
- Matt Martindale
Mel Brooks to receive Life Achievement Award
19 May 2013 4:00 PM, PDT | eyeforfilm.co.uk | See recent eyeforfilm.co.uk news »
Mel Brooks is to receive an American Film Institute Life Achievement Award on June 6.
He will receive the award from Michael Scorsese at a black tie dinner at the Dolby Theatre in recognition of his work as a director producer, writer, actor and composer on films including The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.
It is the 41st time the Life Achievement Award has been bestowed since its creation in 1973 - when it was presented to director John Ford. Other past recipients include, Meryl Streep, Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford and Mike Nichols.
"For over 50 years, Mel Brooks has given the world its greatest gift - laughter," said Sir Howard Stringer, Chair of the AFI Board of Trustees. "At the American Film Institute, we also want to shine a proper light on his contributions to the art form as writer, producer, director and actor - and who better to bestow »
- Amber Wilkinson
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