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Penelope Cruz Talks Cameo in 'Sex and the City 2'
20 November 2009 11:24 PM, PST | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »
Penelope Cruz has confirmed her cameo appearance in "Sex and the City 2" herself. During a press event for her upcoming musical "Nine", the 35-year-old beauty told MTV News that she will indeed be in the sequel to the 2008's "Sex and the City", but for a short time. "I'm in it for very, very little time," so she shared.
The actress who earned her first Academy Award from "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" went on to uncover that she won't be playing herself. When pressed whether her character will come in between Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie and Chris Noth's Mr. Big, she said, "It's not like that, [but] the scene is with the two of them."
Back in October, Cruz has been spotted joining the cast and crew of "Satc 2" to film her part as reported by People. The magazine claimed that the "Volver" star was dressed in a sexy »
- celebrity-mania.com
Breaking Down Pedro Almodóvar
19 November 2009 9:08 AM, PST | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »
The pop art films of Spain's Pedro Almodóvar have certain trademark qualities (a vibrant, glossy look, melodrama blended with irreverent comedy and high camp, queer-friendly hedonism) that have made him an international critics' darling for over two decades. His filmography is peppered with modern arthouse classics like "Law of Desire," "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown," "All About My Mother," "Talk to Her" and "Bad Education," but, even having turned 60 this year, Almodóvar has no intention of slowing down.
A follow-up to 2006's "Volver," his fourth collaboration with Penélope Cruz is "Broken Embraces," a romantic, neo-noirish drama that flashes forward and back between the '90s and today. Lluís Homar stars as a middle-aged screenwriter who gave up his career as a filmmaker once a car accident rendered him blind. Through an outrageous series of recalled memories and time-fractured reveals, the shaggy tale of his affair with Cruz's »
- Aaron Hillis
Cruz Picks Up Useless Skills For Movie Roles
17 November 2009 2:01 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Penelope Cruz is often amused by the useless skills she has picked up while rehearsing for film roles - she can gallop on a camel and chop vegetables really quickly.
The actress always puts everything into movie characters, so she looks the part on screen - and she goes to great lengths to make sure film fans believe her performances.
She took cooking lessons for Woman On Top and Volver - but admits she's not exactly the best chef.
She tells WENN, "I can cook a little bit. I can cook a few Spanish dishes but it looks like I can cook much better in the movies.
"I took a lot of lessons because I played a Brazilian chef in Woman On Top, and, in Volver, I owned a restaurant, so I really had to know how to cook. I learned to cut the vegetables very fast. I can do all of those things really well but I am not good at cooking.
"We learn strange things in movies. I learned how to gallop on a camel; things I don't think I would ever use in my life. I had to shoot an action sequence so I had to train for one month." »
'Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans,' 'Broken Embraces,' 'Red Cliff' In This Week's unLimited
17 November 2009 1:00 PM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Despite the record-breaking advance ticket sales for "New Moon," I think there may be one or two of you interested in seeing something other than the "Twilight" sequel this weekend. And if neither the sports drama "The Blind Side" nor the animated "Planet 51" is your cup of tea, either, there's also the indie hit "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire," which expands wider this Friday. Or, if you live in a major city, there are a number of new films opening in limited release that also look appealing. As always with unLimited's picks, if you wan to see one of the following titles and it isn't scheduled for your neck of the woods, contact your local theater and request it be booked there.
What it is: Epic war film set in Ancient China, directed by legendary action auteur John Woo ("Face/Off") and starring Tony Leung ("Lust, »
- Christopher Campbell
Exclusive Video: Lluis Homar and Blanca Portillo Talk Broken Embraces
16 November 2009 7:30 AM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Heralded Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar is back with his latest dramatic masterpiece Broken Embraces, which will be released on November 20 in New York City and will expand to Los Angeles and additional markets on December 11. For his new film, Almodovar enlisted the help of familiar faces like Penelope Cruz, who worked with Almodovar in Volver, Lluis Homar, who appeared in Bad Education, and Blanca Portillo who also starred in Volver.
We recently had the chance to speak exclusively with Homar and Portillo about this heralded new movie, and here's what the had to say.
Broken Embraces stars Penelope Cruz, Lluis Homar, Blanca Portilla, Rossy de Palma, Kiti Manver, Chus Lampreave, Lola Duenas, Angela Molina and will be released on November 20 in New York City and on December 11 in Los Angeles and other markets.
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Guide to the Movies Released Over 2009 Thanksgiving
16 November 2009 1:55 AM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Most people perceive Thanksgiving as the moment to gather at home with family and friends for a holiday feast. But, for Hollywood, it means the time of the year to release a handful of fine movies has arrived. Wide variety of feature films whether they are family materials or bloody actions and wide or limited releases are offered during the week leading to and of the festivity.
This year, the Tinseltown brings forth a collection of movies from vampire romance "The Twilight Saga's New Moon" to action-packed "Ninja Assassin" to animation "Planet 51". With a lot to choose from, AceShowbiz has compiled together a Thanksgiving movie guide that takes a look at the feature films released from November 20 until the end of the month.
Wide Releases
"The Twilight Saga's New Moon"
Release Date: November 20
Either you're on team Jacob or on team Edward or none of those, "The Twilight Saga's »
- AceShowbiz.com
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
"Broken Embraces"/Trailer
20 October 2009 11:45 AM, PDT | Latemag.com/film | See recent LateFilmFull news »
Ahead of its U.S. opening, the Broken Embraces official domestic trailer is now online, courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics.
Pedro Almodovar's latest saga sees muse Penelope Cruz cast as Lena; the object of affection in the double life of a man for whom love really is blind. This mystery/drama, nominated at this year's Cannes for the Palm d'Or, is the highly anticipated feature return of the talented Almodovar/Cruz pairing following 2006's acclaimed Volver.
Broken Embraces opens in New York on November 20th 2009, and on December 11th 2009 in Los Angeles.
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- Fiona
Penélope Cruz – Broken Embraces Photos
19 October 2009 5:25 PM, PDT | Alternative Film Guide | See recent Alternative Film Guide news »
Pedro Almodóvar’s noirish (in color) Broken Embraces, which was screened in competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, opens in New York City on November 20 and in Los Angeles on December 11. Broken Embraces star several Almodóvar alumni: Muse Penélope Cruz (a potential Oscar 2010 contender in the best actress category), Lluís Homar of Bad Education, Blanca Portillo and Lola Dueñas of Volver, Rossy de Palma of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and Chuz Lampeavre of just about everything Almodóvar has ever directed. Also: Rubén Ochandiano (of Che), Tamar Novas (of The Sea Inside), Carlos Leal (of Chef’s Special), and José Luis Gómez (of Goya’s Ghosts). Broken Embraces Trailer. Photos: © Emilio Pereda & Paola Ardizzoni / El Deseo, [...] »
- Joan Lister
Trailer - Pedro Almodóvar's 'Broken Embraces'
14 October 2009 4:47 PM, PDT | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »
They often go overlooked in the discussion of the great director-star pairings, but there's very little doubt that Pedro Almodóvar gets the best out of Penélope Cruz or that she raises the level of his films. True, he's great as it is and Cruz has been better in general in recent years (if you thought she was good winning the gold in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, you should see Elegy), but together, it's just one of those magical combinations that really doesn't come along all that often.
Their latest collaboration is Broken Embraces (Los Abrazos Rotos), and once again, Cruz is building a case for Academy Award consideration. If she does get a nomination, it would be her third in four years, following Vicky Cristina and Almodóvar's Volver. She sure has left Sahara sufficiently behind her, hasn't she?
From the trailer, featured below, you don't get much of a story to work from, »
- Colin Boyd
Oscar Watch: George Clooney, The Coen Brothers And More
2 October 2009 3:03 AM, PDT | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
What movies will be taking home little gold statuettes this awards season? We give you some of our predictions.
George Clooney in "Up in the Air"
Photo: Dale Robinette/ Paramount
As the calendar page turns to October and the last of the summer blockbusters fade into the distance, it is time to cleanse our palate. That's right, folks, awards season is here once again, and this weekend's release of "A Serious Man" indicates that it's time to put away remakes, roman numerals and TV adaptations and instead expect movies that are — gasp! — smart.
Naturally, we here at MTV will be all over the 2009 awards season, right up to our annual coverage backstage at the Oscars. But who will be the next "Slumdog," "Brokeback" or "Little Miss Sunshine"? Below you'll find a list of 10 films we'll be watching closely between now and Oscar night.
Over the last few years, »
Penelope Cruz Reacts to Pregnancy Rumors & Kissing Scarlett Johansson
28 September 2009 3:39 PM, PDT | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »
Rumors have been swirling as to whether Penelope Cruz is pregnant with her actor boyfriend Javier Bardem's baby -- the actress talks to Vanity Fair magazine about the reports and answers the question: Of her female costars, who is the better kisser, Scarlett Johansson or Charlize Theron? Cruz locked lips with Johansson in the 2008 film 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' -- which also starred Bardem -- and kissed Theron in the 2004 movie 'Head in the Clouds.' When asked to compare her smooches with the sexy stars, the Oscar-winning actress told Vf, "No matter how I answer that I will be in trouble. Both were pretty beautiful partners." As for the baby bump rumors, the actress answered the question by telling a story about her 'Volver' director Pedro Almodóvar. She said Almodóvar attempted to squash the pregnancy rumors when a journalist asked him about it on a red carpet, »
- TheInsider
Tiff ‘09: Broken Embraces
24 September 2009 8:25 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
Abrazos Ratos (Broken Embraces) Directed by Pedro Almodovar After Live Flesh, All About My Mother and Volver, director Pedro Almodóvar and his muse Penelope Cruz unite for a fourth time with Broken Embraces, a film about film-making. Broken Embraces is a film within a film that jumps back and forth between past and present and evokes genres as far apart as noir and melodrama. Sugar coated on top are enough film references waiting to be spotted that is sure to put a smile on Quentin Tarantino's face. Only Almodovar's references are at times too easily recognizable, art imitating art, and in case you didn't catch it the first time, he's sure to have his characters name off each movie title for you. In one of the more interesting subplots, a young filmmaker stalks his stepmother (Penelope Cruz), hoping to expose her affair. His character is a caricature of Carl Boehm's Peeping Tom, »
- Ricky
Tiff ‘09: Broken Embraces
16 September 2009 9:53 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
Abrazos Ratos (Broken Embraces) Directed by Pedro Almodovar After Live Flesh, All About My Mother and Volver, director Pedro Almodóvar and his muse Penelope Cruz unite for a fourth time with Broken Embraces, a film about film-making. Broken Embraces is a film within a film that jumps back and forth between past and present and evokes genres as far apart as noir and melodrama. Sugar coated on top are enough film references waiting to be spotted that is sure to put a smile on Quentin Tarantino's face. Only Almodovar's references are at times too easily recognizable, art imitating art, and in case you didn't catch it the first time, he's sure to have his characters name off each movie title for you. In one of the more interesting subplots, a young filmmaker stalks his stepmother (Penelope Cruz), hoping to expose her affair. His character is a caricature of Carl Boehm's Peeping Tom, »
- Ricky
Tiff 2009 Two Days In: What’s Good & Bad So Far
12 September 2009 1:19 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Coming up to the third day of the film festival and thus far I have seen The Informant!, which I liked very much despite some problems with decision making by the director, Broken Embraces, which features just a stunning performance from the astonishing Penelope Cruz, Antichrist, a repellant yet unforgettable film, Hugh Hefner, a superb documentary that should earn an Oscar nomination, Bright Star, a disappointing film from Jane Campion, Jennifer’s Body, a rather average horror film from the pen of Juno (2007) writer Diablo Cody and the superb Up in the Air, from the great Jason Reitman.
Matt Damon and George Clooney are both so good, so strong in their respective films that choosing one over the other for the Oscar seems impossible, but if I had a vote it would go to Clooney for his stunning work as a man who thinks he is living a life he loves, »
- John Foote
Tiff 2009 Must See List: Broken Embraces
4 September 2009 12:03 AM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
#5 Broken Embraces [1] Director: Pedro Almodovar Cast: Penelope Cruz, Lluis Homar After the success of their collaboration on Volver [2], Pedro Almodóvar [3] and Penélope Cruz are once again working together; this time on a film entitled Los Abrazos Rotos (Broken Embraces).The film follows a blind screenwriter and former director Mateo Blanco, living a double life under the pseudonym of Harry Caine. The man writes lives and loves in the darkness. He was the victim of a brutal car accident fourteen years ago. Not only did he lose his sight, but also the woman of his life, Lena (Penelope Cruz). I have never been disappointed with Pedro Almodovar, and we're expecting big things from Broken Embraces, one of our most anticipated films of 2009. Visit the Tiff web site [4] [1] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0913425/ [2] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0441909/ [3] http://www.pastemagazine.com/action/article/3676/feature/film/art_house_powerhouse_directors [4] http://www. »
- Ricky
European Film Academy Opens People's Choice Award Voting Poll
31 August 2009 4:54 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »
The European Film Academy has opened public voting for the People's Choice Award. The film organization will be opening the voting poll, wherein film fans can cast their vote for their favorite film presented this year.
Starting September 1, people who will vote on the official website, PeoplesChoiceAward.org, will get a chance to attend the 22nd European Film Awards on December 12 in Germany's Ruhr Metropolis.
Movies that won in the past included Pedro Almodovar's "Volver," Roberto Benigni's "La Vita e Bella," Jean-Pierre Jeunet's "Amelie," Peter Cattaneo's "The Full Monty," and Wolfgang Becker's "Good Bye, Lenin!"
The nominated films for this year are:
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Sordid Murder and Sex: Todd Haynes Directing Kate Winslet in Mildred Pierce Miniseries
14 August 2009 | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
- The fascination for Michael Curtiz's Mildred Pierce continues. After Pedro Almodovar integrated parts of the film in the storyline for Volver, Todd Haynes will be making Mildred into miniseries mode and into a less straight jacket version than his homage to Douglas Sirk with Far From Heaven: meaning I'm expecting Haynes to be more faithful to the original novel written by James M. Cain than, the 1945 film. Logically, the miniseries will find a home with HBO (Vachon's Killer Films sided with them for Mrs Harris). Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet is on board to play the role that Joan Crawford won an Academy Award for - it being a bored housewife who gets into the restaurant business, an enterprise that leads to back-stabbing, romance and murder. Here is the original trailer for the Warner Bros film. If this goes into production, this will be the first time I'm really psyched about a miniseries. »
Gay director 'desires' Penelope Cruz
12 August 2009 12:59 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
A gay film director has admitted that he was very attracted to his muse Penelope Cruz during the shooting of Volver. Pedro Almodovar, who reunites with the 35-year-old actress in new movie Broken Embraces, said that Cruz is the first woman to create "sexual desire" in him. The director told The Sunday Times: "Out of all the actresses I have worked with, Penelope really has been the one who has caused a sense (more) »
- By Rebecca Davies
Broken Embraces - Poster
28 July 2009 11:16 AM, PDT | Latemag.com/film | See recent LateFilmFull news »
Broken Embraces is a four–way tale of amour–fou, shot in the style of ‘50s American film noir at its most hard–boiled, and will mix references to works like Nicholas Ray’s In a Lonely Place and Vincente Minnelli’s The Bad and the Beautiful, with signature Almodóvar themes such as Fate, the mystery of creation, guilt, unscrupulous power, the eternal search of fathers for sons, and sons for fathers. Broken Embraces is an original screenplay written by tPedro Almodóvar which see's him once team up with Penelope Cruz following their successful collaboration on Volver, for which she was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. The films also star Lluis Homar of Bad Education and Blanca Portilla of Volver. Regular Almodóvar contributors, such as Rossy de Palma, Kiti Manver, Chus Lampreave and Lola Dueñas have also joined the cast. Veteran actor Ángela Molina, who starred in Live Flesh, »
- Leigh
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