Exclusive: Keith Adams, the Deaf coach who made history leading an all-Deaf high school football team on 12 consecutive victories against all hearing teams, has inspired two major projects: a feature film and a documentary with the Project Power directors behind the feature film. Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman have signed on to direct the film with screenwriter Josh Feldman currently writing the screenplay. That film is based on the life of Coach Keith Adams, and his sons, Kaden and Trevin, quarterback and team co-captain.
“This film will be groundbreaking for many reasons including representation and disability visibility both behind and in front of the camera. As someone who graduated from a state school for the Deaf, I am honored to introduce the world to a compelling family, both on and off the field, with Coach Keith Adams as its beating heart,” Feldman said.
Separately, the NFL has commenced production on a documentary on Coach Adams,...
“This film will be groundbreaking for many reasons including representation and disability visibility both behind and in front of the camera. As someone who graduated from a state school for the Deaf, I am honored to introduce the world to a compelling family, both on and off the field, with Coach Keith Adams as its beating heart,” Feldman said.
Separately, the NFL has commenced production on a documentary on Coach Adams,...
- 6/27/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
There is a great idea at the heart of Trent Cooper's "Father of Invention," which makes it all the more disappointing to take in a film that circles the drain precariously before plunging downward with vigor. Kevin Spacey steps into the shoes of lead Robert Axle, a former millionaire inventor, whose genius lies in an ability to combine two ordinary items into one--a pepper spray camera that blinds your would-be attacker while taking a picture. He plies his wares with a showman's craft in infomercials that piggyback on a legacy of successful combinations. However, after one of his devices causes…...
- 11/4/2011
- The Playlist
Comedy is hard, as the saying goes, but unshakably in the blood of writer-director Trent Cooper, whose latest film, the rangy ensemble farce “Father of Invention,” centers on a disgraced infomercial wizard, Robert Axle (Kevin Spacey), who gets out of prison and tries to start putting his life back together. Robert shacks up with his semi-estranged daughter (Camilla Belle) and her roommates, and gets a job working at a retail superstore, but finds his ex-wife (Virginia Madsen) remarried, and various attempts to secure start-up financing for a new idea stymied at every turn. ShockYa recently had a chance to talk one-on-one with Cooper, about his new movie, his feelings of warmth and affinity for...
- 10/21/2011
- by bsimon
- ShockYa
Writer-director Trent Cooper crafted a film in Father of Invention that was close to his heart. Cooper tells us in our exclusive interview, that as a father himself, he was drawn to a story of a man who did everything he could to provide for his daughter, even if it was at the sacrifice of actual time with the family.
Kevin Spacey plays an inventor in Father of Invention who has reaped millions off of his inventions and unmatched work ethic. The only thing is that he is never home and available mentally when he is home for his daughter. The movie’s story begins as Spacey’s character is getting out of jail. It seems that one of his inventions hurt thousands of people and he had to pay the price of eight years in prison.
When he gets out, he finds his wife has divorced him and taken all his money.
Kevin Spacey plays an inventor in Father of Invention who has reaped millions off of his inventions and unmatched work ethic. The only thing is that he is never home and available mentally when he is home for his daughter. The movie’s story begins as Spacey’s character is getting out of jail. It seems that one of his inventions hurt thousands of people and he had to pay the price of eight years in prison.
When he gets out, he finds his wife has divorced him and taken all his money.
- 10/17/2011
- by joel.amos@moviefanatic.com (Joel D Amos)
- Reel Movie News
Title: Father of Invention Director: Trent Cooper Starring: Kevin Spacey, Heather Graham, Camilla Belle, Johnny Knoxville, Virginia Madsen, Craig Robinson, John Stamos, Michael Rosenbaum, Anna Anissimova If one could entirely banish certain ideas for scenes from the minds of all screenwriters, then surely near the top of the list for such cinematic excommunication would be press conference confessionals, which at some point must have seemed really bold and original but by now almost without fail come across as lazy and pat — an entirely synthetic way to give an audience the feeling of a character-awakening conclusion without any of the heavy lifting that accompanies honest reflection. Such is the dispiriting end...
- 10/15/2011
- by bsimon
- ShockYa
Three new movies are opening wide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the remake of Footloose directed by Craig Brewer and stars Kenny Wormaid, Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid and Andie MacDowell. Atlantic Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the movie’s songs by artists including Blake Shelton, Zac Brown, The Smashing Pumpkins, Victoria Justice & Hunter Hayes and Big & Rich. For audio clips and more information about the album, visit our previous article. The film’s score is written by Deborah Lurie and no separate score release has been announced.
Also opening wide is the horror prequel The Thing directed by Matthijs van Heijingen Jr. and starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Eric Christian Olsen and Joel Edgerton. Marco Beltrami has written the music for the film. A soundtrack album featuring Beltrami’s score has been released by Varese Sarabande earlier this week. For more information about the album and to...
Opening in most theaters is the remake of Footloose directed by Craig Brewer and stars Kenny Wormaid, Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid and Andie MacDowell. Atlantic Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the movie’s songs by artists including Blake Shelton, Zac Brown, The Smashing Pumpkins, Victoria Justice & Hunter Hayes and Big & Rich. For audio clips and more information about the album, visit our previous article. The film’s score is written by Deborah Lurie and no separate score release has been announced.
Also opening wide is the horror prequel The Thing directed by Matthijs van Heijingen Jr. and starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Eric Christian Olsen and Joel Edgerton. Marco Beltrami has written the music for the film. A soundtrack album featuring Beltrami’s score has been released by Varese Sarabande earlier this week. For more information about the album and to...
- 10/15/2011
- by filmmusicreporter
- Film Music Reporter
Coming to you on October 14th is a film that, I predict, is going to surprise a lot of people. Father of Invention, Directed by Trent Cooper (don't let Larry the Cable Guy fool you), and starring Kevin Spacey, Heather Graham, Camilla Belle, Johnny Knoxville, Craig Robinson and Virginia Madsen, is the kind of film that may well prove just crazy enough to work.
Given rather different circumstances, this might be one to write off (which is why it may look that way at first glance), but I have a lot of faith in Kevin Spacey and Heather Graham, and their ability to give this one just the right tone and comedic presence.
Take a look below, and don't let this one slip by.
Millionaire infomercial guru, Robert Axle (Kevin Spacey) loses everything when one of his inventions has a design flaw that accidentally chops off the fingers of thousands of customers.
Given rather different circumstances, this might be one to write off (which is why it may look that way at first glance), but I have a lot of faith in Kevin Spacey and Heather Graham, and their ability to give this one just the right tone and comedic presence.
Take a look below, and don't let this one slip by.
Millionaire infomercial guru, Robert Axle (Kevin Spacey) loses everything when one of his inventions has a design flaw that accidentally chops off the fingers of thousands of customers.
- 10/7/2011
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Check out the movie trailer, posters and photos from Trent Cooper’s comedy Father of Invention starring Kevin Spacey, Virginia Madsen, Craig Robinson, Johnny Knoxville, Heather Graham, and John Stamos. Here’s the official plot synopsis for Father of Invention Millionaire infomercial guru, Robert Axle (Kevin Spacey) loses everything when one of his inventions has a design flaw [...]
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- 9/26/2011
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
Release Date: Oct. 25, 2011
Price: DVD $26.98, Blu-ray $29.99
Studio: Anchor Bay
Kevin Spacey plans as Heather Graham jams in Father of Invention.
Kevin Spacey (The Men Who Stare at Goats), Camilla Belle (10,000 B.C.) and Heather Graham (Son of Morning) star in Father of Invention, a 2011 comedy that is on DVD and Blu-ray less than two weeks after the movie’s premiere as a limited release in theaters on Oct. 14.
Spacey stars as eccentric inventor turned ego-driven infomercial guru Robert Axl. After one of his inventions, the “Ab-Clicker,” maims thousands of customers, a class-action lawsuit lands him in jail for the next 10 years. Newly released, Axle is ready to redeem his name and hopefully rebuild his billion-dollar empire. But first he must convince his estranged 22-year-old daughter (Belle) to let him live with her and her roommates, as well as find that one “fabrication” that will redeem him.
Directed and co-written by...
Price: DVD $26.98, Blu-ray $29.99
Studio: Anchor Bay
Kevin Spacey plans as Heather Graham jams in Father of Invention.
Kevin Spacey (The Men Who Stare at Goats), Camilla Belle (10,000 B.C.) and Heather Graham (Son of Morning) star in Father of Invention, a 2011 comedy that is on DVD and Blu-ray less than two weeks after the movie’s premiere as a limited release in theaters on Oct. 14.
Spacey stars as eccentric inventor turned ego-driven infomercial guru Robert Axl. After one of his inventions, the “Ab-Clicker,” maims thousands of customers, a class-action lawsuit lands him in jail for the next 10 years. Newly released, Axle is ready to redeem his name and hopefully rebuild his billion-dollar empire. But first he must convince his estranged 22-year-old daughter (Belle) to let him live with her and her roommates, as well as find that one “fabrication” that will redeem him.
Directed and co-written by...
- 8/19/2011
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
Father Of Invention
Directed by Trent Cooper
Starring Kevin Spacey, Heather Graham, Camilla Belle, Johnny Knoxville, Craig Robinson and Virginia Madsen
Synopsis:
Millionaire infomercial guru, Robert Axle (Kevin Spacey) loses everything when one of his inventions has a design flaw that accidentally chops off the fingers of thousands of customers. After serving eight years in prison, a disgraced Axle is released, and ready to redeem his name and rebuild his empire with a new innovation. However, Axle.s ex-wife (Virginia Madsen) has spent all of his money and moved into his house with her new husband (Craig Robinson). Out of desperation, he finds a part-time job as a janitor, and is forced to move in with his estranged daughter (Camilla Belle) and her over-protective roommates. Despite these setbacks he is determined to pitch his newest gadget and rebuild his infomercial empire. But the world has changed in the last decade,...
Directed by Trent Cooper
Starring Kevin Spacey, Heather Graham, Camilla Belle, Johnny Knoxville, Craig Robinson and Virginia Madsen
Synopsis:
Millionaire infomercial guru, Robert Axle (Kevin Spacey) loses everything when one of his inventions has a design flaw that accidentally chops off the fingers of thousands of customers. After serving eight years in prison, a disgraced Axle is released, and ready to redeem his name and rebuild his empire with a new innovation. However, Axle.s ex-wife (Virginia Madsen) has spent all of his money and moved into his house with her new husband (Craig Robinson). Out of desperation, he finds a part-time job as a janitor, and is forced to move in with his estranged daughter (Camilla Belle) and her over-protective roommates. Despite these setbacks he is determined to pitch his newest gadget and rebuild his infomercial empire. But the world has changed in the last decade,...
- 8/17/2011
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Father of Invention is something that I’m pretty sure I had never heard of until this past week, when we got both a poster and news that Anchor Bay had picked it up. The film stars Kevin Spacey, Camilla Belle, Virginia Madsen, Craig Robinson, Johnny Knoxville, and Heather Graham — not a cast that screams “huge hit,” but one with enough people where I thought it would be getting more attention.
Well, the first trailer has shown up at Hulu, and it pains me to say that the film doesn’t look too promising. This pain mostly comes from my appreciation of and frustration with Kevin Spacey; an actor who has done great work in his time, he’s also spent so many years toiling in middlebrow material, which this looks like the latest in a long line of. Some cliched dialogue (“Do you know how hard it is for...
Well, the first trailer has shown up at Hulu, and it pains me to say that the film doesn’t look too promising. This pain mostly comes from my appreciation of and frustration with Kevin Spacey; an actor who has done great work in his time, he’s also spent so many years toiling in middlebrow material, which this looks like the latest in a long line of. Some cliched dialogue (“Do you know how hard it is for...
- 8/13/2011
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
Anchor Bay Films and K. Jam Media released the poster, trailer and images for the upcoming film “Father of Invention.” The film stars Kevin Spacey (“American Beauty,” “L.A. Confidential”), Heather Graham (“Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me,” “From Hell”), Camilla Belle (“10,000 BC,” “When a Stranger Calls”), Johnny Knoxville (“Jackass” films), John Stamos (“Full House,” “ER”), Craig Robinson (“Pineapple Express,” “Zack and Miri Make a Porno”) and Virginia Madsen (“Sideways,” “The Number 23”). Here is the official synopsis: Millionaire infomercial guru, Robert Axle (Spacey) loses everything when one of his inventions has a design flaw that accidentally chops off the fingers of thousands of customers. After serving eight years in prison, a disgraced Axle is released, and ready to redeem his name and rebuild his empire with a new innovation. However, Axle’s ex-wife (Madsen) has spent all of his money and moved into his house with her new husband (Robinson). Out of desperation,...
- 8/12/2011
- LRMonline.com
Watch the official movie poster for the upcoming film “Father of Invention” by director Trent Cooper and starring Kevin Spacey, Heather Graham, Camilla Belle, Johnny Knoxville, Craig Robinson and Virginia Madsen. Synopsis: Millionaire infomercial guru, Robert Axle (Kevin Spacey) loses everything when one of his inventions has a design flaw that accidentally chops off the fingers of thousands of customers. After serving eight years in prison, a disgraced Axle is released, and ready to redeem his name and rebuild his empire with a new innovation. However, Axle’s ex-wife (Virginia Madsen) has spent all of his money and moved into his house with her new husband (Craig Robinson). Out of desperation,...
- 8/12/2011
- by Brian Corder
- ShockYa
"All I need is one good idea that puts me right back on top." Anchor Bay has debuted the latest official trailer over on Hulu for Father of Invention, an indie dramedy about Robert Axle, an eccentric inventor played by Kevin Spacey. I'm not that familiar with this film, it never hit any film festivals as far as I know, but it looks okay, and it has Kevin Spacey as a crazy old bearded dude, which is the best part. Though I find it kind of odd that Camilla Belle plays his daughter and Heather Graham one of her "young" friends. The cast also includes Virginia Madsen, Craig Robinson, John Stamos and Johnny Knoxville. Check it out! Watch the latest official trailer for Trent Cooper's Father of Invention, via Hulu: Robert Axle (Kevin Spacey) is an eccentric inventor who achieves wealth and fame, but finds unexpected misfortune and after...
- 8/12/2011
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Sneak Peek director Trent Cooper's new comedy "Father of Invention", starring Kevin Spacey and Camilla Belle, based on a screenplay by Cooper and Jonathon D. Crane :
"...millionaire infomercial guru, 'Robert Axle' (Spacey) loses everything when one of his inventions has a design flaw that accidentally injures thousands of customers. After serving eight years in prison, a disgraced Axle is released, and ready to redeem his name and rebuild his empire with a new innovation. However, Axle’s ex-wife (Virginia Madsen) has spent all of his money and moved into his house with her new husband (Craig Robinson).
"Out of desperation, Axle finds a part-time job as a janitor, and is forced to move in with his estranged daughter (Camilla Belle) and her over-protective roommates.
Despite these setbacks he is determined to pitch his newest gadget and rebuild his infomercial empire. But the world has changed in the last decade,...
"...millionaire infomercial guru, 'Robert Axle' (Spacey) loses everything when one of his inventions has a design flaw that accidentally injures thousands of customers. After serving eight years in prison, a disgraced Axle is released, and ready to redeem his name and rebuild his empire with a new innovation. However, Axle’s ex-wife (Virginia Madsen) has spent all of his money and moved into his house with her new husband (Craig Robinson).
"Out of desperation, Axle finds a part-time job as a janitor, and is forced to move in with his estranged daughter (Camilla Belle) and her over-protective roommates.
Despite these setbacks he is determined to pitch his newest gadget and rebuild his infomercial empire. But the world has changed in the last decade,...
- 8/12/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
We have added the new trailer for Anchor Bay Films upcoming comedy drama, "Father of Invention." The film, directed by Trent Cooper, stars Kevin Spacey, Heather Graham, Camilla Belle, Johnny Knoxville, Craig Robinson, Virginia Madsen, John Stamos, Michael Rosenbaum and Jack McGee.Watch the trailer below;"Father of Invention" is released on limited screens in the Us from October 14th.Millionaire infomercial guru, Robert Axle played by Kevin Spacey loses everything when one of his inventions has a design flaw that accidentally chops off the fingers of thousands of customers. After serving eight years in prison, a disgraced Axle is released, and ready to redeem his name and rebuild his empire with a new innovation. However, Axle's ex-wife (Virginia Madsen) has spent all...
- 8/11/2011
- by Anthony Pearson
- Monsters and Critics
Berlin -- The Berlin film festival's Panorama sidebar is coming back loud and proud this year with a lineup packed with films examining gender identity and the gay movement.
The 2010 Panorama opens Feb. 11 with the Russian film "Jolly Fellows," director Felix Mikhailov's look at the drag queen subculture of a Moscow club.
This year's lineup also features Cheryl Dunye's thriller "The Owls," in which aging lesbians try to get away with murder; and Jake Yuzna's "Open," a series of intertwined love stories featuring gay and trans-gendered partners.
Several of Panorama's documentary selections explores related themes -- such as Crayton Robery's "Making The Boys" about Matt Crowley's ground breaking gay play "The Boys in the Band;" "Cuchillo de Palo," Renate Costa's expose of persecution of homosexuals during the Paraguayan dictatorship and the German doc "Rock Hudson – Dark and Handsome Stranger" from directors Andrew Davies and Andre Schaefer.
The 2010 Panorama opens Feb. 11 with the Russian film "Jolly Fellows," director Felix Mikhailov's look at the drag queen subculture of a Moscow club.
This year's lineup also features Cheryl Dunye's thriller "The Owls," in which aging lesbians try to get away with murder; and Jake Yuzna's "Open," a series of intertwined love stories featuring gay and trans-gendered partners.
Several of Panorama's documentary selections explores related themes -- such as Crayton Robery's "Making The Boys" about Matt Crowley's ground breaking gay play "The Boys in the Band;" "Cuchillo de Palo," Renate Costa's expose of persecution of homosexuals during the Paraguayan dictatorship and the German doc "Rock Hudson – Dark and Handsome Stranger" from directors Andrew Davies and Andre Schaefer.
- 1/22/2010
- by By Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Virginia Madsen will star opposite Kevin Spacey as his ex-wife in the indie comedy "Father of Invention."According to Variety, the film will be produced by Trigger Street Productions. Spacey and Dana Brunetti plus Jonathan Krane and Ken Barbet.Trent Cooper directs from a script he wrote with Krane and Nichole Beatty. Scott Lumpkin executive produces. "Father of Invention" centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns to discover his ex-wife has spent his fortune and remarried.Camilla Belle, Heather Graham and Craig Robison also star.
- 7/7/2009
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Virginia Madsen has been hurting for some decent roles after Sideways proved to us all what a good actress she can be given good material. And bless Kevin Spacey for being the guy to pull her up back up to the big leagues; Madsen will star alongside Spacey in Father of Invention, an indie comedy starring Spacey as an egomaniacal billionaire who gets out of prison to find that his former life has fallen apart. Variety writes that Madsen will play Spacey's ex-wife, who spends all his money while he's in jail and winds up remarried, hilariously, to The Office's Craig Robinson. I have no idea how anyone can keep up with Craig Robinson comedically, but I wish Madsen all the best in giving it a shot anyway. Father of Invention is dreicted by Trent Cooper, and has already started filming.
- 7/7/2009
- cinemablend.com
Virginia Madsen is going to star alongside Kevin Spacey in the indie comedy "Father of Invention" as his ex-wife.
The story, scripted by Trent Cooper, Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beatty, centers on a humble inventor who becomes an egomaniacal billionaire. He spends eight years in federal prison and loses it all when one of his inventions went wrong. Upon his return, he discovers his ex-wife has spent his fortune and remarried.
Camilla Belle, Heather Graham and Craig Robison are all on board.
Cooper will be directing, while Scott Lumpkin will exec produce. Spacey and Dana Brunetti will produce through their Trigger Streets Productions, according to Variety.
The story, scripted by Trent Cooper, Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beatty, centers on a humble inventor who becomes an egomaniacal billionaire. He spends eight years in federal prison and loses it all when one of his inventions went wrong. Upon his return, he discovers his ex-wife has spent his fortune and remarried.
Camilla Belle, Heather Graham and Craig Robison are all on board.
Cooper will be directing, while Scott Lumpkin will exec produce. Spacey and Dana Brunetti will produce through their Trigger Streets Productions, according to Variety.
- 7/7/2009
- icelebz.com
Virginia Madsen will star opposite Kevin Spacey as his ex-wife in indie comedy Father of Invention , reports Variety . Trent Cooper is directing from a script he wrote with Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beatty. The film centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns to discover his ex-wife has spent his fortune and remarried. Craig Robinson, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville and Camilla Belle also star.
- 7/7/2009
- Comingsoon.net
Kevin Spacey has found his ex-wife for the indie comedy Father of Invention with the addition of Virginia Madsen to the cast. With two big names like this, I can only wonder if this film really will be 'indie'.
Virginia Madsen for Father of Invention
Father of Invention centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns to discover his ex-wife has spent his fortune and remarried.
Trent Cooper will direct from a script he wrote with Krane and Nichole Beatty.
Virginia Madsen for Father of Invention
Father of Invention centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns to discover his ex-wife has spent his fortune and remarried.
Trent Cooper will direct from a script he wrote with Krane and Nichole Beatty.
- 7/7/2009
- www.canmag.com
Virginia Madsen has signed up to join Kevin Spacey in Father of Invention, the indie comedy about a billionaire inventor who loses everything, goes to jail and emerges to try to rebuild his life.Spacey's the inventor, and Madsen plays his ex, who spends what's left of his fortune and remarries while he's languishing in prison (but also, y'know, becoming a better person and less of an egomaniacal git).Camilla Belle, Craig Robinson and Heather Graham are also starring in the film, which Trent Cooper is directing. Filming's already started, so look out for this early next year, we're guessing. ...
- 7/7/2009
- EmpireOnline
Virginia Madsen's career never took off quite the way many thought it would after her Oscar-nominated performance in Sideways, even though she's had some prime roles in films like The Number 23? The Haunting In Conneticut? Yikes. Hopefully the folks behind the upcoming indie comedy Father Of Invention will put her obvious talents to good use. The Trent Cooper-directed film stars Kevin Spacey as a once humble inventor who scores big and turns into an egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all...
- 7/7/2009
- by Daniel Barna
- JoBlo.com
- At the beginning of every month, Ioncinema.com's "Tracking Shot" features a half dozen projects or so that are moments away from lensing and that we feel are worth signaling out. This July (2009), we are keeping tabs on Paul Scheuring's Americanized remake of the German film Das Experiment, Trent Cooper's third outing as a director with the comedy Father of Invention, David O. Russell puts the Nailed mess behind him to concentrate on The Fighter, Harold Becker starts filming Uma and Abigail in Michigan and David Gordon Green directs his second straight studio film in parts of the U.K/Ireland. *The Experiment Director & Screenwriter: Paul Scheuring Producer(s): Marty Adelstein, Jeanette Buerling , Bill Johnson, Maggie Monteith, Dawn Parouse Cast: Cam Gigandet, Elijah Wood, Adrien Brody , Forest Whitaker Filming in Iowa. *Father of Invention Director: Trent Cooper - Screenwriter: Cooper, Jonathan D. Krane, N. Beattie Rapaport Producer(s): Ken Barbet,
- 7/1/2009
- IONCINEMA.com
Craig Robinson, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville and Camilla Belle are joining Kevin Spacey in Trent Cooper's upcoming comedy "Father of Invention."
The Hollywood Reporter says Cooper and Krane and Nichole Beatty wrote the script, which follows a stinking rich inventor (Spacey) who goes to jail after one of his creations goes wrong. Once he's released, he runs into several struggles making up time with his family.
The trade reports Robinson plays the husband of the inventor's ex-wife. Belle is on-board as his daughter, and Graham will star as her lesbian roommate. Knoxville will play a store manager who hires Spacey after his prison time.
Craig Robinson's credits include "Pineapple Express," "The Office" and "Zack and Miri Make a Porno." Belle last starred in "Push," while Knoxville was last seen in "The Ringer." Graham is currently onscreen in "The Hangover."...
The Hollywood Reporter says Cooper and Krane and Nichole Beatty wrote the script, which follows a stinking rich inventor (Spacey) who goes to jail after one of his creations goes wrong. Once he's released, he runs into several struggles making up time with his family.
The trade reports Robinson plays the husband of the inventor's ex-wife. Belle is on-board as his daughter, and Graham will star as her lesbian roommate. Knoxville will play a store manager who hires Spacey after his prison time.
Craig Robinson's credits include "Pineapple Express," "The Office" and "Zack and Miri Make a Porno." Belle last starred in "Push," while Knoxville was last seen in "The Ringer." Graham is currently onscreen in "The Hangover."...
- 6/26/2009
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
Kevin Spacey is producing and starring in a film called Father of Invention and now he's been joined by the wonderful Craig Robinson, as well as Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville and Camilla Belle, according to THR. Spacey plays, according to the trade, a "humble inventor turned egomaniacal billionaire" who serves an eight-year stint in jail after some bad shit goes down with one of his inventions. Intent on revitalizing his reputation, he also has to rebuild his family. Trent Cooper is directing from his own script co-written with Krane and Nichole Beatty. Robinson sounds like the key supporting actor; he'll play the guy who married Spacey's ex-wife after he went to jail, and now enjoys the fruits (ahem) of Spacey's labor. He helps Spacey get back on his feet, which includes nabbing a job working at a store run by Knoxville. Belle will play Spacey's daughter and Graham her lover,...
- 6/25/2009
- by Russ Fischer
- Slash Film
Kevin Spacey never really went away, so I hesitate to say that he's making a comeback, so let's just say "Hey, it's nice to see Kevin Spacey out and about in the trades again." Then we can talk about Spacey's Father of Invention, and talk about the eclectic foursome he's lured in as costars. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Craig Robinson, Johnny Knoxville, Heather Graham, and Camilla Belle have all signed onto Spacey's independently produced, Trent Cooper-directed film.
The story centers on Robert Axle (Spacey), an inventor who has forgotten his humble roots after making billions, and become an egomanical jerk. In a Lex Luthor twist, one of his inventions has gone awry, maimed hundreds, and landed him in prison serving an eight-year sentence. Freed from his sentence, he goes about rebuilding his personal and professional life, but finds remaking his name and fortune easier than repairing his fractured family.
The story centers on Robert Axle (Spacey), an inventor who has forgotten his humble roots after making billions, and become an egomanical jerk. In a Lex Luthor twist, one of his inventions has gone awry, maimed hundreds, and landed him in prison serving an eight-year sentence. Freed from his sentence, he goes about rebuilding his personal and professional life, but finds remaking his name and fortune easier than repairing his fractured family.
- 6/24/2009
- by Elisabeth Rappe
- Cinematical
- With Shrink getting out of the theatrical gates later next month [Roadside Attractions - July 24th] its time for Trigger Street and Kevin Spacey to move into their next 'invention'. A peculiar foursome of players in Craig Robinson, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville and Camilla Belle have joined Father of Invention which according to THR begins lensing next week in New Orleans with Trent Cooper helming. While comedy is less flattering than drama for Spacey, his cred will receive a great boost starting with The Men Who Stare at Goats (Grant Heslov) and to be followed by Casino Jack (George Hickenlooper). Scripted by Cooper, Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beatty, this follows a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire (Spacey) who spends eight years in prison when one of his inventions goes awry. Upon release, he is seeks to rebuild his reputation and fortune but finds that easier than salvaging his relationship with his family. Robinson will play the
- 6/24/2009
- IONCINEMA.com
Imagine if criminal genius Lex Luthor had a family he actually cared about. Now imagine a movie where, instead of trying to kill Superman and take over the world, he tried to reconcile with those loved ones over his past misdeeds.
That’s what the premise of the upcoming comedy Father of Invention sounds like to us, although it probably doesn’t help that Kevin Spacey, who recently played Lex Luthor in Superman Returns, is among the ensemble cast. Spacey plays an inventor-turned-billionaire and world-class egotist who serves a prison term after one of his inventions (Let’s guess which one it was: Giant robot? Orbiting death ray beam? Super-intelligent android with a heart made of Kryptonite?) goes crazy.
After being released from the slammer, the character tries to rebuild his fortune as well as repair his fractured relationship with family members—the latter proving much trickier. According to The Hollywood Reporter,...
That’s what the premise of the upcoming comedy Father of Invention sounds like to us, although it probably doesn’t help that Kevin Spacey, who recently played Lex Luthor in Superman Returns, is among the ensemble cast. Spacey plays an inventor-turned-billionaire and world-class egotist who serves a prison term after one of his inventions (Let’s guess which one it was: Giant robot? Orbiting death ray beam? Super-intelligent android with a heart made of Kryptonite?) goes crazy.
After being released from the slammer, the character tries to rebuild his fortune as well as repair his fractured relationship with family members—the latter proving much trickier. According to The Hollywood Reporter,...
- 6/24/2009
- CinemaSpy
Craig Robinson, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville and Camilla Belle will star opposite Kevin Spacey in "Father of Invention," an ensemble comedy that Spacey is independently producing via his Trigger Street banner.
The story follows a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire (Spacey) who spends eight years in prison when one of his inventions goes awry. Upon release, he is seeks to rebuild his reputation and fortune but finds that easier than salvaging his relationship with his family.
Robinson will play the husband of the former billionaire's ex-wife who now lives in his house and drives his car and helps Spacey get back on his feet after he gets out of prison.
Belle will play his daughter, a social worker hesitant to trust her father, while Graham is her lesbian roommate who sleeps with the father. Knoxville will play a store manager who hires Spacey's character after his prison stint.
Dana Brunetti, Jonathan Krane...
The story follows a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire (Spacey) who spends eight years in prison when one of his inventions goes awry. Upon release, he is seeks to rebuild his reputation and fortune but finds that easier than salvaging his relationship with his family.
Robinson will play the husband of the former billionaire's ex-wife who now lives in his house and drives his car and helps Spacey get back on his feet after he gets out of prison.
Belle will play his daughter, a social worker hesitant to trust her father, while Graham is her lesbian roommate who sleeps with the father. Knoxville will play a store manager who hires Spacey's character after his prison stint.
Dana Brunetti, Jonathan Krane...
- 6/23/2009
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Craig Robinson, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville and Camilla Belle will star opposite Kevin Spacey in Father of Invention , an ensemble comedy that Spacey is independently producing via his Trigger Street production company, says The Hollywood Reporter . The story follows a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire (Spacey) who spends eight years in prison when one of his inventions goes awry. Upon release, he is seeks to rebuild his reputation and fortune but finds that easier than salvaging his relationship with his family. Trent Cooper is directing from a script he wrote with Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beatty. Production begins this week in New Orleans...
- 6/23/2009
- Comingsoon.net
Kevin Spacey is going indie in the upcoming comedy "Father of Invention." The Oscar winner will star in the project, which will be directed by "Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector" helmer Trent Cooper.
The story, written by Cooper, Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie, centers on a humble inventor that turns into an egomaniacal billionaire. He loses all his fortune when one of his inventions goes horribly wrong. He must rebuild his life after being released from prison.
As per Variety, the actor will be producing along with his Trigger Street Productions partner Dana Brunetti. Krane and Ken Barbet will co-produce, while Scott Lumpkin exec produces.
Spacey has three films lined-up for this year. He has lent his voice in the sci-fi thriller "Moon," which will be distributed in June; he joins an ensemble cast in the indie drama "Shrink;" and he will star alongside George Clooney in the novel-based...
The story, written by Cooper, Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie, centers on a humble inventor that turns into an egomaniacal billionaire. He loses all his fortune when one of his inventions goes horribly wrong. He must rebuild his life after being released from prison.
As per Variety, the actor will be producing along with his Trigger Street Productions partner Dana Brunetti. Krane and Ken Barbet will co-produce, while Scott Lumpkin exec produces.
Spacey has three films lined-up for this year. He has lent his voice in the sci-fi thriller "Moon," which will be distributed in June; he joins an ensemble cast in the indie drama "Shrink;" and he will star alongside George Clooney in the novel-based...
- 4/2/2009
- icelebz.com
Kevin Spacey will star in and produce the indie comedy "Father of Invention." Trent Cooper (Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector) will direct from a script he penned with Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie. Story centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns bankrupt, homeless and determined to rebuild his reputation and fortune. Spacey has several films in the can, including "Men Who Stare at Goats," alongside George Clooney; "Telstar"; and "Shrink."...
- 4/1/2009
- WorstPreviews.com
Kevin Spacey will produce and star in the indie comedy Father Of Invention. Trent Cooper (Larry The Cable Guy: Health Inspector) will both direct and immediately kill any interest I might have had in even finishing this article. As such, here is a quick cut and paste of the plot: Story centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns bankrupt, homeless and determined to...
- 4/1/2009
- by James Thoo
- JoBlo.com
Kevin Spacey will star in and as well as produce "Father of Invention," an indie comedy helmed by Trent Cooper. Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie wrote the script alongside Cooper which tells of a once humble inventor who became a billionaire and then lost everything when one of his inventions goes wrong. After being thrown in a federal prison and serving eight years, he returns with a mission to regain his fortune and his respectable name. Spacey produces with his Trigger Street Productions parter Dana Brunetti. Spacey was last seen in "21" alongside Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Aaron Yoo, Liza Lapira, Laurence Fishburne and Jack McGee. ...
- 4/1/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Kevin Spacey will star in and produce the indie comedy Father of Invention , reports Variety . Trent Cooper ( Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector ) will direct from a script he wrote with Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie. The story centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns bankrupt, homeless and determined to rebuild his reputation and fortune. Trigger Street Productions' Spacey and Dana Brunetti are producing alongside Krane ( Swordfish ) and Ken Barbet. Scott Lumpkin executive produces.
- 4/1/2009
- Comingsoon.net
Kevin Spacey is set to star in indie comedy Father of Invention, as a bankrupt billionaire - well, former billionaire presumably - a role that seems extremely timely in this credit-crunched era.The plot sees Spacey play a once humble inventor who turned egomaniac when his creations finally took off. But he loses everything when one of his inventions goes horribly awry, and after eight years in federal prison, he is released, homeless, penniless but determined to rebuild his fortune. Does this sound like the beginning of Superman Returns to anyone else? The plot better not see him moving in on a dying heiress.Trent Cooper of, er, Larry The Cable Guy: Health Inspector fame will direct, after writing the script with Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie. Spacey will produce as well as starring.
- 4/1/2009
- EmpireOnline
Kevin Spacey will star in and as well as produce "Father of Invention," an indie comedy helmed by Trent Cooper. Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie wrote the script alongside Cooper which tells of a once humble inventor who became a billionaire and then lost everything when one of his inventions goes wrong. After being thrown in a federal prison and serving eight years, he returns with a mission to regain his fortune and his respectable name. Spacey produces with his Trigger Street Productions parter Dana Brunetti. Spacey was last seen in "21" alongside Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth...
- 4/1/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Kevin Spacey will star in and as well as produce "Father of Invention," an indie comedy helmed by Trent Cooper. Jonathan Krane and Nichole Beattie wrote the script alongside Cooper which tells of a once humble inventor who became a billionaire and then lost everything when one of his inventions goes wrong. After being thrown in a federal prison and serving eight years, he returns with a mission to regain his fortune and his respectable name. Spacey produces with his Trigger Street Productions parter Dana Brunetti. Spacey was last seen in "21" alongside Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth...
- 4/1/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
With so many projects coming our way from Kevin Spacey, why not one more? Returning to comedy, Spacey will star in and produce Father of Invention.
Kevin Spacey for Father of Invention
Directed by Trent Cooper off a script by Jonathan Krane, Nichole Beattie and himself, Father of Invention centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns bankrupt, homeless and determined to rebuild his reputation and fortune.
Though it has Spacey at the forefront, the indie comedy does not have a production start as of yet.
Kevin Spacey for Father of Invention
Directed by Trent Cooper off a script by Jonathan Krane, Nichole Beattie and himself, Father of Invention centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns bankrupt, homeless and determined to rebuild his reputation and fortune.
Though it has Spacey at the forefront, the indie comedy does not have a production start as of yet.
- 4/1/2009
- www.canmag.com
NEW YORK -- Toilet humor, jokes about paraplegics and serious overacting make this lowbrow comedy an irritating watch. The story about a health inspector hunting a criminal who is lacing top restaurants with a diarrhea-inducing drug is as bad as it sounds.
"Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector" harks back to the gross-out teen flicks of the '90s. Its star, the blue-collar stand-up comic who performs under the name Larry the Cable Guy, has a loyal following that could boost boxoffice numbers. Teens likely will lap up the frequent fart and butt-crack jokes. Lionsgate opened the film wide Friday.
Larry the Cable Guy (born Daniel Whitney) plays a health inspector who checks Florida restaurants for violating hygiene codes. Larry, who seems to be attempting to channel both Michael Moore and Leslie Nielsen, prides himself on his lone-wolf image and is outraged when he's given a female partner, Amy (Iris Bahr). Amy is a bookish type who, in the first of many lame situation jokes, Larry presumes is a man.
This dynamic duo are sent to investigate a rash of food poisonings at the city's top restaurants. Larry and Amy suspect foul play. They surmise that sabotage related to a citywide chefs competition is at the root of the outbreak. But they run afoul of city politics, so Larry has to go undercover to vindicate himself.
The attempts at humor generally come from situations where the big, blue-collar Larry runs up against snobs in posh restaurants. A lot is made of Larry's bowel movement problems and the inordinate amount of time he spends on the toilet. Most of the physical gags are poor.
More worrying is the way Larry is allowed to get away with homophobic gibes and gags that make fun of paraplegics. Political correctness often is the enemy of good humor, but gags involving people's wheelchairs falling over simply aren't funny. Larry is played as an affable, no-nonsense working guy, but those qualities are used to mask an underlying bigotry.
Jonathan Bernstein and Jim Greer's script is adequately structured, working the lowbrow material to a neat ending. Larry the actor delivers what's expected of him, often accompanied by FM rock classics like B.O.C.'s "Don't Fear the Reaper". But director Trent Cooper allows a supporting cast of TV performers and comics, which includes Joe Pantoliano as the Mayor, to ham it up like renegades from a Troma production.
LARRY THE CABLE GUY: HEALTH INSPECTOR
Lionsgate Films
Lionsgate presents a Parallel Entertainment Pictures production
Credits:
Director: Trent Cooper
Screenwriters: Jonathan Bernstein, Jim Greer
Producers: Alan Blomquist, J.P. Williams
Executive producer: Emily Wolfe
Director of photography: Kim Marks
Production designer: Macie Vener
Costume designer: Beverly Safier
Editor: Greg Featherman
Cast:
Larry: Larry the Cable Guy
Amy Butlin: Iris Behr
Big Shug: Bruce Bruce
Lily Micelli: Joanna Cassidy
Brenda: Brooke Dillman
Jack Dabbs: Tony Hale
Donnie: David Koechner
Jane's Mom: Lisa Lampanelli
Jane Whitley: Megyn Price
Bart Tatlock: Tom Wilson
Mayor M.T. Gunn: Joe Pantoliano
MPAA rating PG-13
Running time -- 89 minutes...
"Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector" harks back to the gross-out teen flicks of the '90s. Its star, the blue-collar stand-up comic who performs under the name Larry the Cable Guy, has a loyal following that could boost boxoffice numbers. Teens likely will lap up the frequent fart and butt-crack jokes. Lionsgate opened the film wide Friday.
Larry the Cable Guy (born Daniel Whitney) plays a health inspector who checks Florida restaurants for violating hygiene codes. Larry, who seems to be attempting to channel both Michael Moore and Leslie Nielsen, prides himself on his lone-wolf image and is outraged when he's given a female partner, Amy (Iris Bahr). Amy is a bookish type who, in the first of many lame situation jokes, Larry presumes is a man.
This dynamic duo are sent to investigate a rash of food poisonings at the city's top restaurants. Larry and Amy suspect foul play. They surmise that sabotage related to a citywide chefs competition is at the root of the outbreak. But they run afoul of city politics, so Larry has to go undercover to vindicate himself.
The attempts at humor generally come from situations where the big, blue-collar Larry runs up against snobs in posh restaurants. A lot is made of Larry's bowel movement problems and the inordinate amount of time he spends on the toilet. Most of the physical gags are poor.
More worrying is the way Larry is allowed to get away with homophobic gibes and gags that make fun of paraplegics. Political correctness often is the enemy of good humor, but gags involving people's wheelchairs falling over simply aren't funny. Larry is played as an affable, no-nonsense working guy, but those qualities are used to mask an underlying bigotry.
Jonathan Bernstein and Jim Greer's script is adequately structured, working the lowbrow material to a neat ending. Larry the actor delivers what's expected of him, often accompanied by FM rock classics like B.O.C.'s "Don't Fear the Reaper". But director Trent Cooper allows a supporting cast of TV performers and comics, which includes Joe Pantoliano as the Mayor, to ham it up like renegades from a Troma production.
LARRY THE CABLE GUY: HEALTH INSPECTOR
Lionsgate Films
Lionsgate presents a Parallel Entertainment Pictures production
Credits:
Director: Trent Cooper
Screenwriters: Jonathan Bernstein, Jim Greer
Producers: Alan Blomquist, J.P. Williams
Executive producer: Emily Wolfe
Director of photography: Kim Marks
Production designer: Macie Vener
Costume designer: Beverly Safier
Editor: Greg Featherman
Cast:
Larry: Larry the Cable Guy
Amy Butlin: Iris Behr
Big Shug: Bruce Bruce
Lily Micelli: Joanna Cassidy
Brenda: Brooke Dillman
Jack Dabbs: Tony Hale
Donnie: David Koechner
Jane's Mom: Lisa Lampanelli
Jane Whitley: Megyn Price
Bart Tatlock: Tom Wilson
Mayor M.T. Gunn: Joe Pantoliano
MPAA rating PG-13
Running time -- 89 minutes...
- 3/27/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Trent Cooper has been tapped to direct Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector, a feature starring comedian Larry the Cable Guy, one of the four stars of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. J.P. Williams and Alan Blomquist of Parallel Pictures are producing. Paramount Home Entertainment will distribute. Cooper is a helmer of commercials, shorts and documentaries, and directed The Comeback, a short starring Samuel L. Jackson that won an award at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival.
- 5/27/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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