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American Beauty (1999) More at IMDbPro »
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Shelf Life: Fight Club
25 November 2009 9:15 AM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
By all accounts, 1999 was one of the best years in film history, featuring an amazing glut of debuts and career-defining follow-ups from a rich and varied roster of directors who are steadily working some ten years later. For example American Beauty, which was also released in '99, was one of the first films revisited in our "Shelf Life" series, and it seemed most likely to lose its luster, especially given its Oscar win and almost universal critical acclaim, but thankfully the film sustained most of its initial appeal and impact.
Fight Club, meanwhile, faced markedly more polarizing reactions from audiences and critics, although like Alan Ball and Sam Mendes' film it captured a moment in the zeitgeist that made it important almost regardless of how good it was. Ten years later, Fox Home Entertainment just released the film on Blu-ray in a gorgeous new set, and after a decade »
- Todd Gilchrist
1999: A Look Back, Pt. 3
25 November 2009 1:48 AM, PST | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
After spending the last two days looking at the blockbusters, and sleeper hits of 1999, for today.s installment, I wanted to take a look at two of the biggest prestige films of the year. One marked the arrival of a major new talent behind the camera, and launched a familiar character actor into stardom, while the other was the hugely anticipated and controversial follow-up to one of the best films of the decade. American Beauty Initial reaction: Of all the films that came out in... »
- Chris Bumbray
25 Men Who Might Actually Consider Posing for “Playgirl”!
24 November 2009 10:47 PM, PST | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
You can’t buy the kind of publicity Playgirl magazine has received for getting Levi Johnston to pose naked.
Well, actually, I guess you can. What did the magazine pay the ex-future-second-son-in-law anyway? Given all the ink and pixels that have been spilled over this, it was pretty good deal for Playgirl, especially since the word now is that he didn’t even do the whole lumberjack.
Not surprisingly, the magazine is said to be eagerly looking for other famous folks willing to disrobe.
We have some suggestions.
But let’s face it: Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Evans are never going to pose naked for Playgirl. The same goes for virtually every other person on our annual Hot 100 list. These folks are at the very peak of their careers, and they need neither the money nor the, uh, exposure.
That said, there are plenty of other familiar faces (and bodies »
- Brent Hartinger
Galaxy Quest Blu-ray Review
24 November 2009 9:30 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
When you talk about the year of cinema that was 1999, there are the films that come immediately. Fight Club, The Sixth Sense, The Matrix, Eyes Wide Shut. I love The Insider, have a soft spot for eXistenZ and Three Kings and then it starts getting complicated, as films like American Beauty, Girls Don’t Cry, and The Green Mile haven’t exactly weathered as well, while films like Office Space have only grown in estimation. At the time, most wouldn’t have listed Galaxy Quest as one of the great films of 1999, and yet ten years later, someone like David Mamet can call it a perfect movie. And it is. By Grabthar’s Hammer, my review of Galaxy Quest after the jump.
The premise is simple: what if aliens watched Star Trek and thought it was real? Tim Allen plays Jason Nesmith who plays Peter Quincy Taggart, the Kirk character »
- Andre Dellamorte
Kevin Spacey Wants 'Superman Returns' Sequel
23 November 2009 9:10 PM, PST | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
Kevin Spacey wants another crack at killing the Man of Steel.
Now if only Warner Brothers would bite. Recently, the star of The Usual Suspects and American Beauty stated that if he had his way, he’d be reprising the role of Lex Luthor for a Superman Returns follow-up.
"If I ran Warner Brothers I could tell you definitively we’d be making that movie," Spacey said. "But I don’t, and they haven’t called me to tell me."
The 2006 superhero adaptation was heavily-hyped, but not a big money-maker. For a while, Ninja Assassin director James McTeigue had expressed an interest in replacing director Bryan Singer, and subsequently rebooting the franchise.
But DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson recently said the company does not have "any current plans for Superman," and McTeigue has moved on, claiming executives are unsure what direction to take the franchise.
Unfortunately for fans of the character, »
10 closest Oscar races in the past 20 years
23 November 2009 1:12 PM, PST | Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news »
One of the shrewdest Oscarologists on the planet is Tariq Khan of Fox News, who often generously shares his views of current and past derbies with Gold Derby readers. Here he takes a nostalgic look at the past two decades, offering his take on the most competitive derbies. Words below are Tariq's. Thanks, m'friend!
We’ve often discussed those Oscar races that seem just too close to call . . . where it’s clear (or at least seems clear) that the eventual winner will nab the Oscar with only a few more votes than his or her nearest competitor. While we can never really know for sure (unless we get one of those top jobs at the accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers,) we do have some idea of what may have been the closest races in Oscar history. Allow me to present what I believe were the 10 closest acting races over the course of the past 20 years. »
- tomoneil
Directors of the Decade: Brad Bird
21 November 2009 7:34 AM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
Robert here. My initial thought for my series on the directors who shaped the past decade was to combine the Pixar guys into one big entry. Five minutes later I was filled with great shame. How dare I think that just because these men make animated films, they don’t deserve their own entries. It was ghettoization all over again! Sure, Pixar films all tend to have similar themes but that doesn’t mean that the great Pixar directors are interchangeable. Over the next few weeks we’ll take a look at them and see what makes them the same and different. First up: Brad Bird.
Number of Films: Two.
Modern Masterpieces: One. With my apologies to The Incredibles, which is an incredible film, the masterpiece is Ratatouille.
Total Disasters: Not even close.
Better than you remember: If you think either of these could be better, you should probably just stop reading now. »
- Robert
Five Minutes from the Opening Scene of Deadline
20 November 2009 4:28 PM, PST | 28 Days Later Analysis | See recent 28 Days Later Analysis news »
Unfortunately no limited release is forthcoming for Deadline, a horror film from First Look Studios, but a DVD/Blu-Ray release is set for December 1, 2009. Brittany Murphy from 8 Mile and Thora Birch are the main stars with Tammy Blanchard supporting. Mysterious and haunting a full five minute clip is now available for fans to enjoy until the film is available for purchase. Have a look at the first five minutes, in the dark, and decide for yourself whether Deadline is as scary as being possessed by William Castle's spirit (Rosemary's Baby).
A synopsis for Deadline:
"Alice, 32, a writer recovering from a psychological breakdown retreats to a remote Victorian house to convalesce and focus on completing her screenplay in time for a fast approaching deadline. Shortly after her arrival, mysterious noises and strange happenings cause her imagination to run wild, sending her on a twisting and terrifying pursuit to fin »
- Michael Ross Allen
Cast Added For The Hilary Duff Bonnie And Clyde Movie
17 November 2009 1:18 PM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
It's been a good couple of months since we heard casting news about The Story of Bonnie and Clyde, the movie that will star Hilary Duff as the historical figure once portrayed by Faye Dunaway, and may ruin cinematic history in the process. In case you were hoping that meant the whole thing was off, no such luck-- Screen Daily is reporting that Thora Birch, Taryn Manning and Cloris Leachman have been added to the cast, and filming will start soon enough in the South. They're not saying which characters the three ladies will be portraying, but presumably neither of them will start a feud with Dunaway the way Duff did when the project was first announced. Birch, of course, is well-remembered as the teenage daughter in American Beauty and Enid from Ghost World, but hasn't had a major movie role since the early part of this decade. Not sure »
Casting Tidbits: Stephen Root, Stephen Lang & Thora Birch
17 November 2009 11:21 AM, PST | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
Casting Tidbits roll out! First up, THR reports character actor Stephen Root has joined the casts of two vastly different forthcoming projects. In the Migeul Arteta directed comedy Cedar Rapids, Root will play the proud owner of an insurance company alongside Ed Helms, John C. Reilly and Anne Heche. On the other end of the spectrum, Robert Redford's historical drama, The Conspirator will see Root stepping into the role of a principal witness for the prosecution in the trial of supposed Confederate sympathizer, Mary Surratt, who is tried as a conspirator in the assassination of iconic President Abraham Lincoln. Almost a year ago, there was news about a remake of Bonnie and Clyde starring Hilary Duff and Kevin Zegers, but we thought the project had died because of how truly awful an idea it was. Apparently the project is still going strong as ScreenDaily reports have added Thora Birch »
- Ethan Anderton
Sheen Lands Theatre Director Role
16 November 2009 12:01 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Michael Sheen is following in the footsteps of Kevin Spacey - he has taken on director duties at a top U.K. theatre company.
The Frost/Nixon star is heading home to his native Wales to act as creative director for the country's National Theatre to oversee a new contemporary take on the Passion Plays, which hits the stage next year.
Sheen personally approached the company's artistic director to work on the play in Port Talbot, Wales - and he is thrilled with his new role.
He says, "It is an honour to be a part of National Theatre Wales. I am both excited and terrified about this project, which I suppose is the perfect state of mind to approach it in. I am very grateful for the opportunity to work in and with my hometown and to see what we can achieve together."
American Beauty star Spacey serves as artistic director for London's Old Vic theatre. »
Ask the Flying Monkey! (November 16, 2009)
15 November 2009 9:20 PM, PST | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
Have a question about gay male entertainment? Send it to aftereltonflyingmonkey@yahoo.com! (Please include your city and state and/or country.)
Q: I'm curious about Project Runway's Christopher Straub. The ring he wears suggests he has a husband / partner / significant other. What details might you know on this? Every time Heidi had him in tears, I found myself strongly torn between wanting to give him a hug and going all Cher on him. – LgH, Houston, TX, Usw, Earth
A: “I am married!” Straub tells the Flying Monkey. “Well, not legally, but Ronnie and I had a commitment ceremony two-and-a-half years ago. We've been together for over five years. He's a little scientist, and we really don't understand what each other does for a living.”
I asked what the two of them do for fun. “We like to travel, watch TV – I like reality shows and he »
- Brent Hartinger
Unhinged || The Hump-Day Threesome: Pigs, Psychos, and Priests, Oh My!
11 November 2009 9:05 AM, PST | FusedFilm | See recent FusedFilm news »
I feel like I should write a little something at the beginning of this week’s Hump-Day Threesome since it’s the first time I’m ever publishing this new weekly feature. The idea is simple: On Wednesdays I’ll post a recommendation offering you three films that you may or may not have heard of.
All of these films will come from my weekly devouring of random and obscure movies via websites like Hulu, Classic Cinema Online, Netflix, and etc. Sometimes I’ll throw in a cable network or DVD rental, but for the most part I’m going to suggest films that will be accessible to just about anyone.
Enjoy the threesome!
I. Fuzz
A bustling (and bumbling), Boston police department receives an anonymous phone call telling them that five-thousand dollars in small bills better find its way to a local cemetery or else the commissioner of parks »
- Will Melton
Katy Perry Canceled A TV Show To Spend Time With Russell Brand.
11 November 2009 8:33 AM, PST | Gossipvita | See recent Gossipvita news »
The ‘I Kissed A Girl’ singer was due to appear on ‘Chris Moyles’ Quiz Night’, but Russell rang the presenter to inform him the American beauty would no longer be a guest on the show. A source said: “Chris got a call from Russell late at night before telling him Katy wouldn’t be appearing as they wanted to spend the evening together. “Chris was a bit annoyed but thinks Katy is hot as well - and if she was his girlfriend he would probably do the same!” Instead, the loved-up couple went out to dinner at a trendy East London restaurant before heading back to Russell’s London home at 8.30pm. Disappointed Chris – who was recording an episode to be broadcast in the UK in February - told his audience: “Katy is tired apparently. But then she does go out with Russell Brand.” Meanwhile, Katy’s ex-boyfriend, Gym Class Heroes singer Travis McCoy, »
- admin
Katy Perry ditches TV show for sex with Russell
11 November 2009 2:14 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Katy Perry pulled out of a TV show to have sex with Russell Brand. The 'I Kissed A Girl' singer was due to appear on 'Chris Moyles' Quiz Night', but Russell rang the presenter to inform him the American beauty would no longer be a guest on the show. A source said: "Chris got a call from Russell late at night before telling him Katy wouldn't be appearing as they wanted to spend the evening together. "Chris was a bit annoyed but thinks Katy is hot as well - and if she was his girlfriend he would probably do the same!" Instead, the loved-up couple went out to dinner at a trendy East London restaurant before heading back to »
Katy Perry shuns show
11 November 2009 2:14 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Katy Perry pulled out of a TV show to have sex with Russell Brand. The 'I Kissed A Girl' singer was due to appear on 'Chris Moyles' Quiz Night', but Russell rang the presenter to inform him the American beauty would no longer be a guest on the show. A source said: "Chris got a call from Russell late at night before telling him Katy wouldn't be appearing as they wanted to spend the evening together. "Chris was a bit annoyed but thinks Katy is hot as well - and if she was his girlfriend he would probably do the same!" Instead, the loved-up couple went out to dinner at a trendy East London restaurant before heading back to Russell's »
Katy Perry Pulls Out Of TV Show To Be With Russell Brand
10 November 2009 10:30 PM, PST | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »
Katy Perry pulled out of a TV show to have sex with Russell Brand. The "I Kissed A Girl" singer was due to appear on "Chris Moyles" Quiz Night', but Russell rang the presenter to inform him the American beauty would no longer be a guest on the show.
A source said: "Chris got a call from Russell late at night before telling him Katy wouldn't be appearing as they wanted to spend the evening together."
"Chris was a bit annoyed but thinks Katy is hot as well - and if she was his girlfriend he would probably do the same!"
Instead, the loved-up couple went out to dinner at a trendy East London restaurant before heading back to Russell's London home at 8:30 p.m.
Disappointed Chris - who was recording an episode to be broadcast in the U.K. in February - told his audience: "Katy is tired apparently. »
Moon Shines Bright on DVD and Blu-ray on January 12, 2010
9 November 2009 8:29 AM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
You can bring home the critically acclaimed directorial debut of Duncan Jones on DVD and Blu-ray early next year. Moon will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on January 12, 2010. The DVD will be priced at $27.96 Srp, while the Bd will go for $37.95 Srp. The film stars Sam Rockwell, Dominique McElligott, Kaya Scodelario and the voice of Kevin Spacey.
Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) is nearing the completion of his 3-year-long contract with Lunar Industries, mining Earth's primary source of energy on the dark side of the moon. Alone with only the base's vigilant computer Gerty (voiced by Oscar-Winner Kevin Spacey, 1999 Best Actor, American Beauty) as his sole companion, Bell's extended isolation has taken its toll. His only link to the outside world comes from satellite messages from his wife and young daughter. He longs to return home, but a terrible accident on the lunar surface leads to a disturbing discovery that »
Official Blu-ray and DVD Details for Duncan Jones’ Moon
9 November 2009 7:50 AM, PST | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
A few weeks back, director Duncan Jones revealed some of the DVD and Blu-ray release details for the import release of his highly acclaimed film Moon via his twitter account (@ManMadeMoon). And ever since, we've been waiting for official word from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Today, we have that official word in the form of the press release below. The film will hit Blu-ray and DVD here in the states on January 12th, and it will include what appears to be a solid amount of special features. This includes two commentary tracks, two Q&A featurettes and two behind the scenes featurettes. Not bad for a smaller release. I for one will be keeping an eye out for Moon and picking up this release, as this film is certainly on my list for year end awards. See the official press release below: Culver City, Calif. (November 9, 2009) – Sam Rockwell (Frost/Nixon, upcoming »
- Neil Miller
Oscar quiz: Which gals did naughty Golden Boy jilt the most?
6 November 2009 4:23 PM, PST | Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news »
Two of these stars below are tied for suffering the most Oscar snubs among actresses: six defeats, no wins. Can you name them? To see the answer, click the "Continue Reading" link underneath the photos. Answer: Deborah Kerr and Thelma Ritter. Oscarless Rosalind Russell and Barbara Stanwyck lost four times each, Liv Ullmann twice. Two male stars lost more times than all of these women: Peter O'Toole (eight times) and Richard Burton (seven). Photos: Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, United Artists, Paramount More Gold Derby Awards Quizzes Can you spot the Oscar nominee for best actor? Can you spot the Oscar nominee for best picture? Who turned down Kevin Spacey's Oscar-winning role in 'American Beauty'?... »
- tomoneil
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