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16 articles from 2009
10 Most Underrated Young Actors
12 October 2009 7:54 PM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Cinema is filled with multi-talented young actors who bring to life all types of characters. Sometimes, a role is given to the wrong guy - just because he has the looks (pin-up pretty, looks awesome wearing trunks) and the connection (a powerful talent agent at his side). But when the role is given to the right guy - moviegoers get to witness something unique, memorable and powerful, even magical. Anyway, even the 'right guy' needs an agent, of course...
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- - - Underrated versus Overrated: If you've watched Jumper, then you'll notice the difference between Jamie Bell and Hayden Christensen - Bell has undeniable screen presence, I can't say the same with Hayden. It could have been different if Tom Sturridge was retained to play Hayden's part. Anyway, who am I to argue? Christensen has more box office appeal than the relatively unknown Sturridge, but acting-wise?
So, »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Little Scene : Scarecrow
30 July 2009 6:07 AM, PDT | t5m.com | See recent t5m.com news »
(1973, Schatzberg) When Scarecrow premiered (and won the Ex-aequo award) at Cannes in 1973 Al Pacino had was hot off The Godfather and Gene Hackman had just completed The Poseidon Adventure and had already won an Oscar for his role in The French Connection. Popeye Doyle and Micheal Corleone face to face, two of the stars of the decade jostling for position. Pacino, buoyant, having just had Francis Ford Coppola fight for him to stay in the greatest family saga of all time, would walk straight into Serpico and Dog Day Afternoon for Sidney Lumet and into one of the greatest acting careers in history. Hackman, himself was about to star in the masterful The Conversation (again for Coppola) and was (arguably) at the peak of his career. So what's this beautiful little dual character study called Scarecrow sandwiched, on IMDb between some of the most acclaimed and influential movies of the »
- Neil Innes
Dr. Death Movie Expanded/Is Sacha Baron Cohen in danger?/Broken Social Scene movie/Rip Walter Cronkite
20 July 2009 7:47 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
New cast in Kervorkian film: The cast of the new film about the high profile doctor, Dr. Jack Kervorkian, who fought "...to establish the right to die for terminally ill patients..." has announced an expansion of its cast. The made-for-tv film is entitled "You Don't Know Jack," and it will be directed by Barry Levinson. As announced "back in May" the title role will be filled by Al Pacino. Recently, "Susan Sarandon and John Goodman have also joined..." I think this is some brilliant and solid casting. Who can think of a better person to play Dr. Kervorkian than Pacino; who can play everything from intense caricatures of evil from a coke-fuelled gangster in "Scarface" to the Devil himself in "The Devil's Advocate." He can also show incredible humanity like in "Scent of a Woman." Both Sarandon and Goodman are solid actors who I feel are underrated talents. As great »
- Drew Williamson
Reed’s Bargain Bin: S1m0ne
6 July 2009 10:15 AM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Reed’s Bargain Bin [1] is a recurring column where Reed Farrington tells us about a movie he bought for under $5, and whether or not he regrets the purchase. Despite the clever title and participation of Al Pacino, S1m0ne did not receive much attention from critics or movie theatre audiences when it came out in 2002. The director, Andrew Niccol, had some acclaim as a result of having directed Gattaca (a smart science fiction film about a physically defective human in a genetically manipulated world) and having written The Truman Show (a smart allegorical film about a man who's oblivious to the fact that his life has been manufactured for the purposes of a television show). S1m0ne also has a high concept idea behind it: a movie director creates a computer generated actor who becomes a star while only he knows that the actor is computer generated. I think I’ve had »
- Reed
Obama Beats Pitt And Beckham To Top Style Poll
16 June 2009 4:00 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
America's leader President Barack Obama has beaten out Brad Pitt and David Beckham to top a new poll to find the world's Most Stylish Man.
The movie star came in second and soccer stud Beckham was third on the list, which was compiled by top shirtmakers Thomas Pink.
The company asked 3,000 men visiting their stores around Europe and America for their style guru opinions - and the majority opted for Obama.
The top 10 style icons on the list are:
1. Barack Obama
2. Brad Pitt
4. Daniel Craig
5. Al Pacino
7. Bill Nighy
8. Andy Warhol
10. Will Smith »
Streep Picked For Lifetime Achievement Award
27 April 2009 5:05 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Meryl Streep is set to rule the Rome Film Festival - she will be honoured with the top award to mark her outstanding career.
The Out of Africa star will receive the Marcus Aurelius Lifetime Achievement Award, which has previously been bestowed upon industry legends such as Sir Sean Connery and Al Pacino.
Streep will reflect upon her four decades as she hosts an on-stage discussion for the event's guests, sharing insights acquired throughout her lengthy career.
The fourth annual Rome Film Festival is scheduled to run from 15 to 23 October. »
Pattinson Struggled With Open Gay Sex Scene
13 March 2009 12:15 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Actor Robert Pattinson was wracked with nerves while filming a gay sex scene for new Salvador Dali biopic Little Ashes - because the entire crew was watching, including a group of workmen.
The Twilight hunk portrays the Spanish surrealist artist in the forthcoming movie, but admits the toughest part of the job was having to strip off for the intimate tryst on an open set.
He tells GQ magazine, "(The hardest part was) trying to do it doggie-style. Trying to have a nervous breakdown while doing it doggie-style. And it wasn’t even a closed set. There were all these Spanish electricians giggling to themselves.”
The project is one of three Dali biopics in the works. Al Pacino will play the artist in Dali & I: The Surrealist Story, while Antonio Banderas is set to star in another tribute film. »
De Niro & Pacino Team Up Again - For Lawsuit
4 March 2009 11:00 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Robert De Niro and Al Pacino have joined forces to sue the makers of their recent movie Righteous Kill - in a dispute over a watch featured in the film.
The shot of Pacino wearing a Tutima timepiece in the 2008 drama has already sparked a legal battle between the movie's production company and the watch firm. Bosses at Millennium Films accused Tutima executives of failing to hand over a $50,000 (£35,000) fee for a three-second close-up shot of one of their watches.
And now both of the film's stars have become embroiled in the case, filing suit against the film's distribution company Overture Films claiming they never authorised a commercial tie-in with the watch company.
De Niro and Pacino accuse movie chiefs of failing to tell them about the deal with Tutima and insist they would never have agreed to the plan.
The papers state: "Had their permission been sought, both De Niro and Pacino would have flatly refused to consent to the use of their names, voices and/or likenesses in connection with the tie-in."
The stars name both Overture and Tutima USA Inc. as defendants and are seeking unspecified damages.
A statement from Overture Films reads, "We are surprised by this action as Overture Films has not received any communication on this matter for months from Pacino, De Niro or their representatives. We take lawsuits very seriously and our legal team is addressing the issue." »
King Lear Cancelled
26 February 2009 4:05 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
A Hollywood adaptation of Shakespearean tragedy King Lear has been cancelled after reportedly falling victim to the current global economic crisis.
The film was due to star Sir Anthony Hopkins in the title role alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Keira Knightly and Naomi Watts as the monarch's three daughters.
The $36 million (£25 million) production was announced at last year's Cannes Film Festival in France but has now been scrapped.
The decision was reportedly made after movie bosses found it difficult to secure the required investment.
A spokeswoman for Ruby Films, the production company behind the film, says, "Ruby are no longer doing it - the film will no longer go ahead. It has not really been announced."
The move now clears the way for a rival production from director Michael Radford, starring Al Pacino, which will still go ahead.
The movie industry has seen more than a dozen adaptations of Shakespeare's famous work, most notably a 1983 version starring Sir Laurence Olivier and Dame Diana Rigg. »
Razzie winners!
22 February 2009 7:34 PM, PST | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
So, the winners of this year's Razzie's were announced in Los Angeles last night, the eve of the Oscars. The big winner on the night was the fantastic Mike Myers and his film The Love Guru, which, let's face it was crap. Myers picked up worst actor and the movie got worst screenplay and the big one, worst picture. Here's how the rest shaped up.
Worst Picture:
* In The Name of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale
Worst Actor:
* Larry the Cable Guy (Witless Protection)
* Al Pacino (88 Minutes, Righteous Kill)
* Mark Wahlberg (The Happening, Max Payne)
Worst Actress:
* Paris Hilton (The Hottie and the Nottie)
* Jessica Alba (The Eye, The Love Guru)
* The Cast of The Women (Annette Bening, Eva Mendes, Debra Messing, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Meg Ryan »
'Drunk' Pacino Thrilled To Lose Out On Serpico Oscar
22 February 2009 5:45 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Al Pacino was delighted he missed out on an Oscar in 1974 for cop drama Serpico, because he was so drugged and drunk at the ceremony he would never have made it onstage.
The star secured his second nomination for his role as honest cop Frank Serpico, but he missed out on the Best Actor prize to Save the Tiger star Jack Lemmon.
But Pacino wasn't disappointed. He says, "It was booze, pills, stuff to alter my mood. I thought, 'If I get this who knows if I'll be able to make it to the stage.' As Jack Lemmon won I smiled and applauded like the happiest man on the planet". »
Rourke's Pacino Ambitions
10 February 2009 11:05 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Mickey Rourke aspired to be as successful as movie legend Al Pacino - but ended up paying the price for his dreams.The Wrestler star looked up to the legendary actor and director when he was starting out in movies, wanting to become as big as Pacino.
But the actor's desire to achieve the same success as The Godfather star made Rourke think he was untouchable - and Hollywood ended up rejecting him.
He says, "I wanted to be as big as Al Pacino. I thought my acting ability was enough so I didn't play by the rules, I ignored all the politics, I upset people and in the end I lost everything."
Rourke battled drug addiction and spent years in the movie wilderness as a result of his attitude - but is now receiving critical acclaim and award recognition for his turn in the hit fight movie.
And the 56-year-old is adamant he won't do anything to jeopardise his current success: "Now I am back and I am going to stay with this work ethic until I die." »
Righteous Kill DVD Review -- Ben says you should watch Heat instead
9 February 2009 | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
When “Righteous Kill” was first announced and I found out that Robert Deniro and Al Pacino were going to be in a movie together again and this time actually share more than one scene, I was incredibly stoked. These guys are both legends, although both have faltered here and there over the last decade; Deniro with such flops as “Rocky and Bullwinkle” and “15 Minutes,” while Al Pacino’s “88 Minutes” was panned and I don’t think anyone saw “Two for the Money.” Any misstep along the way for me cannot counterbalance the greatness of these two stars. Movies like “Raging Bull,” “Heat,” “Taxi Driver,” “Donnie Brasco,” and “The Godfather” will never be tainted, they are all some of the best movies of all time with some of the best performances of all time. Now that these two acting powerhouses have teamed up again, I was hoping for great »
Pacino Is Crowned King Lear
4 February 2009 4:10 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Hollywood legend Al Pacino is joining forces with filmmaker Michael Radford for their second shot at Shakespeare - the pair is planning a big screen adaptation of King Lear. The Oscar-winner will take on the film's title role of an ageing pre-Roman British monarch who loses everything due to his scheming daughters' plots.
It's the first time Pacino has tackled the part, although he has played a string of the playwright's other famous characters during his career.
The Scarface star previously worked with Radford on 2004's The Merchant of Venice, in which he played the story's central character, Shylock.
And Pacino will be in good company - some of acting's most revered talents have played the ageing King, including Laurence Olivier, Orson Welles and most recently Sir Ian McKellan.
And King Lear's producer Barry Navidi, who also worked on Merchant of Venice, insists it has taken years to persuade Pacino to play the role - but is adamant it was worth the wait.
He tells Variety, "Al (Pacino) has been offered this role many times over the years, but didn't feel ready.
"He's ready now. The film will be true to its period, very similar to the classical look of Merchant of Venice. Michael (Radford) came up with the most brilliant adaptation and Al and I flipped for it." »
Pacino Watch At Centre Of Lawsuit
21 January 2009 10:59 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
A shot of Al Pacino's watch in movie Righteous Kill has sparked a lawsuit after the watchmaker allegedly refused to cough up money to advertise their timepiece on screen.
The production company behind the movie, Millennium Films, filed a suit Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court claiming that watch company Tutima USA has failed to pay the arranged $50,000 (GBP35,000) fee to show a three-second close-up shot of one of their watches.
The film company is also claiming $1,000,000 (GBP700,000) in advertising that Tutima allegedly said they would purchase, reports TMZ.com.
No further details were available as WENN went to press. »
Love Guru Leads Razzie Awards
21 January 2009 8:11 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Mike Myers' comedy The Love Guru is leading this year's Golden Raspberry Awards after scoring seven nominations at the naming and shaming of the year's worst movies.
Funnyman Myers is nominated in the Worst Actor category, and his castmates Sir Ben Kingsley and Verne Troyer also received Worst Supporting Actor nods for their performances in the comedy, about a spiritual healer.
Other actors up for the Worst Actor dishonour include Mark Wahlberg (The Happening and Max Payne) and Al Pacino, who garnered nods for both 88 Minutes and Righteous Kill.
The Love Guru is also up for the Worst Picture Award, competing with M Night Shyamalan's ecological thriller The Happening, Paris Hilton's farce The Hottie and the Nottie, Disaster Movie, Meet the Spartans and In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale.
The hotel heiress gets three nods for her turn in the comedy picture, as well as another Worst Actress nomination for Repo! The Genetic Opera.
Hilton will compete for that gong against Jessica Alba (The Love Guru and The Eye), the stars of The Women (Annette Bening, Eva Mendes, Debra Messing, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Meg Ryan), What Happened In Vegas' Cameron Diaz and Kate Hudson for both Fool's Gold and My Best Friend.s Girl.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Hollywood on 21 February - a day before the Academy Awards take place. »
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16 articles from 2009
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