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Adam Sandler, 'Saw' star and even Oscar winners among academy invitees
Gold DerbyOn Friday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the names of the "135 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures" and have been invited to join this club that numbers... -
'Easier With Practice' captivates
Kyle Patrick Alvarez's totally captivating "Easier With Practice" is the kind of film that can make going to the movies so rewarding. This fresh and flawless adaptation of an autobiographical story by Davy Rothbart is a joy to behold. Its people are in...Tags: Crimes, Thailand, Health and Safety at School, Thriller (genre), FBI
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Martin Sheen comes full circle with 'The Subject Was Roses'
A man many Americans still think of longingly as President Josiah Bartlet is waiting for a light to change at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Hughes Avenue in Culver City. He is on foot and in conversation with a companion, on his way to...Tags: Joseph Papp, Ulu Grosbard, James Dean, Montgomery Clift, Theater
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When is the best time to ship a DVD screener to Oscar voters?
Gold DerbyI was dishing with one of the top Oscar consultants Monday about successful DVD campaign strategies in the recent derby. Now that the winners are known, it's fascinating to look back at Gold Derby's calendar that recorded when the DVDs landed in the... -
'Avatar: Special Edition' hits theaters on Aug. 27 -- and only in 3D
The Hero Complex"Avatar: Special Edition," which includes an additional eight minutes of unseen footage, will be released in U.S. theaters on Aug. 27, marking the big-screen return of the top moneymaker in Hollywood history. The film will only be screened in Digital........ -
Marvel drops Ed Norton -- maybe they don't like him when he's angry [Updated]
The Hero ComplexThe Hulk has some fairly obvious anger issues and, let's face it, he's not exactly a team player. The same might be said of Edward Norton, the two-time Oscar nominee whose talent and temperament are often mentioned in the same...... -
Gold Derby nuggets: Carol Burnett guesting on 'Glee' | Grammys honoring Barbra Streisand | Jeff Probst skipping Emmys
Gold Derby⢠Carol Burnett has been booked to appear as the Nazi-hunting mother of Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) on a second-season episode of "Glee." For its freshman year, the Fox hit picked up 19 Emmy nominations, including one for Lynch, who is the front-runner... -
Scene Stealer: Bo Stevenson goes behind the scenes with Tom Hanks on 'Larry Crowne'
Brand XTake a look at Tom Hanks' Twitter account â yes, he has 729,834 followers â and you'll notice his playful, candid updates from the set of his upcoming movie, âLarry Crowne.â Hanks co-wrote the script (with actress Nia Vardalos), is... -
Book review: 'The Sandbox' by David Zimmerman
The Sandbox
A Novel
David Zimmerman
Soho: 350 pp., $25
Although the film "The Hurt Locker" earned the industry's highest awards, some critics said that the movie was so riddled with inaccuracies that it could not be taken seriously. The film's...Tags: William James, Arts and Culture, Emergency Incidents, Explosions, World War II (1939-1945)
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Do we really have to talk about the Oscars already?
The Big PictureThe Dodgers just landed Jim Thome, who'll give the club a pinch hitter with more career home runs than even Manny Ramirez; USC has a new freshman quarterback; and the Lakers are still enjoying their summer vacation -- but, hey,...... -
People's Choice Awards go Gaga!
Gold DerbyUh-oh. Adam Lambert and Kris Allen are clashing again â worse, they're in a diva smackdown with Lady Gaga! Has Hollywood no shame? Correct answer: No, of course. But this time we can blame the rest of America, the ones who pick the People's Choice... -
Will 'Precious' auteur Lee Daniels' trash talk cost him an Oscar?
The Big PictureYou can read veteran New York Times writer Lynn Hirschberg's new profile of Lee Daniels -- the man behind "Precious" -- as a portrait of a filmmaker who'll never be satisfied, no matter how much success he has in life.......
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