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Josh Goldin's Wonderful World
21 December 2009 4:11 AM, PST
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In Wonderful World, which premiered at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival, Matthew Broderick stars as Ben Singer, a misanthropic pot-smoking single dad whose only friend is his Senegalese roommate Ibu, played by Michael K. Williams (The Wire, The Road). When Ibu falls ill, his beautiful sister Khadi (Sanaa Lathan) comes to visit and Ben finds his worldview slowly shifting.
Tribeca sat down with Wonderful World writer and director Josh Goldin recently, where he talked about working with his longtime friend Broderick, chipping away at negativity, and his upcoming project with Jay Baruchel. Goldin's unnamed movie, which stars Baruchel as a stand-up comic in love, will be produced by Albert Berger and Ron Yerxa (Little Miss Sunshine, Little Children, Hamlet 2) and Danielle Renfrew (Waitress). Goldin wrote the script and will also direct.
Tribeca Film: You wrote on the Huffington Post that the character of Ben is a combination of
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Sr Pick [Video]: 50 Movie Trailers In One
11 December 2009 4:37 PM, PST
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For some, myself included, movie trailers are part of the movie-going experience. The commercials that precede them are the annoying things, but the trailers (as long as there’s not too many) add to the enjoyment of going to the movies. Of course, following daily movie news means we see trailers online before we do in theaters, which is slightly less affective in my eyes but nonetheless, a well made trailer can essentially decide whether someone will see a movie or not.
For the most part, the best movie in the world isn’t going to get butts in seats if it has a horrible trailer…
Sometimes they can be subtle yet still stay in your mind afterwards (the Little Children trailer comes straight to mind), and sometimes they can be bold and in-your-face, acting as an all-out assault on the senses to make as much of an impression as
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- Ross Miller
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Film Junk Podcast Episode #246: Steven Seagal: Lawman
7 December 2009 12:50 AM, PST
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0:00 - Intro / In-House Stuff
3:25 - Top 20 Films of the Decade: Spider-Man 2, Anvil! The Story of Anvil, Little Children
22:25 - Headlines: Paul Greengrass Drops Bourne 4, Spielberg Drops Harvey Remake, Entourage Movie, The Birds Remake Gets New Director, P.T. Anderson's Next Film, Tim Burton's Frankenweenie Remake, The Black Hole Remake, Universal's Blu-ray DVD Combo Discs
37:00 - Review: Steven Seagal: Lawman
57:10 - Other Stuff We Watched: Amores Perros, George Washington, The Brothers Bloom, The Limits of Control, Dragonheart, Turtles Forever, ** Greg's Story **, Huie’s Sermon, Shadows, Day for Night, Contempt, Rushmore
1:38:55 - Feature: The Films of Wes Anderson
2:10:00 - Junk Mail: Jay Dismisses Fantastic Mr. Fox, Antichrist as Porn, Movies That Tell a Story Without Dialogue, CG vs Practical Effects, Krull Board Game, People Who Give Good Commentaries
2:41:20 - This Week's DVD Releases
2:42:22 - Outro
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Best of the Decade #18: Little Children (2006)
4 December 2009 9:03 AM, PST
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When we first started putting together our Top 20 Films of the Decade, I really didn't expect Todd Field's Little Children to be among the titles that would make our combined list. However, I'm definitely glad that it did because I think it's a fantastic film that a lot of people still haven't seen. Most of us here at Film Junk overlooked it back when it was in theatres, and didn't discover it until we recorded the very first episode of The Movie Club Podcast [1] the following year (we have our friends at Row Three [2] to thank for that).
Although the marketing for the movie made it out to be a steamy romance or melodramatic Oscar bait, the truth is, the movie borders on dark comedy. I suppose anyone familiar with Todd Field or Tom Perotta would have known that from the start (Tom Perotta is the same man who
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Three New Nightmare on Elm Street Photos
3 December 2009 12:19 AM, PST
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Warner Brothers has released a new photos from the highly anticipated reboot of “A Nightmare on Elm Street.”
“A Nightmare on Elm Street” synopsis: Freddy Krueger returns in “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” a contemporary re-imagining of the horror classic. A group of suburban teenagers share one common bond: they are all being stalked by Freddy Krueger, a horribly disfigured killer who haunts them in their dreams. As long as they stay awake, they can protect one another…but when they sleep, there is no escape.
Donning Freddy’s trademark fedora, red-and-green striped sweater, and four-bladed glove is Academy Award nominee Jackie Earle Haley (”Little Children,” “Watchmen”). The film is being directed by award-winning music video and commercial director Samuel Bayer (Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” Green Day’s “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”), marking his feature film debut.
The teens who are terrorized by Freddy Krueger are played by an ensemble of young actors,
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New Images And Official Synopsis From A Nightmare On Elm Street Remake
2 December 2009 4:53 AM, PST
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In 2010, Platinum Dunes and New Line Cinema will be bringing your nightmares to life once again with a polished remake and revival of one of the most iconic horror franchises in the history of cinema – A Nightmare on Elm Street. Donning the glove and fedora this time around is Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen), starring alongside the crispy dream stalker will be Rooney Mara as Nancy.
But of course you know all this already (we hope), the real news here is that three new stills have been released for the movie, which is arguably the biggest horror remake of all time.
Next to Hellraiser, this film is the one I’ve wanted to see remade the most, due to the advances in technology the studio could really go to town on the dream sequences. Having said that I’ve also seen the Friday the 13th remake and I’m currently crossing
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Cormac McCarthy Thinks 'Blood Meridian' Can be Filmed
13 November 2009 4:30 PM, PST
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Last August I wrote an article headlined "Cormac McCarthy's 'Blood Meridian' Can't Possibly Become a Movie" in response to continued word Little Children and In the Bedroom helmer Todd Field was set to direct McCarthy's blood-soaked 1985 breakthrough novel. Among the reasons given I wrote "there is no chance this book can be brought to the big screen and possibly keep its tone, not in the slightest." In a new interview with McCarthy and John Hillcoat, the director of the upcoming McCarthy adaptation The Road, McCarthy says "That's all crap."
John Jergensen interviewing for The Wall Street Joural said to the 76-year-old author, "People have said 'Blood Meridian' is unfilmable because of the sheer darkness and violence of the story." McCarthy responded:
That's all crap. The fact that's it's a bleak and bloody story has nothing to do with whether or not you can put it on the screen. That's not the issue.
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- Brad Brevet
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Kellan Lutz Talks Nightmare on Elm Street
7 November 2009 9:38 AM, PST
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Kellan Lutz ('Emmett Cullen') spent his downtime between Twilight films New Moon and Eclipse working on the new A Nightmare on Elm Street film. Oscar nominee Jackie Earle Haley (Little Children) takes over the role of Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund portrayed the killer in all the previous films) and Lutz plays Dean, one of the people Freddy terrorizes, in this new, revamped take on the decades-old horror franchise.
Although the La press day for New Moon was focused 99.9% of the time on all things Twilight, A Nightmare on Elm Street came up during the press conference Lutz was a part of. When asked about the dream sequences and what audiences can expect from the 2010 film, Lutz joked that his character actually becomes the steel-gloved killer.
"It's great. I kill Jackie Earle Haley and take away his glove and sweater -- the sweater itches," said Lutz, laughing. "No. You know what?
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Patrick Wilson, Carrie Preston & More Join Starry Artios Awards Ceremony Tonight, 11/2; Janeane Garofalo Hosts
2 November 2009 12:17 PM, PST
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Carrie Preston (True Blood), Jennifer Morrison (House), Elizabeth Reaser (Twilight), Michael Shannon (Little Flower of East Orange), and Patrick Wilson (Little Children, Angels in America, All My Sons) have been added to the roster of presenters at tonight's Casting Society of America New York 25th Annual Artios Awards® ceremony at The Times Center, in the newly built New York Times Building (620 Eighth Avenue). Comedian Janeane Garofalo will host this year's New York reception that will commence at 5:30 p.m. Simultaneously, the Los Angeles award ceremony will be held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel reception will commence at 5:45 p.m. Pst.
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Haley Talks Playing The New Freddy Krueger
31 October 2009
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MTV recently sat down and had a brief chat with Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen, Little Children) about tackling the iconic role of Freddy Krueger for Platinum Dunes upcoming remake of A Nightmare On Elm Street . (Due in theaters April 30th, 2010)
The actor was surprised and thankful for the on-line support from fans when it came to casting and it paid off as this reporter claims he was Platinum Dunes only choice.
As far as the new approach to this Nightmare ? "I think where [director] Sam [Bayer] is coming from is a darker, more serious place," he says. "It's still fun, but I think it's going to be a little darker, and a little more serious." Watch the rest of the interview for yourself embedded below:
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'Nightmare On Elm Street' New Freddy Krueger Thanks Fans For Casting
29 October 2009 3:52 AM, PDT
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'The first I heard about it was people were suggesting me on the Internet for the part,' Jackie Earle Haley says.
By Larry Carroll, with reporting by Vanessa White Wolf
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For decades, Hollywood cast the person they thought would bring in the most money for a movie role, often resulting in some odd choices (Vince Vaughn in "Psycho," Kevin Costner in "Robin Hood," Keanu Reeves in virtually everything) that were largely rejected by audiences. But now, it's the 21st century, and the Internet has made film more of a conversation than a monologue. From Michael Chiklis as The Thing in "Fantastic Four" to Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool in "Wolverine," several high-profile castings of the last few years have begun online — and Jackie Earle Haley couldn't be happier.
"The first I heard about it was people were suggesting me on the Internet for the part of Freddy.
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Whispering Wind and the Profit Margin: A Petition
24 October 2009 6:36 AM, PDT
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Above: Griffith's Intolerance.
In New York, Bam, Film Forum, and Anthology Film Archives are playing forgotten masterworks, unavailable on DVD, in pristine prints: this past week has surfaced prints of Elia Kazan’s America, America at Film Forum, Douglas Sirk’s A Time to Love and a Time to Die and André De Toth’s Man in the Saddle, Norman Rockwell with guns, at Bam, and an entire retrospective to Ulrike Ottinger at Anthology, where upcoming are long overdue retros of Roger Corman and Jerry Lewis. In most cases, it’s been decades since these films have been shown in New York.
Meanwhile, MoMA slugs on with deliberately disposable movies designed to draw families and indie teens who have already seen them: a Spike Jonze retro of his music videos and films; an upcoming Tim Burton retro the museum’s been working on for years; a just-completed “Recent Film Acquisitions
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Needtobreathe Comes To Seattle At Chop Suey 10/24
24 October 2009 1:30 AM, PDT
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Seattle Theatre Group (Stg) presents Needtobreathe with special guests Serena Ryder & The Alternate Routes on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 9:00pm at Chop Suey.
Atlantic recording group Needtobreathe makes a powerful homecoming with their eagerly anticipated second album, "The Heat." Co-produced by the band alongside Rick Beato (Shinedown, Jump Little Children) and Collective Soul mastermind Ed Roland, the record sees the South Carolina- based rock outfit digging into their down-home roots to create a remarkably passionate and personal new collection. Songs such as the acoustic-tinged "Again" and the rejoiceful "Signature of Divine (Yahweh)" see the band melding warm, organic textures to their powerful brand of skyscraping, heartfelt rock. With "The Heat," Needtobreathe blazes a new musical trail, revealing not just the depth of its spirit, but the far reaches of its soul.
Upon signing to Atlantic, Needtobreathe headed to the UK to record their debut album, "Daylight," with British producer Andy Green (Keane,
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Jackie Earle Haley Mooted To Play The Baddie In Green Lantern
19 October 2009 3:53 AM, PDT
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As Green Lantern creaks into production, word reaches us via Slash Film that the long-gestating superhero flick may have finally got itself a bad guy.
It's long been known that the Martin Campbell-directed blockbuster will star Ryan Reynolds as the eponymous ring-wielding crusader and it's now being strongly rumoured that his big bad will come in the shape of Jackie Earle Haley, who will reportedly play Sinestro.
If the movie sticks to the comic book origin story, Sinestro will act as mentor to new Gl Hal Jordan and introduce him to the intergalactic peace-keeping corps before eventually going all evil when he crafts himself a hugely powerful yellow ring - whether or not this will be the plot of the first movie or a set-up for a future sequel remains to be revealed though.
If the story is true, this should be an interesting development, as Haley has done
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What Jackie Earle Haley Has to Say About Sinestro Rumor
18 October 2009 10:48 PM, PDT
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Rumored to be on the top of the list to portray villainous Sinestro in "Green Lantern", Jackie Earle Haley delivered a different story when attending Spike TV's 2009 Scream Awards. On Saturday, October 17, the Rorschach of "Watchmen" confessed to MTV, "I just heard about this, literally."
Commenting more on the rumor, the 48-year-old shared, "I know the guys that are doing it. It's exciting to me. It makes me want to go get the Green Lantern comics and start reading up." While he admitted to have just heard about the speculation, he didn't shoot down the possibility. He said, "I don't know much about it. I'm a comics fan, but I haven't gotten into that one yet. I guess I'd better do my homework."
On Friday, October 16, Ain't It Cool News sparked rumors that the new Freddy Krueger of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" could be playing the villain who
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Jackie Earle Haley Addresses 'Green Lantern' Sinestro Rumors
18 October 2009 8:45 AM, PDT
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Shortly after receiving an Oscar nomination for "Little Children," the Internet began buzzing with fans insisting that Jackie Earle Haley would make an ideal Rorschach in the "Watchmen" movie. When "Watchmen" hit theaters, many fans began lobbying for Haley to become the new Freddy Krueger.
Now, with "A Nightmare on Elm Street" in the can, Haley showed up to Saturday's Spike TV "Scream Awards" having just learned about another possible gig from the Internet: playing the supervillain Sinestro in "Green Lantern."
"I just heard about this, literally," Haley told MTV News of an anonymously sourced report on Ain't It Cool News claiming he will be offered the role of arch-enemy to Ryan Reynolds' Hal Jordan in the soon-to-shoot blockbuster.
"I know the guys that are doing it. It's exciting to me," he said. "It makes me want to go get the Green Lantern comics and start reading up."
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Jackie Earle Haley to star in upcoming Green Lantern film
17 October 2009 11:10 PM, PDT
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All the Oscar attention he got for Little Children payed off in a big way for former child star turned toast of the town Jackie Earle Haley. Haley, who made fanboys cream their pants with his performance as Rorschach [1] (Watchmen) and soon to star upcoming Michael Bay-led reboot of Nightmare on Elm Street (playing Freddy Krueger), will now inhabit another favorite villain as Sinestro in Martin Campbell's Green Lantern.
According to Harry Knowles of Ain't It Cool News [2], Jackie Earle Haley is near the top of the wishlist to play Sinestro, the biggest villain of the "Green Lantern" universe. In the same post, Knowles speculates that Superman will make a cameo in the film, stating it to be ¨an indicator that DC is paying attention and taking note of what Marvel is doing.¨
[1] http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=7&ved=0CB0QFjAG&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.
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Jackie Earle Haley, the Top Contender for 'Green Lantern' Villain
17 October 2009 12:27 AM, PDT
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Following confirmation about its production that has been pulled out of Australia, "Green Lantern" is hit with a casting rumor. Ain't It Cool News (AICN) has come up with the story that the lead villain in this adaptation of the DC Comics' superhero may well be portrayed by Jackie Earle Haley.
According to Harry Knowles of AICN, someone "working on the film" claimed that the new Freddy Krueger of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" is on top of the actors list considered for the part of Sinestro. The scooper reportedly also spoiled that Superman "will be making a cameo," adding that "all depends upon how... other DC things go."
Sinestro is the former mentor of Hal Jordan and the arch-nemesis of the entire Green Lantern Corps. He was banished from the Corps after using the power of the Green Lantern to instill fear rather than combat it. In the casting call,
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Waiter Fired Over Tweets About Actress
6 October 2009 3:06 PM, PDT
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A Beverly Hills waiter has been fired after revealing actress Jane Adams walked out of his restaurant without paying her bill on social networking website Twitter.com.
Jon Barrett-Ingels told the world the Little Children actress forgot to settle a $13.44 (GBP8.96) bill, revealing "her agent called and payed (sic) the following day. No tip!"
After reading the waiter's foolish tweet, Adams returned to the restaurant and handed over $3 (GBP2) to Barrett-Ingels, prompting the waiter to gush about the actress on Twitter.com.
The restaurant's bosses learned about the whole saga and fired the waiter, according to TheHuffingtonPost.com.
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Rate-a-Trailer: A Nightmare on Elm Street
29 September 2009 1:22 PM, PDT
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One, two, Freddy's coming for you...yet again. Hollywood continues with its latest trend of taking something old and turning it into something new with this "reimagining" of the horror classic about everybody's favorite dream killer.
Taking over for Robert Englund as the burned baddie with a wit as sharp as the blades on his glove is Watchmen and Little Children star Jackie Earle Haley, whose nighttime nuisance seems to get a bit more backstory this time around.
While the updated version is clearly designed to introduce Freddy to a whole new generation, there are plenty of elements taken from the original that may help satisfy fans of the 1984 flick as well. Sadly,
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