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Rosanna Schiaffino obituary
18 November 2009 6:08 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
Italian model and film actor, she left the cinema and joined the jet set
Rosanna Schiaffino, who has died aged 69, was one of those Italian beauty queens who began a promising acting career in the post-neorealist cinema of the 1950s. She gave up the cinema in the 1970s and married the handsome playboy and steel industry heir Giorgio Falck. Their marriage and, a decade later, their break-up and divorce, had overtones of melodrama more piquant than the content of any of the 45 films in which Schiaffino had starred.
She was born in Genoa, in north Italy, into a well-off family and, although her father wanted her to pursue studies as a surveyor, her mother encouraged her showbusiness ambitions, helping her to study privately at a drama school and then to take part in beauty contests, which she usually won. These led to modelling jobs, with photographs in important magazines, including Life. »
- John Francis Lane
This Is It Movie Review
30 October 2009 6:39 AM, PDT | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
Here now, a brief four months after his untimely death, is the vindication that Michael Jackson’s fans have been waiting for. This Is It, for better or worse, is the last word on Jackson as a performer and it’s presented here as the ‘dream’ of a concert that no one will ever get to see. It has been assembled from more than 100 hours of footage and pieced together with the oversight of the Jackson estate and the concert’s director, Kenny Ortega.
As someone who was never truly drawn in by Jackson’s celebrity, or the unsavory fashion in which the media dealt with him, I walked away from This Is It surprised and pleased. Whatever else he had been or done in the last 15 years or so, Ortega’s chronicle of Michael’s final endeavor places him back in the role he was always most suited to: entertainer. »
- Nathan Bartlebaugh
In Pictures: '2009 Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth Gala'
29 October 2009 4:44 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Brooke Shields attending the 2009 Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth Gala in New York City. Photo copyright by Janet Mayer / PR Photos. Brooke Shields attending the 2009 Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth Gala in New York City. Photo copyright by Janet Mayer / PR Photos. Bryant Gumbel and Hillary Gumbel attending the 2009 Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth Gala in New York City. Photo copyright by Janet Mayer / PR Photos. 10/27/2009 - Hillary Gumbel - 2009 Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth Gala - Arrivals - Waldorf-Astoria Hotel - New York City, NY, USA © Janet Mayer / PR Photos 10/27/2009 - The Pointer Sisters - 2009 Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth Gala - Arrivals - Waldorf-Astoria Hotel - New »
- James Wray
The Queen Is Too Busy Playing Hostess to Worry About Being a Terrorist Target
28 October 2009 3:15 PM, PDT | Vanity Fair | See recent Vanity Fair news »
Last night at the Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth Gala, in New York City, Brooke Shields was photographed alongside Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, the second daughter of Hollywood beauty Rita Hayworth. (The Princess gets her royal title from her father, Hayworth's third husband, Prince Aly Khan.) Started by Princess Yasmin in 1985, the galas have helped the Alzheimer's Association raise more than $250 million. Hayworth, who died in 1987, suffered from Alzheimer's in later years, and Princess Yasmin tirelessly worked to raise awareness about the disease at a time when it was little known and even less discussed. »
Liam Neeson Joins Everyone Else in Paul Haggis’ The Next Three Days
4 October 2009 8:39 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
It was inevitable, really. Paul Haggis’ upcoming film, “The Next Three Days” stars Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks but it has its claws in any actor it can find including Olivia Wilde, Jonathan Tucker, rapper RZA and even Brian Dennehy, a man who is subject to neither time nor space. Now it’s found Liam Neeson who is currently planning to rule 2010 with an iron fist with his roles in “Clash of the Titans” and “The A-Team”. Neeson’s role is a “cameo in nature” as he plays a man who escaped from prison several times and wrote a book about it. This becomes helpful to an escape plan from Crowe’s character, a college professor and husband of a woman (Banks) who’s in prison for a murder she says she didn’t commit. I hope Neeson’s book also comes with a rock hammer and a full-size poster of Rita Hayworth. »
- Matt Goldberg
'Project Runway' and film noir: What are your favorite femme-fatale fashions?
25 September 2009 1:24 PM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Last night, Project Runway went Hollywood: the designers had to create a look based on classic Hollywood genres, one of which was film noir. Althea, Louise, and Irina all picked this über cool category, and I had high hopes that the ladies would crank out some fierce femme fatale frocks. Wrong! Louise failed miserably (a 1940s actress going to a party dressed as a flapper...huh?), while Irina merely squeaked by with a too-revealing gown paired with an out-of-place poufy cape. Only Althea (whose design is pictured, left) came close to capturing the sexy, dangerous allure of screen goddesses like Barbara Stanwyck (far left) and Rita Hayworth. She even got the hair right. The challenge got me thinking about the rich history of film noir heroines and the drop-dead duds that made them so thrillingly naughty. It's hard to top Stanwyck's shoulder-padded blouses and pencil skirts — not to mention that ankle bracelet! »
- Missy Schwartz
Still Finding Love in 'The Shawshank Redemption' 15 Years Later
23 September 2009 12:22 AM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Tim Robbins in The Shawshank Redemption
Photo: Warner Bros.
It's odd to say, but when I think about The Shawshank Redemption I think about love. It's a dark tale to be sure; of wrongly convicted men (according to the inmates, the prison is chockfull of them), some nasty prison guards, an even nastier warden, institutionalization, prison rape and most robustly, hope. At its core, however, is this story of friendship. And the one between Red and Andy is one of the great friendships in movie history. It begins formally and specifically and you think you know where it's all going, but it surprises you along the way and before long a saga unfolds. The film spans many years, characters come and go but there is always Red and Andy. Darkness looms over all the characters in Shawshank and much of the movie is about Andy and Red fighting that darkness. »
- Andre Rivas
eBay find: Rita Hayworth’s screen-worn black satin dress from Gilda
4 September 2009 2:49 AM, PDT | Boxwish.com | See recent BoxWish news »
While sniffing around exciting movie memorabilia lots on eBay, we rarely come across many screen-used wardrobe items that are over 30 years old, now add another ten years, and another, and another, and you’re getting close, for this week’s eBay find is a staggering 63 years old and is just as desirable and gorgeous now as it was then. Introducing the iconic black satin dress as worn by Tinseltown’s ‘love goddess’ Rita Hayworth in her most memorable film role, that of femme fatale Gilda in the 1946 noir classic of the same name. This is old school Hollywood glamour on a whole new scale…
Considered cinema’s hottest pin-up during the 40s, Hayworth positively smoldered on the silver screen in Gilda, performing an erotic one glove strip tease as she sang “Put the Blame on Mame”, radiating killer sex appeal at a time of incredibly strict censorship in films. And »
The Shawshank Redemption taking to the West End Stage
2 September 2009 4:16 AM, PDT | Boxwish.com | See recent BoxWish news »
There are a few classic films we have come to expect to be amid the top five of many men’s favourite features, among which often sit the usual array of titles – the merits of The Godfather, Scarface, Star Wars and The Matrix having often been discussed over pints and the flipping of burgers on BBQs (we don’t wish to gender-stereotype you understand!) But there is one movie, that isn’t in the vein of these ball-busting action flicks, yet still holds a special place in the hearts of fellas (and plenty of women) the world over, and that’s the weepy tale of brotherhood-bonding The Shawshank Redemption. And we here at Boxwish HQ are very excited to let you know of the stage version’s move from Dublin to our nation’s capital this month. Yes, the Wyndam Theatre in London’s West End premieres its five month »
Mm@M: "9 out of 10 Hollywood stars depend on Lux"
24 August 2009 11:20 AM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
Mad Men at the Movies. In this series we've been covering movie references made on the 1960s show. Even if you don't watch, you're here because you love talking 'bout the movies. Previously we covered a telling Gidget reference, a throwaway Wizard of Oz bit and the scandal of Lady Chatterley's Lover. Episode 4 mentions an ad campaign that featured Hollywood's A-List actresses.
1.4 "New Amsterdam"
Young account executive Pete Campbell is at dinner with the rich in-laws. The father in-law has some unsolicited advice.
Tom: You've got to get that Lux soap campaign over to Sterling Cooper. Janet Leigh, Natalie Wood -- now, there's a day at the office. I'm telling you, you boys have got it made: Martini lunches, gorgeous women parading through. In my next life I'm coming back as an ad man.
Pete Campbell: Well, there's slightly more to it than that.
Tom: Yeah? Well, I'd keep that to yourself. »
- NATHANIEL R
William Castle Film Collection Comes To DVD October 20th!
17 August 2009 11:17 PM, PDT | iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news »
Eight Classic Shockers from the Legendary Master Showman in One Chilling DVD Collection October 20 - William Castle Film Collection, Five-Disc Set Includes Three Films Making Their DVD Debuts: Zotz!, The Old Dark House, and 13 Frightened Girls!Plus The Tingler, 13 Ghosts, Homicidal, Mr. Sardonicus, and Strait-Jacket. Bonus Features Include the Award-Winning Documentary Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story!
Culver City, Calif. (August 17, 2009) – The master of ballyhoo who became a brand name in movie horror with his outrageous audience participation gimmicks will be remembered on October 20 when the William Castle Film Collection debuts from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Sphe). The set features eight of the legendary producer/director’s most notable films, including The Tingler (1959), 13 Ghosts (1960), Homicidal (1961), Mr. Sardonicus (1961), and Strait-Jacket (1964). Also included in the collection are Zotz! (1962), The Old Dark House (1963), and 13 Frightened Girls (1963), each making their DVD debuts. The extensive bonus materials include original theatrical openings, alternate sequences, vintage footage and original theatrical trailers, »
Underrating Rita.
27 July 2009 3:55 PM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
Hello, Jose from "Movies Kick Ass" here with something that's been bugging me since I watched "Separate Tables" last week. The film features an altogether impressive cast with the likes of David Niven, Deborah Kerr, Gladys Cooper, Burt Lancaster and Wendy Hiller among others. But the one who made the greatest impression on me was the incredible Rita Hayworth. She plays Ann Shankland, an American social climber/seductress who comes to the hotel where the film takes place, looking for her ex-husband John (Lancaster).
In a few scenes, most of which feature long silences, Hayworth creates a character with a fascinating backstory. One that's more interesting because it's only suggested (her backstory might vary from viewer to viewer). Most of the time Hayworth slips quietly in the back, partly because her character's "questionable morals" force her to and partly because she's overshadowed by bigger "actors" who shout, acquire funny accents »
- Jose
Sdcc '09: Thursday Horror
19 July 2009 1:48 AM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
The 2009 Edition of Comic-Con gets underway this week at the San Diego Convention Center, promising the biggest pop-culture event of the year.
Fangoria will be there reporting on the action live from the show floor, with constant updates on all the genre panels, announcements, and more - bringing all the latest Sdcc '09 Horror News direct to you right here on Fangoria.com
For those of you planning to attend the 100% Sold-Out show, here's a look at what to expect for genre programming on Thursday, July 23rd, 2009.
10:00-11:00 Fan's Guide to Comic-Con — For the third consecutive year Wesley Strawther, Matthew Jeffrey, and gaming expert Jesse Lopez host a hilarious guide to the San Diego Comic-Con. First timers will find just a little more information than veteran attendees! Room 2 11:00-12:00 Idw Publishing: The Evolution of Comics — Through the lens of Idw's tenth anniversary, founder Ted Adams and Idw editors and creators, »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
San Diego Comic Con 2009 - Horrifying Wednesday and Thursday Schedules
10 July 2009 7:15 AM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Undoubtedly, the best is yet to come from this year's San Diego Comic-Con, but we've got the scoop on all the horrific delights you can look forward to during Preview Night and the first full day of the event.
Wednesday – July 22
6:00-9:00 Pm: Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings - Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly present exclusive pilot premiere screenings of some of the most buzzed-about new TV series of the 2009–2010 season—Human Target, V, and The Vampire Diaries—as well as an exclusive preview trailer for additional upcoming shows.
Writer/producer Kevin Williamson (the Scream movies) is back with The Vampire Diaries, an edgy and romantic new drama in which two vampire brothers—one good, one evil—are at war for the soul of one girl. Based on the best-selling book series of the same name by L.J. Smith, the show stars Nina Dobrev »
- Masked Slasher
Reed’s Bargain Bin: S1m0ne
6 July 2009 10:15 AM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Reed’s Bargain Bin [1] is a recurring column where Reed Farrington tells us about a movie he bought for under $5, and whether or not he regrets the purchase. Despite the clever title and participation of Al Pacino, S1m0ne did not receive much attention from critics or movie theatre audiences when it came out in 2002. The director, Andrew Niccol, had some acclaim as a result of having directed Gattaca (a smart science fiction film about a physically defective human in a genetically manipulated world) and having written The Truman Show (a smart allegorical film about a man who's oblivious to the fact that his life has been manufactured for the purposes of a television show). S1m0ne also has a high concept idea behind it: a movie director creates a computer generated actor who becomes a star while only he knows that the actor is computer generated. I think I’ve had »
- Reed
Shawshank Coming To The Stage
2 July 2009 12:45 PM, PDT | Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news »
Another movie is about to make the transition to the stage, published reports indicated on Wednesday. Prison drama The Shawshank Redemption, which received seven Oscar nominations in 1994, is scheduled to premiere in London's West End in September, with Kevin Anderson in the role Tim Robbins played in the movie and Reg E. Cathey in the Morgan Freeman role. Anderson, a member of Chicago's Steppenwolf Theater Company, is best known for his starring role as a conflicted priest in the controversial TV series Nothing Sacred. The play's director is Peter Sheridan. Both the movie and play are based on Stephen King's 1982 novella, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. »
Scenes We Love: The Lady From Shanghai
27 May 2009 5:45 PM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
I feel like my Scenes We Love offerings are always appallingly obvious (Sidney Lumet! Goodfellas!) but you just can't go wrong with a classic. Plus, there could be a reader out there who has never encountered The Lady from Shanghai except via The Simpsons, and will be blown away by this. Or you might think "Wow, I should see that again!" It's currently playing on Netflix Instant Watch and let me tell you, there's nothing better than spending all night with some film noir. It's how I spent my Memorial Day weekend -- and yes, it was kind of creepy but it was also very glamorous.
So, without further ado, here's the famous hall of mirror sequence from The Lady of Shanghai. This is the end of the film, so it's spoiler filled ... but it's noir, so if you actually expect it to have a happy ending, I'm sorry. Watching it again, »
- Elisabeth Rappe
Tony Award Nominations / Movie Connections
5 May 2009 11:42 AM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
The Tony Award Nominations are upon us. As is my inconsistent tradition, I thought I'd share a little bit about a movies you can rent or think about to create an unfulfilling celluloid guilty-by-association approximation of the Broadway experience of the 2008/2009 season before the TONYs roll around on June 7th. Not everyone gets to New York to see the shows. And even if you live here, like me, you don't get to them in your financially challenged years. Tony Winners Cynthia Nixon (who seems to be everywhere lately, right?) and In the Height's man Lin-Manuel Miranda are announcing them live any minute now.
If you want a reminder of what's eligible which you can use to see who got snubbed check out this eligibility chart.
P L A Y R E V I V A L
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
This is the 2nd in August Wilson's famous 10 play »
- NATHANIEL R
Forrest J Ackerman estate auction begins today
30 April 2009 5:35 AM, PDT | Comicmix.com | See recent Comicmix news »
The most impressive science fiction collection in the world-- and yes, I say it's even more impressive than the one at Skywalker Ranch-- will be going on the auction block today starting at 12 noon Pacific time, and continuing tomorrow, May 1st, at 11am Pacific time.
How impressive is it? Look at that photo to the right, which is lot #660 in the auction..
That's a first edition of Dracula. Not impressed? It's a first edition signed by the author, Bram Stoker.
That would be enough for most people-- but not Forry. He went farther and got it autographed by Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Bill Obbagy, Ingrid Pitt, Karl Freund, Donald A. Reed, Barry Atwater, Maila Nurmi a.k.a. “Vampira”, Carla Laemmle, Carroll Borland, John Carradine, Raymond McNally, Ferdy Mayne, Paul Naschy, Barbara Leigh... and Bela Lugosi.
Take a look.
You can bid by phone or online. Or you can just »
- Glenn Hauman
Blade Runner blaster gun among items in Hollywood auction
20 April 2009 5:23 AM, PDT | Boxwish.com | See recent BoxWish news »
We gave you the heads up back in February and now we’re just days away from the new spring sale of Hollywood memorabilia courtesy of auctioneers Profiles in History. The collection will see the estate of the esteemed collector Forrest Ackermann go under the hammer along with other goodies from Tinseltown’s archives and the item most capturing the public’s imagination is the blaster gun as used by Harrison Ford in sci-fi classic Blade Runner. The fake weapon from the Ridley Scott thriller comes from Hollywood producer and marketer Jeff Walker and has already been dubbed the “holy grail” of sci-fi weapons. So, how much would you expect to fork out for such it’s a one of a kind novelty? Just a cool $100 – $150,000! Too steep for you? Maybe there’s something else on offer to tickle your fancy…
Also up for grabs is the iconic strapless black »
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