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Rumer Willis Gets Her Geek on in 'The House Bunny'new
If there's a difference between Willis—the daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis—and other second-generation actors, it’s that she could relate to the geeky character she plays in the movie The House Bunny more than the glamorous world from which she hails.
The Georgia Straight |
Ian Caddell |
08-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Javier Bardem Finds the Real in 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' Rolenew
When Woody Allen was writing the part of a Spaniard who seduces two American tourists, he had Bardem in mind.
The Georgia Straight |
Ian Caddell |
08-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Woody Allen's European Vacation: 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'new
He lived the young man's dream in Spain; next, he directs Larry David in NYC and Puccini for L.A. Opera.
L.A. Weekly |
Scott Foundas |
08-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Searching for the Ghosts of Bunker Hill's Native American Pastnew
Resuscitated 1961 documentary recalls stark lives of L.A.'s urban Indians.
L.A. Weekly |
Matthew Fleischer |
08-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The High Crimes and High Art of 'Man On Wire'new
Even after seeing Man on Wire three times, I'm ready to see it again: just about any place. It's far and away my favorite film commercially released in 2008 to date.
Chicago Newcity |
Ray Pride |
08-06-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
James Franco Makes a Dope Return to Comedy in 'Pineapple Express'new
Seth Rogen was so enthusiastic about the idea of working with Franco in the film that he decided to give up the role that he had written for himself, with his writing partner Evan Goldberg.
The Georgia Straight |
Ian Caddell |
08-01-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Survey of Milos Forman's Worknew
Orphaned at a young age during World War II, Miloš Forman became one of the prominent directors of the Czech New Wave in the 1960s.
The Portland Mercury |
Ned Lannamann |
07-31-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Czech New Wave
'Bottle Shock's Randall Miller and Jody Savin Pour It Onnew
The wine story at the core of Bottle Shock details the moment at which the wine business changed, turning the Napa Valley from a farm town to a tourist mecca.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Shaun Brady |
07-31-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Step Brothers': Blended Family Valuesnew
Director Adam McKay and Will Ferrell relish working on an absurdist high wire, and the whole point of their movies isn't how any one scene relates to another but rather how much they can chip away at the logic that holds most movies together. Baghead also reviews.
L.A. Weekly |
Scott Foundas |
07-25-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
J. Gary Mitchell's Puppets Fight Pedophilianew
Mitchell, a soft-spoken 70-year-old with a dapper white mustache, has been directing and producing short educational movies for three decades, creating characters who warn against smoking and drinking. But his specialty since 1985's What Tadoo is gently informing children about sexual abuse.
Willamette Week |
Aaron Mesh |
07-23-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Constructing 'American Teen' with Nanette Bursteinnew
American Teen debuted at Sundance 2008, and some viewers begrudged the sale of Nanette Burstein's eminently entertaining, beautifully constructed snapshot of the lives of several teenagers across a senior year at a Warsaw, Indiana high school.
Chicago Newcity |
Ray Pride |
07-23-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: American Teen, Nanette Burstein
'A Jihad For Love' Director Parvez Sharma Speaks His Mindnew
In his impressive documentary, queers from many different countries embrace both Islam and their sexuality, and that creates a fascinating tension.
NOW Magazine |
Susan G. Cole |
07-21-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
John Waters: The Trash Auteur Speaks Out -- Way Outnew
On gay marriage, the presidential race, the corrupting influence of irony and the release of his new 'Til Death Do Us Part DVD.
L.A. Weekly |
Steven Mikulan |
07-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Likeable Kevin Costner Fields Dreams in 'Swing Vote'new
After saving the human race in Waterworld and restoring America's sense of hope in The Postman, Costner is once again the most important man in the free world.
NOW Magazine |
Norman Wilner |
07-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Werner Herzog Ponders the Last Place on Earthnew
Speaking to the legendary German filmmaker is like speaking to God -- a crazy and pessimistic God, perhaps, but one capable of making divine films.
Boston Phoenix |
Peter Keough |
07-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
