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19 articles from 2008
Review: Gardens of the Night
7 November 2008 4:03 PM, PST | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news
Damian Harris spent the better part of two decades researching child abductions for Gardens of the Night, a fictional saga about one young girl's ordeal after being snatched away from her parents at the tender age of 8. That dedication to getting the details right, however, doesn't save his film from missteps typical to stories about such topics, as the tendency to exploit lurid material for dramatic purposes is something he can't avoid. Still, as a serious-minded attempt to trace both the literal and psychological means by which abductors carry out their plots, Harris' tale is not wholly without merit and, with regards to its portrait of kid-snatcher Alex (Tom Arnold), occasionally flirts with complexity. Generally refusing to simplify characters or scenarios, his film strives to burrow into the mind of captured 8-year-old Leslie (Ryan Simpkins), who - in an extended flashback instigated by 17-year-old Leslie's (Gillian Jacobs) lies about her
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Nick Schager
Arnold's Decision To Play Paedophile Was 'Tough'
6 November 2008 8:10 AM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Actor Tom Arnold is drawing on his own painful experience of sexual abuse as a child and turning it to his advantage for a role in new movie Gardens Of The Night.
The comic plays Alex, a paedophile in the harrowing drama, about a young girl who endures years of abuse at the hands of captors after being kidnapped from her family.
Arnold was just four years old when his 19-year-old male babysitter started molesting him, and he suffered for three years before the horror finally stopped.
He has since made peace with his past and now admits that his own experiences have helped him to fully develop the character.
But it wasn't an easy decision to take on the project.
Arnold, 49, says, "It was a tough choice. I was a smart kid, and (my molester) still got to me. So I wanted to portray a paedophile in a way no one has seen before in order to explain how these things can happen. I even wore the same clothes as him in the movie. Showing this guy meant so much to me."
Arnold Was Abused As A Child
6 November 2008 8:10 AM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Actor Tom Arnold was abused as a child by his male babysitter.
The comedian, 49, has revealed he was molested by a 19-year-old from the ages of four to seven as he was growing up in Ottumwa, Iowa.
He tells People magazine, "(The abuse) started shortly before I turned 4. This guy would babysit me three or four times a week. He wanted me to play a game, and he wanted me to learn it so I could play it every time. I knew it was weird and I was scared, but I didn't know what sex was."
Arnold kept the abuse a secret from his parents - because the unnamed babysitter bribed him with sweet treats and threatened to hurt his dad if the news ever got out.
He adds, "The guy gave me a candy bar at the end of the game. I wasn't allowed to have candy at my house, and I felt ashamed that I took the candy. And I was afraid of him. The message was clear he would hurt my dad if I told, and the thought of losing my dad was impossible."
But the abuse finally came to a stop after three years when Arnold made a threat of his own against the teen.
He explains, "There was an incident when I was seven. The guy had showed me his gun and aimed it at my dad one day when he arrived home from work. A few days later, I stole my dad's gun and went out in the middle of the street, waived it around and pointed it at his house. It caused a stir in the neighbourhood to say the least. After that, I think it slowly stopped. I remember it as him moving away. "
But Arnold, a reformed addict, is now ready to put his painful past behind him - after tracking the man down and confronting him over the abuse: "During my last week of drug and alcohol rehab in 1990, I told what had happened to me for the first time... With the help of a private investigator, I found him and confronted him at his office. Coming out of the building, I felt pure joy."
Tom Arnold Reveals Sexual Abuse in Childhood
6 November 2008 6:00 AM, PST | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news
To portray a child molester in a movie is a risky career move for any actor. But for comic actor Tom Arnold, 49, accepting the role as Alex in the new movie Gardens of the Night was more than a role: It was his attempt to finally put his own past as a sexually abused child behind him. From ages 4 to 7, while growing up in Ottumwa, Iowa, Arnold says he was sexually abused by a 19-year-old male babysitter. He opens up about the experience in an interview with People: Why did you want to play Alex in Gardens of the Night?
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Ulrica Wihlborg
Opening This Week: Gay zombies, the literal Sundance kid and the Muscles From Brussels
3 November 2008 7:28 AM, PST | From ifc.com | See recent IFC news
By Neil Pedley
Those nursing a Halloween hangover can enjoy a little hair of the dog with some amusing takes on terror, a double bill featuring the greatly missed Bernie Mac and a trio of Fantastic Fest titles coming their way.
Eliza Dushku reunites with "Wrong Turn" director Rob Schmidt for this supernatural riff on the infamous Alphabet murders that took place in Rochester, NY in the early '70s. Dushku stars as the lead investigator in a series of brutal child killings who's struck down by a severe mental breakdown. Two years later, her career as a detective is ostensibly over, yet when the killings inexplicably start up again, so do her crippling hallucinations and she must find a way to track down the serial killer with or without the help of her former colleagues at the police department. Timothy Hutton, Cary Elwes and Michael Ironside
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Neil Pedley
Indie Film Focus: "Gardens of the Night" - Official Trailer!
22 October 2008 8:41 AM, PDT | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news
We are pleased to host the official trailer for City Lights Entertainment's drama "Garden of the Night" with a strong cast consisting of Gillian Jacobs, John Malkovich, Ryan Simpkins, Tom Arnold, Kevin Zegers, Harold Perineau and Jeremy Sisto. The drama opens November 7, 2008 in limited areas and is directed and written by actress Emilia Fox's ("Flashbacks of a Fool") brother-in-law Damian Harris ("Mercy," "The Rachel Papers," "Bad Company"). Star Gillian Jacobs was recently seen in the Sam Rockwell starrer "Choke."
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Indie Features - "Gardens of the Night." New gallery in.
9 October 2008 6:44 AM, PDT | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news
In indie film, we have new images in for the Damian Harris helmed and written drama "Gardens of the Night." In this strong cast are Gillian Jacobs, John Malkovich, Ryan Simpkins, Tom Arnold, Kevin Zegers, Harold Perineau and Jeremy Sisto. Harris' last attempt at the wheel was for the 2000 release "Mercy" starring Ellen Barkin, Wendy Crewson, Peta Wilson, Karen Young and Julian Sands. City Lights Entertainment distributes the Shoot Productions, Station 3 and Fastback Pictures film. Jacobs was last in Fox Searchlight Pictures' "Choke" with Sam Rockwell and Anjelica Huston.
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Barr Had Plastic Surgery To Avoid Arnold
8 October 2008 11:59 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Comedienne Roseanne Barr confesses she had plastic surgery in a bid to escape former husband Tom Arnold.
The star - who was married to the actor for four years - had a breast reduction, tummy tuck and nose job just to avoid spending time with her then husband.
She says, "Every time I had a break I would have surgery. I think just to get away from him and then when I came back there'd be nurses in the house and I wouldn't be alone with him."
The couple divorced in 1994.
Roseanne 'used surgery to avoid husband'
8 October 2008 1:53 PM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
Roseanne Barr has claimed that she used cosmetic surgery as a way of avoiding her ex-husband. The star told the Guardian that her breast reduction surgery, tummy tuck and nose job were all methods of escaping Tom Arnold. "Every time I had a break I would have surgery. I think just to get away from him and then when I came back there'd be nurses in the house and I wouldn't (more)
By Michael Thornton
Opening This Week: A Wong Kar-wai redux, more mumblecore and shaky-cam horror
6 October 2008 7:06 AM, PDT | From ifc.com | See recent IFC news
By Neil Pedley
With the fall season's heavy hitters already starting to make an appearance, this week's feast of indie offers some calm before the big studio storm. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Celebrated Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai gathered together lost and damaged footage to painstakingly rework his only martial arts epic, first released in 1994, into a fresh, definitive edition (complete with an all new score from Yo-Yo Ma). With a blindingly colorful palette, Wong paints a looping, stylized portrait of an embittered agent Ouyang Feng (the late Leslie Cheung) who channels the unbearable pain of a broken heart into commissioning bounty hunters to commit acts of vengeance. Tony Leung Ka Fai, Maggie Cheung, Carina Lau and Jacky Cheung round out the still-impressive cast.
Opens in New York and Los Angeles.
"Body of Lies"
In terms of the global espionage thriller, orange is the new
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Neil Pedley
Tom Arnold stands in for Schwarzenegger
4 October 2008 4:25 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
Tom Arnold delivered a speech for Arnold Schwarzenegger when the California governor could not make an appearance. According to Arnold, Schwarzenegger was stuck in the Middle East and was unable to reach a Chamber of Commerce function in which he was scheduled to speak before 60,000 people. Instead, the governor asked his True Lies co-star to fill in for him. "[Schwarzenegger] said, 'The speech is already written, you just (more)
By Michael Thornton
Funnyman Arnold Stands In For California Governor Pal Schwarzenegger
3 October 2008 1:08 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger turned to actor pal Tom Arnold when he was recently left stranded in the Middle East ahead of a crucial speech.
Arnold found himself delivering his True Lies co-star's speech to 60,000 members of California's Chamber of Commerce, and he couldn't resist the temptation to preach against the proposed ban on gay marriage in the state.
Thee-times-divorced Arnold explains, "He was stuck in the Middle East. There was a big speech for 60,000 people. He said, 'The speech is already written, you just have to go up there and say the words.'
"But I wanted to make it a bit more 'me' and I was thinking about gay marriage, which is a hot button subject, as it turns out.
"So I said, "I'll be honest. I'm for it. Even if you don't like gay people. You should vote for this. Marriage isn't that great. If we have to get married - why shouldn't they.'
"And then I moved onto the economy, and I was saying, 'Gay weddings... think of the money. All the flowers. Have you seen their parades? They're the best parades ever.' You could see their eyes light up. They could see the dollar signs. There was a groundswell and I got a standing ovation from republicans and democrats.'
"The only person who's now against gay weddings is my gay brother. He said, 'Great. Now I'm going to be alone and broke like you.'"
Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart Adopt - a Dog
15 September 2008 11:45 PM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news
Eric Dane – "McSteamy" to Grey's Anatomy fans – will have a busy fall. Not only will the actor's hit series return for a fifth season on Sept. 25, but he's also proud papa to a new Chihuahua. "We just adopted a little dog," Dane told People at Friday's Sixth Annual Tom Arnold Roast, to benefit the Exceptional Children's Foundation. His wife, actress Rebecca Gayheart, was his date at the event. The dog's name is Nellie, "like 'Whoa, Nellie,'" Dane, 35, explained. "We adopted it on the street from this adoption agency. She was thrown out of a car, so we took her.
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Nicholas White
‘The Visitor’ wins top honors at Deauville
14 September 2008 3:10 PM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news
Thomas McCarthy’s critically acclaimed drama “The Visitor” won top honors Sunday at the 34th edition of the Deauville American Film Festival.
Starring Richard Jenkins, the film follows a lonely college professor who forms an unlikely bond with two illegal immigrants. “The Visitor” took home the festival’s grand prize.
The jury awarded its prize to Lance Hammer’s drama “Ballast,” in which the unexpected death of a man’s brother shakes up the lives of three individuals. The film also picked up the Cartier Foundation jury prize.
Meanwhile, Damian Harris’ “Garden of the Night” received the international critics prize. Starring Tom Arnold, Gillian Jacobs and John Malkovich, the film focuses on a 17-year-old girl who struggles with life in the street.
The Michel D’Ornano prize went to Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire’s war drama “Johnny Mad Dog.”
Here’s more on the Deauville Film Festival.
Franck Tabouring
Arnold And Roos Divorce
20 August 2008 7:02 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Actor Tom Arnold and his wife of six years Shelby Roos have finalised their divorce.
The True Lies actor has agreed to pay Roos - a political consultant - $15,000 a month in spousal support for 25 months, reports TMZ.com.
In return, he gets to keep the former couple's Tarzana, California home.
Arnold, 49, was previously married to comedienne Roseanne Barr and Julie Champnella.
Leg Man
10 August 2008 1:19 AM, PDT | From NYPost.com | See recent New York Post news
Celebs walking the red carpet at the "Madden NFL 2009" party in La the other day were out of control. Tom Arnold dropped trou. "All of a sudden I turn around and his pants are around his ankles," said our spy. "He said his leg was hurting from falling off his motorcycle earlier that day and showed off a huge bruise on his leg." Bisexual reality star Tila Tequila arrived holding hands with new girlfriend Courtenay Semel, and the two gushed about sharing each other's clothes and makeup. "They said they like
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Arnold Urges Actors To Stay Out Of Union Dispute
10 July 2008 7:02 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
True Lies star Tom Arnold has urged his peers to stay out of the feud between actors unions and the movie studios - because their comments aren't helping resolve issues and thwart a strike.
The movie star insists recent public comments made by the likes of George Clooney, Tom Hanks and Sean Penn only serve to hinder union bosses as they attempt to work out new deals on working conditions and royalties for their members.
Arnold feels sure there will be no actors strike - as long as union bosses are allowed to do their job without the input of outspoken stars.
He says, "We've got to let our people do what they're doing... You know, when the actors start getting involved and taking sides and giving opinions... just let these guys at the union work it all out.
"I wish that the actors would just shut up, especially if you're filming in Rome, and that's not a slam on Tom Hanks, because I'm in his movie. I love him.
"Everything is going to be fine."
Arnold To Play Columbine Teacher In Survivor's Film
30 April 2008 7:04 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Funnyman Tom Arnold is getting serious after signing up to star in a new film based on the Columbine High School massacre.
Based on writer/director Andrew Robinson's memories of the 1999 tragedy, which left 12 students and a teacher dead and 23 others wounded, April Showers also features Prom Night star Kelly Blatz and Spy Kids actor Daryl Sabara.
The film follows students at a Columbine-type school as they attempt to cope with the massacre. Arnold will play a popular teacher.
Filming on the movie begins next month in Omaha, Nebraska.
Arnold Tried To Help Neighbour Spears
10 March 2008 8:02 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Actor Tom Arnold attempted to persuade Britney Spears to enter a 12-step substance abuse programme two years ago after finding her slumped in the hallway of his apartment building.
The True Lies star knew the pop singer needed help long before her fans and the media.
He reveals she was married to Kevin Federline when they shared a neighbouring apartment - and one day Arnold found the singer considerably confused on the stairwell.
He recalls, "I tripped on her... She waited for an hour and a half for Kevin to come up in the elevator and find her and go, 'Oh my God, honey, are you Ok?' and help her in. Now that's sad."
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