Jonah Hill and James Franco To Star in True Story
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Adaptation, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases,
Jonah Hill and James Franco are teaming up for True Story.
The Moneyball star and the 127 Hours actor will appear in the movie adaptation of Michael Finkel's memoir which will see Jonah play the writer who establishes a connection with captured criminal Christian Longo (James) after it is revealed he had been using Finkel's identity while on the run. When Finkel's employers The New York Times fired him the day after Longo's arrest amid claims he had falsified parts of a recent investigative article, the writer tried to redeem himself through interviews with Longo, who refused to speak to any other journalist.
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VIDEO: James Franco in Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fox Searchlight, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Romance, Thrillers, Trailers, Upcoming Releases, Videos,
Danny Boyle finally releases 127 Hours—a follow-up to his 2008 (multiple) Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire—starring James Franco as real-life mountain climber Aron Ralston who gets trapped in a canyon and reconsiders his outlook on life while fighting to survive.
Boyle’s fast-paced, electric storytelling and Franco’s charm (and looks) definitely draw me into the story, but do we really need to be reminded of all the films Boyle’s done? There is such a thing as IMDB… I’m also glad to see that Franco has moved on from his General Hospital gig.
The film, which also stars Kate Mara, Lizzy Caplan, Amber Tamblyn, and Clemence Posey, hits theaters on November 5.
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Jolie, Eastwood and Ryan Talk About Changeling
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Universal, Drama, Mystery, Period,
Last night at the New York Film Festival, Angelina Jolie hit the interview circuit for her first time in months. After speaking briefly about the twins, the actress spoke to Entertainment Tonight about why she got involved with Changeling.
In the movie, Angelina plays a woman in 1928 whose child goes missing. Although the LAPD claims to have found her son, she insists they have brought back the wrong person. Despite the drama’s difficult subject matter, the Oscar-nominee said the script (based on a true story) was simply something she couldn’t get out of her head. It also meant a lot that the role reminded Jolie of her mother. (Marcheline Bertrand died in early 2007.)
After the jump, you can see that interview along with discussions with director Clint Eastwood, co-star Amy Ryan and producer Brian Grazer.
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The Pursuit of Happyness Review
Posted by Johnny Mercedes Categories: Columbia Pictures, Sony, Drama, New Releases, Theatrical Reviews,
Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is a gifted, but struggling salesman trying to raise a family and make a decent living in 1980s San Francisco. One fateful day, he stumbles upon an unpaid internship opportunity at a successful stock brokerage firm, and applies, hoping to start a new life for his family. When the daily strain becomes too much to bear, his unhappy wife, Linda (Thandie Newton), decides to seek her own future, leaving Gardner to care for their five-year-old son Christopher (Jaden Smith). Unable to pay the bills on his marginal income, the two are forced to live on the streets, finding shelter in subway bathrooms and homeless shelters. Inspired by a true story, The Pursuit of Happyness is a reflective and poignant rags–to–riches story that, while embellished for dramatic effect, displays what one can do with enough diligence and determination.
The Pursuit of Happyness is directed by Gabriele Muccino and written by Steven Conrad. Rated PG–13.
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