Oscarweb Round-up: Oprah's honor

Posted by · 7:08 am · November 9th, 2011

In today’s round-up, Oprah Winfrey stands up for herself re: receiving the Academy’s humanitarian prize, Vanity Fair puffs up “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” with new pics from the set and Searchlight debuts a site for Steve McQueen’s “Shame.”

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OSCAR TALK: Ep. 68 — 'J. Edgar' and 'Young Adult' finally come out to play

Posted by · 9:03 am · November 4th, 2011

In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss the AFI Fest premiere of Clint Eastwood’s “J. Edgar,” the pop-up screening strategy of “Young Adult” and “War Horse” and the British Independent Film Award nominations, among other things.

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'Young Adult' pops up at the New Beverly

Posted by · 7:31 am · November 2nd, 2011

The mini-tour of “Young Adult” has finally made its way to Los Angeles. Jason Reitman brought his latest to the New Beverly Theater last night and it’s a real winner.

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LACMA's live read of 'The Breakfast Club,' directed by 'Young Adult' helmer Jason Reitman

Posted by · 10:06 am · October 14th, 2011

Jason Reitman has announced the first cast member of his live read of “The Breakfast Club” as part of LACMA’s inaugural film series: Patton Oswalt. Others will be announced throughout the week.

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Charlize Theron is delusional in the first trailer for Jason Reitman's 'Young Adult'

Posted by · 10:48 am · October 6th, 2011

“Juno” director Jason Reitman is back at work with Diablo Cody again this year with “Young Adult.” Finally, a trailer for the film has dropped.

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