News for
John Malkovich More at IMDb Pro »

1-20 of 97 articles from 2008   « Prev | Next »

9 October 2008 1:38 PM, PDT | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news

We have some great clips from the New York Film Festival for "Changeling" directed by Clint Eastwood. See Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Amy Ryan, Clint Eastwood and more. The cast of this powerful drama oozing awards also includes John Malkovich, Jeffrey Donovan, Michael Kelly, Colm Feore, Denis O'Hare, Jason Butler Harner Devon Gearhart, Colm Feore, Devon Conti, Mary Stein, Jeffrey Hutchinson, Brian Prescott. Eastwood directs from the writing by J. Michael Straczynski and the film sees theatres on October 24th via Universal Pictures.

9 October 2008 6:44 AM, PDT | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news

In indie film, we have new images in for the Damian Harris helmed and written drama "Gardens of the Night." In this strong cast are Gillian Jacobs, John Malkovich, Ryan Simpkins, Tom Arnold, Kevin Zegers, Harold Perineau and Jeremy Sisto. Harris' last attempt at the wheel was for the 2000 release "Mercy" starring Ellen Barkin, Wendy Crewson, Peta Wilson, Karen Young and Julian Sands. City Lights Entertainment distributes the Shoot Productions, Station 3 and Fastback Pictures film. Jacobs was last in Fox Searchlight Pictures' "Choke" with Sam Rockwell and Anjelica Huston.

6 October 2008 4:18 PM, PDT | From ifc.com | See recent IFC news

"I didn't know anything about it until I read the script," admitted Clint Eastwood at the New York Film Festival's press conference for "Changeling," his highly anticipated film based on the 1920s Wineville Chicken Murders and an incident in which the police tried to convince a single mother that the boy they had brought to her was her missing son, when he was actually a runaway looking for a free trip to California. Angelina Jolie plays the mother, while John Malkovich is the reverend who comes to her aid. Eastwood discussed making modern day L.A. look antique and how he comes up with musical themes for his films.

The flash 8 plugin was not detected.

For more coverage of the New York Film Festival, click here.

IFC

3 October 2008 7:36 PM, PDT | From The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news

The cynical, but incredibly funny Burn After Reading is sure to divide audiences. But then, I'd expect nothing less from the Coen Brothers. Coming off their Oscar winning No Country For Old Men, the sibling auteurs have switched gears with this smart comedy about dumb people.

The goofy plot revolves around two dopey gym employees (wonderfully played by a quirky Frances McDormand and a spectacularly clueless Brad Pitt) who try to blackmail an ex-cia agent after his mysterious computer disc lands in their unsuspecting laps. Malkovich plays his inscrutable G-man with his patented hard-bitten glee. What's on the disc is virtually irrelevant, just the fact that everyone desperately wants the disc, is what propels the hilariously intricate plot.

Like many Coen Brothers efforts, the chaotic Burn After Reading is a love it or hate it kind of experience. Personally, I loved it. This sly, darkly funny take on spy and

3 October 2008 4:16 AM, PDT | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news

Universal Pictures has just released their newest poster and some new images from the Clint Eastwood directed drama "Changeling" starring Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Jeffrey Donovan, Amy Ryan, Michael Kelly, Colm Feore, Denis O'Hare, Jason Butler Harner Devon Gearhart, Colm Feore, Devon Conti, Mary Stein, Jeffrey Hutchinson, Brian Prescott. Writer Straczynski is a TV veteran with credits including "Murder, She Wrote," "Babylon 5," "Jeremiah," "Jake and the Fatman" among others. The film sees theatres on October 24 and goes nationwide on October 31st. This weekend, it screens as a centerpiece in the New York Film Festival.

3 October 2008 2:37 AM, PDT | From FantasticFest.com | See recent FantasticFest news

Right off the bat, I'll tell you: We didn't even get close to 100 kills. But with two straight hours of violent mayhem that was punctuated only by the nostalgically caustic wit of Mr. Zack Carlson, I'd say this was definitely one of the most entertaining events of the whole damn festival. Plus, c'mon, 100 onscreen kills would take about five hours to appreciate -- and really, the Somewhere Between 35 and 40 Best Kills Party just doesn't have the same ring to it.

Listed below are all the clips that played at the first annual "100" Best Kills Geekfest, contributed by Zack Carlson, Lars Nilsen, and a small handful of loyal Alamo lunatics. If you have any suggestions, leave 'em in the comments section below. I'm sure Zack will want a nice gory list for Ff 2009.

Maniac (1980) -- Savini shotgun blast.Psycho 2 (1983) -- Mother shovel head.Goodbye Uncle Tom (1971) -- Something really disgusting.Powder (1995) -- Electric powder sprint.

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Weinberg)

2 October 2008 7:24 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

A brand new clip of Angelina Jolie-starrer "Changeling" has been put out. Courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, the one-minute plus footage highlights on the performance of the Academy Award's 2000 Best Supporting Actress recipient when her character, Christine Collins, tries to explain her situation to an intimidating doctor portrayed by Denis O'Hare at the mental ward.

In the video, it can be seen how the doctor who examines her refuses to hear her problem and instead twists what she believes is true. In his effort to prove that the boy returned to her is her biological son, he insists that people do change and that the police is only trying to help her. The clip which is a part of Dave Karger's Oscar Watch for Jolie can be enjoyed via Ew.com.

Aside from the clip, Entertainment Tonight has brought a sneak peek into the provocative thriller that is based

AceShowbiz.com

2 October 2008 1:18 PM, PDT | From Spout.com | See recent Spout news

Pasadena, 1928. Single mom Angelina Jolie is a switchboard supervisor who glides around the telephone company on rollerskates. It's adorable, but her signature smoky eyes and blood red lips mean she's probably moonlighting as either a tramp or a clown. Scenes confirming one option or the other were, unfortunately, left on the cutting room floor. The Lapd is corrupt –– so corrupt that the holiest man in town is John Malkovich. So when Angie's son goes missing, they give her back a "fake boy," and the evil detective (Jeffrey Donovan) can't figure out if the ensuing scandal means he should have an Irish accent or not. We drink every time Angelina hysterically proclaims, "He's not my son!" We get very drunk, and this may be why we can't figure out why Clint Eastwood made a cheap-looking Lifetime <a href="http://www.spout.com/films/324637/default.as ...

Karina Longworth

26 September 2008 11:23 AM, PDT | From DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news

Those brilliant bastards behind the Toronto After Dark Film Festival just announced a few last-minute additions to their already stellar lineup of films for the 2008 event, which goes down this October 17th-24h.

Tad will be the home of the world premiere of I Sell the Dead, the trailer for which you can check out below. Glenn McQuaid’s period zomcom looks like the kind of film that’ll keep people talking long after the credits roll...

They’ve also add the Thomas Jane/John Malkovich Mutant Chronicles (review), the much-talked about British import Donkey Punch, the vampire comedy Netherbeast Incorporated, the awesome Thai horror anthology 4Bia (review) and the crime film South of Heaven.

Check out Toronto After Dark’s official site for their full lineup and check out their latest promo below the I Sell the Dead trailer!

- Johnny Butane

Check Out Dread Central’S New Poster Store!

Johnny Butane

25 September 2008 9:54 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Imagine Entertainment recently released this brand new movie poster from the upcoming film “Changeling” by director Clint Eastwood (The Human Factor, Gran Torino) and starring Angelina Jolie (Kung Fu Panda, Wanted) and John Malkovich (Burn After Reading). Synopsis: Clint Eastwood directs Angelina Jolie and John Malkovich in a provocative thriller based on actual events: Changeling. In the film, Christine Collins’ (Jolie) prayers are met when her kidnapped son is returned. But amidst the frenzy of the photo-op reunion, she realizes this child is not hers. Facing corrupt police and a skeptical public, she desperately hunts for answers, only to be confronted by a truth that will change her forever. Los Angeles, 1928: On a Saturday morning in a working-class suburb, Christine said [...]

Brian Corder

24 September 2008 3:00 PM, PDT | From firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news

We saw a new trailer earlier this month and now the much-anticipated Changeling starring Angelina Jolie has an official poster, thanks to Cinematical, ahead of its October 24th release. The film already won an award at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, and whenever it's mentioned, the word Oscar usually follows. I have to admit, this could be another big score for director Clint Eastwood, following the success of 2004's Million Dollar Baby. The film also stars John Malkovich, who is one of my personal faves, and is loosely based on the Wineville Chicken Murders in Los Angeles that took place in the late 1920's. Changeling specifically deals with a mother whose son is kidnapped and supposedly returned to her; although she believes that, in fact, the boy is not hers at all. Despite the poster almost centering on the actress' notoriously luscious lips -- but how could you

Kevin Powers

22 September 2008 1:29 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Check out another new movie poster released by Focus Features for the upcoming film “Burn After Reading” by directors Joel Coen and Ethan Coen (Fargo, No Country For Old Men) and starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney and John Malkovich. Plot: A dark spy-comedy from Academy Award winners Joel and Ethan Coen. An ousted CIA official’s (Academy Award nominee John Malkovich) memoir accidentally falls into the hands of two unwise gym employees intent on exploiting their find. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest “Burn After Reading” movie posters and news.

Brian Corder

18 September 2008 1:50 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Watch the latest Spill.com movie review of the dark comedy “Burn After Reading” by directors Joel Coen and Ethan Coen (Fargo, No Country For Old Men) and starring Brad Pitt (Inglorious Bastards), George Clooney (Michael Clayton), Frances McDormand (North Country) and John Malkovich (Beowulf, Being John Malkovich). Plot: A dark spy-comedy from Academy Award winners Joel and Ethan Coen. An ousted CIA official’s (Academy Award nominee John Malkovich) memoir accidentally falls into the hands of two unwise gym employees intent on exploiting their find. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest “Burn After Reading” movie posters and news.

Brian Corder

15 September 2008 10:40 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

The Coen Brothers' Burn After Reading lit a fire under the box office over the weekend as it opened with an estimated $19.4 million. The comedy thriller starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Frances McDormand and John Malkovich edged out Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys, which took in $18 million. The Al Pacino-Robert De Niro drama Righteous Kill placed third (most analysts had predicted it would land in first place) with $16.5 million, while the comedy The Women opened with an estimated $10.1 million. House Bunny rounded out the top five with $4.3 million. In its fifth week, the Ben Stiller comedy Tropic Thunder added $4.2 million to its domestic gross, putting it just over the $100-million mark. The overall box-offic results appeared to end a seven-week box office slump.

The top ten films for the weekend, according to studio estimates compiled by Media by Numbers:1. Burn After Reading, $19.4 million; 2. Tyler Perry's The Family that Preys, $18.0 million; 3. Righteous Kill, $16.5 million; 4. The Women, $10.1 million; 5. The House Bunny, $4.3 million; 6. Tropic Thunder, $4.2 million; 7. The Dark Knight, $4.0 million; 8. Bangkok Dangerous, $2.4 million; 9. Traitor, $2.1 million; 10. Death Race, $2.0 million.

Permalink | Report a problem

15 September 2008 6:12 AM, PDT | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news

Check out these commercial spots from the current number one movie at the box office "Burn After Reading." The Coen Brothers ("No Country For Old Men") continue their unique run of films, featuring an all-star cast including Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, John Malkovich, J.K. Simmons, Frances McDormand, Richard Jenkins, David Rasche, Matt Walton. An ousted CIA official’s (Academy Award nominee John Malkovich) memoir accidentally falls into the hands of two unwise gym employees intent on exploiting their find.

14 September 2008 4:15 PM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

By Franck Tabouring

Weekend of September 12 – 14, 2008

Joel and Ethan Coen’s “Burn After Reading” beat Tyler Perry at the North American box office this weekend with $19.4 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Starring George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt and John Malkovich, the crime comedy delivered the best opening ever for a Coen brothers film, surpassing the $12.6 million earned by “The Ladykillers” in 2004.

Tyler Perry’s “The Family That Preys debuted in second place with $18 million, which is less than the opening weekend grosses of his previous films “Meet the Browns” ($20 million) and “Why Did I Get Married?” ($21.3 million).

Meanwhile, Jon Avnet’s crime drama “Righteous Kill” opened at No. 3 with $16.5 million. Starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, the film follows two veteran NYPD detectives struggling to hunt down a mysterious serial killer.

Franck Tabouring

14 September 2008 3:10 PM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Thomas McCarthy’s critically acclaimed drama “The Visitor” won top honors Sunday at the 34th edition of the Deauville American Film Festival.

Starring Richard Jenkins, the film follows a lonely college professor who forms an unlikely bond with two illegal immigrants. “The Visitor” took home the festival’s grand prize.

The jury awarded its prize to Lance Hammer’s drama “Ballast,” in which the unexpected death of a man’s brother shakes up the lives of three individuals. The film also picked up the Cartier Foundation jury prize.

Meanwhile, Damian Harris’ “Garden of the Night” received the international critics prize. Starring Tom Arnold, Gillian Jacobs and John Malkovich, the film focuses on a 17-year-old girl who struggles with life in the street.

The Michel D’Ornano prize went to Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire’s war drama “Johnny Mad Dog.”

Here’s more on the Deauville Film Festival.

Franck Tabouring

14 September 2008 1:43 PM, PDT | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news

Focus Features’ “Burn After Reading” starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney, John Malkovich, Frances McDormand and Tilda Swinton debuted in first position with an estimated $19.4 million from 2,651 venues. This is the Coen brothers’ highest opening weekend ever; ousting “The Ladykillers” which posted $12.6 million back on March 26th, 2004. Lovingly, as always, marketing his name, Tyler’s drama “The Family That Preys” finished in second place with somewhere around $18 million. The old dogs Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, loved by many and now, certainly in question by greater amounts than ever, teamed for Overture’s “Righteous Kill” and shot a few blanks in third spot with $16.5 million from 3,152 theatres.

14 September 2008 11:38 AM, PDT | From cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news

The best thing about Afterwards was, well, afterwards, when I didn't have to watch it anymore. At nearly two hours, Gilles Bourdos film is too long and far too heavy handed. Afterwards' one dimensional message of impending doom is made quite apparent in the first third of the film, thus the rest of it has only one purpose: to beat us over the head with the fact that we're all going to die. Apparently, Bourdos isn't sure if everybody is aware of that little thing called death, so the function of his film is to force us to dwell on it for an afternoon. The story follows Nathan (Romain Duris), a high profile New York lawyer estranged from his wife (Evangeline Lilly) and daughter. One day, the ominous Dr. Kay (John Malkovich), who claims he can sense death, appears in Nathan's office telling him, "You need to be prepared.

14 September 2008 5:07 AM, PDT | From The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news

Starring: John Malkovich, George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, Tilda Swinton, Richard Jenkins Director: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen Release Date: September 12, 2008 Running Time: 96 min MPAA Rating: R Distributor: Focus Features Burn After Reading opens with a view that seems to be from outer space, pinpointing the east coast of America--the land of opportunity. As it slowly descends and creeps closer, eventually delving into Virginia's CIA Headquarters, we realize that this view might be from a bomb; a Coen Brothers bomb that extracts moral values from its characters, twisting and turning them before they’re all led blindly to a state of misanthropy. Humans have no regard for other’s emotions. What means the most to one person means absolutely nothing to the next. An evil world indeed, but it is a Coen world where the outside world pales in comparison as far as evil goes.

1-20 of 97 articles from 2008   « Prev | Next »