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9 July 2009 2:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

Michael Moore’s latest documentary finally has a title. Despite what people may have believed after his recent promotional stunt, it is not called “Save Our CEOs.” Nor is it the original working title, “Bailout.” Instead the film is now called “Capitalism: A Love Story,” which makes it sound like a romantic comedy about a greedy couple who meet on Wall St.

Maybe it really is that in a way, because the film involves the financial crisis and criticizes the bankers and corporate leaders who greedily got us in this mess with their passionate love for the all mighty dollar. Of course, “Love Story” is also a documentary. The kind that Moore does best, which is to say it will leave audiences divided on their interest in and their response to its content.

In a press release announcing the new moniker, Moore explained the significance of the title:

“It will be the perfect date movie, »

- Christopher Campbell

23 March 2009 9:45 PM, PDT | TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news »

Liv Tyler, who last starred in The Incredible Hulk and the horror hit The Strangers, will headline The Romantics, an independently financed romantic comedy from indie-producer turned director Galt Niederhoffer. Niederhoffer adapted the script from her own novel. The story takes place on the eve of a seaside wedding celebration. Seven close friends convene to watch two of their pals get married. Laura (Tyler) is the maid of honor, but she and the bride have had a long rivalry over the groom. Niederhoffer’s producing credits include Steve Buscemi’s Lonesome Jim, which Tyler appeared in, The Baxter, Grace Is Gone, Birds of America, Bart Got a Room and the upcoming Sam Rockwell comedy The Winning Season. Team Todd's Suzanne and Jennifer Todd will produce with Plum Pictures. The Todds are also developing with Niederhoffer an adaptation of her debut novel, Taxonomy of Barnacles. Production on Romantics begins in the summer. »

- James Cook

2 articles from 2009