EntertainmentBhavana’s last Tamil venture was alongside actor Ajith Kumar in Saran’s 2010 film ‘Aasal’, back in 2010.Bhavana in the poster for the film The Door / InstagramA horror film titled The Door will mark actor Bhavana’s return to Tamil cinema after a gap of 13 years. The film is directed by her brother Jaiiddev and produced by her husband Naveen Rajan under the banner of Junedream Studios. In the intriguing first look poster, which was released on the occasion of the actor’s birthday on June 6, Bhavana can be seen wearing a grim expression as she stands leaning on a brick house’s partially opened wooden door, as wounded hands emerge from the gap. There is blood splattered on the door. Apart from Bhavana, The Door’s cast includes Ganesh Venkatram, Jayaprakash, Nandhu, Sriranjini, Kapil Velavan, and Priya Venkat. Varun Unni will be the music composer, Goutham G will handle the cinematography,...
- 6/7/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
Irish film producer James Flynn, co-founder of Metropolitan Film Productions and co-producer on the Oscar-nominated The Banshee of Inisherin, had died. He was 57.
Flynn died on Saturday morning due to an unknown illness, his production company told The Irish Times in a statement. He was surrounded by his family, wife Juanita Wilson and children Alex and Anna.
His death comes amid a successful awards season for The Banshees of Inisherin and the film’s Oscar run, with the Martin McDonagh-directed starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson film up for nine honors, including best picture.
Flynn has served in various producing capacities on a number of notable movies and TV series across his nearly 30-year career. Among his more recent films are the Ridley Scott-directed and Ben Affleck and Matt Damon-starring and written The Last Duel, the Disney+ released sequel Disenchanted and Neil Jordan’s mystery-thriller Greta led by Isabelle Huppert.
Flynn died on Saturday morning due to an unknown illness, his production company told The Irish Times in a statement. He was surrounded by his family, wife Juanita Wilson and children Alex and Anna.
His death comes amid a successful awards season for The Banshees of Inisherin and the film’s Oscar run, with the Martin McDonagh-directed starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson film up for nine honors, including best picture.
Flynn has served in various producing capacities on a number of notable movies and TV series across his nearly 30-year career. Among his more recent films are the Ridley Scott-directed and Ben Affleck and Matt Damon-starring and written The Last Duel, the Disney+ released sequel Disenchanted and Neil Jordan’s mystery-thriller Greta led by Isabelle Huppert.
- 2/12/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Irish film producer James Flynn has died. He was 57 and his death was reported by the Irish Times, which did not provide details.
Credited on Alan Parker’s Angela’s Ashes, Joel Schumacher’s Veronica Guerin and John Michael McDonagh’s Calvary, Flynn was a part of the reconstituted Irish Film Board.
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The news comes as Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees of Inisherin, on which Flynn worked as co-producer, has nine Oscar nominations for next month’s Academy Awards.
Oscar-nominated producer Ed Guiney, who worked with Flynn on Sweety Barrett more than two decades ago, remembered him for the Irish Times.
Credited on Alan Parker’s Angela’s Ashes, Joel Schumacher’s Veronica Guerin and John Michael McDonagh’s Calvary, Flynn was a part of the reconstituted Irish Film Board.
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The news comes as Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees of Inisherin, on which Flynn worked as co-producer, has nine Oscar nominations for next month’s Academy Awards.
Oscar-nominated producer Ed Guiney, who worked with Flynn on Sweety Barrett more than two decades ago, remembered him for the Irish Times.
- 2/12/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Warning: contains spoilers for Game of Thrones seasons 1-8.
We’re excited for HBO’s upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon. But as always, the problem with a prequel is that it can only fill in more detailed background to the story we’ve already seen – it can’t continue that story, or pick up on any loose hanging threads from its parent show. The Game of Thrones TV finale left us with a fair few unanswered questions – we can only hope a rumoured sequel eventually comes along to answer some of them.
We’ve gathered a few of the most pressing of these unanswered questions below. We’re not including deliberately open endings, like Jon Snow riding out beyond the Wall with Tormund (is he abandoning the Night’s Watch to go and live with the Wildlings?) or what happened to Drogon and Daenerys’ body (did he eat her?...
We’re excited for HBO’s upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon. But as always, the problem with a prequel is that it can only fill in more detailed background to the story we’ve already seen – it can’t continue that story, or pick up on any loose hanging threads from its parent show. The Game of Thrones TV finale left us with a fair few unanswered questions – we can only hope a rumoured sequel eventually comes along to answer some of them.
We’ve gathered a few of the most pressing of these unanswered questions below. We’re not including deliberately open endings, like Jon Snow riding out beyond the Wall with Tormund (is he abandoning the Night’s Watch to go and live with the Wildlings?) or what happened to Drogon and Daenerys’ body (did he eat her?...
- 8/20/2022
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
“Stop running from God, Alexander…His word says if we confess our sins, he is faithful and [wants] just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us.”
Don’t remember that line from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Hamilton? Well neither does Miranda.
The line is from an unauthorized, “Christianized” version of the musical from Rgv Productions, which operates with The Door Christian Fellowship Ministries of McAllen, Texas. It was performed and live on August 5 and streamed. There was also reportedly a second performance the following night, and Miranda is none too pleased.
In a tweet yesterday, the creator of the Grammy and Tony-winning musical expressed his gratitude “to all of you who reached out about this illegal, unauthorized production…And always grateful to the @dramatistsguild, who have the backs of writers everywhere, be it your first play or your fiftieth.”
Miranda punctuated his statement with, “Now lawyers do their work,...
Don’t remember that line from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Hamilton? Well neither does Miranda.
The line is from an unauthorized, “Christianized” version of the musical from Rgv Productions, which operates with The Door Christian Fellowship Ministries of McAllen, Texas. It was performed and live on August 5 and streamed. There was also reportedly a second performance the following night, and Miranda is none too pleased.
In a tweet yesterday, the creator of the Grammy and Tony-winning musical expressed his gratitude “to all of you who reached out about this illegal, unauthorized production…And always grateful to the @dramatistsguild, who have the backs of writers everywhere, be it your first play or your fiftieth.”
Miranda punctuated his statement with, “Now lawyers do their work,...
- 8/12/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Chaos takes control.
Now that the dust is beginning to settle from Westworld‘s mind-melting season finale, the robotic hosts are ready to inherit the Earth. And things are about to get messy.
To kick off the one-month countdown, HBO has today unveiled the official key art for Westworld season 2, and it’s as gloomy and ominous as you’d expect from a show capable of fusing artificial intelligence with the evolution of sin. Set against an ash-grey skyline with touches of red, below you’ll see a mechanized vulture perched next to a cowboy hat that ought to look pretty familiar to those fans of Ed Harris’ Man in Black, a character who was later revealed to be the older version of Jimmi Simpson’s William.
Buckle up, folks, for it appears Westworld‘s opening season was just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to mind-boggling twists…...
Now that the dust is beginning to settle from Westworld‘s mind-melting season finale, the robotic hosts are ready to inherit the Earth. And things are about to get messy.
To kick off the one-month countdown, HBO has today unveiled the official key art for Westworld season 2, and it’s as gloomy and ominous as you’d expect from a show capable of fusing artificial intelligence with the evolution of sin. Set against an ash-grey skyline with touches of red, below you’ll see a mechanized vulture perched next to a cowboy hat that ought to look pretty familiar to those fans of Ed Harris’ Man in Black, a character who was later revealed to be the older version of Jimmi Simpson’s William.
Buckle up, folks, for it appears Westworld‘s opening season was just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to mind-boggling twists…...
- 3/22/2018
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
The first season of HBO’s sci-fi mystery series Westworld proved to be a breeding ground for fans who loved analyzing the show’s smallest details and theorizing about what’s to come. Now that the second season is exactly one month away, the Westworld viral campaign is shifting into high gear, and those fans hungry to step back […]
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- 3/22/2018
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
The first season of HBO’s sci-fi series Westworld was one hell of an enigma. Viewers hypothesized in every sandy corner of that maze, only to wind up back at square one as Ramin Djawadi’s main title theme began to roll on the next episode. Simply put, it was hard enough to decipher Westworld when the execs weren’t keeping helpful hints to themselves, which is precisely what’s been happening behind the scenes.
In a recent sit-down with creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy about the show’s looming sophomore outing, EW’s learned that each season of Westworld is privately christened by the writers and producers.
“We think of our seasons as discrete components in the series, to the point where we’ve named our seasons. The first season was called ‘The Maze.’ The second season is called ‘The Door.’” Nolan said.
HBO Uploads New Westworld Season...
In a recent sit-down with creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy about the show’s looming sophomore outing, EW’s learned that each season of Westworld is privately christened by the writers and producers.
“We think of our seasons as discrete components in the series, to the point where we’ve named our seasons. The first season was called ‘The Maze.’ The second season is called ‘The Door.’” Nolan said.
HBO Uploads New Westworld Season...
- 3/20/2018
- by Joseph Falcone
- We Got This Covered
The 10 young European actors selected for this year’s Shooting Stars initiative are in town to meet the global film industry.
While young acting talent is spotlighted annually by initiatives such as Bafta’s Rising Star award and Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, European Film Promotion’s (Efp) Shooting Stars programme is the most visible celebration of next-generation thespian talent allied to an A-list film festival.
Each year, 10 young European actors are awarded the Shooting Star accolade at the Berlinale, a five-person jury having selected the winners from submissions by the 37 Efp member countries. The recipients travel to Berlin to meet producers, casting directors and other film industry figures, and are feted at a ceremony at the Berlinale Palast, which this year takes place on Monday February 19.
This year’s line-up includes UK Screen Star Of Tomorrow Michaela Coel, Norway’s Thelma star Eili Harboe, Hungary’s Réka Tenki, who appeared in last...
While young acting talent is spotlighted annually by initiatives such as Bafta’s Rising Star award and Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, European Film Promotion’s (Efp) Shooting Stars programme is the most visible celebration of next-generation thespian talent allied to an A-list film festival.
Each year, 10 young European actors are awarded the Shooting Star accolade at the Berlinale, a five-person jury having selected the winners from submissions by the 37 Efp member countries. The recipients travel to Berlin to meet producers, casting directors and other film industry figures, and are feted at a ceremony at the Berlinale Palast, which this year takes place on Monday February 19.
This year’s line-up includes UK Screen Star Of Tomorrow Michaela Coel, Norway’s Thelma star Eili Harboe, Hungary’s Réka Tenki, who appeared in last...
- 2/18/2018
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
All that Glitters: Curtis Traps Compelling Kernel in Avalanche of Schmaltz
British television alum Simon Curtis graduated to feature filmmaking in 2011 with the incredibly problematic My Week with Marilyn. Apparently, whatever its faults, they were easy to overlook, as the film nabbed a number of critics’ choice awards, along with prestigious BAFTA and Academy Award nominations. Unfortunately, his penchant for mawkishness has showed no sides of abatement in his follow-up feature, Woman in Gold, also based on compelling true events but at least portraying subjects that feel imbued with less drastic measures of caricature since they aren’t ingrained in cultural pop subconscious with such sacred fury.
In the late 1990s, the Austrian government began to revamp its art restitution laws in reference to victims of WWII. Upon the death of her sister, Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren), an elderly Los Angeles shop keeper who had fled Austria sixty years prior to escape the Nazis,...
British television alum Simon Curtis graduated to feature filmmaking in 2011 with the incredibly problematic My Week with Marilyn. Apparently, whatever its faults, they were easy to overlook, as the film nabbed a number of critics’ choice awards, along with prestigious BAFTA and Academy Award nominations. Unfortunately, his penchant for mawkishness has showed no sides of abatement in his follow-up feature, Woman in Gold, also based on compelling true events but at least portraying subjects that feel imbued with less drastic measures of caricature since they aren’t ingrained in cultural pop subconscious with such sacred fury.
In the late 1990s, the Austrian government began to revamp its art restitution laws in reference to victims of WWII. Upon the death of her sister, Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren), an elderly Los Angeles shop keeper who had fled Austria sixty years prior to escape the Nazis,...
- 3/31/2015
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Still from Kanyaka Talkies
The Chennai International Film Festival 2013, to be held from December 12-19, has announced the complete lineup of films.
The festival will host Country Focus on Iran and Taiwan along with a section on contemporary films from Turkey.
The Indian Panorama section will have a mix of regional-language films like Ajanata Batas by Anjan Das (Bengali), Tapaal by Laxman Utekar (Marathi), Baga Beach by Laxmikant Shetgaonkar (Konkani), Ko:Yad by Manju Borah (Assamese), Ship of Theseus by Anand Gandhi (English-Hindi), Kanyaka Talkies by K R Manoj (Malayalam) and Lucia by Pawan Kumar (Kannada).
The festival will host retrospectives of three eminent filmmakers: French director Claire Denis (S’en Fout La Mort, Beau Travail, Trouble Every Day, L’intrus and 35 Rhums); Hungarian director István Szabó (The Door, Sweet Emma, Dear Bobe and Budapest Tales); Serbian filmmaker Goran Paskaljevic (Beach Guard in Wintertime, Special Treatment, How Harry Became a Tree,...
The Chennai International Film Festival 2013, to be held from December 12-19, has announced the complete lineup of films.
The festival will host Country Focus on Iran and Taiwan along with a section on contemporary films from Turkey.
The Indian Panorama section will have a mix of regional-language films like Ajanata Batas by Anjan Das (Bengali), Tapaal by Laxman Utekar (Marathi), Baga Beach by Laxmikant Shetgaonkar (Konkani), Ko:Yad by Manju Borah (Assamese), Ship of Theseus by Anand Gandhi (English-Hindi), Kanyaka Talkies by K R Manoj (Malayalam) and Lucia by Pawan Kumar (Kannada).
The festival will host retrospectives of three eminent filmmakers: French director Claire Denis (S’en Fout La Mort, Beau Travail, Trouble Every Day, L’intrus and 35 Rhums); Hungarian director István Szabó (The Door, Sweet Emma, Dear Bobe and Budapest Tales); Serbian filmmaker Goran Paskaljevic (Beach Guard in Wintertime, Special Treatment, How Harry Became a Tree,...
- 12/7/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Watch a brand new TV spot for the upcoming comic book movie “Red 2″ by director Dean Parisot (Atlantis 7, Justified, Modern Family) and starring Bruce Willis (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Kane & Lynch, American Assassin, Looper), Helen Mirren (Glee, Hitchcock, The Door) and John Malkovich (Cut Bank, Warm Bodies, Lines of Wellington, Transformers: Dark of the Moon). Film Synopsis: Bruce Willis and his motley crew of retired assassins return in this Summit Entertainment sequel to 2010′s surprise hit. Galaxy Quest’s Dean Parisot directs. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi Follow @Shockya on Twitter for the latest from Bruce Willis’ “Red 2″.
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- 7/2/2013
- by Brian Corder
- ShockYa
The studio just released this brand new character poster for the upcoming comic book movie “Red 2″ by director Dean Parisot (Atlantis 7, Justified, Modern Family) and starring Bruce Willis (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Kane & Lynch, American Assassin, Looper), Helen Mirren (Glee, Hitchcock, The Door) and John Malkovich (Cut Bank, Warm Bodies, Lines of Wellington, Transformers: Dark of the Moon). Film Synopsis: Bruce Willis and his motley crew of retired assassins return in this Summit Entertainment sequel to 2010′s surprise hit. Galaxy Quest’s Dean Parisot directs. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi Follow @Shockya on Twitter for the latest from Bruce Willis’ “Red 2″.
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- 4/28/2013
- by Brian Corder
- ShockYa
DC Entertainment just released this brand new movie still featuring Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker in the upcoming comic book movie “Red 2″ by director Dean Parisot (Atlantis 7, Justified, Modern Family) and starring Bruce Willis (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Kane & Lynch, American Assassin, Looper), Helen Mirren (Glee, Hitchcock, The Door) and John Malkovich (Cut Bank, Warm Bodies, Lines of Wellington, Transformers: Dark of the Moon). Film Synopsis: Bruce Willis and his motley crew of retired assassins return in this Summit Entertainment sequel to 2010′s surprise hit. Galaxy Quest’s Dean Parisot directs. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi Follow @Shockya on Twitter for the latest from Bruce Willis’ “Red 2″.
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- 12/24/2012
- by Brian Corder
- ShockYa
Cologne, Germany - Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren (The Queen) will receive this year's European Achievement in World Cinema award, the European Film Academy's lifetime achievement honor, for her body of work. Mirren, whose illustrious career includes roles in Michael Powell's Age of Consent (1969), Nigel Cole's Calendar Girls (2003) and Robert Altman's Gosford Park (2001), will receive the honor at the 25th European Film Awards on Dec. 1 in Malta. Mirren's most recent performance was in Istvan Szabo's The Door. She stars as Alfred Hitchcock's wife Alma Reville in Sacha Gervasi's upcoming biopic Hitchcock and will reprise her role as
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- 9/25/2012
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If you were to attempt to genetically engineer the perfect film for Karlovy Vary, Eastern Europe’s biggest film festival and one of the oldest in the world, your checklist of ingredients might include: an internationally revered film star lead, a respected veteran European director, a Central or Eastern European setting, and a story in which both the Holocaust and post-WW2 communism figure largely. Maybe throw in a little subtext about class division and gender roles for good measure. “The Door” is a new Helen Mirren film from Hungarian director István Szabó ("Meeting Venus," "Being Julia,""Mephisto"), set in 1960s Budapest and detailing the relationship between a wealthy female novelist and a strong-willed cleaning lady, who may or may not be harbouring dark secrets regarding her actions during the war. It pretty much hits the jackpot, or rather it would have if it was good. It’s not.
The film’s problems manifest themselves early,...
The film’s problems manifest themselves early,...
- 7/3/2012
- by Jessica Kiang
- The Playlist
The organisers of the Karlovy Vary International FIlm Festival, taking place this week in the obscenely picturesque spa town of Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, have hit on a canny strategy. The festival’s programming has for some years now been above reproach in every respect, something that has not always been the case in its storied 47 year history, that at one point saw the event pretty much shunned because of its apparent kowtowing to the communist powers-that-were. But those problems are a distant memory now, as this year’s carefully curated selection can attest: they may not get glitzy, high-profile Cannes-level premieres, but the film choice shows astonishing range, refreshing eclecticism and a deep passion for bringing challenging cinema to an apparently very enthusiastic and responsive Eastern European crowd. But the problem then becomes one of profile, and one of the ways the organisers have found to raise theirs, is with their honoree list.
- 7/2/2012
- by Jessica Kiang
- The Playlist
Marco Mehlitz has joined Fox International Productions Germany as Head of Development and Production and will report directly to Sanford Panitch, President of Fox International Productions (Fip) in Los Angeles. Mehlitz’s new role will see him working closely with Managing Director, Fox Germany, Vincent de La Tour, and Senior Product Manager Local Productions and Acquisitions, Germar Tetzlaff in the development and production of German language movies. “Marco’s experience in both local German production and international coproduction will be a great asset for us”, said Panitch. De La Tour added: “In Marco Mehlitz we are delighted to have found an experienced personality of the film industry who will drive the production of local Fox projects forward.” Mehlitz, who grew up in Berlin and the USA, has over 15 years’ experience as a producer and co-producer of German and international films. He recently co-produced David Cronenberg’s film A Dangerous Method...
- 5/23/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
I've already posted my early Best Actor predictions and so now it's time to look at the year's leading ladies. Just like the actor category I am sticking with my rule of listing no more than 20 names (ore thereabouts) so as not to make the list so long it just doesn't matter. Certainly others can and most likely will be added to the list as the year goes on, just as others may drop from it, but for now this is where I stand. After all... it's still really early. To begin with, if I had to place a bet on the five names that would be nominated at the end of the year I'm not sure anyone is going to be all that surprised when they see my current list. Helen Hunt (The Surrogate) Keira Knightley (Anna Karenina) Laura Linney (Hyde Park On Hudson) Sandra Bullock (Gravity) Viola Davis...
- 4/23/2012
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
At the Academy Awards, Best Picture might be the big prize, but the ones that both the winners and the audience have the most emotional connection to tend to be the acting prizes. Seeing a beloved star, or a fresh-faced newcomer, finally pick up a statue more often than not ends up leading the mainstream media coverage; it's always more moving than some producer's acceptance speech.
This year, we saw Meryl Streep finally win her third, and Christopher Plummer win his first, becoming the oldest actor ever to pick up a statuette. Those might have been predicted a while off by many. Meanwhile, two relative unknowns, Jean Dujardin and Octavia Spencer, also became Oscar-winners. Anyone who claims that they predicted those twelve months ago is a liar. Once again, the awards season can be guessed at, but it also springs up all kinds of surprises.
After our picks for Best Picture yesterday,...
This year, we saw Meryl Streep finally win her third, and Christopher Plummer win his first, becoming the oldest actor ever to pick up a statuette. Those might have been predicted a while off by many. Meanwhile, two relative unknowns, Jean Dujardin and Octavia Spencer, also became Oscar-winners. Anyone who claims that they predicted those twelve months ago is a liar. Once again, the awards season can be guessed at, but it also springs up all kinds of surprises.
After our picks for Best Picture yesterday,...
- 3/2/2012
- by Oliver Lyttelton
- The Playlist
Check out the new poster for the upcoming drama The Door starring Helen Mirren. Good old-fashioned storytelling illuminates the relationship between two women in Academy Award-winning director Istvan Szabo’s elegantly directed drama. The film describes the unusual relationship between a well-to-do novelist and her poor, elderly maid. A showcase for the formidable acting talent of leads Helen [...]
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- 2/19/2012
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
Even if you’re not her fan, there’s one thing you have to love about Helen Mirren – she’s the real actress, no matter what she plays – the Queen or someone’s maid. And that’s why I’m here to share the promo trailer for Mirren’s upcoming The Door movie, which is completely different story, almost an [...]
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- 2/15/2012
- by Fiona
- Filmofilia
#57. The Door Director: István SzabóWriter(s): Szabó and Andrea VészitsProducers: Jenõ Hábermann and Sándor Söth Distributor: Rights Available The Gist: Based on the novel by Magda Szabó, this is a story of a special relationship between two women, a writer and her maid...(more) Cast: Helen Mirren and Martina Gedeck List Worthy Reasons...: Look no further than this Hungarian-German co-production for perhaps the under the radar acting performance of 2012. It could back to back years where the relationship with maid turns out to be material worth exploring (Andrei Zvyagintsev's Elena was gold) as veteran Oscar-winning Hungarian director István Szabó managed to lasso Helen Mirren in what will be known as her most unglamorous role to date. Release Date/Status?: Main Competition at Cannes appears likely as Szabo has been a frequent guest and winner at the fest (Mephisto). ...
- 1/6/2012
- IONCINEMA.com
Dame Helen Mirren relished the chance to snub make-up while filming her new thriller The Door, because she could arrive on set just minutes before shooting was due to start.
The screen siren abandoned glamour for the role of an ageing Hungarian housekeeper in the big screen adaptation of the award-winning novel of the same name by Magda Szabo.
Mirren decided to snub any make-up for the role, and insists she enjoyed the freedom of not worrying about her looks.
She tells Britain's The Observer, "It is actually incredibly rare on film to have nothing on your face at all. Even when you are playing a character who wears no make-up, you wear make-up otherwise your eyes tend to disappear like two p**s-holes in the snow.
"But on this occasion I really did wear no make-up. It was great because I could just prance in five minutes before I was due on. And also, once you let go of that, it's gone. You just look the way you look."...
The screen siren abandoned glamour for the role of an ageing Hungarian housekeeper in the big screen adaptation of the award-winning novel of the same name by Magda Szabo.
Mirren decided to snub any make-up for the role, and insists she enjoyed the freedom of not worrying about her looks.
She tells Britain's The Observer, "It is actually incredibly rare on film to have nothing on your face at all. Even when you are playing a character who wears no make-up, you wear make-up otherwise your eyes tend to disappear like two p**s-holes in the snow.
"But on this occasion I really did wear no make-up. It was great because I could just prance in five minutes before I was due on. And also, once you let go of that, it's gone. You just look the way you look."...
- 9/26/2011
- WENN
The Oscar-winning actress discusses her Russian roots, her Oscar-winning role as the Queen, why she never had children and her latest brace of movies
'I learned quite early on in life," Helen Mirren is telling me over tea at the Dorchester hotel, "that we are all two people. And one of those people none of us will ever know. You, Tim, for example, will never know how I perceive you. What my ideas are about the way you are sitting and your hair or your cheeks or whatever. You will never know."
It's true. And, I have to confess, sitting there, suddenly aware of my hair – of my cheeks? – I'm quite happy to keep it that way. Mirren is frank and warm as an interviewee but you do have the sense, all the time you are posing your artless little list of questions, that she effortlessly sees right through you.
'I learned quite early on in life," Helen Mirren is telling me over tea at the Dorchester hotel, "that we are all two people. And one of those people none of us will ever know. You, Tim, for example, will never know how I perceive you. What my ideas are about the way you are sitting and your hair or your cheeks or whatever. You will never know."
It's true. And, I have to confess, sitting there, suddenly aware of my hair – of my cheeks? – I'm quite happy to keep it that way. Mirren is frank and warm as an interviewee but you do have the sense, all the time you are posing your artless little list of questions, that she effortlessly sees right through you.
- 9/26/2011
- by Tim Adams
- The Guardian - Film News
Running between August 31st and September 10th, the 68th edition of the Venice Film Festival would be a dandy last edition for festival impresario Marco Muller even if he doesn't nab the likes of Wong Kar-wai's The Grandmaster, Walter Salles' On the Road, Fernando Meirelles' 360 and/or Zhang Yimou's Heroes of Naking. In his final year of contract, with approximately twenty-two competition slots (minus the already confirmed opening film from Italian res George Clooney and his Tiff-bound The Ides of March), this thursday's announcement should be heavy on items from the the U.K along with a robust presence from European filmmakers headed by Roman Polanski's Carnage. From France, we think that Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi's Chicken With Plums (see pic above) Mathieu Kassovitz's Rebellion, Yves Caumon's Bird, John Shank's Last Winter, Emily Atef's Tue-Moi (Kill Me) and Juan Diego Solanas...
- 7/25/2011
- IONCINEMA.com
It's a wrap! The Martin Gropius Bau is empty and the final pickups follow. This is a work in progress and readers are invited and welcome to contribute. Presales have returned in reaction to the reduced number of finished films on offer over the past two markets. Presales applies across the board from Us to French and even Italian films. English language films are increasingly coming out of the major non English language territories but local product is impacting sales on Us films internationally. Business was quickly wrapped up but it was done with a healthy number of buys reported. Lower prices have become accepted but the market must have product as this event proved.
Adriana Chiesa has licensed Federico Moccia’s teen trilogy to Savor to Spain. The first title, Sorry If I Love You (Scusa Ma Ti Chiamo Amore) grossed $27m when released by Medusa on 600 prints in Italy.
Adriana Chiesa has licensed Federico Moccia’s teen trilogy to Savor to Spain. The first title, Sorry If I Love You (Scusa Ma Ti Chiamo Amore) grossed $27m when released by Medusa on 600 prints in Italy.
- 3/9/2010
- by Sydney
- Sydney's Buzz
There were very few surprises last night as The Hurt Locker picked up six Oscars including “Best Picture.” Despite the Academy’s expansion of the category, the Iraq war film had become a forgone conclusion after sweeping most of the ceremonies leading up to Sunday. It’s the lowest grossing movie to ever win the top prize and do so without the usual expensive advertising campaign.
In another first, Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman in the ceremony’s 82 year history to win “Best Director,” beating out strong competition from her ex-husband James Cameron and more. The screenwriter Mark Boal won for its “Best Original Screenplay.”
Jeff Bridges was finally recognized after his fifth nomination and promptly set the record for saying “man” in an acceptance speech. Sandra Bullock had a sense of humor about herself in holding the “Best Actress” Oscar just one night after taking home the Razzie...
In another first, Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman in the ceremony’s 82 year history to win “Best Director,” beating out strong competition from her ex-husband James Cameron and more. The screenwriter Mark Boal won for its “Best Original Screenplay.”
Jeff Bridges was finally recognized after his fifth nomination and promptly set the record for saying “man” in an acceptance speech. Sandra Bullock had a sense of humor about herself in holding the “Best Actress” Oscar just one night after taking home the Razzie...
- 3/8/2010
- by Jeff Leins
- newsinfilm.com
We can finally close the book on 2009. The Oscars have come and gone and The Hurt Locker has triumphed, winning Best Picture and five more awards including Best Director and Original Screenplay. I started tracking this season's Oscar contenders way back in July of 2009 and it has been a long road and each year I'd like to think I learn a little something new about the process.
The first thing to realize is that the likelihood the film you believe to be the best of the year most likely will not win Best Picture and may not be recognized at all. What you have to hope for is that quality wins out over mediocrity in whatever category we are discussing. And for that matter I would say this year's Oscars were, for the most part, a triumph (a statement regarding the winners and not the show itself, which was sort...
The first thing to realize is that the likelihood the film you believe to be the best of the year most likely will not win Best Picture and may not be recognized at all. What you have to hope for is that quality wins out over mediocrity in whatever category we are discussing. And for that matter I would say this year's Oscars were, for the most part, a triumph (a statement regarding the winners and not the show itself, which was sort...
- 3/8/2010
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
History was made tonight by Kathryn Bigelow for becoming the first female to ever win the Academy Award for Best Director for The Hurt Locker. Shortly after another bomb exploded when seconds after she walked off stage Tom Hanks announced that The Hurt Locker was also the Best Picture, beating out the favorite Avatar and team Cameron. The Iraq War drama earned six total Oscar wins at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Sound Mixing. In the Best Actress/Actor categories, Sandra Bullock beat out Meryl Streep for Best Actress for her role in The Blind Side, and "The Dude" himself - Jeff Bridges took home the Best Actor Award for is role in Crazy Heart. The Best Supporting Actress went to Mo’Nique in Precious, while Christoph Waltz won the Best Supporting Actor Award...
- 3/8/2010
- by Dave Campbell
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
So, this evening I headed to a rather exclusive Oscar party in central London courtesy of Grey Goose and watched the stars arrive on the red carpet followed by the ceremony itself on TV screens scattered around the venue. The evening opened with Neil Patrick Harris performing a stage show number followed by our hosts, Steve Martin and Alec Balwin doing some rather amusing gags. I have to say, the pair of them did a mighty fine job in my opinion. Far better than that of The BAFTA Awards where every joke went down like a lead balloon! The comedy highlight for me was Ben Stiller dressed as one of the Na’vi from Avatar which was just genius!
James Cameron’s Avatar won a few but the big news of the night was that the Kathryn Bigelow has become the first woman to win Best Director for her movie,...
James Cameron’s Avatar won a few but the big news of the night was that the Kathryn Bigelow has become the first woman to win Best Director for her movie,...
- 3/8/2010
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"The Hurt Locker" took home Best Picture and Best Director for Kathryn Bigelow, while Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock, Christoph Waltz and Mo'Nique took home the acting honors.
Best Picture
"Avatar"
"The Blind Side"
"District 9"
"An Education"
"The Hurt Locker"
"Inglourious Basterds"
"Precious"
"A Serious Man"
"Up"
"Up in the Air"
Best Director
Kathryn Bigelow, "The Hurt Locker"
James Cameron, "Avatar"
Lee Daniels, "Precious"
Jason Reitman, "Up in the Air"
Quentin Tarantino, "Inglourious Basterds"
Best Actor
Jeff Bridges, "Crazy Heart"
George Clooney, "Up in the Air"
Colin Firth, "A Single Man"
Morgan Freeman, "Invictus"
Jeremy Renner, "The Hurt Locker"
Best Actress
Sandra Bullock, "The Blind Side"
Helen Mirren, "The Last Station"
Carey Mulligan, "An Education"
Gabourey Sidibe, "Precious"
Meryl Streep, "Julie & Julia"
Best Supporting Actor
Matt Damon, "Invictus"
Woody Harrelson, "The Messenger"
Christopher Plummer, "The Last Station"
Stanley Tucci, "The Lovely Bones"
Christoph Waltz, "Inglourious Basterds"
Best Supporting Actress
Penelope Cruz,...
Best Picture
"Avatar"
"The Blind Side"
"District 9"
"An Education"
"The Hurt Locker"
"Inglourious Basterds"
"Precious"
"A Serious Man"
"Up"
"Up in the Air"
Best Director
Kathryn Bigelow, "The Hurt Locker"
James Cameron, "Avatar"
Lee Daniels, "Precious"
Jason Reitman, "Up in the Air"
Quentin Tarantino, "Inglourious Basterds"
Best Actor
Jeff Bridges, "Crazy Heart"
George Clooney, "Up in the Air"
Colin Firth, "A Single Man"
Morgan Freeman, "Invictus"
Jeremy Renner, "The Hurt Locker"
Best Actress
Sandra Bullock, "The Blind Side"
Helen Mirren, "The Last Station"
Carey Mulligan, "An Education"
Gabourey Sidibe, "Precious"
Meryl Streep, "Julie & Julia"
Best Supporting Actor
Matt Damon, "Invictus"
Woody Harrelson, "The Messenger"
Christopher Plummer, "The Last Station"
Stanley Tucci, "The Lovely Bones"
Christoph Waltz, "Inglourious Basterds"
Best Supporting Actress
Penelope Cruz,...
- 3/8/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The triumphant ones at the 82nd annual Academy Awards, in bold, alongside their fellow nominees
Actor in a supporting role
Christoph Waltz in Inglourious Basterds
Christopher Plummer in The Last Station
Matt Damon in Invictus
Stanley Tucci in The Lovely Bones
Woody Harrelson in The Messenger
Animated feature film
Up (Pete Docter and Bob Peterson)
The Princess and the Frog (Ron Clements and John Musker)
Coraline (Henry Selick)
Fantastic Mr Fox (Wes Anderson)
The Secret of Kells (Tomm Moore)
Music (original song)
Almost There, from The Princess and the Frog, by Randy Newman
Down in New Orleans, from The Princess and the Frog, by Randy Newman
Loin de Paname, from Paris 36, by Reinhardt Wagner and Frank Thomas
Take It All, from Nine, by Maury Yeston
The Weary Kind, from Crazy Heart, by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett
Writing (original screenplay)
The Hurt Locker (Mark Boal)
Inglourious Basterds (Quentin Tarantino...
Actor in a supporting role
Christoph Waltz in Inglourious Basterds
Christopher Plummer in The Last Station
Matt Damon in Invictus
Stanley Tucci in The Lovely Bones
Woody Harrelson in The Messenger
Animated feature film
Up (Pete Docter and Bob Peterson)
The Princess and the Frog (Ron Clements and John Musker)
Coraline (Henry Selick)
Fantastic Mr Fox (Wes Anderson)
The Secret of Kells (Tomm Moore)
Music (original song)
Almost There, from The Princess and the Frog, by Randy Newman
Down in New Orleans, from The Princess and the Frog, by Randy Newman
Loin de Paname, from Paris 36, by Reinhardt Wagner and Frank Thomas
Take It All, from Nine, by Maury Yeston
The Weary Kind, from Crazy Heart, by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett
Writing (original screenplay)
The Hurt Locker (Mark Boal)
Inglourious Basterds (Quentin Tarantino...
- 3/8/2010
- The Guardian - Film News
The 82nd Academy Awards complete winners list:
See photos of the Oscar winners:
Best Picture
"Avatar"
"The Hurt Locker" Winner!
"Inglourious Basterds"
"The Blind Side"
"District 9"
"An Education"
"Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"
"A Serious Man"
"Up"
"Up in the Air"
Best Director
James Cameron "Avatar"
Kathryn Bigelow "The Hurt Locker" Winner!
Lee Daniels "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"
Quentin Tarantino "Inglourious Basterds"
Jason Reitman "Up in the Air...
See photos of the Oscar winners:
Best Picture
"Avatar"
"The Hurt Locker" Winner!
"Inglourious Basterds"
"The Blind Side"
"District 9"
"An Education"
"Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"
"A Serious Man"
"Up"
"Up in the Air"
Best Director
James Cameron "Avatar"
Kathryn Bigelow "The Hurt Locker" Winner!
Lee Daniels "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"
Quentin Tarantino "Inglourious Basterds"
Jason Reitman "Up in the Air...
- 3/8/2010
- Extra
The world's most stunning and anticipated glamorous show is on, consisting of endless stars in the Kodak Theatre. And the Oscar goes to .. The 82nd Academy Awards full list of Winners: Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: Jeff Bridges – ‘Crazy Heart’- Won George Clooney – ‘Up in the Air’ Colin Firth – ‘A Single Man’ Morgan Freeman – ‘Invictus’ Jeremy Renner – ‘The Hurt Locker’ Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Presented By Penelope Cruz Matt Damon – ‘Invictus’ Woody Harrelson – ‘The Messenger’ Christopher Plummer – ‘The Last Station’ Stanley Tucci – ‘The Lovely Bones’ Christoph Waltz – ‘Inglourious Basterds’ - Won Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: Sandra Bullock – ‘The Blind Side’ - Won Helen Mirren – ‘The Last Station’ Carey Mulligan – ‘An Education’ Gabourey Sidibe – ‘Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire’ Meryl Streep – ‘Julie and Julia’ Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Penelope Cruz – ‘Nine’ Vera Farmiga...
- 3/8/2010
- by cyan
- Gossipvita
The 82nd Academy Awards are now over and "The Hurt Locker" beat out "Avatar" and eight other movies for Best Pictures. Meanwhile Kathryn Bigelow made history by becoming the first woman to win the Best Director Oscar for "Locker." The film ended up winning six out of its nine categories. His fifth nomination proved to be the charm for Jeff Bridges, who was hailed as Best Actor for his performance as a weary country singer in "Crazy Heart." Sandra Bullock scored on her first nomination, taking home the Best Actress award for "The Blind Side." And as predicted, both Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds) and Mo'Nique (Precious) won in the Best Supporting Actor/Actress categories. Check out the full list of winners below. Best Picture: * The Hurt Locker * Avatar * The Blind Side * District 9 * An Education * Inglourious Basterds * Precious * A Serious Man * Up * Up in the Air Directing: * Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker...
- 3/8/2010
- WorstPreviews.com
Here it is at last! The 2010 Academy Awards! Who’s bringing home the Oscars? James Cameron or Kathryn Bigelow, or will Tarantino stage an upset? Will The Dude Lebowski have a best actor win under his belt? The stars are crossing the Red Carpet right now and in a few hours Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin will be hosting 82nd Academy Awards.
Prior the main event, you can check out the AP staff picks for all of the winners and check back often as I’ll be updating all the wins with my own commentary as the evening progresses. Feel free to drop your own guesses and thoughts on the evening as it progresses.
Me, I’m pulling for District 9 for best screenplay!
See you at the Oscars!
Updated! The entire list of winners with my thoughts and earlier predictions below:
— Motion Picture: “The Hurt Locker.”
— Actor: Jeff Bridges,...
Prior the main event, you can check out the AP staff picks for all of the winners and check back often as I’ll be updating all the wins with my own commentary as the evening progresses. Feel free to drop your own guesses and thoughts on the evening as it progresses.
Me, I’m pulling for District 9 for best screenplay!
See you at the Oscars!
Updated! The entire list of winners with my thoughts and earlier predictions below:
— Motion Picture: “The Hurt Locker.”
— Actor: Jeff Bridges,...
- 3/7/2010
- by Nathan Bartlebaugh
- Atomic Popcorn
Photo: AMPAS You tuned in to the right place as I will be covering the 2010 Oscars with up-to-the-minute live-blogging as well as winner updates in the right-hand-column as they are announced. On top of that, winners will also show up on the RopeofSilicon Twitter page as they are announced as well.
To make sure you are entirely ready you will need the following: A Printable Ballot (Pdf Download) Familiarize yourself with the nominees Take a look at my winner predictions (I'll keep you updated on how I am doing) Take a look at what readers predicted
I will begin the commentary around 3:00 Pm Pacific Standard Time as it looks like that's when the red carpet festivities begin, but that will just be something of a warm up and you should be able to watch the red carpet yourself with the video to the right, however I don't believe that...
To make sure you are entirely ready you will need the following: A Printable Ballot (Pdf Download) Familiarize yourself with the nominees Take a look at my winner predictions (I'll keep you updated on how I am doing) Take a look at what readers predicted
I will begin the commentary around 3:00 Pm Pacific Standard Time as it looks like that's when the red carpet festivities begin, but that will just be something of a warm up and you should be able to watch the red carpet yourself with the video to the right, however I don't believe that...
- 3/7/2010
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Who will win Oscar gold tonight? What do you think of the gowns and evening dresses worn by the celebrities? Who's Oscar speech was the best and who's was the worst?
As time ticks away to the start of tonight's 82nd Academy Awards, Coming Attractions would like for you to attend its own Oscar party. Mingle with the online crowd and leave your predictions as to what movies you think will take home Oscar tonight. When the awards start, CA will be your place to find out what others think of the winners and losers. This page will be constantly updated with the winners throughout all Oscar categories so you'll always be a moment away from finding out a complete list of all Oscar winners for 2010 as well as see what other people are thinking of the show throughout the eve
The winners of the 82nd Academy Awards:
Best Actor...
As time ticks away to the start of tonight's 82nd Academy Awards, Coming Attractions would like for you to attend its own Oscar party. Mingle with the online crowd and leave your predictions as to what movies you think will take home Oscar tonight. When the awards start, CA will be your place to find out what others think of the winners and losers. This page will be constantly updated with the winners throughout all Oscar categories so you'll always be a moment away from finding out a complete list of all Oscar winners for 2010 as well as see what other people are thinking of the show throughout the eve
The winners of the 82nd Academy Awards:
Best Actor...
- 3/7/2010
- by Patrick Sauriol
- Corona's Coming Attractions
Christoph Waltz was named best supporting actor for his performance as a cruelly seductive Nazi in "Inglourious Basterds" as the 82nd Annual Academy Awards got under way Sunday.The Austrian-born actor used his moment in the spotlight to pay tribute to the movie's director, Quentin Tarantino, saying "with his unorthodox methods of navigation, this fearless explorer took this ship ... and brought it in with flying colors and that's why I'm here."Tarantino, though, was denied the best original screenplay Oscar, which went to Mark Boal for "The Hurt Locker.""You honor me and humble me with this," Boal said. Returning as a reporter from Iraq, he had an idea for a movie. But "the results wildly exceeded my expectations," he said -- a fact he attributed to the talent of director Kathryn Bigelow. The writer also offered a word for the troops, present and past, and well as his father,...
- 3/7/2010
- backstage.com
The 82 Annual Academy Awards ceremony begins this evening at 5pm Pst / 8pm Est and MakingOf is dedicated to keeping you up to date on Twitter, Tumblr and right here on the MakingOf News Blog. Check back for constant updates including which nominees won big. We will bold the winners names when they are announced. Until then, enjoy clicking on the highlighted nominees below for exclusive interviews, trailers, behind-the-scenes clips and more!
If you haven't picked the winners yet, click here to download your own official Oscar ballot.
Leading Actor
Jeff Bridges in “Crazy Heart”
George Clooney in “Up in the Air”
Colin Firth in “A Single Man”
Morgan Freeman in “Invictus”
Jeremy Renner in “The Hurt Locker”
Cinematography
Avatar
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
The White Ribbon
Foreign Language Film
Ajami
El Secreto de Sus Ojos
The Milk of Sorrow
Un Prophète
The White Ribbon...
If you haven't picked the winners yet, click here to download your own official Oscar ballot.
Leading Actor
Jeff Bridges in “Crazy Heart”
George Clooney in “Up in the Air”
Colin Firth in “A Single Man”
Morgan Freeman in “Invictus”
Jeremy Renner in “The Hurt Locker”
Cinematography
Avatar
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
The White Ribbon
Foreign Language Film
Ajami
El Secreto de Sus Ojos
The Milk of Sorrow
Un Prophète
The White Ribbon...
- 3/7/2010
- Makingof.com
Photo: AMPAS
The votes are in and it looks like there are only four categories where the readers and I disagree on who will win. Considering there are 24 categories that's not too bad and the categories where there are disagreement you could make an argument for both sides and while The Hurt Locker came out on top in reader polling and in my predictions I won't be surprised for a minute should either Avatar or even Inglourious Basterds take home Best Picture.
Speaking of Best Picture, did you hear over 600 ballots were turned in on the final day of Oscar voting? Considering there are 6,000 members of the Academy that makes for 10% of the voters already. Now, just how many of those members do you think actually vote? Just assuming something like 4,500 of the members vote we are talking about 13% of the votes came in on the last day, after all...
The votes are in and it looks like there are only four categories where the readers and I disagree on who will win. Considering there are 24 categories that's not too bad and the categories where there are disagreement you could make an argument for both sides and while The Hurt Locker came out on top in reader polling and in my predictions I won't be surprised for a minute should either Avatar or even Inglourious Basterds take home Best Picture.
Speaking of Best Picture, did you hear over 600 ballots were turned in on the final day of Oscar voting? Considering there are 6,000 members of the Academy that makes for 10% of the voters already. Now, just how many of those members do you think actually vote? Just assuming something like 4,500 of the members vote we are talking about 13% of the votes came in on the last day, after all...
- 3/7/2010
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
By reinstituting 10 best picture nominees, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences set out to shake up its 82nd annual awards show and, in the process, ended up making history.
Summit's "The Hurt Locker," with just $14.7 million in domestic grosses, captured a leading six Oscars on Sunday night and defied the odds to emerge as best picture -- defeating five movies that had grossed more than $100 million each domestically, including Fox's "Avatar," the top-grossing movie of all time.
In fact, though the 10 nominees brought a number of studio movies to the party, the indies still ruled with Fox Searchlight's "Crazy Heart" and Lionsgate's "Precious" also winning key awards.
As part of "Locker's" triumphant night, Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to receive a directing Oscar, which was presented to her by Barbra Streisand, who appeared to savor the envelope-opening since her own efforts to break down barriers for female...
Summit's "The Hurt Locker," with just $14.7 million in domestic grosses, captured a leading six Oscars on Sunday night and defied the odds to emerge as best picture -- defeating five movies that had grossed more than $100 million each domestically, including Fox's "Avatar," the top-grossing movie of all time.
In fact, though the 10 nominees brought a number of studio movies to the party, the indies still ruled with Fox Searchlight's "Crazy Heart" and Lionsgate's "Precious" also winning key awards.
As part of "Locker's" triumphant night, Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to receive a directing Oscar, which was presented to her by Barbra Streisand, who appeared to savor the envelope-opening since her own efforts to break down barriers for female...
- 3/7/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s that time of the year again, folks. The eyes of the world will be focused on the biggest award-giving event in the film calendar on Sunday night. There’s nothing quite like the glitz and glamorama of the Academy Awards. Now in it’s 82nd year, this one’s extra special with James Cameron versus ex-wife, Kathryn Bigelow. There will be laughter, cheers, tears, cheesy moments, boring moments, “hurry up and get on with it” moments and by the end of it all – historic moments.
The award ceremony was dreamt up by Louis B. Mayer, ostensibly as an advertising and promotional tool for the industry. Only in time did it turn into the behemoth it is today. Whatever the criticisms levelled at the Academy Awards ceremony – and there are plenty – it doesn’t stop billions across the world tuning in. Not even the Cannes Film Festival can compete with the Oscars.
The award ceremony was dreamt up by Louis B. Mayer, ostensibly as an advertising and promotional tool for the industry. Only in time did it turn into the behemoth it is today. Whatever the criticisms levelled at the Academy Awards ceremony – and there are plenty – it doesn’t stop billions across the world tuning in. Not even the Cannes Film Festival can compete with the Oscars.
- 3/5/2010
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
Photo: AMPAS
Last year I went 16 for 21 in my Oscar predictions. I nailed all the top categories (which pretty much everyone always does) and missed Best Makeup, Score, Sound Editing and Mixing and Foreign Language Film. However, looking back, I would have gotten both Score and Makeup correctly if I had gone more with what I thought the Academy would do based on knowledge of how they work and not due to what I thought to be the logical choice. This year, I am throwing logic out the window, reading the tea leaves and checking the Oscar winds. Outside of a few categories it looks like the majority of these races are all sewn up and while some last minute dirty tactics were employed to derail the current Best Picture front-runner, I still see it sticking it out.
What I have done below is listed my #1 pick in the top...
Last year I went 16 for 21 in my Oscar predictions. I nailed all the top categories (which pretty much everyone always does) and missed Best Makeup, Score, Sound Editing and Mixing and Foreign Language Film. However, looking back, I would have gotten both Score and Makeup correctly if I had gone more with what I thought the Academy would do based on knowledge of how they work and not due to what I thought to be the logical choice. This year, I am throwing logic out the window, reading the tea leaves and checking the Oscar winds. Outside of a few categories it looks like the majority of these races are all sewn up and while some last minute dirty tactics were employed to derail the current Best Picture front-runner, I still see it sticking it out.
What I have done below is listed my #1 pick in the top...
- 3/4/2010
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
It’s that time again. Puxatawney Phil has seen his shadow, Lost is back on the air, and the Oscar nominations have been announced. And, to be honest, there are very few surprises here.
Granted, I’m a little late in breaking the news here, but if anything, this list proves there was no news to break. The Hurt Locker and Avatar led the best picture category with 9 nominations each, with A Serious Man, Inglorious Basterds, Precious, The Blind Side, Up in the Air, District 9, An Education and Up also picking up nods. Sandra Bullock, Jeff Bridges and Christoph Waltz were among the acting nominations.
Ten nominees for the coveted slot of Best picture didn’t do anything else really than allow a few more pics to get an ‘honorable mention’ for their efforts. Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice to see Up on the Best pic...
Granted, I’m a little late in breaking the news here, but if anything, this list proves there was no news to break. The Hurt Locker and Avatar led the best picture category with 9 nominations each, with A Serious Man, Inglorious Basterds, Precious, The Blind Side, Up in the Air, District 9, An Education and Up also picking up nods. Sandra Bullock, Jeff Bridges and Christoph Waltz were among the acting nominations.
Ten nominees for the coveted slot of Best picture didn’t do anything else really than allow a few more pics to get an ‘honorable mention’ for their efforts. Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice to see Up on the Best pic...
- 2/3/2010
- by Nathan Bartlebaugh
- Atomic Popcorn
• Avatar and The Hurt Locker lead with nine each; Inglourious Basterds has eight
• Meryl Streep gains record-breaking 16th nomination
• British acting nods for Helen Mirren, Carey Mulligan, Colin Firth
Blog: Xan Brooks on why The Hurt Locker should win
Actress in a supporting role
Mo'Nique in Precious
Vera Farmiga in Up in the Air
Penélope Cruz in Nine
Anna Kendrick in Up in the Air
Maggie Gyllenhaal in Crazy Heart
Actor in a supporting role
Christoph Waltz in Inglourious Basterds
Christopher Plummer in The Last Station
Matt Damon in Invictus
Stanley Tucci in The Lovely Bones
Woody Harrelson in The Messenger
Actress in a leading role
Meryl Streep in Julie & Julia
Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side
Helen Mirren in The Last Station
Gabourey Sidibe in Precious
Carey Mulligan in An Education
Actor in a leading role
Morgan Freeman in Invictus
Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart
George Clooney in Up in the Air...
• Meryl Streep gains record-breaking 16th nomination
• British acting nods for Helen Mirren, Carey Mulligan, Colin Firth
Blog: Xan Brooks on why The Hurt Locker should win
Actress in a supporting role
Mo'Nique in Precious
Vera Farmiga in Up in the Air
Penélope Cruz in Nine
Anna Kendrick in Up in the Air
Maggie Gyllenhaal in Crazy Heart
Actor in a supporting role
Christoph Waltz in Inglourious Basterds
Christopher Plummer in The Last Station
Matt Damon in Invictus
Stanley Tucci in The Lovely Bones
Woody Harrelson in The Messenger
Actress in a leading role
Meryl Streep in Julie & Julia
Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side
Helen Mirren in The Last Station
Gabourey Sidibe in Precious
Carey Mulligan in An Education
Actor in a leading role
Morgan Freeman in Invictus
Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart
George Clooney in Up in the Air...
- 2/2/2010
- The Guardian - Film News
Nominations for Colin Firth, Carey Mulligan and Helen Mirren but The Hurt Locker and Avatar dominate
It will be an Oscar night with some of the most interesting showdowns in years: the low budget arthouse versus the insanely over the top sci-fi; the ex-husband versus the ex-wife; and the upstart newcomer versus an actor who has had more nominations than any before her. Throw in an unpredictable maverick and it could be quite a party.
The nominations for the 82nd annual Academy Awards were revealed yesterday in Los Angeles at 5.38am local time precisely, and were monopolised by two very different films – the $237m (£150m) Avatar from James Cameron and the $11m Iraq drama The Hurt Locker, from his ex-spouse Kathryn Bigelow. Both gathered nine nominations, but sneaking along behind them was Quentin Tarantino's unique take on the second world war, Inglourious Basterds, with eight.
While not a vintage year for the Brits,...
It will be an Oscar night with some of the most interesting showdowns in years: the low budget arthouse versus the insanely over the top sci-fi; the ex-husband versus the ex-wife; and the upstart newcomer versus an actor who has had more nominations than any before her. Throw in an unpredictable maverick and it could be quite a party.
The nominations for the 82nd annual Academy Awards were revealed yesterday in Los Angeles at 5.38am local time precisely, and were monopolised by two very different films – the $237m (£150m) Avatar from James Cameron and the $11m Iraq drama The Hurt Locker, from his ex-spouse Kathryn Bigelow. Both gathered nine nominations, but sneaking along behind them was Quentin Tarantino's unique take on the second world war, Inglourious Basterds, with eight.
While not a vintage year for the Brits,...
- 2/2/2010
- by Mark Brown
- The Guardian - Film News
For the first time time in 66 years, the Oscars have 10 Best Picture nominees instead of the usual five.
"Avatar" and "The Hurt Locker" take the lead with nine Oscar nominations each, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Best Picture
"Avatar"
"The Blind Side"
"District 9"
"An Education"
"The Hurt Locker"
"Inglourious Basterds"
"Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"
"A Serious Man"
"Up"
"Up in the Air"
Actor in a Leading Role
Jeff Bridges...
"Avatar" and "The Hurt Locker" take the lead with nine Oscar nominations each, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Best Picture
"Avatar"
"The Blind Side"
"District 9"
"An Education"
"The Hurt Locker"
"Inglourious Basterds"
"Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"
"A Serious Man"
"Up"
"Up in the Air"
Actor in a Leading Role
Jeff Bridges...
- 2/2/2010
- Extra
The Afc and Nfc Championships in the world of cinema have been played and now we know the ten films that are up for grabs for a shot at glory and a shiny new sticker on their Blu-ray boxes. But now it’s time for commentary on the pictures, actors, and technical awards. My predictions are highlighted in bold.
Best Picture
Avatar
The Bind Side
District 9
An Education
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
Precious
A Serious Man
Up
Up in the Air
Before I get into why Hurt Locker should and will win, let me say that there are three films here that shouldn’t be. An Education, The Blind Side, and District 9. Yes, District 9. More will come later, but there’s no way this should be here and films like In the Loop and Moon are left off this list. But I digress, as it doesn...
Best Picture
Avatar
The Bind Side
District 9
An Education
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
Precious
A Serious Man
Up
Up in the Air
Before I get into why Hurt Locker should and will win, let me say that there are three films here that shouldn’t be. An Education, The Blind Side, and District 9. Yes, District 9. More will come later, but there’s no way this should be here and films like In the Loop and Moon are left off this list. But I digress, as it doesn...
- 2/2/2010
- by Philip Barrett
- ReelLoop.com
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