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Abbott & Costello, Mickey Rooney & Judy Garland Screenings
9 November 2009 10:52 PM, PST | Alternative Film Guide | See recent Alternative Film Guide news »
Packard Campus’ November Series Intro Schedule and film information from the Library of Congress’ Packard Campus website: Thursday, November 05 (7:30 pm.) The Miracle Worker (United Artists, 1962) The story of Anne Sullivan’s struggle to teach the blind and deaf Helen Keller how to communicate. Directed by Arthur Penn. With Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke. 35 mm, black & white, 106 minutes. Copyright collection print. Friday, November 06 (7:30 pm.) Confessions Of A Nazi Spy (Warner Bros., 1939) An FBI agent risks his life to infiltrate Nazi sympathizers in the U.S. Directed by Anatole Litvak. With Edward G. Robinson and Francis Lederer. 35mm, black & white, 104 minutes. Print preserved by the Library of Congress. Saturday, November 07 (7:30 pm.) Ride The High Country (MGM, 1962) Two aging gunslingers sign on to [...] »
- Andre Soares
AFI's 100 Years ...100 Movie Quotes
4 November 2009 4:45 AM, PST | Extra | See recent Extra news »
"Extra" brings you AFI's 100 Best Movie Quotes of all time! From "The Wizard of Oz" to "Taxi Driver," see if your favorites made the list!
AFI's 100 Years...100 Movie QuotesGone with the Wind (1939)
“Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.” —Said by Clark Gable as Rhett Butler to Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara.
The Godfather (1972)
“I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.” —Marlon Brando as Don Corleone.
On the Waterfront (1954)
“You don’t understand! »
Cinematical Seven: Therapists and Their Nutty Patients
8 October 2009 8:02 PM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
An IMDb search for "therapy" as a plot device in movies will turn up hundreds of titles -- the Woody Allen catalog alone would take weeks to wade through. For some reason, psychological counseling is a well that screenwriters never tire of dipping into, with wildly mixed results. This week's addition to the oeuvre is the Jon Favreau penned Couples Retreat, in which he, Vince Vaughn and their wives take part in a week's vacation that involves time on the couch ... because nothing's funnier than watching bitter, middle-aged people kvetch about how much sex they're not having anymore.
The arguable quality of Couple's Retreat aside, therapy is, when done well, a potentially fascinating hook on which to hang a plot. From asylum-based films like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Girl, Interrupted to stories about the unhinged like What About Bob? and Don Juan DeMarco, there's a daunting list »
- Dawn Taylor
A Single Actress (Julianne Moore and Oscar)
27 September 2009 10:49 AM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
There can be only one ...winner, that is.
This year's supporting actress contest (new predictions!), if you believe early hype, is down to Mo'Nique vs. ummmm? She's way out front for her abusive mother role in Precious. But with Julianne Moore's supposedly vivid contribution to Tom Ford's A Single Man newly exciting festival auds, we could see the redhead goddess nab her 5th career nomination. That's quite an honor, even if she never wins that elusive statue.
The Man That Got Away Keeps Getting Away
A couple of years ago I asked readers who the next Deborah Kerr would be. Which modern important actress will be forever appreciated but never fully embraced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences? Back then Kate Winslet was sort of gunning for the honor. Now that the English Rose has noisily moved into the winner's circle, the imaginary competition is back on. »
- NATHANIEL R
Gibson's The Miracle Worker Now Running at Ivoryton Playhouse Thru 10/11
25 September 2009 6:05 AM, PDT | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »
On September 23rd, The Ivoryton Playhouse opened the sixth production of the 2009 season - William Gibson's Tony-Award winning drama The Miracle Worker. It was first produced as a 1957 Playhouse 90 broadcast starring Teresa Wright as Annie Sullivan and Patricia McCormack as Helen. Gibson adapted his teleplay for a 1959 Broadway production with Anne Bancroft as Sullivan and Patty Duke as Keller. The two reprised their roles for the award winning1962 feature film, directed by Arthur Penn. »
Our Favorite Montages: The Graduate
18 September 2009 9:32 AM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
When Cinematical staff first discussed the "Montages We Love" series, the image that popped into my head was a classic: the from-bed-to-pool montage in the 1967 film The Graduate. This is my favorite part of the Mike Nichols-directed movie -- yes, even better than the "plastics" line and the bit with Buck Henry and that iconic scene at the end.
The montage is a triumph of clever editing, thanks to Nichols and editor Sam O'Steen, whose other credits include Cool Hand Luke, Rosemary's Baby and Chinatown. It begins with Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman) lazing in his parents' swimming pool, then as he leaves the pool and pulls on a shirt, he's revealed to be in a hotel room with Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft). Simon and Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence" and then "April, Come She Will" play in the background as Ben shifts from his bed to the pool to the hotel, »
- Jette Kernion
Gibson's The Miracle Worker Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse Sept. 23
9 September 2009 1:06 AM, PDT | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »
On September 23rd, The Ivoryton Playhouse opens the sixth production of the 2009 season - William Gibson's Tony-Award winning drama The Miracle Worker. It was first produced as a 1957 Playhouse 90 broadcast starring Teresa Wright as Annie Sullivan and Patricia McCormack as Helen. Gibson adapted his teleplay for a 1959 Broadway production with Anne Bancroft as Sullivan and Patty Duke as Keller. The two reprised their roles for the award winning1962 feature film, directed by Arthur Penn. »
[DVD Review] Delgo
12 August 2009 7:34 PM, PDT | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »
A still birth is sad no matter the medium: mammal or film. An initial seed of inspiration sparks a long enduring process of maturation and development where the defining features of the organism begin to develop. Meanwhile, the nurturing creators of this new life do their best to secure the best circumstances to await their child when it arrives. Again, whether it be an animal or a film, when the stillbirth arrives it’s a devastating disappointment. The comparison may seem somewhat coldly analytical in comparing a living, breathing thing to a collection of moving pictures constructed for entertainment – but just look at the similar stakes. Both filmmaking and reproduction require a certain gestation period whether it be production or incubation. The two have similarly high hopes for the future: one for sequels and DVD sales, the other for a bright prosperous future in a career of their choice.
But then the stillbirth. »
- Lex Walker
DVD Playhouse--August 2009
10 August 2009 2:25 AM, PDT | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »
DVD Playhouse—August 2009
By
Allen Gardner
Watchmen—Director’S Cut (Warner Bros.) Director Zack Snyder’s film of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ landmark graphic novel is as worthy an adaptation of a great book that has ever been filmed. In an alternative version of the year 1985, Richard Nixon is serving his third term as President and super heroes have been outlawed by a congressional act, in spite of the fact that two of the most high-profile “masks,” Dr. Manhattan (Billy Cruddup) and The Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) helped the U.S. win the Vietnam War. When The Comedian is found murdered, many former heroes become concerned that a conspiracy is afoot to assassinate retired costumed crime fighters. Former masks Nite Owl (Patrick Wilson), Silk Spectre (Malin Akerman) and still-operating Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley, in an Oscar-worthy turn) launch an investigation of their own, all while the Pentagon’s “Doomsday »
- The Hollywood Interview.com
Streep Noms, #6 (1985)
26 June 2009 10:15 AM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
A Note: I will be returning to reviewing Streep movies soon but for now let's return to discussing Streep's competitive Oscar fields. I'll try to wrap up the 80s pictures very soon. I knew this month would be Streep heavy I had no idea how mired down in the 80s nostalgia we'd get. See also: Farrah & Michael Jackson.
1985
Six Oscar nominations is a lot for anyone but what is perhaps even more impressive / serendipitous about Meryl Streep's 1985 accomplishment is that Out of Africa, a big hit and Oscar champ, was her third Best Picture winner in seven years. That's quite rare. She would go on to lose Best Actress to Geraldine Page who was, at that time, the most nominated performer (8) never to have won the golden boy (Peter O'Toole now holds the record since he lost on his 8th nomination). Page died a scant 15 months later at 62 years of age. »
- NATHANIEL R
Geoffrey Rush earns acting triple crown with Tony Award win for 'Exit the King'
7 June 2009 6:55 PM, PDT | Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news »
Geoffrey Rush became the 17th performer to win the acting triple crown of Oscar, Emmy, and Tony awards when he romped to victory tonight as best lead actor in a play. Astonishingly, Geoffrey Rush won each of these prestigious prizes on his first try – the Oscar for "Shine" in 1996, the Emmy for "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers" in 2005, and now the Tony for "Exit the King."
Geoffrey Rush not only stars in this acclaimed production of the absurdist play by Eugene Ionesco but translated the text with director Neil Armfield. The Australian actor edged out performances by "God of Carnage" stars Jeff Daniels and James Gandolfini, Raul Esparza – who earned his third consecutive Tony nod for "Speed-the-Plow" – and newcomer Thomas Sadoski ("reasons to be pretty").
Only 2 of the 10 people to pull off the grand slam of all four major showbiz awards won their Oscar, Emmy and Tony for »
- tomoneil
More Noir! "I Wake Up Dreaming" Stays Extra 6 Days!
27 May 2009 4:06 PM, PDT | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »
The B Noir festival is a hit! It's always a delight to hear about retrospective programming doing well. There are still people out there interested in and trying out old movies in theaters. Or maybe the San Francisco noir crowd is just that strong. I'd written about "I Wake Up Dreaming" a couple of weeks back (read it here); I have since went and saw some of the movies they're playing.
If you're in the Bay Area and you haven't spared the time, there's good news. The festival was supposed to end this Thursday, but I have just been informed that since it is selling out so well, they've decided to add another week of showings!
The list of extra screenings is at the bottom, but before that, I want to recommend trying to get to this Friday's showing of The Devil Thumbs a Ride, which I managed to catch on the fest's opening night. »
- Arya Ponto
May Flowers, Princess Grace of Monaco
6 May 2009 8:00 PM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
May Flowers, weeknights @ 11:00
Fifty-four years ago last month, way back in 1955, movie star Grace Kelly attended the Cannes Film Festival (pictured below) -- it was held in April in those days. She had just headlined two Alfred Hitchcock hits Rear Window and Dial M for Murder and just barely won the Oscar for Country Girl. To Catch a Thief was arriving later that summer. She was in short, as super as superstars get.
During this very trip to Cannes she met Prince Rainier of Monaco! How crazy must that year have been for her? The courtship was aggressive and they married the following April.
Their royal union made her even more famous but ended her film career. Kelly never made another motion picture (though two were released in 1956: The Swan and High Society) and Prince Rainier subsequently banned screening of her films (according to at least one website »
- NATHANIEL R
Jane Fonda vs. Geoffrey Rush for the Triple Crown
6 May 2009 6:10 AM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
You know about the Triple Crown of Acting, right? It's when an actor manages to stretch across three mediums and snag all three of the top competitive prizes: Tony (theater), Emmy (television) and Oscar (film).
To date only 15 actors* have accomplished this but the number could jump to 17 soon. Currently the rarified list reads like so...
Jack Albertson (Tony: 65, Oscar: 69, Emmy: 75)
Anne Bancroft (Tony: 58, Oscar: 63, Emmy: 99)
Ingrid Bergman (Oscar: 45, Tony: 47, Emmy: 60)
Shirley Booth (Tony: 49, Oscar: 53, Emmy: 62)
Melvyn Douglas (Tony: 60, Oscar: 64, Emmy: 68) Did you know that this Hud star was Illeanna Douglas's grandfather? I certainly didn't.
Jeremy Irons (Tony: 84, Oscar: 91, Emmy: 97)
Thomas Mitchell (Oscar: 40, Tony: 53, Emmy: 53)
Rita Moreno (Oscar: 62, Tony: 75, Emmy: 77)
Al Pacino (Tony: 69, Oscar: 93, Emmy: 04)
Vanessa Redgrave (Oscar: 78, Emmy: 81, Tony: 03)
Jason Robards (Tony: 59, Oscar: 77, Emmy: 88)
Paul Scofield (Tony: 62, Oscar: 67, Emmy: 69)
Maggie Smith (Oscar: 70, Tony: 90, Emmy: 03)
Maureen Stapleton (Tony: 51, Emmy: 68, Oscar: 82)
Jessica Tandy (Tony: 78, Emmy: 88, Oscar: 90)
This year »
- NATHANIEL R
Summer Preview: Repertory Calendar for the Coasts
5 May 2009 1:32 PM, PDT | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »
James Cameron in Los Angeles with 70Mm prints of "Aliens" and "The Abyss"?!?! The Dardenne brothers in New York for a career retrospective?!?! The instant cult classic "The Room" with Tommy Wiseau live in Austin?!?! Be still my heart. There's something for all tastes this summer on the West Coast, the East Coast and as you'll notice, the Third Coast on our calendar of the must-see events on the repertory theater circuit in May, June and July. And don't miss our look at the indie films that are hitting theaters or headed to online, VOD or DVD premiere this summer.
With the New York Polish Film Festival (May 6-10) and first-runs of the docs "Ice People" (May 1-7) and "Audience of One" (May 8-14) and Ken Jacobs' reinvention of his 1969 work "Tom, Tom, The Piper's Son" with the 3D "Anaglyph Tom" (May 15-21) taking up the Anthology's screens, »
- Stephen Saito
Comic Actor Dom Deluise Dead At Age 75; Frequently Collaborated With Burt Reynolds And Mel Brooks
5 May 2009 9:53 AM, PDT | Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news »
By Lee Pfeiffer
Dom DeLuise, the beloved comic actor of TV and feature films, has died at age 75. No details about cause of death have yet been released. DeLuise was a familiar face to moviegoers, generally playing second banana in many classic comedies. He was a favorite of Mel Brooks, who gave him prominent roles in Blazing Saddles, The Twelve Chairs, The History of the World: Part 1and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. DeLuise was also a close friend and co-star of Burt Reynolds. The two made both Cannonball Run films together and memorably starred in the dark comedy about death, The End in which DeLuise gave a hilarious performance as an escaped mental patient. In a rare starring role, DeLuise got to display both his comedic and dramatic skills in Fatso, a touching film directed by Anne Bancroft that centered on a man's lifelong battle with obesity. He also »
- nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
Rinna Wants Mrs. Robinson Role
29 April 2009 1:05 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Former Melrose Place star Lisa Rinna's recent Playboy magazine reveal has inspired her to play a sexy older woman in a new TV project.
The actress paid homage to movie legend Anne Bancroft's The Graduate seductress Mrs. Robinson in the pages of the current issue of Playboy - and now she wants a similar role in a TV series.
She says, "I have another great character in me. I think maybe a Mrs. Robinson type. I’m gonna put that out in the universe."
But Rinna insists she won't be playing such a role on the Melrose Place remake, despite lobbying for a return to the show where she made her big break.
She tells EW.com, "I don’t think I wanna go back anymore... It doesn’t feel right! It feels weird. I’ve changed my mind. You can’t go back." »
April Showers, Home For the Holidays
22 April 2009 9:23 PM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
april showers, evenings @ 11
One of the greatest disconnects I've ever had between consensus response to a movie and my own reaction was in 1995 when Jodie Foster's second film, Home for the Holiday debuted. It was mostly ignored by the public and the critics were out for blood. Maybe Jodie Foster had just been too successful and too lauded and it was time for the pendulum to swing back? Perhaps the undercurrent was along the lines of 'Does she have to be good at making movies in addition to acting in them?'
Even Robert Downey Jr playing Tommy got bad reviews for his performance. He was gay brother to Holly Hunter's Claudia. Though his performance is pretty out there, that needling rapid fire joking -- he's consistently pushing things too far -- is exactly in line with the movie's own sense of humor. Bonus points: the sibling chemistry »
- NATHANIEL R
Arthur Penn: The Hollywood Interview
10 April 2009 1:43 PM, PDT | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »
Director Arthur Penn.
The Left Handed Gun: Arthur Penn’S Ticket To Hollywood… And His Ticket Back Home As Well
by Jon Zelazny
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on EightMillionStories.com September 29, 2008.
In the 1960’s, Arthur Penn was one of the most acclaimed directors in the world, best known for his smash hits The Mircale Worker (1962) and Bonnie & Clyde (1967), each of which earned him an Oscar nomination.
He spent his early career directing theater and live television in New York, until he and three of his TV colleagues—producer Fred Coe, writer Leslie Stevens, and fledgling star Paul Newman—went to Hollywood to make a western about Billy the Kid.
Paul Newman takes aim as Billy the Kid, in Arthur Penn's The Left Handed Gun.
2008 marked the 50th anniversary of The Left Handed Gun, Penn’s now-celebrated feature film debut. We spoke by phone, ironically the day »
- The Hollywood Interview.com
Is Hollywood Unfair to Actresses Over 35?
26 March 2009 10:00 AM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
Last weekend, actress Hope Davis admitted that she was somewhat "peeved" when she was offered a role playing the mother of Johnny Depp's character, since she is nine months younger than him. Now, The Guardian has put together a list of actresses who played mothers to actors about the same age as them. "It is all too easy for a female actor to find herself cast as the mother of someone who once played her boyfriend as soon as she blows out the candles on her 35th birthday cake," said the paper. * Forrest Gump: Sally Field plays Tom Hank's mother (age difference: ten years) * Hamlet: Glenn Close plays Mel Gibson's mother (age difference: nine years) * Giant: Elizabeth Taylor plays Dennis Hopper's mother (age difference: four years) * Alexander: Angelina Jolie plays Colin Farrell's mother (age difference: one year) * Back to the Future: Lea Thompson »
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