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Beyond Broken Trail and Lonesome Dove - The Cowboy Career of Robert Duvall

6 November 2009 9:01 PM, PST | amctv.com - Future of Classic: Westerns | See recent amctv.com - Future of Classic: Westerns news »

Award-winning actor Robert Duvall has left his footprints all over the Wild West. Watch Lonesome Dove and you'll see an actor radiating dependability and timeworn wisdom! But the actor's early Western career narrates a different history... one of lawlessness, corruption, and murder! Say what you want about Duvall's Western career, but he can hardly be accused of playing the same character over and over again. Just take a look »

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Crazy Heart Bumped to December Release

6 November 2009 5:23 AM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »

It seems that Fox Searchlight, desperate to have at least one film out by the end of the year (looks like they oddly don’t have enough on their plate this season) will be bumping Crazy Heart up to a December 16 release date. It’s a little romantic drama of sorts, starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and the omnipresent Jeff Bridges, alongside Robert Duvall.

Written and directed by actor Scott Cooper, Crazy Heart centers around “the story of boozing and broken-down country singer Bad Blake (Bridges), who finds redemption with the help of a young journalist (Gyllenhaal).” I don’t know about you, but it would be refreshing to see Bridges not play alcoholics so often in his latter years. He’s becoming sort of typecast.

Crazy Heart was originally a novel by Thomas Cobb, so if you’re interested, check that out!

The Men Who Stare At Goats ReviewJeff Bridges: The Dude Who Stares At GoatsDamon, »

- John Cooper

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De Niro to the 7th? (Oscar's Male Hierarchy)

6 November 2009 3:46 AM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »

Have you been buying the minor huzz (hype+buzz) 'Robert De Niro's 7th Oscar nomination' for the holiday film Everybody's Fine? My friend txt critic saw it last night and sent the following note by phone...

it's, well, fine. most definitely a drama (despite the trailer) and conceptually a cross between About Schmidt and Four Christmases. nice, sweet and somewhat forgettable.

might, Might be a nomination for DeNiro, but i wouldn't bet on it.I dunno. I wasn't betting on it either but Best Actor sure seems vacant this year with only Colin Firth (A Single Man) and George Clooney (Up in the Air) catching any sort of real fire. As I've been saying for months, Fox Searchlight shouldn't have even hesitated to position Crazy Heart for a 2009 release. Jeff Bridges would have a clear shot at the career trophy given the field (if -- and it's always »

- NATHANIEL R

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Crazy Heart sees a December 16th release.

6 November 2009 1:18 AM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »

Fox Searchlight Pictures will release their Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Robert Duvall starrer "Crazy Heart" on December 16th, in time for an awards run. Scott Cooper makes his feature-length directorial debut on the project. The story follows a boozing and broken-down country singer Bad Blake (Bridges) who finds redemption with the aid of a young journalist (played by Gyllenhaal). Cooper wrote the screenplay which is based on the novel by Thomas Cobb. Bridges can be seen this weekend in Overture Films' "The Men Who Stare At Goats" alongside George Clooney, Ewan McGregor and Kevin Spacey. »

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Fox Searchlight Will Bring Out Crazy Heart on December 16

5 November 2009 4:11 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

In a story from Variety, it looks like Fox Searchlight is going to bring out the Jeff Bridges-Maggie Gyllenhaal film Crazy Heart on December 16. The studio wants to make it available for an awards run.

Scott Cooper directed this project.

Crazy Heart tells the tale of boozing and beat-up country singer Bad Blake (Bridges), who finds who he really is with the help of a young journalist (Gyllenhaal).

Cooper adapted the script from Thomas Cobb's novel. Robert Duvall also stars is this film.

Fox Searchlight bought the film in July.

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Pa noir Tribes of October renamed The Last City + massive plot details

4 November 2009 12:10 PM, PST | QuietEarth.us | See recent QuietEarth news »

We've all been eagerly anticipating this flick, and while we've hounded the production folks to give us a copy of the promo trailer, we haven't seen anything yet. However, we do know that the film has been renamed The Last City. And to boot, we've got some extended info:

Synopsis:

Year: 2070

The ancient prophecies of hell on earth came true with a vengeance at the end of the Age of Pisces when apocalyptic solar flares brought the modern world to its knees. With the ozone layer decimated, the sun penetrated land and sea. It got hot. Very hot. The rivers dried, the oceans turned to salt, and the Earth was showered with relentless fire. In the aftermath, a chain reaction of chaos engulfed the planet and mankind devoured everything. All that remained was The Last City, formerly the pinnacle of the modern world, now reduced to an urban graveyard of sand, »

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Fox Searchlight Jumps 'Crazy Heart' Into Oscar Season

4 November 2009 6:47 AM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »

By the Los Angeles Times

We knew Fox Searchlight was in love with "Crazy Heart," the low-budget country music drama that stars Jeff Bridges as a faded, booze-fueled singer named Bad Blake who's trying to get his career back on track. Written and directed by first-time filmmaker Scott Cooper, the film costars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Robert Duvall and Colin Farrell.

Searchlight acquired the film in July, taking it off the market with a low seven-figure bid, enamored by the film's acting and nuanced storytelling. Its original plan was to release the movie in the spring of 2010. But Searchlight is now plann... »

- Dylan Stableford

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AFI's 100 Years ...100 Movie Quotes

4 November 2009 4:45 AM, PST | Extra | See recent Extra news »

"Extra" brings you AFI's 100 Best Movie Quotes of all time! From "The Wizard of Oz" to "Taxi Driver," see if your favorites made the list!

AFI's 100 Years...100 Movie QuotesGone with the Wind (1939)

“Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.” —Said by Clark Gable as Rhett Butler to Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara.

The Godfather (1972)

“I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.” —Marlon Brando as Don Corleone.

On the Waterfront (1954)

“You don’t understand! »

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Latest Trailer for ‘The Road’

3 November 2009 11:30 AM, PST | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

Once again we visit the post-apocalyptic wasteland of director John Hillcoat’s adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s Pulitzer-winning best-seller The Road — in the form of a new trailer courtesy of Dimension Films. Previously, we brought you the first trailer for this movie, which showed more of an overview of what happened and sets up the journey a bit.

This one features more of the relationship between the father (Viggo Mortensen) and the son (Kodi Smitt McPhee) and delves a bit more into the perilous journey they are on after civilization is virtually wiped out. If you’re not familiar with the novel of the movie, this trailer should help you realize what kind of movie this is and, more importantly, why you should consider seeing it — regardless of its potentially disturbing and “downer” themes.

Be sure to check back as the film gets closer to release for a full review of The Road. »

- Chris Ullrich

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More Awesome and Depressing Images from The Road

3 November 2009 9:18 AM, PST | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »

It’s not easy trying to keep your kid alive, what with all the cannibals running around licking their lips. For one, kids being kids, they don’t always listen to you, and let’s face it, haven’t we all entertained the idea of selling our kids for a nice meal at least once? Or not. Here are some new images from John Hillcoat’s depress-a-ton, aka his adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road”. Sure it’s depressing as shit and you’ll probably want to slit your wrist after seeing it, but man, does it all look visually awesome or what? Based on the novel of the same name by award-winning writer Cormac McCarthy, “The Road” follows an unamed father (Viggo Mortensen) and his son (Kodi Smit-McPhee) as they try to make their way through a post-apocalyptic America, encountering tragedy and cannibals along the way. Starring Charlize Theron, »

- Nix

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20 New Looks at 'The Road' In All Its Hopeless Glory

3 November 2009 5:11 AM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

I feel like I have already reviewed The Road after my brief comments in my post featuring the second trailer and the comments afterwards.

Now that I have added 20 more images I would say anyone that has already read the book can pretty much piece together the entire film using what you already know and the images and you are pretty much squared away. However, these images are going to be something fun to look at if your number one concern is making sure the film is a faithful adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's wonderful book.

I have added my favorite image from the lot directly below, just click here to be whisked away to the gallery which is now up to 39 images.

Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee in The Road

Photo: Dimension Films The Road stars Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee with supporting performances from Charlize Theron, Michael Kenneth Williams, »

- Brad Brevet

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New Trailer from The Road

1 November 2009 11:50 PM, PST | toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news »

Dimension Films recently released this new movie trailer from the upcoming Post Apocalyptic thriller “The Road” by director John Hillcoat (The Proposition) and starring Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce, Robert Duvall and Brenna Roth. Synopsis: A father (Viggo Mortensen) and son make their way across a post-apocalyptic United States in hopes of finding civilization amongst the nomadic cannibal tribes in 2929 Productions’ adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s thrilling Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Road. John Hillcoat (The Proposition) directs from a screenplay provided by Joe Penhall. Charlize Theron co-stars in the Dimension Films release. - Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest movie stills [...] »

- Brian Corder

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New trailer for post-apocalyptic drama 'The Road'

31 October 2009 | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

We have added the second full trailer to the upcoming post-apocalyptic drama, 'The Road'. Based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy the film stars Viggo Mortensen, Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce and Robert Duvall.Watch the trailer below;A man who begins a nightmarish road trip after a nuclear explosion. He is trying to get his son to safety and is forced to fend off cannibals along the way. »

- Anthony Pearson

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New Trailer For Viggo Mortenson Apocalyptic Tale The Road

30 October 2009 8:00 PM, PDT | MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news »

I have always had a thing for apocalyptic films. Heck I even like the uber crappy Postman and Waterworld. Alot! So needless to say I am very excited for the upcoming film The Road. Below you can checkout the brand new trailer. Although not as good as the first trailer it does look like alot of fun.

The Road revolves around a nameless man who is trying to get his son to safety after a nuclear fallout. Unfortunately the road to keeping his son safe turns into a nightmare as it is dangerously filled with survivors who have turned into mutated cannibal armies.  It stars Viggo Mortensen, Charlize Theron, Robert Duvall, and Guy Pearce.

 

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New 'The Road' Trailer Reels In the Bleak

30 October 2009 7:38 PM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »

Dimension Films has presented another look at the November-released "The Road" in the form of a new trailer. Debuted via Yahoo! Movies, the two-minute plus sneak peek offers a more depressing tone of the movie. A narration is provided by leading man Viggo Mortensen, while glimpses of him and his on-screen son, Kodi Smit-McPhee, struggling to survive flash.

This post-apocalyptic movie is based on Cormac McCarthy's best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. It follows an unnamed father and his young son as they make their way toward the coast for possible food, shelter and safety after an unspecified cataclysmic event. With scarce shelter and resources available to them, they have to avoid the lawless cannibalistic bands that stalk the road along the way.

Dubbed to be "the most important film of the year" by Esquire, "The Road" stars Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce and Robert Duvall in addition to Mortensen and Smit-McPhee. »

- AceShowbiz.com

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New Trailer: The Road

30 October 2009 5:07 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

A new trailer debuted today for the post-apocalyptic scare-fest The Road and we've got it for you, scorched Earth and all. Dig it!

The Road starring Viggo Mortensen, Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce, Robert Duvall, and Garret Dillahunt is the epic post-apocalyptic tale of a journey taken by a father (Mortensen) and his young son (newcomer Kodi Smit-McPhee) across a barren landscape that was blasted by an unnamed cataclysm that destroyed civilization and most life on earth.

Look for the film in theatres on November 25th because who doesn't like a side of mayhem with their turkey?

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- Uncle Creepy

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New “The Road” Trailer

30 October 2009 3:22 PM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »

A new trailer for “The Road” directed by John Hillcoat from a script by Joe Penhall has hit the web.

Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee in “The Road”

Academy Award nominee Viggo Mortensen, Academy Award winners Robert Duvall and Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce and 12-year-old Kodi Smit McPhee star in the big-screen adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Road.”

This is a story of a man (Mortensen) and his son (Smit-McPhee) walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind. It is cold enough to crack stones, and, when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark. Their destination is the coast, although they don’t know what, if anything, awaits them there. They have nothing: just a pistol to defend themselves against the lawless bands that stalk the road, the clothes they are wearing, a »

- Fiona

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Second Trailer for ‘The Road’ Released

30 October 2009 3:06 PM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »

The second trailer has been released for Viggo Mortensen’s latest movie, The Road. Jon was lucky enough to see this movie at the London Film Festival and as soon as it finished text me to say it’s the movie of the year. You can read his review here. The Road is based on the book by Cormack McCarthy, is directed by John Hillcoat and also stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Molly Parker, Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce and Robert Duvall.

Here’s the synopsis in a nutshell:

An epic post-apocalyptic tale of the survival of a father and his young son as they journey across a barren America that was destroyed by a mysterious cataclysm. It imagines a future in which men are pushed to the worst and the best that they are capable of — a future in which a father and his son are sustained by love.

The Road is »

- David Sztypuljak

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New Trailer For The Road Keeps Carrying The Fire

30 October 2009 2:03 PM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »

Don.t let the relatively unknown director, John Hillcoat (The Proposition), and writer, Joe Penhall (Blue/Orange), scare you away.The Road is shaping up to be nothing less than a thoughtful and invigorating ride. With a solid 88% .Fresh. rating over at Rotten Tomatoes, this film isn.t poised for much disappointment. Adapting Cormac McCarthy.s Pullitzer Prize winning 2006 novel of the same name, the film pits two nameless protagonists, Man (Viggo Mortensen) and Son (Kodi Smit-McPhee), in a dreary, Terminator Salvation-like visually gritty post-apocalyptic landscape. Receiving support from Charlize Therone, Robert Duvall, and Guy Pearce, the cast certainly rounds itself out quite nicely. Wait a minute.let.s rewind: Did I just liken Cormac McCarthy.s The Road to McG.s Terminator Salvation? I am so sorry. Please forgive me. And, while we.re asking for forgiveness, please also forgive the trailer.s utterly ridiculous score that kicks »

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Second Trailer for 'The Road' Proves There's No Honest Way to Market It

30 October 2009 1:35 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

Viggo Mortensen in The Road

Photo: Dimension Films The first trailer for The Road was a terrible mis-characterization and now Yahoo has debuted a second trailer and while it briefly touches upon the bleak and helpless nature of the film (primarily via Viggo's strained voice over) the musical choices and cutting of the footage (particularly in the second half) are far more uplifting and hopeful than the film ever is.

I loved the book and recommend everyone read it, but if you are looking forward to this film and have not yet read it, I highly suggest you hold off because the images on the screen can't hold up to the words on the page even if this is about as faithful an adaptation as you could get. I can't quite put my finger on what exactly went wrong with John Hillcoat's adaptation of The Road, but there is »

- Brad Brevet

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