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Exciting news. This is without a doubt my most anticipated film of next year. The press release, in part, on Goldenthal jumping on board: Oscar-winning composer Elliot Goldenthal (Frida) has been signed to score Universal Pictures’ action-thriller from acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann, Public Enemies. Currently shooting in Chicago, Public Enemies stars Johnny Depp and Christian […]
Entries from June 2008
Goldenthal to score Mann’s ‘Enemies’
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:38 pm · June 30th, 2008
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‘Cheri’ to be released in 2009
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:35 pm · June 30th, 2008
In response to the most recent Oscar update I received a note from Miramax publicity this afternoon, regarding Stephen Frears’s “Chéri.” It seems the film is staying in 2009, narrowing the studio’s awards hopefuls to Mike Leigh’s “Happy-Go-Lucky” and John Shanley’s “Doubt.” The critically thumped “Blindness” is still lingering as a possibility, while Julian Jarrold’s […]
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OFF THE CARPET: Stuck in the middle with…what?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:23 pm · June 29th, 2008
Since we’ve finally reached the midway point of 2008, it seemed as good a time as any to post the first “Off the Carpet” column since our year in advance take over four months ago. First and foremost, I’m in a unique situation this year. Being in London since mid-May, I’ve found myself looking from […]
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In Paris…
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:25 am · June 29th, 2008
…and I just finished a Royal with cheese: httpv://youtube.com/watch?v=SLtwFugudZE Also, I must have a “Le Chevalier Noir” poster. MUST. Pics to follow. Happy Sunday (and I swear the “Dark Knight’ chatter will die down around here soon).
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Batman vs. Batman vs. Batman vs. Batman
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:58 am · June 28th, 2008
A…W…E…S…O…M…E:
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Sayin’ it now
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:19 pm · June 27th, 2008
With reviews trickling down for “The Dark Knight” in the last 24 hours or so, everyone seems to be going out of their way to hail Heath Ledger’s performance as Oscar caliber, perhaps even sporting the chops to win the award posthumously. Of course, we’ve been all over that scenario for months here at In […]
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Coming next week…
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:00 pm · June 27th, 2008
Just a heads up: Monday we’ll offer up a brief midway point article charting each of our contributors picks for the best and worst films of the year so far. Also, a month has flown by since the last Oscar update, and so it’s time for some nipping and tucking. Stay tuned.
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Counting down the best of Pixar
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:53 am · June 27th, 2008
In honor of today’s release of Walt Disney/Pixar’s “WALL-E” (it seems we’re sticking with the hyphen), the gang at New York Magazine’s Vulture blog have offered up a countdown of the best films in Pixar’s consistently impressive portfolio. I have to say, I share their opinion that “The Incredibles” simply…isn’t all that. I was on […]
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Campea on ‘Knight’
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:25 am · June 27th, 2008
Our pal John Campea over at The Movie Blog is back in Los Angeles after some time back home in Toronto this summer, and right out of the gate he’s slapped up a review from last night’s screening of “The Dark Knight.” It’s a glowing assessment to say the least, and at one point John […]
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‘WALL-E’ or ‘WALL*E?’
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:35 pm · June 26th, 2008
Just curious. I’ve been going with the hyphen, and I’m certainly not going to cut and paste the dot every time. Some outlets are going with the asterisk. What say you? Ooh…new pointless poll perhaps? Yeah, I think so.
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Battersea featured in ‘Dark Knight?’
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:09 am · June 26th, 2008
This one is a stretch, I know — and many of you could care less. But I can’t escape “Dark Knight” news no matter where I turn. Seriously, I just click on a link to a random news story about the revitalization of London’s Battersea Power Station, and there it is, staring me in the […]
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“A duel between two powerful lone wolves”
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:40 am · June 26th, 2008
Yeah, Opie actually called it that. A bit much, but anyway… Guy already passed along the news this morning that Ron Howard’s “Frost/Nixon” will open the 52nd annual London Film Festival on October 15. But I also stumbled onto this preview/interview with Howard at The Times of London that offers a little more insight than the […]
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Exclusive ‘Dark Knight’ set piece footage on ET
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:20 am · June 26th, 2008
I know, I know. The Batman stuff is coming fast and furious. Being out of the loop in Britain (re: press screenings) is pushing the site’s coverage of the film into the fanboy anticipatory realm, but I’m okay with that. Kind of reminds me of the old days. Here’s a look at one of the big […]
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Letterman’s top 3 reasons to see ‘The Dark Knight’
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:05 am · June 26th, 2008
1) Everyone dies in the end. 2) The motorcycle. 3) Heath Ledger. Yes, it seems late night king of comedy David Letterman got an early look at “The Dark Knight,” and while he pokes fun at the anticipation and, of course, the “keep it under wraps” mentality of the studio, there seems to be some […]
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Yet another early look at the ‘W’ script
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:52 am · June 26th, 2008
Poor “W” can’t catch a break. Stanley Weiser’s take on our Commander-in-Chief (*shiver*), had already caused a stir in more than a few areas before principle photography even began two months ago. The first shockwave hit when the script was profiled by Marcus Baram for ABC News back in April. Then The Hollywood Reporter consulted with four […]
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‘Frost/Nixon’ to bow at London fest
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:42 am · June 26th, 2008
Good news for me and my fellow Brits: for once, we’re going to get something first. Although Ron Howard’s baity “Frost/Nixon” hasn’t been kept that tightly under wraps, confirmation has arrived that the film will have its world premiere at the 52nd London Film Festival, where it will open proceedings on October 15. It’s an […]
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‘Knight’ falls in L.A. tomorrow (and Travers jumps the gun)
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:52 pm · June 25th, 2008
FYI. Keep those lids peeled for reviews coming form tomorrow’s Los Angeles screening. In the meantime, Peter Travers has the first official review up at Rolling Stone. Here’s a taste: Heads up: a thunderbolt is about to rip into the blanket of bland we call summer movies. The Dark Knight, director Christopher Nolan’s absolute stunner […]
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Respect for The Duke
Posted by John Foote · 4:08 am · June 25th, 2008
In light of Kris’s recent westerns piece, I thought it might be worth it to give some space to what I believe to be one of the most underrated actors of all time. Cinematical recently carried a marvelous article on John Wayne, supporting the belief that the screen legend was an exceptional actor (in the […]
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