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Watch the Trailer for Jason Reitman's Up in the Air
The trailer for Up in the Air takes a risk, and, eh, it pulls it off pretty well. The third feature by Jason Reitman (Juno) comes from the novel by Walter Kirn about a corporate consultant who obsessively collects frequent-flier miles. Instead of trying to tackle that decidedly noncommercial premise, the trailer splices together gorgeous images, a voice-over of vaguely existential musings and fun-looking scenes with George Clooney.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsVera Farmiga, George Clooney confirmed for Up in the Air
A couple months back we mentioned that Jason Reitman was working on getting George Clooney on board (rimshot!) for his forthcoming dramedy, Up in the Air. Now, per Variety, comes news that The Departed's Vera Farmiga will star opposite Clooney in the film.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsJason Reitman courts George Clooney for Up in the Air
With Juno, Jason Reitman struck the kind of lightning-rod success that can’t be bought. He took on the film after finding modest success with Thank You for Smoking, his debut, and by the time its run was over, he had become the man behind the word-of-mouth smash of 2007 and a surprise Oscar nominee.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsJason and Ivan Reitman unite "Just for Laughs"
The Reitman clan will be having a bit of a family reunion come July 17. Directors Ivan and Jason Reitman, father and son, are scheduled to appear at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal this summer. Set to interview each other, both men will surely have plenty to tell regarding the films they have worked on over the years. Ivan is best known for movies such as Stripes and Ghostbusters, while his son has most recently taken the spotlight by ushering a supreme cast of characters through a little film called Juno. Scheduled to take place July 10-20,... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsJim Carrey, Jason Reitman shoot for smiles with Pierre
Jason Reitman will direct the next Jim Carrey comedy, Pierre, Pierre. Edwin Cannistraci and Frederick Seton penned the politically incorrect misadventure (racism, sexism, and Europeans—oh my). This is the first time the pair has had a script in development. According to Variety, Fox Atomic won the bidding war for $1 million. In the film, Carrey plays a French nihilist who rediscovers a love for his home country while transporting the stolen "Mona Lisa." /Film reports that the script is part Bruno, part Borat in nature. Todd Black and Jason Blumenthal of Escape Artists will produce alongside Reitman’s Hard C partner... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsPaste Vision #3 - Sundance 2008
embedVideo("http://www.pastemagazine.com/pastevision/2008/02/pastevision4_022108.flv"); JavaScript must be enabled to see this content. This episode of the podcast features a performance and interview with Ingrid Michaelson, in addition to an interview with Jason Reitman, the director of Juno. Additional Sundance Content: Sundance 2008: Towelhead interview Sundance 2008: Sugar interview Sundance 2008: In Prison My Whole Life interview Sundance 2008: Colin Firth, Guitar Hero Sundance 2008: Tim Finn interview Sundance 2008: Sondre Lerche interview Sundance 2008: Paddy Casey Quick Hit Sundance 2008: Jesca Hoop Quick Hit... read more
Found in: Paste VisionBaby On Board
“A couple pages into Juno it was like, ‘Oh this is actually pretty good,’ which is always a surprise when you’re reading a screenplay. [Then] 10 or 20 pages in I was like, ‘Wow, this is really good, I may actually want to make this.’ And by the end of the screenplay I felt like...” read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesSigns of Life 2007 : Best Films
For your arguing pleasure, here are Paste's top 50 films of 2007... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsJennifer's Body re-combines Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody
[Above: Juno] Although Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody's first collaboration, Juno, has yet to been released, it's already safe to consider the film a success, if only critically. Apparently the pair agrees as well, since one of Cody's many upcoming projects will bring her and Reitman back together on Jennifer's Body, a comedy/horror movie. "We're here because Diablo's voice and our voice align," said Reitman's producing partner Dan Dubecki to The Hollywood Reporter. Jennifer's Body is about a possessed cheerleader who starts feeding on boys in her rural Minnesota town. Her best friend sets out to kill her and stop... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsFree advance Juno screenings announced
This is news that for once I'm hesitant to share with our loyal readers for my own greedy purposes, but will nonetheless. Following such glowing reviews at Toronto, Fox Searchlight first decided to push Juno's release date up to Dec. 5, but now the production company is trying to up its publicity with a series of free advance screenings in LA and NYC (and a few other places). There are a bunch. As the website says, "promotional screenings are on a first-come, first-served basis," so be sure to reserve tickets fast. About those reservations, you can set them up here.... read more
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