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Watch four Oscar winners have one wild trip in Last Vegas teaser

16 May 2013 2:40 PM, PDT | Cineplex | See recent Cineplex news »

Yes, it’s The Hangover for old people.  But what do these guys have that Bradley Cooper and co. don’t?  Oscars.  Make that multiple Oscars.   

Robert De Niro (Raging Bull, The Godfather: Part II), Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby), Michael Douglas (Wall Street), and Kevin Kline (A Fish Called Wanda) are out to prove that the fun doesn’t have to stop once you’re in your late 60s (and above) in the first teaser trailer for Last Vegas.

The senior crew heads to Vegas for that quintessential rite of passage: the bachelor party.  They’re ready to party like it’s 1959 as they celebrate the last weekend of single freedom for Billy (Douglas).  It’s a lot of white hair, laughing, dancing, and drinking. What happens in Vegas will probably stay in Vegas since these guys will likely just forget they were ever there.  

Watch the party unfold »

- Rachel West

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Waltz Joins DeNiro & Clarke In Stephen Gaghan’s ‘Candy Store’

15 May 2013 6:30 AM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »

Two-time Oscar-winner Christoph Waltz has now been confirmed to join the impressive cast of Stephen Gaghan’s interleaving crime-thriller Candy Store. The press release below confirms Waltz, who most recently landed the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in Tarantino’s Django Unchained, will join Robert DeNiro, Jason Clarke and rising Frenchman Omar Sy, in the film set in various locations in New York City.

Los Angeles (May 14, 2013) – Two-time Academy Award®-winner Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained, Inglourious Basterds) is joining two-time Academy Award®-winner Robert De Niro (the upcoming Last Vegas, Silver Linings Playbook, Raging Bull, The Godfather: Part II),Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty, the upcoming Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) and Omar Sy (The Intouchables, the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past) in Good Universe’s and Lionsgate’sTHE Candy Store, a character-driven action thriller by Academy Award®-winning writer and director Stephen Gaghan (Traffic, Syriana »

- Craig Hunter

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Christoph Waltz Joins The Candy Store

14 May 2013 5:30 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

Two-time Academy Award-winner Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained, Inglourious Basterds) is joining two-time Academy Award-winner Robert De Niro (the upcoming Last Vegas, Silver Linings Playbook, Raging Bull, The Godfather: Part II), Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty, the upcoming Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) and Omar Sy (The Intouchables, the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past) in Good Universe's and Lionsgate's The Candy Store, a character-driven action thriller by Academy Award-winning writer and director Stephen Gaghan (Traffic, Syriana).

Lionsgate will distribute in North America. Good Universe is handling international sales and presenting the film as part of their slate in Cannes.

The Candy Store interweaves several storylines set against a dynamic criminal underworld in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. A former covert operative (Jason Clarke) discovers the organization he was dedicated to fighting is now operating in his new backyard. When he teams up with a disgraced local cop (Robert De Niro »

- MovieWeb

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Al Pacino: His 5 Most Iconic Roles

30 April 2013 9:17 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »

In a time when the box office is driven by special effects, super heroes, remakes and reboots, it’s easy to forget when movie magic was predicated primarily on the power of a great performance over all other concerns.

Each year the Oscars and other awards ceremonies try to remind us that there are still actors working today who are committed to mastering their craft, but arguably the golden age of the “Screen Actor” – rather than merely the “Hollywood Star” – was in the 1970s, when a new-wave of unconventional male leads broke through, who had little interest in being magazine pin-ups, like their heroes Brando or Newman, yet who did share those pioneers’ passions for honesty and integrity in characterisation.

Few were more successful in this than legendary New York actor, and champion of the Lee Strasberg Method, Al Pacino, who can rightly consider himself one of the most celebrated »

- Keith Tomlinson

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Film Review: ‘The Big Wedding’

25 April 2013 2:31 PM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »

Let’s face it: “The Big Wedding” was more fun when it was fat and Greek — or loud and French, in the case of this adaptation of Gallic laffer “Mon frere se marie.” Writer-director Justin Zackham awkwardly blends feel-good pablum and raunchy sex jokes with the expected nuptial ingredients: something old (just look at that cast), something new (the groom is an adopted Colombian with three moms to manage), something borrowed (Nancy Meyers called, she wants her ideas back) and something blue (handjobs at the rehearsal dinner, etc.). It’s all catnip for the easily pleased, suggesting possible sleeper success amid louder early-summer studio fare.

Skewing older than other recent R-rated wedding comedies such as “Bridesmaids” and “Bachelorette,” “The Big Wedding” all but ignores the happy couple in favor of the “bigger” sixtysomething names in its starry ensemble: Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton and Susan Sarandon. As in Jean-Stephane Bron’s 2007 original, »

- Peter Debruge

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Rope of Silicon Movie Club: 'The Outsiders' (1983)

24 April 2013 11:03 AM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

In 1983, Francis Ford Coppola had plenty of greatness under his belt from The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather: Part II and Apocalypse Now, but some may say 1982's One from the Heart was the beginning of the end... at least the end of the Coppola we came to know in the '70s. Sure, The Godfather: Part III saw seven Oscar nominations, but ask anyone and they're sure to point it out as the weakest of the trilogy by a mile. Films such as Peggy Sue Got Married, Dracula and even The Rainmaker aren't half-bad and I'll happily admit to loving 90% of Tetro, but the Coppola star doesn't shine as it once did. Such a situation can result in films being forgotten, overlooked and never revisited again. The lack of appreciation for the last 30 years of Coppola's directorial career has allowed me to easily avoid -- wrongly or not -- »

- Brad Brevet

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How Many of the Movies from Roger Ebert's List of Great Movies Have You Seen?

10 April 2013 4:28 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

I've mentioned before how several years ago I created a list using Roger Ebert's Great Movies, Oscar Best Picture winners, IMDb's Top 250, etc. and began going through them doing my best to see as many of the films on these lists that I had not seen as I possibly could to up my film I.Q. Well, someone has gone through the exhaustive effort to take all of the films Roger Ebert wrote about in his three "Great Movies" books, all of which are compiled on his website and added them to a Letterbxd list and I've added that list below. I'm not positive every movie on his list is here, but by my count there are 363 different titles listed (more if you count the trilogies, the Up docs and Decalogue) and of those 363, I have personally seen 229 and have added an * next to those I've seen. Clearly I have some work to do, »

- Brad Brevet

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How Many of the Movies from Roger Ebert's List of Great Movies Have You Seen?

10 April 2013 4:28 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

I've mentioned before how several years ago I created a list using Roger Ebert's Great Movies, Oscar Best Picture winners, IMDb's Top 250, etc. and began going through them doing my best to see as many of the films on these lists that I had not seen as I possibly could to up my film I.Q. Well, someone has gone through the exhaustive effort to take all of the films Roger Ebert wrote about in his three "Great Movies" books, all of which are compiled on his website and added them to a Letterbxd list and I've added that list below. I'm not positive every movie on his list is here, but by my count there are 362 different titles listed (more if you count the trilogies and Decalogue) and of those 362, I have personally seen 229 and have added an * next to those I've seen. Clearly I have some work to do, »

- Brad Brevet

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What makes a great screenplay?

15 March 2013 5:07 PM, PDT | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »

From Casablanca to The Killing – the elements of a great script are essentially the same. John Yorke – who is responsible for some of the most popular recent British TV dramas – reveals how and why the best screenwriting works

Once upon a time, in such and such a place, something happened." In basic terms that's about it – the very best definition of a story. What an archetypal story does is introduce you to a central character – the protagonist – and invite you to identify with them; effectively they become your avatar in the drama. So you have a central character, you empathise with them, and something then happens to them, and that something is the genesis of the story. Jack discovers a beanstalk; Bond learns Blofeld plans to take over the world. The "something" is almost always a problem, sometimes a problem disguised as an opportunity. It's usually something that throws your »

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What makes a great screenplay?

15 March 2013 5:07 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

From Casablanca to The Killing – the elements of a great script are essentially the same. John Yorke – who is responsible for some of the most popular recent British TV dramas – reveals how and why the best screenwriting works

Once upon a time, in such and such a place, something happened." In basic terms that's about it – the very best definition of a story. What an archetypal story does is introduce you to a central character – the protagonist – and invite you to identify with them; effectively they become your avatar in the drama. So you have a central character, you empathise with them, and something then happens to them, and that something is the genesis of the story. Jack discovers a beanstalk; Bond learns Blofeld plans to take over the world. The "something" is almost always a problem, sometimes a problem disguised as an opportunity. It's usually something that throws your »

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Whedon Officially Denies "Planet Hulk" Talk

5 March 2013 8:55 PM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »

Joss Whedon has flat out denied rumors from the other week that a "Planet Hulk" stand-alone feature is part of Marvel's Phase III plans.

Whedon says: "Well I'm really not supposed to comment, but no, that's nonsense."

The rumor suggested the Hulk would be sent into space at the end of "The Avengers" sequel, setting up the stand alone film based on the highly popular comic storyline.

No script is yet done for "The Avengers 2," and Whedon says the sequel will be more inspired by classic sequels in other genres that other superhero sequels:

"I've got the next story, and it's a corker. I haven't even been thinking in terms of superhero movies. The films I've been thinking about are The Godfather: Part II and Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. Those are the stars by which I chart my course."

"The Avengers 2" is expected »

- Garth Franklin

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Joss Whedon Denies Planet Hulk Rumors

5 March 2013 8:37 AM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

It was rumored that The Avengers 2 will end with Hulk being sent into space, which would seemingly set up Marvel's Phase III series of movies and a purported Planet Hulk stand-alone feature. Marvel's The Avengers director Joss Whedon has stepped forth to squash those rumors like a puny human.

"Well I'm really not supposed to comment, but no, that's nonsense."

This could be subtle subterfuge on Joss Whedon's part. No screenplay has been written for The Avengers 2 yet, which is set for release in 2015. It is possible that a lot may change between now and then. For now, though, it seems we won't be taking a trip to Planet Hulk anytime soon. The story line was previously explored in the 2010 animated movie Planet Hulk.

While the story is still being worked out for The Avengers 2, Joss Whedon teased that his follow-up will be inspired be classic, »

- MovieWeb

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Uh-oh, Robert De Niro: Oscars only honor comeback bids after even longer absences

22 February 2013 4:18 AM, PST | Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news »

Our experts just gave Robert De Niro ("Silver Linings Playbook") the edge to win Best  Supporting Actor over Tommy Lee Jones ("Lincoln") at this Sunday's Oscars. -Insertgroups:12- An even dozen of them now predict this two-time Oscar champ ("The Godfather: Part II," 1974; "Raging Bull," 1980) to prevail while nine support the bid by Jones, who won this award in 1993 for "The Fugitive." Five experts forecast Christoph Waltz ("Django Unchained") taking home a bookend to his 2009 trophy for "Inglorious Basterds."   This groundswell of support for De Niro is based on the notion that decades of absence from the ballot pays off with a win as academy members embrace the chance to vote for an old favorite. However, Oscar history contradicts this idea.   -Addprediction:85:7:Click to predict Supporting Actor Oscar:addprediction- This marks De Niro&#39 »

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Life advice

21 February 2013 7:09 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

Films aren't there just to exercise your eyes while you shovel popcorn into your mouth; they can change your life. Here's one reader's pick of movie bons mots – now send us yours

This week's Clip joint is by Guardian reader Matt Clough. If you've got an idea for a future Clip joint, drop an email to adam.boult@guardian.co.uk

Films hold a command over our emotions like few other mediums; they make us laugh, they make us cry, they even make us angry ("Why is Michael Bay making another film about sentient sports cars?") However, some films go further and leave us with food for thought, or even a whole new outlook on life. Here are my top five film quotes to live your life by.

The Godfather: Part II: 'Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer'

Michael Corleone's piece of inherited family wisdom in The Godfather: Part II »

- Guardian readers

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2013 Oscar Preview: Part 2

20 February 2013 8:14 PM, PST | Cinelinx | See recent Cinelinx news »

Our Oscar coverage continues. Here we overview the best acting and best directing award nominees. 

 

 

Best Actor Nominees                                 

Bradley CooperSilver Linings Playbook

 Age: 38

Previously Best Known For: “Phil” from The Hangover

 

Previous Oscar Nominations: None

 

Interesting Fact: Was a medalist on the Men's Heavyweight Crew team at Georgetown University.

 

Daniel Day-Lewis – Lincoln

Age: 55

Previously Best Known For:

“Bill Cutting” from Gangs of New York

“Daniel Plainview” from There Will Be Blood

 

Previous Oscar Nominations: 4

Won – Best Actor, Leading Role for There Will Be Blood (2007)

Nominated – Best Actor, Leading Role for Gangs of New York (2002)

Nominated – Best Actor, Leading Role for In The Name of The Father (1993)

Won – Best Actor, Leading Role for My Left Foot (1989)

 

Interesting Fact: He first became interested in acting when he learned to replicate the accent and mannerisms of people in his neighborhood to avoid standing out to bullies.

 

Hugh JackmanLes Misérables

Age: 44

Previously »

- feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)

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Argo, Silver Linings Playbook And Brave Win Big At 63rd Annual Ace Eddie Awards

17 February 2013 2:33 PM, PST | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »

“Argo” (edited by William Goldenberg, A.C.E.) and “The Silver Linings Playbook” (edited byJay Cassidy, A.C.E. and Crispin Struthers) won Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic) and Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy/Musical) respectively at the 63rd Annual Ace Eddie Awards tonight where trophies were handed out in ten (10) categories of film, television and documentaries.

The black-tie ceremony was held in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel with over 1,000 in attendance to celebrate the year’s best editing.  “Brave” (edited by Nicholas C. Smith, A.C.E. & Robert Grahamjones, A.C.E.) won Best Edited Animated Feature Film and “Searching For Sugar Man”  (edited by Malik Bendjelloul) won Best Edited Documentary (Feature).

Television winners included ”Nurse Jackie – Handle Your Scandle” (edited by Gary Levy) for Best Edited Half-Hour Series for Television, “Breaking Bad – Dead Freight” (edited by Skip MacDonald, A.C.E.) for Best Edited One-Hour Series for Commercial television, »

- Michelle McCue

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The Oscar for most criminally ignored performances by the Academy - Actor Nominations

10 February 2013 11:34 PM, PST | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »

Tom Jolliffe on the male acting performances criminally overlooked by the Academy for Oscar recognition...

With the Oscars around the corner and awards season in full swing, now is a perfect opportunity to tearfully remember those performances that were completely overlooked by the Academy. Reasons can differ. Sometimes a year is bloated with exceptional performances and competition is high. Sometimes a film's impact doesn’t strike instantly and takes years before it finally clicks with audiences. There are certain film subjects that are Oscar catnip, and others which rub against the grain of what is fashionable amongst the voters. There are almost always head-scratching inclusions and exclusions. It’s hard to know which films of a year, and which performances will live long in the memory and which will fade away.

Here are a few actors I humbly believe gave performances good enough to warrant nominations (lead or supporting) for »

- Flickering Myth

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American Cinema Editors (Ace) will honor veteran editors Richard Marks, A.C.E. and Larry Silk, A.C.E.

8 February 2013 12:07 PM, PST | Hollywoodnews.com | See recent Hollywoodnews.com news »

American Cinema Editors (Ace) will honor veteran editors Richard Marks, A.C.E. and Larry Silk, A.C.E. with the organization’s prestigious Lifetime Career Achievement Award at the 63rd Annual Ace Eddie Awards on February 16, 2013 in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The Lifetime Career Achievement Award honors veteran editors whose body of work and reputation within the industry is outstanding. Award-winning filmmaker Alexander Payne and Film Critic Kenneth Turan will present to Marks and two-time Oscar®-winning Documentarian Barbara Kopple will present to Silk. As previously announced, Steven Spielberg will receive the Ace Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year honor and Ace Eddie Award winners in nine categories of film, television and documentaries will be announced. The evening?s Mc will be Actor/Comedian David Cross. Nominees were previously announced and can be viewed online at the Ace website: americancinemaeditors.com. Richard Marks, A.C. »

- hnblog@hollywoodnews.com (Hollywood News Team)

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Oscar Nominee De Niro Gets Four-Movie Tribute

4 February 2013 9:16 PM, PST | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »

Robert De Niro Tribute: De Niro movies at the American Cinematheque in Santa Monica A Robert De Niro Tribute is being held this week at the American Cinematheque’s Aero Theatre in Santa Monica. In the next two days, four Robert De Niro movies will be presented as two double bills: Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver and Mean Streets on Feb. 5, and Penny Marshall’s Awakenings and Scorsese’s Cape Fear on Feb. 6. Both double-feature programs start at 7:30 p.m. (Photo: Mental patient Robert De Niro in Awakenings, with doctor Robin Williams.) De Niro himself was on hand at the Aero on Monday afternoon to chat about David O. Russell’s Silver Linings Playbook, a comedy-drama starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, and which earned De Niro his seventh Academy Award nomination. Note: De Niro is not expected to attend either of the two double-feature screenings. Taxi Driver: »

- Andre Soares

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Merry New Year! Here's Ten New Year's Movie Scenes to Help Ring in 2013

1 January 2013 8:30 AM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

Happy New Year! We survived the Mayan apocalypse and the gods have granted us news of a baby from Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to celebrate. Will it be named Khrist? Konstantinople? Kompassion? Maybe Bluer Ivy? One can only speculate, and the same goes for what wonders 2013 will behold. Considering this is a movie website I figured there would be no better way to ring in the new year with a selection of ten screen captures from movies you're sure to recognize along with the famous lines that accompany them. Many I'm sure you expect, but hopefully a couple are a surprise and perhaps will even provoke you to give one of them a watch. Either way, Happy New Year! The Godfather: Part II John Cazale and Al Pacino in The Godfather: Part IIPhoto: Paramount Pictures Michael Corleone I know it was you, Fredo. You broke my heart. You broke my heart! »

- Brad Brevet

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