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My Hollywood Breakthrough: We Destroyed the Film
15 November 2009 5:41 PM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
By Vilmos Zsigmond (to Eric Estrin)
The dazzling light show that served as interplanetary communication in 1977’s “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” helped win both cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond and the film their only Oscar. Zsigmond was nominated three other times as well and won a lifetime achievement award from the Asc for a legendary career that has spanned decades and included multiple collaborations with such directors as Steven Spielberg, Robert Altman, Michael Cimino and Woody Allen. He’s the subject, along with his late friend, colleague and fellow Hungarian émigré Laszlo Kovacs, of... »
- Josh Dickey
Vilmos Zsigmond: From Hungary with Cameras
12 November 2009 2:35 PM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
A new documentary about film-maker Vilmos Zsigmond shows the risks he took filming secret footage of Soviet troops in Hungary
The visionary Hungarian-born cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond does not care, I suspect, to dwell in the emotional terrain of the past. Perhaps the roots of that lie in the dying embers of 1956, when Soviet troops invaded his homeland and crushed the Hungarian revolution. To look back then, as he fled Budapest with clandestinely shot footage, would have meant death. "We had to be careful," Zsigmond says, "because the Russians had killed people just for taking still photographs."
Zsigmond's life is the subject of a warmly received documentary by James Chressanthis called No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos, which has just reached Los Angeles. The Laszlo in question is the late, great cinematographer László Kovács, Zsigmond's spiritual brother and companion on that fateful flight to the Austrian border more than half a century ago, »
- Jeremy Kay
X2 scribe Michael Dougherty details his vision for X-Men 3
9 November 2009 4:59 PM, PST | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Screenwriter Michael Dougherty has given more details about the ideas he had suggested to Bryan Singer for the third X-Men movie.
Dougherty co-wrote Singer's highly-regarded X2: X-Men United with Dan Harris before all three left the mutant movie series to make Superman Returns.
Fox then hired writers Zak Penn and Simon Kinberg and director Brett Ratner and the result was 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand.
A year ago, I reported on a book called Mutant Cinema: The X-Men Trilogy From Comics to Screen, which included some of Dougherty's ideas for an alternative version of the third film. (Click here to read that earlier article).
Now, in a new interview on Slashfilm to promote the DVD and Blu-ray release of Halloween-themed anthology Trick 'r Treat (pictured), his first directing effort, Dougherty has elaborated on what he wanted to do in the third X-movie had he stayed with the franchise. He speaks on a podcast, »
- David Bentley
The Fourth Kind | Review
6 November 2009 11:31 AM, PST | SmellsLikeScreenSpirit | See recent SmellsLikeScreenSpirit news »
Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi Writer(s): Olatunde Osunsanmi Starring: Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas, Will Patton Disclaimer: Though there are no plot spoilers included in this review beyond a basic premise, the claim of "real actual footage" being used in the film is highly scrutinized and discussed. Set in Nome, Alaska, The Fourth Kind follows the path of psychiatrist Dr. Abigail Tyler just after the tragic unsolved death of her husband in the Fall 2000. Dr. Tyler's patients begin to express the same pattern of issues causing them to have trouble sleeping. Each patient recalls seeing a white owl outside their window and under hypnosis, exhibit behaviors that suggest encounters with non-human intruders. Once awake each person explains feeling paralyzed, hearing horrific noises and voices outside their bedroom doors just before something takes them from their rooms against their will. Detailed account beyond this goes dark as the fear consumes their memories and mental stability. »
- Dave Campbell
The Blu-Ray Review: Easy Rider
4 November 2009 8:59 AM, PST | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
While I definitely acknowledge that Easy Rider is a classic film, that doesn't mean I think it's very good. Confusing? Perhaps, but it doesn't have to be.
To me, a "classic" is anything that stands the test of time and remains enjoyable after many years or that made a significant impact upon the genre. I'd argue that Rider doesn't qualify in the former category but that it certainly meets the latter criteria. When I watched the original DVD, it was the third time I saw Easy Rider. I first viewed it on VHS about 15 years earlier and I absolutely loathed it. Since I didn't really experience the Sixties firsthand - I only lived through two and a half years of that decade, so for some strange reason, my memories of it remain few - I have to rely on the media's depictions to give me knowledge of it. Rider perfectly »
- Paul
'The Godfather 2': Movies I watch and watch again
3 November 2009 1:36 PM, PST | EW.com - The Movie Critics | See recent EW.com - The Movie Critics news »
Maybe it's because The Godfather 2 seems to be playing on cable TV in a loop for all eternity-but I realized the other day that I've lost count of how many times I've heard Michael Corleone say to his brother, "I know it was you, Fredo. You broke my heart." Not that I mind: There's a profound comfort in re-watching a movie you love, even though (or maybe because) the scenes have worn grooves in your consciousness. My list of most-watched titles includes Casablanca, Citizen Kane, All About Eve, the Marx Brothers' Duck Soup, and, for reasons I can't fathom but just accept, »
- Lisa Schwarzbaum
The Fourth Kind (2009)
2 November 2009 6:57 PM, PST | Pretty/Scary | See recent pretty-scary news »
Directed and written by Olatunde Osunsanmi
Featuring Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas, Corey Johnson
Alien abductions seem to have slipped off the cultural agenda in recent years. Gone are the glory days of the 1990s, when The X-Files inspired everyone and their grandmother to believe that they were beamed into the belly of a spaceship on a nightly basis in order to be violated in the name of alien research (the "fourth kind" of alien encounter). A 2000 poll suggested an eye-popping 52% of Americans actually wanted contact with an Et, although interest - and belief - in alien life forms has since waned. However, as we turn the final corner towards 2012, it seems we can expect the little grey rocketmen to make a re-appearance, at least at our multiplexes, if not actually brandishing their anal probes at the end of our beds. Once again, it seems horror audiences may want to scream »
- Karina
‘The Fourth Kind’ Abduction Featurette and Genre Picks
2 November 2009 10:15 AM, PST | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
If you have been eagerly anticipating Friday’s release of The Fourth Kind, here is a creepy little featurette from Universal and Yahoo Movies to prime you for the movie — which you can watch after the jump. It’s no spoiler to note that the plot of the movie has to do with missing people in Alaska, and possible alien abduction. This featurette provides a back-story, so to speak, about the four different kinds of alien encounters.
Still can’t sate your appetite for alien abduction? If so, take a look at these other genre titles while you are biding your time. And, look for our review of The Fourth Kind on Friday.
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) – Arguably the best known in the genre. This movie terrified me when I saw it as a child. Steven Speilberg’s follow up to Jaws racked up several oscar nominations and won for best cinematography. »
- Shannon Hood
The Movie Watcher’s Guide To November 2009
2 November 2009 6:00 AM, PST | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
Hello again movie fans! You may have noticed that there was no Movie Watcher's Guide to October. There are several completely legitimate reasons for this, but instead of boring you with details please allow me to give a quick recap of the month's box-office releases... The Invention of Lying, Whip It, Amelia, Astro Boy, Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant, and Saw VI all pretty much bombed, while Zombieland, Couples Retreat, Law Abiding Citizen, Where the Wild Things Are, and Paranormal Activity all did fair to brisk business. There, now you're caught up through October. On to November! November 6th The Box Who did it? Directed and written by Richard Kelly; starring Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella What is it? A young couple receives a mysterious box containing only a button and a note. Press the button and two things will happen... one, they'll receive $1 million dollars, and two, someone »
- Rob Hunter
'Paranormal Activity' Director Oren Peli On What Scares Him During Halloween
26 October 2009 1:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Halloween is on Saturday. Most of you probably know this already. What you may not know is that we've got a full week of crazy Halloween coverage for you here on MTV Movies Blog. Exclusive clips and photos. Interviews. Lists. Blog posts from guest writer (and "The Box director) Richard Kelly. Perhaps even a virgin sacrifice or two, provided we can find some willing readers. Note to willing readers: you can volunteer your immortal soul to us at tips@mtvmoviesblog.com.
The week's festivities include daily lists of kickass movies to watch on or around Halloween. I know what you're thinking. "You guys always post lists on the Movies Blog." Well yes, that's very true. But these lists were picked by celebrities! People who understand what real fear is. First up for the week is Oren Peli, director of the hugely successful "Paranormal Activity." Since he's been so busy scaring us all, »
- Adam Rosenberg
DVD Review: Ambitious ‘The Objective’ Sustains Interest, But Ultimately Fails
21 October 2009 1:33 PM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – While adult comedies continue to rake in the big bucks at the box office, adult dramas continue to plunge in popularity, particularly dramas centering on the war in Iraq. When a brilliant edge-of-your-seat thriller like Kathryn Bigelow’s “The Hurt Locker” or a galvanizing documentary like “Taxi to the Dark Side” can’t even manage to find an audience, a tiny horror picture like “The Objective” doesn’t stand a chance.
DVD Rating: 2.5/5.0
“The Objective” opened in a few theaters earlier this year, performed badly, and has now been unceremoniously dumped into stores. Not an impressive feat for “The Blair Witch Project” co-director Daniel Myrick. At least the new film by his “Witch” partner, Eduardo Sanchez, was chosen for the latest “Ghost House Underground” collection.
The Objective was released on DVD on October 13th, 2009.
Photo credit: IFC Films
But while Sanchez’s “Seventh Moon” was a boring misfire, Myrick »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Star Wars score tops movie music poll
25 September 2009 8:33 AM, PDT | Boxwish.com | See recent BoxWish news »
Not content with being one of the most loved sci-fi films of all time, Star Wars has now come top in a poll to find the best sci-fi movie music ever. Conducted by Total Sci-Fi Online, the poll asked members of the site to vote on their favourite soundtrack from a science fiction film. It’s no surprise it’s a favourite amongst fans since composer John Williams won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and a Grammy for it, as well as working on all six Star Wars movies since 1977. He has also worked on amazing sci-fi soundtracks such as E.T.: Extra Terrestrial, Jurassic Park and Superman.
Matt McAllister, Total Sci-Fi editor, says: “With his score for Star Wars, John Williams created one of the most iconic and unforgettable soundtracks of all time. Most people could identify the movie from just a few bars of the main title music, »
Interview: An Ice Cream Social With Oscar Winner Richard Dreyfuss
23 September 2009 8:46 PM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – Actor Richard Dreyfuss is comfortable. This was on display as he was eating ice cream while talking about his career and life, just before an appearance at the brand new Hollywood Palms Cinema in Naperville, Ill.
Dreyfuss made a huge splash in the 1970s starring in the triptych of classic films: “American Graffiti,” “Jaws,” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” He won his Best Actor Oscar – the youngest actor in Academy Award history to do so at the time – playing Elliott Garfield in the comedy, “The Goodbye Girl.”
Oscar-winning Actor Richard Dreyfuss in a Candid ‘Close Encounter’ at the Hollywood Palms Cinema in Naperville, Illinois, September 19th, 2009
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com He continued with great films throughout his career, including roles in “Down and Out in Beverly Hills,” “What About Bob?,” another Best Actor nomination for “Mr Holland’s Opus” and “W” as Vice President Dick Cheney. »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Shane Acker Previews 9
8 September 2009 11:04 AM, PDT | ScreenStar | See recent ScreenStar news »
It's one of the most anticipated animated features to come down the pike in a long while. It features the voices of Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau, John C. Reilly and Crispin Glover. And it's produced by Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov. It is 9. Directed by rookie Shane Acker, based on his Oscar-winning short of the same name, 9 opens nationwide on Sept. 9 -- yes, 9-9-09. The story unfolds in the near future. Mankind no longer exists, destroyed by machines of our own making. Instead, a group sentient puppet-like creatures try to survive, mostly by avoiding the many machines still operating in the outside world. 1 (Plummer) is the leader, 2 (Landau) is a frail inventor, 7 (Connelly) is a gutsy warrior, and so on. A newcomer named 9 (Wood) arrives on the scene and compels the group to explore the outside world, a decision which will change their lives -- »
- ianspelling@corp.popstar.com (Ian Spelling)
The Fourth Kind Trailer Threatens Creepiness And Anal Probes
2 September 2009 10:24 AM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
One of the many gimmicks available to film-makers is the "Based on true events" tag meant to add authenticity and weight to their film. It makes sense for historically accurate movies like Inglourious Basterds and biographical ones like Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, but when applied to movies about big-eyed, three-fingered aliens abducting and anally raping people it risks flirting with absurdity. With the thought of anal fingering fresh in your mind, check out the trailer for the new movie, The Fourth Kind. I apologize if I led you to believe there would be fingering in the trailer. I will give it points for being creepy, but it sure seems like it features a lot of people talking on a couch. There's also a definite Mothman Prophecies vibe going on with a dash of White Noise for good measure. That's not necessarily a bad thing mind you, as both of those movies were more than a little »
- Rob Hunter
UFO sightings linked to alien films
20 August 2009 4:38 AM, PDT | Boxwish.com | See recent BoxWish news »
Well this is a new one! It seems it’s not just the action hero’s car, the love interest’s cutsie outfit or the picturesque set location that we want a piece of when we’ve devoured a good movie. According to recently released stats by the Ministry of Defence (Mod), in the years that the most popular alien flicks hit our screens, UFO sightings, and the occasional abduction by little green men (or lemon-headed humanoids according to one report) shot up significantly.
The most impressive of these leaps in sightings occurred in 1977, the year Richard Dreyfuss carved his mash potato mountain in Close Encounters of the Third Kind with figures shooting up from around 400 sightings recorded the previous year to around 750. And just as a cigar-toting Will Smith saves the world quite ceremoniously on Independence Day in 1996 the number of reported sinister skyward happenings went from around 100 to »
/Filmcast Ep. 63 - District 9 (Guest: Fanboys Director Kyle Newman)
18 August 2009 9:00 PM, PDT | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
In this week's /Filmcast, Dave Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley get flummoxed by Bryan Singer's decision to reboot Battlestar Galactica, discuss some recent Avatar news, assess the greatness of Ponyo, and try to make sense of some fascinating Superman IP law. Special guest Kyle Newman, the director of Fanboys and the upcoming Emo Boy, joins us for this episode. Also, a surprise visitor drops by to tell us her thoughts on District 9. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(At)gmail(Dot)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Join us next Monday at 9 Pm Est / 6 Pm Pst at Slashfilm's live page as we review Inglourious Basterds. Download or Play Now in your Browser: [audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/slashfilmcast/Slashfilmcastep63.mp3] Subscribe to the /Filmcast: Shownotes Introduction (00:40) Kyle Newman, Director of Fanboys What Have We Watched David Chen (04:00): The Thick of It Kyle Newman (08:21): The Third Man, »
- David Chen
Which was the best year for movies: 1977, 1994, or 1999?
5 August 2009 5:00 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Last week, we posted a story about how 1984 was the best movie year ever when it comes to films you actually want to watch on a rainy day playing hooky from work. Movies like Ghostbusters, Bachelor Party, This is Spinal Tap, Footloose, and The Terminator. Movies that were the exact opposite of the highfalutin' offerings from 1939 -- the year critics always cite as the greatest Hollywood vintage of all time. Don't get us wrong, there were some decent high-brow movies from 25 years ago, too, like Amadeus and The Killing Fields. But mostly we were talking about movies that were, you know, fun. And while some of you agreed with us about 1984's greatness, others were outraged. Apoplectic. Even concerned for our sanity. Some even made cases for other "greatest years". And we listened. That's what we do. So now, we've tallied up your nominees and narrowed it down to your »
- Chris Nashawaty
Which was the best year for movies: 1977, 1994, or 1999?
5 August 2009 5:00 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Last week, we posted a story about how 1984 was the best movie year ever when it comes to films you actually want to watch on a rainy day playing hooky from work. Movies like Ghostbusters, Bachelor Party, This is Spinal Tap, Footloose, and The Terminator. Movies that were the exact opposite of the highfalutin’ offerings from 1939 — the year critics always cite as the greatest Hollywood vintage of all time. Don’t get us wrong, there were some decent high-brow movies from 25 years ago, too, like Amadeus and The Killing Fields. But mostly we were talking about movies that were, you know, fun.
And while some of you agreed with us about 1984’s greatness, others were outraged. Apoplectic. Even concerned for our sanity. Some even made cases for other “greatest years”. And we listened. That’s what we do. So now, we’ve tallied up your nominees and narrowed it down »
- Chris Nashawaty
Andre: 'I want to be friends with Price'
2 August 2009 2:26 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Peter Andre has announced that he wants to resolve his differences with Katie Price for the sake of their children. In his first tabloid interview since their split in May, the popstar admitted that he is keen to be friends with his estranged wife in the future. Speaking to the News Of The World's Fabulous magazine, he confirmed: "I know we could never get back together. But I'd like to think we can be friends for the sake of the children. I married Katie because I believed we could make it work. "A few days ago, me and my brother were watching Close Encounters Of The Third Kind. There was a scene where Richard Dreyfuss's character starts fighting with his wife. The camera pans back and you see a little kid watching, with all this hurt on his face. "I turned to Mike and said: 'I'm so glad I left before that happened'. »
- By Daniel Kilkelly
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