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Why the tale of Achilles and his lover still has the power to move us
2 June 2012 4:13 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
A debut novel that reinterprets Homer's Iliad is the latest in an array of works to be inspired by the classics
When Madeline Miller won the Orange prize for fiction last week for her debut novel The Song of Achilles, it seemed only natural to wonder how the mythical Greek hero of her book might celebrate. "I think he'd do it in a very epic way," she says, laughing. "And luckily one of the lovely sponsors [of the prize] gave me a very large bottle of champagne."
Miller's book, written in her spare time while she taught Latin in Us secondary schools, is based on Homer's Iliad and vividly reimagines the story of Patroclus, the brother-in-arms of Achilles. Although Miller's inspiration was ancient, her themes are undoubtedly modern: The Song of Achilles charts the deep and loving relationship between these two, same-sex characters in a time of war and brutality.
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- Elizabeth Day
2012 Cannes Film Festival: Our Favorite Dresses!
28 May 2012 6:15 AM, PDT | TooFab | See recent TooFab news »
The 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival just wrapped, and there was no shortage of stunning celeb couture! Stars from all over the world flocked to the South of France for premieres, galas, charity events and parties, and this year Cannes was all about bright colors, glitz and of course glamour! Nicole Kidman stunned at the premiere of “The Paperboy” in a one-shoulder rose tulle silk Lanvin gown, while Freida Pinto looked sexy and chic at the debut of “De Rouille et D’Os” in an Atelier Versace lime-green Swarovski embroidered evening dress. Diane Kruger definitely takes the fashionista title for this year’s film festival! Not only was she one of the most frequent A-list stars on the Riviera red carpets, but her Cannes couture was effortlessly flawless. The 35-year-old’s custom Nina Ricci feather-embroidered gown at the premiere of “Killing Them Softly” looked both timeless and sophisticated, and her »
- tooFab Staff
Why is Aishwarya not ready to act with Brad Pitt? - Realbollywood.com News
15 May 2012 12:06 AM, PDT | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »
Hollywood, May 15: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan got a film offer from famous director Wolfgang Petersen, who is a twice Oscar nominated film maker. But she turned it down. She was offered the role of Briseis in the film, which she turned down. Briseis is a historical character who was extremely beautiful and Petersen wanted a very beautiful woman in the role. And who could be better than Aishwarya Rai Bachchan? But after Ash turned down the offer, the role was given to a Hollywood actress named Rose Byrne.
In the super-hit, highest grosser film of Hollywood, "Troy", Brad Pitt played the main lead role of Achilles. In this film too,. »
- Rahul Kapoor
From hair to eternity: poll finds Brad Pitt's 'best cuts'
14 May 2012 7:01 AM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
So the gods do grant wishes. Here, at last, are the results of a survey to decide which film Brad's barnet looked best in
In recent years, thanks to revelatory turns in the likes of Moneyball, The Tree of Life and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Brad Pitt has finally turned into the actor he always promised to be. Add to this his exemplary clutch of films as producer and it's clear that we're dealing with a heavyweight; a true connoisseur of film. But despite all this, one nagging question lingers.
That's right: which is Brad Pitt's most iconic haircut?
No, seriously. Brad Pitt has made dozens of movies, for which he's required dozens of haircuts. By default, if nothing else, one of them has to be the most iconic. The question isn't as insulting or reductive as you think it is, either. Cast »
- Stuart Heritage
Aishwarya turns down film opposite Brad Pitt
8 May 2012 4:02 AM, PDT | Bollywoodmantra.com | See recent Bollywood Mantra news »
Two-time Oscar-nominated director Wolfgang Petersen offered the most beautiful woman Aishwarya Rai Bachchan the role of Briseis originally but Ash turned down the offer. Briseis is historically known to be extremely good-looking and hence the director wants someone who is very beautiful. The one and only name that strikes Petersen’s mind was Aishwarya. But Ash refused the offer politely and finally the role went to actress Rose Byrne. ‘Troy’ was Hollywood biggest grosser and heavyweight Brad Pitt played the lead character of Achilles. It was a challenging role but what made the former beauty queen to turn down the offer »
Brad Silberling Embraces An Ordinary Man – Brendan Gleeson And Abbie Cornish To Star
7 May 2012 12:48 PM, PDT | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
Golden Globe nominated Brendan Gleeson (The Guard, In Bruges) and Abbie Cornish (Bright Star, W.E.) are set to star in the new dramatic thriller An Ordinary Man for Brad Silberling (City Of Angels, Moonlight Mile) who will direct from his own original script.
The contemporary suspense tale centers on the unexpected relationship between a fictitious war criminal in hiding, and his only human contact — his maid.
Silberling produces the film through his Reveal Entertainment banner, in a co-production with Disruptive Media and producers Chris Miller, James Burke and Michael Richter. David Lonner executive produces the film that is targeted to start principal photography in the Fall 2012 on location in Belgrade, Serbia.
Radiant Films International helmed by President and CEO Mimi Steinbauer will handle international rights to the film and will introduce the project to buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.
On the announcement of the film Silberling said, .There »
- Michelle McCue
Image Conscious: A conversation with visual effects supervisor Nick Davis
2 May 2012 11:40 PM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Trevor Hogg chats with Academy Award-nominated visual effects supervisor Nick Davis...
“It was more by accident that I fell into that side of the industry,” states British Visual Effects Supervisor Nick Davis when discussing his career choice which he made two decades ago. “It was a great place where you can learn all aspects of filmmaking and it was cutting edge. We were changing the way the films were being made and thought about; I still think that’s true today.” The son of a doctor, who had youthful dreams of becoming a professional soccer player, headed to America during the late 1980s. “When I started working very few companies were doing anything digitally; it was all done on optical printers, models and miniatures.” Then along came the digital revolution. “Hollywood went from having four to five companies to hundreds of companies around the world. We’ve seen the whole »
- Trevor
Fall In Love: The Playlist's Favorite Romantic Comedies
27 April 2012 7:56 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Few genres of film inspire more personal responses than the romantic comedy. Given how much of our lives is spent on love and romance (falling into it, falling out of it, chasing it, giving up on it), it's no surprise that the rom-com has remained one of the most popular formulas since the dawn of cinema, and while the genre has undisputed classics, you can end up cherishing certain films purely because of their connection to your own life. They can help pull you out of a post break-up tailspin, they can comfort you through unrequited love, and, if a film hits you at the height of your passion for someone, they can end up associated forever, even blinding you to the movie's flaws -- seeing "Elizabethtown" in the midst of first love left this writer swooning after exiting the theater (thankfully, a subsequent rewatch put me straight as to how terrible it is. »
- Oliver Lyttelton
Tribeca 2012: Preview
18 April 2012 2:08 AM, PDT | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
The 2012 Tribeca Film Festival officially kicks off tonight with a screening of The Five- Year Engagement. That of course means my Tff experience officially starts tomorrow with the first of many early morning press screenings. I currently have a temporary schedule consisting of 15 films spread across 5 days. I also plan to check out some online screenings, as well as a few festival events. Since most interview opportunities seem to be falling on days when I will not be at the fest, I.ve decided to play it by ear much like last year. Also like last year, you will be able to see my Tribeca experience unfold in real-time by following @GetStuck on Twitter.
For now, here are some of the films we are most looking forward to this year:
2 Days In New York
This deliriously witty follow-up to 2 Days In Paris finds Marion (writer/director Julie Delpy) living a »
- Jerry Cavallaro
Game of Thrones Interview: David Benioff and Dan Weiss (Writers/Executive Producers)
31 March 2012 9:02 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
If you’ve been keeping up to date with our Game of Thrones interviews so far, you’ll know that I attended a round-table interview with some of the cast and producers of the show. They were in town for the press launch of the Season 1 DVD/Blu-ray, which is available now. We reviewed it Here.
Ahead of tomorrow’s (Us) highly anticipated Season 2 Premier, here is the final interview with Writers and Executive Producers David Benioff and Dan Weiss.
Benioff is the author of The 25th Hour, his debut novel that he also adapted into a screenplay. The film starred Edward Norton and was directed by Spike Lee. He has also written scripts for Troy (2004), Stay (2005), The Kite Runner (2007), and X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009).
Fellow author Weiss’ debut novel is titled Lucky Wander Boy. He is currently working on the script for the I Am Legend prequel film.
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- Emile K. Lewis
Thursday Comedies: Community 3.13 & 30 Rock 6.15
31 March 2012 7:33 AM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
Community, Season 3, Episode 13, “Digital Exploration of Interior Design”
Written by Chris McKenna
Directed by Dan Eckman
Airs Thursdays at 8pm Et on NBC
Dan Harmon had said he wanted to work more serialization into season 3 and this is one of the first episodes that really bears that out. It draws on Shirley and Pierce’s desire to open up a sandwich shop in “Urban Matrimony and Sandwich Arts,” deepens the rift growing between Troy and Abed and furthers Dean Laybourne’s scheming to recruit Troy into the Air Conditioning Repair School. It also features callbacks to Annie and Jeff’s season one make out session and, of course, the blanket fort in “Conspiracy Theory and Interior Design.” Oh yeah, and this is only part one of a two-parter.
It seems the war brewing between Troy and Abed and the former’s desire to be more than Reggie to the latter »
- Justin Wier
Game of Thrones: 'the Sopranos with swords' returns
30 March 2012 4:05 PM, PDT | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
It was the big HBO hit of last year, full of conniving, back stabbing and dragons' eggs, now Game of Thrones is back. Richard Vine talks strategy with the cast and crew
Spring is here. And that can mean only one thing: winter is coming. Last year, unsuspecting viewers were first introduced to the bloodied world of Westeros. If you've yet to watch, Game Of Thrones is a fantasy following the machinations of nine long-standing dynasties spread across seven kingdoms, all fighting to take control of the seat of power – the Iron Throne. There's incest, infanticide and adultery – but also starvation, corruption and council meetings. We meet giant wolves in the forests, burly knights in brothels and tiny kids in battle; kings who have no interest in ruling, and politicians who can barely contain their contempt for authority. You can lose your head (literally) if you cross the wrong man, »
- Richard Vine
Review: HBO's Fantasy Epic 'Game Of Thrones' Returns For A Satisfying Sophomore Season
30 March 2012 7:00 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Ever since HBO changed the landscape of television dramas back in the late 90s, a dozen other networks have stepped up to try to follow in their footsteps with their own challenging, original programming. So how does the pay cable network stay ahead of the pack? By taking risks that no other network can afford to take (literally). Many of the recent dramas in their stable have come from showrunners who have shepherded previous hits -- “Luck” from “Deadwood” creator David Milch; “True Blood” from “Six Feet Under” creator Alan Ball; “Boardwalk Empire” from “The Sopranos” vet Terrence Winter; “Treme” from “The Wire” creator David Simon -- but their medieval epic “Game of Thrones” is a beast all its own. Adapted from George R. R. Martin’s popular fantasy series “A Song of Ice And Fire” by novelist D.B. Weiss and writer/screenwriter David Benioff (“25th Hour,” “Troy”), the series »
- Cory Everett
The Legend of Awesomest Maximus
21 March 2012 11:39 AM, PDT | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »
Blending elements of Zack Snyder’s 300 and Wolfgang Petersen’s Troy together, National Lampoon’s The Legend of Awesomest Maximus presents comedy that only Hollywood comedy hacks like Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer could be proud of. Surprisingly, this Awesomest Maximus wasn’t written by them, but you’d never know it as it offers the same brand of immature humor where, in the absence of actual punch lines, we’re treated to lines that will involve testicles, boobies, gay bashing, farts, sex, or whatever else a fifth grader thinks would be hilarious at a slumber party. Really, this is just a poorly written, 90-minute excuse to show off Kristanna Loken and Sophie Monk’s breasts. And they’re great breasts, sure, but it seems like Will Sasso and Rip Torn didn’t get the memo, as they attempt to make something out of the worthless script.
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- Lex Walker
The TVLine-Up: TV Worth Watching This Thursday
15 March 2012 7:42 AM, PDT | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
On TV this Thursday: School is (finally) back in session on Community, CIA agent Ashley Judd’s son goes Missing, the Project Runway All Stars present their final collections, Archer braves the final frontier and more. As but a supplement to TVLine’s original features (linked below), here are nine programs to keep on your radar.
Smallville‘s Cassidy Freeman Teases ‘Sordid’ Vampire Diaries Threesome, Reigniting Damon’s Bad Boy Ways
8 pm American Idol (Fox) | This week’s live results — and a possible ejection from the competition.
8 pm Missing (ABC) | Series premiere: In her first TV starring role, Ashley Judd »
- Alyse Whitney
Angelina Jolie Beau Brad Pitt Turns History Teacher
13 March 2012 6:16 AM, PDT | National Ledger | See recent National Ledger news »
Brad Pitt is reportedly a fan of historical battle re-enactment days. The 48-year-old 'Troy' actor - who has six children with partner Angelina Jolie - apparently got a taste for the hobby while trying to find a way to make history appeal to his oldest son Maddox, 10. A source said: "Brad has always been passionate about history. "Maddox was really interested in wars but hated all other aspects of the subject so Brad hatched a plan for them to dress up and go to re-enactment days. "He bought suits of armor and even special weapons. Now all the kids are really interested in history." With his brood hooked, the 'Moneyball' actor is said to be planning to teach Pax, eight, Zahara, seven, and Shiloh, five, all about historic battles while Angelina watches three-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne. The insider told The Sun newspaper: "He's going to »
Brad Pitt 'loves battle re-enactment days'
12 March 2012 11:05 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Brad Pitt is reportedly a fan of historical battle re-enactment days. The 48-year-old 'Troy' actor - who has six children with partner Angelina Jolie - apparently got a taste for the hobby whilst trying to find a way to make history appeal to his oldest son Maddox, 10. A source said: 'Brad has always been passionate about history. 'Maddox was really interested in wars but hated all other aspects of the subject so Brad hatched a plan for them to dress up and go to re-enactment days. 'He bought suits of armour and even special weapons. Now all the kids are really interested in history.' With his brood hooked, the 'Moneyball' actor is said to be planning to teach Pax, »
Rose Byrne, Asher Keddie, Natalie Imbruglia up for Instyle’s Women of Style awards
11 March 2012 6:16 PM, PDT | Encore Magazine | See recent Encore Magazine news »
InStyle Magazine has announced the nominees for its Women of Style Awards with actresses Rose Byrne and Asher Keddie and TV presenter, and singer Natalie Imbruglia up for the award.
The announcement:
Monday 12th March, 2012: InStyle and Audi have announced the nominees for the prestigious annual InStyle and Audi Women of Style Awards. Nominees in the News and Entertainment category are: Rose Byrne, Actress; Asher Keddie, Actress; and Natalie Imbruglia, TV Presenter and Singer.
The InStyle and Audi Women of Style Awards honour Australia’s most inspirational and innovative women, be they in an artistic, business, lifestyle or community-related field.
“These women are true pioneers within their field, and we look forward to sharing their inspirational achievements with our readers in 2012,” Kerrie McCallum, Editor, InStyle said.
2012 InStyle and Audi Women of Style Awards nominees – News and Entertainment category:
Rose Byrne, Actress: Since making her acting debut aged eight with »
- Colin Delaney
Before The Dark Knight Rises – 10 Batman Films That Never Were
11 March 2012 5:24 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
Gotham City is a environment open to interpretation. One reader may view the urban conurbation as a land synonymous with fantastical tragedy with Gothic demonic structures rupturing from Hell, reaching to infect the Heavens with venomous smog and liquid night. An operatic land so immersed in darkness and corruption, that its evil dons the comforting smile of a jester – whilst its only hero basks in shadows; wearing the sinister, almost Satanic, image of a Bat.
Others may conjure the conception of hope from the Detective Comic pages – hope that heroism can prosper in the most dire of places – whilst some might synthesise The Dark Knight’s world of urban decadence with our own; thriving on the comic’s presentation of post-modern realism. This is precisely what makes Batman a tremendous character to watch on screen. With every new director; be it Burton, Schumacher or Nolan, we are presented with a »
- Tommy Marques
[SXSW '12] Trailer, Poster, Hi-Res Imagery From 'Citadel'
8 March 2012 12:35 PM, PST | bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news »
The SXSW Film Festival kicks off tomorrow in Austin and we've landed a pair of new hi-res images and the festiva one-sheet for the Irish Citadel. The Irish/UK co-production is directed by hot new writer-director Ciarán Foy. The film features Aneurin Barnard (Ironclad, Hunky Dory, Guinea Pigs) in the lead role of Tommy, alongside Scotlands finest, James Cosmo (Braveheart, Troy, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Runway) in the role of The Priest, and Wunmi Mosuka (I am Slave, One Night in Emergency) as Marie. Co-stars include Ingrid Craigie and Amy Shiels. Watch for more soon. »
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