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Rebecca's Hollywood Movies Blog September 2003 Archive

By Rebecca Murray, About.com Guide to Hollywood Movies since 2001

New Trailers for "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and "The Matrix Revolutions"

Tuesday September 30, 2003
They've finally arrived! The trailers for the final chapter in the saga of "The Lord of the Rings" is now online (in QuickTime format) along with the full theatrical trailer ... Read More

"Scarface" 20th Anniversary DVD Release

Monday September 29, 2003
I can't believe it's been 20 years since Al Pacino captivated audiences in Brian DePalma's "Scarface." In honor of this special anniversary, Universal Studios is releasing a special edition DVD ... Read More

"School of Rock" Premiere Brings Out Real Rock Stars

Sunday September 28, 2003
Jack Black takes on a horde of 5th graders in the music-filled comedy, "School of Rock." Black's popularity along with positive early reviews brought out a handful of real rockers ... Read More

Box Office Report - Sept. 26-28, 2003

Sunday September 28, 2003
The Rock rocked at the box office this weekend with "The Rundown" taking in more than $18 million during its opening bow. Aiming for the female crowd, Diane Lane in ... Read More

"Bend It Like Beckham" DVD Review

Sunday September 28, 2003
Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley ("Pirates of the Caribbean" ) star in "Bend It Like Beckham," one of the most refreshing movies of 2003. Check out this preview of what ... Read More

Movie Review: "The Rundown"

Saturday September 27, 2003
Who would have thought The Rock can actually act? After seeing him tackle action, drama and comedy in "The Rundown," I'm now a believer. The Rock has the talent to ... Read More

"The Rundown" Cast Interviews

Saturday September 27, 2003
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the theaters, another big action movie gets released. But fear not, this one's not only fast-paced and full of ... Read More

Will Ferrell Joins "Curious George"

Friday September 26, 2003
Universal Pictures just announced former "Saturday Night Live" star Will Ferrell has joined the cast of "Curious George." Currently in pre-production, the animated tale will follow the inquisitive monkey and ... Read More

Sarah Polley Talks About "My Life Without Me"

Friday September 26, 2003
Mature and focused - two words associated with actress Sarah Polley. You'd think playing a young woman dying of cancer would be depressing however Sarah Polley found it to be ... Read More

Mark Ruffalo Interview - "My Life Without Me"

Thursday September 25, 2003
Sarah Polley, Mark Ruffalo and Scott Speedman star in the touching drama, "My Life Without Me," written and directed by Isabel Coixet. In this exclusive interview with Ruffalo, the intelligent ... Read More

Interview with "Under the Tuscan Sun" Star, Diane Lane

Monday September 22, 2003
Diane Lane stars in the romantic comedy/drama, "Under the Tuscan Sun," based on the best-selling novel by Frances Mayes. Set in Italy, the story follows Frances (Lane) as she rediscovers ... Read More

Box Office Report - Sept. 19-21, 2003

Sunday September 21, 2003
Only one of this week's new releases didn't do well at the box office. Woody Allen's "Anything Else" failed to crack the Top 10, while the other four new offerings ... Read More

The Audience Gets Frozen Out in "Cold Creek Manor"

Sunday September 21, 2003
Dennis Quaid and Sharon Stone play a couple of big-city dwellers who hastily pack up their kids, sell their home in New York, and move to a creepy house in ... Read More

Behind the Scenes of "Underworld"

Saturday September 20, 2003
Vampires battle werewolves in "Underworld," a 'Romeo and Juliet"-styled action film starring Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman. Beckinsale plays a vampire warrior who forms an unprecedented bond with a human ... Read More

Interview with the Director of "Underworld"

Friday September 19, 2003
"Underworld" director Len Wiseman discusses the inspiration behind this vampire vs. werewolf movie, choosing the 'blue' coloring, and creating a fictional world for the warring clans to inhabit. Len Wiseman ... Read More

Script Secrecy and "Star Wars Episode III"

Thursday September 18, 2003
It's been said before but it definitely bears repeating: one of the best things about attending movie premieres in Los Angeles is the chance to talk to random celebrities about ... Read More

"Underworld" Movie Review

Thursday September 18, 2003
This is one of those movies that I'd been eagerly anticipating for months. I like horror/thrillers (even more than I love a good comedy), and "Underworld" had the potential of ... Read More

Duvall and Caine Make "Secondhand Lions" Memorable

Thursday September 18, 2003
Veteran actors Robert Duvall and Michael Caine star as a couple of grumpy old men in the family comedy/drama, "Secondhand Lions." Watching these two Hollywood heavyweights share the screen is ... Read More

Director Catherine Hardwicke Talks About "Thirteen"

Wednesday September 17, 2003
Forget all the horror movies about to hit theaters, the scariest movie of the year is actually a teen drama written and directed by first-timer, Catherine Hardwicke. Hardwicke co-wrote "Thirteen" ... Read More

Interview with "Underworld" Star Scott Speedman

Tuesday September 16, 2003
What's it like to have to sit through five hours of 'werewolf' make-up when you're hyper and don't like to sit still? Scott Speedman talks about his make-up sessions, stunt ... Read More

Box Office Report - Sept. 12-14, 2003

Sunday September 14, 2003
The box office snapped back this weekend with the brand new releases finishing in the three top spots. Robert Rodriguez should be extremely satisfied with "Once Upon a Time in ... Read More

"Once Upon a Time in Mexico" Movie Review

Sunday September 14, 2003
Robert Rodriguez returns to making movies for adults with his "Desperado" sequel, "Once Upon a Time in Mexico." Antonio Banderas is back, Salma Hayek is back, and a few supporting ... Read More

Sofia Coppola Interview: "Lost in Translation"

Friday September 12, 2003
Sofia Coppola follows up "The Virgin Suicides" with "Lost in Translation," a fascinating look at two lonely Americans in Tokyo who find themselves drawn to each other for companionship. In ... Read More

Get Taken in By "Matchstick Men"

Friday September 12, 2003
Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell and director Ridley Scott team up for the first time and the result is one of 2003’s most entertaining movies. "Matchstick Men" is a fast-paced comedy/drama ... Read More

Christian Bale Cast in "Batman"

Thursday September 11, 2003
Warner Bros. Pictures and director Christopher Nolan ("Memento," "Insomnia") have finally selected the actor who will play the caped crusader in the upcoming "Batman" movie. Christian Bale will take on ... Read More

Alison Lohman Steals "Matchstick Men"

Wednesday September 10, 2003
Nicolas Cage and Sam Rockwell may have more recognizable names than Alison Lohman, however it's the bright young actress who steals scene after scene in Warner Bros. Pictures' comedy/drama, "Matchstick ... Read More

"Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" Comes to DVD

Tuesday September 9, 2003
George Clooney makes his directorial debut with "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind," based on the 'unauthorized' autobiography by Chuck Barris. Sam Rockwell stars as the TV game show king who ... Read More

Behind the Scenes of "Cabin Fever"

Monday September 8, 2003
An audience favorite on the festival circuit, writer/director Eli Roth's "Cabin Fever" is a low-budget horror/thriller that's generating lots of pre-release buzz. I had the chance to talk one-on-one with ... Read More

Box Office Report - September 5-7, 2003

Sunday September 7, 2003
This was a terrible weekend at the boxoffice, with no film bringing in more than $7 million (the same weekend last year saw "Swimfan" opening with $11 million). 1st place ... Read More

"Buffalo Soldiers" Movie Review

Sunday September 7, 2003
Filmed back in 2000, "Buffalo Soldiers" bounced from release date to release date after the tragic events of 9/11. Until now, the film's subject was deemed too touchy to work. ... Read More

"Once Upon a Time in Mexico" Interviews and Video Clips

Saturday September 6, 2003
Check out this selection of video clips from "Once Upon a Time in Mexico," along with interviews featuring Antonio Banderas, Johnny Depp, Salma Hayek, and writer/director Robert Rodriguez talking about ... Read More

"The Aviator" Soars Into Production

Friday September 5, 2003
Warner Bros. Pictures just released updated production news on the status of Martin Scorsese's biopic on the life of reclusive millionaire, Howard Hughes. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Hughes, with an ... Read More

"Pirates of the Caribbean" DVD News

Friday September 5, 2003
"Pirates" fans should mark their calendars for December 2nd. That's when the swashbuckling adventure starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley will make its way to video stores (just ... Read More

"Harry Potter 3" Preview

Thursday September 4, 2003
One of the leading "Harry Potter" websites - The Leaky Cauldron - reports that the three main stars of the "Harry Potter" films will be returning for the fourth film ... Read More

Getting "Lost in Translation"

Thursday September 4, 2003
Writer/director Sofia Coppola's "Lost in Translation" is hitting the festival circuit prior to its limited theatrical release which begins September 19th. The two stars of the movie, Scarlett Johansson and ... Read More

Casting Call for "Batman"

Wednesday September 3, 2003
Warner Bros. Pictures and director Christopher Nolan ("Insomnia") are closing in on an actor to take on the role of the caped crusader in the next "Batman" movie. According to ... Read More

"Thirteen" Movie Review

Tuesday September 2, 2003
Together 13-year-old Nikki Reed and first time feature film director Catherine Hardwicke created "Thirteen," a revealing look at the lives of young girls exploring their sexuality and finding themselves in ... Read More

"Scarface" Turns 20

Tuesday September 2, 2003
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the underworld epic, "Scarface," Universal Pictures and Focus Features are re-releasing a remastered print in a handful of cities throughout the U.S. ... Read More

Box Office Report - Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2003

Monday September 1, 2003
This year's Labor Day holiday weekend box office take was actually pretty impressive compared to the same time frame last year. Receipts were up over 10%, with the only new ... Read More

Inside "A Cinderella Story"

Monday September 1, 2003
Besides her new album that's been getting extensive play on MTV and radio airwaves, Hilary Duff's also been busy playing a modern-day Cinderella. In Warner Bros. Pictures' "A Cinderella Story" ... Read More

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