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Forrest Gump, Bambi, Stand And Deliver Among 2011 National Film Registry List
28 December 2011 3:26 PM, PST | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
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“My momma always said, .Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get..” That line was immortalized by Tom Hanks in the award-winning movie “Forest Gump” in 1994. Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today selected that film and 24 others to be preserved as cultural, artistic and historical treasures in the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.
Spanning the period 1912-1994, the films named to the registry include Hollywood classics, documentaries, animation, home movies, avant-garde shorts and experimental motion pictures. Representing the rich creative and cultural diversity of the American cinematic experience, the selections range from Walt Disney.s timeless classic “Bambi” and Billy Wilder.s “The Lost Weekend,” a landmark film about the devastating effects of alcoholism, to a real-life drama between a U.S. president and a governor over the desegregation of the University of Alabama. The selections also »
- Michelle McCue
Latest National Film Registry Entries Include ‘Forrest Gump,’ ‘Bambi,’ and ‘El Mariachi’
28 December 2011 6:30 AM, PST | The Film Stage | See recent The Film Stage news »
I’m never one to put significant stock in the film-based choices made by any kind of committee — be it an awards group, critics circle, soup kitchen line, etc. — but the National Film Registry is a little different. Not that they’re any different than those aforementioned organization types, but because the government assemblage preserves works deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.” No small potatoes.
Their latest list — created for both public awareness and the opportunity to grumble, as I’ll do in a second — has been unveiled, and the selections are none too out-of-left-field. The biggest of these 25 would have to be Forrest Gump, a choice I fully understand but completely disagree with on an opinion and moral scale. The only other true objection I can raise is toward El Mariachi, film school-level junk from a director whose finest works are the direct result of working with those more talented. »
- jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
‘The Muppets’ – honors both the fans and the legacy
19 November 2011 8:59 AM, PST | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
The Muppets
Directed by James Bobin
Written by Jason Segal and Nicholas Stoller, based on characters created by Jim Henson
imdb USA 2011
The central difficulty with reviving a beloved franchise like The Muppets is that what you gain in brand recognition, you lose in the established fan-base’s resistance to change. Keeping the older fans happy while pleasing new fans is a tricky tightrope to walk. The Muppets one big advantage over a franchise like Star Trek is that it is something that today’s parents loved as kids and that they are really looking forward to introducing to their children. That was certainly the case at the preview screening that I attended.
The Muppets come to theatres boasting the best marketing of any film this year. The clever, parody Muppet movie trailers have excited long-time fans of the Muppets and created new fans. At the same time, older fans »
- Michael Ryan
‘The Muppets’ honors both the fans and the legacy
19 November 2011 2:01 AM, PST | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
The Muppets
Directed by James Bobin
Written by Jason Segal and Nicholas Stoller, based on characters created by Jim Henson
USA, 2011
The central difficulty with reviving a beloved franchise like The Muppets is that what you gain in brand recognition, you lose in the established fan-base’s resistance to change. Keeping the older fans happy while pleasing new fans is a tricky tightrope to walk. The Muppets one big advantage over a franchise like Star Trek is that it is something that today’s parents loved as kids and that they are really looking forward to introducing to their children. That was certainly the case at the preview screening that I attended.
The Muppets come to theatres boasting the best marketing of any film this year. The clever, parody Muppet movie trailers have excited long-time fans of the Muppets and created new fans. At the same time, older fans are »
- Michael Ryan
Lady GaGa will be as big as Elvis Presley, says Tony Bennett
18 August 2011 3:31 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Tony Bennett has claimed that Lady GaGa could become as big as Elvis Presley. Bennett made the prediction after recording a collaboration with the 'Judas' star for his upcoming Duets II album. "I never met a more talented person in my life... I think she's going to become as big as Elvis Presley," he told Billboard. The pair have recorded a rendition of Babes In Arms musical classic 'The Lady Is A Tramp' for the album, which will be released on September 20. Bennett also revealed that he tried to help late singer Amy Winehouse with her addiction to drugs when he recorded a duet with her earlier this year. "I was convinced I (more) »
- By Lewis Corner
Mickey Rooney Talks The Fox and the Hound
15 August 2011 5:18 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
In the mid-1920's, an up-and-coming young animator had a brief encounter with an up-and-coming child star. Although they only met in passing, Mickey Rooney remembers Walt Disney as "a very charming man." More than 50 years later, in 1981, Rooney would find himself starring in one of Walt Disney Studios' most beloved animated films, The Fox and the Hound. Rooney voiced the character of Tod, an orphaned fox cub who forms an unlikely friendship with Copper, a coonhound voiced by Kurt Russell. The film also stars Pearl Bailey, Pat Buttram and Jack Albertson. The Fox and the Hound and its sequel The Fox and the Hound 2 was released in a 30th Anniversary 2-Movie Collection on August 9, 2011.
Although he is quick to deny it, Mickey Rooney is the definition of a Hollywood legend. With a career that spans nine decades, he has defied the odds in an industry that often typecasts performers. »
- MovieWeb
Mickey Rooney Talks The Fox and the Hound
13 August 2011 2:36 PM, PDT | Comicmix.com | See recent Comicmix news »
In the mid-1920’s, an up-and-coming young animator had a brief encounter with an up-and-coming child star. Although they only met in passing, Mickey Rooney remembers Walt Disney as “a very charming man.” More than 50 years later, in 1981, Rooney would find himself starring in one of Walt Disney Studio’s most beloved animated films, The Fox and the Hound. Rooney voiced the character of Tod, an orphaned fox cub who forms an unlikely friendship with Copper, a coonhound voiced by Kurt Russell. The film also stars Pearl Bailey, Pat Buttram and Jack Albertson. The Fox and the Hound and its sequel The Fox and the Hound 2 will be released in a 30th Anniversary 2-Movie Collection on August 9, 2011.
Although he is quick to deny it, Mickey Rooney is the definition of a Hollywood legend. With a career that spans nine decades, he has defied the odds in an industry that often typecasts performers. »
- Robert Greenberger
Hallelujah! A Judy Garland Retrospective
31 July 2011 9:50 AM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
The Lincoln Center and the Paley Center here in NYC have joined forces to celebrate the all-singing all-dancing legend that is Judy Garland!
Shout 'Hallelujah', c'mon get happy!"
Once upon a time she was dubbed "The World's Greatest Entertainer." Few celebrities have ever earned their PR self-mythologizing titles the way Judy G did. There's just no beating her for musical pleasure and cathartic heartbreak. And as if her sensational singing and dancing weren't enough, she was a fine actress, too!
I missed the first week of the celebration being in Michigan but I'll see what I can catch for the remainder of the summer program which ends August 9th. If you're not in New York City, you can always follow along at home as best you can with an impromptu DVD festival.
Still to come in the festival are...
Young Judy:
Everybody Sing (1938), For Me and My Gal (1942), Presenting Lily Mars »
- NATHANIEL R
TCM and Warner Launching New Classic Film Collections: Rooney, Garland, Astaire, Rogers, Thin Man
28 July 2011 10:50 AM, PDT | Thompson on Hollywood | See recent Thompson on Hollywood news »
As Hollywood threatens to remake The Thin Man, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Home Entertainment are releasing a Thin Man collection as one of three new classic film collections being added to their Greatest Classic Films and Legends lines (The Thin Man, After the Thin Man, Another Thin Man, Shadow of the Thin Man), all starring the iconic screen couple William Powell and Myrna Loy as happily tipsy sleuths Nick and Nora Charles. The other two collections also feature Golden Age screen couples, but of the singer-dancer variety: young MGM-era Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland (Girl Crazy, Strike Up the Band, Babes in Arms, Babes on Broadway) and the second-tier Astaire and Rogers Volume Two (Flying Down to Rio [pictured], Follow the Fleet, The Story »
All Singin., All Dancin., All Judy! July 26 – August 9
10 June 2011 3:16 PM, PDT | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
Impressive retrospective of Judy Garland.s films will feature 31 titles including a presentation of seldom seen short films and rarities as well as a special .sing-along. screening of The Wizard Of Oz.
On the occasion of what would have been Judy Garland.s 89th birthday, the Film Society of Lincoln Center and The Paley Center have announced the details today for Fslc.s comprehensive retrospective of the peerless film icon.s work, All Singin., All Dancin., All Judy! which will screen at the Walter Reade Theater July 26 . August 9 and The Paley Center.s comprehensive retrospective of Garland.s television work,Judy Garland: The Television Years which will be presented July 20 . August 18.
With autumn marking the 75th anniversary of Judy Garland’s feature film debut (Pigskin Parade, 1936), the Film Society of Lincoln Center will screen 31 titles from July 26 . August 9, including each of her big-screen acting performances, to pay tribute to »
- Melissa Howland
Blade Runner, Sleeping Beauty, Lonesome, Elvis: That’S The Way It Is: Packard Schedule
3 May 2011 11:38 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Harrison Ford, Lillian Gish, Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, Glenn Ford: Packard Campus Screenings Schedule and synopses from the Packard Campus press release: Thursday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. Babes In Arms (MGM, 1939) Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland put on a show in this Oscar-nominated musical directed by Busby Berkeley. Friday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. Blade Runner (Warner Bros., 1982) In this Science Fiction thriller, an ex-cop comes out of retirement to hunt down androids who are being reproduced for the purpose of slavery. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer and Sean Young. Rated R. Selected for the National Film Registry in 1993. Saturday, May 7, 2:00 p.m. Sleeping Beauty (Walt Disney-Buena Vista, 1959) Walt Disney’s animated classic of the fairy tale about an evil witch who places a curse on an infant princess and the three good fairies who spirit her away to protect her. Directed by Clyde »
- Andre Soares
Mickey Rooney: I Was Abused
3 March 2011 10:56 AM, PST | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Washington — Actor Mickey Rooney told Congress on Wednesday that he was left powerless by a family member who took and misused his money.
"I felt trapped, scared, used and frustrated," Rooney told a special Senate committee considering legislation to curb abuses of senior citizens. "But above all, when a man feels helpless, it's terrible."
The 90-year-old film and television star told lawmakers that elder abuse comes in various forms, including physical and emotional. In his case, he described the abuse as financial.
In his testimony, Rooney did not identify the family member he contends abused him. But he has obtained a restraining order from a judge in Los Angeles keeping his stepson, Chris Aber, away from him until an April 5 court hearing.
Rooney has accused Aber in court filings of withholding food and medicine and meddling in his personal finances. Attempts by The Associated Press to find a working phone »
- AP
Mickey Rooney Says Stepson Abusive, Withholds Food & Medicine
16 February 2011 4:19 AM, PST | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Los Angeles — A judge has granted Mickey Rooney a temporary restraining order from his stepson, who is accused in court filings of withholding food and medicine from the 90-year-old veteran actor and meddling in his personal finances.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Reva Goetz approved the stay-away order on Monday after attorneys for Rooney sought protection for the Academy Award-nominated actor, claiming he lives in fear of stepson Chris Aber.
The order requires Aber to stay 100 yards away from Rooney and his home and to refrain from contacting the actor until a hearing on Feb. 24, when the restraining order may be extended.
"Chris is verbally abusive toward Mickey," the court filing states. "He yells and screams at Mickey. He threatens, intimidates, bullies, and harasses Mickey.
"Mickey is effectively a prisoner in his own home," the filing states.
It accuses Aber of forcing Rooney to make certain personal appearances, and has »
- AP
Glee s02e12 review: “Silly Love Songs”
9 February 2011 11:58 PM, PST | Shadowlocked | See recent Shadowlocked news »
Imagine a scenario where you get your ass kicked - a really undeserving, random, vicious asskicking - and while you’re on the ground, sobbing, spitting out teeth, wondering what exactly happened, the three guys that beat the shit out of you leave you a cupcake on the sidewalk in your blurred field of vision and walk away without any explanation. That’s what being a Glee fan is like for me.
I suppose one of the reasons I piss so much on Glee’s concepts of popularity arithmetic is partially because when (and maybe where) I was in high school, no one gave even the slightest squirtlet of shit as to what was going on in athletics. The most popular guy in my school didn’t play a single second of sports and, to the best of my recollection, the only club he was in was drama club. It »
The 25 Youngest Oscar Nominees of All Time
9 February 2011 6:00 PM, PST | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
When does a child actor stop being merely precocious and enter the pantheon of acting gods? You know the gods of which we speak; they look down from their mighty pedestals as we shower them with tributes year after year… The Oscar Nominees.
Well, in order to walk through that threshold into Hollywood’s elite circle, these young folks have to have chops, serious chops. Or be really, really cute. Either way, it takes sacrifice, hard work and possibly some crazy-ass stage parents.
In honor of this year’s youthful nominees Hailee Steinfeld (“True Grit”) and Jennifer Lawrence (“Winter’s Bone”), and for your continued cinematified education, we present the youngest ever Academy Award nominees and winners from throughout the history of the awards.
Justin Henry, ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’ (1979)
Age: 8
Nomination: Best Supporting Actor (Youngest Nominee)
A troubled family is at the center of 1979′s “Kramer Vs. Kramer,” where Henry »
- Max Evry
'Glee' 2.12 Promo: Santana Forcibly Kisses Finn
7 February 2011 12:47 AM, PST | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »
In less than less than two days time, love is going to fill the air McKinley High. After the spectacular post-Super Bowl episode on Sunday, February 6, "Glee" is returning to its regular night starting on Tuesday, February 8, and a promo for the upcoming episode shares a glimpse of Santana forcibly kissing Finn.
In honor of Valentine's Day, Mr. Schuester will assign the glee club to perform love songs. Series star Matthew Morrison told TV Guide earlier, "We're doing some fun classics that are Valentines-y." Finn decides to set up a kissing booth at school, telling the others it will benefit the club, but things don't go as planned and hearts end up getting broken.
Aside from the promo, fans have been treated with another clip from this episode. The one-minute-plus footage lets out a scene when Santana is reduced to tears after gets called out for being a b***h »
- celebrity-mania.com
TVLine Items: Blue Bloods Nabs Paige Turco, and Other TV News to Know
21 January 2011 12:20 PM, PST | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Score one, Tom Selleck!
The always lovely Paige Turco is heading to CBS’ Blue Bloods for an episode this February, and only TVLine has the scoop on her upcoming gig…
Turco, most recently seen on The Good Wife and Damages, will appear on Bloods as Patricia Ryan, a detective assigned to investigate a robbery. But when Selleck’s Reagan asks to discuss the case with her, he begins to question whether or not they’ve arrested the right person.
Turco’s episode airs Feb. 9 at 10/9c.
In other TV News today:
• Robert De Niro’s cop drama pilot Rookies has »
- Megan Masters
Glee Music Spoilers: A Valentine's Day Special
21 January 2011 7:43 AM, PST | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news »
We already know that Justin Bieber and a song from Rent are on tap for Glee this season.
What other artists/singles can fans look forward to? Matthew Morrison has shared the entire track list for the show's February 8, Valentine's Day-themed episode with TV Guide, telling the magazine:
"My assignment to the kids is to have them perform love songs, so we're doing some fun classics that are Valentines-y."
The followings songs will be covered that week:
"Firework" by Katy Perry: Rachel "Fat Bottomed Girls" by Queen: Puck "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" by Michael Jackson: Artie "My Funny Valentine" by Babes in Arms: Tina "When I Get You Alone" by Robin Thicke: Blaine "Silly Love Songs" by Paul McCartney: The Warblers »
- matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
'Glee' Valentine's Day Tracklist Revealed!
21 January 2011 7:22 AM, PST | Filmology | See recent Filmology news »
The two upcoming episodes of Glee are some of the most high-profile hours of the show yet- as well as the upcoming Super Bowl episode, details have been slowly trickling out about the gang's upcoming Valentine's Day hour, which is sure to feature lots of romantic drama for the crew. Now we have the official tracklist- and while we still can't tell who's singing to who about whom, the speculation can begin. Here's the list:
Rachel (Lea Michele) singing "Firework", by Katy Perry
Puck (Mark Salling) singing "Fat-Bottomed Girls" by Queen
Artie (Kevin McHale) singing "P.Y.T." by Michael Jackson
Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz) singing "My Funny Valentine" from Babes In Arms
read more »
- Terron R. Moore
'Glee': Lea Michele to Sing Katy Perry's 'Firework' on Valentine's Day Episode
20 January 2011 1:59 AM, PST | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »
What songs will be featured on the Valentine's Day episode of "Glee"? TV Guide has recently brought up new details concerning the tunes for the February 8 episode entitled "Silly Love Songs", and uncovered that series star Lea Michele will be singing her version of Katy Perry's single "Firework".
TV Guide reported that Matthew Morrison has said in the episode, Will assigns the kids to perform love songs. So, some fun classics that are "Valentines-y" could be expected. Mark Salling will deliver Queen's "Fat Bottomed Girls", Kevin McHale will cover Michael Jackson's "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" and Jenna Ushkowitz will do Babes In Arms' "My Funny Valentine".
The New Directions kids aren't going to be the only ones belting out the romantic tunes. Their rival at 2010 Sectionals, The Warblers, could be expected to perform two numbers. The singing group will do Paul McCartney's "Silly »
- celebrity-mania.com
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