Monthly Archives: June 2008

indieWIRE INTERVIEW | “Tell No One” Director Guillaume Canet – indieWIRE

It’s not exactly clear when the trend started, but French filmmakers are currently making the best old-style Hollywood thrillers. The caffeinated pace, requisite chase scenes, intricate plots are all there. But Gallic filmmakers bring something more to the party: distinctive … Continue reading

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Dr. Drew: Celebs need more time in rehab

Hollywood has serious problem, and stars opt for short programs, he says.

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Ledger is frightening as Joker in ‘Dark Knight’

Director Chris Nolan says he got exactly what he wanted when he hired Heath Ledger to portray a frightening villain whose chaotic life threatens audiences.

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Movie characters we hate loving and love hating

Hollywood has a history of giving us characters who manage to simultaneously drive us crazy and win us over.  “Hancock” is just the latest example of odious movie characters who worm their way into our hearts

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5Top: Best working child actors

From Abigail Breslin to AnnaSophia Robb, these kids have careers that are moving on just the right track.

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Publicist confirms: Thurman is engaged to Busson – AP

It’s official: Uma Thurman will marry financier Arpad “Arki” Busson.

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Dutch anti-Islam politician won’t be charged – AP

Dutch legislator Geert Wilders will not be prosecuted for inciting hatred of Muslims with his film denouncing the Quran, prosecutor said Monday.

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Western extras play bit parts in new Egyptian film – AP

A motley group of foreigners English teachers, students of Arabic, even a journalist gathered on a recent chilly night in the Egyptian port city of Alexandria, brought together by a love of cinema, curiosity and a furtive hope of catching … Continue reading

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SAG president doesn’t want to hear strike talk

The head of the Screen Actors Guild doesn’t want to hear the s-word as a deadline for contract expiration looms.

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SAG president doesn’t want to hear strike talk

The head of the Screen Actors Guild doesn’t want to hear the s-word as a deadline for contract expiration looms.

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