Cinema’s Hidden Pearls – Part I
By Alex Simon
One of nature’s rarest items, a pearl is produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle) of a living shelled mollusk. Just like the shell of a clam, a pearl is composed of calcium carbonate in minute crystalline form, which has been deposited in concentric layers. Truly flawless pearls are infrequently produced in nature, and as a result, the pearl has become a metaphor for something rare, fine, admirable and valuable. Hidden pearls exist in the world of movies, as well: films that, in spite of being brilliantly crafted and executed, never got the audience they deserved beyond a cult following.
Here are a few of our favorite hidden pearls in the world of film:
1. Night Moves (1975)
Director Arthur Penn hit three home runs in a row with the trifecta of Bonnie & Clyde, Alice’s Restaurant and Little Big Man,...
By Alex Simon
One of nature’s rarest items, a pearl is produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle) of a living shelled mollusk. Just like the shell of a clam, a pearl is composed of calcium carbonate in minute crystalline form, which has been deposited in concentric layers. Truly flawless pearls are infrequently produced in nature, and as a result, the pearl has become a metaphor for something rare, fine, admirable and valuable. Hidden pearls exist in the world of movies, as well: films that, in spite of being brilliantly crafted and executed, never got the audience they deserved beyond a cult following.
Here are a few of our favorite hidden pearls in the world of film:
1. Night Moves (1975)
Director Arthur Penn hit three home runs in a row with the trifecta of Bonnie & Clyde, Alice’s Restaurant and Little Big Man,...
- 6/28/2015
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
Edgar Wright returns to the New Beverly grindhouse in Los Angeles with his resume of flicks along with a boatload of his favorites. This is the second time the fan favorite filmmaker has taken over the retro theater where he will be present for Q & A’s and a raucous good time.
january 14, 15 The Wright Stuff II – Triple Feature! All Tickets $10
Shaun Of The Dead Fri / Sat: 7:30 2004, UK / France / USA, 99 minutes Edgar Wright will appear In Person, schedule permitting, Friday & Saturday to discuss! directed by Edgar Wright; written by Simon Pegg & Edgar Wright; starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Dylan Moran Trailer
Hot Fuzz Fri / Sat: 9:30 2007, UK / France / USA, 121 minutes directed by Edgar Wright; written by Simon Pegg & Edgar Wright; starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Timothy Dalton, Jim Broadbent, Paddy Considine, Bill Nighy
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Fri / Sat: 11:59pm (Midnight) 2009, USA / UK / Canada,...
january 14, 15 The Wright Stuff II – Triple Feature! All Tickets $10
Shaun Of The Dead Fri / Sat: 7:30 2004, UK / France / USA, 99 minutes Edgar Wright will appear In Person, schedule permitting, Friday & Saturday to discuss! directed by Edgar Wright; written by Simon Pegg & Edgar Wright; starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Dylan Moran Trailer
Hot Fuzz Fri / Sat: 9:30 2007, UK / France / USA, 121 minutes directed by Edgar Wright; written by Simon Pegg & Edgar Wright; starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Timothy Dalton, Jim Broadbent, Paddy Considine, Bill Nighy
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Fri / Sat: 11:59pm (Midnight) 2009, USA / UK / Canada,...
- 1/3/2011
- by Jason Bene
- Killer Films
"The Hurt Locker" continues to invade film critics awards nationwide, as the San Francisco Film Critics Circle named the movie the Best Picture of the year, with director Kathryn Bigelow winning the trophy for helming.
Colin Firth received the Best Actor nod for his portrayal of a gay man trying to cope with the death of his partner in "A Single Man," while Meryl Streep's brilliant performance as Julia Childs in "Julie & Julia" garnered her the Best Actress trophy.
Christian McKay for "Me and Orson Welles" bested awards favorite Christoph Waltz in "Inglourious Basterds" for Best Supporting Actor, while Mo'Nique continued to dominate with her "Precious" performance, receiving the Best Supporting Actress.
The San Francisco Film Critics Circle paid homage to local screenwriter/producer Rose Kaufman, who recently died of cancer.
Here's the full list of winners for the 2009 San Francisco Film Critics Circle Awards:
Picture: "The Hurt Locker"
Director: Kathryn Bigelow,...
Colin Firth received the Best Actor nod for his portrayal of a gay man trying to cope with the death of his partner in "A Single Man," while Meryl Streep's brilliant performance as Julia Childs in "Julie & Julia" garnered her the Best Actress trophy.
Christian McKay for "Me and Orson Welles" bested awards favorite Christoph Waltz in "Inglourious Basterds" for Best Supporting Actor, while Mo'Nique continued to dominate with her "Precious" performance, receiving the Best Supporting Actress.
The San Francisco Film Critics Circle paid homage to local screenwriter/producer Rose Kaufman, who recently died of cancer.
Here's the full list of winners for the 2009 San Francisco Film Critics Circle Awards:
Picture: "The Hurt Locker"
Director: Kathryn Bigelow,...
- 12/16/2009
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
As the end of the year approaches, more and more "best of" lists are starting to come out. The San Francisco Film Critics Awards have been announced and Kathryn Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker". That film has been dominating lots of critics lists and it might end up being an Oscar contender.
Other big winners included Meryl Streep for "Julie & Julia," Mo'Nique for "Precious" and Colin Firth for "A Single Man."
The complete list:
Best Picture
“The Hurt Locker”
Best Director
Kathryn Bigelow, “The Hurt Locker”
Best Original Screenplay
Quentin Tarantino, “Inglourious Basterds”
Best Adapted Screenplay
Wes Anderson and Noah Baumbach, “Fantastic Mr. Fox”
Best Actor
Colin Firth, “A Single Man”
Best Actress
Meryl Streep, “Julie & Julia”
Best Supporting Actor
Christian McKay, “Me and Orson Welles”
Best Supporting Actress
Mo’Nique, “Precious”
Best Animated Feature
“Coraline”
Best Foreign Language Film
“You, the Living” (Sweden)
Best Documentary
“Anvil! The Story of Anvil”
Best Cinematography
Roger Deakins,...
Other big winners included Meryl Streep for "Julie & Julia," Mo'Nique for "Precious" and Colin Firth for "A Single Man."
The complete list:
Best Picture
“The Hurt Locker”
Best Director
Kathryn Bigelow, “The Hurt Locker”
Best Original Screenplay
Quentin Tarantino, “Inglourious Basterds”
Best Adapted Screenplay
Wes Anderson and Noah Baumbach, “Fantastic Mr. Fox”
Best Actor
Colin Firth, “A Single Man”
Best Actress
Meryl Streep, “Julie & Julia”
Best Supporting Actor
Christian McKay, “Me and Orson Welles”
Best Supporting Actress
Mo’Nique, “Precious”
Best Animated Feature
“Coraline”
Best Foreign Language Film
“You, the Living” (Sweden)
Best Documentary
“Anvil! The Story of Anvil”
Best Cinematography
Roger Deakins,...
- 12/15/2009
- by Christina Warren
- AMC - Script to Screen
By the Hollywood Reporter
Rose Kaufman, who with her husband Philip Kaufman co-wrote "Henry & June," the first Nc-17 rated film, died Dec. 7 at her San Francisco home after a four-year battle with cancer. She was 70.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, who also directed "Henry & June," and their son Peter, who produced the drama.
Read more at the Hollywood Reporter.
Rose Kaufman, who with her husband Philip Kaufman co-wrote "Henry & June," the first Nc-17 rated film, died Dec. 7 at her San Francisco home after a four-year battle with cancer. She was 70.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, who also directed "Henry & June," and their son Peter, who produced the drama.
Read more at the Hollywood Reporter.
- 12/14/2009
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
Screenwriter and actress Rose Kaufman, wife of writer/director Philip Kaufman and co-scribe of Henry & June, passed away on December 7 at the age of 70. As The Hollywood Reporter posts, she battled cancer for four years before succumbing to the disease in her San Francisco home on Monday.
While husband Philip spent the most time in Hollywood, adapting and directing films like the Oscar-winning Right Stuff, Rose collaborated with her husband on two writing projects. First was the 1979 film The Wanderers, and then, nineteen years ago, the controversial film Henry & June. In 1990, the MPAA had created the Nc-17 rating, and Henry & June was the first "honored" with the designation. The feature was an adaptation of Anais Nin's novel, and it detailed her romance with writer Henry Miller and her attraction to his wife, June. The beautiful film earned an Academy nod for cinematography, but the book itself was also skillfully adapted...
While husband Philip spent the most time in Hollywood, adapting and directing films like the Oscar-winning Right Stuff, Rose collaborated with her husband on two writing projects. First was the 1979 film The Wanderers, and then, nineteen years ago, the controversial film Henry & June. In 1990, the MPAA had created the Nc-17 rating, and Henry & June was the first "honored" with the designation. The feature was an adaptation of Anais Nin's novel, and it detailed her romance with writer Henry Miller and her attraction to his wife, June. The beautiful film earned an Academy nod for cinematography, but the book itself was also skillfully adapted...
- 12/13/2009
- by Monika Bartyzel
- Cinematical
Hollywood screenwriter Rose Kaufman has died at the age of 70.
Kaufman, wife of director Philip Kaufman and mother of producer Peter Kaufman, passed away at her San Francisco, California home on Monday following a four-year battle with cancer.
Kaufman began her career in the 1970s, teaming up with her husband to write the screenplay for 1979 's The Wanderers. The husband and wife team went on to write the screenplay for 1990 movie Henry & June, starring Uma Thurman and Kevin Spacey, which was the first film in the U.S. to be given an Nc-17 rating, because of the scenes of sex and violence.
The writer also dabbled in acting with cameo appearances in a string of her husband's films including 1978's Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
She is survived by her husband and son, as well as two grandchildren.
Kaufman, wife of director Philip Kaufman and mother of producer Peter Kaufman, passed away at her San Francisco, California home on Monday following a four-year battle with cancer.
Kaufman began her career in the 1970s, teaming up with her husband to write the screenplay for 1979 's The Wanderers. The husband and wife team went on to write the screenplay for 1990 movie Henry & June, starring Uma Thurman and Kevin Spacey, which was the first film in the U.S. to be given an Nc-17 rating, because of the scenes of sex and violence.
The writer also dabbled in acting with cameo appearances in a string of her husband's films including 1978's Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
She is survived by her husband and son, as well as two grandchildren.
- 12/11/2009
- WENN
Rose Kaufman, who with her husband Philip Kaufman co-wrote "Henry & June," the first Nc-17 rated film, died Dec. 7 at her San Francisco home after a four-year battle with cancer. She was 70.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, who also directed "Henry & June," and their son Peter, who produced the drama.
Kaufman began her screenwriting career in the early 1970s after Peter mentioned to her that Richard Price's novel "The Wanderers" would make a good movie. The Kaufmans wrote a screenplay based on the book, and Philip directed the 1979 film.
Years later, the couple collaborated on the groundbreaking "Henry & June," a 1990 adaptation of Anais Nin's memoir of her love affair with writer Henry Miller and his wife, June. The film took advantage of the MPAA ratings system's adults-only rating introduced that year and was one of the rare studio releases to have gone out with an Nc-17.
A native of Saugus,...
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, who also directed "Henry & June," and their son Peter, who produced the drama.
Kaufman began her screenwriting career in the early 1970s after Peter mentioned to her that Richard Price's novel "The Wanderers" would make a good movie. The Kaufmans wrote a screenplay based on the book, and Philip directed the 1979 film.
Years later, the couple collaborated on the groundbreaking "Henry & June," a 1990 adaptation of Anais Nin's memoir of her love affair with writer Henry Miller and his wife, June. The film took advantage of the MPAA ratings system's adults-only rating introduced that year and was one of the rare studio releases to have gone out with an Nc-17.
A native of Saugus,...
- 12/10/2009
- by By Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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