Louie Season 4, Episodes 11 & 12 “Into the Woods (Parts 1 & 2)”
Written by Louis C.K.
Directed by Louis C.K.
Season finale airs Monday, 6/16 at 10pm Et on FX
Louie isn’t really a “comedy” any more, is it? Sure, it’s still peppered with hilarious moments (like in tonight’s episode, where a simple camera pan gives us the hilarious image of a teenager taking a pot-addled nap), but this fourth season of Louie has aspirations far beyond the show’s first three, where the lines between comedy, indie film, and surrealist drama were already greatly blurred. In many ways, “Into the Woods” is the culmination of that new direction in season four – and although it only retains the slightest of connections to most of the season’s overall themes, stands as a climatic moment for the season, and the series as a whole.
In simple terms, “Into the Woods” is: a short film,...
Written by Louis C.K.
Directed by Louis C.K.
Season finale airs Monday, 6/16 at 10pm Et on FX
Louie isn’t really a “comedy” any more, is it? Sure, it’s still peppered with hilarious moments (like in tonight’s episode, where a simple camera pan gives us the hilarious image of a teenager taking a pot-addled nap), but this fourth season of Louie has aspirations far beyond the show’s first three, where the lines between comedy, indie film, and surrealist drama were already greatly blurred. In many ways, “Into the Woods” is the culmination of that new direction in season four – and although it only retains the slightest of connections to most of the season’s overall themes, stands as a climatic moment for the season, and the series as a whole.
In simple terms, “Into the Woods” is: a short film,...
- 6/10/2014
- by Randy Dankievitch
- SoundOnSight
Monday night’s feature film-length Louie, dubbed “Into the Woods,” was experimental – but the part about how young Louis got his trees was true.
The comedian has previously developed and performed stand-up about the time when, as a pot-obsessed teenager, he found a dealer who promised to give him an ounce of pot in exchange for stealing a scale from one of his science classes. When C.K. obliged, the dealer then promised him more pot — if he stole more. The 13-year-old ended up stealing 14 scales, then smoking all the pot himself.
Monday’s episode revolved around the same anecdote,...
The comedian has previously developed and performed stand-up about the time when, as a pot-obsessed teenager, he found a dealer who promised to give him an ounce of pot in exchange for stealing a scale from one of his science classes. When C.K. obliged, the dealer then promised him more pot — if he stole more. The 13-year-old ended up stealing 14 scales, then smoking all the pot himself.
Monday’s episode revolved around the same anecdote,...
- 6/10/2014
- by Jackson McHenry
- EW.com - PopWatch
A review of tonight's "Louie" coming up just as soon as I fart for science... "In the Woods" puts the various arcs of season 4 on hold for an epic-length (without commercials, the "episode" runs 66-plus minutes) flashback to Louie's adolescence, as catching Lily smoking pot reminds him of one of the dumbest episodes of his life. Louis C.K. grew up in the era of the "After School Special," well-meaning but often unintentionally hilarious stories trying to warn kids away from drugs, drinking and all the other tomfoolery teenagers get up to. (Here's an excerpt from "Stoned," produced the year before "In the Woods" is set, starring Scott Baio as a straight-laced student whose life falls apart after he experiments with the marijuana.) And though C.K. has much greater command of tone — and respect for his audience's intelligence — than the makers of those specials did, there's always a danger...
- 6/10/2014
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
Pocket Full of Sunshine: Slattery’s Debut Weak in the Knees
The devil’s not in all the details he should be of God’s Pocket, the directorial debut of actor John Slattery, most known for his presence on the series Mad Men. An adaptation of a 1983 novel by Pete Dexter, author of the novels that would spawn the unfairly shamed pulp of The Paperboy (2012) and Paris Trout (1991), this blue collar binge, tinged with a smeary myopic hue of sickly greens and faded palettes, plays like a sometimes comical visit to an outer ring of hell. Receiving mixed reviews after its premiere at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman, who portrays the lead protagonist, inevitably renews the rather moribund anticipation of the film. Unfortunate as that may be, it’s an enjoyable performance from the late Mr. Hoffman, even though the film isn’t quite effective as it could be.
The devil’s not in all the details he should be of God’s Pocket, the directorial debut of actor John Slattery, most known for his presence on the series Mad Men. An adaptation of a 1983 novel by Pete Dexter, author of the novels that would spawn the unfairly shamed pulp of The Paperboy (2012) and Paris Trout (1991), this blue collar binge, tinged with a smeary myopic hue of sickly greens and faded palettes, plays like a sometimes comical visit to an outer ring of hell. Receiving mixed reviews after its premiere at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman, who portrays the lead protagonist, inevitably renews the rather moribund anticipation of the film. Unfortunate as that may be, it’s an enjoyable performance from the late Mr. Hoffman, even though the film isn’t quite effective as it could be.
- 5/9/2014
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
I was shocked to learn of the death of Phillip Seymour Hoffman, one of the bright lights of his acting generation. I then learned he died of a heroin overdose with a needle stuck in his arm, surrounded by 50 packets of heroin, and I’m afraid my first reaction was, “What a stupid way to die.” Ungenerous, I know, but that was my honest first reaction.
I had the same reaction to the death of Paul Walker, of the Fast and Furious franchise, in a fiery crash while drag-racing. Coroner’s report says that Walker was alive, at least briefly, after the car caught fire. What a stupid way to die. I feel sorry for his friends and family who loved him but I also wonder at who Walker and the guy driving him could have killed as well.
I was more bothered by Heath Ledger’s death, also by...
I had the same reaction to the death of Paul Walker, of the Fast and Furious franchise, in a fiery crash while drag-racing. Coroner’s report says that Walker was alive, at least briefly, after the car caught fire. What a stupid way to die. I feel sorry for his friends and family who loved him but I also wonder at who Walker and the guy driving him could have killed as well.
I was more bothered by Heath Ledger’s death, also by...
- 2/23/2014
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
On this week's episode of The Golden Briefcase, Tim and Jeremy are joined by guest Brian Salisbury of One of Us and Film School Rejects to go through their latest picks of the week, the newest DVD & Blu-ray releases and much more. The main topic of the night was a discussion on films that deal with Man vs. Machine in honor of José Padilha's remake of RoboCop starring Joel Kinnaman, out in theaters now. The guys talk over some of their favorite entries in this sub-genre, go over how its occurrences have changed in films over the years, and even pontificate on the future of humankind in the hands of future robot overlords. Download #187 or Listen Now: [audio href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/firstshowing/EP187.mp3" title="Of Machines and Men (Guest: Brian Salisbury)"]The Golden Briefcase #187/audio] Subscribe via: RSS or iTunes Previous Episode: Remembering Mr. Hoffman (Guest: Matt Patches) Our Guest: Brian Salisbury: @BriguySalisbury Picks of the Week: Jeremy: Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) Brian:...
- 2/16/2014
- by Tim Buel
- firstshowing.net
Review by Sam Moffitt
I was as shocked and saddened as anyone at hearing of the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Not that long ago I wrote a review of Jack Goes Boating for We Are Movie Geeks, directed by Hoffman and starring him in an amazing performance. I’m glad I did that as I had no way of knowing Hoffman wouldn’t be with us much longer. I cannot comment on the problems he had with addictions. I had my own substance issues for years. I never lost a job or stole anything to support any habit and I never had to go into rehab, I simply quit using anything. Two cups of coffee is about as wild as I get these days.
Of course the Hollywood haters came out on the internet and in newspaper letter columns slamming Hoffman and the entire Hollywood lifestyle. Again, I can...
I was as shocked and saddened as anyone at hearing of the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Not that long ago I wrote a review of Jack Goes Boating for We Are Movie Geeks, directed by Hoffman and starring him in an amazing performance. I’m glad I did that as I had no way of knowing Hoffman wouldn’t be with us much longer. I cannot comment on the problems he had with addictions. I had my own substance issues for years. I never lost a job or stole anything to support any habit and I never had to go into rehab, I simply quit using anything. Two cups of coffee is about as wild as I get these days.
Of course the Hollywood haters came out on the internet and in newspaper letter columns slamming Hoffman and the entire Hollywood lifestyle. Again, I can...
- 2/13/2014
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
First off dear readers, I have to apologize to you for not bringing you my promised Super Bowl movie spot roundup last week. Unfortunately, the first part of last week ended up being crazy busy for me, and it got away from me. But I can tell you that the spot for Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier was by far my favorite. In the meantime, we got a new trailer for the upcoming superhero sequel, so that’s the subject of this week’s Trailer Trashin’ column.
Premise: Two years after the events of The Avengers, Steve Rogers/Captain America (Chris Evans) resides peacefully in Washington, D.C., struggling to adapt to life in contemporary society. But after a S.H.I.E.L.D. compatriot is attacked, Rogers becomes entangled in a mystery that may endanger the globe. Together with Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Captain America attempts to uncover the...
Premise: Two years after the events of The Avengers, Steve Rogers/Captain America (Chris Evans) resides peacefully in Washington, D.C., struggling to adapt to life in contemporary society. But after a S.H.I.E.L.D. compatriot is attacked, Rogers becomes entangled in a mystery that may endanger the globe. Together with Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Captain America attempts to uncover the...
- 2/12/2014
- by Timothy Monforton
- CinemaNerdz
I still remember the first time I saw Philip Seymour Hoffman. It was in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia, and I was 13 years old. Already, I’d been bitten by the film bug, and that bite had driven me to pursue films that my friends had no interest in seeing. As such, I wouldn’t come to see Magnolia until it had been released on VHS. I recall the captivating presence of the actor: this pudgy, baritone man. The heart he put into his role, and the fascinating sincerity with which he played a simple male nurse attending a dying man. I never forgot him.
While much has been made of Mr. Hoffman’s more lauded roles in the wake of his recent death, his turns as Truman Capote (Capote) or Lancaster Dodd (The Master), for example, it’s easy to forget that this is a man who has been...
While much has been made of Mr. Hoffman’s more lauded roles in the wake of his recent death, his turns as Truman Capote (Capote) or Lancaster Dodd (The Master), for example, it’s easy to forget that this is a man who has been...
- 2/8/2014
- by Mike Worby
- SoundOnSight
The day is finally here! We’ve been promising you for weeks now that a film podcast would officially be starting once again to fill the Wgtc Radio void, and that podcast is I’d Rather Be At The Movies. Joined by my co-host Justine Browning, each week we’ll be dishing out the latest in industry news, the newest big movie releases, those diamond-in-the-rough Blu-Ray arrivals and of course, some random bantering that you’ll obviously grow to love – Love Us, Dammit!
We’ll be recording every Sunday here in lovely New York City, and you can expect an episode to be released every Wednesday for your listening pleasure.
Starting on Super Bowl Sunday would have been an absolute blast any other year, but with the passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman announced only an hour before we recorded, an immediate reflection had to take place, honoring such a wonderful,...
We’ll be recording every Sunday here in lovely New York City, and you can expect an episode to be released every Wednesday for your listening pleasure.
Starting on Super Bowl Sunday would have been an absolute blast any other year, but with the passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman announced only an hour before we recorded, an immediate reflection had to take place, honoring such a wonderful,...
- 2/5/2014
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Monday was Jamie Lee Curtis’ 15-year anniversary of sobriety, and although it was just a day after Philip Seymour Hoffman died of a suspected heroin overdose, the actress chose to remind us that addiction doesn’t just affect the rich and famous. “I went to sleep last night imagining the grief of the family, children, friends, colleagues and fans of Mr. Hoffman. His gifts, so powerful, his demons, more so,” Curtis wrote in a Huffington Post blog.”I awoke to the love and support of my husband and family and friends and fellow sober folk who trudge and share, linked in our.
- 2/4/2014
- by Greg Gilman
- The Wrap
In 2013, the Oscar-winning actor had reportedly been reportedly trying to stay clean for his longtime girlfriend and their three children, but he tragically just couldn’t. And a report now claims that before Philip’s tragic Feb. 2 death from an apparent overdose, he had been separated from his family.
A new report sadly suggests that a rift in his family life may have contributed to Philip Seymour Hoffman‘s return to drug use. In the months leading up to his tragic death from an apparent heroin overdose at the age of 46, Philip was reportedly separated from his longtime girlfriend Mimi O’Donnell, who was the mother of his three young children.
Philip Seymour Hoffman: Separated From Family At Time Of Death?
“It is my understanding that Mr. Hoffman and his girlfriend were separated,” a source told Mail Online. Philip began renting an apartment on Bethune Street in New York City in October.
A new report sadly suggests that a rift in his family life may have contributed to Philip Seymour Hoffman‘s return to drug use. In the months leading up to his tragic death from an apparent heroin overdose at the age of 46, Philip was reportedly separated from his longtime girlfriend Mimi O’Donnell, who was the mother of his three young children.
Philip Seymour Hoffman: Separated From Family At Time Of Death?
“It is my understanding that Mr. Hoffman and his girlfriend were separated,” a source told Mail Online. Philip began renting an apartment on Bethune Street in New York City in October.
- 2/3/2014
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
Philip Seymour Hoffman, considered to be among the finest actors of his generation, died early Sunday morning in his New York City apartment at age 46. Hoffman, who had spoken openly in the past about his struggles with addiction, was believed to have suffered a drug overdose.
Hoffman was nominated for an Academy Award four times — for Best Supporting Actor in 2008′s Charlie Wilson’s War; 2009′s Doubt, and last year for long-time collaborator Paul Thomas Anderson’s The Master — and he won the Oscar for Best Actor for 2005′s Capote. He was equally acclaimed for his work in the theater,...
Hoffman was nominated for an Academy Award four times — for Best Supporting Actor in 2008′s Charlie Wilson’s War; 2009′s Doubt, and last year for long-time collaborator Paul Thomas Anderson’s The Master — and he won the Oscar for Best Actor for 2005′s Capote. He was equally acclaimed for his work in the theater,...
- 2/2/2014
- by Sara Vilkomerson
- EW - Inside Movies
By Terence Johnson
Managing Editor
On a day with such a joyous event like the Super Bowl, it’s sad to have to report news like this. The Wall Street Journal has reported that Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead today in his New York home.
The official said Mr. Hoffman, 46 years old, was found dead at his apartment at 35 Bethune St. in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan and other outlets are reporting that it was a possible drug overdose. Hoffman had recently been in rehab to try and work through his problems.
It’s incredibly sad his passing as he was one of the most respected actors in Hollywood. He won the Oscar for his great performance in Capote and was nominated for Charlie Wilson’s War, Doubt and The Master. He just announced that he would have directed “Ezekiel Moss” with Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal...
Managing Editor
On a day with such a joyous event like the Super Bowl, it’s sad to have to report news like this. The Wall Street Journal has reported that Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead today in his New York home.
The official said Mr. Hoffman, 46 years old, was found dead at his apartment at 35 Bethune St. in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan and other outlets are reporting that it was a possible drug overdose. Hoffman had recently been in rehab to try and work through his problems.
It’s incredibly sad his passing as he was one of the most respected actors in Hollywood. He won the Oscar for his great performance in Capote and was nominated for Charlie Wilson’s War, Doubt and The Master. He just announced that he would have directed “Ezekiel Moss” with Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal...
- 2/2/2014
- by Terence Johnson
- Scott Feinberg
Phillip Seymour Hoffman has been found dead this morning in a New York City apartment reportedly of a drug overdose reports TMZ and The WSJ. Details are unclear but as many know the actor has struggled with drug problems and recently checked himself into a rehab facility for heroin back in May. Many news outlets will continue to report on this as the story develops.
The New York Police Department is investigating, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine exact cause of death. The official said Mr. Hoffman, 46 years old, was found dead at his apartment at 35 Bethune St. in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan.
This sucks a lot. Hoffman was one of our best actors, so many roles, so many classic moments. The Master, Doubt, Capote, Magnolia, Boogie Nights, and Punch-Drunk Love are just a few of his greatest movies visible on my movie shelf...
The New York Police Department is investigating, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine exact cause of death. The official said Mr. Hoffman, 46 years old, was found dead at his apartment at 35 Bethune St. in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan.
This sucks a lot. Hoffman was one of our best actors, so many roles, so many classic moments. The Master, Doubt, Capote, Magnolia, Boogie Nights, and Punch-Drunk Love are just a few of his greatest movies visible on my movie shelf...
- 2/2/2014
- by Graham McMorrow
- City of Films
Oscar winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has entered rehab for heroin sniffing. TMZ broke the story of Mr. Hoffman, who recently checked out of a rehab center after admitting himself for snorting heroin. Mr. Hoffman had substance abuse problems over two decades ago that recently resurfaced. It was a reported two week heroin binge that sent Mr. Hoffman to a detox program. Mr. Hoffman, a father of three, credits "a great group of friends and family" for helping him get help sooner rather than later according to TMZ. In 2006, Mr. Hoffman won the Oscar for his tour-de-force portrayal of Truman Capote in the film "Capote." Cliffside Malibu Treatment Center Founder and CEO Richard Taite, who wrote the Amazon...
- 5/31/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Philip is already working on a new film after bravely admitting that he recently spent a period of time in detox for a drug problem.
Philip Seymour Hoffman revealed that he left a detox facility after kicking his drug abuse problem. Shockingly, Philip admitted to snorting heroin and taking prescription pills.
Philip Seymour Hoffman Admits Drug Problem
The actor, 45, left a detox center on May 24 after being treated for a substance abuse issue that was spiraling out of control. He is now working on a new film in Europe.
Philip had suffered from a drug problem in the past, but has been clean for over 23 years, until he fell off the wagon in 2012. He abused prescription pills and was snorting heroin, he told TMZ.
Thankfully, within a week of falling off the wagon, Philip checked himself into a detox center on the East Coast, where he stayed for ten days.
Philip Seymour Hoffman revealed that he left a detox facility after kicking his drug abuse problem. Shockingly, Philip admitted to snorting heroin and taking prescription pills.
Philip Seymour Hoffman Admits Drug Problem
The actor, 45, left a detox center on May 24 after being treated for a substance abuse issue that was spiraling out of control. He is now working on a new film in Europe.
Philip had suffered from a drug problem in the past, but has been clean for over 23 years, until he fell off the wagon in 2012. He abused prescription pills and was snorting heroin, he told TMZ.
Thankfully, within a week of falling off the wagon, Philip checked himself into a detox center on the East Coast, where he stayed for ten days.
- 5/31/2013
- by Eleanore Hutch
- HollywoodLife
Review by Sam Moffitt
Philip Seymour Hoffman is one of the best actors working today. He is part of a group of actors who are so good, make such good choices in projects and are so dependable you want to see everything they are involved in.
Within that group I would include, in no particular order, William H Macy, Catherine Keener, Steve Carell, Jessica Chastain, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Taylor and Steve Buscemi. You probably have your own favorites and can add a dozen more names to that list.
Mr. Hoffman seems to specialize in likeable but flawed characters, people who are in pain, emotional, psychological or even physical pain. consider Love Liza for instance. But he can also play egotistical control freaks. I don’t know if I could ever consider him a “movie star”, I think of him, and you probably do to, as a top notch actor, more...
Philip Seymour Hoffman is one of the best actors working today. He is part of a group of actors who are so good, make such good choices in projects and are so dependable you want to see everything they are involved in.
Within that group I would include, in no particular order, William H Macy, Catherine Keener, Steve Carell, Jessica Chastain, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Taylor and Steve Buscemi. You probably have your own favorites and can add a dozen more names to that list.
Mr. Hoffman seems to specialize in likeable but flawed characters, people who are in pain, emotional, psychological or even physical pain. consider Love Liza for instance. But he can also play egotistical control freaks. I don’t know if I could ever consider him a “movie star”, I think of him, and you probably do to, as a top notch actor, more...
- 5/30/2013
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
This year.s Best Supporting Actor category could have gone in any directing, given the fact that all five nominees had won the Oscar before. And when it came time to crown a winner, Oscar reached back into America.s history . well, Quentin Tarantino.s distorted interpretation of our complicated racial history . to reward Django Unchained co-star Christoph Waltz for his portrayal of Dr. King Schultz. We don't have a copy of Waltz's acceptance speech yet, but here his on ABC's "thank-you cam" backstage: You can also read the complete transcript of his speech below, straight from the Academy: Thank you. Thank you so much, Mr. De Niro, Mr. Arkin, Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Jones, my respect. My. my unlimited gratitude goes to Dr. King Schultz. That is, of course, to the creator and the creator of his awe-inspiring world . Quentin Tarentino. And I thank Jamie Foxx and Leo DiCaprio.
- 2/25/2013
- cinemablend.com
Christoph Waltz has kicked off the 85th annual Academy Awards much like he did the 82nd annual Academy Awards: by taking to the stage to accept the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. The "Django Unchained" star came out on top in a fiercely contested category featuring veterans like Alan Arkin ("Argo"), Robert De Niro ("Silver Linings Playbook") and Tommy lee Jones ("Lincoln"). "Mr. De Niro, Mr. Arkin, Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Jones, my respect," Waltz said from the stage of the Dolby Theatre. "My unlimited gratitude goes to Dr. King Schultz. That is, of course, to his creator and the creator...
- 2/25/2013
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Hitfix
A man with a face like a proud walrus, Philip Seymour Hoffman is one of the most commanding and engaging on-screen presences that this generation of film fans have had the pleasure of experiencing. Moving seamlessly from intensely personal, idiosyncratic roles in independent features to bold, aggressive and often hilarious roles in more mainstream Hollywood material, Mr. Hoffman is always breaking expectation. In spite of some seriously high profile roles his career has never quite escalated to A-list stardom alongside the likes of the “decent actors” list of Hollywood favourites such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis or Matt Damon.
Hoffman’s consistent selection of roles which reject playing to type have rendered him not only one of the most versatile actors the cinema has ever seen but also one of the most unique. As such, it only seems appropriate to pay tribute to this acting giant with a list of his ten best roles.
Hoffman’s consistent selection of roles which reject playing to type have rendered him not only one of the most versatile actors the cinema has ever seen but also one of the most unique. As such, it only seems appropriate to pay tribute to this acting giant with a list of his ten best roles.
- 1/8/2013
- by Toby Neilson
- Obsessed with Film
It's probably more difficult to rank the films of a particular actor than those of a given director. A filmmaker's ouevre is often bound together by similar thematic elements or stylistic trademarks, whereas most actors work within a wide range of styles and genres, with directors of vastly varying abilities. And while most dedicated cinephiles have seen the majority of Stanley Kubrick's or Martin Scorsese's features, how many can say they've seen even half of the performances from legends like Paul Newman or Robert De Niro (or even more modern stars like Sean Penn or Bruce Willis)? No one would ever mistake him for Daniel Day-Lewis, but Tom Cruise has been nearly as selective over the course of his career, consistently working with prominent filmmakers: Scorsese, Kubrick, Spielberg, Coppola, De Palma, Mann, Stone, the brothers Scott. Seriously, who else's resume reads like that? Even when collaborating with up-and-comers...
- 12/24/2012
- by Kevin Blumeyer
- Rope of Silicon
This winter comes a comedy about four long lost friends in search of a little harmony – Quartet! And all that thanks to legendary Dustin Hoffman who stands behind the whole thing, together with screenwriter Ronald Harwood. What I definitely love about this new trailer is that nothing (and I mean nothing, really) looks boring out there. Congratulations to Mr. Hoffman for an extraordinary cast, indeed!
Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly, Michael Gambon, Pauline Collins, Tom Courtenay and Sheridan Smith all star in the movie which is set to open on December 28th, 2012. Simply titled Quartet, Hoffman’s directorial debut will tell us the story of Reggie, Wilf and Cissy who reside in a home for retired opera singers.
Each year they stage a concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday, which also raises funds for the home. But, the real mess starts when Reggie’s ex-wife Jean arrives at the home and creates tension,...
Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly, Michael Gambon, Pauline Collins, Tom Courtenay and Sheridan Smith all star in the movie which is set to open on December 28th, 2012. Simply titled Quartet, Hoffman’s directorial debut will tell us the story of Reggie, Wilf and Cissy who reside in a home for retired opera singers.
Each year they stage a concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday, which also raises funds for the home. But, the real mess starts when Reggie’s ex-wife Jean arrives at the home and creates tension,...
- 10/27/2012
- by Jeanne Standal
- Filmofilia
[1] This article could have an alternate title: Megan Ellison, movie savior. Allow me to explain. Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle, has two children with movie business aspirations. David Ellison appeared in Flyboys, was trying to get that Taylor Lautner movie Northern Lights made, and he put up some of the money [2] for Paramount films like True Grit and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. His 25-year old sister Megan is following in his footsteps, and is also listed as an exec producer on True Grit. She's one of the people who put up money for John Hillcoat's The Wettest County in the World, thereby bringing that film back from limbo. And now it looks as if she is ready to co-finance not one Paul Thomas Anderson project, but two: the film referred to as The Master and the Thomas Pynchon adaptation [3] Inherent Vice. Vulture [4] reports that Mr. Ellison is in negotiations to co-finance The Master,...
- 2/11/2011
- by Russ Fischer
- Slash Film
Filed under: 'Fone Finds, Cinematical
Stars in Rewind is a feature that looks at what our favorite movie stars were doing before they were our favorite movie stars. You can find it here every other Monday.
Veteran actor Dustin Hoffman has been a distinctive and perennially welcome persona in movies for the past 40-something years, most recently appearing as Ben Stiller's dad in big-budget comedy 'Little Fockers' and as Paul Giamatti's father in the deeper dramedy 'Barney's Version.'
But once upon a time (the '60s), Mr. Hoffman was struggling like most young actors, and so he supplemented his undoubtedly meager income by appearing in a TV commercial. What's interesting about this 1966 ad for Volkswagen is that it was made right before Hoffman shot to stardom in 'The Graduate.' His Volkwagen pitchman isn't that far removed from the movie's Benjamin Braddock character, which is to say,...
Stars in Rewind is a feature that looks at what our favorite movie stars were doing before they were our favorite movie stars. You can find it here every other Monday.
Veteran actor Dustin Hoffman has been a distinctive and perennially welcome persona in movies for the past 40-something years, most recently appearing as Ben Stiller's dad in big-budget comedy 'Little Fockers' and as Paul Giamatti's father in the deeper dramedy 'Barney's Version.'
But once upon a time (the '60s), Mr. Hoffman was struggling like most young actors, and so he supplemented his undoubtedly meager income by appearing in a TV commercial. What's interesting about this 1966 ad for Volkswagen is that it was made right before Hoffman shot to stardom in 'The Graduate.' His Volkwagen pitchman isn't that far removed from the movie's Benjamin Braddock character, which is to say,...
- 1/17/2011
- by Marina Zogbi
- Moviefone
Filed under: 'Fone Finds, Cinematical
Stars in Rewind is a feature that looks at what our favorite movie stars were doing before they were our favorite movie stars. You can find it here every other Monday.
Veteran actor Dustin Hoffman has been a distinctive and perennially welcome persona in movies for the past 40-something years, most recently appearing as Ben Stiller's dad in big-budget comedy 'Little Fockers' and as Paul Giamatti's father in the deeper dramedy 'Barney's Version.'
But once upon a time (the '60s), Mr. Hoffman was struggling like most young actors, and so he supplemented his undoubtedly meager income by appearing in a TV commercial. What's interesting about this 1966 ad for Volkswagen is that it was made right before Hoffman shot to stardom in 'The Graduate.' His Volkwagen pitchman isn't that far removed from the movie's Benjamin Braddock character, which is to say,...
Stars in Rewind is a feature that looks at what our favorite movie stars were doing before they were our favorite movie stars. You can find it here every other Monday.
Veteran actor Dustin Hoffman has been a distinctive and perennially welcome persona in movies for the past 40-something years, most recently appearing as Ben Stiller's dad in big-budget comedy 'Little Fockers' and as Paul Giamatti's father in the deeper dramedy 'Barney's Version.'
But once upon a time (the '60s), Mr. Hoffman was struggling like most young actors, and so he supplemented his undoubtedly meager income by appearing in a TV commercial. What's interesting about this 1966 ad for Volkswagen is that it was made right before Hoffman shot to stardom in 'The Graduate.' His Volkwagen pitchman isn't that far removed from the movie's Benjamin Braddock character, which is to say,...
- 1/17/2011
- by Marina Zogbi
- Cinematical
The Fockers return sans Jay Roach for another round of comedy involving the repeated use of ‘focker’ to make everybody giggle like school children. Little Fockers didn’t star Dustin Hoffman. Then somebody waved a big fat cheque in front of Mr. Hoffman’s face and said, “come on, man. It’ll take five minutes”. Now Hoffman cameos in a few scenes.
Paul Weitz directs this third instalment and Jessica Alba and Harvey Keitel join for comedy laughs involving the repeated use of ‘focker’. Yes. They do. The funny (we hope) film is released across the world in December.
Synopsis:
The test of wills between Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro) and Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) escalates to new heights of comedy in the third installment of the blockbuster series-Little Fockers. Laura Dern, Jessica Alba and Harvey Keitel join the returning all-star cast for a new chapter of the worldwide hit franchise.
Paul Weitz directs this third instalment and Jessica Alba and Harvey Keitel join for comedy laughs involving the repeated use of ‘focker’. Yes. They do. The funny (we hope) film is released across the world in December.
Synopsis:
The test of wills between Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro) and Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) escalates to new heights of comedy in the third installment of the blockbuster series-Little Fockers. Laura Dern, Jessica Alba and Harvey Keitel join the returning all-star cast for a new chapter of the worldwide hit franchise.
- 11/10/2010
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
After following the trials and tribulations of the Jigsaw Killer through seven Saw films, one conclusion at this point seems inescapable: John Kramer was not a very nice man. In fact, he was a troubled person. He was a civil engineer, and though he was a decent family man for most of his life, the frontal lobe tumor that developed from unfortunate colon cancer might have scarred the gentleman psychologically. He may have been very well intentioned, but his means were misguided. It's easy to understand why, after a failed suicide attempt, he'd have a renewed sense of life and purpose, but perhaps his desires to instill that same renewal in other people were ill-advised. He might have considered providing self-help books to his victims instead putting them through the rigors of his games, where more often than not, these flawed individuals would find themselves mutilated, punctured, or divided into multiple segments.
- 10/29/2010
- by Dustin Rowles
Chicago – A disturbingly small number of people were given the chance to see Adam Elliot’s brilliant and moving “Mary and Max,” one of the most notable releases in arguably the best year in the history of modern animation. While “Coraline,” “Up,” “The Princess and the Frog,” and even “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” made headlines, a beautiful little film about an unusual friendship went under the radar. Don’t miss it.
Blu-Ray Rating: 5.0/5.0
Mary Dinkle (later voiced by Toni Collette) is an insecure, chubby, lonely, eight-year-old Australian girl with a birthmark on her forehead that resembles poop. She has a relatively miserable life with an alcoholic mother and a father who could generously be called distant. Mary becomes confused about how babies are born and she randomly plucks a name and address from an NYC phone book and pens a letter to Max Horowitz (Philip Seymour Hoffman) looking for answers.
Blu-Ray Rating: 5.0/5.0
Mary Dinkle (later voiced by Toni Collette) is an insecure, chubby, lonely, eight-year-old Australian girl with a birthmark on her forehead that resembles poop. She has a relatively miserable life with an alcoholic mother and a father who could generously be called distant. Mary becomes confused about how babies are born and she randomly plucks a name and address from an NYC phone book and pens a letter to Max Horowitz (Philip Seymour Hoffman) looking for answers.
- 6/22/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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