Archive for the 'Movies' Category
| Kate narrates ‘The fox and the child’ Friday, June 20th, 2008 After the worldwide success of MARCH OF THE PENGUINS, Luc Jacquet invites us on a journey to the heart of a marvellous tale, the extraordinary meeting of a fox and a little girl. Through an exceptional relationship, each reveals its world to the other… A pure emotion, shown in unforgettable images. |
| Kate Winslet grows old for Holocaust drama film role Friday, June 20th, 2008 Prosthetics, a grey wig and a dowdy wardrobe have tranformed the 32-year-old star of Titanic into a wizened old lady. |
| Here’s Hoping Thursday, April 10th, 2008 Monica Shapiro, Yates’s daughter, has written a piece about her father and the upcoming Revolutionary Road film. DiCaprio and Winslet were perfect. Mendes seems to be succeeding in bringing the book to life. |
| Titanic named top cinema movie Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 Titanic has been voted the best movie ever to see on the big screen by cinemagoers. |
| Lara joins cast of Daldry’s ‘Reader’ Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 BERLIN — Romanian-born actress Alexandra Maria Lara, who played Hitler’s secretary in “Downfall” and more recently starred in Francis Ford Coppola’s “Youth Without Youth,” has joined the cast of Stephen Daldry’s “The Reader.” |
| Winslet Holocaust film back in production Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 The Holocaust drama “The Reader” has quietly resumed production in Berlin after shutting down last year. Kate Winslet plays a concentration camp guard. Also on board are Ralph Fiennes, Bruno Ganz, David Kross and Alexandra Maria Lara. |
| Titanic Scene Is Best Movie Hug Sunday, January 27th, 2008 KATE Winslet’s clinch with Leonardo DiCaprio as the iceberg strikes the Titanic has been voted the Best Movie Hug Ever. |
| Romance & Cigarettes DVD Release Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
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Two years after it’s European release the United States will now have a chance at owning a slightly more fan-worthy version of the film. Look for it in stores on February 12, 2008. Extras will include a commentary with Director John Turturro and Amedeo Turturro, a Making a Homemade Musical featurette, a film introduction by John Turturro, and deleted scenes.
| Winslet replaces Kidman in ‘Reader’ Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 Winslet is no stranger to the script: She was the first choice for the role but was unable to do the movie because of a scheduling conflict with “Revolutionary Road,” the film that reteams her with “Titanic” co-star Leonardo DiCaprio and was directed by husband, Sam Mendes. |
| Keira’s Frock Tops List Tuesday, January 1st, 2008 The emerald green dress worn by Keira Knightley in Atonement has been voted the best film costume of all time. Kate Winslet’s blue gown from Titanic was fifth, followed by Diane Keaton’s quirky tie and waistcoat combination in Annie Hall. |
| Winslet swears by role Sunday, November 25th, 2007 When you play a person like that you have to give them a heart. You have to give them something that’s possible to sympathize with. For me, it was all on the outside with Tula. |
| DVD Review: Titanic 10th Anniversary Edition Monday, November 19th, 2007 Titanic has received a nice release for its tenth anniversary but unfortunately there is nothing new here to really make fans double-dip who already own the Titanic on DVD in some form, especially those with the Collector’s Edition which was a packed three-disc set. For those who have never picked up Titanic though this is a solid buy as every DVD collection has to have Titanic in it! |
| John Turturro’s Romance & Cigarettes gets Oscar qualifying run Thursday, November 15th, 2007 Kate Winslet (I’m not the type to drop the “O word” in my reviews, but come on Academy, you owe it to yourselves to see Winslet top even her Eternal Sunshine performance as the ultimate Scarlet Woman). |
| Gandolfini, Winslet and Turturro on making a musical Sunday, November 11th, 2007 Sitting at a conference table in Manhattan along with Gandolfini and Winslet, Turturro said he’s been thinking about the ideas and characters that came to inhabit “Romance” since “Barton Fink,” a movie he appeared in 16 years ago. |
| Roger Ebert R&C Review Friday, November 9th, 2007 How did one of the most magical films of the 2005 festival season become one of the hardest films to see of 2007? John Turturro’s “Romance & Cigarettes” is the real thing, a film that breaks out of Hollywood jail with audacious originality, startling sexuality, heartfelt emotions, and an anarchic liberty. |
| Turturro’s ‘Romance’ premieres Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 Two years after bowing at the Venice Film Festival, “Romance & Cigarettes” finally made its New York debut at Clearview Chelsea West Cinema. |
| DiCaprio and Me Friday, August 17th, 2007 One stand-in on Revolutionary Road tells his experiences on set. |
| John Turturro To Self-Distribute Romance & Cigarettes Friday, August 17th, 2007 Sony Pictures claims it has video rights for the movie and Mgm has theatrical rights - but a source claims Turturro has secured the film’s release so it can go on show at New York’s Film Forum from 7 September (07), at his own expense. |
| Fairfield gets a glimpse of a star Monday, July 16th, 2007 No matter to his scores of local fans; they have proof the superstar was in their town Monday. DiCaprio’s Fairfield visit, including a romp on the beach with co-star Kate Winslet, dinner at the Scandinavian Club and racing on foot through Southport center, was captured for the silver screen by director Sam Mendes, Winslet’s husband. |
| Route 8 closes for DiCaprio, Winslet movie filming Thursday, July 12th, 2007 The stars from ‘Titanic’ are making a splash in Beacon Falls with filming for their new movie, but it will mean detours for drivers tonight on Route 8. |
| ‘Titanic’ couple spotted around Darien, Rowayton Sunday, July 8th, 2007 Susie Costaregni |
| DreamWorks film shooting in Trumbull Friday, June 29th, 2007 The Pinewood Lake Association raises the curtain on its artistic roots this summer when the DreamWorks movie, “Revolutionary Road,” will film scenes here. |
| Revolutionary Road—the Movie Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 Leonardo DiCaprio. Kate Winslet. Richard Yates’ dark novel is finally being made into a Hollywood movie. |
| Kate’s Looking Good Friday, May 25th, 2007
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Kate Winslet is looking great on the set of her new film Revolutionary Road in New York.
| Catching the ‘Bug’ Thursday, May 24th, 2007 Coming up, Shannon will film Revolutionary Road, a big-screen version of the Richard Yates novel, for director Sam Mendes, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, and Kathy Bates. |
| Playground equipment goes to Hollywood Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007 A moving crew from “Revolutionary Road” visited the South Sixth Street Playground in Lebanon yesterday to remove an old merry-go-round and teeter-totter that had been bought for use in the movie that will star Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. |
| Ladylike Kate turns Fifties Housewife for New Flick Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007
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The mum-of-two was looking very much the part as she stepped out on the New York set of her latest film in a sharp Fifties outfit complete with white gloves.
| On a role: Films tap masses in casting call Sunday, May 20th, 2007 Treated as outcasts in most workplaces, smokers were welcomed and encouraged to apply at yesterday’s casting call for the new Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet movie set to begin filming in the area [Stamford, CT] next week. |
| Branagh’s Hamlet 2-Disc Special Edition Monday, May 7th, 2007
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| Warner Bros. Greenlights Sequel to ‘Deep Sea 3D’ Saturday, April 28th, 2007 The film is set for release in 2009, but there has been no mention of whether Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet will be returning to provide narration this time around. |
