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Keira Knightley, Christoph Waltz and Michael Fassbender Join Cronenberg’s The Talking Cure
23 December 2009 10:01 AM, PST
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Australian distributor Hopscotch Films announced via its Facebook page that the acting trifecta of Keira Knightley, Christoph Waltz and Michael Fassbender have joined acclaimed director David Cronenberg for the adaptation of Christopher Hampton’s play The Talking Cure. The play focuses on famous psychoanalysts and close friends Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung and their relationship with patient Sabina Spielrein. The movie marks the first from Cronenberg since his 2007 project Eastern Promises and the second time Knightley features in a Hampton piece, the first being the Oscar-nominated Atonement.
Find out my thoughts on the news as a film buff and psychology nut after the jump.
This news certainly brings new life to the project, as no new information surfaced in the past two years since Screen Daily first attached Cronenberg to the adaptation. After his brilliantly directed History of Violence and aforementioned Eastern Promises, I’m definitely curious to see Cronenberg
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Keira Knightley joins David Cronenberg’s ‘The Talking Cure’
23 December 2009 4:50 AM, PST
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British lovely Keira Knightley has joined the cast of David Cronenberg’s next film, The Talking Cure, marking the first project for the accliamed director since 2007’s Russian mob feature Eastern Promises.
The 24-year-old will join Christopher Waltz and Michael Fassbender (both starred in one of 2009’s best films, Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds) in a drama based on Christopher Hampton’s stage play.
The Talking Cure will center on Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud, the founders of psychoanalysis, and their relationship with patient Sabina Spielrein.
Knightley is currently starring in the London play The Misanthrope. The Pride & Prejudice actress is familiar with Hampton’s work, having starred in Hampton’s other work, Atonement.
Source: The Playlist
Related posts:David Cronenberg to gets ready for a remake of ‘The Fly’
David Fincher aims to develop an American version of the British series of ‘House of Cards’
David Duchovny wants more “alien-oriented
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The Notable Films of 2010: Part Four
19 December 2009 11:50 PM, PST
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Georgia
Opens: 2010
Cast: Val Kilmer, Andy Garcia, Rupert Friend, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Johnathon Schaech
Director: Renny Harlin
Summary: An American journalist, his cameraman, and a Georgian native get caught in the crossfire of the five-day Russia-Georgia conflict in August 2008, and then have to deal with their obligation to be impartial.
Analysis: A timely parable on war, or Hollywood propaganda filmmaking at its worst? Wherever it goes, especially in Europe and the former Soviet states, "Georgia" will cause a lot of talk and controversy as the incidents depicted are still so fresh in many's minds. Like all topics of the sort, it'll also have its strong supporters and detractors having opinions on the film long before a frame of footage is screened anywhere.
Shot on-location in Tbilisi, the project also marks a potential return to form for Finnish director Renny Harlin. Given the right material the skilled action director delivered three
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- Garth Franklin
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Movie Review - 'The Young Victoria'
18 December 2009 12:52 AM, PST
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The Young Victoria
Starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, and Paul Bettany
Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée
Rated PG
It's not exactly true that every year about this time, a British costume drama arrives in theaters pushing for Oscar glory. It's not
exactly untrue, either. Last year it was Keira Knightley's The Duchess, and the year before that it was Knightley's
Atonement and Cate Blanchett's sequel to Elizabeth.
So, at the very least, we're getting our fair share of this sort of thing, which brings us to The Young Victoria, a bio-pic
of the longest tenured British royal. Victoria reigned for almost 65 years and is certainly worth a movie, probably a better one,
even.
It isn't that The Young Victoria is a bad film, just indifferent. It is easy to look at, of course, following the blueprint
established over recent years. It features a nice, mostly convincing performance by Emily Blunt.
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Sherlock Holmes Giveaway
16 December 2009 12:29 PM, PST
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Opening on Christmas Day is director Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes. As I have said a few times, I saw the film and thought it was awesome. Great script. Fantastic performances from everyone involved. Amazing chemistry between Jude Law and Downey Jr. A third act that doesn’t suck. Action scenes that sell why Sherlock Holmes is Sherlock Holmes. But more than anything, the film is just a lot of fun. Cannot recommend it enough.
So to help promote the film, we’ve been given a bunch of cool Sherlock Holmes swag to giveaway. If you’d like to get any of it, hit the jump to see how to enter and take a look at the prizing. And if you’d like to get a sneak peak at Sherlock Holmes right now, here’s a link to eight clips from the film.
If you want to win any of Sherlock Holmes items,
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Keira Knightley to Pose Nude for Art
15 December 2009 1:42 AM, PST
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British actress Keira Knightley reportedly has shed off her clothes in the name of art. According to reports, the Cecilia Tallis of "Atonement" has been secretly visiting London's Halcyon Gallery to be painted in the nude by the highly-regarded artist Mitch Griffiths.
"It's considered a great honor to be painted by Mitch. He is a highly respected nude painter and is painting as number of subjects for a new exhibition next year," an insider revealed. "He is delighted Keira decided to take part."
Keira Knightley herself will be seen portraying Lillian Palmer in "London Boulevard", a movie about a South London criminal who tries to give up the gangster life by becoming a handyman for a reclusive young actress. She will star opposite Colin Farrell, Ray Winstone, and Stephen Graham.
Recently, the "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" actress was also reported to land a role
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Tobey Maguire Not Swinging to 'The Hobbit'
14 December 2009 8:59 PM, PST
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Tobey Maguire has just been linked to the role of Bilbo Baggins for "The Hobbit", but his camp was quick to come out with a denial. Responding to the circulating rumor was the 34-year-old's publicist Kelly Bush, who told Movieline the debunking statement. Steering clear of "no comment at this time", the rep insisted, "This is false!"
Speculation of the "Spider-Man 4" actor could be taking on the fantasy film's lead role was sparked by Latino Review (Lr). On Monday, December 14, the site came up with the scoop, mentioning "agency sources" have told Lr that the actor is "in the early stages of talks between CAA and the producers of The Hobbit."
Maguire himself has told Lr back in November during the promotion of his film "Brothers" that he would love to work with "The Hobbit" director Guillermo del Toro. When pressed further, the Red Pollard of "Seabiscuit" was quick to add,
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8 Movie Clips from Sherlock Holmes Starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law
14 December 2009 12:57 PM, PST
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With director Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes getting released on Christmas Day, Warner Bros. has just released eight clips from the movie. While I always post whatever clips I’m given from the studios, I’m actually going to recommend not watching the clips. The reason is, the less you see from the movie, the more you’re going to enjoy it. When I went into the press screening last week, I had only seen the trailer, so I was able to watch the movie without knowing what was going to happen. I strongly recommend doing the same thing as Sherlock Holmes is an awesome, fun adventure that I think everyone is going to love.
As I said when I posted the 37 images a few days ago: Even though I love to nitpick movies, this is one of the rare films that I walked out completely satisfied. Great script. Fantastic performances from everyone involved.
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- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
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Critics down on 'Lovely Bones,' but swoon for star Saoirse Ronan
13 December 2009 10:21 AM, PST
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The Lovely Bones has finally made it into theaters — well, three theaters; it’s in limited release until Christmas. It opened strong, pulling in $116,000 for a per-screen average of just under $39,000. If the movie, an adaptation of Alice Sebold’s bestseller, holds up over the coming weeks, it’ll be thanks to the many, many fans of the novel, and to the legions of die-hard devotees of director Peter Jackson.
Because Bones certainly won’t be benefiting from an abundance of critical love. For the first time since his days of making gross-out, low-budget wonders like Meet the Feebles, Jackson
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Susan Sarandon tips Saoirse Ronan for an Oscar nomination (IrishCentral)
13 December 2009 7:26 AM, PST
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Top actress and Oscar winner Susan Sarandon has tipped Irish starlet Saoirse Ronan for an Oscar nomination for her lead role in 'The Lovely Bones.'
Sarandon, who also stars in the movie about a young girl looking down on her family after her murder, said that the movie had some standout performances.
"I definitely think Saoirse Ronan and Stanley Tucci (who plays the killer in the film) should be nominated," said Sarandon, who won her own Oscar for her role in film 'Dead Man Walking.'
Ronan and Sarandon attended the premier of 'Lovely Bones' in Sydney yesterday and the Irish actress said Sarandon (63), who plays her grandmother in the film, continued her motherly ways off screen.
"Susan did look after me," she said. “Just being around someone as experienced as that is great."
Ronan was born in New York and is the daughter of Irish actor Paul Ronan.
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Pride, Prejudice, Portman & Zombies
12 December 2009 8:50 AM, PST
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Since I’ve been at Screen Rant I’ve written about some odd films in many, many different genres. Sometimes I’ve written about films that tick the boxes in multiple genres and that on the surface at least appear to be quite odd. Well, it’s time to add another film to that list: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.
Natalie Portman will take the lead role as love-longing zombie-eradicator Elizabeth Bennet in this big-screen adaptation of the bestselling novel by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith.
The plot of the film is pretty much what it says on the tin – it’s Jane Austin’s classic novel with a new zombie element grafted onto to it.
Portman will produce through her “HandsomeCharlie” production shingle along with Annette Savitch. In relation to the project, Savitch said:
“Natalie and I are longtime passionate fans of Jane Austen’s books and this a fresh,
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- Niall Browne
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37 High Resolution Images from Sherlock Holmes. Plus Steve Says the Film is Great
11 December 2009 9:38 AM, PST
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While Warner Bros. released the final batch of images from Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes yesterday, due to being in London covering the Avatar premiere last night, I’m a bit late posting them. But while I may be a bit behind, I have another reason for posting the images today…I wanted to say what I thought about Sherlock Holmes as I saw the film and loved it. While I was nervous about Robert Downey Jr.’s accent, I couldn’t have been more wrong. Not only does he sound the part, he’s absolutely kick started the Holmes franchise and I would be shocked if they aren’t making a sequel as soon as possible.
Also, even though I love to nitpick movies, this is one of the rare films that I walked out completely satisfied. Great script. Fantastic performances from everyone involved. Amazing chemistry between Jude Law and Downey Jr.
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- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
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'The Lovely Bones': Five Things You Didn't Know
11 December 2009 3:50 AM, PST
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Peter Jackson's cameo, Saoirse Ronan's 'transcendent' audition tape and much more about the book-turned-movie.
By Larry Carroll
Peter Jackson
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When Alice Sebold's bestseller "The Lovely Bones" hit bookshelves in 2002, readers thought they had died and gone to literary heaven, much like the novel's main character: a recently deceased 14-year-old girl named Susie Salmon. Now, "Lord of the Rings" filmmaker Peter Jackson is unveiling a much-anticipated film version this weekend and hopes to give audiences a similarly transcendent experience.
But before you see the flick, be sure to read our list of the Top Five Things You Didn't Know About "The Lovely Bones." From deleted plotlines to hidden symbolism to canine cameos, we've got the scoop on details that will make your moviegoing experience even more heavenly.
A Hitchcockian Helmer
Some people might be surprised to learn that Jackson has a cameo in the movie
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Rachel Weisz Recalls Playing Laser Tag With 'The Lovely Bones' Director Peter Jackson
10 December 2009 7:30 AM, PST
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From MTV.Com: On its surface, a movie about a dead 14-year-old reflecting on her gruesome murder and how it has torn apart her family doesn't exactly sound like the feel-good movie of the winter. But this weekend's "The Lovely Bones" comes from a one-of-a-kind best-selling novel, and with "Lord of the Rings" filmmaker Peter Jackson at the helm, it might just be one of the most life-affirming films of the year.
"I love it; I think it's beautiful," explained Rachel Weisz, who plays the grieving mother of Susie ("Atonement" Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan), a murdered young girl narrating the film from the beautiful "In-Between" as she makes her way to heaven. "It's very uplifting, optimistic and hopeful. It's obviously about a very serious subject matter, but I think that the overriding feeling is very hopeful and optimistic and shows you life is a miracle and a treasure, and how
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Ronan Aims To Avoid Celebrity Status
10 December 2009 4:16 AM, PST
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Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has vowed to avoid the celebrity party circuit to concentrate on her acting career - because she doesn't want to end up like other former child stars.
The 15 year old was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in 2007's Atonement and she went on to land a role in Peter Jackson's latest film The Lovely Bones, opposite Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz.
Ronan is convinced it's hard for young stars to stay grounded amid all the pressures of fame, but she's determined to steer clear of trouble and keep her name out of the gossip columns.
She tells the Los Angeles Times, "I don't think I would ever want fame like them (other child stars). I have to say, I think Miley Cyrus is still quite young. She's what? Seventeen? I think she's very brave for all that fame to be thrown at her so young. She's like another Britney Spears. I don't envy her at all - or any of those girls who get that much attention.
"I suppose we're different kinds of actors. I focus on my work. The stuff that comes afterward - the press and premieres - it's fine, it's fun... but what I really want to do is work on my acting."
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'The Lovely Bones' Director Peter Jackson Creates A Beautiful Purgatory
10 December 2009 3:50 AM, PST
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Stars Rachel Weisz, Saoirse Ronan and Mark Wahlberg credit Jackson with film's hopeful vision.
By Larry Carroll
Rachel Weisz in "The Lovely Bones"
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Beverly Hills, California — On its surface, a movie about a dead 14-year-old reflecting on her gruesome murder and how it has torn apart her family doesn't exactly sound like the feel-good movie of the winter. But this weekend's "The Lovely Bones" comes from a one-of-a-kind best-selling novel, and with "Lord of the Rings" filmmaker Peter Jackson at the helm, it might just be one of the most life-affirming films of the year.
"I love it; I think it's beautiful," explained Rachel Weisz, who plays the grieving mother of Susie ("Atonement" Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan), a murdered young girl narrating the film from the beautiful "In-Between" as she makes her way to heaven. "It's very uplifting, optimistic and hopeful. It's obviously about a very serious subject matter,
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My Mini-Movie Reviews of "The Lovely Bones," "Invictus," "Nine," and "It's Complicated"
8 December 2009 2:31 PM, PST
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I've been a busy movie warrior lately! Cramming for our deadline to vote for the Critics' Choice Awards (deadline -- Dec. 11th, Yikes!), I've been watching movies non-stop!
So without further adieu, here are my quick mini-movie reviews for "The Lovely Bones," "Invictus," "Nine," and "It's Complicated." I will post my full reviews for each film soon, but for now, here's the shorter, leaner version.
"The Lovely Bones"
Based on the popular novel by Alice Sebold, "The Lovely Bones" tells the story of Susie Salmon (Saoirse Ronan), a 14-year old who is raped and murdered and must protect and look after her family from the afterlife.
Peter Jackson ("Lord of the Rings" films) teamed up with his perennial writing partners, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyen, to adapt the touching and heartfelt text.
The film version is entertaining yet it's lacking the weight of the novel. "The Lovely Bones" the movie
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Full Contact
7 December 2009 9:08 AM, PST
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This week sees an impressive list of heavy-hitters make a late December showing as Clint Eastwood and Peter Jackson deliver their latest, Werner Herzog assembles the unlikely pairing of Udo Kier and Verne Troyer, and Tom Ford unveils his directorial debut.
"According to Greta"
Hilary Duff adds the title of executive producer to her résumé by backing the feature debut of veteran music video director Nancy Bardawil. After demonstrating a dark side on "Gossip Girl" this season, Duff continues to shed her good girl image as a rebellious 17-year-old who proves to be too much of a handful for her mother (Melissa Leo) and is sent off to spend the summer on Jersey Shore with her grandparents (Ellen Burstyn and Michael Murphy), to whom she promises she will kill herself by her 18th birthday. In the midst of plotting her suicide, she begins a romance with a troubled short-order cook
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The Lovely Bones -- First Impressions
6 December 2009 3:09 PM, PST
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Delivering a screenplay of a novel with such scope and depth was undoubtedly a daunting task, and for the most part the scribes effectively communicated the emotional intricacies of Alice Sebold’s work (although fans of the book will find much of the third-act familial drama gone). This isn’t surprising, though, given the confines of page to screen time.
Peter Jackson delivers once again as a director (and turns in a Hitchcockian cameo as well): The film is one of visual eye-candy without the tour de force of his recent summer fare, and the careful restraint in which he handles the material is moving and conveys his astounding range as a filmmaker (no zombies gettin' chewed up with a lawnmower here). The Lovely Bones is heartfelt, certainly, without ever utilizing the ‘on the nose’ tear-jerker narrative gags with which we’ve all become familiar. Brian Eno‘s score,
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Keeping the Mood Light at The Lovely Bones Premiere
3 December 2009 9:02 AM, PST
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Susan Sarandon, Christian Ashdale, Peter Jackson, and Saoirse Ronan at The Lovely Bones premiere in New York City, on December 3, 2009. Photographs by PatrickMcMullan.com. “I didn’t even recognize you!” Susan Sarandon said to an Alexander Wang-clad Saoirse Ronan last night before the lights dimmed at the New York City premiere of the film The Lovely Bones. In the movie, which is based on Alice Sebold’s 2002 novel of the same name, Ronan, 15, plays Susie Salmon, who is murdered in 1974 and watches from heaven as her family tries to track down her killer. Sarandon plays Susie’s booze-bag grandma who helps the Salmon family cope with the tragedy. “It’s great as a young actress to get to be in the company of such great actors who have been around for a very long time and who are extremely comfortable on set,” Ronan said of her Oscar-winning co-stars Sarandon and Rachel Weisz,
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