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Bookshelf to Screen: Eight New Classics Becoming Movies This Fall (And Beyond)
Last week, we took a look at seven old favorite books getting the film treatment this fall (and beyond—damn you, Alice in Wonderland, March is too long to wait!). A few readers piped up to ask inquire the absence of Brief Interviews with Hideous Men in that roundup, but never fear, it wasn't forgotten. David Foster Wallace's short story collection, like the other seven picks on this week's list, just aren't quite "old favorite" material yet—but check back in ten years or so. By then, we may know better which of these titles will stand the test of time, and... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day25 Indie Films to Catch This Fall
Sure, we can't wait for Where the Wild Things Are and The Road. But not all of the movies worth watching this fall will be hitting the megaplex. Here's our guide to 25 indie films to catch before Christmas.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWill Youth In Revolt be the Movie Where Michael Cera Finally Sheds His Man-Boy Cocoon?
There's a stage in the metamorphosis of the butterfly called the "pupa" where the caterpillar nestles inside a hardened shell as it begins its transformation. Usually, the pupa stage lasts no longer than a month. Every now and then, though, we see curious cases of organisms bucking evolutionary trends. Take Michael Cera, who's been trapped in a man-boy cocoon of his own devising in the six years since he emerged as the endearingly awkward George Michael on Arrested Development.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe Weinstein Company May Not Have the Cash to Market Inglourious Basterds. But Does it Even Matter?
The word this week is that The Weinstein Company, the mini-major studio founded after Bob and Harvey Weinstein finally parted ways with Miramax (and Disney) in 2005, is apparently on the brink of financial ruin. Originally touted as a maverick venture on par with the creation of Miramax in 1979, the studio was erratic from the start, and it quickly became clear that its future was rocky at best.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsFive Movies to Get Excited About in 2009
After watching Slumdog Millionaire the other evening (which I enjoyed a good bit, though not as much as seemingly everyone else in the world), I got to thinking about all the great films coming our way in the new year and decided a list was in order. With a little aid from IMDb's coming soon pages, I've selected the five I'm most excited about. Enjoy, complete with trailers where applicable:... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWhere's Zach?
Youth in Revolt (filming at press time)“It’s a movie with Michael Cera, Steve Buscemi, Fred Willard, Jean Smart and Ray Liotta. Youth in Revolt is based on this little book that came out years ago. The script’s really, really good. It is a story about young love and what hormones do when they take over. Cera is the main actor, and I play the boyfriend of his mother. It will be a delight to see.”G-Force (in post-production)“I have this really big movie. This isn’t going to be saying that I sold out at all (laughs), but I’m the lead in... read more
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