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Holiday Preview: A Repertory Calendar
3 November 2009 1:01 PM, PST | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »
Tim Burton invades New York, New Italian Cinema hits Los Angeles, Harold and Kumar spread holiday cheer in Austin and everywhere you look, they're celebrating All Tomorrow's Parties -- just some of the holiday film fun you can have this winter at your local repertory theater.
More Holiday Preview: [Theatrical Calendar]
[Repertory Calendar] [Anywhere But a Movie Theater]
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In November, the 92YTribeca Screening Room will have some special guests in the house when it hosts the already sold out "A Conversation with Wes Anderson and Jason Schwartzman" on November 10th, with the two longtime collaborators discussing their latest film "Fantastic Mr. Fox." But tickets are still available for the night before (Nov. 9th), when actor Ben Foster and director Oren Moverman will screen their acclaimed new post-war drama "The Messenger". Much of the rest of the month is devoted to Cinema Tropical's Ten Years of New Argentine Cinema series with screenings of Adrián Caetano's immigration »
- Stephen Saito
Men In Black 3 Moves Ahead; Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones’ Involvement Is Uncertain
29 October 2009 10:18 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Sony has decided to dress up like they work in a funeral home and fight aliens because they’re moving ahead with a third “Men in Black” movie. The studio has hired “Tropic Thunder” writer Etan Cohen to pen the new installment. Unfortunately, the “Men in Black” series didn’t succeed because it existed in a world where sharp-dressed men used outrageous weapons to police and protect wacky aliens. It succeeded because of Will Smith as Agent J and Tommy Lee Jones as Agent K. Their chemistry combined with Barry Sonnenfeld’s direction and Smith’s natural charisma brought “Men in Black” and its 2002 sequel to a nearly $1.1 billion worldwide gross. Hit the jump for details on why all of those elements could be missing from “Men in Black 3″.
While Sonnenfeld is set to return (although he’s not officially signed on at this point), the participation of Smith and Jones is iffy. »
- Matt Goldberg
American Cowslip | Review
20 October 2009 5:53 PM, PDT | SmellsLikeScreenSpirit | See recent SmellsLikeScreenSpirit news »
Director: Mark David Wtiter(s): Mark David, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Christopher Morrison Starring: Ronnie Gene Blevins, Val Kilmer, Diane Ladd, Rip Torn Ethan (Ronnie Gene Blevins) is an agoraphobic heroin addict with no job, and his only ambition is gardening. Ethan’s parents are long gone, but he is still living in the same house that he was raised in. His neighbor Trevor (Rip Torn) is also his evil landlord who has been trying to evict Ethan for several months – as an unemployed heroin addict, Ethan cannot afford his rent. Other than his landlord, most of the residents of Blythe (a small California desert town) try to help Ethan get by. A few old ladies occasionally drop by for a game of cards (letting Ethan win in order to give him much needed cash). The aged prostitute across the street has also taken a liking to Ethan; as has »
- Don Simpson
DVD Review: Third Season of Emmy-Winning ‘30 Rock’
6 October 2009 12:53 PM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – Maybe you’ve heard of a little show called “30 Rock”? It doesn’t set the ratings on fire but critics and award-giving bodies go crazy for it like kids with pixie sticks. Personally, I think the third season of “30 Rock” was a slight step down from the second, but there’s no denying that this is one of the best comedies on television, as its recent major wins at the Emmys proved yet again.
DVD Rating: 4.0/5.0
Sitcom television is always about the ensemble. Think about your favorite comedies. Shows like “Seinfeld,” “Cheers,” “Arrested Development” - they were all amazing group efforts. “30 Rock” is no different. Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Jack McBrayer, Tracy Morgan, and Jane Krakowski may be the five faces peering out the front of the DVD box for the recently released third season, but even they regularly have their scenes stolen by the extended cast, one of the best on television. »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
'Twilight' Fans, Meet The New Men Of 'Eclipse'
27 August 2009 12:53 AM, PDT | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
Get to know the three guys joining the 'Twilight' family in the third installment of the franchise.
Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images
These days, Twilighters have their blinders on and are focused intently on "New Moon," coming to theaters in November. But the momentum is going to keep on rolling with "Eclipse," the summer 2010 film that recently began shooting in Vancouver.
On Wednesday, we introduced you to the female stars who are joining the franchise for its third installment. Now, it's time to bring the beefcake with three soon-to-be fan favorites, each a pivotal character in the "Twilight" saga.
Meet The Cast Of "Eclipse"
Actor: Xavier Samuel
Character: Riley
The Lowdown: In the wise words of both Bette Midler and Sigmund the Sea Monster, you've gotta have friends. Even Victoria the bloodthirsty vampire knows this, which is why she reacts to the bummer news of »
The Golden Boys - DVD Review - Clips Added!
21 August 2009 6:23 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Golden Boys is a film that seems like a homage to the Whales of August. Both films focus on a cast of elder stars, but the earlier picture featured a tighter storyline and better performances. Golden Boys does have some charm, and a curiosity to see David Carradine in one of his last roles, but it also has an unfocused narrative. In 1905 Cape Cod, three elderly sea captains, Captain Hedge (David Carradine), Captain Burgess (Rip Torn), and Captain Ryder (Bruce Dern) are tired of their bachelor.s home being a mess and none of them having any skill in the kitchen. The trio decides that the best way to take care of their needs is to advertise for »
- Jeff Swindoll
[DVD Review] The Golden Boys
18 August 2009 11:32 AM, PDT | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »
When did it become a prerequisite for aging actors to make movies geared toward septua- and octogenarians? The Golden Boys, a labored and irritatingly slow film from writer/director Daniel Adams based on the novel by Joseph C. Lincoln, squanders an impressive cast for the pursuit of a plot that quickly loses what little comedic value it has. The pacing of the film is glacial, nothing is truly at stake, and the drama underwritten and long-winded in spite of how much the film longs to be a nostalgic throwback to the decent man-and-women comedies of yesteryear.
The setting is Cape Cod, circa 1905. Three men, all more-or-less retired sea captains, bicker in their shared home. There’s wise, gentlemanly and commanding Captain Zeb (David Carradine, in one his last roles), rambunctious Captain Jerry (Rip Torn) and the levelheaded but somewhat rebellious Captain Perez (Bruce Dern). Amidst the largely pointless squabbling that »
- Mark Zhuravsky
Cousins Who Miss, Kiss, Hiss & Dismiss
24 July 2009 12:52 AM, PDT | NYPost.com | See recent New York Post news »
In the stress of daily living, like maybe falling over debris on a street being permanently readied for our Never To Be Seen Second Avenue subway, one might not realize that today, July 24, is Cousins Day. Who so mandated this, no idea. Not a clue. I only know Chase's Calendar of Events decrees it. I, therefore, am prepared:
Sissy Spacek and Rip Torn? Cousins. Lauren Bacall and Shimon Peres? Cousins. Lee Remick and the Smothers Brothers? Cousins. Glenn Close is second cousin to Brooke Shields. »
- By CINDY ADAMS
Eccentric Cinema: Coming Apart (1969)—A Critical Overview
16 July 2009 1:34 PM, PDT | Twitch | See recent Twitch news »
When I consider the term “eccentric”, I think of the orbits of comets, irregularly-shaped pearls, and the conversation I had with my ex-employer when our relationship began to deteriorate and she complained that my “eccentricity credits had run out.” Four years later, I have to ask: “Can eccentricity credits ever really run out?” Or more importantly, should they? I think not! And I consider it highly irregular of her to think so.
Now—due to the programming efforts of Pacific Film Archive’s Steve Seid—to the term “eccentric” I associate cinema. “Eccentric Cinema: Overlooked Oddities and Ecstasies, 1963–82”, currently running at Pfa through August 27, 2009, states Seid’s case: “Eccentric cinema thrives on pictorial surplus, the indulgent storyline, and a contempt for the customary, all resting upon the sagging shoulders of extravagant skill. This is no trash cinema, with its cheesy topics, uninvited camp, and joyful ineptitude. Instead, eccentricity might show »
- Michael Guillen
The Lighter Side Of Michael Jackson
26 June 2009 9:06 AM, PDT | MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news »
The stakes surrounding Michael Jackson were always high. Even when his songs were at their frothiest, there was a certain amount of self-seriousness that went along with his persona. That grew as his career went on (to publicize 1995’s HIStory, a total of nine giant statues of Jackson were floated down various rivers in Europe, a controversial and uncomfortable move that was part of his label’s $30 million campaign to publicize the album). It wasn’t necessarily surprising, as Jackson wasn’t just a performer but also a brand and a business, and when you’re dealing with the millions of dollars often associated with the singer, you’re bound to approach everything with a certain amount of gravitas.
But there was a lighter side to Jackson, too. He was even willing to poke fun at his public persona. He famously appeared in the Will Smith action comedy “Men in Black II” as himself, »
- Kyle Anderson
Roadside Attractions Nabs Happy Tears
20 May 2009 7:10 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
In a story from The Hollywood Reporter, Roadside Attractions has picked up the Us rights to Mitchell Lichtenstein's comedy Happy Tears.
The film stars Parker Posey, Demi Moore, Ellen Barkin and Rip Torn.
"These are two larger-than-life performances from Parker Posey and Demi Moore as sisters who have a love-hate relationship," stated Roadside company president Howard Cohen.
Lichtenstein went on to say, "This is a tough time for independent film, and I believe that the team at Roadside Attractions knows how to find an enthusiastic audience for this funny, offbeat movie." »
Rip Torn Gets Probation in DUI Case
20 May 2009 4:00 PM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
Actor Rip Torn (Men in Black) has been given probation in a drunken driving case in Connecticut. The 78-year-old was approved Tuesday for admission into an alcohol education program. The judge says Torn must be retested for his driver's license because of his severe hearing impairment. The actor will still be allowed to drive. Torn was arrested near his home in December while driving a car with a Christmas tree tied to the top. He pleaded not guilty in January to drunken driving. He qualified for the program even though he has two previous drunken driving arrests in New York. »
Actor Torn Given Probation Over DUI Arrest
20 May 2009 9:05 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Oscar nominee Rip Torn has been granted probation and ordered to enrol in an alcohol education programme following his December arrest for driving under the influence (DUI).
The 78-year-old was pulled over by police on 14 December when he was spotted driving along the breakdown lane on a highway in Connecticut.
He failed part of a field sobriety test after giving up halfway, claiming the ground wasn't level enough, and refused to take a breath test, according to state police.
Torn pleaded not guilty to allegations of illegal operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence and failure to drive in the proper lane in January, and this week (begs18May09) a Connecticut judge decided he could avoid prison time as long as he completes the alcohol tutorial.
However the actor, who suffers from a severe hearing impairment, must retake his driver's test to keep hold of his licence.
Torn's run in with the law in December was his third DUI arrest in the last five years - and it occurred almost two years after he lost his licence and was fined for a similar charge in New York. »
Gail Gerber Reading In New York City May 5
30 April 2009 3:03 AM, PDT | Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news »
Former '60s starlet Gail Gerber who co-starred in such movies as Girl Happy, Beach Ball, and Village of the Giants will be the special guest at the Darinka Prose & Poetry Reunion this Tuesday May 5th at Dixon Place in New York City's East Village. She will be reading passages about meeting writer Terry Southern on the set ofThe Loved One and about why Rip Torn did not make it into Easy Rider from her upcoming memoirTrippin' with Terry Southern: What I Think I Remember . Click here http://www.dixonplace.org/index2.html for more details. Web site: www.sixtiescinema.com »
- nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
This Week's Reviews
17 April 2009 1:48 PM, PDT | ReelTalkTV.com | See recent ReelTalkTV.com news »
Make way Hannah Montana. It’s Friday and that means new players are invading theaters across the country. ReelTalkTV.com has all you need to pick the films you’ll see this weekend. We have Alison and Jeffrey’s thoughts on “State of Play” and “17 Again” as well as six limited releases including “Is Anybody There?,” “Sleep Dealer,” “American Violet,” “Every Little Step,” “The Golden Boys” and “Perestroika.”
Also, don’t forget to check out Jeffrey’s full interview with Rip Torn and his daughter Angelica by clicking here.
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"The Golden Boys" - See images from the Roadside Attractions release starring David Carradine and Rip Torn.
16 April 2009 | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
See images in from "The Golden Boys" (a.k.a. "Chatham") starring David Carradine, Rip Torn, Charles Durning, John Savage, Bruce Dern, Mariel Hemingway, Julie Harris, Angelica Torn, Jason Alan Smith, Steven Russell and Christy Scott Cashman. Roadside Attractions sends this out on April 17th in limited areas. Daniel Adams ("Primary Motive") directs and adapts the film based on the Joseph C. Lincoln novel. A romantic comedy, set on Cape Cod in 1905, about three 70-year-old retired sea captains who try to lure an attractive middle-aged woman into marrying one of them. See more images in the gallery for "The Golden Boys." »
"The Golden Boys" - See images from the Roadside Attractions release starring David Carradine and Rip Torn.
16 April 2009 12:32 AM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
See images in from "The Golden Boys" (a.k.a. "Chatham") starring David Carradine, Rip Torn, Charles Durning, John Savage, Bruce Dern, Mariel Hemingway, Julie Harris, Angelica Torn, Jason Alan Smith, Steven Russell and Christy Scott Cashman. Roadside Attractions sends this out on April 17th in limited areas. Daniel Adams ("Primary Motive") directs and adapts the film based on the Joseph C. Lincoln novel. A romantic comedy, set on Cape Cod in 1905, about three 70-year-old retired sea captains who try to lure an attractive middle-aged woman into marrying one of them... »
"The Golden Boys" - See images from the Roadside Attractions release starring David Carradine and Rip Torn.
16 April 2009 12:32 AM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
See images in from "The Golden Boys" (a.k.a. "Chatham") starring David Carradine, Rip Torn, Charles Durning, John Savage, Bruce Dern, Mariel Hemingway, Julie Harris, Angelica Torn, Jason Alan Smith, Steven Russell and Christy Scott Cashman. Roadside Attractions sends this out on April 17th in limited areas. Daniel Adams ("Primary Motive") directs and adapts the film based on the Joseph C. Lincoln novel. A romantic comedy, set on Cape Cod in 1905, about three 70-year-old retired sea captains who try to lure an attractive middle-aged woman into marrying one of them... »
High Kicks From Both a Chorus Line and Jason Statham
15 April 2009 3:13 PM, PDT | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »
This week brings a bumper crop of indie and arthouse releases with something to suit all tastes, even if their added box office is outdone by "Crank: High Voltage."
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In our politically expedient, hyper-add times, director Tim Disney reminds us African-Americans had it tough in the post-civil rights era long before Katrina with this Texas-set drama based on true story. As much a legal thriller as anything else, "American Violet" stars Alfre Woodward as the steely mother of Dee Roberts (Nicole Beharie), a woman wrongly scooped up from the projects amidst a mass drug raid and harassed into a plea bargain. With the help of an Aclu attorney (Tim Blake Nelson) and an ex-cop (Will Patton), she must go up against a callous district attorney (Michael O'Keefe), who's playing a numbers game in pursuit of federal money, »
- Neil Pedley
Meet Rip Torn
15 April 2009 1:27 PM, PDT | ReelTalkTV.com | See recent ReelTalkTV.com news »
Jeffrey not only had the opportunity to interview Academy Award-nominated actor Rip Torn, but his daughter Angelica too. Both Torns are in the romantic comedy “The Golden Boys,” which hits theaters on April 17th. Click here to see a clip from their talk during which Jeffrey asks Rip and Angelica about what dinner table chat is like with their star-studded family. Also, take a look at the quiz Rip filled out:
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