Two New Films Put John Lennon in Limelight
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: IFC Films, Documentary, New Releases, Upcoming Releases,
He was killed in January of 1980…and the world hasn’t been the same since. Once a Beatle, always a star, and nearly deported by President Nixon, British-born John Lennon grabbed his fair share of headlines during his remarkable life. But in death, he has become a legend, and now two new movies will explore the events surrounding his assassination.
Historical accuracy rules the film The Killing of John Lennon, which delves deeply into the world of killer Mark David Chapman. The other, Chapter 27, stars Jared Leto (who put on weight for the role). Excerpts from Chapman’s diaries are featured in The Killing, done voice-over style as fans watch the horrific re-creation of Lennon’s murder in New York City. The Killing honestly makes an effort to take viewers into Chapman’s head, but as his famous crime has never been fully explained this theatrical attempt falls a little short.
Hollywood Reporter
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In Theaters This Weekend (1/4)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Warner Bros, Foreign, Horror, Independent, Period, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists, New Releases,
In the event you’ve watched all the other films out there already, here are some possibles for your upcoming weekend:
- One Missed Call (PG-13): starring Edward Burns, Shannyn Sossamon, Ray Wise (directed by Eric Valette)
- The Killing of John Lennon* (NR): starring Jonas Ball, Mie Omori (directed by Andrew Piddington)
*limited and/or gradual release
Jennifer Aniston Paired With SATC Hunk
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip,
A-list celeb and famous ex-wife Jennifer Aniston has reportedly paired up with Sex and the City hottie Jason Lewis. According to rumor, the couple is “practically living together.”
Jason Lewis immediately won over Sex and the City fans when he appeared in Season 6 of the series as a young, hunky boy toy for Kim Cattrall’s Samantha Jones and in later episodes became Smith. Gossip says Aniston and Lewis met through Jennifer’s then-hubby Brad Pitt. One source says the two enjoy spending their evenings at home, cooking and watching DVDs. Reportedly, the pair even spent Christmas together with Aniston joining her man’s family for the holidays.
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Proposed New Year’s Resolutions for Movie Studio Executives
Posted by Johnny Mercedes Categories: Distribution, Filmmaking, Lists, Technology, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,
A quintessential holiday morsel:
‘Tis the season to be jolly
Fa la la la la … la la la la
And there must be no shortage of jolliness for big-name film studios as we enter the last days of the year—2007 has been one of the most lucrative in film history. But after the holiday parties end, and the final box-office spreadsheets have been tucked under the pillow (or thrown on the fire), the time comes for rebirth and renewal. After all, the target demographic will be looking for something new, and the critics certainly weren’t impressed with much of this year’s fare. Perhaps everyone can be happy in 2008, as the medium returns to its glory days of content-rich, engaging filmmaking.
Alright, you people aren’t buyin’ it.
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Celebrity Double-Take: Elizabeth Banks vs. Julie Bowen
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip,
For today’s installment, we have Elizabeth Banks (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Scrubs) on the left and Julie Bowen (Boston Legal, Happy Gilmore) on the right. Freak-y.
(Make sure to check out the other TV and Film Celebrity Double-Takes!)
Movie Rentals Coming to iTunes
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Home Entertainment, Technology,
Industry insiders are reporting that a deal has been struck between 20th Century Fox and Apple. This agreement would allow iTunes users to now rent movies from the online service. The films from the Fox catalogue would only be available for only a limited time.
Although no price has yet been set, the rentals should come cheaper than the movies for purchase. More details on this service are expected to be announced at the January Macworld conference.
Reuters
More Films Preserved in National Registry
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Adaptation, Animation, Classics, Drama, Music, Musicals, Period, Romance, Science Fiction, Comedy, Thrillers, Awards, Lists,
The Library of Congress just announced its 2007 selections for the National Film Registry. The honor - bestowed on 25 American films each year - can be given to any picture, regardless of age. Those placed on the list will then be preserved for all time because they are deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically” significant. In total, 475 movies have earned this achievement.
The entries this year include:
- Back to the Future (1985)
- Bullitt (1968)
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
- Dance, Girl, Dance (1940)
- Dances With Wolves (1990)
- Days of Heaven (1978)
- Glimpse of the Garden (1957)
- Grand Hotel (1932)
- The House I Live In (1945)
- In a Lonely Place (1950)
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
- Mighty Like a Moose (1926)
- The Naked City (1948)
- Now, Voyager (1942)
- Oklahoma! (1955)
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A Divorce for Sean Penn and Robin Wright Penn
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip,
After more than a decade together, the Princess Bride and the Bad Boy are calling it quits. Sean Penn and Robin Wright Penn - who had been officially married since 1996 - are finally putting an end to something that endured quite a bit of time. Their romance began shortly after Sean’s high-profile marriage to Madonna fell flat in 1989.
The couple - who have two kids together (Hopper Jack, 14, and Dylan Frances, 16) - have acted together in several films including She’s So Lovely and Hurlyburly. Sean also helmed The Crossing Guard and The Pledge; both movies starred Robin Wright Penn and Jack Nicholson.
Sean’s directorial work can currently be seen in Into the Wild. Wright Penn’s Beowulf is also still in theaters.
People
Lohan Ex Backs Up Story With Picture-Perfect Proof
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors,
The story that Lindsay Lohan’s ex-boyfriend Riley Giles spilled it all to a British tabloid has barely even finished spreading, and already there’s a new twist in this sordid tale of candid interviews, sex, and escapades outside of rehab. After his explicit comments to News of the World - which included graphic descriptions of their sexual activities and a naked Linds - Giles is now offering up evidence in the form of photos. The pics show Lohan with little clothing and were reportedly taken by Giles while the pair were still dating.
Lindsey and Riley split shortly after Thanksgiving and lately the star has been spotted with a new beau on her arm. Is all this just a case of a man scorned? Say what you will about female wrath, the actions of Riley Giles take the cake when it comes to jealous exes.
MSNBC
Looking for a good reason to start a stamp collection? If this face can’t convince you, you’re born to write e-mails. The USPS will soon release the 14th stamp in their Legends of Hollywood series, a 41 cent masterpiece which will feature the face that once drove men to distraction - the one and only Bette Davis.
Nominated for ten Academy Awards, Davis won the honor twice (1935 and 38) and appeared in more than 100 films. Her long Hollywood career spanned fifty years and included two movies in which Bette portrayed Queen Elizabeth, one of the very few actresses to ever play the role in more than one feature film.
A true Hollywood Legend, the Bette Davis stamp will be released on the 100th anniversary of her birth.
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