If I was a recognizable character actor, popular for my portrayal of a drunk ad exec on ‘Mad Men’ and I wanted to break into the world of feature directing and screenwriting, I can’t think of a better actor to have lead my first effort than Philip Seymour Hoffman. Because no matter how bad you [...]
“He’s making all of this up as he goes along. You don’t see that?” The one being asked that question is Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix), a drifter who, having just been freed from WWII, has more holes than most of the fallen. His plans to make ends meet include making batches of moonshine and taking [...]
Films that focus on musicians are very rarely concerned with the intricacies and minutia of the music itself. Like any great story, the occupations of the characters are merely vehicles to delve into the human relationships between one another and create a connection with the audience. This is usually a tried and true formula, especially [...]
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Later this year audiences will be able to see Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson reprise their famous roles as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark in THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, and today we’re getting two new images so you guys don’t forget what you’re in for. Below you can see an image of Jennifer Lawrence [...]
Yesterday we got a first official look at Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Finnick (Sam Claflin) in THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE and now we’re getting another batch of photos, good week huh? Below you can see images featuring Philip Seymour Hoffman (Plutarch Heavensbee) and Woody Harrelson (Haymitch Abernathy) who look to be plotting something big. [...]
Finally Lionsgate has cast one of the most famous tributes in THE HUNGER GAMES series in Finnick Odair. It’s been confirmed that Sam Claflin (SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN) will fight alongside Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson in THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE as well as THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PARTS 1& 2. There have [...]
Lionsgate has cast another tribute alongside Jennifer Lawrence in the upcoming sequel THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE. Today you can meet Stephanie Leigh Schlund (THE LAST SONG) who will play Cashmere, a former winner from District 1. Cashmere is sister to another tribute, Gloss, and these siblings won back to back Hunger Games when Katniss [...]
Lionsgate has announced that Maria Howell (THE BLIND SIDE and televisions ‘Army Wives’, ‘Drop Dead Diva’ and ‘The Vampire Diaries’) will join Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson in THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE. Maria Howell will play Seeder, a former victor from District 11. Seeder doesn’t have a huge role in the sequel, but she [...]
Another tribute has been cast for THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE and this time E. Roger Mitchell (BATTLE: LOS ANGELES, DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN) is the latest to enter the arena. E. Roger Mitchell is set to play Chaff alongside Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. Chaff is a tribute from District 11 who [...]
More casting news for THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE as today we learn Alan Ritchson (televisions ‘Blue Mountain State’ and ‘Smallville’) has joined the cast and will play one part of the sibling duo, named Gloss, who tries to take out Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and her crew. Gloss is part of the “Career Pack” [...]
Casting is definitely picking up for THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE as today it’s been announced that Bruno Gunn (BAD TEACHER and televisions ‘The Office’) will take on the role of Brutus. Brutus is a former victor of the Hunger Games and was a career tribute from District 2. Initially he wanted to team up [...]
Slowly but surely Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) is getting some company for the sequel THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE. Today Meta Golding has been cast in the role of Enobaria, the former career tribute from District 2. In the books Enobaria is described as a brutal contestant who’s claim to fame was ripping her opponents [...]
Lionsgate has been taking its sweet time casting the upcoming sequel THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE but today we get a few more pieces of the puzzle. It looks like Lynn Cohen (MUNICH and SEX AND THE CITY 2) will be playing the character of Mags. For those unfamiliar, Mags is from District 4 along [...]
It’s about time more casting news surfaced for THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, and today it looks like the lucky (or unlucky) tribute added is Amanda Plummer (PULP FICTION and SO I MARRIED AN AXE MURDERER). Amanda Plummer will play the character Wiress, though she is referred to mostly by her nickname Nuts. Wiress is [...]
Even though THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE is more than a year away Lionsgate is wasting no time in claiming dates for THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1 and PART 2. Why Lionsgate is breaking up a book into two parts when the length is the same as the first two books is beyond me, [...]
Last month we got wind that veteran thespian Philip Seymour Hoffman was in talks to portray Plutarch Heavensbee in the upcoming films THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE as well as THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY but nothing was official until now. Luckily for THE HUNGER GAMES fans Philip Seymour Hoffman has signed on to star opposite [...]
Now that the first installment in THE HUNGER GAMES is behind us, it’s time to start some major casting for the sequel THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE which is set to start shooting later this fall. Right now the potential big sign on may be veteran thespian Philip Seymour Hoffman, who has been offered the [...]
Posted by: Brad Sturdivant Although a good film, THE IDES OF MARCH wasn’t the great film that everyone was hoping it was going to be. It had fabulous performances from Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Evan Rachel Wood and Paul Giamatti, but the script just wasn’t powerful enough to take it where it [...]
Stephen Myers (Ryan Gosling) is an ambitious, yet idealistic campaign manager that believes he’s found the perfect candidate in Mike Morris (George Clooney). Morris is everyone’s dream politician; he’s presumably honest, he wants to tax the rich, stop the wars, balance the budget and make America a better place. It’s easy to see why Stephen [...]
There have been many great baseball films. MAJOR LEAGUE, THE SANDLOT, FIELD OF DREAMS, BULL DURHAM, THE NATURAL – the list goes on and on. I confess I’m not the biggest baseball fan. Perhaps it stems from my little league coach verbally abusing me to the point that I wanted to puke my guts out [...]
Posted by: Brad Sturdivant I feel like one day I woke up and Ryan Gosling was a huge star. He’s already proven his acting ability in films like HALF NELSON and LARS AND THE REAL GIRL and of course had THE NOTEBOOK, but I never really thought of him as an A-lister until now. But [...]
Posted by: Kristy Sturdivant If you are fond of political dramas or thrillers, then THE IDES OF MARCH is a film for you. Based on the play by Beau Willmon, the story follows a young idealistic man on a presidential campaign trail where learns just how dirty politics can really be. Directed by and starring [...]
Posted by: Kristy Sturdivant Some new photos and a poster has been released from the upcoming George Clooney drama IDES OF MARCH which stars Mr. Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei, Max Minghella and Jeffrey Wright. The film follows the idealistic staff of a presidential candidate and along the campaign [...]
Posted by: Kristy Sturdivant More posters have been revealed and this time for some interesting films. First off is the baseball dramedy MONEYBALL, starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Philip Seymour Hoffman and directed by Bennett Miller. Pitt stars as Billy Beane, the General Manager of the Oakland A’s back in 2002 most known for [...]
Posted by: Zack Bruce Last month, a list of potential actresses that Paul Thomas Anderson was interested in for his next untitled film (formerly THE MASTER) surfaced. Names included on that list were: Amy Adams, Lena Endre, Laura Dern and Madisen Beaty. All of these ladies have already been cast in the film except for [...]
Posted by: Brad Sturdivant George Clooney, hot off the release of THE AMERICAN today, is lining up his next directorial effort FARRAGUT NORTH with a pretty impressive cast. If everything goes his way (and it usually does), he’ll have Philip Seymour Hoffman, Chris Pine, Evan Rachel Wood, Marissa Tomei and Paul Giamatti starring in the [...]
Posted by: Brad Sturdivant ‘Parks and Recreation’ star Chris Pratt is set to star as former Red Sox catcher Scott Hatteberg, who was a designated hitter for Billy Beane’s Oakland Athletics in the upcoming MONEYBALL. The casting announcements are coming in pretty frequently now with Kathryn Morris being announced as Beane’s second wife yesterday. But [...]
Posted by: Brad Sturdivant The upcoming film MONEYBALL, based on the book from Michael Lewis ‘Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game’ now has a leading lady to add to the cast. Kathryn Morris from TV’s ‘Cold Case’ is set to star as Billy Beane’s second wife. The film, as you’ve probably read, is [...]
Posted by: Brad Sturdivant I’m of the belief that Philip Seymour Hoffman is one of, if not the, greatest actors of our generation. No matter what he does, he manages to bring his characters to life and make the audience so whole-heartedly believe him that it’s a joy to watch anything he does. His newest [...]
Posted by: Brad Sturdivant Three of the greatest actors of any generation are looking to team up in the drama GREAT HOPE SPRINGS, written by veteran TV writer Vanessa Taylor, who has worked on shows like ‘Alias’ and ‘Everwood’. If everything goes according to plan, Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges would play a couple that [...]
Posted by: Brad Sturdivant I think MONEYBALL is officially near the top of my most anticipated movies. The story of the Oakland A’s putting together a winning baseball team based on financial calculations that manager Billy Beane had crafted is generating quite an impressive cast. Joining Brad Pitt (as Beane) are Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour [...]
Posted by: Brad Sturdivant Guy Pearce and Mary-Louise Parker are teaming up for the psychological thriller THE WELL. The film will be directed by Tim Guinee. Not much is known about the story except that it centers on a wealthy New York couple that fall into a path of destruction while trying to seek salvation. [...]
Posted by: Kristy Sturdivant Paul Thomas Anderson will be directing Philip Seymour Hoffman in the upcoming film MASTER. The film revolves around Hoffman’s character as he starts a new religion and takes on the role as the leader during the 1950′s. Anderson wants to explore the human need for belief and faith as well as [...]
