"The first trick to learning your lines is to stop worrying." Kino Lorber has released an official trailer for an indie drama titled Chained for Life, the latest film made by indie filmmaker Aaron Schimberg (Go Down Death). This premiered at BAMcinemaFest last year, and it also played at Fantasia, Fantastic Fest, as well as the Mill Valley, New Hampshire, London, Thessaloniki, Bucheon, and Cork Film Festivals. "Building on the promise of his hallucinogenic debut Go Down Death, Brooklyn filmmaker Aaron Schimberg delivers another brilliantly oddball, acerbically funny foray into gonzo surrealism." The film is about a young actress making a low budget horror film, who is cast alongside a man with a deformity, and a number of other actors with physical differences. Jess Weixler co-stars with Adam Pearson playing Rosenthal, and a cast including Stephen Plunkett, Charlie Korsmo, Sari Lennick, and Rayvin Disla. It's an odd, melancholic film. Here's...
- 8/15/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
What if the “freaks” had made Tod Browning’s “Freaks”? That seems to be the guiding impulse behind Aaron Schimberg’s second feature “Chained for Life” as he follows his intriguing 2013 black-and-white dreamscape “Go Down Death” with an even more challenging mix of outre form and content. Easier to admire than to love, this fascinating meta-narrative involving a film crew making a quasi-horror movie about physical disabilities keeps viewers at a deliberate distance — the better to make us question the nature of what we’re seeing (and thinking).
In another era, “Chained for Life” might have found a place on the midnight movie circuit — albeit a temporary one, as the film (presumably named after the cheesy 1952 exploitation vehicle for Siamese twins Violet and Daisy Hilton) is a mite too intellectual in appeal to have rivaled the likes of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” or “Eraserhead” (a film to which “Chained...
In another era, “Chained for Life” might have found a place on the midnight movie circuit — albeit a temporary one, as the film (presumably named after the cheesy 1952 exploitation vehicle for Siamese twins Violet and Daisy Hilton) is a mite too intellectual in appeal to have rivaled the likes of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” or “Eraserhead” (a film to which “Chained...
- 7/27/2018
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
Woody Allen narrates CAFÉ Society, his 47th film and at age 80, his voice is sounding sadly geezerish. Set in the mid-1930’s, CAFÉ Society has a cool period soundtrack, an older man courting a much younger woman, a Jewish family kibitzing around the dinner table, quotable dialog on love and life, and a neurotic Jewish hero channeling a much younger Woody. In other words, all the elements of a great Woody Allen film. It also has Vittorio Storaro’s rapturous cinematography (a Woody first) and a terrific and complex central performance from Jesse Eisenberg. CAFÉ Society is the most romantic Woody since Annie Hall and one of his best.
Leaving his (very) Jewish family back in the Bronx, young Bobby Dorfman (Jesse Eisenberg) heads west to “learn the movie business” from his Uncle Phil (Steve Carell), a bigtime Hollywood talent agent. Phil assigns his captivating, but romantically unavailable, secretary Vonnie...
Leaving his (very) Jewish family back in the Bronx, young Bobby Dorfman (Jesse Eisenberg) heads west to “learn the movie business” from his Uncle Phil (Steve Carell), a bigtime Hollywood talent agent. Phil assigns his captivating, but romantically unavailable, secretary Vonnie...
- 7/28/2016
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Watch the first trailer for Woody Allen’s CAFÉ Society.
The movie will have its world premiere on opening night of the 69th Cannes Film Festival.
Amazon Studios & Lionsgate will release CAFÉ Society on July 15, 2016.
Set in the 1930s, Woody Allen’s bittersweet romance CAFÉ Society follows Bronx-born Bobby Dorfman (Jesse Eisenberg) to Hollywood, where he falls in love, and back to New York, where he is swept up in the vibrant world of high society nightclub life.
Centering on events in the lives of Bobby’s colorful Bronx family, the film is a glittering valentine to the movie stars, socialites, playboys, debutantes, politicians, and gangsters who epitomized the excitement and glamour of the age.
Bobby’s family features his relentlessly bickering parents Rose (Jeannie Berlin) and Marty (Ken Stott), his casually amoral gangster brother Ben (Corey Stoll); his good-hearted teacher sister Evelyn (Sari Lennick), and her egghead husband Leonard...
The movie will have its world premiere on opening night of the 69th Cannes Film Festival.
Amazon Studios & Lionsgate will release CAFÉ Society on July 15, 2016.
Set in the 1930s, Woody Allen’s bittersweet romance CAFÉ Society follows Bronx-born Bobby Dorfman (Jesse Eisenberg) to Hollywood, where he falls in love, and back to New York, where he is swept up in the vibrant world of high society nightclub life.
Centering on events in the lives of Bobby’s colorful Bronx family, the film is a glittering valentine to the movie stars, socialites, playboys, debutantes, politicians, and gangsters who epitomized the excitement and glamour of the age.
Bobby’s family features his relentlessly bickering parents Rose (Jeannie Berlin) and Marty (Ken Stott), his casually amoral gangster brother Ben (Corey Stoll); his good-hearted teacher sister Evelyn (Sari Lennick), and her egghead husband Leonard...
- 5/10/2016
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Woody Allen has wasted no time in finding a replacement for Bruce Willis ahead of his new upcoming project, with Deadline reporting that the decorated filmmaker has drafted in Foxcatcher and Despicable Me alum Steve Carell to fill the vacant role.
News of Willis’ abrupt departure (firing?) came as a big shock late last week, considering that production on the Los Angeles/New York love story had barely begun in earnest. The official word is that scheduling conflicts had cropped up, specifically in relation to Willis walking the boards on Broadway, that forced him to pull out of the project at the eleventh hour. Still, the fact that the entire thing was filed away with relatively few details released suggests that there is more to this story than meets the eye.
Whatever the case, Carell’s swift casting ensures that production can continue on Woody Allen’s latest without any need for delay,...
News of Willis’ abrupt departure (firing?) came as a big shock late last week, considering that production on the Los Angeles/New York love story had barely begun in earnest. The official word is that scheduling conflicts had cropped up, specifically in relation to Willis walking the boards on Broadway, that forced him to pull out of the project at the eleventh hour. Still, the fact that the entire thing was filed away with relatively few details released suggests that there is more to this story than meets the eye.
Whatever the case, Carell’s swift casting ensures that production can continue on Woody Allen’s latest without any need for delay,...
- 8/31/2015
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Eyebrows were raised last week when Bruce Willis unexpectedly dropped out of Woody Allen’s current project. But if you were wondering whether Sylvester Stallone or one of the other Expendables would take his place, dismiss such ideas from your noggin. Steve Carell is the man stepping into the part. As is traditional with Allen, we don’t know much of anything as to what the film will actually be about, or what Carell will be doing in it, but we do know he’ll be sharing the screen with the likes of Corey Stoll, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Ken Stott, Anna Camp, Jeannie Berlin, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick and Paul Schneider, and that they’re doing their thing in Los Angeles right now, before heading to New York.Carell isn’t exactly a newcomer to Allen’s work – he was part of the ensemble for...
- 8/30/2015
- EmpireOnline
Steve Carell will reportedly replace Bruce Willis on the currently shooting next project of filmmaker Woody Allen.
Willis was forced to leave the production the other week due to a commitment on Broadway, though the departure caused confusion as the actor did appear on set before leaving the production.
Carell joins a cast that includes Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeannie Berlin, Corey Stoll, Ken Stott, Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick and Paul Schneider.
Plot details are under wraps and the film is currently untitled and without distribution.
Source: Variety...
Willis was forced to leave the production the other week due to a commitment on Broadway, though the departure caused confusion as the actor did appear on set before leaving the production.
Carell joins a cast that includes Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeannie Berlin, Corey Stoll, Ken Stott, Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick and Paul Schneider.
Plot details are under wraps and the film is currently untitled and without distribution.
Source: Variety...
- 8/30/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Exclusive: Four days after Deadline scooped that Bruce Willis exited the ensemble cast of Woody Allen’s new film, Steve Carell has been tapped to take over the role. He now joins a cast that includes Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeannie Berlin, Corey Stoll, Ken Stott, Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick and Paul Schneider. The swap-out keeps the production on schedule for the pic, which as usual is being kept under wraps. It shoots…...
- 8/28/2015
- Deadline
Even though photos of Bruce Willis appeared online yesterday from the set of Woody Allen‘s latest production, a new report now indicates he’s since left the film. What could have gone so disastrously wrong in less than 24 hours?
Deadline dropped the scoop citing the old scheduling conflicts as the reason for his sudden departure. In an unusual twist of events, Willis’ desire to collaborate with Allen was “hobbled” by his commitment to a Broadway adaptation of the Stephen King novel Misery. As the action muscle had only shot a few scenes, Allen now has sufficient time to recast the part and resume shooting.
By the size of it, this brief bump in the road won’t present too much of a hurdle for the prolific director. If anything, he’ll likely secure a replacement very soon as his starry ensembles have proven over recent years — everyone’s dying to work with him.
Deadline dropped the scoop citing the old scheduling conflicts as the reason for his sudden departure. In an unusual twist of events, Willis’ desire to collaborate with Allen was “hobbled” by his commitment to a Broadway adaptation of the Stephen King novel Misery. As the action muscle had only shot a few scenes, Allen now has sufficient time to recast the part and resume shooting.
By the size of it, this brief bump in the road won’t present too much of a hurdle for the prolific director. If anything, he’ll likely secure a replacement very soon as his starry ensembles have proven over recent years — everyone’s dying to work with him.
- 8/25/2015
- by Gem Seddon
- We Got This Covered
Just one day after photos of him filming scenes for Woody Allen's new period film pop up online, actor Bruce Willis has seemingly left the production.
Deadline reports that Allen's reps have confirmed the departure of Willis, saying the actor was "hobbled by his other plan to take the Broadway stage in the adaptation of the Stephen King bestseller and movie classic 'Misery'."
Because of this Allen will recast in time to keep the production on schedule. However, the fact that Willis has already been seen shooting scenes for the film and that any Broadway commitments would've been made well in advance means no-one is really believing the official line being spouted.
Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeannie Berlin, The Strain‘s Corey Stoll, Ken Stott Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick and Paul Schneider also star in the film which is due out next year.
Deadline reports that Allen's reps have confirmed the departure of Willis, saying the actor was "hobbled by his other plan to take the Broadway stage in the adaptation of the Stephen King bestseller and movie classic 'Misery'."
Because of this Allen will recast in time to keep the production on schedule. However, the fact that Willis has already been seen shooting scenes for the film and that any Broadway commitments would've been made well in advance means no-one is really believing the official line being spouted.
Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeannie Berlin, The Strain‘s Corey Stoll, Ken Stott Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick and Paul Schneider also star in the film which is due out next year.
- 8/25/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Exclusive: Scratch Bruce Willis from the ensemble of Woody Allen’s new film. Willis was one of the first actors to be set, in a cast that features Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeannie Berlin, The Strain's Corey Stoll, Ken Stott Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick and Paul Schneider. Woody’s camp confirmed this development and that Willis’ plan to work with Allen was hobbled by his other plan to take the Broadway stage in the…...
- 8/25/2015
- Deadline
Having worked with Sylvester Stallone previously (twice - in Antz and, very briefly, Bananas), it was fun to note that Woody Allen had cast Sly's co-Expendable Bruce Willis in his as-yet untitled next project. Sadly, however, it wasn't to be, as Willis has reputedly dropped out due to other commitments.Those commitments are to the not-inconsiderable demands of the Broadway stage, where Willis will be taking the James Caan role in the adaptation of Stephen King's Misery. Deadline beat us to the joke about him being "hobbled" by the project. Respect is due.He departs a typically eclectic Allen cast that still includes Corey Stoll, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Ken Stott, Anna Camp, Jeannie Berlin, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick and Paul Schneider.Willis had already been spotted on set with Eisenberg, so this is an eleventh-hour departure. But the Allen camp is confident that the...
- 8/25/2015
- EmpireOnline
Woody Allen has worked with some terrific cinematographers in his time — Gordon Willis, Darius Khondji, Sven Nyquist, and Vilmos Zsigmond, among others — and for his 2016 movie, which begins shooting very soon, he's knocking another great craftsman off his bucket list. Vittorio Storaro will reportedly lens the upcoming picture, which is pretty exciting stuff. The cinematographer is a three time Academy Award-winner for "Apocalypse Now," "Reds," and "The Last Emperor," and counts Bernardo Bertolucci, Francis Ford Coppola, and Warren Beatty among the filmmakers he's worked with. Read More: Woody Allen's Next Untitled Movie Adds Anna Camp, Kristen Stewart, Corey Stoll, And More The collaboration should be an interesting one as Woody Allen Pages reports that the film, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart, Bruce Willis, Corey Stoll, Ken Stott, Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick, Paul Schneider, and...
- 8/7/2015
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Joel Coen and Ethan Coen "will write and possibly direct an adaptation of Ross MacDonald’s bestselling novel Black Money," reports Variety's Justin Kroll. Also in today's roundup on projects in the works: William Friedkin will develop to direct an adaptation of Don Winslow's The Winter of Frankie Machine, even as Ridley Scott is in line to direct Shane Salerno's adaptation of Winslow's current bestseller, The Cartel. Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One will be released in December 2017. Joining Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart and Bruce Willis in Woody Allen's next as-yet-untitled project will be Corey Stoll, Ken Stott, Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick, Paul Schneider and Jeannie Berlin. » - David Hudson...
- 8/6/2015
- Fandor: Keyframe
Joel Coen and Ethan Coen "will write and possibly direct an adaptation of Ross MacDonald’s bestselling novel Black Money," reports Variety's Justin Kroll. Also in today's roundup on projects in the works: William Friedkin will develop to direct an adaptation of Don Winslow's The Winter of Frankie Machine, even as Ridley Scott is in line to direct Shane Salerno's adaptation of Winslow's current bestseller, The Cartel. Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One will be released in December 2017. Joining Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart and Bruce Willis in Woody Allen's next as-yet-untitled project will be Corey Stoll, Ken Stott, Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick, Paul Schneider and Jeannie Berlin. » - David Hudson...
- 8/6/2015
- Keyframe
Prolific filmmaker Woody Allen has unveiled details regarding the cast of his new, as-yet-untitled feature film, which is due to begin filming in New York and Los Angeles later this month ahead of a 2016 release.
Headlining the project are Kristen Stewart, Ant-Man and House of Cards star Corey Stoll along with industry veteran Bruce Willis. They will be joined by Jeannie Berlin, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice star Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Parker Posey and Ken Stott. Co-stars include Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick and Paul Schneider. Reuniting with his regular producers, Allen’s latest directorial effort will be overseen by Letty Aronson, Steve Tenenbaum and Edward Walson.
Shrouded in a mystery that has become synonymous with the esteemed director, there’s little-to-no information about the film itself. What we do know is that the 2016 release will mark Woody Allen’s first return to Los Angeles with a...
Headlining the project are Kristen Stewart, Ant-Man and House of Cards star Corey Stoll along with industry veteran Bruce Willis. They will be joined by Jeannie Berlin, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice star Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Parker Posey and Ken Stott. Co-stars include Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick and Paul Schneider. Reuniting with his regular producers, Allen’s latest directorial effort will be overseen by Letty Aronson, Steve Tenenbaum and Edward Walson.
Shrouded in a mystery that has become synonymous with the esteemed director, there’s little-to-no information about the film itself. What we do know is that the 2016 release will mark Woody Allen’s first return to Los Angeles with a...
- 8/5/2015
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Woody Allen may not be enjoying that many great reviews for his current film, Irrational Man, but he is, as ever, ploughing on with his next annual project which is traditionally holding back its title. We do, however, know who will be part of the cast, as Corey Stoll and Parker Posey are the latest additions. It’s Allen’s usual blend of people he’s worked with before and new faces: Stoll is a veteran of Midnight In Paris and Posey is in Irrational Man. They join a cast that already includes Kristen Stewart, Bruce Willis, Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Ken Stott, Anna Camp, Jeannie Berlin, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick and Paul Schneider. As for what the film will be about? Do you really expect us to know this far out? That’s not exactly the Woodster’s style. Hopefully it won’t be another tale of a rough-around-the-edges...
- 8/5/2015
- EmpireOnline
Jeannie Berlin, Corey Stoll from Ant-Man and Ken Stott have joined the cast ahead of a production start later this month in New York and Los Angeles.
As previously announced, Allen has corralled Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart and Bruce Willis.
Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick and Paul Schneider are also on board.
Long-time Allen collaborators Letty Aronson and Steve Tenenbaum produce with Edward Walson.
Ronald L Chez, Adam B Stern, and Allan Teh serve as executive producers.
Allen’s most recent film Irrational Man premiered in Cannes this summer and has grossed $1.1m in the Us since its July 17 launch via Spc after receiving mostly unenthusiastic reviews.
As previously announced, Allen has corralled Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart and Bruce Willis.
Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick and Paul Schneider are also on board.
Long-time Allen collaborators Letty Aronson and Steve Tenenbaum produce with Edward Walson.
Ronald L Chez, Adam B Stern, and Allan Teh serve as executive producers.
Allen’s most recent film Irrational Man premiered in Cannes this summer and has grossed $1.1m in the Us since its July 17 launch via Spc after receiving mostly unenthusiastic reviews.
- 8/4/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
As always, the plot of Woody Allen's new movie is unknown, but the cast is not. His 2016 follow-up to this year's poorly received Irrational Man will find American Ultra stars Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart teaming once again as James and Theresa respectively, along with Blake Lively as Kat, Bruce Willis as Aaron, Jeannie Berlin, Parker Posey, Corey Stoll, Ken Stott, Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick and Paul Schneider. The film will begin production this month in New York and Los Angeles. This brings Allen back to New York after a long stint away from his home city after saying costs to shoot there had just gotten too high. His most recent films saw him take to Rhode Island for Irrational Man, San Francisco for Blue Jasmine, France for both Magic in the Moonlight and Midnight in Paris. As for Los Angeles, this is his first time there since 1977's Annie Hall,...
- 8/4/2015
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Woody Allen has revealed the cast of his latest film. The film will star; Kristen Stewart, Bruce Willis, Jeannie Berlin, Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Corey Stoll and Ken Stott.
- 8/4/2015
- by Jazz Tangcay
- AwardsDaily.com
As usual, plot details on the new Woody Allen film are under wraps, but it will be released before the Amazon mini-series that will debut in 2016. Already announced in the starry ensemble cast are Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart and Bruce Willis. Today, the rest of the cast was announced: it includes Corey Stoll, Ken Stott, Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick, Paul Schneider and Jeannie Berlin. All we know so far is that the film begins shooting this month on location in New York and Los Angeles, while the Amazon pilot will shoot in January. Read More: L.A. Film Fest Review: 'To Rome With Love' Is Another Minor Foreign Postcard From Woody Allen As for the Amazon show, a representative recently commented on the upcoming series at a recent TCA event. “Woody Allen is one of the greatest filmmakers America has ever produced,...
- 8/4/2015
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Woody Allen announced the cast of his upcoming film on Tuesday, revealing a roster that includes “Ant-Man” actor Corey Stoll and “The House of Yes” actress Parker Posey. Stoll and Posey join a cast that includes Kristen Stewart, Bruce Willis and Jesse Eisenberg. The as-yet-untitled film begins filming in New York and Los Angeles in August. Also Read: Amazon's Roy Price Defends Deals With Woody Allen, 'Top Gear' Hosts Blake Lively, Jeannie Berlin and Ken Stott are also among the cast. Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick, and Paul Schneider are co-starring in the project. Both Stoll and...
- 8/4/2015
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
As is his wont, no plot details have shaken from Woody Allen's next picture. But, as usual, his "Irrational Man" followup will be produced by Letty Arsonson, Stephen Tenenbaum and Edward Walson. And the full cast list has dropped. Jeannie Berlin, Corey Stoll and Ken Stott now join previously announced players Parker Posey (who shines as an amorous professor in "Irrational Man"), Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Kristen Stewart and Bruce Willis. Co-stars are Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick and Paul Schneider. Casting Parker Posey again was a no-brainer. She has said she always wanted to work with the prolific director. Character actress Jeannie Berlin (of Elaine May's "The Heartbreak Kid") has never been in an Allen picture, surprisingly. Also a storied stage actress, she's fabulous in Kenneth Lonergan's film "Margaret." The film reportedly begins filming this month on location in New York and Los Angeles. Read More: The 9 Women You.
- 8/4/2015
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Thompson on Hollywood
Woody Allen unveiled the cast of his latest untitled film, which will begins shooting this month on location in New York and Los Angeles. As typical with an Allen production, the cast was listed in alphabetical order, just like the credits appear onscreen. The cast includes Jeannie Berlin (the daughter of Elaine May and a supporting actress Oscar nominee for The Heartbreak Kid), Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart, Corey Stoll, Ken Stott and Bruce Willis. Co-stars are Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick and Paul Schneider. Allen’s new film is produced by his long-time collaborators,
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- 8/4/2015
- by Tatiana Siegel
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The cast has been finalized for Woody Allen’s next movie, as usual still untitled and mostly under wraps. Oscar nominee Jeannie Berlin, The Strain‘s Corey Stoll and Ken Stott (the Hobbit movies) join Parker Posey, Blake Lively, Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg and Bruce Willis in the film, which begins shooting this month in New York and Los Angeles. Anna Camp, Stephen Kunken, Sari Lennick, and Paul Schneider also have come aboard as co-stars. The pic is being produced by…...
- 8/4/2015
- Deadline
Why the brothers Coen, that's who. In their almost thirty year career, Joel and Ethan Coen have shown impeccable taste when casting their leading ladies. I haven't come here to bury Michael Bay's ladies. What is apparent, however, is that Bay is looking to cast pure eye candy. He's got a thing for luscious lips and talent seems to be a bit of an afterthought. Sometimes he lucks out, I have no beef with Gabrielle Union, Liv Tyler has a wealth of Empire Records cred and Kate Beckinsale can be good even if she was wooden and alarmingly orange in Pearl Harbor. I get it, Bay is casting for a different type of movie. As Shia LeBeouf recently said, "Mike films women in a way that appeals to a 16-year-old sexuality. It's summer. It's Michael's style." And, hey, I'm not going to call it sexist, per se. It's not like LeBeouf or Josh Duhamel,...
- 6/29/2011
- by Joanna Robinson
In anticipation of the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival, iPOP is taking a look back at some highlights from last year’s event… Alan Lennick, Sari Lennick (co star of film), Joel Coen One of the nicest parties of the Toronto International Film Festival (and there were a few others despite this mother fucker recession), Focus Features had a great party last week for the Coen brothers ' "A Serious Man." We ...
- 8/27/2010
- Indiewire
They all say this show changed a little bit, but we guess it was expected for the 25th annual ceremony from Stapless Center, or if you prefer – the Spirit Awards.
Last week we were all occupied with Oscar, but it’s always the right time to take a look at (maybe) less popular ceremony, but still – the good one! We’re going to remind you of this ceremony highlights.
The Spirits, run by the nonprofit Film Independent, threw in some of its typically enjoyable ironic touches.
One of them was definitely David Spade who presented the best foreign award, starting with:
“You may not know this, but my movies play in other countries. They’re huge in Poland. I can’t set foot in Bulgaria.” Thanks for letting us know Spade!
On the other hand, we had a chance to see Ben Stiller, known for studio comedies more than any boutique film,...
Last week we were all occupied with Oscar, but it’s always the right time to take a look at (maybe) less popular ceremony, but still – the good one! We’re going to remind you of this ceremony highlights.
The Spirits, run by the nonprofit Film Independent, threw in some of its typically enjoyable ironic touches.
One of them was definitely David Spade who presented the best foreign award, starting with:
“You may not know this, but my movies play in other countries. They’re huge in Poland. I can’t set foot in Bulgaria.” Thanks for letting us know Spade!
On the other hand, we had a chance to see Ben Stiller, known for studio comedies more than any boutique film,...
- 3/10/2010
- by Fiona
- Filmofilia
"Precious" dominated the 25th Spirit Awards March 5 with wins for best feature, best director (Lee Daniels), best first screenplay (Geoffrey Fletcher), best female lead (Gabourey Sidibe), and best supporting female (Mo'Nique). It's a poetic turn for the film, which focuses on the kind of girl that no one looks at twice, to have such an overwhelming acknowledgment from the independent film community. Likewise, in the pressroom, Sidibe joked that her upcoming plans included "world domination." This might have had something to do with her co-star Mariah Carey whispering that very phrase in her ear. "Mariah gives me all my bad ideas," said Sidibe, laughing. "[The film's success] really is a testament to the genius of Mr. Daniels. He has the power to transform people with completely different personalities into something 180 degrees different."Daniels expressed excitement for the upcoming Oscars, which took place two days later. "I am over the moon. Whether or not we win the Oscar,...
- 3/8/2010
- backstage.com
While clearly not as closely followed as the Guild Awards, let alone the Golden Globes, the Independent Spirit Awards casts a much wider net in terms of nominees by accepting any film that is screened at various festivals, even if it's not released in theatres. It does, however, limit the film's budget to $20 million.
Precious won Best Feature and Lee Daniels nabbed the Best Director award. Precious ladies, Gabourey Sidibe and Mo'Nique also won the female acting awards while Jeff Bridges and Woody Harrelson got the male acting gongs.
Here's the full list of the nominess and winners...
Best Feature
Precious
Amreeka
500 Days of Summer
Sin Nombre
The Last Station
Best First Feature
Crazy Heart
A Single Man
Easier with Practice
Paranormal Activity
The Messenger
Best Director
Lee Daniels - Precious
Ethan Coen & Joel Coen - A Serious Man
Cary Fukunaga - Sin Nombre
James Gray - Two Lovers
Michael Hoffman...
Precious won Best Feature and Lee Daniels nabbed the Best Director award. Precious ladies, Gabourey Sidibe and Mo'Nique also won the female acting awards while Jeff Bridges and Woody Harrelson got the male acting gongs.
Here's the full list of the nominess and winners...
Best Feature
Precious
Amreeka
500 Days of Summer
Sin Nombre
The Last Station
Best First Feature
Crazy Heart
A Single Man
Easier with Practice
Paranormal Activity
The Messenger
Best Director
Lee Daniels - Precious
Ethan Coen & Joel Coen - A Serious Man
Cary Fukunaga - Sin Nombre
James Gray - Two Lovers
Michael Hoffman...
- 3/8/2010
- Screenrush
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire won Best Feature and a total of 5 awards last night at the 25th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards. Comedian Eddie Izzard served as Master of Ceremonies at the late-night show at La Live’s event deck in downtown Los Angeles.
Here are all the winners:
Best Feature
Producers Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness, Gary Magness for Precious
Best Director
Lee Daniels for Precious
Best First Feature
Scott Cooper, Robert Duvall, Rob Carliner, Judy Cairo, T Bone Burnett for Crazy Heart
John Cassavetes Award for Best Feature made for under $500,000
Lynn Shelton for Humpday
Best Screenplay
Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber for 500 Days of Summer
Best First Screenplay
Geoffrey Fletcher for Precious
Best Female Lead
Gabourey Sidibe for Precious
Best Male Lead
Jeff Bridges for Crazy Heart
Best Supporting Female
Mo’Nique for Precious
Best Supporting Male
Woody Harrelson for The Messenger
Best Cinematography...
Here are all the winners:
Best Feature
Producers Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness, Gary Magness for Precious
Best Director
Lee Daniels for Precious
Best First Feature
Scott Cooper, Robert Duvall, Rob Carliner, Judy Cairo, T Bone Burnett for Crazy Heart
John Cassavetes Award for Best Feature made for under $500,000
Lynn Shelton for Humpday
Best Screenplay
Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber for 500 Days of Summer
Best First Screenplay
Geoffrey Fletcher for Precious
Best Female Lead
Gabourey Sidibe for Precious
Best Male Lead
Jeff Bridges for Crazy Heart
Best Supporting Female
Mo’Nique for Precious
Best Supporting Male
Woody Harrelson for The Messenger
Best Cinematography...
- 3/6/2010
- by Joe Gillis
- The Flickcast
The 25th Annual Independent Spirit Awards took place last night in Los Angeles, honouring the best films from 2009 with a budget of $20 million or less. I don't think anyone will be surprised to learn that Lee Daniels' Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire took home almost every single award that it was nominated for, while Jeff Bridges took home the award for Best Male Lead. Let's hope it doesn't jinx him at the Oscars tomorrow night like it did for Mickey Rourke. Other Spirit Award winners include Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber for their screenplay for (500) Days of Summer, Woody Harrelson for Best Supporting Male for The Messenger and Anvil! The Story of Anvil for Best Documentary. Check out the full list of winners after the jump. Best Feature Precious Best Director Lee Daniels, Precious Best First Feature Crazy Heart John Cassavetes Award (Best feature made for...
- 3/6/2010
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
Los Angeles (March 5, 2010) – Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, handed out top honors to Precious and Crazy Heart at this evening’s 25th Spirit Awards. (500) Days of Summer, Anvil! The Story of Anvil, An Education, Humpday, The Messenger, and A Serious Man also received awards at the milestone ceremony, held at La Live’s event deck in downtown Los Angeles and broadcast live and uncut on IFC. Acclaimed comedian Eddie Izzard was Master of Ceremonies, and Ben Stiller served as Honorary Chair.
The Spirit Awards was the first event to exclusively honor independent film, and over the past 25 years, has become the premier awards show for the independent film community, celebrating films made by filmmakers who embody independence and originality. Artists receiving industry recognition first at the Spirit Awards include Joel & Ethan Coen, Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, Ashley Judd,...
The Spirit Awards was the first event to exclusively honor independent film, and over the past 25 years, has become the premier awards show for the independent film community, celebrating films made by filmmakers who embody independence and originality. Artists receiving industry recognition first at the Spirit Awards include Joel & Ethan Coen, Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, Ashley Judd,...
- 3/6/2010
- Film Independent
There were no surprises at the 25th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards, held on March 5, with Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire running away with virtually the entire ceremony, taking home awards for Best Feature, Best Director, Best First Screenplay, Best Female Lead and Best Supporting Female.
The rest of the awards went to the odds on favorites, from Jeff Bridges winning Best Male Lead for Crazy Heart to Lynn Shelton’s much-buzzed Humpday taking home the John Cassavetes Award for best film made under $500,000.
Here’s the full list of winners:
Best Feature
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire, dir. Lee Daniels
Best Director
Lee Daniels
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire
Best First Feature
Crazy Heart, dir. Scott Cooper
Best Screenplay
Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber
(500) Days of Summer
Best First Screenplay
Geoffrey Fletcher
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire...
The rest of the awards went to the odds on favorites, from Jeff Bridges winning Best Male Lead for Crazy Heart to Lynn Shelton’s much-buzzed Humpday taking home the John Cassavetes Award for best film made under $500,000.
Here’s the full list of winners:
Best Feature
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire, dir. Lee Daniels
Best Director
Lee Daniels
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire
Best First Feature
Crazy Heart, dir. Scott Cooper
Best Screenplay
Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber
(500) Days of Summer
Best First Screenplay
Geoffrey Fletcher
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire...
- 3/6/2010
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
"Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" proved an emotional favorite at the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards, where it took the top prize as best feature Friday night. The gritty drama about cycles of abuse released by Lionsgate also earned trophies for director Lee Daniels, best female lead Gabourey Sidibe, best supporting actress Mo'Nique and Geoffrey Fletcher, who took the prize for best first screenplay.
Jeff Bridges, in what could well be a rehearsal for Sunday night's Oscar ceremony, was named best actor for the country-flavored "Crazy Heart," while Woody Harrelson was hailed as best supporting actor for "The Messenger."
In a change of venue, the free-wheeling awards show devoted to indie cinema -- which traditionally has taken place under a big top on the beach in Santa Monica on the Saturday before the Oscars -- traded in the ocean breezes for the glittering lights of the new La Live complex,...
Jeff Bridges, in what could well be a rehearsal for Sunday night's Oscar ceremony, was named best actor for the country-flavored "Crazy Heart," while Woody Harrelson was hailed as best supporting actor for "The Messenger."
In a change of venue, the free-wheeling awards show devoted to indie cinema -- which traditionally has taken place under a big top on the beach in Santa Monica on the Saturday before the Oscars -- traded in the ocean breezes for the glittering lights of the new La Live complex,...
- 3/5/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chicago – One of the byproducts of expanding the Best Picture nominees has been that half of the most notable films of the year in the eyes of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are now available on Blu-ray and DVD including “District 9,” “The Hurt Locker,” “Up,” “Inglourious Basterds,” and now “A Serious Man”.
Blu-Ray Rating: 4.5/5.0
The Coens third Best Picture nominee (also nominated for Best Original Screenplay and stupidly snubbed in Best Cinematography considering the beauty of Roger Deakins’ work) is also their most biographical, a period piece about the tough predicament of keeping the faith when hardships befall us for no appraent reason. Is it some higher plan? We are asked to live good, moral lives but sometimes it feels like it gets us nowhere.
A Serious Man was released on Blu-ray and DVD on February 9th, 2010.
Photo credit: Universal Home Video
“A Serious Man” is about a math teacher,...
Blu-Ray Rating: 4.5/5.0
The Coens third Best Picture nominee (also nominated for Best Original Screenplay and stupidly snubbed in Best Cinematography considering the beauty of Roger Deakins’ work) is also their most biographical, a period piece about the tough predicament of keeping the faith when hardships befall us for no appraent reason. Is it some higher plan? We are asked to live good, moral lives but sometimes it feels like it gets us nowhere.
A Serious Man was released on Blu-ray and DVD on February 9th, 2010.
Photo credit: Universal Home Video
“A Serious Man” is about a math teacher,...
- 2/11/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The Time Traveler's Wife: "Indeed, Schwentke's The Time Traveler's Wife is but a highlight reel of the novel, a Cliff's note version, stripped of the lingering melancholia, seemingly rushed together with maximum focus on the book's dramatic plot turns, and minimum regard for its pace and tone. Despite the strong casting choices, almost none of the book's magic translates onto the big screen. In fact, without the context of the novel, I'd venture that the movie is even less effective: It provides little exposition, almost no explanation of what's going on, and highlights the book's many logical inconsistencies. To the novel's immense credit, it was so absorbing that the pages turned to quickly enough that there wasn't much time to contemplate those inconsistencies. But they are glaring here." - Dustin Rowles
Couples Retreat: "Of course, none of it would've had any effect on my review of Couples Retreat...
Couples Retreat: "Of course, none of it would've had any effect on my review of Couples Retreat...
- 2/9/2010
- by Intern Rusty
The Coen Brothers are at the point in their careers where they can get pretty much anything that interests them financed and up on the screen for the world to see. That's both a great thing and a recipe for disaster. It's great because Joel and Ethan Coen are singular filmmakers who are inventive and original and more often than not craft memorable films. Unfortunately, their latest effort, A Serious Man (2009), out now on DVD and Blu-ray from Universal Studios Home Entertainment, falls into the "not" memorable category. It's ponderous and only intermittently funny or touching, at best, falling somewhere between Ok and good. That it's an Oscar nominee as Best Picture is a shock, and seems to be more a tip of the cap to the brothers' place and popularity in the industry than a statement on their latest film's quality. If there were only, as usual, five films nominated for Best Picture,...
- 2/9/2010
- by ianspelling@corp.popstar.com (Ian Spelling)
- ScreenStar
Leave it to the Coen Brothers to confuse you when you enter a cinema. Entering the theater approximately one minute later than I should have, one look at the screen had me thinking 'Am I in the right screen?" "Is This the new Coen Brothers movie?" Already having made an opening sequence worthy of many future film class discussions, A Serious Man is destined for cult status as the under appreciated Coen brothers classic...
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Larry Gopnik (Michael Stahlbarg) is a man on the verge of imploding. Someone experiencing a externally induced mid-life crisis. Being a Midwestern Jew in 1967 was never as easy as it seemed. His wife (Sari Lennick) is leaving him. His kids are a mess. He may or may not be having job problems depending on who you believe. He is also having a spiritual crisis.
His unemployed brother (Richard Kind) wakes from the couch everyday to drain fluid from his sebaceous cyst.
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Larry Gopnik (Michael Stahlbarg) is a man on the verge of imploding. Someone experiencing a externally induced mid-life crisis. Being a Midwestern Jew in 1967 was never as easy as it seemed. His wife (Sari Lennick) is leaving him. His kids are a mess. He may or may not be having job problems depending on who you believe. He is also having a spiritual crisis.
His unemployed brother (Richard Kind) wakes from the couch everyday to drain fluid from his sebaceous cyst.
- 1/22/2010
- by FanboyCrew
I'd be surprised if Sari Lennick gets recognized in public - lets just say she looks nothing like the princess wife she portrays in the Coen bros.' A Serious Man. One part of the solid cast of supporting actors (look for this film to receive ensemble awards), this is Lennick's screen debut - she plays the matriarch of the Gopnik family who feels she wants more than an amicable break-up, but more than a 50 percent stake - in essence she is one of the main factors for her husband's meltdown. - #9. Sari Lennick I'd be surprised if Sari Lennick gets recognized in public - lets just say she looks nothing like the princess wife she portrays in the Coen bros.' A Serious Man. One part of the solid cast of supporting actors (look for this film to receive ensemble awards), this is Lennick's screen debut - she plays...
- 12/13/2009
- by Ioncinema.com Staff
- IONCINEMA.com
Have Joel and Ethan Coen followed up No Country for Old Men with another Oscar winner? A clear favorite (I've got my hand up) among the film critics and bloggers polled by IndieWIRE, A Serious Man might have a big and bright future ahead of it and as Eugene points out, "the Coens latest took top honors as Toronto’s best narrative film, finding a place on nearly every single ballot. - Have Joel and Ethan Coen followed up No Country for Old Men with another Oscar winner? A clear favorite (I've got my hand up) among the film critics and bloggers polled by IndieWIRE, A Serious Man might have a big and bright future ahead of it and as Eugene points out, "the Coens latest took top honors as Toronto’s best narrative film, finding a place on nearly every single ballot. Other category winners include: Erik Gandini...
- 12/13/2009
- by Ioncinema.com Staff
- IONCINEMA.com
"A Serious Man" posed a serious, and welcome, challenge for Joel and Ethan Coen's longtime casting director, Ellen Chenoweth, and her partner on this project, Rachel Tenner, who had served as casting associate on the Coen brothers' last four projects. "They made it clear from the beginning that they didn't want anybody recognizable in the movie," says the L.A.-based Tenner of her bosses' directive. "They just wanted the story to tell itself, and they wanted to be a little under the radar with the cast and not have that stand out as 'known' people. That was definitely our mission. And they were lucky enough to be able to make it without any big names attached," adds the New York–based Chenoweth, who in addition to working on seven pictures with the Coens has worked multiple times with such notable directors as Clint Eastwood, George Clooney, Tony Gilroy,...
- 12/9/2009
- backstage.com
The Independent Spirit Awards announced their nominees earlier today. Listed below is the complete list of this year's nominated films, cast and crew members. MakingOf would like to congratulate the nominees and applaud the diverse roster of talented filmmakers. Please scroll down for links to exclusive interviews we've conducted with some of the nominated directors and writers.
The Independent Spirit Awards eligibility requirements for consideration are that the feature film must be 70 minutes in length and the total cost must be below $20 million. A film also must have screened at a major film festival or had a one-week engagement at a commercial theater.
The awards' ceremony has taken place the past 24 years the Saturday afternoon before the Academy Awards in Santa Monica. The ceremony is moving this year to downtown L.A. and will be held in the evening on Friday, March 5th.
This year's Independent Spirit Awards Nominees:
Best...
The Independent Spirit Awards eligibility requirements for consideration are that the feature film must be 70 minutes in length and the total cost must be below $20 million. A film also must have screened at a major film festival or had a one-week engagement at a commercial theater.
The awards' ceremony has taken place the past 24 years the Saturday afternoon before the Academy Awards in Santa Monica. The ceremony is moving this year to downtown L.A. and will be held in the evening on Friday, March 5th.
This year's Independent Spirit Awards Nominees:
Best...
- 12/2/2009
- Makingof.com
Although the nominees for the Academy Awards won't be announced until sometime next year, a few of the other award ceremonies are already in full swing including the Independent Spirit Awards, which recognize the best films shot for $20 million or less. This year's Spirit Award nominees were announced earlier today, and I think there are definitely some interesting choices. First off, the big one that everyone is picking up on is the fact that Paranormal Activity was nominated for Best First Feature. And why shouldn't it be? The Blair Witch Project won the exact same award back in 2000. Anvil! The Story of Anvil has been redeemed somewhat for the Oscar snub by getting a nod here for Best Documentary, and surprisingly, Jemaine Clement picked up a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in Gentlemen Broncos. Other than that, some of the movies that scored multiple nominations include Precious, (500) Days of Summer,...
- 12/1/2009
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
Actors Taraji P. Henson and Matt Dillon announced the nominees for the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards on Tuesday morning. Dramatic films "The Last Station" and "Precious" lead the pack with five nods each.
The winners will be announced on Friday, March 5, 2010 in L.A.
2010 Spirit Award Nominations
Best Feature (Award given to the Producer, Executive Producers are not listed)
(500) Days of Summer - Producers: Mason Novick, Jessica Tuchinsky, Mark Waters, Steven J. Wolfe
Amreeka - Producers: Paul Barkin,...
The winners will be announced on Friday, March 5, 2010 in L.A.
2010 Spirit Award Nominations
Best Feature (Award given to the Producer, Executive Producers are not listed)
(500) Days of Summer - Producers: Mason Novick, Jessica Tuchinsky, Mark Waters, Steven J. Wolfe
Amreeka - Producers: Paul Barkin,...
- 12/1/2009
- Extra
Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization behind the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, announced nominations this morning for the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Nominees for Best Feature include "(500) Days Of Summer," "Amreeka," "Precious," "Sin Nombre," and "The Last Station."
Taraji P. Henson and Matt Dillon also announced finalists for the Acura Someone to Watch Award, the Truer Than Fiction Award, and the Piaget Producers Award.
A Serious Man was selected for the Robert Altman Award, which is given to one film's director, casting director and ensemble cast.
The awards show will be held March 5, two days before the Oscars. The event will be held at the La Live campus downtown.
Visit the Spirit Awards official site right here.
And now, the nominees of the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards:
Best Feature
"(500) Days Of Summer" - Producers: Mason Novick, Jessica Tuchinsky, Mark Waters, Steven J. Wolfe
"Amreeka" - Producers: Paul Barkin,...
Nominees for Best Feature include "(500) Days Of Summer," "Amreeka," "Precious," "Sin Nombre," and "The Last Station."
Taraji P. Henson and Matt Dillon also announced finalists for the Acura Someone to Watch Award, the Truer Than Fiction Award, and the Piaget Producers Award.
A Serious Man was selected for the Robert Altman Award, which is given to one film's director, casting director and ensemble cast.
The awards show will be held March 5, two days before the Oscars. The event will be held at the La Live campus downtown.
Visit the Spirit Awards official site right here.
And now, the nominees of the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards:
Best Feature
"(500) Days Of Summer" - Producers: Mason Novick, Jessica Tuchinsky, Mark Waters, Steven J. Wolfe
"Amreeka" - Producers: Paul Barkin,...
- 12/1/2009
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Precious and The Last Station have the most nods with 5 nominations a piece. So glad to see Jeff Bridges’ nomination for Crazy Heart. Even Paranormal Activity saw a nomination in Best First feature category.
The ceremony will air live and uncut on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. Pst/11:00 p.m. Est on IFC from downtown Los Angeles.
The complete list of nominations:
Best Feature (Award given to the Producer)
“(500) Days Of Summer,” Producers: Mason Novick, Jessica Tuchinsky, Mark Waters, Steven J. Wolfe
“Amreeka,” Producers: Paul Barkin, Christina Piovesan
“Precious,” Producers: Lee Daniels, Gary Magness, Sarah Siegel-Magness
“Sin Nombre,” Producer: Amy Kaufman
“The Last Station,” Producers: Bonnie Arnold, Chris Curling, Jens Meuer
Best Director
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, “A Serious Man”
Lee Daniels, “Precious”
Cary Joji Fukunaga, “Sin Nombre”
James Gray, “Two Lovers”
Michael Hoffman, “The Last Station”
Best First Feature (Award given to the director and producer)
A Single Man...
The ceremony will air live and uncut on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. Pst/11:00 p.m. Est on IFC from downtown Los Angeles.
The complete list of nominations:
Best Feature (Award given to the Producer)
“(500) Days Of Summer,” Producers: Mason Novick, Jessica Tuchinsky, Mark Waters, Steven J. Wolfe
“Amreeka,” Producers: Paul Barkin, Christina Piovesan
“Precious,” Producers: Lee Daniels, Gary Magness, Sarah Siegel-Magness
“Sin Nombre,” Producer: Amy Kaufman
“The Last Station,” Producers: Bonnie Arnold, Chris Curling, Jens Meuer
Best Director
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, “A Serious Man”
Lee Daniels, “Precious”
Cary Joji Fukunaga, “Sin Nombre”
James Gray, “Two Lovers”
Michael Hoffman, “The Last Station”
Best First Feature (Award given to the director and producer)
A Single Man...
- 12/1/2009
- by Michelle
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Deftly balancing bright comedy and bitter darkness, the Coens have come up with another uncomfortable masterpiece about a fraternal duo
Joel and Ethan Coen have bookended the decade with a superb film at the very beginning, The Man Who Wasn't There (2001), and another two stormers at the end: their superlative adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men in 2007 – and now this sublimely funny, involving, utterly distinctive serio-comedy of mid-life crisis set in the American midwest in the 1960s, which happens to be where and when the Coen brothers themselves were brought up.
The Broadway actor Michael Stuhlbarg gets his big-screen break playing Larry Gopnik, a professor of theoretical physics whose life reaches a menopausal climacteric in mysterious tandem with his son's approaching barmitzvah and the astonishing announcement from his wife (Sari Lennick) that their marriage is over. She now wishes to divorce and to marry their supercilious acquaintance Sy Ableman,...
Joel and Ethan Coen have bookended the decade with a superb film at the very beginning, The Man Who Wasn't There (2001), and another two stormers at the end: their superlative adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men in 2007 – and now this sublimely funny, involving, utterly distinctive serio-comedy of mid-life crisis set in the American midwest in the 1960s, which happens to be where and when the Coen brothers themselves were brought up.
The Broadway actor Michael Stuhlbarg gets his big-screen break playing Larry Gopnik, a professor of theoretical physics whose life reaches a menopausal climacteric in mysterious tandem with his son's approaching barmitzvah and the astonishing announcement from his wife (Sari Lennick) that their marriage is over. She now wishes to divorce and to marry their supercilious acquaintance Sy Ableman,...
- 11/19/2009
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Deftly balancing bright comedy and bitter darkness, the Coens have come up with another uncomfortable masterpiece about a fraternal duo
Joel and Ethan Coen have bookended the decade with a superb film at the very beginning, The Man Who Wasn't There (2001), and another two stormers at the end: their superlative adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men in 2007 – and now this sublimely funny, involving, utterly distinctive serio-comedy of mid-life crisis set in the American midwest in the 1960s, which happens to be where and when the Coen brothers themselves were brought up.
The Broadway actor Michael Stuhlbarg gets his big-screen break playing Larry Gopnik, a professor of theoretical physics whose life reaches a menopausal climacteric in mysterious tandem with his son's approaching barmitzvah and the astonishing announcement from his wife (Sari Lennick) that their marriage is over. She now wishes to divorce and to marry their supercilious acquaintance Sy Ableman,...
Joel and Ethan Coen have bookended the decade with a superb film at the very beginning, The Man Who Wasn't There (2001), and another two stormers at the end: their superlative adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men in 2007 – and now this sublimely funny, involving, utterly distinctive serio-comedy of mid-life crisis set in the American midwest in the 1960s, which happens to be where and when the Coen brothers themselves were brought up.
The Broadway actor Michael Stuhlbarg gets his big-screen break playing Larry Gopnik, a professor of theoretical physics whose life reaches a menopausal climacteric in mysterious tandem with his son's approaching barmitzvah and the astonishing announcement from his wife (Sari Lennick) that their marriage is over. She now wishes to divorce and to marry their supercilious acquaintance Sy Ableman,...
- 11/19/2009
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Deftly balancing bright comedy and bitter darkness, the Coens have come up with another uncomfortable masterpiece about a fraternal duo
Joel and Ethan Coen have bookended the decade with a superb film at the very beginning, The Man Who Wasn't There (2001), and another two stormers at the end: their superlative adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men in 2007 – and now this sublimely funny, involving, utterly distinctive serio-comedy of mid-life crisis set in the American midwest in the 1960s, which happens to be where and when the Coen brothers themselves were brought up.
The Broadway actor Michael Stuhlbarg gets his big-screen break playing Larry Gopnik, a professor of theoretical physics whose life reaches a menopausal climacteric in mysterious tandem with his son's approaching barmitzvah and the astonishing announcement from his wife (Sari Lennick) that their marriage is over. She now wishes to divorce and to marry their supercilious acquaintance Sy Ableman,...
Joel and Ethan Coen have bookended the decade with a superb film at the very beginning, The Man Who Wasn't There (2001), and another two stormers at the end: their superlative adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men in 2007 – and now this sublimely funny, involving, utterly distinctive serio-comedy of mid-life crisis set in the American midwest in the 1960s, which happens to be where and when the Coen brothers themselves were brought up.
The Broadway actor Michael Stuhlbarg gets his big-screen break playing Larry Gopnik, a professor of theoretical physics whose life reaches a menopausal climacteric in mysterious tandem with his son's approaching barmitzvah and the astonishing announcement from his wife (Sari Lennick) that their marriage is over. She now wishes to divorce and to marry their supercilious acquaintance Sy Ableman,...
- 11/19/2009
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
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