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Sean Penn to be Honored at the Palm Springs International Film Festival
26 December 2008 9:21 AM, PST | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »
Wow, the 20th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala is shaping up to be a star-studded extravaganza! Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ron Howard, and Gus Van Sant are just some of the creative folks being honored.
Now, Van Sant's brilliant actor in "Milk," Sean Penn, is being given kudos at my upcoming hometown even, the Palm Springs International Film Festival on Tuesday, January 6th!
Congratulations Mister Sean!
To read the full press release, and if you're interested to purchase tickets, click Read More!
Palm Springs, CA (December 26, 2008) . Marking a Festival first, Academy Award® winner Sean Penn will be honored two years in a row at the 20th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (Psiff) Awards Gala on Tuesday, January 6, 2009. Penn will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award for Acting, after being presented last year with the Director of the Year Award for Into the Wild. Past honorees »
- Manny
Emile Hirsch Interview - Milk -- He talks about making Milk, his work in Ang Lee’s next movie Taking Woodstock, and a lot more
21 December 2008 | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Note: This interview was done at the press junket for “Milk”. I finally got around to transcribing it this weekend. Sorry for the delay.Already playing is Gus Van Sant’s “Milk”. Since I’ve already written about the film when I posted the movie clips a few weeks back, this intro will be brief. All you really need to know is…the performances are all top notch. Sean Penn is Harvey Milk. And this is a film you really need to see. Anyway, I recently participated in roundtable interviews with most of the cast and the one below is with Emile Hirsch. In the movie, Emile plays one of Harvey Milk’s close friends and biggest supporters Cleve Jones. During our interview, Emile talked about the making of “Milk”, what he has coming up, and a lot more. As always, you can either read the transcript below or listen »
Blackbookmag.Com: Kristen Stewart On Books, Boys & Surviving Twilight
17 December 2008 5:07 PM, PST | twilightersanonymous.com | See recent TwilightersAnonymous news »
Kristen Stewart star of vampire romancer Twilight made an appearance in our New Regime lineup. Heres a full Qa with the preciously precocious young lady where she talks about being Bella living life as a working actress and the authority issues that lead her to read Camus Steinbeck and Bukowski on her own.You got your start as a child. Did you always see yourself acting into adulthood?It was never a preconceived thing. It was always arbitrary I think. Subsequently I became very passionate about acting. Now there is no reason for me to stop doing this.What impact did working with Sean Penn on Into the Wild have on you?It definitely opened my eyes to a different creative process. His direction is very specific but still he lets things happen. He just wants you to go for it. Once he picks his characters he gives you that confidence. »
Blu-Ray Round Up: ‘Into the Wild,’ ‘Old School,’ ‘Tommy Boy,’ More
16 December 2008 1:29 PM, PST | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – Paramount Home Video has scheduled two waves of catalog titles making their debut on Blu-Ray for the holiday season and the first set hits this week, just in time for you to finish up your Christmas shopping.
There are some recent comedy hits, a highly lauded drama from last year, and a forgotten Samuel L. Jackson movie. It’s hard to imagine anyone out there looking to buy all six of these titles and schedule a Blu-Ray marathon in their own home, but it’s also easy to see someone in your family having one on their holiday wish list. All films are presented in 1080p High-Definition Widescreen and feature English 5.1 Dolby True HD audio tracks.
2005’s “Coach Carter” stars Samuel L. Jackson as Ken Carter, the controversial basketball coach who locked out his entire undefeated team due to their poor academic performance. The players, »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Letting your Heart Stay on your Sleeve -- Dellamorte reviews Into The Wild on Blu-ray
16 December 2008 | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
My father passed away in 2007. My father had been sick for a very long time, almost ten years. My father’s passing was both a relief and a pain. I found out via E-mail. My mother called me in the morning, but I didn’t get her message until I woke up fully and because I have an iPhone, checking e-mail generally happens moments before messages. Death - like that - is a weird thing. I spent the day at home baffled, drank, and took a nap after some time. When you’re faced with death, when it becomes real but isn’t, you don’t exactly know what to do. When I woke up from my nap I went to see Into the Wild, which had opened recently. Emile Hirsch plays Christopher McCandless. Chris was a college graduate with parents of a smothering nature. His father Walt (William Hurt »
This Week On DVD and Blu-ray: December 16-21, 2008
16 December 2008 1:05 AM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
DVD Links: Release Dates | New Dvds | Reviews | RSS Feed I was not prepared for this week's DVD and Blu-ray list, primarily because I forgot not only were studios releasing titles today but also on the 19th and 21st in a final Christmas push. There are A Lot of Blu-ray titles in this week's edition as Paramount unleashes an onslaught of catalog titles as you will see right off the bat and then Criterion also takes their first nose dive into Blu-ray this week with a selection of four titles. Then you have the usual new releases which come on DVD as well as with Blu-ray counterparts. As usual, clicking on the Buy Now links will take you to Amazon and show you the selection of all the versions of each film you can buy. For example, with The Mummy movies not only will it link to the DVD and Blu-ray versions, »
- Brad Brevet
For Your Consideration: Diego Luna for Best Supporting Actor
15 December 2008 2:32 PM, PST | Spout.com | See recent Spout news »
When the Golden Globe nominations were announced last week, there was one glaring omission from the Best Supporting Actor category: a nod for Milk. Actually, there were four glaring omissions, because Milk still does not have a definite forerunner among its quartet of campaigned-for supporting actors, which includes Josh Brolin, James Franco, Emile Hirsch and Diego Luna. Did the Hollywood Foreign Press Association truly snub the film, as has been suggested, or could the organization simply not decide which actor to nominate? Perhaps the two favorites, Brolin and Franco, cancelled each other out. If so, the Academy needs to ensure that such a thing doesn’t happen with its Oscar nominations. And the best way to do this is to get behind Diego Luna for Best Supporting Actor. This will »
- Christopher Campbell
For Your Consideration: Diego Luna for Best Supporting Actor
15 December 2008 2:32 PM, PST | Spout.com | See recent Spout news »
When the Golden Globe nominations were announced last week, there was one glaring omission from the Best Supporting Actor category: a nod for Milk. Actually, there were four glaring omissions, because Milk still does not have a definite forerunner among its quartet of campaigned-for supporting actors, which includes Josh Brolin, James Franco, Emile Hirsch and Diego Luna. Did the Hollywood Foreign Press Association truly snub the film, as has been suggested, or could the organization simply not decide which actor to nominate? Perhaps the two favorites, Brolin and Franco, cancelled each other out. If so, the Academy needs to ensure that such a thing doesn’t happen with its Oscar nominations. And the best way to do this is to get behind Diego Luna for Best Supporting Actor. This will no »
- Christopher Campbell
Movie Review: Milk
13 December 2008 2:50 PM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Starring: Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, James Franco, Diego Luna Director: Gus Van Sant Release Date: November 26, 2008 Running Time: 128 mins MPAA Rating: R Distributors: Focus Features - - - As if we haven’t already had our fair share of political drama with the recent presidential election comes a motion picture that mirrors the change in society that Mr. Obama has brought upon our nation. When his campaigns conclude we don’t see what goes on behind closed doors. A man who wants to bring so much change to the world turns into a ghost while not seen on his soapbox promising hope. With Milk the movie thrives on scenes like that, creating an intimate and personal feel of a man who was energetic and motivated by opportunities life offers. Certain times the film is too personal as director Van Sant laces actual footage of Harvey’s movement which »
Emile Hirsch's Mission to Congo
12 December 2008 1:30 PM, PST | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »
Earlier this year, actor Emile Hirsch traveled far away from the glamour of Hollywood to lend a hand in the conflict-wracked African nation of Congo. The current star of 'Milk' reveals his day-by-day diary during his trip in the latest issue of Men's Journal, available on newsstands this week. Emile spent five days visiting the country that has suffered one of the most deadly conflicts since World War II, where more than 5.4 million people have died, 1.3 million are displaced, and violence and rape are a daily threat. He joined with international agency Oxfam to raise awareness about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the area, where the organization is providing water and sanitation to tens of thousands of people living in refugee camps.
[Read full story on The Insider] »
- TheInsider
"Milk": A Love Story
10 December 2008 7:48 PM, PST | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
Silent black and white images of police raids on gay bars flicker on the screen. Men bury their heads in their arms, cover their faces with their hands, and try to hide from the cameras as they're shoved into paddy wagons. One frightened man throws the contents of a glass into the lens.
That's the opening scene of Gus Van Sant's Milk, and it pretty much drags you by the hair right into the nightmare of shame and fear that gay men lived in the pre-Stonewall era, and even afterward. And while the footage was emotionally shocking to many in the audience, no one wondered why it was there. It was a political statement, and this, after all, is the most eagerly awaited political film in gay movie history.
If you've heard the wait was worth it, you've heard right; Milk is a political powerhouse. »
- michael
"Milk" - exclusive clip.
10 December 2008 3:23 AM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
There's a new clip in from the critically acclaimed Focus Features drama "Milk" starring Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna and James Franco. "Milk" is the winner of the National Board of Review's Nbr Award for Best Supporting Actor (Josh Brolin), a Satellite Award nominee and Independent Spirit Awards nominee. We have interview clips at the premiere and many more, check them out. What we say - Years before the recent California Proposition 8, there was California Proposition 6: an initiative to ban – or fire – homosexual teachers from public schools. Fighting that proposition was one of the many causes championed by Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be voted into a major public office in America. »
"Milk" - exclusive clip.
10 December 2008 3:23 AM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
There's a new clip in from the critically acclaimed Focus Features drama "Milk" starring Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna and James Franco. "Milk" is the winner of the National Board of Review's Nbr Award for Best Supporting Actor (Josh Brolin), a Satellite Award nominee and Independent Spirit Awards nominee. We have interview clips at the premiere and many more, check them out. What we say - Years before the recent California Proposition 8, there was California Proposition 6: an initiative to ban – or fire – homosexual teachers from public schools. Fighting that proposition was one of the many causes championed by Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be voted into a major public office in America. »
"Milk" - exclusive clip.
10 December 2008 3:23 AM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
There's a new clip in from the critically acclaimed Focus Features drama "Milk" starring Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna and James Franco. "Milk" is the winner of the National Board of Review's Nbr Award for Best Supporting Actor (Josh Brolin), a Satellite Award nominee and Independent Spirit Awards nominee. We have interview clips at the premiere and many more, check them out. What we say - Years before the recent California Proposition 8, there was California Proposition 6: an initiative to ban – or fire – homosexual teachers from public schools. Fighting that proposition was one of the many causes championed by Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be voted into a major public office in America.The biographical Milk is certainly going to resonate with those who are part of the very similar cause today. Milk (Sean Penn) decides to take it up at mid-life and become a champion for civil rights. »
"Milk" - exclusive clip.
10 December 2008 3:23 AM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
There's a new clip in from the critically acclaimed Focus Features drama "Milk" starring Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna and James Franco. "Milk" is the winner of the National Board of Review's Nbr Award for Best Supporting Actor (Josh Brolin), a Satellite Award nominee and Independent Spirit Awards nominee. We have interview clips at the premiere and many more, check them out. What we say - Years before the recent California Proposition 8, there was California Proposition 6: an initiative to ban – or fire – homosexual teachers from public schools. Fighting that proposition was one of the many causes championed by Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be voted into a major public office in America. »
Twilight Odds And Ends Friday 12/5/08
5 December 2008 5:07 PM, PST | twilightersanonymous.com | See recent TwilightersAnonymous news »
Below are your odds and ends for Friday lots of goodiesnbsp Pattinson feels Twilight pressureThe British actor 22 said he is finding it difficult to deal with the expectations from fans of the Stephenie Meyer franchise.Its similar but I feel a lot more pressure now he told Digital Spy. I remember doing the Harry Potter one and noone cared about me they all just wanted to see Daniel Radcliffe. It was much easier. This time its very scary and Im like Argh! Read entire article here thanks hugzTwilight Star Robert Pattinson Kisses TellsMethod acting? Vampireplaying Robert Pattinson admits he sometimes slips into character when hes out with the ladies. Click here for more. thanks hugzEntering the Twilight zoneThough as Hardwicke notes Edward has one further problem that Romeo never faced. If they get too passionate hell want to kill her ... we dont even know how much they can kiss or »
"Milk" review - Penn will and should get an Oscar nomination.
5 December 2008 6:06 AM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
Milkby Mike Digiorgio, Writer Years before the recent California Proposition 8, there was California Proposition 6: an initiative to ban – or fire – homosexual teachers from public schools. Fighting that proposition was one of the many causes championed by Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be voted into a major public office in America. The biographical Milk is certainly going to resonate with those who are part of the very similar cause today. Milk (Sean Penn) decides to take it up at mid-life and become a champion for civil rights. It’s a steep uphill struggle considering even in his home of San Francisco, not everyone agrees on whether the fight for gay rights is a civil rights issue. With all due respect to those who have fought and are still fighting the fight, onscreen at least – the first half of Milk seems familiar. As a narrative, it plays out »
Oscar Predictions: Take Three, All Top Eight Categories
4 December 2008 7:18 PM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Well, since last week's edition I have seen The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Doubt, Revolutionary Road and earlier today I saw The Reader. I can tell all interested parties that I think all four are quality films, but obviously some get me a bit more excited than others. I already did a short commentary on my thoughts of Benjamin Button, which basically proclaimed my love for the film and I do think it is going to end up being the film to beat as I have a limited number of films yet to see, but it isn't going to be an easy task because the majority of the films behind it are all pretty much operating on the same level. Basically, if you think of a door blocking Benjamin Button from all other contenders, just imagine the pounding that door is going to take as a group of films »
- Brad Brevet
National Post: New Article And Interview With Robert Pattinson
4 December 2008 5:07 PM, PST | twilightersanonymous.com | See recent TwilightersAnonymous news »
National Post has a new article posted below with quotes from Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart as well as a new audio interview with Robert that you can download and listen to. nbspBoth actors appreciate the pressure that comes from fans of the wildly popular novel but both refuse to let the expectations get to them. They have also chosen to ignore an ongoing online debate among book fans about the films casting choices although Stewart says shes aware some fanatics continue to be disgruntled over her winning the Bella part.I dont take it personally at all to be this figurehead in these girls minds a weird little prop for them says the 18yearold Los Angeles actress. Some people come up to me and compliment me and some others look at me with disdain and Im always like Im sorry. But the confident Stewart does not apologize »
Sean Penn needs to clear some of that junk off his mantlepiece
4 December 2008 12:07 PM, PST | OriginalAlamo.com | See recent AlamoDrafthouseCinema news »
Milk opens tomorrow at the Ritz and the sense of excitement about Sean Penn's complex and inspirational performance as openly gay San Francisco City Supervisor Harvey Milk is building to a fever pitch.
Milk was a figure of great humanity, depth and public responsibility, and a funny, funny man. He was a figure who commanded admiration from all who knew him, from his gay and lesbian base in the Castro to labor activists who never could have dreamed they would support a gay candidate but who were won over by his magnetic charm and political genius. He was a great man, always a big acting challenge. But it looks like Penn has risen to the occasion. The reviews certainly bear that out:
"Mr. Penn, an actor of unmatched emotional intensity and physical discipline, outdoes himself here, playing a character different from any he has portrayed before." - A.O. »
- Lars Nilsen
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