'The Social Network' Wins Three Best Picture Awards, 'Black Swan' Tops Critics' Choice Award Nominations! Perhaps Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has seen better years, but the feature film adaptation of his experiences creating the social networking juggernaut is doing just fine. As awards season trudges on, "The Social Network" continues to prove itself as the critical darling to beat. Entertainment Weekly reports that David Fincher's latest … [Read more...]
Director Tom Hooper on ‘The King’s Speech’
Director Tom Hooper on 'The King's Speech' The filmmaker discusses his star, Colin Firth, and subject, King George VI: so similar, yet so different. The filmmaker discusses his star, Colin Firth, and subject, King George VI: so similar, yet so different. Read more on Los Angeles Times Arts council brings back its best before it relocates The Arts Council of Snohomish County has art lovers and holiday shoppers covered this month with two shows … [Read more...]
‘The Tourist’ review: Jolie, Depp lost in misfire
'The Tourist' review: Jolie, Depp lost in misfire Stardom can be a beautiful thing. Channeled into the right material and then guided by a strong hand, stardom can enhance a story by giving it the extra dimension that only comes with star image and personality: Gable... Read more on San Francisco Chronicle Kayaker killed by krokodile Posted: Dec 10, 2010 03:19 am EST South African kayaker Hendrik Coetzee was on an expedition in Congo when he … [Read more...]
The Agenda: ‘The Illusionist’ @ Cinefamily tonight
The Agenda: 'The Illusionist' @ Cinefamily tonight If you appreciate the beauty and power of classic 2-D hand-drawn animation, get yourself to this screening of “The Illusionist,” the latest feature film from Sylvain Chomet, director of the critically acclaimed “The Triplets of Belleville.” Based on an unproduced original script by French filmmaker Jacques Tati, “The Illusionist” tells the story of an aging magician and a teenage girl and their … [Read more...]
‘The Temptation of St. Tony,’ Veiko Õunpuu: review
'The Temptation of St. Tony,' Veiko Õunpuu: review The Temptation of St. Tony RATING: (POLITE APPLAUSE) Surreal tragicomedy. Directed by Veiko Õunpuu. With Taavi Eelmaa and Ravshana Kurkova. (In Estonian, Russian, English and French, with English subtitles. Not rated.... Read more on San Francisco Chronicle Big bonus materials for Eclipse For core fans of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the home entertainment offerings debuting at 12:01 a.m. … [Read more...]
Canadian films ‘Vampire,’ ‘The Salesman’ bound for Sundance Film Festival
Canadian films 'Vampire,' 'The Salesman' bound for Sundance Film Festival PARK CITY, Utah - Canadian filmmakers are headed to the Sundance Film Festival with unusual heroes including a bloodsucking teacher, a struggling car salesman and black Ukrainian orphans. Read more on Kitchener - Waterloo Record Ben Sherwood named president of ABC News Ben Sherwood, a former executive producer of " Good Morning America " has been named president of ABC … [Read more...]
‘The Miracle Of Asia’ (Part 1) – Singapore Documentary
The Miracle Of Asia - Part 1 of 2 Directed by James Wiffen This is a documentary about Singapore, a country that has risen from a poor developing country, to an economic giant, in a little over 50 years. The main focus of the documentary is the people, both native Singaporeans, and also foreign workers who have relocated there, as these have been the key to the country's success. Singapore is a melting pot of different cultures, and this is … [Read more...]
Q&A: Any1 know what those things are called that filmmakers use @the beginning of scenes to mark which scene it is?
by th.omas Question by Danni Jo: Any1 know what those things are called that filmmakers use @the beginning of scenes to mark which scene it is? Any1 know what those things are called that filmmakers use at the beginning of scenes to mark which scene it is? Usually black and white, but I've seen electronic ones... Best answer: Answer by Shaun Gits called a clapboard i think Give your answer to this question below! … [Read more...]
New on DVD: ‘A Christmas Carol,’ ‘The Kids Are All Right’
New on DVD: 'A Christmas Carol,' 'The Kids Are All Right' If you're anticipating a houseful of kids running rampant over Thanksgiving weekend, now's your chance to get a handle on the situation. Read more on New York Daily News Dane County United Way 2010 Holiday Wish List All types of nonprofit agencies from across Dane County are looking for assistance through this special collection of holiday-related volunteer and donation opportunities. … [Read more...]
REVIEW: ‘The King’s Speech’ is gorgeous, but expected
REVIEW: 'The King's Speech' is gorgeous, but expected “The King’s Speech” is the kind of handsomely photographed, weighty-yet-uplifting period drama that seems to arrive amid great fanfare come awards time each year. It’s based on a true story about British royalty — always a favorite among those coveted voters — features a glittery cast and hits every note you expect it to hit. Read more on New Haven Register Warner Bros. has trademarked … [Read more...]