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Blu-Ray Review: Michael Mann’s ‘Heat’ a Modern Masterpiece
2 hours ago | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – Michael Mann might first seem the ideal fit for Blu-Ray. He’s a notorious perfectionist, apparent in every frame of his remarkable output of films that includes such great modern classics as “Manhunter,” “The Insider,” “Collateral,” and “Public Enemies”. But one of Mann’s best films, “Heat,” recently released on Blu-Ray, is an interesting example of a director who has a vision that shouldn’t necessarily be overly polished by the HD format. The film looks like Mann wants it - gritty, dark, and like, well, actual film. It’s a release that some buyers may think doesn’t look “HD enough,” but to this Mann aficionado thinks that it looks just right.
Blu-Ray Rating: 4.5/5.0
As for the film itself, it’s one of the rare ’90s films that gets better every time I see it. It’s a battle of wills between two of the most legendary actors »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Jon Voight Back 'In Touch' With Angelina Jolie
7 hours ago | Extra | See recent Extra news »
Jon Voight and Angelina Jolie have buried the hatchet.
Voight, 70, confirms to Us Weekly that he is back in contact with his formerly estranged daughter. "We're in touch, but not regularly. We love each other and that's the most important thing."
See how Angelina has changed over the years
Jolie, 34, cut ties with her father in 2001 after Voight used the media to beg Jolie to get help for her "serious mental problems." She legally dropped »
Jolie And Voight Mend Broken Relationship
8 hours ago | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Angelina Jolie has reconciled with her father Jon Voight after eight years of estrangement.
The Hollywood beauty cut her dad out of her life in 2001 after he voiced concerns about her mental health shortly before she adopted son Maddox from Cambodia.
Voight has made attempts to mend his fractured relationship with Jolie on numerous occasions, and reportedly sent the actress a copy of their forgotten 1982 comedy Lookin' To Get Out over the summer, when it was released on DVD for the first time.
And the veteran star's efforts have paid off - the pair is in contact, although Voight admits they don't talk as frequently as he would have liked.
He tells Us Weekly magazine, "We're in touch, but not regularly. We love each other and that's the most important thing."
A close friend of Jolie adds it was her partner Brad Pitt who encouraged her to reunite with her movie star father.
The insider says, "Angie made the initial contact. Brad has been supportive - a key factor in her reaching out." »
Angelina Jolie and Her Father Have Settled Their Differences
11 hours ago | Celebuzz.com | See recent Celebuzz news »
Despite her sometimes cutting demeanor, Angelina Jolie is apparently the forgiving sort. It just takes her a while to do the forgiving. Jolie's father Jon Voight tells Us Magazine that, after a 7-year period of estrangement, he and his daughter are on friendly terms again. The Salt actress broke off contact after Voight appeared on Access Hollywood in 2001 and begged his daughter over the air to seek help for her "serious mental problems." But Voight, 70, says that all was forgiven in February, when Jolie "made the initial contact" and the two "met face-to-face" to set aside their differences. Since then, the Deliverance... »
- Celebuzz
Jon Voight Reconnects With Angelina
14 hours ago | Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news »
Jon Voight has finally gotten his wish of reconnecting with his daughter Angelina Jolie. He tells Us Weekly that after seven years of not speaking, the father and daughter are now on speaking terms again. Angie cut off communication with her dad in 2001 after he appeared on Access Hollywood begging her to get help for her “serious mental problems.” But according to Jon, they’ve been talking since February. "We're in touch, but not regularly," Voight says. "We love each other and that's the most important thing." A friend of the family says they’ve even talked... »
Heat and Logan’s Run Blu-ray Reviews
17 hours ago | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Catalog titles Ftw. I am one of those rare people who enjoy being “double dipped.” I like upgrading to Blu-ray if I love a film, because you only get to watch a movie for the first time once, and so a different and better transfer is a reason (at least for me) to get excited about a film you’ve seen a number of times. When I would go see something in the theater on multiple occasions, I’d often go to different theaters (or failing that, different seats). My reviews of the Blu-rays of Heat and Logan’s Run after the jump.
Heat is one of the great American films. It took me a while to come to that, and I still think that Michael Mann’s finest film is The Insider, but there’s no denying Heat. Robert De Niro stars as Neal McCauley, a high line criminal who knows how to rob. »
- Andre Dellamorte
Heat Blu-ray Review
9 November 2009 10:12 AM, PST | TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news »
Though there are notable exceptions (Ali, Last of the Mohicans), it is not an unreasonable stretch that Michael Mann has made a career telling stories about cops and robbers. From Thief (1981) and Manhunter (1986) through Miami Vice (2006) and Public Enemies (2009), he has produced tense explorations into the cerebral underpinnings of what makes players tick both in and outside of our legal system. Heat (1995) could very well be considered his crowning achievement in this territory, and its two most iconic scenes epitomize what the writer/director's classic crime drama is all about.
The no holds bar shootout in downtown Los Angeles during a broad daylight bank heist escape is one of the most thrilling firefights put to celluloid and has been among my favorites to sample out of context on DVD over the years (and its all that more awesome on Blu-ray!). Not just a great piece of realistic, machismo gunplay, what »
Flying With Jon Voight!
3 November 2009 5:45 AM, PST | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
This post comes from the group Celebrity Sightings from member PopGal. I was on a Southwest flight from La to San Francisco Sunday and sat right behind Jon Voight! He was seated in a window seat being quite chatty with the two girls next to him, who didn't seem to have any idea who he was. They talked about their jobs, where they went to college and other small talk conversation. His career never came up. I was surprised how talkative he was, and just waiting for him to say something about Angelina. He seemed like a really, really nice guy. He's a lot taller than I expected him to be, probably about 6'4. When he got off the plane he hung out for a while in baggage claim where no one seemed to recognize him. There's lots of fun stuff going on in our community - join it, check it out, »
- PopSugar Community
Cinematical Seven: Good Actors in Bad Horror
27 October 2009 9:02 PM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
I'm sure Peter Sarsgaard didn't intend to make a horror movie that would provoke gales of unintentional laughter. Yet in a key, emotionally-wrought scene near the end of Orphan -- out on DVD today and, perversely enough, worth a rental -- that's exactly what happens; by that point, the film's determination to take itself way too seriously has worn down the viewer, and its lunatic premise collapses upon itself. Sarsgaard bravely goes down with the ship, as does Vera Farmiga, two talented actors that were better than their material.
How do good actors end up in bad movies? The same way some of us end up in jobs we hate: (1) It sounded better than it turned out; (2) Gotta pay the bills. Sometimes they liven up the movie (The Devil's Advocate wouldn't be nearly as much fun without Al Pacino's self-parodying scenery-chewing) and sometimes they look befuddled that they ended up »
- Peter Martin
Jackson Author Takes Aim At Pitt & Jolie In New Book
27 October 2009 6:36 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
The man behind Michael Jackson's post-death expose Unmasked has turned his attention to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, taking aim at the real stories behind their romance in a new tell-all book.
Ian Halperin's Brangelina Exposed, which will hit bookstores on 1 December, chronicles the Hollywood couple's courtship, suggesting the Mr. & Mrs. Smith stars aren't as in love as lead fans to believe.
A press release promoting the new tome reads, "Brad and Angelina have successfully manipulated the public into believing a glamorous fairytale that bears little resemblance to the reality of the pair's life together."
Publishers tease readers with more details, suggesting the author will reveal the "real reason" behind Pitt's split from ex-wife Jennifer Aniston and the key figure who "orchestrated" Jolie's "makeover into a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador".
Halperin also investigates the rift between Jolie and her father Jon Voight. »
'Varsity Blues' Doesn't Want Your Life In Today's Sick Day Stash
14 October 2009 1:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Call them "cult classics." "Guilty pleasures." "Comfort movies." We all have a mental rolodex of flicks that may not be terribly popular but, for one reason or another, they resonate in a very special way. Maybe you saw it at the right moment. Maybe you just see gold where everyone else sees feces. Whatever the case, these are the special favorites that you keep stashed away for sick days. Here are some of ours.
The more I think about it, the more I realize that 1999 was a definite turning point in cultural history. The music of '99 was truly excellent (the entire year was soundtracked by Tlc's "No Scrubs," Kid Rock's "Bawitdaba," 702's "Where My Girls At?" and Rage Against the Machine's "Guerilla Radio"), television saw the beginning of its new golden age ("The Sopranos," "Futurama," "SpongeBob Squarepants," "Angel," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "The West Wing" and "WWF Smackdown! »
- Adam Rosenberg
Angelina Jolie: 'Families are earned'
7 October 2009 7:59 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Angelina Jolie has said that she believes families are earned rather than born. The actress confirmed to Stylist that she has been in touch with her formerly estranged father Jon Voight. Jolie said: "We're in contact now and writing letters. [My parents gave me a] strong social conscience as well as any acting genes I may have. "Both my parents were very focused on helping other people and supported charities all their lives." She added: (more) »
- By Mayer Nissim
Blu-ray Capsule Review: Varsity Blues
28 September 2009 11:40 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Varsity Blues Quick Thoughts: I was 22-years-old when Varsity Blues came out and while it's about high school students, the fact the majority of the actors are older or only slightly younger than myself it pretty much fit right into my early-twenties wheelhouse. Partying, playing sports and hot blondes in whipped cream bikinis (wait... what?). I mean, what isn't there for a 22-year-old not to love? Of course, the film is downright cheesy -- "I don't want... your life" -- and if you are going to attempt to take it seriously you have seriously taken a misstep. However, that isn't to say this film is an entire farce. High school football in Texas is a big deal and while I have no idea if they take it as far as Jon Voight's Coach Bud Kilmer takes it, I would be surprised if the majority of goings on in this »
- Brad Brevet
Bye Bye Birdie! Hello, Lada!
18 September 2009 9:35 PM, PDT | Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news »
. With Paul Lynde on the set of Bye Bye Birdie Normal 0 false false false En-us X-none X-none MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 If you came of age during the Sixties, you may well remember the name Lada Edmund, Jr. who was one of the original gyrating, mini-skirted go-go girls who danced in a cage on NBC-tv’s music program, Hullabaloo 1965-66. Similar to ABC’s Shindig, Hullabaloo featured a different celebrity host each week to introduce some of the most popular musical performers of the day. However, the show received most of its press not for the rock groups or vocalists that guest starred but for Lada and fellow dancers who bumped, grinded and twisted their way into the homes of teenagers every week. So popular was she that she landed on the cover of TV Guide magazine.
Before she found TV fame, Lada began her career dancing on Broadway. She was one of »
- nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
Boston Legal's Henry Gibson Dies
17 September 2009 4:00 PM, PDT | TVGuide - Breaking News | See recent TVGuide - Breaking News news »
Veteran character actor Henry Gibson died Monday. His son, Jon, told The New York Times the cause was cancer. He was 73.
Gibson was born James Bateman and went to college with Jon Voight, with whom he created a comedy team. Voight claims to have given Gibson his stage name as a tribute to Norwegian poet Henrik Ibsen (say it out loud with a Southern accent).
He was definitely one of those "oh, that guy" actors that you know, but can't place. Allow us to assist you.
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- Mickey O'Connor
Henry Gibson Passes Away at Age 73
16 September 2009 7:26 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
In a story from the Los Angeles Times, veteran character actor Henry Gibson has died at the age of 73.
The actor made his mark in the late 1960s as the flower-holding poet on TV's landmark comedy satire Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.
The actor died late on Monday night at his home in Malibu. He had been battling cancer.
More recently the actor had portrayed Judge Clark Brown on Boston Legal.
Gibson's family stated that he used his fame to help support the fledgling environmental movement. He also contributed pieces and poetry to newspapers and other publications.
The actor played Haven Hamilton in director Robert Altman's 1975 film Nashville. He wrote most of his character's songs and then received a Golden Globe nomination for best supporting actor.
He also played an Illinois Nazi in The Blues Brothers, a crazy neighbor in The 'burbs, as well as a priest in the Wedding Crashers. »
Anaconda (Blu-Ray Review)
11 September 2009 5:46 AM, PDT | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
Anacona on Blu-Ray
Main Feature (1H 29M 20S)
Question: Is this one of the worst films ever made?
Answer: Quite possibly. Then again, this is possibly also one of the worst films featuring a giant snake.
I am truly amazed at this film. I am very rarely left open-jawed and at a loss for words, but this is one of those moments. Since I’m finding it a struggle to communicate I will partially dissect this disaster step by step.
Jon Voight, who (let’s be honest) was the best hope for some decent acting, plays a character named Sarone who speaks as though he is constantly chewing marbles, and affects a ridiculous “Tony Montana” accent. Eric Stoltz is another actor I have a lot of respect for but his character, Dr. Steven Cale, quickly goes from being a strong leader to being just as incompetent as everyone else on this little expedition. »
- Tigervamp
Oh, Canada - Kicking Off the 9 Days of Tiff
9 September 2009 5:32 PM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
The Toronto International Film Festival is definitely starting off with a bang this year. First,we learned that Tiff was ignoring the tradition of opening the fest with a Canadian film when Jon Amiel's Creation was selected to kick things off. (Even though there are a few free screenings earlier on Thursday's Day One, plus Lone Scherfig's An Education, which is starting a half hour before Creation around the corner from the opening-night Elgin Theatre.) But at least, while not official, the first Tiff film is actually a screening of Lian Lunson's Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man, so some Can-Con informally starts things off.
But this twist was only step one. Next came the protests.
See, the festival is starting a new program this year called City to City, which showcases a group of films that are focused on a particular locale. The inaugural location: Tel Aviv. »
- Monika Bartyzel
Jon Voight On Huckabee: Obama 'Arrogant,' Causing 'Civil Unrest' (Video)
31 August 2009 6:28 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Jon Voight appeared on Mike Huckabee's Fox News show over the weekend and slammed Obama as arrogant, accusing him of playing God when it comes to healthcare. I'm here to validate all the millions of people who are opposed to the Obama healthcare. We're witnessing a slow and steady takeover of our true freedoms. We're becoming a socialist nation, and Obama is causing civil unrest in this country... The stimulus didn't work... We're being told what cars we can drive, how much we can make... Obama has made this [healthcare} a personal crusade now... As we can see it really is about him. He is arrogant and he's adamant that he's going to get this passed... He's trying everything, even the so-called God card. If you love God, he tells us, then it's your duty to vote this healthcare bill in... They're taking away... »
- Katherine Thomson
American Idol Simon Cowell gets down with Bunnies
11 August 2009 5:00 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Simon Cowell partied with lingerie-clad models at the infamous Playboy mansion on Saturday night (08.08.09). The TV mogul attended magazine founder Hugh Hefner's annual Midsummer Night's Dream party, held at the 83-year-old's Los Angeles home. Jon Voight, Shaquille O'Neal, Jack Osbourne, James Van Der Beek, Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson, Shannon Elizabeth, Jon Lovitz and Hefner's former girlfriend Bridget Marquardt also attended the bash. Hefner has hosted the party on the first Saturday of August for years. Costumes are essential, with most men - including Hefner - expected to wear their finest pyjamas, while women are invited to don their skimpiest lingerie. This year, Hefner's new girlfriends Crystal Harris and Karissa and Kristina Shannon stole the show, in miniscule gold »
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