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Monster Movies

9 hours ago | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »

Glenn here from Stale Popcorn here to discuss one of my favourite films from 2003, Patty Jenkins' Monster. Earlier this year when Courtney Hunt's Frozen River was released here in Australia I wrote in my review that It's a shame that Courtney Hunt's Frozen River is so good. It's unfortunate because now I will most likely be incredibly disappointed when this debut director falls between the cracks of the lead performance she helped create. I then went on to cite Boys Don't Cry's Kimberley Pierce (9 years between films) and Monster as examples.

Patty Jenkins has yet to make a second film after her Monster debut and there has never even been any word on her wanting to make another film. That is such a shame since she brought such fascinating sense of place to the Aileen Wuornos film and her twists on the idea of "American Gothic »

- Glenn Dunks

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Exclusive: Tom Hardy On Charlize Theron And The 'Massive' Scale Of 'Mad Max: Fury Road'

4 December 2009 1:00 PM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

"It's terrifying."

That's how Tom Hardy describes the ginormous scale of "Mad Max: Fury Road." And it's a terror the British actor will confront next year as he takes over the title role pioneered by Mel Gibson in George Miller's three previous post-apocalyptic action flicks.

"It's massive. It's enormous," he continued. "It's like turning a mountain upside down and pouring it through a sieve."

Guiding him through this Herculean task will be Miller – the film's budget is reported to be $100 million – and for that, Hardy is insanely thankful. "There's something very attractive about working with George," the actor said during the interview with MTV's Josh Horowitz. "It's like being in a family and trying to create something together and let's trying to go across the ocean in a canoe. If anybody can do, it's George."

"[It's] dangerous, but not big," he added with a laugh.

Hardy went on to explain »

- Eric Ditzian

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The Naughts: The Actress of the '00s

4 December 2009 10:17 AM, PST | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »

If time is an avenger, then the Naughts have had it both ways with Nicole Kidman. In the span of a decade, Kidman was transformed from arm candy into an artist -- the rare movie star who made genuinely interesting choices -- eclipsing her ex-husband, Tom Cruise, who filed for divorce in 2000, with an Oscar win and the embrace, finally, of her peers on her own terms.

However, as the '00s limp to a close, Kidman seems to be succumbing to a personal vendetta against time: by manipulating her face into a mask -- a waxworks ideal of "Nicole Kidman" -- rather than continuing to deploy it as a functional instrument, an artist's tool, Kidman is taking perhaps the most surprising risk of her career: she has chosen to age into glacial iconicity. In this, she exemplifies a decade that treated actresses with ambivalence, waving all the flags of »

- Michelle Orange

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Monsters, Inc. Blu-ray Review

19 November 2009 9:05 AM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »

I opined when it came to Up that it’s hard to judge the Pixar canon because there are so few missteps, but when it comes to favorites, everyone’s got to have one. You have to at some point think of which one you love the most. It’s not like they’re your children. Though a case can be made for almost every single one of their films, the one that gets me the hardest, and the one that always works me over like a sap is Monsters Inc. My review of it after the jump.

In the city of Monstropolis, their power supply comes from the screams of children, and no one is better at getting young children to freak out than James P. Sullivan (voiced by John Goodman). His best friend is Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal), who he lives with and also handles his prep. The »

- Andre Dellamorte

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Jay-z Scores His First Chart-Topper With 'Empire State Of Mind'

19 November 2009 8:40 AM, PST | MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news »

Considering how many chart-topping albums he has had and the number of smash singles he has released, it's amazing to think that Jay-z has never had a song top the Billboard Hot 100, the definitive pop songs chart. That changed this morning, as his "Empire State of Mind" took the top spot in its tenth week of release. The track, which of course features a memorable hook care of Alicia Keys, picked up a ton of radio airplay in the wake of the New York Yankees' World Series win (the team ended up adopting it as a victory anthem). Meanwhile, "Run This Town," the first single from The Blueprint 3, remains in the top 20.

While it does mark the first time Jigga has had one of his own songs at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, it's not the first time his name has been associated with the top spot. He has »

- Kyle Anderson

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Police Called To Escort Actor/Director Off The Set

15 November 2009 3:06 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Monster star Pruitt Taylor Vince had to be escorted off the set of his new movie by police after fighting with a producer.

The Emmy Award winner was directing Cameraman in Louisiana when he fell out with David Newton Cole, according to TMZ.com.

Cole fired Vince in front of the entire crew - and then called the police and asked them to make sure the actor/director left the set.

The producer tells the website, "Neither of us would compromise his artistic vision, and I am the producer so that is that. That's why they call it showbusiness and not show art." »

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Monster’s Inc. – 4-Disc Combo Pack with DVD and Digital Copy – Blu-ray

10 November 2009 4:25 PM, PST | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »

Blu-ray Review

Monster’s Inc.

Directed by: Pete Docter

Cast: (Voices) Billy Crystal, John Goodman, James Coburn

Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Rating: G

Due Out: November 10, 2009

Plot: In the world of bedtime monsters, the screams of children are a valuable source of energy. At the same time, kids are also considered toxic beings. All heck breaks loose when an innocent child named Boo crosses into the monster world, causing two professional frighteners, Mike (Crystal) and Sully (Goodman), to do anything necessary to protect her and return her to her bedroom.

Who’S It For? The closet and under the bed may still be points of terrifying uncertainty for younger children, but the monsters in this film are nothing to stay away from. Young kids and very old kids alike will able to enjoy this funny and thoughtful film.

Movie:

It takes a certain type of imagination to turn “things that »

- Nick Allen

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Charlize Theron Joins Cast of 4th Mad Max

30 October 2009 7:30 AM, PDT | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »

Charlize Theron is developing a taste for post-apocalytic movie roles. The Oscar-winning actress, 34, has signed on to star in Mad Max: Fury Road, the fourth installment of the futuristic Mad Max series, Variety reports. Shooting will begin next August in Australia. This follows Theron's starring role in The Road, an adventure film opening next month based on the Cormac McCarthy novel set in a similar dusty dystopia. Theron won the Academy Award for Best Actress for 2003's Monster. Related: Charlize Theron Named U.N. Messenger of PeaceMel Gibson played the title character Max Rockatansky in the three previous Mad Max films, »

- Tim Nudd

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Charlize Theron kisses a woman for charity

23 October 2009 7:45 PM, PDT | AfterEllen.com | See recent AfterEllen.com news »

Actors Jeremy Piven and Charlize Theron (an outspoken advocate of gay rights who has played queer roles in Head in the Clouds, and Monster) were special guests at fundraiser last night for OneXOne, a charity that provides food, water, healthcare and education to children in Ethiopia and Rwanda. (Matt Damon is a prominent spokesperson for the charity, but he had to pull out of the fundraiser at the last minute.)

During the live auction, Theron offered a 2010 trip to South Africa, which included World Cup tickets, a safari and a meet-and-greet with Nelson Mandela.

When bidding stalled at $37,000 — much lower than the $280,00 Piven had raised in the auction — Charlize got creative. According to Us Magazine:

"For f--- sake! You can do better," she told attendees. "There is no way I am leaving here with Jeremy Piven getting a higher bid. I've got t---- for God's sake."

To sweeten the pot, »

- sarahwarn

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Theron Fan Bids $140,000 For Charity Kiss

23 October 2009 6:26 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Charlize Theron puckered up to kiss a woman on Thursday night - and raised $140,000 (GBP93,300) in the process.

The actress, who romanced Christina Ricci in Monster, helped take over hosting duties at the OneXOne charity event in San Francisco, California after Matt Damon pulled out at the last minute - and she made the evening's auction a memorable one for one female fan.

Offering up a 2010 trip to her native South Africa that included World Cup soccer tickets and a meet-and-greet with Nelson Mandela, Theron was frustrated when bidding stalled at $37,000 (GBP24,600) - far below what actor Jeremy Piven had just raised.

She growled, "For f**k's sake! You can do better. There is no way I am leaving here with Jeremy Piven getting a higher bid."

She then upped the stakes and threw in a seven-second kiss, which sparked a bidding frenzy.

But it was an unnamed woman who landed the prize, bidding $140,000 and locking lips with the Oscar winner for 20 seconds.

Damon was forced to pull out of the charity fundraiser at the last minute due to a family emergency. »

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Charlize Theron, a Potential Lead for 'Mad Max 4'

22 October 2009 1:18 AM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »

Academy Award-winning Charlize Theron could provide a twist for the proposed fourth installment of "Mad Max". E! Online has got the scoop that the Aileen Wuornos of "Monster" is likely to be the replacement of series star Mel Gibson as she reportedly is director George Miller's first choice for the lead female role in "Mad Max 4".

While no further detail on Theron's casting possibility is shared, the entertainment news site made notes that Miller is also eyeing for another star to join the cast ensemble. The director reportedly wants Tom Hardy, the Handsome Bob of Guy Ritchie's "Rocknrolla", to star opposite the "Hancock" beauty.

Previously, 64-year-old Miller has stated that he has the intention to replace Gibson with a younger actor. "It won't be Mel," he said at the time. "He was 21 when he made the first one, now he's a lot older and his passion is for filmmaking and directing. »

- AceShowbiz.com

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Exclusive Contest: Want to Interview Robert Englund?

22 October 2009 1:15 AM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

Here at Dread Central we get to talk to pretty much every single person working within the horror biz and you have No Idea how grateful we are for that opportunity. So much so that we feel it's time to give you the chance. Ready for an odd contest for the ages? We've got your chance to win an interview with Robert Englund and a whole lot more!

In celebration of the premiere of Rob Hall's original web-series "Fear Clinic" on FEARnet, we are giving away three prize packages:

Grand Prize

• You get to interview Robert Englund

• $15 iTunes gift card

• "Fear Clinic" poster – signed by cast members Robert Englund, Danielle Harris and Kane Hodder

• Copy of Robert Englund’s new book, Hollywood Monster

• The Nightmare on Elm Street DVD Collection

• Saw I-iv DVD Set

First Prize

• $15 iTunes gift card

• Ghost House Underground Eight Film DVD Collection

Second Prize

• $15 iTunes »

- Uncle Creepy

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Adam Shankman Signs on to Direct ‘Rock of Ages’

20 October 2009 3:32 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

According to Variety, director Adam Shankman has signed on to direct and choreograph the film adaptation of the Tony-award nominated Broadway play, Rock of Ages. If you’re unfamiliar with Rock of Ages, here’s a brief summary of the movie from Variety:

The musical tells the story of a couple that meets at the Sunset Strip club Rock of Ages, falls in love and tries to stay together amid the rough and tumble rock lifestyle. The cast finds reasons to belt out 80s rock anthems made popular by Journey, Twisted Sister, Joan Jett, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar and other MTV generation staples.

 

With his experience directing music videos and musicals (including 2007’s surprise hit Hairspray), Adam Shankman should be the perfect person to bring the project to fruition. Describing the film as “Mamma Mia!” for dudes,” Shankman said bringing Rock of Ages to the big screen is an “extraordinary »

- Rob Frappier

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Megan Fox and the modern movie murderers

14 October 2009 6:12 AM, PDT | t5m.com | See recent t5m.com news »

After attending a screening of Jennifer’s Body, the soon-to-be-released Megan Fox vehicle written by Juno’s Diablo Cody, I got thinking about evil women. The film follows the eponymous Jennifer (Fox), who becomes possessed by a demon after a ritual sacrifice goes awry, and proceeds to sustain her health by feasting on her male peers. It’s initially worth mentioning that the film warrants a look, introducing a comedic element to the horror genre and displaying Cody’s familiar witty dialogue (although, it must be noted, it’s not as clever as it thinks it is.) Beyond the script, though, and as the marketing campaign has indicated, this is basically the Megan Fox show, a practical homage to the raven-haired siren that some men would probably permit to feast upon them if it involved pre-dinner foreplay. Her look may be a little tacky for some tastes, but there’s »

- Uprising

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Rock and Shock: Monster and Metal Mayhem

5 October 2009 3:34 PM, PDT | iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news »

 

It’s just two weeks until the next Rock and Shock, Massachusetts’ annual marriage of two perfect partners, horror and heavy metal.  On October 16-18, the convention/ marathon concert offers up a solid lineup of horror favorites signing autographs, and a veritable Woodstock of evil music that is sure to please any dark and brooding fan of the macabre.

 

The autograph signings for the weekend brings a wicked group of convention stalwarts:  Headlined by Malcolm “Hey, Don’t Blame Me for H2” McDowell and American Werewolf in London director John Landis, the con also boasts appearances by two Jasons, Derek Mears and Kane Hodder;  Rob Zombie favorites Walter Phelan, Sid Haig and Bill Moseley;  original Halloween scream queen P.J. Soles;  and the star of the legendary Dentist franchise, Corbin Bernsen, just to name a few.  The highlight for me is the Fulci trio of Al Cliver, Ottaviano Dell’acqua and the lovely Catriona MacColl. »

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Theron Thanks Mother For Career

20 September 2009 4:01 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Charlize Theron suffered a meltdown when her dreams of becoming a prima ballerina were shattered - until her mother encouraged her to try acting.

The South African beauty trained as a ballet dancer in New York City but a knee injury at 19 left her devastated and ruined any chance she had of turning her passion into a career.

Now the star has heaped praise on her mother for helping her out of her slump - and launching her Hollywood career.

She tells Ok! magazine, "I remember at night, at like two in the morning, with my mom in the City in a basement on, like, 21st Street, crying my eyes out and eating four pints of ice cream because I couldn’t dance anymore, and my mom saying ‘Well, why don’t you try acting?’ I mean... because of some crazy moment at 2am with Haagen-Dazs, I’m standing on a red carpet today."

The actress has gone on to star in a series of hit films and even scooped an Academy Award for her performance in 2003's Monster, but insists she doesn't plan too far into the future.

She adds, "I try to live every day like tomorrow might not come. Not that I succeed at that every day, but I try to think that way and not too far ahead." »

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Exclusive Video: Charlize Theron Discusses Her Role in The Burning Plain

18 September 2009 12:47 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

Charlize Theron began her career as just another pretty face in movies like 2 Days In The Valley and The Cider House Rules, but it was her star-turning role in the Academy Award winning film, Monster that earned her not only an Oscar but also the respect of her critics and peers alike. She followed that up with a strong performance in the film In the Valley of Elah and another Oscar nomination for her work in North Country. Now, the acclaimed actress is back again with a gritty, realistic and heart-shattering performance in Guillermo Arriaga's directorial debut, "The Burning Plain. I had the opportunity to speak exclusively with Charlize Theron about her powerful new performance in the film, which opens on September 18th.

Guillermo Arriaga makes his directorial debut with The Burning Plain, a film about regret and crippling loss. Charlize Theron plays Sylvia, a woman on the verge of suicide, »

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‘Jennifer’s Body’ a Bloody, Out-of-Body Dud For Oscar-Winning ‘Juno’ Scribe Diablo Cody

17 September 2009 11:01 PM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »

Chicago – For Oscar-winning “Juno” writer Diablo Cody, writing “Jennifer’s Body” with “Transformers” star Megan Fox and “Mamma Mia!” star Amanda Seyfried as the two lead women was as much of an out-of-body experience as Charlize Theron’s against-type role in 2003’s “Monster”. The difference? Theron nailed it; Cody bloodied this bold opportunity.

Rating: 1.5/5.0 Since our Nov. 2007 interview with Cody for the Oscar-winning “Juno,” she’s as quick with her wit in person as she is with her pen for the screen.

While an early reading of the “Jennifer’s Body” script showed promise, once it hit the screen Cody’s razor-sharp wit was blunted against the mismatched backdrop of two female leads who couldn’t sell the script and the overarching horror tone that the talented Cody hasn’t yet mastered.

Read Adam Fendelman’s full review of “Jennifer’s Body” in our reviews section. Like “Juno,” you still »

- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)

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Charlize Theron Answers Some Burning Questions

17 September 2009 7:01 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »

When so many other Hollywood actresses are doing everything possible to look good, Charlize Theron seems determined to buck the trend by playing more rough-around-the-edges female roles. Her turn as the decidedly unattractive serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster shocked audiences but earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress. She followed up that role by playing a victim of sexual harassment in North Country, which also earned her an Oscar nomination. Theron is once again set to play an unglamorous role in The Burning Plain.

Directed by Guillermo Arriaga, the award-winning writer of Babel, 21 Grams, and Amores Perros, The Burning Plain is a non-linear tale in which Theron plays a sexually promiscuous, suicidal character who is forced to confront the sins of her past. While it sounds like playing a character with such heavy baggage would weigh an actor down emotionally, Theron says that it's just a job.

I love what I do, »

- BrentJS Sprecher

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Charlize Theron keeps her chonies on

17 September 2009 5:00 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

Charlize Theron is not "an exhibitionist". The 'Burning Plain' actress - who appears naked in the first scene of the movie, and has also stripped off in 'Monster' and 'The Devil's Advocate' - insists she only flashes flesh on film if it is integral to the storyline. She explained: "I'm not some exhibitionist. I think people think I just love walking around naked. "When you start making it about yourself, you stand in the way of doing your job. I have to sit in an editing room with the director and a bunch of execs, and if I had to sit there and think about myself and these men watching me, I think that would make me insecure. »

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