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Ten Mediocre Movies of the Decade: Your picks?
29 December 2009 11:23 AM, PST
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Yeah, we know we love our best and worst lists here at EW. But now, we also love David Wain's list of the "Middle 10 Neither Best Nor Worst Movies of the Decade." (Thank you, /Film for the tip.)
First, Wain's picks. After the jump, mine. Then in the comments sections, yours. Tip: Box Office Mojo's yearly charts are an easy reference.
David Wain's Middle 10 Neither Best Nor Worst Movies of the Decade:
10. The Mexican
9. Insomnia
8. The Terminal
7. Charlie Wilson's War
6. Music & Lyrics
5. 3:10 to Yuma
3. Tie: Runaway Jury/Baby Mama
2. Blue Crush
1. Changing Lanes
My list:
10. Match Point
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- Mandi Bierly
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My Movie Diary (2000-2009)
28 December 2009 6:58 PM, PST
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I can’t remember why, I’ve slept since then, but, in January of 2000, I found myself sitting in front of a blank Word document. I had an idea in my head of what I wanted to do, and, now, 10 years later, I’m still working strong at it. I began keeping a sort of diary, listing the days and months and putting down the films I saw in the theater into it. I don’t remember why I only included movies I saw in the theater. I could have started just as an idea-giver on how many movies I actually saw each year (I also kept a running count each year). It began on January 7th, 2000, when I entered Bicentennial Man as my first film in this long and ever-growing endeavor.
In 2000, I saw 166 films in the theater. There were many a high (seeing Gladiator on May 5th and
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He Said – He Said … Top Films of the Decade
28 December 2009 4:18 PM, PST
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He Said – He Said … The Top 7 Films of the Decade
Our lists are done. We’ve checked them twice (and then some). Now there is only one thing left to do, complain, rant and argue. It’s time for the He Said – He Said … Top 7 Films of the Decade.
It’s He (Jeff Bayer) and his list …
7. Inglourious Basterds
6. Moulin Rouge!
5. Michael Clayton
4. Memento
3. Wall-e
2. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
1. Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind
Versus
He (Nick Allen) and his list …
7. The Band’s Visit
6. Superbad
5. The Lives of Others
4. Adaptation
3. The Dark Knight
2. Talk to Her
1. There Will Be Blood
Complete Coverage of Top 7 Films of the Decade
Top 7 Films of the Decade by Jeff Bayer
Top 7 Movies of the Decade by Nick Allen
He Said – He Said … Top 7 Films of the Decade
Amazing. Not one movie in common. I’ve decided to let
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10 closest Oscar races in the past 20 years
23 November 2009 1:12 PM, PST
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One of the shrewdest Oscarologists on the planet is Tariq Khan of Fox News, who often generously shares his views of current and past derbies with Gold Derby readers. Here he takes a nostalgic look at the past two decades, offering his take on the most competitive derbies. Words below are Tariq's. Thanks, m'friend!
We’ve often discussed those Oscar races that seem just too close to call . . . where it’s clear (or at least seems clear) that the eventual winner will nab the Oscar with only a few more votes than his or her nearest competitor.
While we can never really know for sure (unless we get one of those top jobs at the accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers,) we do have some idea of what may have been the closest races in Oscar history. Allow me to present what I believe were the 10 closest acting races over the course of the past 20 years.
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Disney’s A Christmas Carol Movie Review
7 November 2009 9:40 AM, PST
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One of the things you really have to ask yourself at the outset is, "Why do people keep remaking Charles Dickens' story?" The easy answer is that we need a decent helping of holiday fare at the theaters, but there are other things we could do, and even redo. It may still be a ways off, but we're quickly gaining on the 200th Anniversary of this story... surely there are other tales we could explore.
While spitting out a movie just to cash in is never a motive that should be overlooked, the people behind the thirty-odd versions of this particular story don't seem as a general rule to be those sorts of people. On the other hand, Robert Zemeckis is one of the first names that might pop into my mind when working out a list of those capable of churning out nonsense based largely on the idea
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Roger Rabbit 2: Two-Dimensional Toons & CGI Humans?
5 November 2009 12:57 PM, PST
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Don’t act like you’re surprised. You knew this announcement was coming from the moment we first heard that director Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future) was making a sequel to his 1988 smash hit, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? It was just a matter of time, really. With three Mocap (that’s the new slang for “motion-capture”, Fyi) films already under his belt – Polar Express, Beowulf, and A Christmas Carol – it was a natural leap of thought to assume Zemeckis would use his favorite new toy in a Roger Rabbit sequel.
However, it appears that the Toon characters (Roger, Jessica, Benny the Cab) will not be the ones making the leap into the 21st century. According to his interview with MTV, Zemeckis doesn’t plan on using Mocap for those characters, just the human ones (as if that makes it any better). Read what he had to say below:
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Director Danny Boyle Reteams with "Slumdog Millionaire" Creative Team
5 November 2009 10:22 AM, PST
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Danny Boyle is working once again with Fox Searchlight and he's bringing back his "Slumdog Millionaire" creative team with him.
Their upcoming collaboration is called "127 Hours" about the real-life tale of mountaineer Aron Ralston. You may remember the name, he's the man who nearly died pinned under a boulder during a climb in Utah in May of 2003.
For five days, Ralston's right forearm was under that boulder, so he used a dull knife to amputate himself. Take a look at this video for more of Ralston's story, and then continue reading to find out who's being rumored to play him:
Boyle is set to direct the movie. Production begins early next year for a late 2010 release, just in time for the Oscar season.
The director has written a treatment, and Simon Beaufoy is negotiating to write the script. "127 Hours" will be Boyle's fifth time around with Fox Searchlight. The director
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A Christmas Carol - New featurette added!
29 October 2009 10:49 PM, PDT
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Check out a new "3D Thrill Ride" Behind-the-Scenes Featurette from the Robert Zemeckis film. The animated family adventure features the voice talents of Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Robin Wright Penn, Colin Firth, Cary Elwes, Molly C. Quinn, Fionnula Flanagan, Bob Hoskins, Daryl Sebara, Sammi Hanratty, Fay Masterson and Lesley Manville.
Legendary director Robert Zemeckis, known for such greats as the "Back to the Future" trilogy, "Cast Away" and the more recent "Beowulf," directs as well as adapting the screenplay based on the story by Charles Dickens.
See this incredible release on November 6th in Digital 3D.
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A Christmas Carol interviews with Jim Carrey and Robert Zemeckis
28 October 2009 3:28 AM, PDT
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Christmas is coming early this year … November 6 to be exact. That’s when Disney’s 3D retelling of A Christmas Carol starring Jim Carrey hits theaters. We’ve been following the holiday classic for months now.
In July, Nick Allen covered the train tour promoting the film …
For Chicago, it’s Christmas in July indeed, as the A Christmas Carol Train Tour promoting the new film from Robert Zemeckis and Jim Carrey is currently parked inside the Windy city’s grandiose Union Station.
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And if you haven’t seen the trailer, you can watch that by clicking here.
Now on to interviews with those behind the film.
Click Here for interviews with Colin Firth, Robin Wright Penn, Gary Oldman, Cary Elwes and Bob Hoskins.
Jim Carrey talks about creating his Scrooge character and more …
Back to the Future and Cast Away director Robert Zemeckis talks
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- Jeff Bayer
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A Christmas Carol - New featurette added! 13 videos available so far.
28 October 2009 2:04 AM, PDT
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"A Christmas Carol" group has yet another interesting video addition for your viewing pleasure.
Learn how Jim Carrey not only embodies Ebenezer Scrooge at 4 ages, but the Ghosts of Past, Present and Yet to Come in Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures' "A Christmas Carol" with the help of performance capture.
Based on the classic Dickens tale, is re-envisioned by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump,” “Back to the Future” and “Cast Away”) in a groundbreaking 3D motion picture event starring Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Bob Hoskins and Robin Wright Penn.
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Slideshow: Oscar-Winning Chicago Director Robert Zemeckis For ‘A Christmas Carol’
24 October 2009 6:51 PM, PDT
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Chicago – This three-image slideshow contains our ribbon-cutting photography for Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” train tour at Chicago’s Union Station with Oscar-winning Chicago director Robert Zemeckis.
Robert Zemeckis has directed “Romancing the Stone,” “Back to the Future,” “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” “Back to the Future Part II,” “Back to the Future Part III,” “Death Becomes Her,” “Forrest Gump,” “Contact,” “What Lies Beneath,” “Cast Away,” “The Polar Express,” “Beowulf” and “A Christmas Carol”.
“A Christmas Carol” opens everywhere on Nov. 6, 2009. You can click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through this slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All photos are credited to Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto and HollywoodChicago.com. All rights reserved.
robertzemeckis1: Chicago’s own Academy Award-winning director Robert Zemeckis smiles for the HollywoodChicago.com lens at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” train tour at Chicago’s Union Station
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Oscar Producers Named
20 October 2009 1:43 PM, PDT
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I just finished my article on who AMPAS President Tom Sherak may choose as producers for the 82nd Academy Awards. I no more post it and find this email:
Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman
Named Oscar® Telecast Producers
Beverly Hills, CA — Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman will produce the 82nd Academy Awards® telecast, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak announced today. This will be the first major Oscar show involvement for both men.
“I couldn’t be happier to have this talented team on board,” said Sherak. “I’ve known Bill for many years so it’s like putting Oscar in the care of a dear friend. Bill has a tremendous love and respect of film and will draw from his vast experience as a producer, a studio executive and a film historian to help make this year’s Oscar telecast a memorable one. And Adam’s experience in producing,
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The Hollywood Film Festival Announces Craft Honorees
8 September 2009 5:59 AM, PDT
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The 13th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Awards, presented by Starz, are pleased to announce their craft honorees for this year's Hollywood Awards. The festival and awards will mark their return on October 21 for a weeklong series of screenings, competitions and awards.
Cinematographer Roger Deakins, A.S.C., will receive the "Hollywood Cinematographer Award," Composer Alexandre Desplat, Bmi, will be given the "Hollywood Film Composer Award," editor Dana Glauberman, A.C.E., will be honored with the "Hollywood Editor Award," production designer Rick Carter, A.D.G., will receive the "Hollywood Production Designer Award" and costume designer Colleen Atwood, C.D.G., will be honored with the "Hollywood Costume Designer Award."
The Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony will take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on October 26, 2009.
"We are honored to have these exceptionally talented artists honored for their outstanding work and creative vision at this year's festival,
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Is Zemeckis’ Christmas Carol A Horror Film?
26 July 2009 8:19 AM, PDT
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Here’s an interesting piece of news for you to ponder. While the rest of Hollywood TV and movie studios are out promoting their upcoming projects at Comic Con, Robert Zemeckis is there to clarify some things about his latest upcoming project, A Christmas Carol. Apparently Zemeckis wants us to know that his version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is a “classic ghost story”.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times Thursday, and verified at the Disney 3D comic Con panel by our own writer Rob Keyes, Zemickis said he thought people might get the wrong idea about A Christmas Carol because it is being released by Disney.
“…,this is a movie for real movie fans, and real ghost-story fans and fans of graphic novels.”
I personally find this information puzzling. It doesn’t make that much sense to me that he is going all ghost-story with Dickens’ classic tale of family,
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When Directors Invade Comic-Con
23 July 2009 5:12 AM, PDT
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For the past decade, the San Diego Comic-Con has seen a major upturn in Hollywood presence. As high concept science-fiction and fantasy films continue to dominate the blockbuster charts, Sdcc has become the best venue to promote genre movies. Even movies and TV shows that have nothing to do with comic books or comic book-related genres (I'm looking at you, Judd Apatow comedies) spare their time to make a Con presence. This means plenty of appearances from famous entertainers—directors, writers and performers.
It's easy to whine about the decline of Sdcc's focus on geek stuff (a disenchanted friend pointed out to me that Comic-Con is a place where fans pay money to be advertised to by movie studios), but let's be honest, where else would you see these big filmmakers connect so enthusiastically with their fans? This year marks the 40th anniversary of Sdcc, and more than ever, they boast an impressive roster.
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Video: Michael Jackson's Last Film Role
8 July 2009 6:30 PM, PDT
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Michael Jackson had a 30 second cameo in "Men in Black II" and to expand on that, he appeared in a 2005 movie called "Miss Cast Away," starring Eric Roberts and the guy from "Joe Millionaire." In addition to Jackson, the movie is also the last time we see Bob Denver and Pat Morita. "Miss Cast Away" was released on DVD in 2005 and is directed by longtime Jackson friend Bryan Michael Stoller. It is a spoof that attempts to combine "Cast Away" with "Miss Congeniality," "Planet of the Apes," "Love Boat," "Gilligan's Island," "The Sixth Sense," "Jurassic Park," and more. The trailer for this ridiculous movie is below. And we also included a video of Stoller interviewing Jackson, while he is being interviewed by a giant Ape.
Trailer:
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Behind the Scenes:
If you cannot see the player, click here.
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Mj's last film
8 July 2009 3:30 AM, PDT
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In 2004 a movie was made that was so awful, it was the death of three of the film's stars. Miss Cast Away, a movie that is somehow a spoof of Jurassic Park, Planet Of The Apes, Cast Away and Austin Powers all at once, marked the last screen performances of Bob Denver, Pat Morita and Michael Jackson. Yup, it's not often Michael Jackson made appearances in film but he filmed a role in Miss Cast Away as...well, I have no idea. But he appears to the characters in a cloud and gives them sage
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Ryan Reynolds the Only Actor Seen in Buried
5 July 2009 5:28 AM, PDT
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Ryan Reynolds recently went on Australian television and spoke publicly for the first time about his ambitious upcoming film Buried while promoting The Proposal.
The indie film, from Spanish director Rodrigo Cortés and screenwriter Chris Sparling, is about an American contractor in Iraq whom awakens after being kidnapped buried in a coffin with only a cell phone, candle and knife. The entire 80-minute run time will be spent fixated on the coffin's interior.
The quotes come via The Playlist where Reynolds suggests he will be the only person in the entire movie. "Buried is the story about a guy whose buried (laughs). It's the only movie I've ever heard of with only one person in it," Reynolds said. "So it's just me, I'm the only person in the whole movie so, I don't know, we'll see. It's either going to be, you know, the greatest, most experimental cool movie ever made or god knows what.
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Angels and Demons Movie Trailer
24 May 2009 12:00 AM, PDT
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Sony Pictures recently released this new tv spot for the upcoming thriller “Angels & Demons” by director Ron Howard (The Da Vinci Code, Cinderella Man) and starring Tom Hanks (Toy Story 3, Catch Me If You Can, Cast Away), Ayelet Zurer, Ewan McGregor and David Pasquesi. “Angels & Demons” will be in theaters everywhere on May 15, 2009.
Synopsis: Angels and Demons was the reclusive author’s third novel after he gave up his job as an English teacher. It tells the story of Langdon’s brush with a shadowy secret society, the Illuminati, and his frantic quest for the world’s most powerful energy source, in the company of a beautiful Italian [...]
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A CGI Jim Carrey in ‘A Christmas Carol’
20 May 2009 8:43 PM, PDT
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CGI Jim Carrey in A Christmas Carol
One of the most loved Christmas stories ever written is arguably Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. A quick IMDb search produces 26 versions of the story told on film, theater or TV. A Christmas Carol has been in told in a variety of way by a variety of characters. Mickey Mouse, Kermit the Frog, Mister Magoo, The Flintstones and even Bill Murray have all taken a crack at it and most if not all have succeeded in faithfully reproducing the story.
Disney is trying to repeat the success they have had with the Charles Dickens classic and they have enlisted the help of Robert Zemeckis to write and direct their attempt. Jim Carrey will play multiple roles in A Christmas Carol as Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past/Present/Yet to Come. He co-stars along with Bob Hoskins, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth and Robin Penn Wright.
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