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Girls on Film: Men Writing Women
13 July 2009 8:02 PM, PDT | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news
There's no way around it. Unless a screenwriter is writing about one-minute section of life where other sexes do not enter, or a world filled with one sex that practices asexual reproduction, men are going to write about women, and women are going to write about men. But can they do so successfully?
This question has been argued for years, flowing through discussions about literature and female-centric moving media. Regardless of theme, men rule the typewriter, and I would venture to say that it's most pronounced in Hollywood. It is palpable every time the screenwriter credit pops on the screen, when Oscar nominees are announced, and even on the picket line, as USA Today pointed out back in 2008. (A post which also notes that women make up less than a quarter of the screenwriters in Hollywood.)
That doesn't mean there aren't female leads hitting the big screen. From Sex and
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Monika Bartyzel
Midway Point: Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2009: #1. Tree of Life
9 July 2009 | From ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news
- #01. Tree of Life Director/Writer: Terrence Malick Producers: Dede Gardner (A Mighty Heart), Sarah Green (The New World), Grant Hill (The Thin Red Line), William Pohlad (into the Wild)Distributor: Int. sales rights Summit Entertainment. The Gist: Written by Malick, this is about the evolution of a young man in 1950s Midwest to his disillusioned adult adulthood. We trace the evolution of an eleven-year-old boy in the Midwest, Jack, one of three brothers. At first all seems marvelous to the child. He sees as his mother does, with the eyes of his soul. She represents the way of love and mercy, where the father (Brad Pitt) tries to teach his son the world's way, of putting oneself first. Each parent contends for his allegiance, and Jack must reconcile their claims. The picture darkens as he has his first glimpses of sickness, suffering and death. The world, once a thing of glory,
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Paramount Vantage: Three Years of Highs and Lows
2 July 2009 | From ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news
- Paramount Vantage we hardly knew you. From an outsiders point of view, you'd think that winning Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor for 2007's No Country for Old Men and winning Best Actor and Best Cinematography for There Will Be Blood would be a sign of better things to come, but at the end of the day, it's not the number of Oscars you win, but the plus and minus on the balance sheet. Vantage sealed its fate way before Guy Stodel came on board and even when Amy Israel was in charge the returns weren't in the plus. Paramount Pictures might be currently looking to merge and cut expenses, but it was a continual set of major faux-pas that has ultimately lead to the demise of the indie unit. When they did away with the Paramount Classics label, they got rid of pick-ups with very little returns
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Irrfan refuses to go nude - News
22 June 2009 12:07 AM, PDT | From GlamSham | See recent GlamSham news
He is considered among the top league actors of the crossover cinema. Known for his scintillating performances in films like The Namesake, A Mighty Heart and the recent Oscar winning film Slumdog Millionaire, Irrfan Khan is all set for his next act in the Hollywood film Hisss which stars Mallika Sherwat in the lead. The actor is back in headlines after he refused to go nude for a film scene in Hisss....
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Khan: 'Indian actors are in fashion'
18 June 2009 4:14 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
Irrfan Khan has claimed that Hollywood is offering Indian actors better roles than in the past. Khan, who starred in Danny Boyle's blockbuster hit Slumdog Millionaire, has previously appeared in several Hollywood productions including The Namesake, The Warrior and A Mighty Heart. However, the 46-year-old said that Indian actors are being given more screen time due to their recent success. He told The Times of India: "Indian actors are in fashion now. Not only (more)
By Sanjay Odedra
A Jolie-Pitt Million Going to Pakistan
17 June 2009 5:51 PM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news
Brangelina really are the gift that keeps on giving. In accordance with United Nations Refugee Agency, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation has earmarked $1 million to aid refugees in Pakistan, where continued violence in neighboring Afghanistan and the resurgence of the Taliban have driven millions of people in the region from their homes. Angelina Jolie has visited Pakistan several times as a Un High Commissioner for Refugees Goodwill Ambassador, but was unable to ply her trade as an actress there in 2006. Because of security concerns the A Mighty Heart crew had to move the production from Karachi to Pune, India. Just last weekend, a $1 million donation was made by the "Brad Pitt family" to establish an...
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Is Megan Fox the Next Angelina Jolie? As If!
14 June 2009 12:06 PM, PDT | From TheImproper.com | See recent TheImproper.com news
Clamoring for a new It Girl now that superstar Angelina Jolie has seemingly settled down into a life of domestic bliss, Megan Fox has emerged as Jolie's heir apparent. But can the 23-year-old Transformers hottie really fill Angelina's shoes? Gimme a break. In 1997, Jolie, then 22, won numerous accolades for her work in the HBO movie George Wallace, including a Golden Globe award. She also won a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award for Gia. Two years later, Angelina won an Academy Award for Girl, Interrupted. Since then, she has been nominated for numerous other acting awards, most recently for A Mighty Heart and Changeling. Jolie has also enjoyed incredible box office success in action movies such as the Lara Croft films, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Wanted. Combined, her films have grossed over $1.2 billion. Contrast Jolie's accomplishments with Megan Fox's star-making turn as "the hot girl" in the 2007 blockbuster Transformers,
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Is Megan Fox the Next Angelina Jolie? As If!
14 June 2009 12:06 PM, PDT | From TheImproper.com | See recent TheImproper.com news
Clamoring for a new It Girl now that superstar Angelina Jolie has seemingly settled down into a life of domestic bliss, Megan Fox has emerged as Jolie's heir apparent. But can the 23-year-old Transformers hottie really fill Angelina's shoes? Gimme a break. In 1998, Jolie, then 23, won numerous accolades for her work in the HBO miniseries George Wallace, including an Emmy, Golden Globe and National Board of Review award. The following year, Angelina won an Oscar for Girl, Interrupted. Since then, she has been nominated for numerous other acting awards, most recently for A Mighty Heart and Changeling. In addition to critical acclaim, Jolie has enjoyed incredible box office success in action movies such as the Lara Croft films, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Wanted. Combined, her films have grossed over $1.2 billion. Contrast Jolie's accomplishments with Megan Fox's star-making turn as "the hot girl" in the 2007 blockbuster Transformers, and the comparisons seem pretty lame,
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Samantha Chang (schang@theimproper.com)
Kate Hudson Goes Dark For "The Killer Inside Me"
22 May 2009 8:26 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news
Kate Hudson is going dark to match the material for her latest movie. The usually blonde 30-year-old star has been spotted with a new darker do to match the dark material of the upcoming crime thriller, "The Killer Inside Me."
Based on the classic novel by Jim Thompson, Hudson plays the schoolteacher girlfriend of Casey Affleck's small-town sheriff who just so happens to be a psychotic killer.
The film also stars TV's "The Mentalist" star Simon Baker who plays a lawyer who is on his tail. Jessica Alba plays a prostitute.
The film, directed by Michael Winterbottom ("A Mighty Heart"), is set to hit theaters in 2010.
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Irfan Khan Honoured by the British House of Commons
18 April 2009 9:19 AM, PDT | From RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news
Slumdog Millionaire has worked wonders for Indian Cinema, not only the movie has won awards everywhere but it has put limelight on the Indian Film Industry on a Global note. Even the actors are being recognized globally now.
Irrfan Khan is a well known face in Hollywood with the amount of movie he is done there. The actor who has played important roles in international flicks like The Warrior, The Namesake, A Mighty Heart. Irrfan has been honoured by the British House of Commons for his outstanding contribution to the Indian cinema. The versatile actor received the award from Khalid Mahmood, Labour.
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British House of Commons honours Irrfan Khan - News
17 April 2009 11:30 AM, PDT | From GlamSham | See recent GlamSham news
Slumdog Millionaire has worked wonders for Indian Cinema, not only the movie has won awards everywhere but it has put limelight on the Indian Film Industry on a Global note. Even the actors are being recognized globally now. Irrfan Khan is a well known face in Hollywood with the amount of movie he is done there. The actor who has played important roles in international flicks like The Warrior, The Namesake, A Mighty Heart Irrfan has been honoured by the British House...
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This Week on DVD: Quantum of Solace, Big Stan, Watchmen: Tales of the Black Freighter
24 March 2009 9:10 PM, PDT | From FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news
It's a big day for Bond fans, as Quantum of Solace hits stores today, along with another volume of Blu-ray releases and a special edition of the oft-maligned Never Say Never Again. Other than that, it's pretty slim pickings I'm afraid. There is Disney's Bolt (which actually came out on the weekend), the animated companion piece Watchmen: Tales of the Black Freighter, and Season 3 of Adult Swim's The Venture Bros. Star Wars fans may also be interested in another installment of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series, and the 10th Anniversary Edition of the documentary A Galaxy Far, Far Away. Are you picking anything up this week? Quantum of Solace [1] (DVD, Blu-ray [2]) Bolt [3] (DVD, Blu-ray [4]) Watchmen: Tales of the Black Freighter [5] (DVD, Blu-ray [6]) Big Stan [7] (DVD, Blu-ray [8]) Master of the Game [9] New York City Serenade [10] Outrighteous [11] Fling [12] Columbus Day [13] Ready or Not [14] Follow That Bird: 25th Anniversary Edition
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Sean
This Week On DVD and Blu-ray: March 24, 2009
24 March 2009 5:36 AM, PDT | From Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news
DVD Links: DVD News | Release Dates | New Dvds | Reviews | RSS Feed Well, it's a James Bond week as we have several new releases from 007. We also have a pair of Francois Truffaut films coming to Blu-ray from Criterion and Paramount has released two new films from its Centennial Collection. On top of that I think this is the first time ever that all of the announced new released dates have "buy now" links with them should you feel the need to preorder some of the latest titles announced including a new Criterion release of Bergman's The Seventh Seal as well as Paramount prestige releases including Benjamin Button, Revolutionary Road and Defiance. I should also note that Bolt will be releasing on DVD today after the Blu-ray saw an early release on Sunday. I detailed this film in my recap last week and should you be interested in what I had
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Brad Brevet
A Mighty Heart - Blu-ray Review
23 March 2009 7:21 AM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news
Digging into their catalog, Paramount finally gets around to releasing .A Mighty Heart. on Blu-ray - an adaptation of Mariane Pearl.s harrowing memoir of the same name. Angelina Jolie shepherds the Mariane role in this careful, poignant saga of Danny Pearl, a Wall Street Journal reporter who is kidnapped by terrorists in Pakistan shortly after 9/11. Resourceful British director Michael Winterbottom, a perfect choice for this material, is no stranger to politics and the Middle East where he has ventured in the past with .The Road to Guantanamo., .In This World,. and .Welcome to Sarajevo.. Shaping his films like a documentary, he rarely relies on manipulation or sensationalism to draw an audience.s interest, instead presenting the
Frankie Dees
[DVD Review] A Mighty Heart
13 March 2009 8:24 AM, PDT | From JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news
Making biopics must be tough. Everyone already knows the story. Everyone already knows the faces. Many of these films are big Hollywood movies with big actors attached—Man on the Moon with Jim Carrey, Ali with Will Smith, Ray with Jamie Foxx or Walk the Line with Reese Witherspoon. Many were made long before this piddly list and more will surely come so long as there are real people with lives interesting enough to justify spending millions to condense their lives into a two-hour feature film.
The problem with the biopic is the epic biopic—they are aware of their own contrived greatness. It’s not to say that they’re bad, just that they tend to try really hard. And the well-known faces of the actors become more infamous than the person they are playing.
But not A Mighty Heart.
It’s sad. It’s pure. It’s real.
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Erin Burris
New to DVD: 'Changeling,' 'Body of Lies,' 'High School Musical'
17 February 2009 5:11 AM, PST | From GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news
There are a few movies you might have missed last fall, and now they're out on DVD - the second chance to discover them, maybe. Some of these had high hopes, and one received an Oscar nomination, but should have a a couple more. So because it's kind of a light weekend at the box office coming, now's a good chance to catch up on these.
Incidentally, our list is just an overview of some of the bigger releases. For a complete rundown, including re- released DVDs and TV series box sets you can pick up today, check out Video Eta.
I think Angelina Jolie will continue to get flack for taking on more serious roles. She's underestimated for her ability because she's overexposed for everything else. The real shame is that in the past two years, she's put together terrific back-to-back performances in A Mighty Heart and Changeling,
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Colin Boyd
5 Things You Don't Know About Slumdog Millionaire's Stars
16 February 2009 12:00 AM, PST | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news
London native Dev Patel, 18, and Mumbai-born model Freida Pinto, 24, have captured hearts the world over for their portrayal of Jamal and Latika, sweethearts whose love flourishes in the slums of India in Slumdog Millionaire. As the two prepare for their date with Oscar on Feb. 22 (the film is nominated for 10 Academy Awards), here's some inside scoop on the young stars of the movie sensation.1. They have beginners' luck Patel and Pinto are movie newcomers; Slumdog is the first film for both. "It was actually the first film script I've ever read," says Patel, who had starred in the U.K.
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Alexis Chiu
5 Things You Don't Know About Slumdog Millionaire's Stars
16 February 2009 12:00 AM, PST | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news
London native Dev Patel, 18, and Mumbai-born model Freida Pinto, 24, have captured hearts the world over for their portrayal of Jamal and Latika, sweethearts whose love flourishes in the slums of India in Slumdog Millionaire. As the two prepare for their date with Oscar on Feb. 22 (the film is nominated for 10 Academy Awards), here's some inside scoop on the young stars of the movie sensation.1. They have beginners' luck Patel and Pinto are movie newcomers; Slumdog is the first film for both. "It was actually the first film script I've ever read," says Patel, who had starred in the U.K.
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Alexis Chiu
Ga'Hoole Gets More Voices
9 February 2009 11:33 PM, PST | From EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news
Zack Snyder's pretty much finished work on Watchmen, so now he's free to focus owlishly on the owl-tacular Guardians of Ga'Hoole, his animated fantasy movie currently in production in Australia.It was previously rumoured that Hugh Jackman, Hugo Weaving and Ryan Kwanten (of TV's True Blood) would be joining the cast, but that seems to have been only a rumour. Today it's been announced that 21's Jim Sturgess, living legend Geoffrey Rush, Transformers' Rachael Taylor and 300's David Wenham will provide voices for the film - although their roles are not yet confirmed.The film's based on the book series by Kathryn Lasky, about an owlet called Soren who's kidnapped by the bad owls of St Aggie's, who try to brainwash him into becoming a soldier for them. He and others escape to join the Guardians of Ga'Hoole and fight back against the nefarious enemy. John Collee (Master and Commander
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Four More See 'The Killer Inside' Casey Affleck
7 February 2009 10:48 PM, PST | From GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news
About three months ago, we discussed the very cool adaptation in the works for The Killer Inside Me. Casey Affleck and Jessica Alba will star in the film, based on the novel by The Dimestore Dostoyevsky, Jim Thompson.
If you're not familiar with Thompson's name, you probably are familiar with his work, which includes two Stanley Kubrick movies (Paths to Glory and The Killing), plus The Grifters, The Getaway, and After Dark, My Sweet. Dark stuff, mostly, and The Killer Inside Me would suggest more of the same based on the title alone. And yes, it's pretty screwed up stuff.
Affleck will play a sheriff who over the course of the film becomes a homicidal maniac, while Alba plays a pro. Screen Daily has announced that four new cast members have signed on - Kate Hudson, Elias Koteas, Bill Pullman and Ned Beatty. Odd that Hudson would show up here.
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Colin Boyd
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