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Chazz Palminteri: The Hollywood Interivew
18 hours ago | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »
Chazz Palminteri Goes to Bed Hungry
By Alex Simon
Chazz Palminteri’s life is one of those classic show biz stories that, dare we say it, is the stuff from which movies are made. Born and raised in the Bronx, Palminteri toiled for years as a struggling stage, film and television actor before finally being plucked from obscurity by Robert De Niro, who saw his off-Broadway autobiographical play A Bronx Tale, a one-man show in which Palminteri played a host of colorful characters he grew up and around in his Bronx neighborhood during the 1950s and ‘60s, where his life was shaped by two mentors: his straight-laced working class father and a local mobster named Sonny.
The movie version of A Bronx Tale was a hit with audiences and critics alike upon its premiere in 1993 and Palminteri hasn’t stopped working since. His latest turn, in Debbie Goodstein’s autobiographical film Mighty Fine, »
- The Hollywood Interview.com
Andie MacDowell and Rainey Qualley: The Hollywood Interview
25 May 2012 10:34 AM, PDT | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »
Real-life mother and daughter Andie MacDowell and Rainey Qualley in Mighty Fine.
Andie MacDowell and Rainey Qualley Prove Mighty Fine
By Alex Simon
When you see the opening moments of Debbie Goodstein’s writing/directing debut Mighty Fine and catch your first glimpse of newcomer Rainey Qualley playing Andie MacDowell’s daughter, your first thoughts will most likely be “Wow! That’s great casting.” Truth be told, 23 year-old Qualley is, in real life, MacDowell’s daughter, the second of her three children.
Mighty Fine, which MacDowell co-produced, tells Goodstein’s autobiographical story of a Jewish family from Brooklyn who relocate to New Orleans in the early 1970s, led by their charismatic, but troubled father (Chazz Palminteri) who is always one step away from millionaire status or complete destitution. The family drama, released by Adopt Films, arrives in theaters May 25.
Andie MacDowell and Rainey Qualley (who makes a very impressive debut »
- The Hollywood Interview.com
Mighty Fine Movie Review
25 May 2012 7:18 AM, PDT | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Title: Mighty Fine Director: Debbie Goodstein Starring: Chazz Palminteri, Andie MacDowell, Rainey Qualley, Jodelle Ferland A deadly dull melodrama of familial dysfunction and emotional abuse in the face of patriarchal anger management, writer-director Debbie Goodstein’s “Mighty Fine” leans heavily on autobiographical inspiration for dramatic heft and connection, a tactic that proves ill-advised. A somewhat drab and unimaginative telling further dents this offering of already rather limited psychological insights and pat conclusions and catharses. Set in the 1970s, “Mighty Fine” centers around a so-surnamed husband and father, small businessman Joe (Chazz Palminteri), who uproots his family and moves them from Brooklyn to New Orleans. His wife Stella (Andie MacDowell) is a [ Read More ] »
- bsimon
Chazz Palminteri To Expand Pizza Restaurant Chain To Las Vegas
25 May 2012 1:06 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
A Bronx Tale star Chazz Palminteri is set to expand his acclaimed pizza restaurant venture in Las Vegas after tasting success in Baltimore, Maryland.
The actor and two partners opened Chazz: A Bronx Original in the upscale Harbor East neighbourhood last year and it has quickly become a darling of the food critics.
So the movie star is now hoping to open a second restaurant in Sin City.
He tells BlogTalkRadio.com, "I started the restaurant Chazz with two partners in Baltimore. I felt funny naming it that but my partners wanted me to name it that so I said Ok.
"Esquire Magazine called it one of the top pizzas in the United States. We have a coal fire oven and everything is great there. It's a Bronx theme because I wanted to bring back food from the old times. We're looking at another Chazz restaurant in Las Vegas now." »
Exclusive: Chazz Palminteri Talks Mighty Fine, New Play Human
22 May 2012 5:31 AM, PDT | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Operating both on screen and off, Oscar nominee Chazz Palminteri has carved out a career playing both to and against his perceived tough guy strengths. In his new film, writer-director Debbie Goodstein’s 1970s-set “Mighty Fine,” the 60-year-old actor plays charismatic, high-spirited family man Joe Fine, who relocates his wife Stella (Andie MacDowell) and two daughters (Jodelle Ferland and Rainey Qualley) from Brooklyn to New Orleans, in search of a better life. With his apparel business experiencing hard times, however, Joe’s depression and anger starts to manifest itself more and more in emotionally abusive outbursts. For ShockYa, Brent Simon had a chance to speak to Palminteri recently, about the movie, his [ Read More ] »
- bsimon
Mighty Fine Movie Review
10 May 2012 8:02 AM, PDT | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Title: Mighty Fine Adopt Films Director: Debbie Goodstein Screenwriter: Debbie Goodstein Cast: Chazz Palminteri, Andie MacDowell, Jodelle Ferland, Rainey Qualley, Paul Ben-Victor Screened at: Review 1, NYC, 5/9/12 Opens: May 25, 2012 As the only person I know who was born in Brooklyn and never moved away, I have a special interest in reasons that people would leave such a heaven-sent destination. Joe Fine (Chazz Palminteri), the principal performer in Debbie Goodstein’s semi-autobiographical film “Mighty Fine,” checked out of New York’s most exciting borough in 1974 because he moved his textile factory down south to take advantage of the economics of geographical venues. In a story that could be used [ Read More ] »
- Brian Corder
Derek Jeter -- Orders 'Bronx' Take Out for Game in Baltimore
10 April 2012 3:45 PM, PDT | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »
If Derek Jeter goes 4-for-4 in Baltimore tonight ... it might have something to do with the awesome home cooking he ordered up from a local restaurant -- owned by Bronx native Chazz Palminteri.New York Yankees sources tell us Jetes and fellow Bronx Bomber, Andruw Jones, were jonesin' for classic NY style pizza this afternoon ... and found it at Chazz: A Bronx Original.We're told Jeter and Jones walked into the Baltimore hot spot ... and »
- TMZ Staff
A Familiar Face Heads Back To 'The Good Wife'
30 March 2012 12:14 PM, PDT | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
"The Good Wife" is bringing back Tim Guinee. His character, Andrew Wiley, was last seen earlier in Season 3 of the legal drama in "Parenting Made Easy" and "Another Ham Sandwich."
In season 2, Guinee's character alerted Alicia (Julianna Margulies) to rumors that Peter (Chris Noth) had an affair with somebody named Leela, whom Alicia knew to be Kalinda (Archie Panjabi).
Guinee revealed his "Good Wife" comeback via Twitter. "The Good Wife" is currently filming its Season 3 finale with guest stars Michael J. Fox and Martha Plimpton. CBS already renewed the legal drama for Season 4.
In other casting news...
Daniela Alonso will appear on "Covert Affairs." The "One Tree Hill" vet will have a recurring role in Season 3 of the USA drama. Alonso will play Suzanne Wilkins, a stylish, self-involved therapist for the CIA. [TVLine]
Chazz Palminteri, Ed Begley Jr., and Chris Vance are headed back to "Rizzoli & Isles." Palminteri will be back as Frank, »
- Leigh Weingus
A Familiar Face Heads Back To 'The Good Wife'
30 March 2012 12:14 PM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
"The Good Wife" is bringing back Tim Guinee. His character, Andrew Wiley, was last seen earlier in Season 3 of the legal drama in "Parenting Made Easy" and "Another Ham Sandwich."
In season 2, Guinee's character alerted Alicia (Julianna Margulies) to rumors that Peter (Chris Noth) had an affair with somebody named Leela, whom Alicia knew to be Kalinda (Archie Panjabi).
Guinee revealed his "Good Wife" comeback via Twitter. "The Good Wife" is currently filming its Season 3 finale with guest stars Michael J. Fox and Martha Plimpton. CBS already renewed the legal drama for Season 4.
In other casting news...
Daniela Alonso will appear on "Covert Affairs." The "One Tree Hill" vet will have a recurring role in Season 3 of the USA drama. Alonso will play Suzanne Wilkins, a stylish, self-involved therapist for the CIA. [TVLine]
Chazz Palminteri, Ed Begley Jr., and Chris Vance are headed back to "Rizzoli & Isles." Palminteri will be back as Frank, »
- Leigh Weingus
TVLine Items: Alex O'Loughlin Five-0 Hiatus Update, Alphas Adds New Agent and More!
30 March 2012 11:57 AM, PDT | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Hawaii Five-0 fans wondering how leading man Alex O’Loughlin‘s impending hiatus will impact the series finally have their answer.
TV Guide Magazine has confirmed that O’Loughlin and his alter ago, Steve McGarrett, will only miss one full episode of the CBS cop drama — though, unfortunately, said installment happens to be Five-0‘s buzzy NCIS: La crossover event (airing April 30 and May 1).
A spokesperson for O’Loughlin announced earlier this month that the actor was seeking treatment for prescription pain medication, and would be taking leave from Hawaii Five-0 for an unspecified amount of time.
Ready for »
- Megan Masters
Mighty Fine: Film Review
21 March 2012 3:13 PM, PDT | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
A rather clichéd coming-of-ager, writer-director Debbie Goodstein’s “semi-autobiographical” feature directorial debut Mighty Fine has heart to spare, but little new to say. Even with a planned counter-programming strategy, it stands a slim chance of carving out much of a niche from an anticipated Memorial Day weekend limited release. Photos: The Scene at Santa Barbara International Film Festival Set in the 70s, Mighty Fine follows Joe Fine (Chazz Palminteri), a Brooklyn garment manufacturer, as he moves his family to New Orleans, closer to the factory that produces his company’s clothing line. His wife Stella (Andie MacDowell),
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- Justin Lowe
Mighty Fine Trailer Starring Chazz Palminteri and Andie MacDowell
20 March 2012 12:47 AM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
Adopt Films has released the official trailer for Mighty Fine. The film follows a dysfunctional American family through the turmoil they undergo when certain boundaries in their relationships are pushed to the limit. Here’s the official synopsis for the film Set in the 1970′s, Mighty Fine is the story of Joe Fine (Chazz Palminteri) a [...]
Continue reading Mighty Fine Trailer Starring Chazz Palminteri and Andie MacDowell on FilmoFilia.
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- Allan Ford
Big Names To Celebrate Muhammad Ali's 70th Birthday At Charity Gala
9 February 2012 7:30 AM, PST | Look to the Stars | See recent Look to the Stars news »
The cast of entertainers and sports icons slated to appear at Keep Memory Alive’s 16th annual Power of Love Gala on Saturday, Feb. 18, in Las Vegas keeps getting bigger every day, though only a limited number of tickets remain for the celebrity-filled fundraiser.
Fans wishing to see what’s happening inside this one-of-a-kind 70th birthday celebration for Muhammad Ali — which will raise funds in support of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the Muhammad Ali Center — will also be able to tune in to “Ali 70th From Las Vegas” on ABC on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 4 p.m. Et and 2 p.m. Pt. It will re-air on ESPN2 later that same night at 10 p.m. Et.
The lineup for the night includes performances and heartfelt tributes from some of the world’s hottest entertainers and sports icons. The list of performers and celebrity supporters slated to »
Films To Watch Before You Die #57 - The Usual Suspects (1995)
30 January 2012 11:40 PM, PST | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
D.J. Haza presents the next entry in his series of films to watch before you die...
The Usual Suspects, 1995.
Directed by Bryan Singer.
Starring Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Chazz Palminteri, Kevin Pollak, Pete Postlethwaite and Kevin Spacey.
The Usual Suspects is a stylish little neo-noir with a meager $6 million budget and was screened out of competition at Cannes then offered a limited release before it eventually took off. The film went on to earn writer Christopher McQuarrie an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and Kevin Spacey an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
The film centres on the police interrogation of small time conman with a limp, Roger ‘Verbal’ Kint, after he is one of only two people to survive a massacre aboard a boat docked in the Port of Los Angeles. As the police grill him, they get the entire back story of how he and »
- flickeringmyth
Evan Shapiro: 15 Film Festival Darlings That Would Have Been Better as TV Series
27 January 2012 6:10 AM, PST | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
It's been quite a week. It started in Utah, for the Sundance Film Festival, where, in three days, I saw seven great films, a pop up performance by Eddie Izzard and 30 inches of snow. Then Sunday, to Miami, via Dallas, for Natpe (the annual conference and sales market for Producers and TV Execs), where I participated on a panel called The Economics of Comedy, and met TV people from all over the planet who debated the future of television over spicy margaritas. All accomplished, by the way, with only one carry-on suit case.
This wacky cultural mash-up -- Utah and Miami; Indie Film and Format Television -- created a strange brew in my mind. The juxtaposition of two ends of the show biz spectrum, along with the fascinating overlap of their populations (it's weird how many people make the same whirlwind trip), forced me to consider each medium in context of each other, »
- Evan Shapiro
Woody Allen Career Retrospective Part 3: From Murder to Midnight
13 January 2012 1:53 AM, PST | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
In 1993, whilst under heavy fire from the media regarding his split with Farrow and in the middle of a nasty custody battle over custody of their children, Woody Allen released yet another movie. “Manhattan Murder Mystery” is a light hearted romp that reunites him with Diane Keaton in a role originally intended for Farrow. Keaton and Allen play a high class married couple who accidentally stumble upon what they believe to be a murder. Co-Starring Alan Alda and Angelica Huston the movie is fun, frivolous watch which showed that the on screen chemistry between Allen and Keaton was still there after all those years. It also proved that regardless of what was happening in his personal life Woody Allen was still an accomplished and extremely focused film director. He escaped from the pressures of reality by immersing himself in even more work.
In 94 he directed “Don’t Drink the Water »
- Tom Ryan
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