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Independent Spirit Awards topped by tight budgets
The debate for what exactly constitutes an "independent" film is as old as the studio system itself and doesn't seem likely to end anytime soon. This year, the Spirit Award nominations seemed to honor films that seem a little bit more independent, with an emphasis on truly small films instead of the arguably studio-funded pictures by Quentin Tarantino or Ang Lee that have done well in the past. Not one of the best pictures nominees were above $8 million in budget, sending the message (intentionally or not) that what it takes to make a great movie is vision over financing.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsTrailer Stash: Harry Potter, Star Trek, Up, Che, The Wrestler, more
And now, a look at a few of the latest movie trailers to hit the web:... read more
Found in: Blogs, Ctrl-VNew single out for upcoming Bruce Spingsteen album
Bruce Springsteen's new single, "Working on a Dream," saw partial debut in a highlight reel during a Sunday Night Football match-up earlier this month, but its best-suited introduction is likely the acoustic version Springsteen played at an Ohio rally for Barack Obama back in October.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSigns of Life 2008: Best Film
Check out Paste's top 20 films of 2008... read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesNew year to bring new Bruce Springsteen album
Not only will the country see a new president come January in Barack Obama, but one of his biggest celebrity supporters—Bruce Springsteen—is aiming to release an album to coincide with his historic inauguration.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBallast, The Visitor, Synecdoche earn Gotham nominations
It is but the middle of October and we already have our first set of 2008 film-award nominations. The Gotham Independent Film Awards announced its yearly list of nominees, shining the spotlight on a number of smaller films sure to factor into the Oscar equation later this year.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsDarren Aronofsky actually adapting Robocop?!
After the trio of prestige art films (Pi, Requiem for a Dream, The Fountain), most people thought they had Darren Aronofsky pegged. Then this year he decided to make a film called The Wrestler, and cast seemingly washed-up actor Mickey Rourke in the title role. The film earned rave reviews at last week's Toronto International Film Festival, and won the top award at the Venice Film Festival. But turns out that was just the beginning of the surprises Aronofosky has in store for us. According to reports, Aronofsky has finished up his script for an original version of Robocop. As... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsToronto International Film Festival 2008
The Toronto International Film Festival, which wrapped up its 10-day run this past weekend, is arguably the most important film festival in North America. But to the average moviegoer it's not as well known as Sundance, in part because TIFF samples the most promising new film from around the world while Sundance emphasizes home-grown movies, for better or worse. But TIFF showcases its share of English-language films, too -- often with star-studded red-carpet premieres -- and this year some of the festival's best movies were among them:Rachel Getting MarriedI'll have to admit that the new film from Jonathan Demme (Silence... read more
Found in: Blogs, FestivusDarren Aronofsky's The Wrestler picks up a distributor
It only had its premiere a few weeks ago... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsBruce Springsteen pens tune for Darren Aronofsky
While Requiem for a Dream director Darren Aronofsky preps for the premiere of his latest opus... read more
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