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Can Sexual Provocation Still Sell?
28 October 2009 6:15 AM, PDT | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »
Barring some epic year-end bombshell, Lars von Trier's "Antichrist" is sure to walk away with the designation of year's most provocative movie -- with its sadomasochistic sex, penis smashing and spontaneous clitorectomy, it rivals Nagisa Oshima's 1976 cinema scandal "In the Realm of the Senses" in its efforts to shock and offend.
It's a useful comparison. Over the years, international art cinema has often been inextricably tied to our most prurient desires. In the 1960s, foreign masterpieces were as much about championing auteurs as glimpsing a choice piece of European ass. Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita" was marketed with blonde bombshell Anita Ekberg dancing around in Dionysian ecstasy, while Jean-Luc Godard's "Contempt" and Luis Bunuel's "Belle De Jour" were literally sold off the naked backsides of Bridget Bardot and Catherine Deneueve. But do such depictions of outré sex still sell challenging foreign cinema today?
As recently »
- Anthony Kaufman
13th Annual Portland Lesbian & Gay Film Festival – October 2 – 8 @ Cinema 21
2 September 2009 6:57 AM, PDT | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
Here’s the complete news release giving you all you need to know about the Portland Lesbian and Gay Film Festival kicking off in October…
The 13th Annual Portland Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (Plgff) takes place October 2 – 8, 2009 at Cinema 21, 616 Nw 21st Ave. Plgff is a non-profit arts groups that annually showcases queer feature, documentary and short films from all over the world.
This year’s festival begins with a special screening of the Swedish drama Patrik, Age 1.5 on Friday, October 2 at 7:30 pm at Cinema 21. Goran and Sven are the perfect gay couple; they have a beautiful house in the suburbs, a solid relationship, a home full of love and warmth. Newly approved for adoption, they believe that baby “Patrik, age 1.5,” is on his way. One tiny decimal mistake later, they find themselves saddled with a 15-year-old juvenile delinquent! Directed by Ella Lemhagen, Patrik has its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. »
- Jeff Bayer
Buzz Break: Rabbit, Run
31 August 2009 3:00 PM, PDT | Movieline | See recent Movieline news »
· The Nyt has stills and a report from the upcoming John Cameron Mitchell film Rabbit Hole, starring Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart. Mitchell is a "want to love but don't" filmmaker for me, but at least Kidman invokes Birth about eight thousand times when discussing the new movie.
· Seth Rogen's The Green Hornet has been pushed back five months to December 2010.
· New Moon wolfcake Alex Meraz decided that to better play his role, he would forego sleep, grab Kristen Stewart by the throat, and scream at her during their scenes. Alex, all you need to do is your ab workouts. Relax.
· Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen both wore tulle animal ears to a party in Tokyo this weekend. "Furry" websites are all atwitter!
· Demi Moore has never had plastic surgery, she tells Marie Claire. If she can forget we all saw Striptease, then so can I. »
Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart In “Rabbit Hole” – First Images
31 August 2009 11:05 AM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
“Rabbit Hole,” starring Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart, is an adaptation of David Lindsay-Abaire’s Pulitzer prize-winning drama about a fraying family.
Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart In Rabbit Hole
The story traces the life of a happily married couple that is disrupted by an unexpected tragedy and the emotional journey they must undertake to regain happiness.
Kidman plays a suburban mother dealing with the loss of a child. Eckhart will play Kidman’s husband, who is trying to hold on to the memory of his dead son while dealing with his emotionally removed wife.
With a budget of less than $10 million, a brisk 28-day shoot “Rabbit Hole” is more like an indie than a Hollywood production.
“This is a passion project for Nicole,” Eckhart said, “The reason why I’m in the movie is Nicole. If she wants to work with somebody, then that’s what happens.”
- Fiona
First Look: Nicole Kidman & Aaron Eckhart in Rabbit Hole
30 August 2009 11:54 PM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
The NY Times (via The Playlist) has the first two photos from John Cameron Mitchell's Rabbit Hole, an adaptation of David Lindsay-Abaire's Pulitzer prize-winning stage play about a suburban mother dealing with the loss of a child. The project was first announced back in April and is a small $10 million indie shot in New York that stars Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart, directed by the same guy who made Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Shortbus. "When I first responded to it, it was because I read it, and it was about grief, which fascinates me," Kidman said. "Loss and love seem to be themes that run through my work." There are lots of fascinating tidbits in the NY Times piece - such as that Aaron Eckhart was hand-picked by Kidman. "The reason why I'm in the movie is Nicole. If she wants to work with somebody, then »
- Alex Billington
The ReBirth (?) of Nicole Kidman
28 August 2009 6:30 PM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
I'm trying not to place 2010's Rabbit Hole, the stage to screen story of a grieving family, on a pedestal of unrealistic expectations. Acclaimed plays can make brilliant movies but there are no assurances. They can be tricky beasts to cage in two dimensions. So I'm trying to lower my expectations but Nicole Kidman is not making it easy for me.
Aaron Eckhart co-stars in Rabbit Hole"The reason why I’m in the movie is
Nicole. If she wants to work with somebody, then that’s what happens"
First she offers the directorial job to the brilliant John Cameron Mitchell who I've loved since I saw him tear it up on stage as Hedwig when I first moved to New York. Now in the NY Times she brings up Birth, one of her very best, as comparison to Rabbit Hole.
When I first responded to [Rabbit Hole], it was because I read it, »
- NATHANIEL R
Film's Best Cross-Dressers
28 August 2009 11:41 AM, PDT | newser.com | See recent newser news »
Liev Schreiber was “giddy” playing an ex-Marine transvestite in Taking Woodstock , and in his honor, Nerve lists the best cross-dressers in film history: John Cameron Mitchell, Hedwig and the Angry Inch: He "is the epitome of ferocity and theatricality that drag queens around the world aspire to.” Dustin Hoffman, Tootsie : “Who knew Hoffman could work a sequined gown?” Gwyneth Paltrow, Shakespeare in Love : Hey, "the girl can rock a pencil moustache.” Hugo Weaving, Priscilla Queen of the Desert : “Not just any actor can pull off both a sinister Matrix agent and a drag queen with an afro wig made of ... »
Scenes We Love: Hedwig and the Angry Inch
12 July 2009 3:03 PM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
Multiple hyphenate John Cameron Mitchell once told an interviewer that his stage production-turned-film Hedwig and the Angry Inch is enjoyed by some audiences "in the kind of Rocky Horror, 'be free to be me' kind of way. And some people who've been damaged in some way find some comfort in it too, and realize through it that the myth of the origin of love is a pretty universal one. It doesn't exclude anyone."
He was speaking of the central set piece of the film, the song "The Origin of Love" (video after the jump - be warned there's non-pornographic cartoons of nekkid people). Hedwig, a transsexual German rocker who tells the story of her life through her music, uses the song to share a parable from Plato's Symposium, a philosophical work that seeks to explain the very nature and purpose of love. Mitchell/Hedwig's tale is taken from a satirical speech by Aristophanes. »
- Dawn Taylor
Nicole Kidman Adopts A ‘Little Bee’
10 July 2009 6:00 AM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Recently, Nicole Kidman has attracted a lot of criticism for her performances and several box office failures. Even her detractors can’t deny however that she’s willing to take risks, and that she has an eye for intriguing projects.
Kidman’s latest is no exception. Variety reports that she will team up with the BBC to adapt Chris Cleave’s novel, “Little Bee.” Kidman will star and produce the film under her Blossom Films shingle, and Shawn Slovo (”A World Apart”) will pen the screenplay.
The story focuses on a Nigerian orphan named Little Bee who encounters an affluent British couple after they wander outside the protected borders of their vacation resort. Cleave’s novel received stellar reviews, but publishers and reviewers have attempted to keep the plot under a veil of secrecy.
The entire story seems to hinge on some terrifying event which “happens on the beach.” The »
- Elisabeth Rappe
Out on DVD: The sexy, silent "Solos"
3 June 2009 5:55 AM, PDT | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
Lim Yu-Beng and Loo Zihan in Solos
The sexy, stylish and silent Solos makes its debut in an otherwise slow week for DVD.
Read on for more, including our Title of the Week!
Solos layers a complex sound mix (but no dialogue) over the haunting story of Man (Lim Yu-Beng) and Boy (co-director Loo Zihan), whose relationship is growing strained as Boy grows out of his adolescence; not helping matter is Boy's grasping Mother (Goh Guat Kian), who wants her son to come home.
This haunting film was banned in Singapore due to its homoerotic content but was received with great acclaim in the west; the DVD features a commentary track featuring Zihan in discussion with John Cameron Mitchell and Sir Ian McKellen.
For our Title of the Week, I considered the that's-so-wrong RetarDead, but that was too politically incorrect even for me. Instead, I went for Stomp! Shout! Scream! »
- ADuralde
Woody Allen Takes A Punch
2 June 2009 1:50 AM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
Woody Allen's one-man finishing school for talented up-and-coming actresses has a new recruit, with British newcomer Lucy Punch joining his new, and so-far untitled, London project. Punch replaces Nicole Kidman, who was forced to drop out last month due to clashes with John Cameron Mitchell's Rabbit Hole. She joins a high-profile cast that includes Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Josh Brolin, Naomi Watts and Freida Pinto. Although Allen has gone all secret-squirrel and divulged virtually nothing about the project, Variety suggests that Punch is (and therefore Kidman originally was) slated to play a high-class escort (yes, Kidman). This definitely qualifies as news that doesn't sound quite right... watch this space for more.As career boasts go, it's a corker for Punch, who has hitherto concentrated on stage work this side of the pond but is known Stateside for her turn in Emmy-nominated CBS sitcom The Class. The 31 year-old has »
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1 June 2009 4:43 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
Twilight was the toast of the MTV Movie Awards winning five major prizes. But who gives a shit. Sacha Baron Cohen just tea bagged Eminem. Now that’s what I want more of at my awards shows. Yes, the bit is ripped off from a similar stunt by Howard Stern pulled at the Vma’s some while ago. And Cohen is no Stern. And yes the whole Eminem walking out thing does all appear to be scripted after a 2nd viewing. But that’s ok I still find it funny as hell because there is still a part of my brain that hasn’t developed since I was 11. And a part of me still wants to think that Eminem truely got served. Well decide for yourself: 2009 MTV Movie Awards: Brüno Presents Best Male Performance [1] Variety reports that Nicole Kidman’s replacement in Woody Allen’s yet to be titled 2010 film »
- Anthony
May. It's a Wrap
1 June 2009 8:21 AM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
One more month and the year is half over! Yikes. I only have six months left to churn out some fantastic life-saving (my life anyway) "best of the decade" book for you to purchase. In case you missed anything, here's the best of May.
The Blockbuster Loop I buried the lead. Everyone thought it was about Christian Bale but what I really wanted to discuss was the loop!
May Flowers My favorites were Vertigo and My Fair Lady. Yours?
9 for Nine I should talk about this everyday given your enthusiasm.
Juliette Binoche Ja thinks she's the "best crier" in cinema. A lively discussion followed.
Terminator a retrospective and the debut vodcast.
'Precioussssss' the new movie looks great but I can't stop thinking about the white poodle and the girl in the pit.
John Cameron Mitchell on Nicole Kidman "a stradivarius"
Signatures: Jamie Lee Curtis Adam chose a truly undervalued actress to celebrate. »
- NATHANIEL R
Tracking Shot June 2009: Rabbit Hole, We Want Sex, Black Venus...
1 June 2009 | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
- At the beginning of every month, Ioncinema.com's "Tracking Shot" features six projects that are moments away from lensing and that we feel are worth signaling out. This June (2009), we are keeping tabs on: John Cameron Mitchell's third film with Kidman and Eckhart on board to star, Sofia Coppola shacks up in another hotel this time in Los Angeles and Steven Soderbergh will be scouting stadiums not that far away. Across the pound Abdellatif Kechiche begins filming Black Venus and the U.K will see William Monahan make his directorial debut with London Boulevard and Nigel Cole directs Sally Hawkins in a drama that reminds me of North Country. Not featured, but worth the mention: Robert Rodriguez is taking on a trailer turned feature length film project Machete in Austin. * Black Venus Director: Abdellatif Kechiche - Screenwriter: Kechiche and Ghalya Laroix Producer(s): MK2's Charles Gillibert, »
Who's Replacing Nicole Kidman in New Woody Allen Film?
31 May 2009 5:03 PM, PDT | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »
British actress Lucy Punch is replacing Nicole Kidman in the upcoming untitled Woody Allen film.
Kidman left the production because of scheduling conflict. The actress is prioritizing to star in "The Rabbit Hole" with Aaron Eckhart to be directed by John Cameron Mitchell which she's also producing.
The role Kidman gave up in Allen's film is that of a high-priced call girl similar to Ashley Dupre, the gal that brought down New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer.
But Kidman's "The Rabbit Hole" is also intriguing, and this is a blessing in disguise for Punch who will join Josh Brolin, Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas, Naomi Watts, and Freida Pinto in the Allen film that is about to shoot in London. »
- Manny
Punch Replaces Kidman in Woody Allen's Next
30 May 2009 10:43 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
I really don't have much to say about this since I have no real idea who Lucy Punch is even though her filmography tells me I have seen her in Hot Fuzz and Being Julia. However, the fact she has just been cast in Woody Allen's next film as Nicole Kidman's replacement is news worth a mention. On top of that, Variety also has story details, which are usually scarce when it comes to an Allen feature before it hits the marketing stage. Sources tell Variety Punch will play a high-priced call girl similar to Ashley Dupre, who was at the center of the scandal that brought down New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer. Other than that, all that is known is the film is a return to Europe for Allen, with the new film shooting in London this summer and reteams the director with financer, Mediapro, the Spain-based »
- Brad Brevet
Woody Allen Chooses Lucy Punch to Replace Nicole Kidman
30 May 2009 1:55 PM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Variety reports that Woody Allen has chosen British actress Lucy Punch to star in his latest movie, which will be shot in London. Punch replaces Nicole Kidman, who had to withdraw due to a scheduling conflict with John Cameron Mitchell's The Rabbit Hole, which she is starring in and producing. Details of the plot of Allen's movie are unclear, but according to sources, Punch may play an escort similar to the one made famous by the Eliot Spitzer scandal.
Punch's previous credits include Being Julia, Hot Fuzz, Young Americans, and CBS's sitcom The Class She joins a cast that includes Josh Brolin, Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas, Naomi Watts, and Freida Pinto.
Next Showing:
Link | Posted 5/30/2009 by Rich Z
Anthony Hopkins | Antonio Banderas | Nicole Kidman | Josh Brolin | Naomi Watts | Lucy Punch | Freida Pinto »
- Rich Z Zwelling
Punch replaces Kidman
30 May 2009 1:28 PM, PDT | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
Not too long ago, we told you about Nicole Kidman dropping out of Woody Allen's upcoming project due to a scheduling conflict with Rabbit Hole, the John Cameron Mitchell-directed film she'll also be starring in. Allen has managed to find a replacement, however, and it's little known British actress Lucy Punch. And while the film's plot is expectedly unknown, sources say she'll be playing a high-priced call girl. The all-star cast also includes Josh Brolin, Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas,... »
- Omar Aviles
Woody Allen Finds His New Nicole Kidman
30 May 2009 5:20 AM, PDT | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »
I was a bit surprised when Nicole Kidman bid farewell to the new Woody Allen movie, which begins filming this July in London. And if I was surprised, imagine how Woody felt. Kidman shouldn't be turning down respectable roles at this point, because her career could really use some help. However, in this case, it could be a case of Kidman having two good roles, choosing instead to work on The Rabbit Hole with director John Cameron Mitchell, which she is also producing.
Woody didn't wait long to find a suitable replacement, hiring British actress Lucy Punch to fill Kidman's shoes. As always, we don't know the plot of Allen's upcoming film, but Variety says that Punch will play "high-priced call girl similar to Ashley Dupre, who was at the center of the scandal that brought down New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer." </p »
- Colin Boyd
John Cameron Mitchell Does The Impossible...
28 May 2009 2:00 PM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
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... and finally gets Nicole Kidman's hair red again!
Ja from Mnpp here making a couple of assumptions and false statements for entertaining bullshit's sake: first off, I don't know for sure that Nic's dyed her hair for Rabbit Hole, John Cameron Mitchell's film with her and Aaron Eckhart, but I'm assuming so since that thing's filming these days, ain't it? I'm sure one of you Kidman disciples will fill me in if I'm incorrect, or correct, or falling somewhere in between.
And also, it makes for a punchy headline but Jcm's hardly accomplished the impossible - Nic's gone back to red for several of her auteur-pals: Baz got her fire-enginey and Jonathan Glazer got her strawberry.
But it feels like forever and it's always a cause to celebrate - I'm a firm advocate of her embracing her unique gingerness - so I don't feel too bad in mis- or over-stating my case. »
- JA
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