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Kristin Scott Thomas: 'I've been a very sad person, but I'm not any more'

20 December 2009 4:05 PM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

Kristin Scott Thomas on self-belief, not being on the right list in Hollywood and playing John Lennon's Aunt Mimi in her latest film

The moment that Kristin Scott Thomas knew she didn't want to be a typical movie star, the moment it seems she switched from playing romantic leads to infinitely more interesting roles, was when a director told her she should make her character more appealing. The idea didn't grab her. "I just thought, I don't want to do that," she says. "I don't want to have to be pretty. I don't want to have to be adorable. Because if I'm watching that on screen I get irritated." She sits back with a sigh. "I can't bear it."

It was an astute response. After all, Scott Thomas's best work is not about looking doe-eyed and flicking her hair; instead it's defined by froideur, then thaw. There is a toughness in her performances, »

- Kira Cochrane

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Christmas and new year TV films

18 December 2009 5:30 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

Not sure what to watch? We can help with our comprehensive guide to the best films on TV this Christmas and new year

Choose a date

Saturday 19 December | Sunday 20 December | Monday 21 December | Tuesday 22 December | Wednesday 23 December |Christmas Eve | Christmas Day | Boxing Day | Sunday 27 December | Monday 28 December | Tuesday 29 December | Wednesday 30 December | New Year's Eve | New Year's Day

Saturday 19 December

Yes Man (Peyton Reed, 2008)

10am, 8pm, Sky Movies Premiere

Remember Jim Carrey in Liar, Liar, where he forces himself to tell the truth for 24 hours? Well, here Jim Carrey forces himself to answer yes to any request, for a year. Which is upping the ante somewhat, but doesn't make it a better film. This is a return to the manic, gurning, not-very-funny Carrey, as if The Truman Show, Eternal Sunshine etc hadn't happened. Just say no.

The Golden Compass (Chris Weitz, 2007)

11.40am, 8pm, Sky Movies Family

What with Harry Potter, Narnia, Lemony Snicket and all, »

- Paul Howlett

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Christmas and new year TV films

18 December 2009 5:30 AM, PST | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »

Not sure what to watch? We can help with our comprehensive guide to the best films on TV this Christmas and new year

Choose a date

Saturday 19 December | Sunday 20 December | Monday 21 December | Tuesday 22 December | Wednesday 23 December |Christmas Eve | Christmas Day | Boxing Day | Sunday 27 December | Monday 28 December | Tuesday 29 December | Wednesday 30 December | New Year's Eve | New Year's Day

Saturday 19 December

Yes Man (Peyton Reed, 2008)

10am, 8pm, Sky Movies Premiere

Remember Jim Carrey in Liar, Liar, where he forces himself to tell the truth for 24 hours? Well, here Jim Carrey forces himself to answer yes to any request, for a year. Which is upping the ante somewhat, but doesn't make it a better film. This is a return to the manic, gurning, not-very-funny Carrey, as if The Truman Show, Eternal Sunshine etc hadn't happened. Just say no.

The Golden Compass (Chris Weitz, 2007)

11.40am, 8pm, Sky Movies Family

What with Harry Potter, Narnia, Lemony Snicket and all, »

- Paul Howlett

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Biel 'finds Timberlake rumours bizarre'

27 November 2009 7:14 AM, PST | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Jessica Biel has admitted that she finds rumours about her relationship with Justin Timberlake "bizarre" to deal with. The Easy Virtue star has become a tabloid favourite since she started dating Timberlake around three years ago. Speaking to The Independent, she said: "It's definitely been weird and sort of bizarre to deal with. But you have to have a sense of humour about the whole thing. "Honestly, (more) »

- By Lara Martin

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What's Left in 2009?

8 November 2009 1:48 PM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »

Look out! A lazy Sunday afternoon post hurtling at'cha. I was looking for an excuse to post the A Single Man poster. It's just the first still released blown up but what a still it is!

That's not really deserving of an entire post all its own so herewith, stealing an idea from my buddy Nick how about... My 20 Most Anticipated Year End Movies in descending order of how impatient I am to see them (links to trailers). I've already seen Broken Embraces, The White Ribbon, The Last Station, Dr. Parnassus and Red Cliff or they would have made the list.

Give Me Now

Nine -because... duh. Duh times 99!

A Single Man -the trailer screams beauty and I'm always ready for Julianne Moore in dramas

Avatar -James Cameron LoyalistCrazy Heart -Jeff Bridges Loyalist

Up in the Air -Clooney + two actresses I like = yes. Plus, I liked Juno a »

- NATHANIEL R

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MovieSet’s Alliance DVD Round-Up – Coraline, Ghosts of Girlfriends, Away We Go, Easy Virtue, 17 Again

30 October 2009 3:50 PM, PDT | MovieSet.com | See recent MovieSet.com news »

As winter approaches the days start getting shorter and the temperature keeps dropping which makes watching movies at home start to look like a better option than braving the cold weather to go out to the theater. Lucky for you, Alliance has released a great selection of films that can entertain fans of any genre. Keep ... Related Posts Going behind-the-scenes with Coraline on MovieSet 140 Character Punditry – Easy Virtue, Away We Go, The Shrink, and more Wolverine, Ghost of Girlfriends Past and the Limits of Control – Behind the Scenes #30 »

- Shannon

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140 Character Punditry - Easy Virtue, Away We Go, The Shrink, and more

20 October 2009 10:46 AM, PDT | MovieSet.com | See recent MovieSet.com news »

Say hello to another round of Micro Movie Reviews in which we sent our diverse squad of pundits a fresh DVD and they reply with their opinion in 140 characters or less. This round-up features ‘Easy Virtue’ & ‘Away We Go’ with ‘Ghosts of Girlfriends Past’, ‘Management’ and ‘The Shrink’ rounding out the package.

Explore more Micro Movie Reviews for cinematic enjoyment and brevity. Have something to say? Jump in by tagging your movie reviews on Twitter #Mmr and @movieset - We’ll find ‘em and post ‘em and (possibly) find some flicks to send ya.

Easy Virtue

ronsuchoplas Easy Virtue, not my cup of tea, but don’t let my tastes turn you away. Had a few laughs/kinda predicted the end http://ow.ly/usvS @movieset3:33 Pm Oct 14th from web

Annenigma55 Easy Virtue #Mmr a surprisingly enjoyable tale full of quip banter, British wit & family drama; J.Biel does well @movieset http://ow. »

- Dave

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Easy Virtue Blu-ray Review

4 October 2009 8:57 AM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »

“Based on a play by Noel Coward.” That’s a statement that’s got some oomph. Coward’s long been held as a master of wit, with plays like Blithe Spirit, Design for Living and Private Lives still well known long after his death. The film Easy Virtue is based on a play by Coward, and takes some of the design of his play, but it’s obvious that this is a modern redress, which is both interesting and not. My review after the jump.

Jessica Biel stars as the American Larita, who marries into the Whitaker family and to John Whitaker (Ben Barnes), after the two meet when she wins the Grand Prix. Very American, Larita does nothing to impress John’s mother (Kristin Scott Thomas), though his father (Colin Firth) is an eccentric and takes a shine to her immediately. John’s sisters are on the verge of becoming old maids, »

- Andre Dellamorte

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DVD Playhouse--September 2009

26 September 2009 1:01 PM, PDT | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »

DVD Playhouse—September 2009

By

Allen Gardner

The Human Condition (Criterion) Masaki Kobayashi’s epic (574 minutes) adaptation of Junpei Gomikawa’s six-volume novel was originally made and released as three separate films (1959-61), and is rightfully regarded as a landmark of Japanese cinema. Candide-like story of naïve, good-hearted Kaiji (Japanese superstar Tatsuya Nakadai) from labor camp supervisor, to Imperial Army solider, to Soviet Pow, and Kaiji’s struggle to maintain his humanity throughout. Unfolds with the mastery of a great novel, beautifully-shot, and a stunning example of cinematic mastery on the part of its makers. Four-disc set bonuses include: Interview with Kobayashi; Interview with Nakadai; Featurette; Trailer; Essay by critic Philip Kemp. Widescreen. Dolby 3.0 surround.

State Of Play (Universal) Russell Crowe stars as a veteran Washington D.C. political reporter investigating the murder of an aide to a rising congressional star (Ben Affleck), who also happens to be an old friend. »

- The Hollywood Interview.com

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Jessica Biel 'in talks for A-Team'

16 September 2009 1:33 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Jessica Biel is in talks to join the cast of 20th Century Fox's big screen take on The A-Team, says Variety. The Easy Virtue actress would play a former lover of Bradley Cooper's Faceman. Her character is reported to be a general in pursuit of the titular soldiers of fortune. Liam Neeson and Ufc star Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson have signed (more) »

- By Simon Reynolds

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Jessica Biel to Be Bradley Cooper's Ex in 'The A-Team'

15 September 2009 9:56 PM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »

A female lead role for TV-to-film adaptation "The A-Team" could fall onto the lap of Jessica Biel. According to The Hollywood Reporter (THR), the Larita Whittaker of "Easy Virtue" is in talks to star opposite the already-signed cast, Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper and Quinton Jackson aka Rampage Jackson.

Should a deal is finalized, the 27-year-old movie beauty will star as the Army general pursuing the mercenary team who also happens to be the former lover of Cooper's Faceman. The role won't be her first in the shoes of a military officer. She had portrayed Navy pilot Lieutenant Kara Wade in 2005's "Stealth".

In addition to Biel's casting news, THR also confirmed circulating rumor that linked Sharlto Copley to the role of H.M. 'Howling Mad' Murdoch, the Army's best chopper pilot who is also suffering from delusions, memory loss, and hallucinations. The publication reported that the star of hit summer »

- AceShowbiz.com

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New on DVD: Creeps, mutants, Coward...and Barbie!

15 September 2009 3:05 PM, PDT | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »

Superhero mutants on a rampage, zombie babies, a drawing-room comedy and a sword-fighting Barbie are among the offerings in this week's new DVDs.

Read on for more!

If you ever thought that you'd watch just anything with Hugh Jackman in it, that idea might be tested by X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a dopey prequel that tells us how the adamantium-clawed Logan came to be that way and why he can't remember his past. This one will even test the patience of hard-core Ryan Reynolds fans. (He turns up as super-assassin Deadpool.)

Horror fans will definitely get their fix on this week, with the critically-acclaimed (and queer-inclusive) indie Grace leading the pack. Jordan Ladd stars as a woman who wills her miscarried baby back to life, only to discover that she's given birth to a flesh-eating zombie.

And mom is ready to feed the child, no matter what. Also on sale this »

- ADuralde

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New On DVD This Week

15 September 2009 1:15 PM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

Here’s a list of some of the new movie and TV shows coming to DVD and Blu-ray this week that we’re looking forward to seeing. Also, there’s some classic, and not-so-classic, movies hitting Blu-ray for the first time this week as well.

Of all the new releases, we’re particularly interested in the Blu-ray versions of movies and TV shows like Army of Darkness, Hero, An American Werewolf in London, The Big Bang Theory Season Two and Bonanza. Yes, some of us are even excited about the debut of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which drops today on Blu-ray.

Check them out.

Movies

An American Werewolf in London (Full Moon Edition) ~ David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne (Blu-ray)

Army of Darkness (Screwhead Edition) ~ Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz (Blu-ray)

Bionicle: The Legend Reborn ~ Dee Bradley Baker, Jeff Bennett, Jim Cummings, and Michael Dorn (DVD)

Child’s Play ~ Roslyn Alexander, Jack Colvin, »

- Joe Gillis

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Spin-ematical: New on DVD for 9/15

15 September 2009 12:02 PM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

After X-Men and X2, we expected a lot from our adamantium man. But rather than slipping in as another irresistible cinematic piece of high-action fun, we got a flick that didn't even begin to live up to our love of the claws. Jeffrey M. Anderson said a number of negative things about the film, including: "The movie's whitewashing of all the gray areas between good and evil is just one side effect of its dubious approach." Skip it. Also on Blu-ray.

Add to Netflix queue | Buy at Amazon

Easy Virtue

At it's most basic, this is that period piece with Jessica Biel. But it's also the film Eugene Novikov said: "is a droll and witty delight, a superb showcase for its cast, and a return to fine form for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert director Stephan Elliott, who last turned in the unsettling but »

- Monika Bartyzel

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This Week on DVD: X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Grace, Pvc-1

15 September 2009 10:15 AM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »

The first of the summer blockbusters, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, makes its way to DVD this week with very little in the way of other competing studio releases. The inane comedy Next Day Air and Jessica Biel romantic comedy Easy Virtue are also in stores, along with some genre flicks including Grace, Deadgirl and Pvc-1. And, of course, how can resist yet Another version of Army of Darkness? What's on your shopping list/rental queue this week? X-Men Origins: Wolverine [1] (DVD, Blu-ray [2]) Next Day Air [3] Easy Virtue [4] (DVD, Blu-ray [5]) Deadgirl [6] Grace [7] (DVD, Blu-ray [8]) Pvc-1 [9] Nerdcore Rising [10] Army of Darkness: Screwhead Edition [11] (DVD, Blu-ray [12]) Bonanza: Season 1 [13] Fame: Seasons 1 & 2 [14] Crash: Season 1 [15] (DVD, Blu-ray [16]) Grey's Anatomy: Season 5 [17] (DVD, Blu-ray [18]) My Name is Earl: Season 4 [19] (DVD, Blu-ray [20]) The It Crowd: Season 3 [21] The Big Bang Theory: Season 2 [22] It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 4 [23] Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Clone Commandos [24] X-Men: Vol. »

- Sean

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This Week On DVD and Blu-ray: September 15, 2009

15 September 2009 1:27 AM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

DVD Links: DVD News | Release Dates | New Dvds | Reviews | RSS Feed X-Men Origins: Wolverine I wish DVD and Blu-ray sales were more readily available, because it will be interesting to see what kind of business this title does. Fanboys seemed to hate this film across the board, so I can't help but wonder how many of them will buy it on the down low and hide it under their bed when their friends come over. I, for one, actually didn't think it was all that bad. It was, at the very least, entertaining. This isn't to say I think you should buy it, but it works as a one-time watch. The Ultimate Force of Four

Hero / Zatoichi / Iron Monkey / The Legend of Drunken Master Buena Vista Home Entertainment sent me these and I am going to be watching all four and bring you a review hopefully by the end of the week. »

- Brad Brevet

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Barnes' Musical Ambition

8 September 2009 12:06 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

British actor Ben Barnes has a back-up career in mind if the movie offers stop coming in - singing.

The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian star has been interested in music since he was a youngster, and was part of U.K. boyband Hyrise back in 2004.

Barnes also recorded a track with Colin Firth and Jessica Biel for the Easy Virtue soundtrack earlier this year - and his background in music has set him up for a fall-back career if he ever decides to step away from Hollywood.

He tells Britain's Ok! magazine, "When I was younger I was a quiet boy and I was always into music. My dad took me to see the Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney and I was a big Queen fan.

"I was always singing and then this company came to my school called the National Youth Music Theatre which is the company that Jude Law, Jonny Lee Miller and Jamie Bell went through. I did about six years of plays with them, so that was kind of my training ground." »

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tMF Talkback: Anatomy of a Good Actor - The 'case' between Orlando Bloom, Ben Barnes and Johnny Depp

4 September 2009 8:01 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »

What constitute good acting? What makes a good actor? Are there certain steps one must follow in order to become an actor or is it a gift or a natural talent and requires no formal training? These are the questions we'll try to answer - and before we begin, let me just say, I have been patiently waiting for an 'opportunity' like this, and I would like to thank one tMF viewer for the vigorous and insightful comments on 'good acting' and the case between Ben Barnes, Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp.

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Backgrounder: There is an upcoming movie based on Oscar Wilde's book entitled Dorian Gray starring Ben Barnes. In order to relate this particular article elsewhere in the blogosphere, I refer to a cinematical post about the new movie, and in reaction to cinematical's comment that Ben Barnes might be the next Orlando Bloom. »

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tMF Talkback: Anatomy of a Good Actor - The 'case' between Orlando Bloom, Ben Barnes and Johnny Depp

4 September 2009 8:01 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »

What constitute good acting? What makes a good actor? Are there certain steps one must follow in order to become an actor or is it a gift or a natural talent and requires no formal training? These are the questions we'll try to answer - and before we begin, let me just say, I have been patiently waiting for an 'opportunity' like this, and I would like to thank one tMF viewer for the vigorous and insightful comments on 'good acting' and the case between Ben Barnes, Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp.

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Backgrounder: There is an upcoming movie based on Oscar Wilde's book entitled Dorian Gray starring Ben Barnes. In order to relate this particular article elsewhere in the blogosphere, I refer to a cinematical post about the new movie, and in reaction to cinematical's comment that Ben Barnes might be the next Orlando Bloom. »

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tMF Talkback: Anatomy of a Good Actor - The 'case' between Orlando Bloom, Ben Barnes and Johnny Depp

4 September 2009 8:01 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »

What constitute good acting? What makes a good actor? Are there certain steps one must follow in order to become an actor or is it a gift or a natural talent and requires no formal training? These are the questions we'll try to answer - and before we begin, let me just say, I have been patiently waiting for an 'opportunity' like this, and I would like to thank one tMF viewer for the vigorous and insightful comments on 'good acting' and the case between Ben Barnes, Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp.

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Backgrounder: There is an upcoming movie based on Oscar Wilde's book entitled Dorian Gray starring Ben Barnes. In order to relate this particular article elsewhere in the blogosphere, I refer to a cinematical post about the new movie, and in reaction to cinematical's comment that Ben Barnes might be the next Orlando Bloom. »

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