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A Good Year for Directors Who Aren’t Straight White Men
10 hours ago | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
The position of director has long been dominated by heterosexual, Caucasian males in Hollywood. For evidence of this, one need only look at the Academy Award for Best Director nominations over first 81 years of the award’s existence. Only three times have female directors received nominations (Lina Wertmüller in 1976, Jane Campion in 1993, and Sofia Coppola in 2003) and only once has an African-American director been nominated (John Singleton in 1991). Homosexual directors have had more luck, with such notable openly gay directors as Rob Marshall, Gus Van Sant, and Pedro Almodovar gaining nominations, while John Schlesinger and George Cukor even won the award. Still, directing in Hollywood is not a particularly diverse game. So it is noteworthy when, as Variety points out, “it’s possible the best-director noms might not include a single English-speaking, Caucasian, straight male”.
For a look at the directors who might instead seize this year’s Oscar nominations, »
- Brendan Bettinger
Top 100 Tuesday: 100 Best Movies of the Decade
29 December 2009 4:43 AM, PST | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
We are leaving Kubrick behind and fast approaching Hyams. If you get that reference, go grab yourself a cookie. It is time for us to reflect back on the decade that was. On January 1st, 2000, Disney released Fantasia 2000. On Wednesday, December 30th, 2009, The White Ribbon is set to bow. Between the release of these two films, thousands of films came and went, and some of them were far more memorable than others. It was a long trek getting this list together, but here are our collective top 100 films of the past decade.
Quick Year-to-Year by the Numbers:
2009 – 11
2008 – 11
2007 – 7
2006 – 14
2005 – 12
2004 – 8
2003 – 7
2002 – 12
2001 – 10
2000 – 8
100. Million Dollar Baby (2004) – Clint Eastwood
99. Juno (2007) – Jason Reitman
98. An Education (2009) – Lone Scherfig
97. Spider-man 2 (2004) – Sam Raimi
96. Munich (2005) – Steven Spielberg
95. The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004) – Wes Anderson
94. The King Of Kong (2007) – Seth Gordon
93. Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’S Stone (2001) – Chris Columbus
92. Clerks 2 (2006) – Kevin Smith
91. Femme Fatale (2002) – Brian De Palma
90. Tasogare Seibei »
- Movie Geeks
Holiday Treat: Vogue Paris 2010 Calendar
24 December 2009 1:38 PM, PST | SneakPeek | See recent SneakPeek news »
Sneak Peek the new Vogue Paris Calendar for 2010, featuring models Iselin Steiro, Natasha Poly and Raquel Zimmerman.
The French edition of Vogue magazine, published since 1920, was taken over by editor Carine Roitfeld in 2001.
Roitfeld is noted for turning the magazine into an industry leader in fashion journalism, restoring its Parisian identity with French staffers while supervising an 'organic' redesign of the magazine by Paris-based M/M.
"'Vogue Paris' is svelte, tough, luxurious, and wholeheartedly in love with dangling-cigarette, bare-chested fashion", said Roitfeld.
Roitfeld regularly draws criticism for the magazine's use of sexuality and humour, which she freely uses to "disrupt fashion's conservatism and pretension."
Vogue Paris also encourages regular guest-editorships, including Kate Moss, Sofia Coppola and Charlotte Gainsbourg.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek the CNN "Revealed" documentary on fashion editor Carine Roitfeld...
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- Michael Stevens
Best of the Decade #4: Lost in Translation (2003)
24 December 2009 10:16 AM, PST | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
After a promising directorial debut with The Virgin Suicides, Sofia Coppola proved it was no fluke when her follow-up film, the 2003 masterpiece Lost in Translation became something of a phenomenon. It opened in just 23 theatres, but it ended up grossing almost $120 million worldwide. Coppola had officially stepped out of her father's shadow and found her own voice, but she also established herself as one of the most exciting and prominent female directors working today. A lot of disparate things came together to make this movie such a huge success, but there's no question that one of the most important decisions Coppola made was casting Bill Murray as washed-up movie star Bob Harris. The story goes that he was a difficult man to track down, despite the fact that his career had been revived (and somewhat transformed) with Wes Anderson's Rushmore, but Sofia Coppola's persistence paid off (both for »
- Sean
Hollywood sheds its prejudice
22 December 2009 9:40 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
As Meryl Streep and Sigourney Weaver win plaudits for their roles as older women in physical relationships with younger men, one of the most enduring barriers in Hollywood's movie-making history is at last being torn down
When a film star seduces someone 20 or 30 years their junior on screen, the audience doesn't bat an eyelid. In fact, it is an established cinema convention. If the older star is a woman, however, public reaction is harder to predict. But now Hollywood, so long accused of sexism because of the way it treats female talent, finally seems prepared to tackle a subject once regarded as beyond the pale: sex and the sixtysomething woman.
Sigourney Weaver, who stars in this month's new sci-fi blockbuster, Avatar, has revealed that in her next film she is to play the lover of an actor little more than half her age. In Cedar Rapids, Weaver, 60, is cast opposite »
- Vanessa Thorpe
The movies set for Oscar glory in 2010
21 December 2009 2:55 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
Hollywood's red carpet gets wider next year, with twice as many best picture nominees. From Harlem to Iraq, Disney fantasy to star-studded musical, we look at the main contenders and anticipate a year of true diversity
When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the best picture category at the 2010 Oscars would be widened from five to 10 nominees, a leading American producer, here for the recent London film festival, told me bullishly: "You'd have to really screw up to not get nominated this time."
He shall remain nameless, mainly because, as awards season got under way last week with the announcement of the Golden Globe nominees, his film appears to be one of the most overlooked. Somewhere along the line, he just might have screwed up. But has the return to the pre-1944 era (when 10 or 12 films were often included) really sparked a race for films not »
- Jason Solomons
Audio/Visual: A Decade of Music in Film
18 December 2009 1:19 AM, PST | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
I chose my previous two film scores based on both their distinctiveness in both context and content, but also because they had certain weaknesses that, while important to their character, still kept them from being the kind of landmark works that are universally acknowledged as ground-breaking and important. The three scores I’m highlighting this week were chosen specifically for both their widespread popularity and critical success. Let’s begin with Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. This is a score that many, many people who are even remotely familiar with the film are aware of in terms of importance. Like the other films I’m focusing on here, the music of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon goes hand in hand with the other elements of the movie, but it could be said that, out of the three, this score is the most potent accompaniment. This is mostly because of the movie’s setting; feudal China. »
- Chris
Sofia Coppola and partner Thomas Mars are expecting second child
16 December 2009 1:05 PM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Director Sofia Coppola and partner Thomas Mars are expecting their second child. Coppola, 38, and partner Mars have been together for four years and have a three-year-old daughter Romy. During a backstage interview, Mars nodded when asked if Coppola was pregnant. Mars said: 'I heard the story that if you play Bach, [babies in the womb] get smarter.' He was then asked if he will be playing music from his band Phoenix's new album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix and said: 'We have to study it. Not sure it's a good idea.' »
- Sophie Eager
Buzz Break: Hunter and Huntress
16 December 2009 12:00 PM, PST | Movieline | See recent Movieline news »
· After making Love Happens and now Bounty Hunter (that's the new poster on the right, click for bigger), I'm more convinced than ever that Jennifer Aniston chooses projects based on one specific criteria: "Does this sound like it could be one of the fake movies from Funny People?"
· They finally caught the guy who uploaded Wolverine to the internet...they just don't know how the hell he had it in the first place.
· Mr. Skin has released his Top 10 Nude Scenes of 2009, and Eva Amurri's stripping skills (which she did not learn alongside her mother) topped the list.
· Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars are expecting their second child.
· People are protesting Avatar's "heterosexual arrogance." I'm not entirely sure what that means, except that I'm pretty certain "heterosexual arrogance" is a footnote in the new James Cameron biography. »
Morning Links - Robert and Emilie Shoot For Vogue
16 December 2009 9:30 AM, PST | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
Robert Pattinson and Emilie de Ravin shoot for Vogue in La - E! Online Tiger Woods was bothered as a child by his father's cheating - Icydk He and Rachel Uchitel said to not be over yet - Celebitchy And it looks like Elin will move out before Christmas - Fox 411 Elin might be signing a sponsorship deal with Puma - TMZ Don't even try asking Nicole Kidman about Scientology - PopEater Courtney Love not happy after losing custody - Us Weekly Ti to leave jail for a halfway house - Lifeline Live Sofia Coppola expecting second child! - Wonderwall Taylor Momsen works it for Gossip Girl - The Blemish Jersey Shore's Snooki and The Situation do Conan - I'm Not Obsessed »
- PopSugar
Sofia Coppola Expecting Second Child
16 December 2009 6:30 AM, PST | People - CelebrityBabies | See recent People - CelebrityBabies news »
Alexandra Wyman/WireImage
Director Sofia Coppola and Phoenix frontman Thomas Mars are expecting their second child, the rocker confirms.
In a backstage interview with Chicago’s Wxrt, the French-born musician, seemingly surprised, nodded affirmatively when asked about his partner being pregnant.
Sofia, 38, and Thomas have been together for four years and have a 3-year-old daughter, Romy.
“I heard the story that if you play Bach, [babies in the womb] get smarter,” Thomas said.
Asked if he would play music from his band’s latest album, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, the singer joked: “We have to study it. Not sure it’s a good idea.”
Sofia, »
- Sarah
Sofia Coppola Expecting Second Child
16 December 2009 6:30 AM, PST | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Director Sofia Coppola and partner Thomas Mars, the frontman for the band Phoenix, are expecting their second child, Mars has confirmed. In a backstage interview with Chicago's Wxrt, the French-born musician, seemingly surprised, nodded affirmatively when asked about partner Coppola being pregnant. Coppola, 38, and Mars have been together for four years, and have a 3-year-old daughter, Romy. Coppola was previously married to director Spike Jonze. "I heard the story that if you play Bach, [babies in the womb] get smarter," Mars said. Asked if he would play music from his band's latest album, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, Mars joked: "We have to study it. Not sure it's a good idea. »
- Peter Mikelbank
Discuss: How Hollywood Should Evolve in the Next Decade
14 December 2009 2:15 PM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
It's hard to believe that we're almost a full decade away from the year 2000, the new year wrongly destined to bring down the world with computer failure and chaos. A lot has happened in the last ten years, not only with the world-at-large, but also in Hollywood. In 2000, Sofia Coppola was kicking off her career with The Virgin Suicides, Christian Bale became an American Psycho, and we finally got a taste of the X-Men. As it all winds down, we've got James Cameron creating amazing technology for Avatar, a blockbuster franchise for teen girls, and the seemingly unfilmable Watchmen in full, blue-penis glory.
But what now?
As we head to the next decade, I find myself looking hopefully forward more than back. A lot has changed, but so much has stayed the same, and so much can still be improved. Of course, at the forefront of my mind is more »
- Monika Bartyzel
Decade: Sofia Coppola on “Lost in Translation”
14 December 2009 11:34 AM, PST | indieWIRE - People | See recent indieWIRE - People news »
Editor’S Note: Every day for the next month, indieWIRE will be republishing profiles and interviews from the past ten years (in their original, retro format) with some of the people that have defined independent cinema in the first decade of this century. Today, we’ll step back to 2003 with an interview indieWIRE’s Wendy Mitchell had with Sofia Coppola upon the release of her “Lost in Translation,” which would go on to … »
Decade: Sofia Coppola on “Lost in Translation”
14 December 2009 11:34 AM, PST | IndieWIRE | See recent indieWIRE news »
Editor’S Note: Every day for the next month, indieWIRE will be republishing profiles and interviews from the past ten years (in their original, retro format) with some of the people that have defined independent cinema in the first decade of this century. Today, we’ll step back to 2003 with an interview indieWIRE’s Wendy Mitchell had with Sofia Coppola upon the release of her “Lost in Translation,” which would go on to … »
This decade’s film: 2000-2004
14 December 2009 8:08 AM, PST | t5m.com | See recent t5m.com news »
Pottermania, Tolkein-mania, Twilight-mania…it’s fair to say that the noughties have been a strong one for different kinds of mania. Moreover, it’s also been the time for some pretty awesome movies. 2000 marked a particularly promising start: American Beauty, the directorial debut from Sam Mendes was a unique critique on the American dream that attracted widespread acclaim, being nominated for 8 Academy Awards and winning 5; including Best Picture. His next project, Road to Perdition proved this success to be no fluke. Apparently this was a good time for new directors, as further evidenced by Sofia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides, and Spike Jonze’s Being John Malkovich. Not that the decade was limited to low-budget concept flicks. Box office-smashing comic book adaptations became the name of the game; ranging from the great (Spider-Man, X-Men and Hellboy), to the not so much (Daredevil and Fantastic Four). It became (almost) socially acceptable »
- Uprising
The 2009 Terror Film Festival 'Claw' Awards - Winners Announced
13 December 2009 1:23 AM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
On October 24th, The Terror Film Festival Claw Awards took place at the Ethical Society Building on the famous Rittenhouse Square of Philadelphia.
The 4th season brought in the most astounding talent from all over the USA, as well as, the world. The assemblage of fans, filmmakers, screenwriters, and industry professionals, waited in anticipation, and all bets were on, as the illustrious Claw and the beautiful Princess Horror stood onstage, envelopes in hand, to present the coveted awards.
And the winners are...
Evil Angel - A steamy and heart-pounding story based on the ancient myth of Lilith, the first wife of Adam, who has roamed the Earth for centuries as a sexy and seductive villainous, and proudly holds the title of the world’s first serial killer. Written and directed by the iconoclastic Richard Dutcher of Utah, the film garnered several awards, such as, Best Feature Film, Best Original Music »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Source: TERROR FILM FESTIVAL)
Focus Features: Putting A Bad Year Behind Them
12 December 2009 6:25 PM, PST | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
With all the studio arm indie divisions closing shop, I'm crossing my fingers for the folks at Focus Features - they actually give a sh*t about filmmakers. We don't need to mention what happened with the parent company, and today's press release sort of camouflages the mediocre 2009 year that is still unfolding. - With all the studio arm indie divisions closing shop, I'm crossing my fingers for the folks at Focus Features - they actually give a sh*t about filmmakers. We don't need to mention what happened with the parent company, and today's press release sort of camouflages the mediocre 2009 year that is still unfolding. When you add filmmaker Henry Selick and Shane Acker's numbers and subtract Ang Lee's and Sam Mendes' box office grosses and all the P&A costs, I'm sure that Focus' "eighth profitable year in a row since their inception" is »
- Ioncinema.com Staff
Peering into 2010: 1st Pics of Greenberg, Somewhere, All the Good Things, Blue Valentine
12 December 2009 6:25 PM, PST | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
Collider.com have uncovered some of the riches of the American Film Market and among the first images we have are some first looks at some highly anticipated 2010 titles. The first shot we have is of Clooney in sniper mode in The American. - This was originally hoping to have this up much earlier this morning until my server decided to act funny...Collider.com have uncovered some of the riches of the American Film Market and among the first images we have are some first looks at some highly anticipated 2010 titles. The first shot we have is of Clooney in sniper mode in The American. The Rowan Joffe-scripted adaptation of the Martin Booth novel A Very Private Gentleman with Anton Corbijn directing and which I believe is still currently in production. Other photos of interest from the Focus Features and Weinstein vaults include Andrew Jarecki's All Good Things, »
- Ioncinema.com Staff
Decade in Review: 2003 Top Ten
8 December 2009 6:30 AM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
As you may have noticed, I will not be done with my Decade in Review until sometime into the new year. Hopefully we'll wrap up shortly after the Oscars; You know how distractingly all-consuming the Oscars can be! I hope you'll stay with it even though the rest of the media will move on any second now. They're always in such a rush. No stopping and smelling of the flowers. I've still got to update that "Actors of the Aughts" project for final compilation/statement. For now, let's move on to 2003. What follows is my original top ten list, based on films released in NYC in 2003. If I have anything new to say that'll be in red after the original text.
Special Mentions: The Cremaster Cycle and Angels in America
Most Underappreciated: Hulk (Ang Lee), In the Cut (Jane Campion), Anything Else (Woody Allen), Charlies Angels: Full Throttle (McG) and »
- NATHANIEL R
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