Exclusive Interview with Writer/Director Richard Kelly
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 Leonardo DiCaprio, "House at the End of the Street" for Jonathan Mostow, "The Box" with "Cabin Fever" director Eli Roth, and his next directorial effort, "Knowing." Read the Interview
11:18 AM  #

Movie Review: "In the Cut"
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 love or absolutely hate, there's no middle ground. Read the Review
01:30 AM  #

"The Hulk" Hits Video Stores
"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 Universal Studios and read what Eric Bana, Josh Lucas, Sam Elliott and "The Hulk's" writer James Schamus thought about bringing this classic comic book to the big screen.
11:55 PM  #

Orlando Bloom Joins Scott's "Kingdom"
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 the Black Pearl," and now he'll play a knight in director Ridley Scott's upcoming romantic drama, "Kingdom of Heaven." According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bloom has signed on to play the lead role of a young peasant who becomes a knight, saves a kingdom, and falls for a princess. More Updated Casting/Production News
05:08 PM  #

New Trailers and Photos
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 also a couple of new trailers worth checking out: "Master and Commander" starring Russell Crowe, and "Cold Mountain" with Nicole Kidman, Jude Law, and Renee Zellweger.
08:15 PM  #

Mark Ruffalo Interview - "In the Cut"
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 Meg Ryan. The two then enter into a very dysfunctional, very sexual relationship. In this interview, Mark Ruffalo talks about the film's reception at the Toronto Film Festival and why he's so proud of this movie. Read the Interview
07:21 PM  #

Box Office Report - October 24-26, 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 was expected, earning an estimated $14 million during its opening weekend. The other new wide release, "Beyond Borders," didn't even break into the Top 10, bringing in a mere $2 million over its first three days. Full Box Office Report:
Top 10 Films for the Weekend Ending 10/26/03:
1) "Scary Movie 3" - $48,113,770
2) "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" - $14,468,555
3) "Radio" - $13,303,724
4) "Runaway Jury" - $8,446,650
5) "Mystic River" - $7,787,255
6) "School of Rock" - $6,521,355
7) "Kill Bill Vol. 1" - $6,355,590
8) "Good Boy!" - $5,065,102
9) "Intolerable Cruelty" - $3,629,860
10) "Under the Tuscan Sun" - $2,287,114

03:15 PM  #

Movie Review: "Beyond Borders"
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 for Clive Owen, a hunky doctor who has dedicated his life to helping those less fortunate in far-off countries. Read the Review
12:35 AM  #

Jim Carrey is the "Six Million Dollar Man"
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 ("Old School"), you know this remake of the classic TV show isn't going to be a faithful adaptation. Read the Article
10:47 AM  #

Getting Inside "Donnie Darko" with Writer/Director Richard Kelly
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 put an extraordinary amount of thought into the most minute details, creating a film that even a couple years after its theatrical release, continues to be the subject of debate between hard-core fans. Q&A with Writer/Director Richard Kelly
04:20 PM  #

"The Alamo" Preview
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 - that of messenger James Bonham in Disney's "The Alamo." Marc Blucas Interview-"The Alamo"
02:26 PM  #

Box Office Report - October 17-19, 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 for other newcomers including "Runaway Jury" (3rd Place) and "Mystic River" (5th Place). Full Box Office Report:
Top 10 Films for the Weekend Ending 10/19/03:
1) "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" - $28,094,014
2) "Kill Bill Vol. 1" - $12,424,841
3) "Runaway Jury" - $11,836,705
4) "School of Rock" - $11,006,233
5) "Mystic River" - $10,445,547
6) "Good Boy!" - $8,932,472
7) "Intolerable Cruelty" - $6,515,010
8) "Out of Time" - $4,002,023
9) "Under the Tuscan Sun" - $3,379,245
10) "The Rundown" - $2,780,695

01:55 PM  #

Gina Gershon Falls "Prey" to Rock and Roll
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 film financed and released. In this interview, Gershon talks about her singing style and performing before an audience. Gina Gershon Interview - "Prey for Rock and Roll"
01:27 AM  #

Kevin Bacon is the Law in "Mystic River"
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 rehearsals and Eastwood only did a few takes of each scene. The end result is one of the most well-received movies of 2003. Read More...
05:50 PM  #

"Texas Chainsaw Massacre" Victims Speak
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 Nispel, and Leatherface creator Tobe Hooper talked about remaking a classic horror/slasher flick, the differences between the two movies, and difficult stunts.
10:28 AM  #

"Lord of the Rings" Preview
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 about working on the Peter Jackson helmed series, and what fans can expect from the third film. "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:" Sala Baker Interview
10:00 AM  #

"Runaway Jury" Movie Premiere Coverage
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 shared their thoughts on the process of making this film and changing the subject matter from the tobacco industry to guns. "Runaway Jury" Premiere Coverage
01:49 AM  #

Katie Holmes Shakes Off "Dawson's" in "Pieces of April"
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 leap in fine form. "Antwone Fisher's" Derek Luke co-stars as her loving boyfriend Bobby, a guy who sticks with his woman through thick and thin. Katie Holmes Interview / Derek Luke Interview
05:15 PM  #

Old Friends Unite for "Runaway Jury"
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 year friendship, these two now very well known Academy Award-winning actors share the screen. Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman play adversaries in "Runaway Jury" though in real life they maintain a close friendship, which is definitely apparent in this interesting interview.
05:51 PM  #

Tommy Lee Jones Has Something to "Cheer" About
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 cheerleading coach to protect five University of Texas cheerleaders after they've witnessed the murder of a federal informant. Read More...
05:39 PM  #

DVD Review: "28 Days Later"
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 from the disturbing zombie movie, directed by Danny Boyle ("Trainspotting"). "28 Days Later" DVD Review
01:40 AM  #

Interview with "Runaway Jury" Stars, John Cusack and Rachel Weisz
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 their roles and working with Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman. "Runaway Jury" Interview: John Cusack and Rachel Weisz
12:39 AM  #

Production Begins on "The Terminal"
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 in a fiery coup. Tom Hanks stars as the man left without a country who finds himself living in an airport terminal as weeks stretch into months. "The Terminal" Production News
12:28 AM  #

Box Office Report - Oct. 10-12, 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 "School of Rock" held on strong to come in 2nd during its second week of release. Black's performance as a rock and roll teacher bested the George Clooney/Catherine Zeta-Jones romantic comedy "Intolerable Cruelty," which opened in 4th place behind the other new wide release, "Good Boy." Full Box Office Report:
Top 10 Films for the Weekend Ending 10/12/03:
1) "Kill Bill Vol. 1" - $22,089,322
2) "School of Rock" - $15,487,832
3) "Good Boy" - $13,107,022
4) "Intolerable Cruelty" - $12,525,075
5) "Out of Time" - $8,590,001
6) "House of the Dead" - $5,683,280
7) "The Rundown" - $5,208,445
8) "Under the Tuscan Sun" - $4,911,328
9) "Secondhand Lions" - $3,297,211
10) "Lost in Translation" - $2,822,092

01:02 PM  #

Interview With "Mystic River's" Tim Robbins
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 Tim Robbins, that wasn't the case with "Mystic River." Tim Robbins Interview - "Mystic River"
11:52 PM  #

"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" Casting News
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 "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." Read More...
03:00 PM  #

Movie Review: "Kill Bill Vol. 1"
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 beyond belief (in some instances, comically so). I'm a fan of Tarantino's work, so that might have tainted my positive review of this film. If you're not a big Tarantino supporter, it may be a tough film to sit through. "Kill Bill Vol. 1" Movie Review
01:01 AM  #

"The Village" Begins Production
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 Village." Read More...
12:08 AM  #

Making "Intolerable Cruelty" More Than Tolerable
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 her soon-to-be ex-husband's dough. Clooney concedes that since it's a 'romantic comedy' you know in advance who is going to get with who, but the fun for him was in making it a little darker than most movies of its kind. In this interview, Clooney and Zeta-Jones discuss working together, keeping it fun, and their upcoming projects (including "Ocean's 12"). George Clooney/Catherine Zeta-Jones Interview
12:00 PM  #

Lucy Liu and Her Female Assassins Talk About "Kill Bill"
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 Ishii), Julie Dreyfus (Sofie Fatale) and Chiaki Kuriyama (Go-Go Yubari) answered questions about what it's like to work on a Quentin Tarantino film. Lucy Liu also addressed the big question of the night: who would win in a battle between the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad (DiVAS) vs. Charlie's Angels. Lucy Liu, Chiaki Kuriyama and Julie Dreyfus Interviews - "Kill Bill Vol. 1" Additional Interviews: Uma Thurman and David Carradine / Michael Madsen
12:33 PM  #

Behind the Scenes of "Kill Bill"
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 "Reservoir Dogs." So if you want the real story behind bringing "Kill Bill" to the big screen (and splitting it in two pieces), Lawrence Bender's the perfect source of information. "Kill Bill" Interview - Producer Lawrence Bender
10:03 AM  #

Box Office Report - Oct. 3-5, 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 proved once again that he can draw an audience. His "Out of Time" thriller opened in 2nd place with $16 million in receipts. Full Box Office Report:
Top 10 Films for the Weekend Ending 10/5/03:
1) "School of Rock" - $19,622,714
2) "Out of Time" - $16,185,316
3) "The Rundown" - $9,682,780
4) "Under the Tuscan Sun" - $7,682,053
5) "Secondhand Lions" - $5,183,674
6) "Underworld" - $5,068,277
7) "Lost in Translation" - $4,163,333
8) "The Fighting Temptations" - $3,386,543
9) "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" - $2,626,304
10) "Cold Creek Manor" - $2,511,141

12:55 PM  #

"School of Rock" Movie Review
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 of his class of fifth graders. With a little something for everyone, "School of Rock" is definitely Black's best movie to date and really gives him a chance to show off his acting and musical skills. "School of Rock" Movie Review
12:23 AM  #

Elvis Lives On In "Bubba Ho-Tep"
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 definitely worth checking out. Elvis and President John F. Kennedy battling an Egytian mummy who's killing off retirement home residents - that's a premise tough to pass up. "Bubba Ho-Tep" Movie Review
10:49 PM  #

Talking With 'Bill' and 'The Bride' From "Kill Bill"
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 to pluck over more money to watch the ending? Moviegoers will get the chance to make up their own minds on October 10th when the first part hits theaters. Until then, get a preview of what's to come with these interviews from "Kill Bill Vol. 1's" Los Angeles Premiere. Uma Thurman and David Carradine Interview
10:32 PM  #

"Down With Love" DVD Review
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 With Love" hits video stores on October 7th. Renee Zellweger takes on the virginal Doris Day role and Ewan McGregor is the irrepressible lady-killer in this homage to the sex comedies of the 1960s. "Down With Love" DVD Review
04:24 PM  #

"The Station Agent" - One of 2003's Best Films
"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, but this little indie is simply an amazing bit of storytelling. "The Station Agent" stars - Peter Dinklage and Bobby Cannavale - recently sat down to discuss working on this film that's been in the works for three years. Peter Dinklage Interview / Bobby Cannavale Interview
01:05 AM  #

Halos in Place, The "Angels" Land on DVD
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 few interviews I did manage to snag at the star-studded event.
11:52 PM  #

Michael Madsen Interview - "Kill Bill Vol. 1"
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, Madsen strolled the red carpet for the LA Premiere like he had all the time in the world. Here's what the supremely cool actor had to say about working with Quentin Tarantino again, snakes, and a possible Vega Brothers movie. "Kill Bill Vol. 1" Premiere - Michael Madsen Interview
09:52 PM  #