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6 Actors That Should Probably Not Watch Their Own Movies

23 November 2009 7:16 PM, PST | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »

When I interviewed Bill Nighy last year, three things seemed to stand out about the man. One, he shakes hands with only the front part of three fingers like I have to imagine witches do. Two, he had a greater sense of humor about himself than anyone else I've ever met. Three, he was insanely, effortlessly cool. He continues to exude both coolness and the self-effacing grace that makes him such a charismatic personality (aside from the willingness to star in serious work and movies about werewolves fighting vampires) by claiming that he can't stand the experience of watching movies that he's in. He, like most actors who have thrown out that claim in the past, seems completely put off by seeing himself on screen. Hardly an original claim, but one that rings true for anyone who has ever seen a bad photo of themselves (be they regional theater actors or international film stars). So I decided »

- Dr. Cole Abaius

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Nicolas Cage: The Hollywood Interview

19 November 2009 11:43 PM, PST | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »

Nicolas Cage: Bad To The Bone

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Alex Simon

It’s an inevitable event in every accomplished artist’s life: if you go back on the timeline of their existence and stop in adolescence, almost all of our greatest actors, writers, filmmakers, musicians and painters went through tumultuous, tortured teenage years, often scorned, almost universally ridiculed by their peers and elders alike for the cardinal sin of being “weird.” Most people run from their inner nerd as they grow into adulthood, masking it behind toned muscle, fine clothing and the right haircut, struggling to be that cool guy or gal whom we knew had all the answers and the clearest skin back when such things started to be de rigeur in our lives (and if you live in Southern California, continue to be).

Nicolas Cage is that rare movie star who not only never seemed to care if he was cool, »

- The Hollywood Interview.com

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Exclusive: Producer Wyck Godfrey on Dead Space, Gears Of War, and Will Ferrell’s Everything Must Go

18 November 2009 11:07 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »

During last weekend’s junket for The Twilight Saga: New Moon, I got to speak with Twilight producer Wyck Godfrey for an extended amount of time.  Since we covered not only the Twilight franchise, but some of the other major projects he’s developing, I decided to break the interview up into two parts.   I felt this news was worth a separate article since we talked about D.J. Caruso’s adaptation of the video game Dead Space; developing Len Wiseman’s adaptation of the video game Gears of War; and writer-director Dan Rush’s Everything Must Go starring Will Ferrell.

The big news is Everything Must Go starts filming March 1st and he calls the project Leaving Las Vegas with the humor of Bad Santa!  Also, for fans of Gears of War, he says Wiseman is working on a script and “we’ve done a ton of visual references and »

- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub

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Dancing Souls

18 November 2009 5:57 AM, PST | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »

Envy me, because Werner Herzog's "The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans" is more fun to write about than it is to watch, and it is barrel-of-monkeys fun to watch. Everything about it is wrong, so wrong that categorizing it that way is meaningless, but wrong nonetheless, down to its title (that awkward "the" on the film's opening title card, that anachronistic and irrelevant "port of call," the subtitle itself, erroneously suggesting sequel-hood, etc.).

Of course, the film has no relation to the 1992 Abel Ferrara film, except it involves a police detective who is "bad," insofar as he dopes, gambles and isn't very effective as a cop. In the first film, the character's self-immolation was an existential passion; here it's... I don't know what it is. Herzog was brought on as a director-for-hire (which is very wrong, in the grand cultural scheme of things), after screenwriter William Finkelstein ("Doogie Howser, »

- Michael Atkinson

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Nicolas Cage Interview Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans

17 November 2009 4:29 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »

Remember when you thought Nicolas Cage was one of the best actors in the business.  When he made films like Leaving Las Vegas, Raising Arizona, Vampire’s Kiss, and Face/Off (and I don’t want to hear he wasn’t great in Face/Off, cause he was).  Well, I’m happy to report the amazing Nicolas Cage is back and he can be seen in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, which opens in limited release this weekend.  While I was one of the people that wondered if Cage and Werner Herzog could do justice to the Bad Lieutenant name, I really shouldn’t have been worried, as Bad Lieutenant is an awesome movie and something that you should go see in a crowded theater this weekend.  Also, Cage hasn’t been this good in years.

So to help promote the film, I recently attended a press conference with Cage. »

- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub

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Nicolas Cage: Does he wear his hair, or does it wear him?

12 November 2009 3:29 PM, PST | EW.com - The Movie Critics | See recent EW.com - The Movie Critics news »

I miss the days when actors had bad hair days. When their coifs weren't so coiffed, when their heads were allowed to look scruffy, greasy, crazy, unkempt. Not Robert Pattinson mousse-mussed, but genuinely dishabille. I miss the days when they could even be -- maybe we should whisper this -- bald. I admit that I have something of a personal stake in this. I'm a follically challenged male, and perhaps I speak for others who are losing their hair when I say that it wouldn't be such a terrible thing if we were represented a little more often on screen, »

- Owen Gleiberman

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Elisabeth Shue Talks New Movie "Piranha 3-D"

8 November 2009 11:47 PM, PST | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »

Elisabeth Shue , best known for her Oscar-nominated turn in "Leaving Las Vegas" as well as her roles in hits like the "Back to the Future" sequels and "Adventures in Babysitting," has recently starred in more independent fare like "Hamlet 2," where she played a parody of herself and "Gracie," which she helped produce.

But next year, Shue will hit the big screen in "Piranha 3-D," a horror comedy which lifts the name and fish from the 1980's cult classic, but with a brand new story. Shue plays Sheriff Julie Forester, who has to fight off flesh-eating piranhas when an underwater tremor unleashes them into a tourist-filled lake.

Shooting took place in Arizona's Lake Havasu during the summer's record temperatures. "It was really fun, although the heat. I say fun, but ha!" Shue said, on a break from participating in the yearly charity event the Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic.

"My »

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Gossip Girl 3.08 "The Grandfather: Part II" Recap

4 November 2009 2:53 AM, PST | TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news »

This week's Gossip Girl episode was entitled "The Grandfather, Part II", but we really didn't see too much of William Vanderbilt (guest star James Naughton), but his presence was heavily felt as it possessed his grandson, Nate. Plus, we got more Blair and Serena bitchery and a redeeming storyline for Dan and Olivia that I actually liked!

The Politics of Ethics

It's election day and Trip Vanderbilt's (guest star Aaron Tveit) campaign is suffering in the polls, which is a scary notion on the day of the election. While Trip is feeling one way or another about the outcome, his family has their eyes set on a win, for their own personal reasons of course. While Trip's wife Maureen tries to keep him optimistic, Granddad Vanderbilt lets Nate know that Serena's revenge stunt was a huge blow to the campaign and that they need a miracle to pull up in the polls. »

- Mark O. Estes

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'Gossip Girl' recap: Blair dumps Serena -- for good?

3 November 2009 3:00 AM, PST | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »

Be still, my heart: in a season first, we Gossip Girl fans actually got to see Blair act like an adult (even if it only lasted for a nanosecond). After wiping some celebratory white frosting off her refreshingly unmade-up mug (and more on her face-plant into that congressional confection later), Blair wrapped up tonight's episode by revealing the root of her anger toward her former Bff Serena;  she doesn't approve of the way her blonde buddy has been leading her sorry life! First, Serena pulls away from Dan and his clan, and then unexpectedly turns her back on (the highly distrustful) Nate. »

- Lynette Rice

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Nicolas Cage's Father Dies

29 October 2009 3:01 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Actor Nicolas Cage's father August has died at the age of 75.

The retired college dean, and brother of filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, suffered a reported heart attack on Tuesday.

August taught literature and was the dean of creative arts at California's San Francisco State University.

He divorced Cage's mother, dancer/choreographer Joy Vogelsang, in 1976.

Besides the Leaving Las Vegas star, Coppola is survived by sons Christopher and Marc and three grandchildren - as well as an extended showbiz family including Francis Ford Coppola, actress sister Talia Shire and her children, including actors Robert and Jason Schwartzman. »

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'Season Of The Witch' Stars Nicolas Cage And Looks Amazing

23 October 2009 12:30 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

Want to see crazy Nic Cage being crazy? I love this guy. He makes the strangest choices with his career, and I mean that in an awesome way. From "Leaving Las Vegas" to "Face/Off"?! "Con Air"? "The Wicker Man"? Freakin' "G-Force"? Cage is the best. I don't even want to know what this "Season of the Witch" wackiness is all about; I just want to go in cold and behold the actor in all of his deranged fury.

So "Witch" sounds like a medieval-era, swords & sorcery road movie. Knights bring a suspected witch to a monastery, only to learn that she might be behind the Black Plague. The trailer carries the strong scent of Sam Raimi. In short, I dig. You will too.

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- Adam Rosenberg

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Geek Deal: 24-dvd College Movie Collection for $40

18 October 2009 3:37 PM, PDT | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »

As you probably know, Woot.com is a deal a day. /Film reader David D just alerted me that Woot is selling a College Essentials 24-dvd Movie collection for only $39.99. Movies include: Leaving Las Vegas, Escape from New York, The Usual Suspects, Platoon, Dances with Wolves, Windtalkers, Hoosiers, Bull Durham, Kingpin, Wargames, Hackers, Antitrust, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, This is Spinal Tap, Airheads, Spaceballs, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Legally Blond, Heartbreakers, The Cutting Edge, Bio-Dome, Back to School and Pcu. Get it while you can. »

- Peter Sciretta

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Blu-Ray Review: Steven Soderbergh’s Fascinating ‘The Girlfriend Experience’

15 October 2009 3:02 PM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »

Chicago – Steven Soderbergh’s “The Girlfriend Experience” is a captivating, fascinating examination of the way we have turned every element of our lives into a business transaction. With “Che,” “The Informant!,” and this fantastic drama, Soderbergh is continuing to make the case that he is one of the most important American filmmakers working today.

Blu-Ray Rating: 4.0/5.0

“The Girlfriend Experience” opens with a casual night that could be from any romantic drama - a nice dinner, a trip to the movies, a few glasses of wine, some petting on the couch, and some sex. All of it is punctuated by light, easy-going conversation from the jaw-dropping Chelsea (Sasha Grey, giving one of the best performances of the year). But this is not a typical date. This is “the girlfriend experience”. Chelsea is getting paid. But not in a “Leaving Las Vegas” or even “Pretty Woman” way. It’s exactly what the »

- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)

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tMF Oscarwatch: Nic Cage ready for his 3rd Oscar nom?

12 October 2009 6:40 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »

I'm not impressed with a lot of Nic Cage's movies of late. It's so frustrating when you know he could have done better movies. The Nic Cage of today seems like a totally different actor from the Nic cage of yesteryears. I first saw him in Birdy, as Sergeant Al Columbato, an injured Vietnam vet who has a peculiar friend - Birdy, played by Matthew Modine. I love his performances in Guarding Tess, Moonstruck, Matchstick Men and Leaving Las Vegas.

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Perhaps his collaboration with Werner Herzog's in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans would mark the return of the real Nic Cage.

Remarked Michael Bialas @the HuffPost: Cage has made quite a career for himself in playing erratic characters (Matchstick Men, Vampire's Kiss) living on the edge. While his notorious movie meltdown scenes are legendary, he may even "over-the-top" himself in Bad Lieutenant. »

- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)

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tMF Oscarwatch: Nic Cage ready for his 3rd Oscar nom?

12 October 2009 6:40 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »

I'm not impressed with a lot of Nic Cage's movies of late. It's so frustrating when you know he could have done better movies. The Nic Cage of today seems like a totally different actor from the Nic cage of yesteryears. I first saw him in Birdy, as Sergeant Al Columbato, an injured Vietnam vet who has a peculiar friend - Birdy, played by Matthew Modine. I love his performances in Guarding Tess, Moonstruck, Matchstick Men and Leaving Las Vegas.

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Perhaps his collaboration with Werner Herzog's in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans would mark the return of the real Nic Cage.

Remarked Michael Bialas @the HuffPost: Cage has made quite a career for himself in playing erratic characters (Matchstick Men, Vampire's Kiss) living on the edge. While his notorious movie meltdown scenes are legendary, he may even "over-the-top" himself in Bad Lieutenant. »

- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)

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tMF Oscarwatch: Nic Cage ready for his 3rd Oscar nom?

12 October 2009 6:40 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »

I'm not impressed with a lot of Nic Cage's movies of late. It's so frustrating when you know he could have done better movies. The Nic Cage of today seems like a totally different actor from the Nic cage of yesteryears. I first saw him in Birdy, as Sergeant Al Columbato, an injured Vietnam vet who has a peculiar friend - Birdy, played by Matthew Modine. I love his performances in Guarding Tess, Moonstruck, Matchstick Men and Leaving Las Vegas.

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Perhaps his collaboration with Werner Herzog's in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans would mark the return of the real Nic Cage.

Remarked Michael Bialas @the HuffPost: Cage has made quite a career for himself in playing erratic characters (Matchstick Men, Vampire's Kiss) living on the edge. While his notorious movie meltdown scenes are legendary, he may even "over-the-top" himself in Bad Lieutenant. »

- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)

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tMF Oscarwatch: Nic Cage ready for his 3rd Oscar nom?

12 October 2009 6:40 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »

I'm not impressed with a lot of Nic Cage's movies of late. It's so frustrating when you know he could have done better movies. The Nic Cage of today seems like a totally different actor from the Nic cage of yesteryears. I first saw him in Birdy, as Sergeant Al Columbato, an injured Vietnam vet who has a peculiar friend - Birdy, played by Matthew Modine. I love his performances in Guarding Tess, Moonstruck, Matchstick Men and Leaving Las Vegas.

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Perhaps his collaboration with Werner Herzog's in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans would mark the return of the real Nic Cage.

Remarked Michael Bialas @the HuffPost: Cage has made quite a career for himself in playing erratic characters (Matchstick Men, Vampire's Kiss) living on the edge. While his notorious movie meltdown scenes are legendary, he may even "over-the-top" himself in Bad Lieutenant. »

- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)

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tMF Oscarwatch: Nic Cage ready for his 3rd Oscar nom?

12 October 2009 6:40 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »

I'm not impressed with a lot of Nic Cage's movies of late. It's so frustrating when you know he could have done better movies. The Nic Cage of today seems like a totally different actor from the Nic cage of yesteryears. I first saw him in Birdy, as Sergeant Al Columbato, an injured Vietnam vet who has a peculiar friend - Birdy, played by Matthew Modine. I love his performances in Guarding Tess, Moonstruck, Matchstick Men and Leaving Las Vegas.

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Perhaps his collaboration with Werner Herzog's in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans would mark the return of the real Nic Cage.

Remarked Michael Bialas @the HuffPost: Cage has made quite a career for himself in playing erratic characters (Matchstick Men, Vampire's Kiss) living on the edge. While his notorious movie meltdown scenes are legendary, he may even "over-the-top" himself in Bad Lieutenant. »

- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)

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‘Fall of Kaden’ Fills Sunday Night Drama Fix

13 September 2009 6:13 PM, PDT | Tubefilter.tv | See recent Tubefilter News news »

Sunday night for me always means a chunk of time blocked out for HBO. It's one of the few networks worth shelling out a couple extra bucks a month. It pretty much built its brand on groundbreaking drama—The Wire, The Sopranos, Sex and the City. And for what it's worth, there is no HBO of web series. No one network of premium content that owns drama. The creators of The Fall of Kaden, which premiered online this week, have said they are trying to break that mold. Matt Doubler and Adam Leiphart have a thing for drama and noticed the void of web series drama sites. Through their Tape 6 production company, Doubler and Leiphart said they are looking to stand out as a go-to shop for premium drama. The first episode is mostly setup and lets us meet protagonist Kaden (Leiphart), who is in the midst of a Leaving Las Vegas-style downward spiral. »

- Marc Hustvedt

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Michael Jackson's Possessions Leaving Las Vegas

1 September 2009 4:16 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »

On the eve of Michael Jackson's long-awaited burial, there are still pieces of his life scattered all over the place. With his estate presumably looking to consolidate, movers from Beverly Hills Transfer and Storage were spotted Monday carrying boxes and other items out of one of the King of Pop's former Las Vegas residences. Chris Fries, a spokesman for the moving company, told E! News that they were under strict orders not to divulge what was being removed from the house. "We're under a confidentiality agreement," Fries said. "You name it, we got it—just got a whole lot of stuff." He said he has not been in contact with any Jackson family members, only business... »

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