Telluride Review: Slumdog Millionaire
August 31, 2008
Filed under: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Casting, Telluride, Theatrical Reviews, Festival Reports, Toronto International Film Festival, Cinematical Indie
Fans of director Danny Boyle’s work will find much to appreciate in his latest film, Slumdog Millionaire, a sweeping, hopeful story about a boy in the slums of India who becomes an instant celebrity after he wins millions on India’s version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire?. Adapted by Simon Beaufoy (The Full Monty, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day) off the novel Q &A by Vikas Swarup, the tale is framed within an interesting narrative structure that revolves around the young man, Jamal, being interrogated for fraud by the police, who can’t believe that a “slumdog” orphan could possibly have known the answers to the questions on the show.
No End In Sight Set For You Tube Launch
August 31, 2008
The people responsible for the documentary No End In Sight are letting the world see it for free starting Sept 1, 2008. We get the following news release thanks to our friends at the movieweb: Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary Feature and winner of the Documentary Special Jury Prize at the 2007 Sundance Film […]
The people responsible for the documentary No End In Sight are letting the world see it for free starting Sept 1, 2008. We get the following news release thanks to our friends at the movieweb:
Video Blog: The $40 Motion picture Ticket, Lost and Found
August 31, 2008
Click Here to Watch the Video How much would you pay for a motion picture ticket? $10? $15? $20? I remember when a ticket to a matinee showing was under $4. The first stop on my 28 day journey is the Telluride Film Festival. The festival pass costs $680 for the full four days. If you see […]
How much would you pay for a motion picture ticket? $10? $15? $20? I remember when a ticket to a matinee showing was under $4. The first stop on my 28 day journey is the Telluride Film Festival. The festival pass costs $680 for the full four days. If you see 4 movies a day, then you’re paying $40 a movie. Festival-goers purchase this pass blindly, not knowing any of the films which have been selected to play the festival. In fact, the line-up isn’t even announced until the day before, and even then, other surprise screenings are scheduled. The small intimate film festival sells out each year. I never thought I’d state this but I’m excited, even after forking over $40 per motion picture. Is $40 too much to pay to see a movie? I’ll tell you tomorrow.
Hey, look! Labor Day weekend marathons!
August 31, 2008
Filed under: Programming, Reality-Free
Labor Day marks the end of summer (yeah, don’t tell me summer ends later in September, if it’s Labor Day and the kids are back in school, summer is over), and you could spend the weekend at the beach, having a barbecue, or doing something athletic outside. Or, you could stay in all weekend on your sofa and watch a TV marathon! Here’s a list of some marathons you can see this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Saturday, August 30
Vadim Perelman in Speaks to Direct ‘Poltergeist’ Remake?
August 31, 2008
I haven’t quite processed the notion of a Poltergeist remake just yet — it still seems more conceptual than actual to me. Yet the fact that they’ve picked a pair of screenwriters, and that the late Heather O’Rourke has condemned the remake from the grave, tell me that it’s about as actual as it gets. Now Bloody-Disgusting has started a rumor that Vadim Perelman — quasi-arthouse director of Home of Sand and Fog and The Life Before Her Eyes — is in “heavy talks” to direct the new motion picture. That would be a heck of a contrast to the screenwriters of Boogeyman.
I’m as down on this project as everyone else — the original film is a moment in time that ought not be interrupted — but I like the idea of Perelman, mostly because I like the notion of otherwise “respectable” directors trying their hand at genre films. His brooding, portentous style might be a good fit for Poltergeist, I guess. And maybe this will wind up like the doomed adaptation of The Talisman, to which Perelman was attached for a while (and which he seems far better suited to), never making it past the development stage.
Anyway, I accentuate that I’m commenting on a rumor, not relaying hard news. Make of it what you’ll.
More Friends on 30 Rock: Jennifer Aniston to guest star this season
August 31, 2008
Filed under: Celebrities, 30 Rock, Casting, Reality-Free
Hey, if David Schwimmer can do it, why not Jennifer Aniston?
The rumors floating around have turned out to be true: the ex-Friends star is going to make a guest appearance on NBC’s 30 Rock this season. In fact, she’s filming the episode as I type this. Well, maybe not that sentence, but even as I type … this.
More Friends on 30 Rock: Jennifer Aniston to guest star this season
August 31, 2008
Filed under: Celebrities, 30 Rock, Casting, Reality-Free
Hey, if David Schwimmer can do it, why not Jennifer Aniston?
The rumors floating around have turned out to be true: the ex-Friends star is going to make a guest appearance on NBC’s 30 Rock this season. In fact, she’s filming the episode as I type this. Well, maybe not that sentence, but even as I type … this.
Greek’s Sexy Sorority Sisters
August 31, 2008
http://www.younghollywood.com With plastic cups in tow, Young Hollywood hits the set of ABC Family’s hit show “Greek.” Hosted by Carly Steel. YoungHollywood.com keeps up with the pulse and vibe of the next generation. We provide the real take on Hollywood — revealing the inside story of celebrity life, as told by the best source — celebrities themselves. With its unparalleled acces…
ADD/APPLE 14″+OLYMPICS 2010 WHISTLER MOUNTAIN/LAKE
August 31, 2008
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Reaction: Senator Clinton’s Spotlight
August 31, 2008
- Do you think Hillary Clinton’s speech took the spotlight in the convention? - How important do you think Senator Clinton’s support is for the Obama campaign? - Do you think Senator Clinton should have been considered for vice president?
