tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798392823309361082024-03-08T15:07:56.977-08:00Bait an Oscar: June 2006Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-14773996428044084512008-06-22T12:42:00.003-07:002008-06-22T12:42:44.989-07:00All Alone<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Josh P.<br /> <b>Location: </b>Chicago, IL</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"All Alone"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by Bennett Miller<br /> Written by Paul Haggis<br /> Produced by Ang Lee and James Shamus<br /> Cinematography by Rodrigo Prieto<br /> Edited by Hughes Winborne<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Billy Walker)<br /> Geal García Bernal (Enrique Salas)<br /> Haley Joel Osment (Joey Treystone)<br /> Jake Gyllenhaal (Dayrl Longsteen)<br /> Dianne Wiest (Amanda Walker)<br /> Brian Cox (Jonathan Walker)<br /> Ian McKellen (Professor James Arminsen)<br /> Gwyneth Paltrow (Angie Henrickson)<br /> <br /> <b>Tagline:</b> "Before the act of acceptance, comes the responsibility to act for it"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>The movie tells the touching and heart-wrenching tale of a young gay man (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) trying to deal with the extreme hate and prejudice in the world during the 1980s in America. He does learn very fast that this isn't an easy world to live in. His father (Brian Cox) has basicly disowned him and his mother (Dianne Wiest) no longer speaks to him. He leaves his Chicago home behind and travels to New York where he attends a school in hopes of becoming a novelist. While there, he meets Enrique Salas (Gael García Bernal) and they immediatly fall in love. They must still be cautious though, especially when an old friend of Billy's stops by and drops off his son which he concieved with her on prom night eight years ago. Billy keeps the boy (Haley Joel Osment) but realizes that this is still a dangerous situation for his son and his own life.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Another wonderful film has poured out of the talents of Bennett Miller. His gentle sensitivity to each frame gives it the extra touch needed. Paul Haggis also provides a magnificent screenplay that does well once again in evaluating the terms in today's social order. The movie also contains a great ensemble: Meyers has all the versitility needed to transend in this part and he is backed up by an equally impressive Bernal. Osment reminds us that he does posses talent beyond "The Sixth Sense" and minor players like Gyllenhaal, Cox, Wiest and Ian McKellen, who serves as a teacher at the school who does a pretty good critique on society. People are already exclaiming this to be the best film of the entire year. The consideration campaign:<br /> <br /> Best Picture<br /> Best Director: Bennett Miller<br /> Best Actor: Jonathan Rhys Meyers<br /> Best Supporting Actor: Gael García Bernal<br /> Best Supporting Actor: Brian Cox<br /> Best Supporting Actor: Haley Joel Osment<br /> Best Supporting Actress: Dianne Wiest<br /> Best Original Screenplay: Paul Haggis<br /> Best Cinematography<br /> Best Film Editing</span></p>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-21771845312869675472008-06-22T12:42:00.001-07:002008-06-22T12:42:19.067-07:00Auschwitz Love<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Tom<br /> <b>Location: </b>New Jersey</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Auschwitz Love"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by Steven Spielberg<br /> Written by Akiva Goldsman and Ronald Harwood<br /> Cinematography by Rodrigo Pietro<br /> Film Editing by Michael Kahn<br /> Music by John Williams<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Sebastian Muller- Joaquin Phoenix<br /> Jonas Guedalia- Christian Bale<br /> Mary Guedalia- Natalie Portman<br /> Noah Guedalia- Adrien Brody<br /> Isaac Guedalia- Roy Scheider<br /> Leo Schneiderman- Eric Bana<br /> Fritz Weber- Jonathon Rhys Meyers<br /> Gunter Braun- Max von Sydow<br /> Hanz Richter- Robert Deniro<br /> Lena Wolf- Angelina Jolie<br /> Gypsy Petulengro- Gael Garcia Bernal<br /> <br /> <b>Tagline:</b> "The greatest tragedy the world has ever seen could not stop the greatest love they had ever known"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>Sebastian Muller (Phoenix) believed in the Third Reich, which was why he worksat the Auschwitz concentration camp. But his life gets turned upside down when he meets Jonas Guedalia (Bale), a young Jewish man who, upon first arriving, begs Sebastian to have his father, Isaac (Scheider), go with Jonas, instead of to the gas chambers. Sebastian realizes that he is attracted to this Jew, andfinds himself doing favors for Jonas, including letting him see his sister, Mary (Portman), who is working in the women’s camp, and helping protect Isaac. Jonas realizes that he is attracted to Sebastian too, and struggles with theseemotions as he and his brother, Noah (Brody), struggle to keep their familyalive; Isaac is constantly in danger of being taken to the gas chamber,<br /> and Maryis being abused by her supervisor, Lena (Jolie). As Sebastian tries to keep his<br /> life under control with the help of his mentor, Gunter (Von Sydow), and his best friend Fritz (Meyers), he begins to discover the humanity in those he has been exterminating</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">However, he realizes that he is being closely watched by theheartless Hanz (DeNiro) and the cruel and crafty Lena. Through the incredible adversity that they face, Sebastian and Jonas try to love one another,overcoming their differences and those trying to tear them apart.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Auschwitz Love is one of the bravest, most powerful films in recent history.</span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Steven Spielberg turns in his best work since Schindler’s List with this incredible drama that examines the way forbidden love plays out in times of terrible hardship. Akiva Goldsman’s rich character development combines with Ronald Harwood’s harsh realism into a brilliant screenplay, one that is able tobring out every aspect of the incredible range of emotions shown in this film.</span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Joaquin Phoenix is superb as the harsh Nazi who discovers his softer side when he falls in love with another man. His internal struggle is never overplayed, but always visible. Christian Bale, a somewhat controversial choice for the role of Jonas, is pitch perfect, his love for Sebastian consistently clashing with his need to protect his family. Every performance, from Natalie Portman’s quiet yet courageous portrayal of Jonas’ sister to Robert Deniro outstandingly harsh role as Hanz, rounds out this film beautifully. Particularly powerful isAngelina Jolie, who gives her best performance since Girl, Interrupted in a role completely different from anything she has done. The portrayal of Leo Scheiderman, a real life survivor of Auschwitz, by Eric Bana fleshes out thestory well. This film is incredibly heart wrenching, and although its stark portrayal of life in Auschwitz keeps it from being too emotionally manipulative,there will not be a dry eye in the house after a single showing of Auschwitz Love. <br /> <br /> For Your Consideration:</span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Best Picture<br /> Best Director- Steven Spielberg<br /> Best Actor- Joaquin Phoenix<br /> Best Supporting Actor- Christian Bale<br /> Best Supporting Actor- Robert Deniro<br /> Best Supporting Actress- Angelina Jolie<br /> Best Supporting Actress- Natalie Portman<br /> Best Adapted Screenplay<br /> Best Art Direction<br /> Best Cinematography<br /> Best Costumes<br /> Best Film Editing<br /> Best Makeup<br /> Best Sound Mixing<br /> Best Score</span><br /> <br /></p>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-69275509537145382062008-06-22T12:41:00.003-07:002008-06-22T12:41:55.838-07:00A Walk in the Park<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Erick<br /> <b>Location: </b>New Jersey</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"A Walk in the Park"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by: Gavin O'Conner (director of Tumbleweeds and Miracle)<br /> Written by: Gavin O'Conner<br /> Prodcued by: Paul Haggis<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">The Old Man - Kirk Douglas<br /> Erica Luftino - Rachel Weisz<br /> Jayson Davis- Cameron Bright<br /> JD - Chris Pine<br /> Mr. L - Ray Liotta<br /> Mr. Hemmingfield - Andy Garcia</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"> <b>Tagline:</b> "Take a walk in a park. You'll never guess what you will see"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>An Old Man (Kirk Douglas) living in Astoria, NY is walking through a<br /> park and notices four different people, Erica Luftino, Jayson Davis, JD, and Mr. L. But who are these people and what do they have all in common. Erica Luftino (Rachel Weisz) who is a hussy and has sex with many guys whom one is Mr. Hemmingfield.</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Jayson Davis, one of Mr. Hemmingfield's eighth grade students, is a troubled teenager who does not know whom his father is.JD is a college druggie who is addicted to cocaine and had has a plan to kill one of his teachers. Mr. L is a deadbeat father who is addicted to cocaine as well and does not know what to do with himself. The movie goes on bit by bit jumping to each character leaving the audience with the final answer of how everyone is connected.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">This movie will keep the you second-guessing yourself throughout the entirety of it. Ray Liotta gives his best performance yet as the deadbeat father. Gavin O'Conner has done it again directing such a masterpiece in a different genre. He starts with a Chick-flick type of movie, then to a sports movie, and now this twisted Oscar nominated drama. This is the summer movie event of 2007. Rottentomatoes has given it 90 fresh votes and only 2 rotten<br /> votes making it a 95%. The 2 rotten votes wre only because Ray Liotta made the audience hate him that much.<br /> <br /> Nominations:<br /> <br /> Best Picture<br /> Best Director: Gavin O'Conner<br /> Best Original Screenplay: Gavin O'Conner<br /> Best Actor: Kirk Douglas<br /> Best Supporting Actor: Ray Liotta<br /> Best Supporting Actress: Rachel Weisz<br /> Best Editing<br /> Best Sound</span></p>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-14026630175764604602008-06-22T12:41:00.001-07:002008-06-22T12:41:33.138-07:00Contemporary Comedy<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Brian<br /> <b>Location: </b>Arizona</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Contemporary Comedy"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by Rob Reiner<br /> Written by Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner<br /> Music by Carter Burwell<br /> Produced by Rob Reiner, Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Tim Robbins (Michael Stein)<br /> Sandra Bullock (Lynn Stein)<br /> Morgan Freeman (Leroy Lara)<br /> Angela Basset (Tanya Lara)<br /> Kevin Kostner (Danny McAfree)<br /> Robin Wright Penn (Susana McAfree)<br /> Steve Carrel (Lionel Sanders)<br /> Dustin Hoffman (Jason Peterson)<br /> Mel Brooks (Johnny C. Donald)<br /> Liam Neeson (Lucas Radford)<br /> <br /> <b>Tagline:</b> "7 Guys. 1 Hit Show. 0 Talent"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>A mid-life crisis can happen to anyone. But no mid-life crisis has ever been quite as strong as lawyer Michael Stein's. Once he hits 45, he closes down his firm in franticism, only to lead his partners into a crazy scheme to make the next big sketch comedy show, written, directed and preformed by these seven unfunny men. After revolts from wives and being specified insane by others, the show turns out to be the biggest success in television history.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Classic comedy team Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner team up one last time to create the most original and most hilarious film of the year. The all-star cast mixing some of today and yesterday's comedy geniuses with the comedic side of Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Angela Basset and others. Rob Reiner shines as the director of this gem. This near-perfect ensemble film could easily become the most serious comedic Oscar contender of the year, with a strong campaign in the following categories:<br /> <br /> Best Picture (Rob Reiner, Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks)<br /> Best Director (Rob Reiner)<br /> Best Actor (Tim Robbins)<br /> Best Supporting Actor (Morgan Freeman, Kevin Costner, Steve Carrel, Dustin Hoffman, Mel Brooks, Liam Neeson)<br /> Best Supporting Actress (Sandra Bullock, Angela Basset)<br /> Best Original Score (Carter Burwell)<br /> Best Film Editing<br /> Best Cinematography</span></p>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-89104867917008132472008-06-22T12:40:00.000-07:002008-06-22T12:41:06.700-07:00Crime and Punishment<p align="center"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Arial;" >Author</span></b><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Arial;" ><b>:</b> Manos Peponakis<br /> <b>Location: </b>N/A</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Arial;" >"Crime and Punishment"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Arial;" >Directed by David Cronenberg<br /> Written by Josh Olson<br /> Based on the novel by Fyodor Dostoievsky<br /> Music by Howard Shore<br /> Cinematography by Robert Elswit<br /> Editing by Michael Kahn<br /> Costume Design by Sandy Powell<br /> Art Direction by John Myhre & Gretchen Rau<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Arial;" >Adrien Brody (Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov)<br /> William Hurt (Pyotr Petrovich Luzin)<br /> Viggo Mortensen (Dmitri Prokovich Razoumichin)<br /> Keira Knightley (Sonja Semionovna Marmeladova)<br /> Judi Dench (Pulcheria Alexandrovna Raskolnikova)<br /> Natalie Portman (Avdodia Romanova Raskolnikova)<br /> Imelda Staunton (Katerina Ivanovna Marmeladova)<br /> Ian McKellen (Arcadius Ivanovich Svidrigailov)<br /> Thomas Kretchmann (Porfiri Petrovich)<br /> Anthony Hopkins (Semion Zaharich Marmeladov)<br /> Dominique Swain (Nastasia)<br /> Barbara Babcock (Aliona Ivanovna)<br /> Lily Tomlin (Elisavet)<br /> <br /> <b>Tagline:</b> "And then life exists! 23/11/2007"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>The first period film of Cronenberg and an adaptation of a masterpiece. Rodion, a young and poor Russian student in Saint Petersburg decides to murder an old woman but then he is filled with remorse. He seeks desperately for punishment. But no one suspects him. <br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Arial;" >Not a typical Cronenberg film. Cronenberg abandons the modern crime/drama to return to the most archetypic crime/drama book of international literature. The masterpiece of Dostoievski "Crime and Punishment" which deals with the haunted soul of a poor student who turned out to be a murderer. An anatomy of the human soul. Adrien Brody acts superbly in the leading role, surrounded by an exceptional supporting cast. Mortensen as his devoted friend. Kretchmann as the flic. Hopkins as a drunkard. Portman as a sister who wants to save her brother. Dench as his mother. Staunton as a fymatic woman who wants to protect her family from the disaster. Knightley as the woman who leads Rodion to the end of the drama. Josh Olson did a very good job with the screenplay, following the novel as good as it gets, respecting the great Dostoievsky and providing each character with depth. By all means a movie that can sweep the Oscars.<br /> <br /> For Your Consideration<br /> BEST PICTURE<br /> BEST DIRECTING- David Cronenberg<br /> BEST ADAPTEWD SCREENPLAY- Josh Olson<br /> BEST ACTOR- Adrien Brody<br /> BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR- William Hurt<br /> BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR- Anthony Hopkins<br /> BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR- Ian McKellen<br /> BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS- Keira Knightley<br /> BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS- Judi Dench<br /> BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS- Imelda Staunton<br /> BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS- Natalie Portman<br /> BEST ORIGINAL SCORE- Howard Shore<br /> and various technical categories</span></p>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-13057362214875484452008-06-22T12:39:00.000-07:002009-01-07T20:37:03.813-08:00Devil in the White City<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Arial;" >Author</span></b><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Arial;" ><b>:</b> Brian<br /><b>Location: </b>Arizona</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Arial;" >"Devil in the White City"</span></b></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Arial;" >Directed by M. Night Shyamalan<br />Written by M. Night Shyamalan and Paul Haggis<br />Based on the novel by Erik Larson<br />Produced by M. Night Shyamalan and Steven Spielberg<br /><br /><b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Arial;" >Matt Damon (Daniel Hudson Burnham)<br />Johnny Depp (Henry H. Holmes)<br />Natalie Portman (Holmes' first victim)<br />Kate Winslet (Mrs. Burnham)<br />Joaquin Phoenix (Fredrick Law Olmsted)<br />Adrien Brody (Charles McKim)<br />Leonardo DiCaprion (Louis Sullivan)<br />John C. Reilly (George Ferris)<br /><br /><b>Tagline:</b> "Thrill, Excitement and Murder at the World's Fair"<br /><br /><b>Synopsis: </b>Based on the bestselling novel by Erik Larson, "Devil in the White City"\is "the story of two men, each handsome and unusually adept at his chosen work, embodied an element of great dynamic that characterized America's rush toward the twentieth century. The architect was Daniel Hudson Burnham, the fair's brilliant director of works and the builder of many of the country's important structures, including the Flatiron Building in New York and Union Station in Washington D.C. The murderer was Henry H. Holmes, a young doctor who, in malgin parody of the White City, built the "World's Fair Hotel," just west of the fairgrounds-a torture palace complete with dissection table, gas chamber and a 3,000-degree crematorium. Burnham overcame trumendous obstacles and tragedies as he organized the talents of Frederick Law Olmsted, Charles McKim, Louis Sullivan and others to transform the swampy Jackson Park into the White City , while Holmes used the attraction of the great fair and his own sanatic charms to lure scores of young women to their deaths. What makes the story all the more chilling is that Holmes really lived, walking the grounds of the dream city by the lake." - Back cover synopsis of Devil in the White City<br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Arial;" ><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Arial;" > With M. Night Shyamalan's sense of thrill and Paul Haggis' talent for writing reality, the script balances both fact with what we wish was fiction.<br /><br /><b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Arial;" >After "The DaVinci Code" turned out to be a mega-failure for this reporter, I was very reluctant to see the screen version of one of today's most popular novels. Thank God it turned out to be one of the best films of the decade! This chilling dramatic thriller doesn't waste a second of its running time, nor does it fall short of its all-star cast. With its ideal set for serial killer Henry H. Holmes (take notes, Art Direction voters!) and solid preformances, it is obvious what the eight years of production went into. Modern suspense connoisseur M. Night Shyamalan's flawless direction make up for his ciritcal flop "The Village." The early Oscar campaign is extremley strong, and includes the following:<br /><br />Best Picture (M. Night Shyamalan and Steven Speilberg)<br />Best Director (M. Night Shyamalan)<br />Best Actor (Matt Damon, Johnny Depp)<br />Best Supporting Actor (Joaquin Phoenix, John C. Reilly)<br />Best Supporting Actress (Kate Winslet)<br />Best Original Score (Thomas Newman)<br />Best Film Editing<br />Best Cinematography<br />Best Art Direction<br />Best Costume Design</span></p>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-523941379270045492008-06-22T12:38:00.004-07:002008-06-22T12:39:22.497-07:00The Devil's Arithmetic<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Connor<br /> <b>Location: </b>Texas</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"The Devil's Arithmetic"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by: Sofia Coppola<br /> Written by: Sofia Coppola, Jane Yolen<br /> Score by: James Horner<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Hannah Stern/Chaya- Sofia Vassilieva (NBC'S Medium)<br /> Rivka- Dakota Fanning<br /> Gitl- Lainie Kazan (My Big Fat Greek Wedding)<br /> Shumel- Will Farrell<br /> Fayge- Evangeline Lily<br /> Commandant Bruer- Crspin Glover<br /> Aunt Eva- Bette Midler<br /> Grandpa Will- Kirk Douglas</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"> <b>Tagline:</b> "The holocaust is on the other side of the door"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>12 year old Hannah Stern, celebrating, to an extent, Passover with her family, but when she opens the door to welcome the prophet Elijah, she is transported to 1940's Poland. She has transformed into a 12 year old Polish girl named Chaya. After maybe a week of her confusion, the Nazis invade and Chaya and who she now considers her family are sent to Auschwitz. There she discovers the horrors of nazi death camps, and searches for a way back home, before its too late.<br /> <br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Medium's Sofia Vassilieva delivers a phenomenal performance as Hannah Stern, the 12 year old who is transported to Nazi Germany. Dakota Fanning, Lainie Kazan, Evangeline Lily, Will Farrell, Crispin Glover, Bette Midler and Kirk Douglas give excellent supporting performances under the direction of Sofia Coppola<br /> <br /> NOMINATIONS<br /> best picture<br /> best director- sofia coppola<br /> best adapted screenplay- sofia coppola and jane yolen<br /> best actress- sofia vassilieva<br /> best supporting actress- dakota fanning<br /> best supporting actress- lainie kazan<br /> best supporting actor- crispin glover<br /> best original score- james horner<br /> best art direction<br /> best costume design<br /> best film editing<br /> best sound mixing</span>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-56217411887440766112008-06-22T12:38:00.003-07:002008-06-22T12:38:54.308-07:00Discovery<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Pat<br /> <b>Location: </b>NY</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Discovery"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed By Robert Zemeckis<br /> Written By Alan Ball<br /> Music By Alan Silvestri<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Evan Rachel Wood (Alison Livingston)<br /> William H. Macy (Dan Livingston)<br /> Joan Allen (Julia Livingston)<br /> Chad Michael Murray (Mike Livingston)<br /> Jon Voight (Gerry Dombrowski)<br /> Jason Lee (Corey Nathanson)<br /> Sean Faris (Ronnie)<br /> Lacy Chabert (Caroline)</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"> <b>Tagline:</b> "Discover your past"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>Robert Zemeckis directs "American Beauty" writer Alan Ball's new script about a teenage girl who discovers in a heartbreaking way that she and her brother were adopted. Evan Rachel Wood leads the amazing cast as Alison, a girl who sees a picture of somebody who looks like her at Ellis Island and conducts an investigation that leads her to believe that the people who she thought were her parents have been lying to her about her origins. William H. Macy and Joan Allen play Alison's divorcing parents who have a hard time telling their daughter the truth about where she came from. Alison becomes suspicious of her parents when they refuse to tell her where they got her from and hires a private detective (Jason Lee) to find her real parents. Alison soon discovers that her real mother was raped and later murdered by a now-incarcerated sex offender, played by Jon Voight. Alison tries to connect with her real father and finds that learning the truth about her past could tear her family apart. Chad Michael Murray co-stars as Alison also-adopted, over-achieving brother who learns that his real parents were junkies. Sean Faris and Lacy Chabert also star as Alison's boyfriend and best friend, respectively.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">The new film from the Oscar-winning team of Robert Zemeckis and Alan Ball tells the tale of a young girl who learns that discovering her past could destroy her future. The main character Alison, played exceptionally well by Evan Rachel Wood, learns that her real father is a sex offender who raped and killed her mother after she had the baby. Jon Voight plays the sex offender in one of the creepiest screen roles since Hannibal Lecter in "The Silence Of The Lambs". But the best performances of the film comes from Alison's feuding parents (William H. Macy and Joan Allen) who are forced to come together when their daughter starts to learn her past. Overall, "Discovery" is a shocking, heart-wrenching story about one girl's desire to know her father.<br /> <br /> Academy Awards:<br /> Best Picture<br /> Best Director-Robert Zemeckis<br /> Best Actress-Evan Rachel Wood<br /> Best Supporting Actor-William H. Macy<br /> Best Supporting Actor-Jon Voight<br /> Best Supporting Actress-Joan Allen<br /> Best Original Screenplay<br /> Best Cinematography<br /> Best Film Editing<br /> Best Original Score</span>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-6616311311465436632008-06-22T12:38:00.001-07:002008-06-22T12:38:32.246-07:00Frayed<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Matthew LaRusso<br /> <b>Location: </b>New Jersey</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Frayed"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by: Mike Nichols<br /> Written by: Eric Roth<br /> Music by: Alan Silvestri<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Jake Gyllenhaal as Cameron Pratt<br /> Hayden Christiansen as Dave Simon<br /> Christina Ricci as Marissa<br /> Julia Stiles as Julie<br /> Jessica Alba as Jennifer<br /> Vanessa Lengies as Jocelyn<br /> Anna Paquin as Heather<br /> Kirsten Dunst as Vanessa<br /> <br /> <b>Tagline:</b> "Sometimes luck is nowhere to be found"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>The story of an intelligent college student (Gyllenhaal) who seems to have the worst luck with women, despite his friend's (Christiansen) constant approval and motivation. In his search for the perfect woman, he tries to find himself in the process.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">A very young and talented ensemble make for a wonderfully dark and funny movie. Nichols' direction is superb as is the score by Al Silvestri. Aside from the great performances of the far from perfect young women in this film, Gyllenhaal is magnificient and is sure to garner the academy's attention as is Christina Ricci, who plays the over obsessive Marissa. Eric Roth adds a brilliantly original and funny screenplay.<br /> <br /> Best Picture<br /> Best Director- Mike Nichols<br /> Best Actor- Jake Gyllenhaal<br /> Best S. Actress- Christina Ricci<br /> Best O. Screenplay- Eric Roth<br /> Best Score<br /> Best Original Song- "Who Am I?- Teddy Geiger</span></p> <b><i><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#ffffff;"> </span></i></b>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-40052883207803750292008-06-22T12:37:00.002-07:002008-06-22T12:38:07.508-07:00The Gary Busey Story<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> D.W. Dillon<br /> <b>Location: </b>Las Vegas, Nevada</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"The Gary Busey Story"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by Richard Linklater<br /> Written by Gary Busey and Richard Linklater<br /> Music by T. Bone Burnett<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Jake Busey - Gary Busey<br /> Heather Graham - Judy Helkenberg Busey<br /> Catherine Zeta Jones - Tiani Warden Busey<br /> Gary Busey - Old Man Busey<br /> Dolly Parton - Ma Busey<br /> Trevor Snarr - Jake Busey<br /> Mel Gibson - The Devil<br /> <br /> <b>Tagline:</b> "Sober - Son Of a Bitch! Everything's Real"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>The life and times of Gary Busey. From drumming in "The Rubber Band" to Hollywood stardom making The Buddy Holly Story. And the downfall from a horrific motorcycle accident, cocaine overdose, cancer, divorces, weight loss, and meetings with The Devil, all of which awakens and changes the man we know and love today, Gary F'ng Busey.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Flawless...<br /> <br /> Best Picture<br /> Best Director - Richard Linklater<br /> Best Actor - Jake Busey<br /> Best Supporting Actress - Dolly Parton<br /> Best Supporting Actor - Gary Busey<br /> Best Original Screenplay - Richard Linklaker & Gary Busey<br /> Best Cinematography - Janusz Kaminiski<br /> Best Score - T. Bone Burnett<br /> Best Original Song - "Busey Blues" by Gary Busey & T. Bone Burnett<br /> Best Costume Design<br /> Best Sound<br /> Best Sound Editing<br /> Best Art Direction<br /> Best Make-Up<br /> Best Special Effects</span></p>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-63413878608696573602008-06-22T12:37:00.001-07:002008-06-22T12:37:50.701-07:00Girl Shy<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Jack<br /> <b>Location: </b>New York</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Girl Shy"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by Ron Howard<br /> Written by Nancy Meyers<br /> Music by James Horner<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Liam Aiken- Jack Mawunyaga<br /> Alexander Michaeletos- Elliot Bankhead<br /> Iman- Natané Mawunyaga<br /> Eartha Kitt- Bousia Mawunyaga<br /> <br /> <b>Tagline:</b> "Love: the hardest lesson to learn"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>A famous black model Natané (Iman), her mother, Bousia Mawunyaga Eartha Kitt, and her young, white, adoptive son Jack (Liam Aiken) move to a rich town in Connecticut. At school he becomes instantly popular because of his famous mother. Then, he makes his first real friend Elliot (Alexander Michaeletos). They become inseparable.<br /> Their friendship soon turns into love, and lust. They have to deal with homophobia, bigotry, and racism. Can they make it through all for each other?<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">An amazing cast helps this wonderful movie play out beautifully. Liam Aiken (A Series of Unfortunate Events) plays the shy and insecure Jack, while Alexander Michaeletos (Duma) plays the flamboyant and ostentatious Elliot. Veteran model Iman plays mother and model Natané, and Eartha Kitt plays her mother Bousia Mawunyaga. The movie teaches acceptance and kindness. This movie could end the thought that life only begins after eighteen.<br /> <br /> Oscar Potential:<br /> Best Picture<br /> Best Actor (Liam Aiken)<br /> Best Supporting Actor (Alexander Michaeletos)<br /> Best Supporting Actress (Iman)<br /> Best Supporting Actress (Eartha Kitt)<br /> Best Original Score (James Horner)<br /> Best Director (Ron Howard)<br /> Best Original Screenplay (Nancy Meyers)</span><br /> <br /></p>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-76221049683561094882008-06-22T12:36:00.004-07:002008-06-22T12:37:30.817-07:00Herzog<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Matthew LaRusso<br /> <b>Location: </b>New Jersey</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Herzog"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by: Ron Howard<br /> Written by: Akiva Goldsman<br /> Music by: Hans Zimmer<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Russell Crowe as Moses Herzog<br /> Kate Winslet as Madeline<br /> Renee Zellwegger as Sono<br /> Charlize Theron as Ramona<br /> <br /> <b>Tagline:</b> "A man can lose his pride, but not his memories"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>Based on Saul Bellow's book of the same name, this is the story of a man slowly slipping into senility, his past, his present and his optimistic future.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Russell Crowe shines as the mysterious Moses Herzog in Ron Howard's latest collaboration with Akiva Goldsman. Howard brings the dark story of Herzog to life and so does Crowe's melancholy and brilliant approach to the character, who is only further enhanced by Goldsman's dynamic screenplay.<br /> <br /> Best Picture<br /> Best Director- Ron Howard<br /> Best Actor- Russell Crowe<br /> Best Screenplay- Akiva Goldsman<br /> Best Costume<br /> Best Makeup<br /> Best Art Direction<br /> Best Score</span></p> <b><i><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#ffffff;"> </span></i></b>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-7941178972030457492008-06-22T12:36:00.003-07:002008-06-22T12:36:49.235-07:00Home for the Departed<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Maia Donovan<br /> <b>Location: </b>LA</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Home for the Departed"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by Todd Haynes<br /> A Thriller written by Todd Haynes<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Meryl Streep – Calista Michaels<br /> Geena Davis – Louise Adams<br /> Alec Baldwin – Peter Adams<br /> Salma Hayek – Eva Torres<br /> Chris Evans – Benny O’Toole<br /> Mia Maestro – Eva Torres<br /> Joe Pesci – Old Joe</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"> <b>Tagline:</b> "THINK about It"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: A</b> twisted ghost tale… Neighbors in an old apartment building of New York City begin to wonder if they are in fact “alive” or if they are trapped in some kind of purgatory after a series of tragic and mysterious revelations.<br /> <br /> Meryl Streep toplines as the eccentric Calista Michaels, the building’s oldest inhabitant who has spent the last years in a great depression after his husband’s suicidal. Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin star as the Adams, whose marriage holds on a string due to Baliwin’s character Peter’s infidelity. Salma Hayek and Mia Maestro are the Torres sisters, caught in a ferocious fight over neighbor Benny O’Toole’s (Chris Evans) love. Joe Pesci plays the building’s new and intriguing janitor “Old Joe”.<br /> <br /> As they interact with each other, the neighbors become suspicious of Old Joe’s arrival to their building and they seem to be right: Old Joe has come to show them that “life” as they know it is not what it seems, or is it?<b><br /> </b><br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Haunting! Thought-provoking! Director Todd Haynes revisits “The Sixth Sense” and ‘The Others” in “Home for the Departed,” a supernatural thriller that begins where these ghosts movies end.<br /> <br /> The cast is great as neighbors with chaotic lives but Meryl Streep is the best as Calista, the first person in the building who suspects there’s a reason why she may not yet be able to move on in her life. Geena Davis, recently “revived” to US audiences thanks to the ABC show Commander in Chief is fantastic as the manic depressive wife who may now realize why she has been feeling guilty over the last years. Mia Maestro, from TV’s Alias, is heart-breaking as the only neighbor who is totally convinced that she was murdered by her sister in passion rage after having a conversation with the janitor. Yet, Joe Pesci (in a very dramatic role) gives the most powerful performance as Old Joe, the janitor determined to let them “see.”<br /> <br /> Are they ghosts or not? You will only know if you catch this winter hit on your local theater.</span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Possible Nominations:</span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Best Picture<br /> Best Director - Todd Haynes<br /> Best Writer - Todd Haynes<br /> Best Actress - Meryl Streep<br /> Best Supporting Actor - Joe Pesci<br /> Best Supporting Actress - Geena Davis, Mia Maestro & Salma Hayek<br /> Best Editing<br /> Best Cinematography<br /> Best Original Score</span></p> <b><i><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#ffffff;"> </span></i></b>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-51804988291799447082008-06-22T12:36:00.001-07:002008-06-22T12:36:29.897-07:00I'll Remember Them<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Deepak<br /> <b>Location: </b>Appleton</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"I'll Remember Them"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by Stephen Daldry<br /> Produced by Don Cheadle and Bob Yari<br /> Screenplay by Cameron Crowe<br /> Music by James Horner<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Jennifer Freeman (Kinah)<br /> Oprah Winfrey ('Gogo' Ayo)<br /> Don Cheadle (Nduke Ty)<br /> Sophie Okenedo (Fari Toshi)<br /> Morgan Freeman (Grandfather Khamani)<br /> George O. Gore II (Hasani)<br /> Denzel Washington (Iniko)<br /> Halle Berry (Hazika)<br /> Marcia Gay Harden (Doctor Susie)<br /> Samantha Morton (Nurse Wilma)<br /> Joaquin Phoenix (Lt. Richard Bart)<br /> <br /> <b>Tagline:</b> "The dangers that lie ahead are worse than the ones they flee from..."<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>Oscar-nominated director Stephen Daldry revives the short story 'The Ultimate Safari' by Nadine Gordimer and directs this heart-softening tale of a little girl, Kinah (Jennifer), struggling to survive in the midst of war and a racist environment in Mozambique and also of the hardships shes faces at the tender age of 13. Now, after losing her father, Iniko (Denzel Washington), to the war and after the sudden disappearance of her mother, Hazika (Halle Berry), Kinah has only her grandparents, Ayo (Winfrey) and Khamini (Morgan) and her brother, Hasani (George), at her side.Under the belief that her mother is still alive and will someday return, she agrees to her grandmother's decision of fleeing from Mozambique and heading towards the refugee camp in South Africa. But what they have to cross to get to safety is far more dangerous than the war, the Zamrir Park where they befriend a pregnant woman, Fari Toshi (Sophie Okenedo). Being led by a mere stranger, Nduke Ty (Cheadle), they have to get across the park infiltrated with racist white soldiers, by whom if they where to be caught would be tortured and killed. This movie is about the journey of a girl through life. A life through which no child would even want to dream of. Also starring are Joaquin Phoenix, Samantha Morton and Marcia Gay Harden.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Stephen Daldry does, once again, an amazing job in directing the all star cast in what-is-called 'Daldry's best movie since The Hours.' The story of 'I'll Remember Them' is of a gril living in one of the many warring villages of Mozambique and the difficulties she faces after the death of her father and disapperance of her mother. The movie shows us her journey through life and the Zamrir Park with only her grandparents and her brother there at her side. They depend on a mere stranger to lead them through the Park and he bravely takes their life in his hands. Kinah and company also have another burden of taking an 8 months pregnant woman safely across the Park, as they promised they would. In the movie, Jennifer Freeman plays Kinah with an elegance absent in most child actors and George O. Gore II plays Kinah's brother, Hasani. Academy Award nominee Oprah Winfrey gives the best performance of the year as Ayo, the grandmother who takes charge of the children's lives and Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman undertakes the role of the dying grandfather (Khamani) with ease. But Oscar nominated actors Sophie Okenedo and Don Cheadle are the ones who stole the spotlight with their magnificent portrayal of Fari Toshi, the pregnant woman and Nduke Ty, the brave leader. The movie also stars Oscar winners Halle Berry and Denzel Washington as Kinah's parents. Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden and two-time nominee Samantha Morton, who acts the greatest enthusiasm, portray Susie and Wilma, the medical staff at the refugee camp and two-time Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix is Lieutant Richard Bart, the officail who is an extreme racist. This is one of the have-to-see movies of the year. Its stellar performance and the great story that makes you leave the theater in tears, makes 'I'll Remember Them' an obvious contender for Oscar gold.<br /> <br /> Nominations:<br /> Best Picture: Bob Yari and Don Cheadle<br /> Best Director: Stephen Daldry<br /> Best Adapted Screenplay: Cameron Crowe<br /> Best Original Score: James Horner<br /> Best Actress: Whoopi Goldberg<br /> Best Actress: Jennifer Freeman<br /> Best Suppoerting Actor: Don Cheadle<br /> Best Supporting Actor: Morgan Freeman<br /> Best Supporting Actress: Sophie Okenedo<br /> Best Suporting Actress: Samantha Morton<br /> Best Costume Design<br /> Best Art Design<br /> Best Film Editing</span></p>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-2181131050898126792008-06-22T12:35:00.004-07:002008-06-22T12:36:11.919-07:00Joe's Cafe<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Craig O<span lang="en-us">'Meara</span><br /> <b>Location: </b>Fremont, CA</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Joe's Cafe"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by David Lynch<br /> Written by Charlie Kaufman<br /> Music by Rachel Portman<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Russell Crowe- Peter Martin<br /> Jennifer Connelly- Marie Martin<br /> Kevin Costner- Dennis Bennett<br /> Michelle Pfeiffer- Isabel Bennett<br /> Michael Angarano- Alex Bennett<br /> Emilie de Ravin- Alison Martin<br /> Tom Hanks- Officer Rourke<br /> Juliette Binoche- Mathilda Martin<br /> <br /> <b>Tagline: </b>"How can you have hope when all hope is lost?"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>From the imagination of director David Lynch comes a thrilling psychological drama that centers around two couples (Crowe and Connelly, Costner and Pfeiffer) whose children (Angarano, de Ravin) go missing in the same place on the same day. The four people come to believe that the disappearances were linked until one couple (Costner, Pfeiffer) learns that their son was merely staying at a friend’s house. However, the son reveals that he saw the other couple’s daughter being abducted by his mother. This deceptive drama is full of elements that combine to form a one-of-a-kind film.<b><br /> </b> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly reunite in this unusual and amazing thriller-drama. Connelly is marvelous as a grieving mother who gives up on the case and decides to resort to alcohol in order to drown her grief. Pfeiffer is equally good as the mother who was supposedly seen kidnapping the young woman. Her performance steals the show and makes the audience wonder whether she is guilty or not. Hanks, Crowe, and Costner all have key parts in the plot as well, but they are overshadowed by the women, especially Juliette Binoche, who plays the femme fatale aunt of de Ravin. While her on-screen sister (Connelly) is miserable and hopeless, Binoche is ferocious in her battle against Pfeiffer and her attempt to find the daughter. Costner stands out above the other males as the husband who no longer knows if he should trust his wife. The amazing direction of David Lynch and the all-star cast make this a promisin g and Oscar-worthy film.<br /> <br /> Potential Awards<br /> <br /> Best Picture<br /> Best Director-David Lynch<br /> Best Original Screenplay- Charlie Kaufman<br /> Best Original Score- Rachel Portman<br /> Best Actress- Jennifer Connelly<br /> Best Supporting Actress- Juliette Binoche<br /> Best Supporting Actress- Michelle Pfeiffer<br /> Best Supporting Actor- Kevin Costner</span></p>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-45029825286464493122008-06-22T12:35:00.003-07:002008-06-22T12:35:55.243-07:00Life's a Drag!<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Qasim Asif<br /> <b>Location: </b>London, UK</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Life's a Drag!"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by Sam Mendes<br /> Produced by Peter Jackson<br /> Written By Kimberly Peirce and Baz Luhrmann<br /> Music by Liza Minnelli, Cillian Murphy and Milla Jovovich<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Cillian Murphy (Andrew Leyson/Andrea Leyson)<br /> Ewan Mcgregor (Gerald Smith – Andrea’s boyfriend)<br /> Milla Jovovich (Sandrine Netta – Andrea’s best friend)<br /> Naomi Watts (Emily Bishop Leyson – Andrea’s mother)<br /> Sean Penn (Daniel Leyson – Andrea’s father)<br /> Nicole Kidman (Stella Magnolia – Cabaret owner)<br /> Special appearances by;<br /> Liza Minnelli (Herself)<br /> Jane Fonda (Herself)<br /> Annette Benning (Herself)<br /> Richard Gere (Himself)<br /> Jamie Foxx (Himself)<br /> Jude Law (Himself)<br /> Kevin Spacey (Himself)<br /> <br /> <b>Tagline:</b> "For some life’s Great, but for others, Life’s a Drag!"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>We begin with Andrew Leyson (Cillian Murphy) who tell’s his life story, until he’s 20 we learn that this person has had a sex change and has become Andrea Leyson. Andrea works in a Cabaret with her best friend Sandrine Netta (Milla Jovovich), they both sing to make a living and to make the Cabaret owner - Stella Magnolia (Nicole Kidman) proud of them, they do this so they can have their name told to do biggest agents in America so they can be famous, Andrea’s dream is to be like one of her idol’s Liza Minnelli. </span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">But after singing one night Andrea meets a handsome guy in the form of Gerald Smith (Ewan Mcgregor) and soon life blossoms but as life goes upwards for Andrea, it soon goes down as Andrea’s secret is revealed to Gerald. But soon after a spiral of bad luck occurs, her worst was being raped and her family disowning her. But as life goes from bad to worse, something good is bound to begin.<b><br /> </b> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Wonderful, Emotional a Monumental Triumph!<br /> Life isn’t a Drag no more.<br /> <br /> Oscar Nominations:<br /> Best Picture,<br /> Best Director: Sam Mendes<br /> Best Actor in a Leading role: Cillian Murphy<br /> Best Actress in a Supporting role: Milla Jovovich/Naomi Watts<br /> Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Ewan Mcgregor/Sean Penn<br /> Best Screenplay<br /> Best Score<br /> Best Cinematography<br /> Best Film Editing<br /> Best Costume<br /> Best Art-Direction<br /> Best Sound<br /> Best Sound Editing<br /> Best Make-Up<br /> Best Original Song: Cillian Murphy for “Maybe this time”</span></p>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-51944699410742999602008-06-22T12:35:00.001-07:002008-06-22T12:35:37.600-07:00Life's Support<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Deepak<br /> <b>Location: </b>Appleton</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Life's Support"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by M. Night Shyamalan<br /> Produced by Paul Haggis<br /> Screenplay by Dan Futterman<br /> Music by James Horner<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Haley Joel Osment as Jude Zimmers<br /> Joan Allen as Martha Zimmers<br /> Jake Gyllenhaal as Harvey Samuel Olis<br /> Anna Paquin as Aileen Kasporwicz<br /> Edward Norton as Nathan Zimmers</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"> <b>Tagline:</b> "Lost his loved ones. Now he's losing himself"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>With news from Minneapolis that his uncle met with an accident and is in a coma, 16 year old Jude (Osment), his mother, Martha (Allen) and his girlfriend, Aileen (Paquin) leave for Minneapolis to be with his uncle, Nathan (Norton), until he gets better. Three straight days of living in the hospital had everyone exhausted especially Jude. to add to his misery, rumours had it that his uncle had already died and every started crying loudly until a doctor asked them where their faith was. The doctors announced that there was no hope and that one of the family members had to remove his life support. As no one wanted too, Jude was forced into doing it. He signed a few papers, he hugged his uncle, removed the life support and watched his uncle die in his arms. That day marked the beginning of Jude's mental turmoil. He couldnt sleep, he couldn't sleep. So he resorted to smoking, drinking and sex with prostitutes and made a new friend, Harvey (Gyllenhaal) who was always with him. Despite the way Jude used to treat her, Aillen never left his side nor did his mother. One day, while going for a midnight drive in the woods with Harvey, Jude fell asleep at the wheel of Harvey's car and drove right into a tree, killing Harvey and injuring himself. Out of fear, he ran and kept running till he reached home and didn't tell anyone about it. The memory of him uncle dying in his arms and of his best friend dying next to him and his guilt, most of all kept torturing him. He confined himself to his room and never came out. he started hitting himself and became insane. due to pepeated beating to the head, he went into a coma. Aileen and Mrs. Zimmers began fighting to keep him alive. Just to keep him alive. This is a life-changing story of how guilt destroyed this boy's life.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">If this movie doesn't make you cry, then you aren't human. Oscar-nominee M. Night Shyamalan directs the all-star cast to perfection in one of the best movies of this year. This movie is about a boy, Jude, who's tortured by guilt.The death of his uncle, Nathan, in his hands and the self-imposed guilt of killing his friend Harvey brought about this torture . he only has his mother Martha and his girlfriend Aileen by his side. Haley Joel Osment gives a performance as Jude better than that he gave in Sixth Sense, which won him an Oscar nomination. Oscar winner at the age of 11, Anna paquin who plays Jude's girlfriend brings tears to our eyes when she acts because it is that good. Also, Jake Gyllenhaal gives a perfromance at par with that of his Oscar nominated performance in Brokeback Mountain, as the playboy friend of Jude, Harvey Olis. But it was Oscar nominee Joan Allen who stole the spotlight with her performance as the heart-broken and hurting mother of Jude. Her performance was heart-touching and tearjerking, to say the least, and I felt like hugging her during her dramatic scenes. It's a movie with a lot of dramatic turns. The movie's cast and directing gives us the assurance that it will bag all the gold it is nominated in especially Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress either for Joan Allen or Anna Paquin.<br /> <br /> Nominations:<br /> Best Picture - Paul Haggis<br /> Best Director - M. Night Shyamalan<br /> Best Original Screenplay - Dan Futterman<br /> Best Actor - Haley Joel Osment<br /> Best Supporting Actor - Jake Gyllenhaal<br /> Best Supporting Actress - Anna Paquin<br /> Best Supporting Actress - Joan Allen<br /> Best Original Score - James Horner<br /> Best Film Editing<br /> Best Sound Editing<br /> <br /></span></p>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-2118903838663039092008-06-22T12:34:00.006-07:002008-06-22T12:35:12.500-07:00Love, Ronnie<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Chris<br /> <b>Location: </b>New Jersey</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Love, Ronnie"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Written and Directed by: Curtis Hanson<br /> Produced by: Clint Eastwood<br /> Music by: Thomas Newman<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Clint Eastwood as Ronald Reagan<br /> Jane Fonda as Nancy Reagan<br /> Dana Carvey as George H.W. Bush<br /> Judi Dench as Margaret Thatcher<br /> Judy Davis as Jane Wyman<br /> Catherine Keener as Patti Davis<br /> Tom Cruise as Ron Reagan (JR)<br /> Marcia Gay Harden as Maureen Reagan<br /> Jack Black as Michael Reagan<br /> John Travolta as Bill Clinton<br /> <br /> <b>Tagline:</b> "There He Goes Again"<br /> <br /> Release Date: Summer 2007<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>Ronald Reagan, the most beloved president, was a man of courage and integrity and restored patriotism in a wounded country. Based on his life after the White House on his beloved California ranch, focusing on his battle with Alzheimer's disease, his reconciliation with rebellious daughter Patti and the death of daughter Maureen. Love, Ronnie brilliantly mixes humor and drama to create one of the most touching glimpses of a public figure in cinematic history. The movie begins with him and Nancy before he dies and ends with her on Air Force One reading his letters that he wrote to her over the years.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Love, Ronnie is the heartfelt movie of the year. A brilliant cast brings the larger than life family onto screen. Eastwood will finally get the Best Actor Oscar that has eluded him throughout his career.<br /> <br /> Never before has Alzheimer's disease been displayed so truthfully on screen before. Fonda is back to form with her respectful portrayal as the former first lady. Jack Black shows promising range as the oldest son Michael. Look for show stopping scenes with Judy Davis as Ronald's first wife Jane Wyman, and John Travolta as Bill Clinton. Curtis Hanson wonderfully intertwines Comedy and Drama into this beautiful American Film. Academy Award prospects look strong. Look for recognition in the following categories.<br /> <br /> Nominations:<br /> <br /> Best Picture- Clint Eastwood<br /> Best Actor- Clint Eastwood<br /> Best Actress- Jane Fonda<br /> Best Supporting Actress- Catherine Keener Best Supporting Actress- Marcia Gay Harden<br /> Best Director- Curtis Hanson<br /> Best Adapted Screenplay- Curtis Hanson<br /> Best Score- Thomas Newman<br /> Best Cinematography<br /> Best Film Editing</span></p> <b><i><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#ffffff;"> </span></i></b>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-19882194724390512122008-06-22T12:34:00.005-07:002008-06-22T12:34:53.731-07:00Mad Love<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> D.W. Dillon<br /> <b>Location: </b>Las Vegas, NV</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Mad Love"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by Christopher Nolan<br /> Written by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm<br /> Music by Danny Elfman<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Naomi Watts - Dr. Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn<br /> Johnny Depp - The Joker<br /> Christian Bale - Bruce Wayne/Batman<br /> Michael Caine - Alfred Pennyworth</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"> <b>Tagline:</b> "Crazy in Love"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>From the award winning graphic novel by The Batman Animated Series creators comes the story of Harleen Quinzel, the psychiatrist who tried to understand the mind of The Joker, but in turn fell in love. To prove her feelings, the new Harley Quinn sets out to capture and kill the Batman. Unfortunately, when her feelings aren't fully returned, a love/hate relationship developes, all the while driving even the Joker a little crazy...er.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">It's a mad mad mad love. Christian Bale selflessly takes a back seat for Christopher Nolan to take a different direction with this psuedo-sequel to his previous Batman effort, centralizing on the villians rather than the Batman. He brilliantly and bravely shy's away from Batman's inner struggle to focus on what it's like to be a bit crazy and a bit in love. New Academy darlings Naomi Watts and Johnny Depp are magnetic bringing a mountain of essentic characteristics to their roles. More than enough for the Academy to notice. A brilliant adaptation from a great piece of graphic novel writing.<br /> <br /> Best Picture<br /> Best Director - Christopher Nolan<br /> Best Actress - Naomi Watts<br /> Best Supporting Actor - Johnny Depp<br /> Best Adapted Screenplay - Paul Dini & Bruce Timm<br /> Best Score - Danny Elfman<br /> Best Cinematography<br /> Best Editing<br /> Best Special Effects<br /> Best Costume Design<br /> Best Make-Up</span>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-41663890455464742032008-06-22T12:34:00.003-07:002008-06-22T12:34:32.584-07:00MLK<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Matt Kanter<br /> <b>Location: </b>Washington State</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"MLK"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by Danis Tanovic<br /> Written by Danis Tanovic & Paul Haggis<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Terrence Howard-Martin Luther King Jr.<br /> Jamie Foxx-Malcolm X<br /> Garrett Morris-Martin Luther King Sr.<br /> Irma P. Hall-Alberta Williams King<br /> Regina King-Coretta Scott King<br /> Jaden Smith-Anthony Patterson<br /> Will Smith-Blake Patterson<br /> Reese Witherspoon-Denise Patterson<br /> Sarah Bolger-Emma McTownsend<br /> Brendan Gleeson-Charlie McTownsend<br /> Lindsay Lohan-Sarah McTownsend<br /> Eva Green-Paulette Claude McTownsend<br /> <br /> <b>Tagline:</b> "N/A"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>The first english language feature from criticaly acclaimed director Danis Tanovic ("No Man's Land", Best Foreign Film Academy Award Winner) written by Tanovic and Academy Award winner Paul Haggis ("Crash", "Million Dollar Baby"). A Film that focuses not only on Martin Luther King Jr., but also his future impact on the world. The Film focuses on the height of Martin Luther King's (Academy Award Nominee Terence Howard, "Hustle and Flow" power in the civil rights movement, then we move forward about 6 months after his assasination to watch the story of Anthony Patterson (Newcomer Jaden Smith) a 9 year old half black half white boy who does not yet realize who Martin Luther King was, but personaly knew him as one of his father's (Academy Award Nominee Will Smith, "Ali") friends, then too modern day as recent Irish Immigrant girl Emma McTownsend (Sarah Bolger, "In America") who's only sence of integration is when both the black and white kids make fun of her in her metropolitan Seattle Area school, and the dirty looks her father's (Brendan Gleeson, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire") Trophy Wife Paulette (Eva Green, "Casino Royale") gives her. Along with the powerful cast previously mentioned there's Jamie Foxx (Academy Award Winner "Ray"), Garrett Morris<br /> ("SNL"), Irma P. Hall ("The Ladykillers"), Regina King ("Ray"), Reese Witherspoon (Academy Award Winner, "Walk the Line"), and Lindsay Lohan ("Mean Girls")<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">An amazing film, Danis Tanovic, who is little known in American for his fantastic Bosnian film "No Man's Land", makes an amazing English Language debut with a great film that not only makes us remember MLK in a hopeful way, but also causes us to look at our society today and realize that the only changes made have been made legally, racism and prejudice is still a problem in this country and we have to deal with it. The film has a magnificent screenplay (Co-Written by Tanovic and Super Writer Paul Haggis) and a great cast that most of who'm give their career best, even Jamie Foxx, who out do's his Academy Award Winning Performance in Ray, but still can't hold a candle to Denzel Washington's Portrayal of Malcolm X (Who Foxx plays in the film), the only exception to this is Jaden Smith (son of Will), although he does show potential for future roles. This film is campaigning for these academy award nominations:<br /> <br /> Best Picture<br /> Best Director: Danis Tanovic<br /> Best Original Screenplay: Danis Tanovic & Paul Haggis<br /> Best Actor: Terence Howard<br /> Best Actress: Sarah Bolger<br /> Best Supporting Actor: Jamie Foxx<br /> Best Supporting Actor: Will Smith<br /> Best Supporting Actor: Brendan Gleeson<br /> Best Supporting Actor: Garrett Morris<br /> Best Supporting Actress: Regina King<br /> Best Supporting Actress: Reese Witherspoon<br /> Best Supporting Actress: Eva Green<br /> Best Supporting Actress: Lindsay Lohan<br /> Best Supporting Actress: Irma P. Hall<br /> And Various tech noms including Editing (Hughes Winborn, Academy Award <br /> Winner "Crach) and Costumes (Santino Rice, "Project Runway").</span></p>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-44311622068446660162008-06-22T12:34:00.001-07:002008-06-22T12:34:16.053-07:00Mom's Girl<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Juan Ascencio<br /> <b>Location: </b>Mexico</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Mom's Girl"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by: Stephen Daldry<br /> Screenplay by Buck Henry<br /> Music by Gustavo Santoalalla<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Sophia Blanchard- Julianne Moore<br /> Natasha Walters- Naomi Watts<br /> Charles Norton- Jamie Bell<br /> Patrick Norton-Jeff Daniels<br /> <br /> <b>Tagline:</b> "A mother’s life is always sincere but not always understood"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>Sophia is a divorced working woman whose marriage failure was caused by a severe lack of communication with her husband and confusing feeling that she hid to her family. She lives with her teenage son, Charlie, and her daughter Maureen; even she tries to live peacefully and demonstrate them her sincere love, both blame her for their father’s abandonment, causing a pitiful family instability. Feeling lonely and confused, Sophia finds unconditional understanding and support with one of her best friends, a woman called Natasha, who seems to be confused about her feelings just like her. Both clear their feelings up and their innocent friendship turns into a secret romance. Charlie discovers her mother’s secret relationship and runs away, getting involved in serious drug problems. Sophia’s life becomes a real torment when she has to help her son and solve many other problems such as her daughter’s exaggerated reject, her husband’s resentment and all the difficulties that her new relationship will bring to her life, counting only with the companion of her unconditional friend, Natasha, and the hope of getting her children trust back.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Mom’s girl is film full with real aspects of real life, in the story, we can witness the way human beings surrender to their internal emotions whenever they have a chance as a way of escape from a tired routine life, totally consumed by social pressures that force them to develop an established identity. When this happens, that person leaves behind all those thing that became them a “normal” person, such as love.<br /> <br /> It is really special the authenticity that Julianne Moore gives to her role, Sophia, having the power of making us part of her confusion and need to escape from a existence full of conflicts and the devastating consequences of her actions, the loss of her children’s love and the fear of finding support in a forbidden relationship. Naomi Watts is also impeccable, showing a tremendous acting capacity and capturing her character, who suffers a hard emotional crisis that only ends when she meets Sophia, but that causes another crisis that makes her feel guilty. Jamie Bell and Jeff Daniels add the necessary bitterness to the story, that indirectly helps Sophia to find herself, without ignoring their own identity, characters hurt by life looking desperately for a solution to their problems. Evan R. Wood, as Maureen, makes a perfect performance, playing a girl that, without understanding her mother’s pain, gets emotionally affected, trying to blame someone for all her sadness.<br /> <br /> In conclusion we can say that Stephen Daldry made an extraordinary work, paying attention to every detail, directing a great team that makes the story a real piece of art. The screenplay by Buck Henry is a true jewel to movies, and the music by Santoalalla is the perfect frame to represent human loneliness and confusion. This kind of projects can not be ignored by the AMPAS because of its originality, sensitivity, touching performances and the big talent of Stephen Daldry directing a big team<br /> <br /> Awards for consideration:<br /> <br /> Best Picture<br /> Best director (Stephen Daldry)<br /> Actress in a leading role (Julianne Moore)<br /> Supporting Actress (Naomi Watts)<br /> Supporting Actor (Jamie Bell, Jeff Daniels)<br /> Original Screenplay<br /> Music Score</span></p> <b><i><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#ffffff;"> </span></i></b>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-32144593786101073502008-06-22T12:33:00.005-07:002008-06-22T12:33:58.517-07:00Pretty Young<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> James Somerton<br /> <b>Location: </b>Nova Scotia, CA</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Pretty Young"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed By: Gus Van Zant<br /> Written By: James E.W. Somerton<br /> Music By: James Newton Howard<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Robin McNeil as Lexi Grant (Alexis Kuff)<br /> Jake Gyllenhaal as Jeremy Glenn (Alex Stone)<br /> Jenna Jameson as Traci Empire<br /> Linsdsay Lohan as Jessica James<br /> Michael Imperioli as Agent Anderson</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"> <b>Tagline:</b> "A Different Kind of Love Story"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>Lexi Grant is a young girl who has everything going for her; she's beautiful, smart, funny, and popular. The only thing that she can't seem to get is a job, which all of her friends have. She searched desperately for employment and finally finds it as a model. But modeling can only go so far and she begins nude modeling and eventually finds herself being drawn into the world of porn. Her life begins falling apart as she falls deeper and deeper in drugs, the man she loves dies because of something she did, and her once massive popularity in porn has dwindled to almost nothing. She has no family left to run to and the FBI is after her for what she has done. All of this before she turns eighteen.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Pretty Young Thing" is a showcase for new and old talent. With a brilliant script by a first time writer and the direction of a season vet., the story speeds ahead, never losing the audience. Robin McNeil brings Lexi Grant to life to the vigor and life of teenaged spirit, but gives Alexis Kuff the inner darkness of a drugged out junkie. The rest of the cast, including <br /> real -life queen of porn Jenna Jameson as the venomous ex-porn queen turned producer, Traci Empire, make the viewer believe that what they are seeing are actual events, not the fictional account of so many people in the world of porn. A brillitant screenplay, fantastic direction, and a steller cast bring "Pretty Young Thing" out into the world with all the glitz and horrors of the porn world.<br /> <br /> Best Picture.<br /> Best Director: Gus Van Zant.<br /> Best Original Screenplay: James E.W. Somerton.<br /> Best Original Score: James Newton Howard.<br /> Best Actress: Robin McNeil.<br /> Best Supporting Actress: Jenna Jameson.<br /> Best Supporting Actor: Jake Gyllenhaal</span>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-19336748729506212182008-06-22T12:33:00.003-07:002008-06-22T12:33:36.910-07:00Rocket Man<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Corey<br /> <b>Location: </b>LA</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Rocket Man"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by Ang Lee<br /> Written by Alan Ball<br /> Original Score by Elton John<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Justin Timberlake as Elton John<br /> Freddie Highmore as Young Elton John<br /> Michelle Pfeiffer as Renate Blauel<br /> Jeremy Piven as David Furnish<br /> <br /> <b>Tagline:</b> "Underneath the pop icon, there was a confused sole"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>Rocket Man shows the interesting life of one of the greatest rock and piano musicians of all time, Elton John. Starting out showing his childhood, Elton grows up amidst confusion over his sexual orientation. During the 70's, he becomes a rock icon. After his start up of fame, he goes through one marriage to a German recording engineer Renate Blauel, then another to ad exec David Furnish after the realization that he is a homosexual. After being knighted by the Queen, he still reigns as a pop icon today.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Music star Justin Timberlake takes a serious role in his adaptation of his personal hero. Young Freddie Highmore is outstanding for his bit role. Michelle Pfeiffer and Jeremy Piven are also stunning in their supporting roles as lovers of Elton. While not delving too deeply into the sexual side of Elton's life, Ang Lee brings the magnificient approach he had with Brokeback Mountain to this film. As only right, Elton John himself conducts an original score bringing also along his previous hits. Rocket Man could be potentially nominated in these categories:<br /> <br /> Best Picture<br /> Best Director: Ang Lee<br /> Best Screenplay: Alan Ball<br /> Best Original Score: Elton John<br /> Best Actor: Justin Timberlake<br /> Best Supporting Actor: Freddie Highmore<br /> Best Supporting Actress: Michelle Pfeiffer<br /> Best Supporting Actor: Jeremy Piven<br /> And other various technical categories</span></p> <b><i><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#ffffff;"> </span></i></b>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-17956735576504110132008-06-22T12:33:00.001-07:002008-06-22T12:33:19.723-07:00Talitha<b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">uthor</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> Matthew LaRusso<br /> <b>Location: </b>New Jersey</span> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"Talitha"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by: Robert Zemeckis<br /> Written By: Clark Gregg and Robert Zemeckis<br /> Music By: Alan Silvestri<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Paul Bettany as John Munro<br /> Daniel Craig as Stephen Sagemore<br /> Rachel Weisz as Rachel Munro<br /> Kate Winslet as Colleen Sagemore<br /> Anthony Hopkins as Det. Jon Lyles<br /> David Duchovny as the Mastermind<br /> <br /> <b>Tagline:</b> "Control is an illusion..."<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>A psychological thriller from Robert Zemeckis about two men whose wives are killed in the same car accident, but soon unlock clues to learn that there is much more to their wives deaths than meets the eye.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">This edge of your seat thriller from brilliant film-maker Robert Zemeckis leaves the audience short of breath, with a plot full of secrets and great cinematic twists. An unrelenting and frantic score help build to the shocking ending. Paul Bettany gives an inspiring performance as a vengeful husband while David Duchovny is shockingly brilliant, mysterious and crazy as the unnamed Mastermind. A breathtaking final fight scene between Duchovny and Bettany leaves the audience clenching to their seats and wanting more. Incredible film making.<br /> <br /> Best Picture<br /> Best Director: Robert Zemeckis<br /> Beat Actor: Paul Bettany<br /> Best Supporting Actor: David Duchovny<br /> Original Screenplay<br /> Score<br /> Editing<br /> Cinematography</span></p>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279839282330936108.post-645345596311308402008-06-22T12:32:00.003-07:002008-06-22T12:32:59.301-07:00The Punch<p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Author</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"><b>:</b> D.W. Dillon<br /> <b>Location: </b>Las Vegas, NV</span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">"The Punch"</span></b></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Directed by John Sayles<br /> Written by John Sayles & John Fienstein<br /> Adapted from the book by John Fienstein<br /> Music by Jerry Goldsmith<br /> <br /> <b>Principal Cast:</b></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Will Smith - Kermit Washington (Lakers Power Forward)<br /> Jesse Spencer - Rudy Tomjanovich (Rockets Guard)<br /> Thandi Newton - Pat Carter Washington (Wife)<br /> Don Cheadle - Calvin Murphy (Rockets Point Guard)<br /> Jeff Bridges - Jerry West (Lakers Coach)<br /> William Devane - Pete Newell (Lakers GM/Mentor)<br /> Dennis Hopper - Ted Green (Sportswriter)</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;"> <b>Tagline:</b> "The Punch Heard Around The World"<br /> <br /> <b>Synopsis: </b>Lakers power forward Kermit Washington, dubbed presumably by the media as "The Enforcer" during a time in the NBA when fighting was almost as common in the sport as it was in hockey, tries to find redemption after breaking the face of Rockets guard Rudy Tomjanovich in a game. Through death threats, constantly being traded from team to team, the complete regret of what happened to Rudy T. and with hope running thin, Kermit re-invents himself, dedicated to helping the struggling people of Rwanda.<br /> <br /> <b>What the press would say:</b></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ffffff;">Based on the book by John Feinstein, John Sayles sinks his directing talents into his second sports film (first, Eight Men Out), this time taking on one of the most horrific incidents in NBA history. Will Smith plays redemption to the fullest and tacks on another brilliant sporting performance. Jeff Bridges and Thandi Newton pull off strong supporting roles. A well-developed character study of a film which makes it a strong contender for Best Picture. Jerry Goldsmith scores his second basketball film (Hoosiers), almost locking himself in for a nomination.<br /> <br /> Best Picture<br /> Best Director - John Sayles<br /> Best Actor - Will Smith<br /> Best Supporting Actor - Jeff Bridges<br /> Best Supporting Actress - Thandi Newton<br /> Best Adapted Screenplay - John Sayles & John Fienstein<br /> Best Cinematography - Roger Deakins<br /> Best Score - Jerry Goldsmith<br /> Best Editing<br /> Best Sound<br /> Best Sound Editing<br /> Best Costume</span></p> <b><i><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#ffffff;"> </span></i></b>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15013369335142421901noreply@blogger.com0