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Year in Review Pt 1: Baffling Comedy and Over Cooked Drama
29 December 2009 7:04 PM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
Part 1 of ??? (Possibly Many) Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you.
~"Rashi" according to A Serious Man.I rarely make time to rewatch movies (so many new and old films to see for the first time) which is a shame since a second look can be valuable. Some critics and civilians are loathe to admit that their minds are changeable or that their opinions aren't the be all/end all, but why? There's always new points of view to consider and life experiences that should shift your paradigms.
Huh?
Before I get to the movies I feel strongly about (i.e. worst and best), I thought I'd share the three which I'm not sure I "got": The Coen Bros A Serious Man, Lars von Trier's Antichrist (my gut reaction) and Jody Hill's Observe and Report.
All three verge on the deeply misanthropic which can be something »
- NATHANIEL R
Jeff 'The Dude' Bridges shares his favorite 'Big Lebowski' scene
29 December 2009 12:30 PM, PST | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
A couple of weeks ago, we found ourselves sitting face to face with His Dudeness, Jeff Bridges, to talk about his excellent new movie, Crazy Heart. The actor had plenty to say about the film and his Oscar-buzz portrayal of an alcoholic country singer, which you'll be able to read when EW lands in your mailbox on Friday. But since we were in the presence of everyone's favorite stoned, strike-rolling cult hero, we had to ask about the 1998 Coen brothers classic, The Big Lebowski. Specifically, we asked Bridges what he does when he's sitting at home in Santa Barbara, chilling, »
- Chris Nashawaty
Directors of the Decade: Joel and Ethan Coen
27 December 2009 6:58 AM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
Robert here, continuing my series of the directors that shaped the past 10 years. This week’s directors have achieved new heights critically and commercially in the past ten years. They may be (collectively) the greatest director(s) of the decade. I speak of: Joel and Ethan. The Coen Brothers.
Number of Films: Seven
Modern Masterpieces: Two. No Country for Old Men and A Serious Man.
Total Disasters: The Ladykillers has maybe a few good things going for it.
Better than you remember: Burn After Reading was very much a love-it-or-hate-it film. If you hated it, it’s far better than you remember.
Awards: Director and Picture Oscars for No Country for Old Men
Box Office: That film is also their best performer w/ over 75 mil.
Critical Consensus: ...and received their most consistent raves.
Favorite Actor: If you said George Clooney, you’d be right! Also Stephen Root and Richard Jenkins. »
- Robert
Review: Crazy Heart
23 December 2009 12:05 PM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
A colleague of mine recently suggested that playing a boozy, washed-up country singer is the male equivalent of the hooker with a heart of gold. He may be right, but that doesn't mean that Jeff Bridges' performance in Crazy Heart is any less affecting. Writer-director Scott Cooper has effectively captured the essence of obsessive self-destruction, as well as the self-indulgent verisimilitude that drives artists to blur or obliterate the lines between life and art. Bolstered by galvanizing performances by Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal as the woman whose own self destruction comes in the form of love for the wrong kind of man, Crazy Heart tells a powerful if sometimes familiar story that ranks as one of the year's best films.
Bridges plays Bad Blake, a penniless 57-year-old country singer who hasn't recorded in years and spends months on the road performing at any venue that will pay him, no matter how small. »
- Todd Gilchrist
10 Must-Own DVDs (and Blu-rays) from the Decade
22 December 2009 6:56 AM, PST | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
The ReelzChannel 100 began when we asked Leonard Maltin for his favorite Hidden Gems of the decade. His list led the web team into a general discussion about the best movies of the decade and — after no small amount of debate, arguing, and (we're not proud to say) some petty name-calling — we decided we'd better bring it to an end with a company-wide vote. Then it was just a matter of tallying up the votes and hoping for the best. Lucky for us, ReelzChannel is filled with a staff ranging from movie lovers to movie fanatics. What turned out isn't what you'll find on a critic's best of list — instead it's what movie fans really enjoyed.
In day two of the ReelzChannel 100, we highlight the 10 best DVDs and Blu-rays from the past decade.
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Link | Posted 12/22/2009 by reelz
Watchmen | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring »
- reelz reelz
In praise of ... the Coen brothers
18 December 2009 4:40 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
What unfolds for Larry Gopnik in A Serious Man is less a plot, and more a hard fall down a long flight of stairs
In almost every film by Ethan and Joel Coen is a shot that fixes on an actor's face – then rushes forward into a jarring close-up. That little lurch should be funny, but the end shot – those eyes inevitably bulging with panic, the maw open in a big, black hole – is horrific. Here is the brothers' magic: using the rhythm of a joke, they provoke dark laughter. A Serious Man, their latest film, is full of such killing jokes. It features Larry Gopnik, a professor in Minneapolis in 1967. Life should be pleasantly anodyne, but chaos comes to punish this blameless Job. His wife wants to marry someone else; his brother is picked up by the police for gambling and sex acts, and a Korean student tries to »
A sequel to cult-classic The Big Lebowski could be one step closer after Jeff Bridges said he ...
17 December 2009 5:15 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
A sequel to cult-classic The Big Lebowski could be one step closer after Jeff Bridges said he would take part 'in a minute'. The original 1998 film by Joel and Ethan Coen starred Bridges as The Dude searching for restitution for his ruined rug with the help of his bowling buddies Walt (John Goodman) and Donny (Steve Buscemi). Although it was not a success at the box office, it has garnered a cult following since its release. The film also featured actors Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore and John Turturro. Turturro played a rival bowler Jesus Quintana, and the actor has repeatedly asked the Coen brothers to create a spin-off sequel about his character. »
- Eric Munn
Jeff Bridges: Living The Legend, By Kurt Loder
15 December 2009 7:00 AM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Fox Searchlight Pictures threw a little holiday party at a fashionable SoHo hotel the other night, and no wonder. The company has had a very good year. Three of its movies are getting serious critical love as the year-end polls come in. The animated “Fantastic Mr. Fox” and its director, Wes Anderson, have just won awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and the National Board of Review (Nbr); “(500) Days of Summer” won a best-film nod from the St. Louis Film Critics Association, and best-debut awards for director Marc Webb from the Nbr and New York Film Critics Online; and “Crazy Heart” -- a movie that won’t even be released till this Wednesday –- won the best-actor award from the L.A. critics for its star, Jeff Bridges. Will Oscar action for these three pictures soon follow?
Descending to the downstairs party rooms of the Crosby Street Hotel, »
- Kurt Loder
Tara Reid Poses for Playboy to Show Off Fixed Plastic Surgery
14 December 2009 12:42 PM, PST | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Tara Reid is still around and posing on the January/February cover of Playboy. Quick Tara Reid recap (it's been a while, we know): She starred in American Pie, The Big Lebowski and Van Wilder before becoming most well known for her botched plastic surgery, partying and that one time her boob completely fell out of her dress. But now she's trying to stage a little comeback, the first step of which appears to be telling the world her plastic surgery is all fixed and ready for viewing. What better way to accomplish that than posing topless for Playboy? Here, we'll let the the 34-year-old out-of-work actress explain: "I got it fixed and now I'm Ok and I »
Tara Reid Poses for Playboy to Show Off Fixed Plastic Surgery
14 December 2009 12:42 PM, PST | E! Online - UK | See recent E! Online - UK news »
Tara Reid is still around and posing on the January/February cover of Playboy. Quick Tara Reid recap (it's been a while, we know): She starred in American Pie, The Big Lebowski and Van Wilder before becoming most well known for her botched plastic surgery, partying and that one time her boob completely fell out of her dress. But now she's trying to stage a little comeback, the first step of which appears to be telling the world her plastic surgery is all fixed and ready for viewing. What better way to accomplish that than posing topless for Playboy? Here, we'll let the the 34-year-old out-of-work actress explain: "I got it fixed and now I'm Ok and I »
Meet Max Sender's Christopher Roth
14 December 2009 | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »
Writer-director Max Sender is in post-production on the new thriller Christopher Roth . Joaquim De Almeida ( Desperado ) plays the eponymous role and, to be honest, there's little we know about the film other than what we can glean from the Italian production's Facebook page and official site . The former has a number of behind-the-scenes stills and some footage from the last day of shooting. Ben Gazzara ("Jackie Treehorn" from The Big Lebowski ) co-stars with Anna Galiena. The film's tagline goes like this: It's hard to resist that little thrill you feel right before you go beyond the imaginary and "flirt" with reality. Right-o. Could this be a Mr. Brooks -esque thriller? We'll do some digging and see if we can drum up some more details. »
Our Favorite Movie Messiahs
14 December 2009 3:55 AM, PST | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
With Christians around the world gathering to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, it's a fitting time to look back at those actors who've portrayed him on the big screen.
Whether playing the actual Son of God or merely his analogue, the eight performers in Our Favorite Movie Messiahs made us believe.
Next Showing:
Link | Posted 12/14/2009 by reelz
The Matrix | The Last Temptation of Christ | The Big Lebowski | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Tron | Jesus Christ Superstar | Terminator 2: Judgment Day | The Greatest Story Ever Told »
- reelz reelz
The Jeff Bridges Interview: The 'Crazy Heart' star talks music, marriage and mortality
11 December 2009 12:11 AM, PST | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Mention Jeff Bridges to almost anyone and they immediately can reference their favorite Bridges’ character, whether it’s the innocent alien in “Starman,” the burnt-out DJ in “The Fisher King,” the mediocre jazz musician in “The Fabulous Baker Boys,” the valiant president in “The Contender” or the now iconic Dude from “The Big Lebowski.” With “Crazy Heart,” Bridges has added another unforgettable character to his remarkable 40-year career. In the film, out Dec. 16, he plays Bad Blake, a once-successful country singer who’s traveled thousands of miles down dark, bad roads. At the bottom of a downward slide, he drives from »
Abide: Jeff Bridges Celebrates the Big Six-Oh
4 December 2009 9:58 AM, PST | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »
Happy 60th to The Dude, Jeff Bridges. Even though his career should be envied and appreciated by just about everyone, it's possible Bridges found his signature role after nearly 30 years in the business, in Joel and Ethan Coen's The Big Lebowski. The film, and more specifically, his character, has enjoyed a cult following for a decade now, and it actually still seems to be growing.
So in honor of Bridges' big day, here's a scene from Lebowski you probably know by heart: »
- Colin Boyd
'Up In The Air' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know
4 December 2009 3:50 AM, PST | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
Bone up on this buzzed-about flick before it takes off.
By Eric Ditzian
George Clooney in "Up in the Air"
Photo: Paramount
You hear that? It's the final boarding call for awards season. If your movie doesn't hit theaters soon, you're going to be left at the gate as the Oscars and Golden Globes take flight. "Up in the Air" will soar to 30,000 feet when it arrives in theaters on Friday (December 4), and it will do so in style, courtesy of Mr. George Clooney.
Clooney's Ryan Bingham is a connoisseur of the security check-in line, an aficionado of the airline upgrade, a guru of the skies. His day job may be as a corporate downsizer, but his real life is lived within the calming terminals and hotel suites he frequents almost every day of his life. Clooney, his co-star Anna Kendrick (a young downsizer on the rise), director Jason Reitman »
Big Lebowski Screening and New Years Movie Marathon!
2 December 2009 2:00 AM, PST | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
The fantastic friend of quality films that is the Genesis Cinema in Whitechapel has brought to our attention that they are again showing some classic films and hosting some brilliant sounding events in the coming month due to the success of their excellent 80’s film series back in October and it’s all starting off with the special screening of the classic Coen Brothers film ‘The Big Lebowski’.
Big Lebowski is a phenomenal film and my favourite film of all time, it’s also created one of the biggest cult followings spawning the Lebowski-Fest Festivals which celebrates all things Lebowski and also the creation of the religion of Dudeism.
This film should not be missed on the big screen as it may change your life!
So get down to the Genesis Cinema, 93-95 Mile End Road, Whitechapel on the 10th December at 8:30pm to witness this film and if »
- Gary Phillips
George Clooney, Anna Kendrick Bask In Buzz At 'Up In The Air' Premiere
1 December 2009 6:54 AM, PST | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
'I'm so proud of this film,' 'Twilight' star Kendrick says.
George Clooney signs autographs for fans at the "Up in the Air" premiere on Monday
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
Westwood, California — Already early favorites to win the major trophies of this awards season, director Jason Reitman and stars George Clooney, Anna Kendrick and Vera Farmiga walked the red carpet of their star-studded premiere Monday night. And naturally, the evening's buzz had them floating "Up in the Air."
"I'm trying to look very poised and elegant," a dressed-to-the-nines Kendrick grinned. "I don't know if I'm succeeding."
The Red Carpet Lights 'Up In The Air' For Stars
"I'm nervous right now because I'm outside my premiere for my movie, and that's always an exciting moment," explained Reitman, whose first two films ("Thank You for Smoking" and "Juno") received awards-season recognition, starting a streak he'll likely keep alive. »
A Serious Man and the odd movie out
29 November 2009 1:30 PM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
A Serious Man may be getting rave reviews – but it's like nothing the Coens have made before. Joe Queenan on weird one-offs and the directors who make them
About halfway through the very funny, very disturbing, very ethnic new film A Serious Man, the modern-day Job who is the serious man in question climbs up on to the roof of his ghastly 1960s Minneapolis suburban home and tries to adjust the antenna to improve his TV reception. Beleaguered on all fronts – conjugally, professionally, medically – Larry Gopnik, a dorky physics professor who may be about to lose his job and is very likely to lose his family, is a bright, principled Jewish man whose children have begged him to fix the antenna so they can watch F Troop, an idiotic 1960s comedy. Many of Larry's travails unfold as songs from Jefferson Airplane's seminal 1967 LP Surrealistic Pillow play in the background. »
- Joe Queenan
Boos! & Whoop-doos!: An Evil Bunny Trash Town Called Liquor!
18 November 2009 9:26 AM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
True cult status? Whoop-doo!
Both Internet pundits and blog critics alike are quick to bitch about the cliched nature of our current cinematic landscape. While they scream in bold words of disgust, they can't help but fall into a similar trap themselves. They're just as guilty of sipping from this dried well as the rest of our so-called "film community". How often do you read a review that screams, "Instant classic!" Or, "Modern day masterpiece!" How about, "A Triumph!" Then there's, "A true crowd pleaser!" "A thrill ride!" "The funniest comedy of the summer!" And, "Does for (insert blank) what Jaws did for swimming!" The list goes on and on. When it comes right down to it, there's not much new you can say in terms of film theory and structure. When all of our movies are repeats, reboots, and sequels, you have to guess that most critical movements in »
Exclusive Interview: Mark Pellegrino (Supernatural, Lost), Part II
17 November 2009 11:55 PM, PST | TVStar | See recent TVStar news »
Yesterday, Mark Pellegrino talked in some detail about his role as Lucifer on the CW hit series Supernatural (TV). Today, in the second half of our exclusive two-part interview, the talented actor sheds admittedly less light on what viewers can expect to see early in the new year when he returns to Lost (TV) as the enigmatic character, Jacob. Damn that Lost veil of secrecy! We also got Pellegrino talking about the upcoming horror film Bad Meat (2009) and even about his skeleton in the closet: the astonishingly awful action-drama on roller blades, Prayer of the Rollberboys (1990), which starred Corey Haim and Patricia Arquette. Lost is one of the most complex and dense series ever produced. Having stepped into the show so late in the game, with your first appearance in the fifth-season finale, "The Incident," how much do you need to understand the Lost universe in order to play a character as enigmatic as Jacob? »
- ianspelling@corp.popstar.com (Ian Spelling)
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