Emma Stone to Join Ryan Gosling, Sean Penn in The Gangster Squad
Emma Stone has been picked up to join the cast of The Gangster Squad, which includes Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling and Josh Brolin, Variety reports.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe Tree of Life Review
Terrence Malick's sixth film in 42 years is, without a doubt, the most ambitious film that will come out this year. In two-and-a-half hours, the writer/director tackles every big question about God through a mid-20th-century coming-of-age story, long shots of the natural world, heavenly voiceovers and yes, dinosaurs. read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsJosh Brolin in Negotiations to Join Gangster Squad Cast
We recently reported that actors Sean Penn and Ryan Gosling were being courted for the lead roles in Gangster Squad, a 1940s crime drama based on the true story of L.A. gangster Mickey Cohen. Now, Josh Brolin has been added to the already stellar list of stars in consideration for the film.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSean Penn and Ryan Gosling to Star in Gangster Squad?
Both Sean Penn and Ryan Gosling are in consideration for the lead roles in The Gangster Squad. The film is a 1940s crime drama based on the true story of L.A. gangster Mickey Cohen. If both actors are secured, Penn will fill the role of Cohen while Gosling will star opposite as a member of a special police task force enlisted to bring the gangster down.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsDavid Byrne and Will Oldham Scoring Sean Penn Movie
Music legend David Byrne was tapped last year to score an upcoming film starring Sean Penn, but it now seems that he will be joined on the project by Will Oldham, the bearded songwriter perhaps best known as Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy. Both talents have had their share of experiences with composing for the screen in the past. Byrne has produced work for the HBO-series Big Love, the David Mackenzie film, Young Adam, as well as both Wall Street films. Songs by Oldham have been featured in films such as An Injury to One, The Broken Giant and Palermo Shooting.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSean Penn Plans to Make Haiti Relief His Life's Work
After an incredible 7.0 earthquake rocked Haiti almost a year ago, actor Sean Penn flew to the Caribbean country to aid in the relief. Due to the devastation that resulted from the quake (thousands dead and over a million homeless), the Academy Award-winning actor is making the relief effort his life’s work.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsWatch the The Tree of Life Trailer
The first trailer for Terrence Malick’s long-awaited The Tree of Life has hit those good old interwebs, and it’s a doozy.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsTerrence Malick's The Tree of Life Due for Release on Fox Searchlight
Fox Searchlight Pictures hustled the U.S. rights for The Tree of Life starring Brad Pitt and Sean Penn from River Road Entertainment recently.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsBono's Daughter to Star in Movie With Sean Penn, Frances McDormand
She’s not exactly following in the family footsteps, but Bono’s daughter Eve Hewson is looking to make a name of her own on the silver screen, starring in the upcoming drama This Must Be The Place alongside Sean Penn and Frances McDormand (via NME.com).... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe 25 Best Movie Performances of the Decade
Sometimes, a good actor can make a bad script tolerable and mediocre script enjoyable. But occasionally, an actor will stumble upon a role they seemed born to play, and watching them transform themselves is an utter joy. read more
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