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2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
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Biggest snubs at the Golden Globe nominations: Hey, where's 'Invictus,' 'A Serious Man' and poor Bryan Cranston?
19 hours ago | Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news »
When Golden Globe nominations were unveiled this morning, Clint Eastwood was nominated for best director and Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon scored bids as thespians, but "Invictus" was snubbed in the race for best drama picture. This same odd split occurred in 2006 when Eastwood was nominated Twice for best director for "Flags of Our Fathers" and "Letters From Iwo Jima," but "Flags" was snubbed for best drama picture. ("Iwo Jima" wasn't eligible for that category but ended up contending for best foreign-lingo film.) Speaking of that directors' category: where's Lee Daniels ("Precious")? Other Golden Globe oddities: "A Serious Man" wasn't taken too seriously in the race for best comedy/musical picture. It got skunked, but... »
- tomoneil
Invictus Review
14 December 2009 4:31 AM, PST | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
“Invictus” is Latin for “undefeated” and comes from a poem by William Ernest Henley. Henley was twenty-six and confined to a hospital bed when he wrote the poem; his leg had been amputated just below the knee due to tuberculosis of the bone. Henley wrote the poem to state that despite a crippling and potentially life-ending situation, he would be unbowed and would bounce back stronger than ever before. The country of South Africa was in a similar period of recovery in the mid-1990’s. With apartheid having just been put to an end and Nelson Mandela elected to the office of the President. Mandela had served twenty-seven years in prison for being a leader of the anti-apartheid movement and upon his release was looked upon as a hero from anti-apartheid groups both in and out of the country…read more [411mania.com]
Clint Eastwood’s Invictus is just about what you »
- Allan Ford
Invictus Review: A Rudimentary Sports Drama
12 December 2009 10:38 AM, PST | TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news »
Ever since his 1992 Oscar-winning triumph Unforgiven pushed him into the realm of great American filmmakers, Eastwood has been on a pretty remarkable creative streak. Sure, there have been a few bumps in the road, such as last year's Changeling, 1999's True Crime and 2002's Blood Work. More often than not though, the Man from Malpaso has been consistently turning out solid, sometimes great, directorial efforts over the past two decades.
Invictus falls somewhere in between. While it's a film from the 79-year old that keeps you entertained from start to finish, it's also one that could have been so much more.
Based on the novel by John Carlin, Invictus is set in South Africa during the first half of the 1990s. The film, directed by Clint Eastwood, chronicles the efforts of newly-elected president Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) to unify his country through sports, in particular Rugby. The only problem is that the national team, »
Invictus Movie Review
11 December 2009 5:51 AM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
Clint Eastwood’s Invictus is just about what you would except from an inspirational sports story. But, as a film involving Nelson Mandela and the unification/healing of South Africa, it falls unfortunately short.
Eastwood is a ‘classical’ director in most every respect, and sometimes those instincts result in a film of unique power like Letters from Iwo Jima. Other times, they bring about accomplished but stilted ones like The Changeling or Flags of Our Fathers. For Invictus, the award-winning director peers into the South African situation and Mandela’s time as president and hones in on a particular event; the president’s 1995 support of the nation’s rugby team in the World Cup.
The Springboks, whose mascot had direct ties to the apartheid regime, would go on to defeat the New Zealand All Blacks that year in a victory that was given special significance by Mandela, who had hopes »
- Nathan Bartlebaugh
Movie Review - 'Invictus'
11 December 2009 1:15 AM, PST | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »
Starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Rated PG-13
If you were to boil down Clint Eastwood's movies over his recent resurgence - at 79, he is arguably better than ever - they might all be summed up with the two-word phrase, "it's complicated." Narratively, not so much; Eastwood rarely plays with perspective and chronology, certainly not to the point of gimmickry. But thematically and emotionally, his past few films have not been easy.
Witness the unfolding of the third acts in Mystic River or Million Dollar Baby, the racism in Gran Torino, and the constrasting images of a less prosaic Flags of Our Fathers and the unbelievably graceful Letters from Iwo Jima.
Invictus has "it's complicated" written all over it, but Eastwood takes an easier road. It's gentle and dignified, characteristics you might expect of a film about Nelson Mandela, but it seems never in doubt, »
- Colin Boyd
Brandon's Word: Clint Eastwood's Invictus is a Thoughtful Success
10 December 2009 8:30 AM, PST | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
Clint Eastwood is of a different time. His style is one of measured calculation and controlled photography. He directs with purpose and poise. He's an actor's director, affording his cast lengthy takes without much manipulation or interference from him behind the camera. At times, he uses this strategy to a fault, thinking himself a one-take director or lingering too long, too often. But more often than not, Eastwood's style is a refreshing taste of what once was. And there's no denying that the man just knows movies. With Invictus, Eastwood's latest directorial venture, all the best of him is present, making it his best work since Letters from Iwo Jima and, before that, Unforgiven. As the film opens, we're given a brief history lesson on Nelson Mandela via stock footage. This footage, however, replaces Mandela with Morgan Freeman playing the just-elected, controversial President of South Africa. It's a clever choice, »
- Brandon Lee Tenney
The Best Films of the Decade (aka "The Naughties")
8 December 2009 10:25 PM, PST | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »
Best Films Of The Decade (aka The Naughties) From Alex & Terry
List # 1
By Alex Simon
When Terry and I initially discussed writing these lists, I had a tough time thinking back on 20 films over the past decade which I was really taken with, thinking that movies have sunk so low over the past ten years, that even choosing a dozen would be a short-order job. Thirty minutes into it, my list had nearly 60 titles! After much cutting, pasting, and re-cutting and pasting, here are my top 20 films (in no particular order) of the first decade of the 21st century, dubbed by many as “the naughties.” --A.S.
1.No Country for Old Men (Coen Brothers, 2007) An elegiac blend of stark beauty and full-throttle despair from two of our finest filmmakers, set in the contemporary American West. Every frame is damn near flawless, and would have been an even more perfect vehicle for the late Sam Peckinpah. »
- The Hollywood Interview.com
Clint Eastwood Talks Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift
8 December 2009 2:44 AM, PST | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
'You listen to things because the kids are listening to them,' the 'Invictus' director tells MTV News.
By Larry Carroll, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Photo: MTV News
Clint Eastwood is quite possibly the most badass man in movie history. From "Dirty Harry" to "The Man With No Name" to last year's "Gran Torino," his steely glare, clenched teeth and no-nonsense style have made lesser men soil their pants in fear.
But that doesn't mean the guy can't rock out to Lady Gaga every once in a while.
"Oh, yeah, now you're getting really exciting," the 79-year-old living legend responded when we asked which hot acts he's into. "I know [Gaga] is very big. I know she's very important, and my kids have listened to her too."
In addition to giving birth to nearly a hundred movies, Eastwood has three children (including a 12-year-old) and two grandchildren (including a 15-year-old). And, »
Preview: Invictus
6 December 2009 1:17 PM, PST | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
In the 1950’s, a western TV show called Rawhide hit Us airwaves. One of several series about the old west, it captivated adults and children alike. Rawhide featured an ensemble cast of largely unknown actors, including a young man named Clint Eastwood. Eastwood had appeared in TV and film before, but it was here he really found fame. After Rawhide ended, Eastwood made a handful of TV shows and movies, until his big break came along. Sergio Leone’s A Fistful of Dollars and it’s follow ups made Eastwood into an icon. He went on to play numerous tough guy parts, invariably a cowboy or cop, and was very successful.
He made his directorial debut early on, often combining his newfound talent with his acting. He met with mild success until his 1992 western Unforgiven. It was hailed as one of the best westerns of all times, and gained Eastwood alot of credibility. »
- Barry Steele
National Board of Review goes crazy for Clooney and Clint again ... Will disaster follow at the Oscars?
3 December 2009 3:07 PM, PST | Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news »
The National Board of Review continued its love affair with George Clooney and Clint Eastwood when unveiling award winners today. Clooney's "Up in the Air" reaped prizes for best picture, lead actor (Clooney), supporting actress (Anna Kendrick) and adapted screenplay (Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner). Its helmer, Reitman, was cheated out of the director's award by Nbr fave Clint Eastwood ("Invictus"). "Invictus" star Morgan Freeman tied Clooney for the lead actor's laurels. Two years ago Clooney won best actor for "Michael Clayton." His "Good Night, and Good Luck" was voted best picture of 2005. Clint's "Letters From Iwo Jima" won best picture of 2006 and "Mystic River" best flick of 2003. Last year he won best... »
- tomoneil
Warner Bros. to release 35 Clint Eastwood films in special DVD collection; list of movies
1 December 2009 11:52 AM, PST | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
On February 16, 2010, Warner Bros. is planning to release a 19-disc collection of 35 films that were either acted, directed, or both, by Clint Eastwood. The package is entitled “Clint Eastwood: 35 Films, 35 Years at Warner Bros.,” and will contain features that span from 1968’s Where Eagles Dare to last year’s Gran Torino. The 35th film will be a short documentary by film critic Richard Schickel called “The Eastwood Factor,” which is a play on the original title for Invictus, which was “The Human Factor.”
“I’ve known Clint for most of the time he’s been at Warner Bros.,” said Schickel. “I was fortunate to be able to wander around the Warner lot with him and hear his reminiscences. To be able to show him in the places where he works and lives and feels most comfortable is, I think, a unique opportunity.”
The package has a beginning price of »
- Nick Allen
Warner Brothers Unveils Massive Clint Eastwood Box Set
30 November 2009 10:49 AM, PST | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
So you've got The Dirty Harry Collection, The Man with No Name Trilogy and maybe one of the other previously released Clint Eastwood DVD box sets, but still you need more. More Clint. Well, you must be feeling pretty lucky, punk, because Warner Brothers have just announced plans to release a rather insane collection of Clint Eastwood's films early next year. Clint Eastwood: 35 Films 35 Years at Warner Bros will be a 19-disc set that covers all of his movies released through Warner Brothers between 1968 and 2008, starting with Where Eagles Dare and ending with Gran Torino. This is the kind of thing you usually only see years after someone has passed away, but we all know that Eastwood is still going strong. It's too bad they couldn't get this thing ready in time for Christmas though because I'm sure a lot of dads would probably love to see this under their tree. »
- Sean
TV ratings - 15 November: Doctor Who and I'm A Celebrity make splash in high-rating 'Super Sunday'
16 November 2009 5:22 AM, PST | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
Doctor Who draws 9.1 million viewers and I'm A Celebrity 9.8 million, while The X Factor draws second best ever audience
More than 9 million viewers saw the return of Doctor Who on BBC1, while nearly 10 million people saw the beginning of the ninth series of I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! on ITV1 last night, Sunday 15 November.
The latest one-off Doctor Who special, the first of David Tennant's final three episodes in the role, averaged 9.1 million viewers and a 34% share between 7pm and 8pm, according to unofficial overnight figures.
I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! returned with 9.8 million viewers and a 36% share between 9pm and 10.30pm on ITV1.
This was the reality show's highest-rating launch show since series three in 2004, which began with 10.1 million viewers, a 41% share. That series, won by Kerry Katona, went on to be the best-rating run of I'm a Celebrity.
The ITV1 series, »
- John Plunkett
Aaaff Dispatch: Day Three
15 November 2009 6:00 AM, PST | Slackerwood | See recent Slackerwood news »
What a great day at Austin Asian American Film Festival. I managed to see four features despite a migraine, because the last film was the one film I absolutely had to see (and it didn't disappoint).
The day started with People in the Shadows, a documentary on people in the streets of Tehran. It was more verite, and not enough cinema for me (specifically, not enough context).
But then there was White on Rice, with a quick introduction by co-star Lynn Chen. Hiroshi Watanabe (Letters from Iwo Jima) plays Jimmy, who, despite being in his forties, is still relying on other people to get by -- currently his sister, nephew, and long suffering brother-in-law. When his brother-in-law's niece Ramona (Chen) comes to stay, Jimmy becomes obsessed. Look for a supporting role by James Kyson Lee (Heroes), including an unexpected breakfast-cereal-related costume scene. It's funny, and a crowd pleaser, which is good, »
- Jenn Brown
Celebrate Veteran’s Day with a War Movie Overload
11 November 2009 2:33 PM, PST | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
Instead of doing a cheesy list for Veteran's Day, we here at Fsr decided just to give a run down of all the war-type movies that we've covered over the years (the good, the bad, and the boots on the ground). Some of these you'll be able to pick up at the rental store on your way back home from work, but hopefully your employer was nice enough to give you the day off so you could sit back with a beer, some BBQ and a swelling fervor in remembrance of the monumental jobs done by the bravest members of our society. And since we're overloading here, we went ahead and included just about any flicks that involve soldiers and wartime. We even included some featuring those limey Brits! Look how far we've come since 1776. As an added challenge, why not watch all of them? The General (1927) Battleship Potemkin (1925) The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944) To Hell and Back (1955) Operation Petticoat »
- Dr. Cole Abaius
First Images and Synopses for All Good Things, Pirhana 3D, Shanghai, and The Fighter
10 November 2009 10:54 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Afm* fun continues with the first images and full synopses for All Good Things starring Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst, Pirhana 3D starring Elisabeth Shue and Richard Dreyfuss, Shanghai starring John Cusack and Ken Watanbe, and The Fighter starring Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg, and Amy Adams. These are all films that should be on your radar because there’s a good chance that these films will be getting some major marketing when they hit theaters.
I write and read about films every day and with the exception of The Fighter, these films weren’t really on my radar. After reading the synopses and seeing some shots from these movies, I’ll definitely be on the lookout for further news about them. Hit the jump to check out debut photos and what you need to know about these upcoming flicks.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Andrew Jarecki (Capturing the Friedmans »
- Matt Goldberg
Scientologists scrap openly in Hollywood
27 October 2009 | Cineman.ch/en | See recent Cineman.ch/en news »
Uproar in Hollywood: Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis has resigned from the Church of Scientology and his letter to top dog Tommy Davis has been leaked on the net. It was leaked this weekend that Paul Haggis, known mainly for his screenplays ("Million Dollar Baby", "Letters from Iwo Jima" and the last two James Bond movies) as well as for directing his own films ("In the Garden of Elah" and the multiple Oscar winner "Crash"), resigned from the Church of Scientology (best known for faithful supporter Tom Cruise) this past August. In a letter to the church's spokesman, Haggis gave two reasons for leaving the sect created by L. Ron Hubbard: one is the Church of Scientology's support of Proposition 8, a piece of legislation banning gay marriage in California. "The church's refusal to denounce the action of these bigots, hypocrites and homophobes is cowardly,' Haggis wrote. His second reason was more personal: his wife, »
- Constantin Xenakis (Cineman)
Lee Sparks Film Fight With Perry
25 October 2009 4:26 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Outspoken moviemaker Spike Lee has picked a new film fight with actor/director Tyler Perry after suggesting the Madea Goes To Jail star's hit films are a step backwards for African-Americans.
The Do The Right Thing director accuses Perry of "coonery and buffoonery" in his films - comments the younger filmmaker has taken exception to.
In a taped interview for U.S. news show 60 Minutes, Perry says, "That p**ses me off. It really does - because it's so insulting.
"It's attitudes like that that make Hollywood think that these people (his characters) do not exist and that's why there's no material speaking to them, speaking to us. I would love to read that to my fan base."
It's not the first time Lee has picked a fight with a big name movie icon - he attacked Quentin Tarantino over the use of the 'N' word in his films and also took aim at Clint Eastwood for failing to include African-Americans in his war movies Flags of Our Fathers and Letters From Iwo Jima. »
'Extremely Violent' Manga Series 'Gantz' To Receive Two Live-Action Adaptations
13 October 2009 4:19 PM, PDT | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
From the developing "Ninja Scroll" to the almost released "Astro Boy," manga properties are beginning to have as much movement on the big screen as American comic books—and in Japan, a decidedly hardcore manga titled "Gantz" is set to make that same leap.
Anime News Network reports that Hiroya Oku's "Gantz" will be adapted for not one, but two live-action movies starring "Letters From Iwo Jima" actor Kazunari Ninomiya and "Death Note" star Ken'ichi Matsumaya. Japanese filmmaker Shinsuke Sato is directing the project with Yusuke Watanabe writing the screenplays.
According to Ann, "Gantz" focuses on "a young Tokyo college student who is reanimated after a deadly subway accident. Kei Kurono (Ninomiya) and his friend Masaru Kato (Matsuyama) go on violent, seemingly endless missions at the behest of an unseen host."
"I'm happy with just appearing in a work that I love so much," Ninomiya said of working on the project. »
- Josh Wigler
Gantz: Two Live-Action Films in 2011
7 October 2009 10:07 PM, PDT | Affenheimtheater | See recent Affenheimtheater news »
Aaaand another manga series that makes the jump to the big screen. According to Ann, the filming for not one , but two live-action films based on Hiroya Oku’s Gantz manga will start next month and will continue until April 2010. Masaru Kato and Kei Kurono, two college students who have an unpleasant (deadly) collision with a subway train will be played by Kenichi Matsuyama (Death Note, Detroit Metal City, Kamui Gaiden) and Kazunari Ninomiya (Letters from Iwo Jima). Shinsuke Sato (The Brincess Blade, Oblivion Island) will direct with Yusuke Watanabe (20th Century Boys) writing the script. The films are supposed to open in spring and winter 2011.
Gantz is published in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump magazine since 2000 and has been adapted into a anime series by Studio Gonzo in 2004. Hiroya Oku is currently working on the final chapter of the series.
I’m not a big fan of the (toned down) anime series, »
- Ulrik
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