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20 articles from 2009
Streep Nom #9 and Act III: Funny Lady
10 July 2009 10:38 PM, PDT | From FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news
Streep at 60: We've been looking at each Meryl Streep Oscar nod and its competition. Previously 78, 79, 81, 82 and 83, 85, 87 and 88
I believe that Meryl Streep's film career can be divided into five chapters or acts (thus far).
Act I (Liberated Lady) 1977-1981Act II (Chamaeleonidae Erotica) 1981-1988Act III (Funny Lady) 1989-1992Act IV (???) 1993-2001Act V (The Great Entertainer) 2002-presentAfter the High Drama years it came as a shock to many when Meryl was suddenly making comedies. Some felt it was a career crisis and there was some backlash going on. This is possibly hard to comprehend for her new young fans but great success always leads to it and many people were sick of Streep's total dominance as the Eighties wound down. It was somewhat common wisdom at the time that her run at the top was ending, having turned 40 in 1989. Several younger stars were coming into their own
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DVD Review: Broken Lizard’s ‘Puddle Cruiser’
23 June 2009 9:45 AM, PDT | From The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news
If you haven’t seen Super Troopers, Club Dread or Beerfest, you’re probably not familiar with the comedy troupe known as Broken Lizard. Since their college days, Jay Chandrasekhar (Director, Dukes of Hazzard), Kevin Heffernan, Stephen Lemme, Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske have been making people laugh and sometimes, making a movie or two. I first became familiar with their work when a colleague told me to check out Super Troopers.
I scoffed. It sounded stupid. Then, late one night on cable, Super Troopers was on, so I gave it a chance. I was right. It was stupid. It was also one of the funniest little films I’d seen in a very long time. After drinking the Kool Aid and becoming a member of the Broken Lizard fan club, I scoured the internet to find a copy of their first film, Puddle Cruiser. On some crappy website where
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Original Triumphs In Shanghai
22 June 2009 9:25 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Scandinavian drama Original has been named Best Picture at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
Danish-Swedish director duo, Antonio Tublen and Alexander Brondsted, were handed the coveted Golden Goblet award at China's premiere movie event on Sunday by a panel of experts including Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle.
Jury president Boyle called the film "a light, touching and subversive study of mental illness that is both compassionate and never sentimental."
The movie's star Sverrir Gudnason was also named best actor for playing the son of a mentally ill woman.
Hollywood actress Andie MacDowell presented Danish star Simone Tang with the Best Actress accolade for her portrayal of a high school student in Aching Hearts.
Julius Sevcik was named Best Director for Czech thriller Normal, the study of a serial killer in the 1930s.
Chinese film The Search, which is set in Tibet, received the Jury Grand Prix and another domestic entry Empire of Silver was honoured with the Jury Award.
Music legend Quincy Jones was handed the lifetime achievement award alongside veteran French actress Isabelle Huppert.
June 19: DVD alternatives to this weekend’s multiplex offerings
18 June 2009 12:40 PM, PDT | From www.flickfilosopher.com | See recent FlickFilosopher news
We all know how it is. You'd like to get out to see a new movie this weekend, but the Old Testament stippled with fart jokes ain’t your idea of a good time. But you can have something close to that blockbuster experience at home with the proper application of DVDs. In fact, you might even be able to one-up everyone else at the watercooler come Monday, because while they're saying, "Hey, did you see Year One?" you can respond, "No, I saw a couple classic movies from the era when blasphemy was taken seriously." Instead Of: The Proposal, the “romantic” “comedy” in which “poisonous bitch” Sandra Bullock sexually harasses her secretary, Ryan Reynolds, into marrying her to avoid being deported... Watch: Green Card, obviously, the 1990 dramedy in which Andie MacDowell agrees to marry Gérard Depardieu so he can stay in New York. It’s unaffectedly charming, unlike The Proposal,
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MacDowell Turns On Ageist Hollywood
18 June 2009 12:10 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Andie MacDowell has backtracked on her comments that older women aren't neglected in Hollywood - insisting the U.S. movie industry is obsessed with youth.
Earlier this year the Four Weddings and a Funeral star was adamant there are still many challenging roles available for women in their 40s and 50s.
She told reporters, "Films have changed a lot. I think women are finally able to get older and be sexy just like men."
But in an interview on Thursday the star made it clear she is concerned with the way studio bosses try to avoid casting middle-aged actresses.
She says, "In America, there's such a hunger for young people, so you get the young up-and-coming star. And then it becomes a time period when they really don't know what to do with you or how to use you."
However, the 51-year-old is hoping to land grittier parts as she gets older - and urges A-list leading ladies not to pine for the days when they were the hottest thing in Tinseltown.
She adds, "It changes, I think, after 50 - then you become - 'I'm the mother of the 20-year-old'. So I'm hoping there's going to be a shift again and I'll work more.
"I think you have to stay open and flexible and look for opportunities and not be arrogant. You're so used to being the lead or the hot thing. I think a lot of people get stuck in that moment."
MacDowell Loves Single Life
1 June 2009 12:00 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Actress Andie MacDowell is ignoring pressure from her friends to start dating again because she's so happy on her own.
The Golden Globe-winning star split from her second husband, businessman Rhett Hartzog, in 2004 and she's refused to start a serious relationship since.
MacDowell, who has one son and two daughters from her first marriage to model Paul Qualley, has found inner-happiness through yoga and insists she is content without romance in her life.
But her friends are so concerned about the Four Weddings and a Funeral actress staying single, they are constantly urging her to find a new man.
MacDowell says, "I think it's their discomfort with you being single. Now, though, I like being single. I took a sabbatical. I took time to discover who I really am. I think you make so many sacrifices in a relationship to be who they want you to be that you lose track of who you are.
"It was during yoga that I started thinking about the things about myself that I really enjoy. It's ok to be alone."
Boyle To Lead Chinese Film Festival
25 May 2009 6:30 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle is leading the way at China's most prestigious film festival - he has been asked to chair the jury at next month's event.
The Oscar-winning moviemaker will head the board at the the 12th Shanghai International Film Festival along with actress Andie MacDowell and fellow director Andrew Lau.
The trio will decide which movie is handed the coveted Jin Jue Award.
The Shanghai festival will take place from 13 June to 21 June.
Tuesday Top Ten: The Best of 1984
16 May 2009 4:13 AM, PDT | From FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news
For no reason whatsoever I have declared today 1984 day! It's a 25th Anniversary Jamboree or some such. (Don't ask questions. Just go with it) Herewith a tripled top ten: What the public liked, what Oscar liked, what I liked from the year that was. All movie title links go to their Netflix page in case you're interested in giving them a looksie. First a little historical entertainment context: Vanessa Williams was not starring on Ugly Betty but resigning her Miss America tiara due to nude photos (the more things change...), Ricky Martin was a new member of Menudo, people were just discovering what Madonna looked like on MTV, and Scarlett Johansson was fresh out of the womb.
What Oscar Liked
The Oscar nominees for Best Picture were the Mozart bio Amadeus (11 noms / 8 wins), the legendary David Lean's swan song A Passage to India (11 noms / 2 wins), Roland Joffé's war
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There's No Ageism in Hollywood, Says Andie MacDowell
2 March 2009 3:04 PM, PST | From Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news
Andie MacDowell ("Four Weddings and a Funeral") is saying that older women are Not neglected in Hollywood!
According to WENN, MacDowell claims:
"How do I think the industry's changed? Films have changed a lot. I think women are finally able to get older and be sexy just like men. So I'm really enjoying that part - that's my evolution. I think sometimes we seem to obsess on negativity. I think role models exist but they usually don't get the light because people like scandal."
Good for her! But what about the legitimate claims from other women about ageism in Hollywood?
I suggest you guys check out the film "Searching for Debra Winger." It's a documentary directed by Rosanna Arquette about the pressures women face in the entertainment industry.
Manny
MacDowell Denies Ageism In Hollywood
2 March 2009 4:00 AM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Andie MacDowell has rubbished claims older women are neglected in Hollywood - insisting there are plenty of quality film roles for mature actresses.
Veteran screen star Faye Dunaway last year voiced her disappointment with movie producers for denying older female actresses the chance to play major lead roles.
Dunaway insisted movie bosses’ casting decisions are hypocritical because they allow ageing male actors, such as Jack Nicholson and Clint Eastwood, to romance much younger actresses on the big screen.
But Golden Globe winning star MacDowell is adamant there is a string of challenging roles on offer for females.
She says, "How do I think the industry's changed? Films have changed a lot. I think women are finally able to get older and be sexy just like men. So I'm really enjoying that part - that's my evolution. I think sometimes we seem to obsess on negativity. I think role models exist but they usually don't get the light because people like scandal."
Hollywood Gets Independent and Spirited Before the Oscars
23 February 2009 9:00 AM, PST | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news
Before we were overcome with Oscar mania, lots of stars headed to the Independent Spirit Awards in La on Saturday. After the exciting red carpet, the show was full of parodies and dance numbers featuring Teri Hatcher, Christina Applegate and Rainn Wilson goofing it up onstage. The Wrestler was a big winner, taking home honors for Best Film as well as Best Male Lead. Mickey Rourke gave an off-the-cuff acceptance speech, dedicated to his recently deceased dog Loki. Check out the video here. Other winners like Penelope Cruz and James Franco celebrated with their trophies in the press room. Mary-Kate Olsen and Ben Kingsley were two of the many famous presenters along with Jessica Alba, Lucy Liu and the newly engaged Claire Danes. Elizabeth Banks and a scruffy Bradley Cooper also took the stage to present. This awards show honored films that cost less than $20 million to make but gave
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The Men and the Women Stay Casual at the Spirit Awards
23 February 2009 12:27 AM, PST | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news
The women at the Independent Spirit Awards looked beautiful but kept things more casual with their shorter dresses for the afternoon event. Anne Hathaway shined in her off-white dress with feminine details as many other actresses showed off their flirty styles. Cameron Diaz rocked the stripes, as did Michelle Williams in her sleeveless dress with pockets. Mary-Kate stood out with her shoulder pads and long sleeves and the award-winning Penelope Cruz - who had a run in with ex Tom Cruise the night before - look perfect in a frilly hemmed brown dress. Meanwhile, the men ranged from jeans to suits, but still looked handsome as usual. James Franco didn't manage to shave for the event but wore his pinstripes proudly. Aaron Eckhart, Emile Hirsch and Blair Underwood sported the denim look while Mickey Rourke had fun running around the blue carpet chatting with everyone. Make sure to check out all of Buzz,
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Slideshow: 20-Image Gallery For Film Independent Spirit Awards With Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba
22 February 2009 8:18 AM, PST | From HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news
Chicago – This 20-image slideshow contains the selected images from the Piaget event at the “Film Independent Spirit Awards” from Saturday, February 21st, 2009. Celebrities photographed include Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Jon Hamm, Aaron Eckhart, Alec Baldwin, Laura Dern, Anthony Mackie, John Waters, Taraji P. Henson, Mena Suvari, Anne Hathaway, Melissa Leo, Michelle Williams, and Andie MacDowell.
Official press release about the event: “For the second time, the swiss watchmaker and jeweller Piaget, renowned for its High Jewellery collections and exceptional lines of watches, has further strengthened its longstanding ties with Hollywood by deciding to sponsor the Independent Spirit Awards. Since its founding in 1874, Piaget stands for unique watchmaking and jewellery know-how allied with a pioneering spirit. The exceptional talent of Piaget’s craftsmen lies in their ability to constantly reinvent age-old watchmaking techniques and to make people dream by creating emotions around gold and diamonds. Today, art continues to find the
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Stars Flock to Montblanc Signature for Good Gala
21 February 2009 4:19 AM, PST | From Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news
The Montblanc "Signature for Good" Charity Gala was held in Hollywood on Friday Night and the stars were looking amazing. With the 2009 Academy Awards right around the corner, it made for an impressive upscale Hollywood Event that gave support to Unicef's Education Programs. The party was held at the Paramount Studios Lot with Celebrity attendees like, Eva Longoria, Marcia Cross, Emily Blunt, Mira Sorvino, Mila Jovovich, Reese Witherspoon, Christina Ricci, Sienna Miller, Lucy Liu, Helen Hunt, Dita Von Teese, Rosanna Arquette, Andie Macdowell, & Director Oliver Stone. Although Oscar Buzz was in the air, The stars spoke to us...
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Sheridan Goes To The Ball
19 February 2009 5:30 PM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Departing Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan was the belle of the ball in Vienna, Austria on Thursday night after she was named the guest of honour at the annual Opera Ball.
Every year businessman Richard Lugner invites a leading lady to be his date to the glitzy event, and this year he chose Sheridan, who recently learned she would be getting the axe from her hit TV show.
Lugner's past invitees have included Paris Hilton, former Spice Girls star Geri Halliwell, Pamela Anderson, Andie MacDowell, Sophia Loren and Dita Von Teese, who accompanied him in 2008.
Htv Raw: Caped Kingston & Other Celebrity Kids!
19 February 2009 11:33 AM, PST | From TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news
Hollywood.tv joins some celebrity children for a day at the playground. Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale's son Kingston chose to wear a green and purple cape for his day outside. Nascar star Jeff Gordon plays in the sand and on the slide with his daughter Ella, while rocker Chris Cornell is seen pushing his little girl on the swings. Other star sightings include Andie MacDowell talking about her Oscar movie choice and 'W' director Oliver Stone is spotted out on a date.
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Ben Affleck Speaks in Front of a Proud Surprise Guest
19 February 2009 10:30 AM, PST | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news
Ben Affleck took the stage at the Children Mending Hearts Gala at the House of Blues in La last night to present the year's humanitarian award to Anderson Cooper. Before handing the mic over to Cooper, Ben spoke about the Congo, a cause close to his heart and about which he wrote for Time magazine this week. When Ben stepped off the stage, he found a special surprise waiting back at his seat - Jennifer Garner snuck in to watch him and give him kisses at the table before ducking out 20 minutes later. The Madden brothers also came out for the good cause as did Marisa Tomei, who has an exciting weekend ahead as an Oscar Nominee. View 50 Photos › To see more from the event including Kate Walsh, Bridget Moynahan, Perrey Reeves, Emmanuelle Chriqui, and more just read more. View 50 Photos › Images include: Ben Affleck, Benji Madden, Joel Madden, Marisa Tomei,
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Party Patrol Roundup from La to Utah
22 January 2009 12:21 AM, PST | From Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news
Tom Arnold, Andie MacDowell, Cuba Gooding Jr., Dave Annable and Scott Wolf battle it out on the rink as they raise money for the charity "Echoes of Hope" at the 2nd Annual Luc Robitaille Celebrity Shoot Out. The highlight of the night was when Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. did the moonwalk on the ice during warm-up. Watch out Michael! Zoë Kravitz, Slash, Anthony Kiedis, Emily VanCamp, Adrienne Bailon, Danny Masterson and Alan Cumming spotted at the screening of ‘A Sealed Fate?’ documentary film /photo exhibit by Nigel Barker for The Humane Society of the Us, featuring a vegan...
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Over and Over and Over and Over, Like a Monkey with a Miniature Cymbal -- Dellamorte reviews Groundhog Day on Blu-ray
20 January 2009 | From Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news
Phil Conners (Bill Murray) is a fussy, grumpy weatherman who goes on assignment to see the annual weather report from a groundhog in Puxatawny Falls, America’s official home of Groundhog Day. He’s accompanied by his producer Rita (Andie MacDowell) and cameraman Larry (Chris Elliot). When he wakes up for Groundhog day, the day goes fairly normally until a blizzard keeps him in Puxatawny, where goes back to bed at the same place. And when he wakes up, it’s Groundhog Day again. At first Phil is confused, and the second day is odd but he goes with it. But the third day, he realizes the potentials. What about that cute girl in town? What about robbery, or other acts of breakin’ the law? No problem. And then he sets his sights on Rita. He keeps accruing information to seduce her. But after a number of attempts (thankfully, this
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Jim, Jenny, Ben, Ashton and Mariah Smile at Sundance
19 January 2009 7:00 AM, PST | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news
The Sundance Film Festival is officially in full swing and big names flocked to Park City to promote their movies. Ben Affleck stopped on his way to DC for "Reporter," which he serves as executive producer. Jim Carrey had his girlfriend Jenny McCarthy to help support his role where Ewan McGregor is his boyfriend in I Love You Philip Morris. Ashton was there to promote his gigolo film, Spread, with his loyal wife Demi by his side. Funny ladies Amy Poehler, Parker Posey and Rachel Dratch posed for a portrait picture, which is a lot more tame than their film Spring Breakdown. Festival favorites like Michael Cera, Zooey Deschanel, and Sam Rockwell all showed off their films while Paris Hilton made sure to hit all the parties. Mariah continues to look elated in every photo with Nick but her movie "Push" is apparently pretty dramatic. Even Anna Wintour hit the
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