Multiplicity: Goldberg’s Latest a Mediocre Mash-up of the Masculinity Affliction
A handful of exquisite references are bound to crop up in a discussion of Howard Goldberg’s third directorial effort, Jake Squared, which proves to be the helmer’s first stint behind the camera since 1996 indie flick, Eden. However, Goldberg’s work doesn’t stand as an equal to a bevy of obvious influences utilized in the film, from any number of Woody Allen’s nebbish protagonists, to Fellini’s autobiographically inclined 8½. Abundant quotes flash across the screen from a series of additional notables, the least of which include Jean Cocteau and Groucho Marx. And yet, for all the inspired quirks, Goldberg’s material is never elevated beyond banal cliché, despite a cavalcade of names and an energetic lead performance.
A 50 year old filmmaker in Hollywood, Jake Klein (Elias Koteas), credits himself as a hopeless romantic, yet has never...
A handful of exquisite references are bound to crop up in a discussion of Howard Goldberg’s third directorial effort, Jake Squared, which proves to be the helmer’s first stint behind the camera since 1996 indie flick, Eden. However, Goldberg’s work doesn’t stand as an equal to a bevy of obvious influences utilized in the film, from any number of Woody Allen’s nebbish protagonists, to Fellini’s autobiographically inclined 8½. Abundant quotes flash across the screen from a series of additional notables, the least of which include Jean Cocteau and Groucho Marx. And yet, for all the inspired quirks, Goldberg’s material is never elevated beyond banal cliché, despite a cavalcade of names and an energetic lead performance.
A 50 year old filmmaker in Hollywood, Jake Klein (Elias Koteas), credits himself as a hopeless romantic, yet has never...
- 8/14/2014
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Virginia Madsen and Elias Koteas have been cast to play opposite each other in the upcoming drama Jake Squared, from writer-director Howard Goldberg, Deadline reports. Koteas will be playing the titular character, a “filmmaker whose self-examination movie spins out of control,” while Madsen will be seen as Beth, who is simply described as “Jake’s confidant.” Goldberg‘s last picture — which came out quite a few years ago, back in 1996 — was titled Eden and had Nip/Tuck star Dylan Walsh in the leading role. Aside from that, he hasn’t seen much work in Hollywood; but this project — and the fact that he is a Sundance Institute Fellowship recipient — could definitely help his career out.
As for the stars of the film: Koteas has always had a knack for the darker side of roles, with his latest – Last Days on Mars – following suit. He’s also been cast alongside Jesse Eisenberg,...
As for the stars of the film: Koteas has always had a knack for the darker side of roles, with his latest – Last Days on Mars – following suit. He’s also been cast alongside Jesse Eisenberg,...
- 8/5/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
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- 4/3/2012
- by Eden Univer
- HollywoodLife
Every Friday I gather some of my favorite hairstyles of the week to share and you help me vote on the top hair look!
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Minka Kelly, Leighton Meester and Dia Frampton had my favorite hairstyles. Keep reading to get their looks and vote!
Rosie’s celebrity hairstylist, Yiotis Panayiotou, shared with us the secrets to prepping your hair so it looks fabulous no matter how you style it. Check out Yiotis’s five top tips and see how you can recreate Rosie’s Transformers: Dark of the Moon hairstyle.
I must be on a wavy-curls kick this week because I also loved Minka’s hairstyle! Although Rosie and Minka had very similar hair looks, they weren’t created the same way. Check out how you can get Minka’s look from her celebrity hairstylist, Mark Towsend.
Dia stepped out with a total glam look that I teach you...
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Minka Kelly, Leighton Meester and Dia Frampton had my favorite hairstyles. Keep reading to get their looks and vote!
Rosie’s celebrity hairstylist, Yiotis Panayiotou, shared with us the secrets to prepping your hair so it looks fabulous no matter how you style it. Check out Yiotis’s five top tips and see how you can recreate Rosie’s Transformers: Dark of the Moon hairstyle.
I must be on a wavy-curls kick this week because I also loved Minka’s hairstyle! Although Rosie and Minka had very similar hair looks, they weren’t created the same way. Check out how you can get Minka’s look from her celebrity hairstylist, Mark Towsend.
Dia stepped out with a total glam look that I teach you...
- 7/1/2011
- by Eden Univer
- HollywoodLife
The ‘House Bunny’ actress often plays perky, blonde characters, so her new look for ‘The Dictator’ is quite the surprise!
When I first saw Anna Faris in a still from her new film on MovieLine.com, I actually didn’t recognize her. The dark pixie cut and almost naked face are a complete departure from her normal beauty style!
Seeing Anna in a whole new light definitely gives me more respect for her as an actress, but I can’t help but miss those silky blonde strands! The film doesn’t get to theaters until next May so it will be quite a while before we can get a peek at the actual movie, but I can’t wait to check it out!
What do you think of the look, HollywoodLifers?
–Eden Univer
Read More About Celebrity Hairstyles!
Selena Gomez Is Having The Best Hair Of The Week — Vote On Your Favorite Look!
When I first saw Anna Faris in a still from her new film on MovieLine.com, I actually didn’t recognize her. The dark pixie cut and almost naked face are a complete departure from her normal beauty style!
Seeing Anna in a whole new light definitely gives me more respect for her as an actress, but I can’t help but miss those silky blonde strands! The film doesn’t get to theaters until next May so it will be quite a while before we can get a peek at the actual movie, but I can’t wait to check it out!
What do you think of the look, HollywoodLifers?
–Eden Univer
Read More About Celebrity Hairstyles!
Selena Gomez Is Having The Best Hair Of The Week — Vote On Your Favorite Look!
- 6/28/2011
- by Eden Univer
- HollywoodLife
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