Review: James Marsden steals the outrageous comedy 'The D Train' from Jack Black

Posted by · 1:34 am · January 24th, 2015

James Marsden steals the show in the outrageous, funny and impressive new comedy “The D Train” which premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival on Friday.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber will raise his goblet of rock with 'School of Rock' stage adaptation

Posted by · 9:40 am · April 9th, 2013

He recently revealed he’s acquired the rights to Richard Linklater’s 2003 comedy.

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Roundup: 'Intouchables' wins the Oscar screener race

Posted by · 7:03 am · October 9th, 2012

Also: The landing of ‘Lincoln,’ and Variety finds a home

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Interview: Jack Black and Richard Linklater on getting to know 'Bernie'

Posted by · 3:09 pm · October 5th, 2012

Earlier this year, Richard Linklater and Jack Black clocked in their second collaboration, the dark comedy/true story “Bernie,” which just recently made its way to DVD and Blu-ray. Ostensibly, they’re out on the circuit now to promote the home video release, but with it comes a fair amount of rejuvenated awards buzz.

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Jack Black and Richard Linklater on the 'arranged marriage' of 'School of Rock'

Posted by · 9:17 am · October 3rd, 2012

And are we ready for ‘School of Jazz?’

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Jack Black and Richard Linklater on 'Slacker' and the Bohemia of Austin, Texas

Posted by · 11:36 am · October 2nd, 2012

How the ‘Bernie’ star first responded to his director’s early work.

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Off the Carpet: When to strike

Posted by · 6:14 pm · September 25th, 2012

Early-year releases and 2013 bum-ups find room to maneuver this season.

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The Lists: Top 10 first-half Oscar contenders

Posted by · 8:00 am · July 10th, 2012

What early releases deserve recognition come January 2013?

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