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Cinematical Seven: Overlooked Gems from the First Half of 2009

15 July 2009 8:15 PM, PDT | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news

As last year, I want to use this space to highlight some terrific films that came down the pike in the first six months of the year -- and merrily continued down the pike without anyone giving much of a damn. This happens to a host of deserving movies every year; given how much of a miracle it is when an indie actually takes off, there's no avoiding it. But these seven are eminently worth your time; at the very least, I promise they're interesting. Give them a shot.

1. Two Lovers (James Gray) -- Actually my favorite film of the year, this melancholy character study is carried out with such painstaking attention to detail that it becomes akin to one of Henry Selick's stop-motion miracles -- watching it inspires a sort of awe. This is James Gray's follow-up to We Own the Night, and Gray has announced himself

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Speaking of Top Tens...

8 July 2009 6:01 AM, PDT | From FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news

...oh, don't act like you don't speak of them often.

I don't think I'll be getting to "Best of the Aughts" until late this year or possibly March 2010 given what's sure to be a crazed Oscar season but I was looking over those old Actors & Actresses of the Aughts list (compiled to reflect 2000-2005 cinema) and realizing how much can change within four to five years of cinema. Halfway through this decade Meryl Streep hadn't yet reconquered the world, Christian Bale hadn't yet started alienating fans, Scarlett Johansson hadn't yet started boring people, Heath Ledger hadn't left us, Holly Hunter hadn't moved to the small screen, Jude Law's career hadn't receded, Maggie Cheung hadn't vanished...

Here's what the lists looked like in 2005

Actor

Jude LawGael Garcia BernalEwan McGregorTony Leung Chiu-WaiJohnny DeppClive OwenPeter SarsgaardDaniel CraigChristian BaleGeorge ClooneyJust Missed: Jim Broadbent, Jake Gyllenhaal

Further down... Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Bill Murray,

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The Dark Knight dominates at Saturn Awards

26 June 2009 5:22 AM, PDT | From The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news

The Dark Knight scooped five accolades at this week's 35th Annual Saturn Awards, held in Burbank, California, by The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films.

Christopher Nolan's Batman blockbuster was named Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film and also received awards for Best Writing (Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan), Best Supporting Actor (Heath Ledger), Best Music (Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard), and Best Special Effects.

Also receiving multiple awards were The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Iron Man which won three apiece.

Iron Man won the gongs for Best Science Fiction Film, Best Actor (Robert Downey Jr) and Best Direction (Jon Favreau).

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was named Best Fantasy Film, and also won awards for Best Supporting Actress (Tilda Swinton) and Best Make-up.

The Best Horror Movie trophy went to Hellboy II: The Golden Army.

Battlestar Galactica proved to be the most decorated

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David Bentley

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Saturn Awards for 'Iron Man,' 'Dark Knight,' Leonard Nimoy

25 June 2009 2:02 PM, PDT | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news

Some critics' groups rush to hand out awards weeks before the year of eligility is over. Other groups, like the Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy & Horror Films, prefer to take their time. The 35th annual Saturn Awards were presented last night in beautiful downtown Burbank, California, honoring the best in genre films for the 2008 calendar year. The top awards, as listed by FearNet, went to Iron Man (Science Fiction), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Fantasy), Hellboy II: The Golden Army (Horror), and The Dark Knight (Action / Adventure / Thriller).

The Academy also found room to honor Angelina Jolie as Best Actress for Changeling, which makes me wonder how that film could possibly qualify as a genre flick. Horror, perhaps? More major awards went to Robert Downey, Jr. as Best Actor and Jon Favreau as Best Director for Iron Man, Heath Ledger as Best Supporting Actor, and Tilda Swinton as Best Supporting Actress.

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Dark Knight wins 5 Saturns

25 June 2009 1:37 PM, PDT | From Corona's Coming Attractions | See recent Corona's Coming Attractions news

At last night's presentation of the 35th annual Saturn Awards Warner Bros.' The Dark Knight came out as the top prize winner with five ringed planets to add to its accolades. The second Batman film by director Jonathan Nolan won Saturns for Best Music (Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard), Best Writing (Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan), Best Special Effects, Best Action-Adventure-Thriller and Best Supporting Actor (Heath Ledger).

Paramount Pictures' Iron Man took home three Saturns for Best Science Fiction Film, Best Director (Jon Favreau) and Best Actor (Robert Downey Jr.) The same studio also won three more Saturns for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Best Fantasy Film, Best Makeup (Greg Cannom) and Best Supporting Actress (Tilda Swinton). Angelina Jolie won Best Actress award for her performance in Changeling while Hellboy II took it for Best Horror Film and Wall-e for Best Animated Film.

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"The Dark Knight" Lords Over Saturn Awards Winning Five Nods! But "Iron Man" Got Love Too!

25 June 2009 11:29 AM, PDT | From Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news

"The Dark Knight" emerged as the big winner at the Saturn Awards taking home five trophies! (Check the full list of nominees here)

The Batman sequel won for action-adventure-thriller, music (Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard), writing (Christopher and Jonathan Nolan), supporting actor (Heath Ledger), and special effects.

The Saturn Awards is given by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films and the winners were announced June 25th.

"Iron Man" won for top sci-fi film, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" won fantasy film category, and "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army" won for horror film (huh?).

Here's the complete list of the winners of the

35Th Annual Saturn Awards

Science Fiction Film:

"Iron Man"

Fantasy Film:

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

Horror Film:

"Hellboy II: The Golden Army"

Action/Adventure/Thriller Film:

"The Dark Knight"

Actor:

Robert Downey, Jr. ("Iron Man")

Actress:

Angelina Jolie ("Changeling")

Supporting Actor:

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The Dark Knight Big Winner at Saturn Awards

25 June 2009 9:43 AM, PDT | From SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news

Academy of Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films held the 35th annual Saturn Awards held the 35th annual Saturn Awards last night.  The Dark Knight, as expected, was the big winner, picking up five awards including: Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film, Best Supporting Actor (Ledger), Best Writer, Best Music and Best Special Effects.  The other big winners were Iron Man, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and in the TV categories Battlestar Galactica with each taking home three awards.  Here is the full list of winners:   Best Science Fiction Film: Iron Man Best Fantasy Film: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Best Horror Film: Hellboy II: The Golden Army Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film: The Dark Knight Best Actor: Robert Downey, Jr. (Iron Man) Best Actress: Angelina Jolie (Changeling) Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight) Best Supporting Actress: Tilda Swinton (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) Best Performance by

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2009 Saturn Awards Winners

25 June 2009 8:28 AM, PDT | From /Film | See recent /Film news

Last night, the Academy of Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films held the 35th annual Saturn Awards. The Dark Knight was the big winner of the night, taking home five awards, including Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film, Best Supporting Actor (Ledger), Best Writer, Best Music and Best Special Effects. Iron Man, Battlestar Galactica, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button each won three awards. A full listing of winners is available after the jump Best Science Fiction Film: Iron Man Best Fantasy Film: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Best Horror Film: Hellboy II: The Golden Army Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film: The Dark Knight Best Actor: Robert Downey, Jr. (Iron Man) Best Actress: Angelina Jolie (Changeling) Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight) Best Supporting Actress: Tilda Swinton (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) Best Performance by a Younger Actor: Jaden Christopher Smith (The Day the Earth Stood Still

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Peter Sciretta

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‘Dark Knight’, ‘Battlestar Galactica’, ‘Iron Man’ Take Home Multiple Saturn Awards

25 June 2009 6:30 AM, PDT | From The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news

The Dark Knight was the big winner with five awards at the 35th annual Saturn Awards last night in Burbank, taking home awards for best action/adventure/thriller film, best writing (Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan), best supporting actor (Heath Ledger), best music (Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard) and best special effects.

Other multiple winners included The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Iron Man, with three each. Button won best fantasy film, best supporting actress (Tilda Swinton) and best makeup. Iron Man won best science fiction film, best actor (Robert Downey Jr.) and best director (Jon Favreau).

Other awards winners included Hellboy II: The Golden Army, which won for best horror film, Angelina Jolie for best actress in Changeling, Jaden Christopher Smith for best performance by a younger actor in The Day the Earth Stood Still, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull for best costumes,

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Joe Gillis

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The Dark Knight Runs Rings Around the Saturn Awards

25 June 2009 6:03 AM, PDT | From MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news

It was a big night for a dark knight as last year's mega-blockbuster took in even more accolades. According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Dark Knight was the big winner at the 35th Annual Saturn Awards held last night in Burbank, California. The Christopher Nolan film lead the way taking home five awards, including awards for Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film and individual kudos to Christopher and Jonathan Nolan for the screenplay and Heath Ledger for his supporting performance.

Other big winners included Iron Man and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, which each won three awards and Battlestar Galactica was tops in TV with three wins including Best Syndicated/Cable TV Series.

Here's a complete list of last night's winners below.

Best Science Fiction Film: Iron Man

Best Fantasy Film: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Best Horror Film: Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film:

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Dark Knight Triumphs At Saturn Awards

25 June 2009 5:01 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Batman movie The Dark Knight has added five more trophies to its impressive haul of prizes - scooping the top accolades at the Annual Saturn Awards.

The film, starring Christian Bale, came out on top at the ceremony in Burbank, California on Wednesday night, which is hosted by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films.

The Dark Knight was named Best Action-Adventure Thriller, while late star Heath Ledger was honoured posthumously as Best Supporting Actor. The sequel also took prizes for its script, special effects and score.

Comic book action movie Iron Man triumphed in three categories, including Best Science Fiction Film, Best Director for Jon Favreau, and Best Actor for Robert Downey Jr.

Angelina Jolie took the Best Actress trophy for Changeling and her partner Brad Pitt's movie, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, landed three awards - seeing off competition from Twilight to be named Best Fantasy Film.

The picture also garnered a Best Supporting Actress honour for Tilda Swinton and a prize for its make-up effects.

Will Smith's son, Jaden Christopher Smith, was honoured with the Best Performance by a Younger Actor award for his turn in The Day the Earth Stood Still, Swedish vampire horror Let the Right One In scored Best International Film, while Wall-e was Best Animated Film.

In the TV awards, mystery drama Lost was named Best TV show and Battlestar Galactica landed the Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series honour, as well as acting prizes for stars Edward James Olmos and Mary McDonnell.

Veteran Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy was handed the Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony.

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Heath Ledger's 'The Dark Knight' Wins Five Gongs at Saturn Awards

25 June 2009 1:57 AM, PDT | From Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news

Heath Ledger's superhero film "The Dark Knight" came out victorious during 35th Annual Saturn Awards on Wednesday, June 24. The action film grabbed five prizes, including Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film, Supporting Actor (Heath Ledger), Writer (Christopher and Jonathan Nolan), Music (Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard), and Special Effects (Nick Davis, Chris Corbould, Timothy Webber, and Paul J. Franklin).

Following the winning of the movie was Robert Downey Jr.'s "Iron Man". It earned 3 kudos, including Best Science Fiction Film, Director (Jon Favreau), and Best Actor (Robert Downey, Jr.). Then, Brad Pitt's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" won awards for Best Fantasy Film, Supporting Actress (Tilda Swinton), and Make-Up (Greg Cannom) categories.

35th Annual Saturn Awards was hosted by comedian Jeffrey Ross. The event is presented by Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films for work of arts in the particular genre. The full list of

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List of 35th Saturn Awards Winners in Movie

25 June 2009 1:25 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

"The Dark Knight" was a big winner at the 35th Annual Saturn Awards. The Warner Bros.' movie grabbed five trophies at the event held on Wednesday, June 24. It was honored as the Best Action-Adventure Thriller and the late Heath Ledger, who played Joker in the action hero movie, was named Best Supporting Actor. The sequel of "Batman Begins" also scored awards for its writing, music and special effects.

Also winning big at the awards gala were "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Iron Man", each of which earned three awards. "Benjamin Button" grabbed nods for the Best Fantasy Film, Best Supporting Actress for Tilda Swinton and Best Make-Up. Meanwhile, "Iron Man" won the awards of Best Science Fiction Film, Best Actor for Robert Downey Jr. and Best Director for Jon Favreau.

Other flicks which also brought home awards from the 35th Annual Saturn Awards included "Hellboy II: The Golden Army

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Let The Right One In, Hellboy II, and more horror honored at The Saturn Awards

24 June 2009 8:58 PM, PDT | From Fangoria.com | See recent Fangoria news

Technically, the 35th Annual Saturn Awards are still taking place right now at The Castaway in Burbank, CA.

But, thanks to a time machine called Variety, we can give you the full list of winners right now, as presented by The Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy, & Horror Films. The Winners Of The 35Th Annual Saturn Awards

Science Fiction Film:

"Iron Man"

Fantasy Film:

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

Horror Film:

"Hellboy II:

The Golden Army"

Action/Adventure/Thriller Film:

"The Dark Knight"

Actor:

Robert Downey, Jr. ("Iron Man")

Actress:

Angelina Jolie ("Changeling")

Supporting Actor:

Heath Ledger ("The Dark Knight")

Supporting Actress:

Tilda Swinton ("The Curious Case of Benjamin Button")

Performance by a Younger Actor:

Jaden Christopher Smith ("The Day the Earth Stood Still")

Director:

Jon Favreau ("Iron Man")

Writer:

Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan ("The Dark Knight")

Music:

Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard ("The Dark Knight")

Costume:

Mary Zophres

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Saturn Awards Keep Spotlight on The Dark Knight

24 June 2009 6:43 PM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news

The Oscars have been awarded and DVD sales have already gone through the roof. But in the alternate reality known as Hollywood, it's never too late to bestow yet more hardware on the best films. The Dark Knight had a leading five wins, including one for Best Action-Adventure Thriller, at the 35th Annual Saturn Awards, presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films. Heath Ledger was again honored posthumously as Best Supporting Actor, and the Batman sequel also took trophies for its score, script and special effects. The CGI-enhanced Iron Man won three Saturns, as did The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, which beat out Twilight as Best Fantasy Film. Tilda Swinton...

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Pete Travis is Set to 'Come Like Shadows'

23 June 2009 | From ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news

- Originally set up with John Maybury in the driver's seat and with Sean Bean and Tilda Swinton in the lead roles, Come Like Shadows has resurfaced with Pete Travis (helmer of recent thrillers Vantage Point and Endgame) set to direct the pic. Scripted by Vincent Regan, Jennifer Lee Carrell and Nick Saunders, this is an adaptation of Shakespeare's "Macbeth", but it is designed to be user-friendly to a contemporary audience. The Hollywood Reporter reports that Smuggler Films' Patrick Milling Smith and John Hart will produce along with writer Saunders. Smuggler produced films such as Boys Don't Cry and You Can Count on Me as Hart-Sharp Entertainment. Who would you cast as MacBeth and Lady Macbeth? ...

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Updating: Company To Revive Indie Film Production

17 June 2009 11:17 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news

Earlier Report:

At a time when financing is drying up and cutbacks are affecting all of the major players in Hollywood, a group of entertainment professionals has set up shop in New York with plans to finance and distribute 12 low-budget movies a year, the New York Times reported today (Monday). Their company, Df Indie Studios plans to focus on films with budgets of up to $10 million. It is led by CEO Mary E. Dickinson and company President Charlene Fisher, who, the Times said, have signed up an advisory group including Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton; NBC co-chairman Ben Silverman; Ira Deutchman, a longtime distribution expert and producer; and John Hadity, a former production executive at Miramax.

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Company To Revive Indie Film Production

15 June 2009 11:29 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news

At a time when financing is drying up and cutbacks are affecting all of the major players in Hollywood, a group of entertainment professionals has set up shop in New York with plans to finance and distribute 12 low-budget movies a year, the New York Times reported today (Monday). Their company, Df Indie Studios plans to focus on films with budgets of up to $10 million. It is led by CEO Mary E. Dickinson and company President Charlene Fisher, who, the Times said, have signed up an advisory group including Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton; NBC co-chairman Ben Silverman; Ira Deutchman, a longtime distribution expert and producer; and John Hadity, a former production executive at Miramax.

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Discuss: The Rules of Unlikely Attraction

12 June 2009 3:32 PM, PDT | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news

Wonders never cease... At an early age, I got used to the strange looks from my friends when I listed the actors and stars I was most attracted to -- especially once I saw Dead Zone and became enamored with Christopher Walken. From then on, I steered clear of discussions about hot stars, or prepared for the horror-filled recoil if I did pipe in. It's gotten better over the years, but was never fully defeated until now.

I'm not sure how it's happened, but Nerve compiled a list of the "twenty sexiest ugly people alive" -- those people with unusual features who still have oodles of lusty charisma -- and none of my faves are on there. No Walken, Eric Roberts, Gary Oldman, Elias Koteas... I must be losing my touch. Instead, their picks in the movie world include Danny McBride, Danny Trejo, Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, Steve Buscemi,

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Tilda Swinton ready for glass house

10 June 2009 5:02 AM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news

Tilda Swinton wants to live in a glass box for a week. The Oscar-winning actress slept in the clear container for eight hours a day, seven days a week as an exhibition piece at the Serpentine Gallery in 1995, and, although she got shingles because of the stunt, she would love to do it again. She said: "I still want to make that piece again. I was very ill for five months after it. And I do think it had something to do with the strain of endurance? of being looked at by 22,000 people over the course of a week." Tilda had wanted to return to the box when she was pregnant with her 11-year-old twins, Xavier and

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