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Rebecca's Hollywood Movies Blog October 2003 Archive

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

Exclusive Interview with Writer/Director Richard Kelly

Friday October 31, 2003
Not only does Richard Kelly offer in-depth news on the Director's Cut of "Donnie Darko," he also talks about his other upcoming projects (and potential projects) including "Cat's Cradle" with ... Read More

Movie Review: "In the Cut"

Thursday October 30, 2003
Meg Ryan and Mark Ruffalo star in the big screen adaptation of Susanna Moore's novel, directed by Jane Campion. "In the Cut" is one of those movies you'll either really ... Read More

"The Hulk" Hits Video Stores

Wednesday October 29, 2003
"The Hulk" cast turned out for the World Premiere of the action/drama/romance, directed by Ang Lee. Check out this gallery of photos I took at the crazy event held at ... Read More

Orlando Bloom Joins Scott's "Kingdom"

Wednesday October 29, 2003
Orlando Bloom was an elf for Peter Jackson in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, a reluctant pirate in this summer's blockbuster hit, "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of ... Read More

New Trailers and Photos

Tuesday October 28, 2003
Check out the new photos for the Tom Cruise action-drama "The Last Samurai," the Halle Berry thriller "Gothika," and the final film of the "Matrix" trilogy, "The Matrix Revolutions." There's ... Read More

Mark Ruffalo Interview - "In the Cut"

Sunday October 26, 2003
Mark Ruffalo and Meg Ryan show off decidedly different sides in the erotic thriller, "In the Cut." Ruffalo plays a homicide detective assigned to interview a potential witness, played by ... Read More

Box Office Report - October 24-26, 2003

Sunday October 26, 2003
"Scary Movie 3" broke October box office records with a better-than-anticipated $48 million in receipts, easily topping the previous record holder, "Red Dragon." Cuba Gooding Jr.'s "Radio" did about what ... Read More

Movie Review: "Beyond Borders"

Thursday October 23, 2003
Two stars with tons of sex appeal pair up for "Beyond Borders," a romantic drama from director Martin Campbell. Angelina Jolie plays the wife of a wealthy Brit who falls ... Read More

Jim Carrey is the "Six Million Dollar Man"

Wednesday October 22, 2003
Can you picture Jim Carrey in the role of the bionic man made famous by Lee Majors? It's a stretch. But when you combine Carrey with talented writer/director Todd Phillips ... Read More

Getting Inside "Donnie Darko" with Writer/Director Richard Kelly

Tuesday October 21, 2003
After spending 4+ hours with the writer/director of the cult hit "Donnie Darko," it's easy to see why his first feature film struck so many chords with audiences. Richard Kelly ... Read More

"The Alamo" Preview

Monday October 20, 2003
While promoting his role in the indie film "Prey for Rock and Roll" (starring Gina Gershon and Drea de Matteo), Marc Blucas talked a little about his next big part ... Read More

Box Office Report - October 17-19, 2003

Sunday October 19, 2003
As expected, the remake of the classic horror/slasher flick "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" fought off all competition at the box office. Bringing in $28 million, this 2003 version proved too much ... Read More

Gina Gershon Falls "Prey" to Rock and Roll

Sunday October 19, 2003
Gina Gershon dons three hats for the dramatic movie, "Prey for Rock and Roll." Along with acting and singing, Gershon made her debut as a producer, helping to get the ... Read More

Kevin Bacon is the Law in "Mystic River"

Friday October 17, 2003
Multi-talented Kevin Bacon plays State Trooper Sean Devine in "Mystic River," directed by Clint Eastwood. Bacon says that Clint Eastwood's directing style is so streamlined, there wasn't any time for ... Read More

"Texas Chainsaw Massacre" Victims Speak

Friday October 17, 2003
New Line Cinema hosted the World Premiere of "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" at the historic Grauman's Chinese Theater. Strolling a blood red carpet, Jessica Biel, Mike Vogel, Eric Balfour, director Marcus ... Read More

"Lord of the Rings" Preview

Friday October 17, 2003
Sala Baker plays the evil Sauron in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Now as the final film in the saga is approaching its release, Baker answers a few questions ... Read More

"Runaway Jury" Movie Premiere Coverage

Thursday October 16, 2003
The stars of the dramatic crime thriller "Runaway Jury" gathered in Hollywood for the movie's World Premiere. Rachel Weisz, John Cusack, Dustin Hoffman, Bruce Davison, Cliff Curtis, and Nora Dunn ... Read More

Katie Holmes Shakes Off "Dawson's" in "Pieces of April"

Tuesday October 14, 2003
Katie Holmes is transitioning from teen TV star to more adult roles and with her starring role in the gritty family drama "Pieces of April," Holmes shows she's making the ... Read More

Old Friends Unite for "Runaway Jury"

Monday October 13, 2003
A long time ago a couple of struggling actors shared room and board, holding down odd jobs while working on their acting careers. For the first time in their 40 ... Read More

Tommy Lee Jones Has Something to "Cheer" About

Monday October 13, 2003
Filming has begun in Austin, Texas on "Cheer Up" starring Tommy Lee Jones and directed by Stephen Herek. Jones plays a hard-edged Texas Ranger who goes undercover as an assistant ... Read More

DVD Review: "28 Days Later"

Monday October 13, 2003
The creepy thriller "28 Days Later" was released on DVD on October 21st (in time to put you in the mood for Halloween). Here's a preview of what to expect ... Read More

Interview with "Runaway Jury" Stars, John Cusack and Rachel Weisz

Monday October 13, 2003
John Cusack and Rachel Weisz play a couple out to manipulate a jury in "Runaway Jury," based on the best-selling John Grisham novel. In this interview, Weisz and Cusack discuss ... Read More

Production Begins on "The Terminal"

Monday October 13, 2003
Three-time Academy Award-winner Steven Spielberg is reuniting with one of his favorite stars for "The Terminal," the strange tale of a man stranded at Kennedy Airport when his homeland erupts ... Read More

Box Office Report - Oct. 10-12, 2003

Sunday October 12, 2003
"Kill Bill Vol. 1" opened with an estimated $22 million, making it the fourth biggest October opener. Not bad, but not as good as some pre-release estimates. Jack Black with ... Read More

Interview With "Mystic River's" Tim Robbins

Friday October 10, 2003
Working on a movie where three of the actors are also directors - and the director is also an actor - might get a bit confusing. But according to actor/director ... Read More

"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" Casting News

Friday October 10, 2003
Academy Award-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson ("Sense and Sensibility," "Remains of the Day," "Howards End," "Wit") has joined the esteemed ensemble cast of Warner Bros. Pictures' highly anticipated film ... Read More

Movie Review: "Kill Bill Vol. 1"

Thursday October 9, 2003
Uma Thurman turns into a lean, mean killing machine in "Kill Bill Vol. 1," Quentin Tarantino's eagerly awaited fourth film. Not for the faint of heart, "Kill Bill" is bloody ... Read More

"The Village" Begins Production

Thursday October 9, 2003
Oscar-nominee Joaquin Phoenix, newcomer Bryce Dallas Howard, Oscar-winner Adrien Brody, Oscar-winner William Hurt, and Oscar-nominee Sigourney Weaver are heading for Philadelphia to start filming M. Night Shyamalan's next thriller, "The ... Read More

Making "Intolerable Cruelty" More Than Tolerable

Wednesday October 8, 2003
The Coen Bros. direct George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones in the romantic comedy "Intolerable Cruelty," opening next week. Clooney plays a powerful divorce lawyer who squares off against Zeta-Jones over ... Read More

Lucy Liu and Her Female Assassins Talk About "Kill Bill"

Tuesday October 7, 2003
The Los Angeles Premiere of "Kill Bill Vol. 1" took place at the historic Grauman's Chinese Theater. Surrounded by special celebrity guests and looking anything but deadly, Lucy Liu (O-Ren ... Read More

Behind the Scenes of "Kill Bill"

Monday October 6, 2003
Producer Lawrence Bender's been with Quentin Tarantino since Tarantino's first feature film. In fact, it was Bender who was the driving force behind getting Harvey Keitel to sign on to ... Read More

Box Office Report - Oct. 3-5, 2003

Sunday October 5, 2003
Jack Black attacked the box office taking in $19 million with "School of Rock," and knocking The Rock in "The Rundown" out of 1st and into 3rd place. Denzel Washington ... Read More

"School of Rock" Movie Review

Sunday October 5, 2003
Jack Black is at his manic best in "School of Rock," a high-energy romp backed by a killer soundtrack. Black plays a substitute teacher who forms a rock band out ... Read More

Elvis Lives On In "Bubba Ho-Tep"

Saturday October 4, 2003
Looking for an absolutely bizarre movie that'll have you laughing out loud? If you're lucky enough to live in one of the few cities where "Bubba Ho-Tep" is playing, it's ... Read More

Talking With 'Bill' and 'The Bride' From "Kill Bill"

Saturday October 4, 2003
Was breaking Quentin Tarantino's fourth film, "Kill Bill," into two parts a wise move to preserve the flow of the narrative or was it a marketing ploy to force audiences ... Read More

"Down With Love" DVD Review

Saturday October 4, 2003
Did you miss "Down With Love" during its theatrical release? Don't feel bad - you're in the majority. But now you can see what you missed out on as "Down ... Read More

"The Station Agent" - One of 2003's Best Films

Saturday October 4, 2003
"The Station Agent" has my vote for Best Picture of 2003. Sure it's early to make that call and there are still many promising movies that haven't yet been released, ... Read More

Halos in Place, The "Angels" Land on DVD

Wednesday October 1, 2003
The World Premiere of "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" took first place in the 2003 'throw the largest premiere' contest. It was pure madness on the press line but here's a ... Read More

Michael Madsen Interview - "Kill Bill Vol. 1"

Wednesday October 1, 2003
Michael Madsen is as cool in person as he appears on the screen. Unflappable despite the fact members of the media and "Kill Bill" fans were screaming out his name, ... Read More

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