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Bad Lieutenants and Magnificent Sevens – the golden rules of the cinematic remake
31 December 2009 2:00 PM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
Magnificent Seven, The Ring, Psycho, The Preacher's Wife – some remakes are an improvement, some are an abysmal waste of time. Joe Queenan judges the pack
In 1992, Abel Ferrara made a very dark, very depressing movie called Bad Lieutenant. In it, Harvey Keitel played a morally bankrupt police officer who seeks redemption by investigating the rape of a nun who refuses to bring charges against her assailant, turning the Bad Lieutenant into the Mad Lieutenant. The film did nothing at the box office, and is remembered mostly because it is the motion picture in which Keitel shows off his penis. There was at the time no great demand for Keitel – a fine actor, but never a matinee idol – to show off his penis, even though it was a very splendid penis indeed, nor has there been any grassroots groundswell of support for this sort of thing afterwards.
Not so long ago, »
- Joe Queenan
First Hi-Res “Chloe” Movie Photos
29 December 2009 5:37 AM, PST | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
Take a look at these great photos of two beauties Julianne Moore and Amanda Seyfried and here’s Liam Neeson too. The trio star in Atom Egoyan’s new movie “Chloe.”
Amanda Seyfried and Julianne Moore | Chloe
Catherine (Moore) and David (Neeson) are at first glance the perfect couple. Happily married with a talented teenage son, they appear to have an idyllic life. But when David misses a flight and his surprise birthday party, Catherine’s long simmering suspicions rise to the surface.
Amanda Seyfried and Julianne Moore | Chloe
Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore | Chloe
Suspecting infidelity, she decides to hire an escort (Seyfried) to seduce her husband and test his loyalty. Catherine finds herself ‘directing’ Chloe’s encounters with David, and Chloe’s end of the bargain is to report back, the descriptions becoming increasingly graphic as the meetings multiply.
Amanda Seyfried and Liam Neeson | Chloe »
- Fiona
Mesrine double bill swaggers onto UK DVD and Blu-ray
26 December 2009 8:26 AM, PST | Twitch | See recent Twitch news »
Who'd have thought the director of the pointless and forgettable Assault On Precinct 13 remake could turn out such a thoroughly entertaining crime epic. Doubt ye not though because Jean-François Richet's biopic of the self-aggrandising French bank robber, jail-breaker, womaniser and author is a belter of a crime thriller.
Both Killer Instinct (pt1) and Public Enemy Number 1 (pt 2) manage to be gripping, action-packed and very funny for a combined running time of nearly 4 hours. This in no small part is down to a hugely charismatic Vincent Cassel, carrying more bravado as Jacques Mesrine (pronounced May-reen...) than the entire cast of Goodfellas, shooting, shagging and posturing his way across Algeria, France and Canada. The supporting cast add some more colour to proceedings with the frankly stunning Ludivine Sagnier and The Diving Bell And The Butterfly's Mathieu Amalric (as fellow inmate Francois Besse) standing out. The ever-reliable Gerard Depardieu »
Depardieu 'Admits Drunkenly Smashing Up Car'
23 December 2009 11:56 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Veteran French actor Gerard Depardieu could face a charge of criminal damage after allegedly telling police he drunkenly smashed up a car parked outside his Parisian home.
The Green Card star was reportedly spotted by passersby on Sunday night "swaying and staggering" in the French capital's Left Bank District while heading towards his luxury townhouse.
Depardieu then allegedly stopped at a vehicle parked outside a nightclub close to his home, and repeatedly kicked the car's doors and smashed the windscreen with a punch. He is then said to have "walked calmly" away from the damage.
According to police sources quoted in the French newspaper Le Parisien, Depardieu has admitted he smashed up the car, but couldn't explain why.
He has been called to face questions at a local police station after Christmas, reports the publication.
If the vehicle's owner files an official complaint, the actor could face a charge of criminal damage and be fined by the courts. »
The top 10 films of 2009 you probably won't have seen
21 December 2009 4:35 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
A stray Chabrol, the next Juno and more Toni Servillo brilliance are among this year's hidden gems on the festival circuit. Hunt them down now before they're buried for ever
Home festivaling is one of the few perks of losing mobility through a back injury. What better way to cover 300+ screen events across the UK for Empire Online's Festivals & Seasons page than letting them come to you? Much festival fare falls squarely into the three-star category. But, every now and then, a disc arrives in the post containing a gem that leaves you wondering how the distributors missed it. So here's a personal selection of the festival favourites that have either failed to secure a UK release in 2009 or are not currently on the schedule for next year.
10) Let's Dance (dir. Noémie Lvovsky, France)
Festivals are invariably stuffed with quirky ensemble pieces, with Laís Bodanzky's superbly choreographed The Ballroom »
- David Parkinson
Top French Thesps 'Figure' in Ozon's Potiche
12 December 2009 6:25 PM, PST | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
Coming off the recent, critically well-received, smaller in scale Le Refuge (a drama that initially is conceived as an addiction drama but is better labeled as a film about yearning and loneliness, François Ozon has commenced shooting his 12th feature titled Potiche. - Coming off the recent, critically well-received, smaller in scale Le Refuge (a drama that initially is conceived as an addiction drama but is better labeled as a film about yearning and loneliness, François Ozon has commenced shooting his 12th feature titled Potiche. He'll be A couple of last minute adjustments, headliners Ludivine Sagnier and Cécile De France appear to have been replaced by Karin Viard and Judith Godrèche, and Ozon will be reuniting with Catherine Deneuve (8 Women) and Jérémie Renier. Filling out the cast we find Gérard Depardieu take the supporting role and Fabrice Luchini playing the antagonist. »
- Ioncinema.com Staff
Atom Egoyan’s “Chloe” Clip And Poster
7 December 2009 7:39 AM, PST | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
Take a look at a clip and poster for new Atom Egoyan’s movie “Chloe” premiered at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival.
This is actually remake of the French 2004 thriller “Nathalie…” directed by Anne Fontaine starring Gerard Depardieu, Fanny Ardant, Emmanuelle Beart.
Egoyan’s “Chloe” stars Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson and Amanda Seyfried.
Catherine (Moore) and David (Neeson) are at first glance the perfect couple. Happily married with a talented teenage son, they appear to have an idyllic life. But when David misses a flight and his surprise birthday party, Catherine’s long simmering suspicions rise to the surface.
Suspecting infidelity, she decides to hire an escort (Seyfried) to seduce her husband and test his loyalty. Catherine finds herself ‘directing’ Chloe’s encounters with David, and Chloe’s end of the bargain is to report back, the descriptions becoming increasingly graphic as the meetings multiply.
Chloe Poster
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- Fiona
Miami Jewish Film Festival Kicks Off On January 16
7 December 2009 3:14 AM, PST | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »
The Miami Jewish Film Festival will be kicking off on January 16 and the festival is sure to have something for everyone. This year's lineup will feature movies ranging from side-splitting comedies to serious dramas.
The 10-day event will open with "A Matter of Size," a comedy that follows an overweight Israeli chef who works in a Japanese restaurant and seeks happiness as a Sumo wrestler.
Other films featured in the festival include romances and true-life adaptations. Stars such as Catherine Deneuve, Lainie Kazan, Gérard Depardieu, Eli Wallach, Patrick Swazye and Carmen Electra will be featured in the various movies.
The festival, which was picked as the Best Film Festival in Miami in 2009 by New Times, will run from January 16 until January 24. It is being presented by the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education. Film fans can go to www.miamijewishfilmfestival.com to view more information on the festival or to purchase tickets. »
Depardieu's Guilt Over Son's Death
30 November 2009 8:16 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Gerard Depardieu is still wracked with guilt over the tragic death of his son Guillaume last year because they "weren't speaking" at the time of his passing.
Guillaume died last October at the age of 37 after suffering complications linked to a bout of pneumonia.
The French actor admits he always endured a strained relationship with his son, whose troubled life included a battle with drug addiction, two stints in prison, and a motorcycle accident which led to the amputation of his leg.
The pair's bond was further weakened when Guillaume published a book in which he branded his father "a coward, a cheater and a chronic liar" and the spat meant the pair weren't in contact when he passed away in Paris, France.
And Depardieu still wonders whether he could have been more supportive throughout Guillaume's turbulent life.
He says, "In 2003, in his book, he called me 'a coward, a cheater and a chronic liar.' The only thing we had in common were our demons. I wasn't speaking to him (at the time of his death.) I cut him off. My son was very difficult, incorrigible. (But) Guillaume's life was not easy. He experimented with drugs, and then had a bad crash on his motorbike. He had been in pain for many years. Because of his drug addiction, he went to prison twice, he admitted to being a male prostitute, as 'an act of rebellion against me.'
"(He) was too brilliant and too fragile for life. I tried to help him, but it's hard to grow up in the shadow of your father - even when your father isn't famous. I tried my best to be a father. I told him to come to me if he was in trouble. What more could I have done, I wonder." »
A Serious Man and the odd movie out
29 November 2009 1:30 PM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
A Serious Man may be getting rave reviews – but it's like nothing the Coens have made before. Joe Queenan on weird one-offs and the directors who make them
About halfway through the very funny, very disturbing, very ethnic new film A Serious Man, the modern-day Job who is the serious man in question climbs up on to the roof of his ghastly 1960s Minneapolis suburban home and tries to adjust the antenna to improve his TV reception. Beleaguered on all fronts – conjugally, professionally, medically – Larry Gopnik, a dorky physics professor who may be about to lose his job and is very likely to lose his family, is a bright, principled Jewish man whose children have begged him to fix the antenna so they can watch F Troop, an idiotic 1960s comedy. Many of Larry's travails unfold as songs from Jefferson Airplane's seminal 1967 LP Surrealistic Pillow play in the background. »
- Joe Queenan
Birthday Suits: Ryan and Anne. Get 'Em While They're Hot
12 November 2009 5:31 AM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
Nov. 12th: Celebrating the birthdays of the filmic and famous
1840 Auguste Rodin, sculptor... still waiting on a biopic though Gerard Depardieu did play him in Camille Claudel (1988). In his honor today, get naked and strike a memorable pose.
1922 Kim Hunter, "Stellaaa!"
1929 Grace Kelly, princess
1942 Wallace Shawn, "inconceivable!"
1945 Neil Young, musician
1947 Patrice Leconte, director (Ridicule, The Widow of St. Pierre, Monsieur Hire, etcetera)
1958 Megan Mullally, Karen no more
1963 Susumu Terajima, Japanese actor
1973 Radha Mitchell, actress. Melinda²
1978 Alexandra Maria Lara, international schauspielerin
Finally, let's hear it for one-time Oscar nominees Ryan Gosling, turning 29 today, and Anne Hathaway, turning 27. Will it be tricky for them to find worthy follow ups to Half Nelson and Rachel Getting Married? Being in demand, which they both unquestionably are, is different than finding challenging three-dimensional parts. Hathaway has 10 projects somewhere on that long and volatile road to the screen the most exciting of which, from an acting standpoint, »
- NATHANIEL R
AFI Fest 2009: Precious, The White Ribbon, Ajami
31 October 2009 10:58 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire by Lee Daniels (top); The White Ribbon by Michael Haneke (middle); Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Filippo Timi in Vincere by Marco Bellocchio (bottom) Among the Sunday, Nov. 1, highlights at the AFI Fest 2009 at the Chinese Theater complex in Hollywood are: Lu Chuan’s historical drama City of Life and Death, winner of the Golden Shell for best picture at the San Sebastian Film Festival Claude Chabrol’s psychological mystery-drama Bellamy, his first collaboration with Gérard Depardieu Lee Daniels‘ Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire, a strong possibility for the Oscar 2010 best picture shortlist and the Sundance 2009 Us Narrative Jury Prize winner Michael Haneke’s Palme d’Or winner and potential Oscar 2010 contender [...] »
- Andre Soares
Ciff 2009: The winners! And our reviews
22 October 2009 6:39 PM, PDT | blogs.suntimes.com/ebert | See recent Roger Ebert's Blog news »
Tina Mabry's "Mississippi Damned," an independent American production, won the Gold Hugo as the best film in the 2009 Chicago International Film Festival, and added Gold Plaques for best supporting actress (Jossie Thacker) and best screenplay (Mabry). It tells the harrowing story of three black children growing up in rural Mississippi in circumstances of violence and addiction. The film's trailer and an interview with Mabry are linked at the bottom.
Kylee Russell in "Mississippi Damned"
The win came over a crowed field of competitors from all over the world, many of them with much larger budgets. The other big winner at the Pump Room of the Ambassador East awards ceremony Saturday evening was by veteran master Marco Bellocchio of Italy, who won the Silver Hugo as best director for "Vincere," the story of Mussolini's younger brother. Giovanna Mezzogiorno and Filippo Timi won Silver Hugos as best actress and actor, »
- Roger Ebert
AFI Fest 2009 Line-up
21 October 2009 12:40 AM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
The complete lineup for the 23rd edition of the American Film Institute (AFI) Fest presented by Audi has been announced. Wes Anderson’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox” has already been announced as the opening night gala. The Weinstein Company’s “A Single Man” will have its Us premiere at the festival’s Closing Night Gala. Sony Pictures Classics’ “The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus” has been selected as the Centerpiece Screening Gala presentation.
The film festival, which will debut it’s groundbreaking “See a Film on Us” initiative featuring complimentary tickets to all films including a limited number of seats at each Gala Presentation, will be headquartered at the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel between October 30 and November 5. AFI Fest will then move to Santa Monica for the final two days of screenings presented in association with the American Film Market (Afm).
AFI Fest 2009 will mark the return »
- Allan Ford
DVD: Review:DVDs In Brief: October 14, 2009
13 October 2009 10:00 PM, PDT | avclub.com | See recent The AV Club news »
Is nothing sacred? It seems like only yesterday—if yesterday was, say, 20 years ago—that the Andie MacDowell/Gérard Depardieu rom-com Green Card walked off with America’s heart, and now the Sandra Bullock vehicle The Proposal (Buena Vista) has come along to steal its “immigrant marries to stay in the country but improbably falls in love” premise. For this sly piece of counter-programming, summer audiences rewarded Bullock and co-star Ryan Reynolds with a sleeper hit. But we will never forget you, Green Card!… Following the bellicose third entry in his Spider-Man franchise, Sam Raimi’s horror-comedy Drag »
Columbus Day Tales Of Discovery, Real And Imagined
12 October 2009 12:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Today is Columbus Day, a federal holiday when people are meant to take some time to reflect on the 1492 arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World, the continents now known as North and South America. Most people just use the free day to brunch, shop and chill, but it's really one of those half holidays where only certain members of the gainfully employed community actually have the time off.
Still, the message of exploration, discovery, is always worth reflecting on. There are few untouched regions left on this planet, so discovery has become more of a scientific pursuit than a geographical one. The joy of being the first to lay eyes on a new land somehow remains relatable however; cinema especially has never shied away from themes of exploration and discovery, even in its earliest days. After the jump you'll see some examples of our favorite discovery flicks.
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- Adam Rosenberg
Reed’s Bargain Bin: Babylon A.D.
14 September 2009 6:20 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. Even though Film Junk followers would probably prefer to read current Tiff film reviews than a review of an older science fiction film, I have decided to submit this review of “Babylon A.D.” And at the risk of further enforcing the view that I have a poor taste in films, my review is generally a favorable one in contrast to popular opinion. I was aware that this film did poorly at the box office, but I didn’t realize how many bad reviews this film received until after I had watched the film and checked out the reviews on the Internet. The reason why I watched this film is that I try to watch all the high profile science fiction movies regardless of audience reception. »
- Reed
50 Essential Foreign Films 2000-2008 (Part 1) - Spotlight on French Cinema
2 September 2009 4:17 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Films on the cutting edge. That's how I would describe the 50 movies on this list. While some moviegoers may find it an 'alien' experience to refer to sub-titles in understanding what's happening on the big screen, a good number of audiences are totally enjoying the different and often surprising take by many foreign filmmakers, nothwithstanding the language barrier.
Content-wise, the 50 movies feature stories about war and peace, love and romance, family affairs, coming-of-age tales, cultural and religious diversity, social issues (including prostitution and abortion) and personal - celebrating life or facing death with dignity. Coverage-wise, tMF list down many of the best foreign films from 2000 until last year from the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and about 15 other countries in Europe, North and Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
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André Téchiné, Catherine Breillat, Julian Schnabel, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Christophe Barratier, Jacques Audiard, Cedric Clapisch, Francois Ozon... they are, »
50 Essential Foreign Films 2000-2008 (Part 1) - Spotlight on French Cinema
2 September 2009 4:17 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Films on the cutting edge. That's how I would describe the 50 movies on this list. While some moviegoers may find it an 'alien' experience to refer to sub-titles in understanding what's happening on the big screen, a good number of audiences are totally enjoying the different and often surprising take by many foreign filmmakers, nothwithstanding the language barrier.
Content-wise, the 50 movies feature stories about war and peace, love and romance, family affairs, coming-of-age tales, cultural and religious diversity, social issues (including prostitution and abortion) and personal - celebrating life or facing death with dignity. Coverage-wise, tMF list down many of the best foreign films from 2000 until last year from the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and about 15 other countries in Europe, North and Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
André Téchiné, Catherine Breillat, Julian Schnabel, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Christophe Barratier, Jacques Audiard, Cedric Clapisch, Francois Ozon... they are, »
50 Essential Foreign Films 2000-2008 (Part 1) - Spotlight on French Cinema
2 September 2009 4:17 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Films on the cutting edge. That's how I would describe the 50 movies on this list. While some moviegoers may find it an 'alien' experience to refer to sub-titles in understanding what's happening on the big screen, a good number of audiences are totally enjoying the different and often surprising take by many foreign filmmakers, nothwithstanding the language barrier.
Content-wise, the 50 movies feature stories about war and peace, love and romance, family affairs, coming-of-age tales, cultural and religious diversity, social issues (including prostitution and abortion) and personal - celebrating life or facing death with dignity. Coverage-wise, tMF list down many of the best foreign films from 2000 until last year from the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and about 15 other countries in Europe, North and Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
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André Téchiné, Catherine Breillat, Julian Schnabel, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Christophe Barratier, Jacques Audiard, Cedric Clapisch, Francois Ozon... they are, »
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