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Golden Globe Nominations, Leighton Meester And Tisha Taylor Murphy In Today's Twitter-Wood
3 hours ago | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Golden Globe Nominations were the talk of Twitter-Wood today with congratulatory posts, thank yous and reactions floating around from Jeremy Piven, Neil Patrick Harris, Diablo Cody and legions of others. "Twilight" actress Anna Kendrick was particularly giddy, nabbing a nomination for her performance in Jason Reitman's "Up in the Air."
Not all of today's tweets were about good news, though, and Ice-t was one of the first to post condolences to Eddie Murphy's brother Charlie, whose wife Tisha Taylor Murphy died of cancer Sunday. His thoughts are retweeted after the jump along with a glimpse at Leighton Meester performing at Butter in Manhattan last night. It's all in the Twitter-Wood report for December 15, 2009.
Twitter Pic of the Day:
@peterfacinelli I've been flying so much I think in seeing things here on the set of Nurse Jackie. http://post.ly/F6GS
-Peter Facinelli, Actor ("The Twilight Saga: New Moon, »
- Brian Warmoth
Christopher Nolan’s Inception Movie Poster
7 hours ago | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
/Film reader Keaton M sends along word that a viral for Christopher Nolan's Inception has begun, and revealed the first one sheet for the film. Here is how it happened: "Well the spinning top as fallen on Inceptionmovie.com which reveals a mini game called Mind Crime where you can create a maze for people to play around in. After completion you are rewarded with the first poster." Check out the full poster after the jump. The film's logline is “a contemporary sci-fi actioner set within the architecture of the mind." The rumored plot claims “Inception is about entering peoples’ minds/dreams. A technology to do so has been developed and is done through an injection. DiCaprio and his team work to enter the minds of other characters in order to retrieve/plant information.” Inception features Leonardo DiCaprio as Jacob, a CEO-type, Marion Cotillard (La Vie en rose, Public Enemies) as his wife, »
- Peter Sciretta
Predicted: ‘Up in the Air’ leads nominations for 67th Golden Globes
8 hours ago | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
As expected, the George Clooney drama Up in the Air has landed six nominations for the upcoming 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Directed by Jason Reitman (Juno, Thank You For Smoking), the film revolves around a “job hitman” who works for company that is hired by other companies to lay off their employees during this time of economic uncertainty.
Up in the Air has been nominated in the categories of best drama, screenplay and director along with nods to Clooney, Vera Farmings and former Twilight gal Anna Kendrick.
In an interview with AP, Reitman said, “I can’t put into words how exciting it is to feel and to know that I’ll be going to the Golden Globes with everyone I worked with on this film.”
He adds: “This was one of those ensembles that we really enjoyed working together. We’re a tight-knit family. The idea that we »
- Reel Loop News Staff
2010 Golden Globe Nominations By The Numbers
8 hours ago | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
In case you missed all of the yapping that we and other media outlets have been doing today, the nominations for the 2010 Golden Globe Awards dropped this morning. As is the case every year, there are some obvious picks, a few surprises and plenty of discussion points to get the talking heads... uhhh... talking.
The best place to start is with a straight-up numbers breakdown. Of the 12 completely open movie categories -- Best Foreign and Best Animated don't really apply, as they're so specific -- there are some interesting trends to consider. The Golden Globe Awards are traditionally viewed as a barometer for what to expect at the Academy Awards later in the year. Reading it isn't foolproof of course, and the landscape could well be changed next year due to tweaked voting rules and an expanded Best Picture category, but it never hurts to ponder the possibilities.
The big »
- Adam Rosenberg
2010 Golden Globe Nominations Announced
11 hours ago | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
The folks over at Cinematical were good enough to be up early this December morning to update folks in real-time with the 67th Annual Golden Globe nominations. Things are officially gearing up to the Awards season early next year, all leading up to the “big ones” – the Oscars. The Golden Globes are arguably the second-biggest awards out there, and we have this year’s nominations right here.
I’d say for the most part that the nominations are quite predictable. Not that that’s a bad thing – if it’s clear to all what the best movies, performances, scores etc are, then it should result in them getting nominated (that’s the way it Should work, anyway – hey-oh! ). Before I get to some of my thoughts on who’s been nominated, check out the nominations list yourself, again thanks to Cinematical (as well as GoldenGlobes.org):
Best Motion Picture »
- Ross Miller
Up in the Air dominates Golden Globe nominations
12 hours ago | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
The third film from Juno director Jason Reitman leads the race with six nods, with Rob Marshall's Nine, James Cameron's Avatar and Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds snapping at its heels
Golden Globe nominations: the 2010 list in full
Up in the Air, the third film from Juno director Jason Reitman, leads the nominations for the 67th Golden Globe awards, which were announced today.
The movie about a corporate downsizing expert received six nods: best film, best director, best actor for the film's star, George Clooney, best screenplay and two supporting actress nominations, for Anna Kendrick and Vera Farmiga.
The film has generally been considered a comedy, but its inclusion in the drama category could give it more weight as a potential favourite for the Oscars, which traditionally favours more serious fare.
Another film that has yet to open in the UK, Rob Marshall's Nine, inspired by Fellini's 8 ½, came in second place, »
- Catherine Shoard
Jane Austen Zombie Pic Has A Director!
14 December 2009 5:56 PM, PST | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
There are some filmmakers you feel are natural fits to the subject matter they tackle. Few could best Peter Jackson's vision for Lord Of The Rings. Jason Reitman was perfect for Juno. And then there are the match-ups that are so seemingly from left-field, your neck hurts from craning to see. Case in point: David O Russell making Pride And Prejudice And Zombies. But according to Pajiba's sources, that's exactly what's going to happen. Russell will adapt Seth Graham-Smith's undead-filled version of Jane Austen's classic. And then he'll direct the thing, with the recently-added Natalie Portman playing Elizabeth Bennett. It's certainly an intriguing idea (though, as usual, it's technically a rumour until the official announcement), and we have to wonder why Russell would pick it, having never worked on a period drama or a horror movie before. Which might itself be the point - he's decided to stretch out of his comfort zone. »
The people who ruined the decade
11 December 2009 5:00 PM, PST | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
Part 4: From Michael Cera to Frank Black
Michael Cera Deluding awkward indie boys into thinking they'd get the girl since 2003
Before Michael Cera starred in mega-hits Juno and Superbad, the typical star of a Us teen movie was more likely to be the wonderfully horrible Steve Stifler from American Pie. Since Cera broke out from Arrested Development, lead teen males are now the types who wear newish Sonic Youth T-shirts, stare at their tennis shoes while muttering about Zooey Deschanel and pack as much charm as a destitute leprechaun. At first, Cera's emergence was a huge victory for the geek: 15-year-old Decemberists fans finally had a hero just like them! But then he went and made Year Zero, Nick And Norah's Infinite Playlist and Paper Heart and we went back to our working on our poetry.
See Also Jesse Eisenberg, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, McLovin, Seth Oc
Justinus Kerner Shrivelled old »
An Evening with Jason Reitman, Director of Juno and Up in the Air (The /Filmcast: After Dark - Ep. 79)
11 December 2009 12:45 PM, PST | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
Last night, Jason Reitman, director of Juno and Up in the Air, joined us for a special live Q&A with /Film readers. Those who tuned in live know that it was an epic night of director-fan interaction. In this special episode of the /Filmcast, Dave Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley chatted with Jason about a wide range of topics. For the first 1 hour and 48 minutes of this discussion, it's all about /Film reader questions and the /Filmcast chat room. Jason talks about how/why he chose to get into filmmaking, why he turned down directing Dude Where's My Car, how he chooses music for his films, why he wasn't really an asshole in front of Tom Ford, his favorite directors of all time, and his affection for NPR's Terry Gross. After that, David has a spoiler-filled chat with Jason about the ending of Up in the Air, and »
- David Chen
DVD Review: ‘Paper Heart’ Intriguingly Blurs Line Between Reality, Fiction
11 December 2009 12:02 PM, PST | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – Some actors are so good that it’s easy to take their work for granted. Take Michael Cera, the veteran child actor-turned-unlikely teen heartthrob. From his breakout work in “Arrested Development,” to his crowd-pleasing performances in “Superbad” and “Juno,” Cera has created a comic persona as indelible as Woody Allen’s.
The sweetly neurotic vulnerability he exudes is so authentic, it’s easy for audiences to confuse the actor with the characters he regularly portrays. Is he a brilliant actor, or is he simply playing himself (which itself is no easy feat)? Such questions lie at the deceptive heart of Nicholas Jasenovec’s intriguing and infuriating romantic comedy.
DVD Rating: 3.0/5.0
“Paper Heart” purports itself to be documentary about one young woman’s quest to discover the nature of love. The woman is Charlyne Yi, a comedian and performance artist not unlike Cera (she’s best known for her scene-stealing »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Review: 'Up in the Air' built on solid writing and fabulous performances
11 December 2009 6:24 AM, PST | Denver Movies Examiner | See recent Denver Movies Examiner news »
The more that is seen from director Jason Reitman, the more his work should be appreciated. His deft touch and minimalist style can easily be upstaged by quirky screenplays or a large name in the cast. If Up in the Air does anything, it shows that Reitman, whose previous works include Juno (Reitman was nominated for best director in a very competitive year) and Thank You For Smoking, can make a mature and relevant film. If Reitman's name is mentioned, it should be mentioned along with David Fincher, Darren Aronofsky and Paul Thomas Anderson as one of the best directors of the early 21st century. Adding in the unadulterated charisma of George Clooney and a superior supporting cast, the film is easily one of the best features of 2009.
Clooney plays Ryan Bingham, a job assassin at the suspiciously named Career Transition Counseling. He spends 322 days a year traveling, “which means »
Review: ‘Up in the Air’ soars under Jason Reitman’s direction
10 December 2009 7:48 PM, PST | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
The more that is seen from director Jason Reitman, the more his work should be appreciated. His deft touch and minimalist style can easily be upstaged by quirky screenplays or a large name in the cast. If Up in the Air does anything, it shows that Reitman, whose previous works include Juno (Reitman was nominated for best director in a very competitive year) and Thank You For Smoking, can make a mature and relevant film. If Reitman’s name is mentioned, it should be mentioned along with David Fincher, Darren Aronofsky and Paul Thomas Anderson as one of the best directors of the early 21st century. Adding in the unadulterated charisma of George Clooney and a superior supporting cast, the film is easily one of the best features of 2009.
Clooney plays Ryan Bingham, a job assassin at the suspiciously named Career Transition Counseling. He spends 322 days a year traveling, “which »
- Erik Buckman
'Up in the Air' review 2 (4.5/5) - An inward examination of what's important to us as individuals
10 December 2009 2:17 PM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
How is it that Jason Reitman has become one of the best directors of human dramas in the last five years? After all, he's the son of Ivan Reitman, the dude who made "Stripes" and "Ghostbusters." He's a child of privilege and wealth, and yet, somehow, via "Thank You for Smoking" and "Juno," he stirred together a perfect sense of comedy and pathos that feels very familiar, even if it's put together with a silver spoon. His new film, "Up in the Air," is his best yet. It's simple, really, an inward examination of what's important to us as individuals, as seen through the eyes of Ryan Bingham. He's played to the teeth by George Clooney, who must now be considered the frontrunner in the Best Actor Oscar competition. Ryan's life is simple. He's on the road about 320 days a year. His existence is airports, airplanes, and hotels. When he gets to his destination, »
Free Up In The Air Screening in Baltimore! December 16th
10 December 2009 9:00 AM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
Atomic Popcorn would like to invite you to book a flight with George Clooney and Jason Reitman. Already garnering Oscar buzz and announced as the best film of the year by the National Board of Review, Up In The Air, the newest dramedy from Juno helmer Reitman, touches down in Baltimore area theaters on December 18th. Read below to find out how you can see it early! Tickets to the screening will be printed out and I will post the link to the tickets the 15th. The screening is Wednesday, Dec. 16th at 730 pm at a local AMC theater.
Check out more about the film below:
Synopsis:
From Jason Reitman, the Oscar®-nominated director of Juno, comes Up in the Air, the timely odyssey of Ryan Bingham (Oscar® winner George Clooney), a corporate downsizer and consummate modern business traveler who, after years of staying happily airborne, suddenly finds himself ready to make a real connection. »
- Nathan Bartlebaugh
Actress Vera Farmiga on what she looks for in a role and why she chose "Up in the Air"
10 December 2009 6:04 AM, PST | Makingof.com | See recent Makingof.com news »
link: http://makingof.com/happening_now/media/up-in-the-air/vera-farmiga-discusses-up-in-the-air/99/861
Vera Farmiga sat down with MakingOf to talk about her new film “Up in the Air” in which she acts alongside George Clooney and newcomer Anna Kendrick. The movie is written and directed by Jason Reitman who also helmed the films "Thank You For Smoking" and "Juno."
In our second segment, Farmiga discusses what she looks for in a role and points out that her character choices are now influenced by different factors than they were in the past. She explains that before she would look for characters that "turned her head" and nowadays she is much more focused on what the story has to say. She also describes how her pregnancy and new baby informed her characterization of Alex.
Click here to watch the full interview. »
Jennifer Garner's balancing act
10 December 2009 3:06 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Jennifer Garner struggles to be a working mother. The 'Juno' actress - who has two daughters, Violet, four, and 11-month-old Serephina, with husband Ben Affleck - admits she finds it hard to find the right balance between her career and looking after her children. She said: "There's an internal battle. I need to work, I need to work, I need to work and I need to be home with my kids and the kids win. "It's about getting the kids up and fed, getting one to school, getting the other down for a nap, going to the grocery store, picking one up from school, getting the other one down for another nap, cooking dinner... I live my life »
Jennifer Garner's balancing act
10 December 2009 1:45 AM, PST | Virgin Media - Movies | See recent Virgin Media - Movies news »
Jennifer Garner struggles to be a working mother. The 'Juno' actress - who has two daughters, Violet, four, and 11-month-old Seraphina, with husband Ben Affleck - admits she finds it hard to find the right balance between her career and looking after her children. She said: ''There's an internal battle. I need to work, I need to work, I need to work and I need to be home with my kids and the kids win. ''It's about getting the kids up and fed, getting one to school, getting the other down for a nap, going to the grocery store, picking one up from school, .. »
MakingOf Exclusive: Watch the “Up in the Air” Opening Credits and an interview with Designer Gareth Smith
9 December 2009 3:04 PM, PST | Makingof.com | See recent Makingof.com news »
link: http://makingof.com/happening_now/media/up-in-the-air/opening-credits-sequence/99/854
Today MakingOf premiered the Web exclusive of the opening credits sequence for Director Jason Reitman’s third feature “Up in the Air.” An awards season favorite, the film recently received two best picture awards, one from the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association (Wafca) and the other from the National Board of Review Awards (Nbr). Along with best picture, the movie was awarded the Best Adapted Screenplay from the Wafca and George Clooney won Best Actor at both as well.
Reitman has worked with graphic design studio Shadow Play on each of his three films ("Thank You For Smoking", "Juno" and "Up In The Air"). These title sequences are an essential part of his films and have been applauded for their ability to set the tone for the film.
Click here to watch the opening title sequence.
An Interview with Gareth Smith »
Up In The Air Review
9 December 2009 11:23 AM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Short Version: Up In The Air is a well-crafted and very timely piece of cinema. A sure contender in the coming Awards Season.
Screen Rant’s Kofi Outlaw reviews Up In The Air
Up In The Air is a film whose entire point can be discerned from its title. This new offering from Juno director Jason Reitman stars George Clooney as a man whose existence involves traveling the country airport to airport, essentially living “above” all that life presses upon the rest of us stuck below.
Clooney’s character, Ryan Bingham, is a corporate ax man. Struggling companies hire men like Ryan to fire employees for them – a way of sparing cowardly bosses the inconvenience of actually having to face their crushed employees. With the economy in shambles, life is grand for the restless Ryan – he has plenty of axed employees to help “transition” all across America, meaning he can stay out on the road, »
- Kofi Outlaw
Movie Preview: Up In The Air (2009)
8 December 2009 7:55 PM, PST | ScreenStar | See recent ScreenStar news »
George Clooney is bringing it home in his new film, Up In The Air (2009). The comedy/drama, directed by Jason Reitman, who also co-wrote the screenplay, explores a very human side of today's economic crisis. The film revolves around Clooney's character, Ryan Bingham, a professional ax-man who flies around the country firing corporate employees. There are three things that Ryan Bingham loves: his life on the road, his position as a hired job assassin, and his frequent flyer miles. A confirmed bachelor who prides himself in not needing anyone or anything, Ryan gives motivational speeches on the merits of a relationship-free life, and pursues the goal of collecting ten million frequent flyer miles. As he reaches the cusp of his goal, he's grounded at the home office in Omaha, Nebraska, due to downsizing in his own company, shortly after meeting a female perpetual traveller, Alex Goran (Vera Farmiga) much like himself. »
- jmaurer@corp.popstar.com (Jennifer Maurer)
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