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2009 | 2008 | 2002
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Family Britain by David Kynaston | Book review
21 hours ago | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
Katharine Whitehorn on a survey of Britain in the 1950s
What was it like to live in the 1950s? Until recently the decade was thought of as a bare patch between the battleground of the 40s and the fairground of the 60s, but recently its complexities and excitements have exercised historians Peter Hennessy and Dominic Sandbrook; and now there's Family Britain, the second book in David Kynaston's three-volume New Jerusalem project. Mercifully, this massive work – nearly 800 pages – is made highly readable by all sorts of extracts and quotations from diaries, columns and oral records, and deals as much with ordinary, everyday lives as with the machinations of politics and power.
There are surprises in it even for someone who lived delightedly through those years: was rationing really not finally called off until July 1954? Was a Tory government cheerfully still subsidising milk and National Butter in 1956? Some things I remember all »
- Katharine Whitehorn
Robert Towne: The Hollywood Interview
8 October 2009 10:54 AM, PDT | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »
Screenwriter and filmmaker Robert Towne.
Forget It Bob, It’S Chinatown
Robert Towne looks back on Chinatown’s 35th anniversary
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The haunting trumpet wailing plaintively over the closing credits. The bandage covering star Jack Nicholson’s nose. The best last line of a movie, ever: “Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown"; all elements of a film now regarded by scholars, critics and cinefiles alike as one of the greatest pieces of American celluloid ever made. Chinatown was a collaboration between a who’s-who of ‘70s film icons. Directed by Roman Polanski, produced by Robert Evans, written by Robert Towne, starring Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, shot by John Alonso, and scored by Jerry Goldsmith, Chinatown was nominated for 11 Academy Awards in 1974, but brought home only one: for its writer. Robert Towne was barely 40, and Chinatown his first produced original screenplay, his previous efforts having been literary adaptations, such as 1973’s The Last Detail. »
- The Hollywood Interview.com
Patrick Swayze: 1952-2009
24 September 2009 6:03 PM, PDT | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »
Patrick Swayze: 1952-2009
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All films buffs have guilty pleasures. You know, those movies that high-minded cineastes love to turn their noses up at, especially critics for The New York Times, people with MFAs in some sort of film-related field, or just plain snobs who refuse to acknowledge anything released on celluloid that doesn’t have English subtitles and at least one reference to death, either as a character or a metaphor (and oftentimes both). Patrick Swayze was the undisputed King of the Guilty Pleasure. From his screen debut in Skatetown, USA in 1979, to his final appearance on television’s "The Beast" as a take-no-prisoners cop, Swayze was an unapologetic good ol’ boy who happened to be a classically-trained dancer, student of martial arts and Eastern philosophy, and possessor of an Iq that was nothing to sneeze at. In fact, he closely resembled Dalton, his character in »
- The Hollywood Interview.com
Josh Wolk's Pop Culture Club talks 'Bored to Death': Ted Danson rules all
24 September 2009 7:30 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
This week, the Pop Culture Club took on Bored to Death, HBO’s new comedy about a novelist who tries to break out of his post-breakup stasis by becoming a private investigator. In other words, it’s Raymond Chandler plus Woody Allen times Wes Anderson. The scene in which Jason Schwartzman takes a belt of whiskey to appear tough in a bar and then wheezes and nearly spits it up is straight out of Allen's Play it Again, Sam; the whiny, affectless, overconfessional dialogue is all Anderson. Set in Brooklyn, Bored to Death seems to be written solely for people who look and act exactly like the characters: self-absorbed, immature, overeducated thirtysomethings cozily snuggled up their own asses. I know this type, as I live in Brooklyn and walk among them. Ten years ago I was one of them, which is why I both feel close to the show, and »
- Josh Wolk
On TV: Bored To Death
18 September 2009 10:30 AM, PDT | Movieline | See recent Movieline news »
Jonathan Ames created his short-essay and subsequent HBO series Bored To Death on an admittedly self-indulgent whim: to fulfill his fantasy of moonlighting as a Raymond Chandler-esque detective. The series debuts this Sunday and stars Jason Schwartzman as Jonathan Ames's not-even-veiled surrogate who traverses the Brooklyn borough for clues in minimal stakes, Craigslist-enlisted mysteries. The pilot is well-executed and Schwartzman plays what he plays best - a neurotic hipster simultaneously verging on self-discovery and breakdown - but you can't help but curse Jonathan Ames for failing to dream up intrigue, pressure or even a few jokes for his premium cable brand of wish fulfillment. »
'Bored to Death' pilot online: Not boring!
15 September 2009 9:29 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Depending on how much you like Jason Schwartzman, this will either be bleh nothingness news or the best news in ages: The first episode of HBO's Bored to Death is now online! For free! Watch it on Amazon, iTunes, or Fancast right this very second if you can't wait for the Sept. 20 premiere. The show stars Schwartzman as mopey Brooklyn writer Jonathan Ames -- based on, but different from, the real Jonathan Ames, who created the series. Following a bummer of a breakup, show-Ames decides, after reading too many Raymond Chandler novels, to try moonlighting as an unlicensed private investigator. Zach Galifianakis plays his Bff, Ted Danson plays his boss, and all in all, it's a cute and different little show. Even if it were a dud, though, I'm crazy about the idea of pilots moving online: It's a great way for shows to build buzz -- and an A »
- Margaret Lyons
Private Eyes (Are Watching You): An Advance Review of HBO's "Bored to Death"
10 September 2009 8:03 AM, PDT | Televisionary | See recent Televisionary news »
"When in doubt, have a man come through the door with a gun in his hand." - Raymond Chandler The twin specters of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett preside over the action on HBO's new comedy series Bored to Death. The series, which launches later this month, stars Jason Schwartzman as alcoholic novelist Jonathan Ames, a struggling writer who, after getting dumped by his girlfriend (Olivia Thirlby), takes out an ad on Craigslist as an unlicensed private detective. As portrayed by the charismatic Schwartzman, Jonathan is a lovable loser of a 30-year-old man and he seems to drift through life in a state of arrested development, much like his boss George Christopher (Ted Danson) and comic-book illustrator best friend Ray (Zach Galifianakis) to varying degrees. The best word to describe him would be hapless: between his white wine and pot addictions and emotional adolescence, he's the portrait of 21st century malaise. »
- Jace
Full Bored to Death Trailer Arrives Online
26 August 2009 12:18 PM, PDT | TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news »
HBO has released a new full trailer for their new comedy series Bored to Death, which stars Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Burns and Ted Danson. The half-hour series, created by Jonathan Ames, premieres in September. Bored to Death centers on a Brooklyn writer (Schwartzman) who nurses a painful breakup by acting out his dream to live as a character out of a Raymond Chandler novel. As a result, he finds a new lease on life by offering up his services as an inexperienced private eye. »
- James Cook
The Blu-Ray Review: From Russia With Love (1963)
26 August 2009 4:13 AM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
Colin reviews the second James Bond film in the series.
For reasons that seem absolutely mystifying to me now, I used to dislike 1963's From Russia With Love, the second James Bond film. I always liked its predecessor, 1962's Dr. No, and I absolutely adored the follow-up, 1964's Goldfinger.
For reasons unknown, I just couldn't get into Russia. I vaguely recall an impression that it was dull and slow moving, but now that I've seen it again, I think I must have watched it on Opposite Day, for the truth of the matter is quite different from my old perception.
In fact, I now feel that Russia is clearly one of the best Bond films. It surpasses Dr. No and definitely rivals Goldfinger and 1965's Thunderball. Man, what was I thinking when I disliked this movie? I guess I'm not infallible after all!
In any case, I find Russia to »
- Paul
400 Screens, 400 Blows - Literary Devices
23 August 2009 7:02 AM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
Sam Mendes' Away We Go (54 screens) makes for a great trailer, consisting of all the very funny, snarky stuff written by Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida. The actual movie has some very funny moments as well, and some terrific individual scenes, but it doesn't add up to a reasonable whole, mainly because the ever-shifting tones never quite mesh. Nevertheless, it seems to be performing well in its arthouse capacity, surviving more on a well-executed stream of hype rather than on the quality of the movie itself. From the ads, you'd think it has already won an Oscar (and, because of this kind of subconscious suggestion, it still might). Either way, what this means is that a literary giant like Eggers didn't have to go slumming. His reputation is intact.
In the old days, great novelists would sometimes write for the movies, but it was sneered at and looked down upon. »
- Jeffrey M. Anderson
The creators of the Zombie Awakening
19 August 2009 2:38 PM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
Prior to this age, the zombie story hasn’t been known for its ingenuity or its subtlety. When one sat down to watch a film about zombies, or read a comic, it was usually of the George A. Romero variety. However, recent years have seen surprising innovation in this beloved section of horror. From loving parody in the film Shaun of the Dead, to the novel World War Z by Max Brooks, artists have found new ways to tweak the genre for purposes of pure fun or sophisticated social commentary.
Unfortunately, comics have largely clung to formula, leaving writer Nick Tapalansky frustrated by the deluge. In response, he concocted an ambitious and unconventional story within his mind: a slow, thoughtful take on the zombie genre which would combine the old tropes with the hard boiled noir atmosphere of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. Throw in a bit of existential confusion »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Cameron Koller)
Rare Movie Alert! Warren Oates In Detective Thriller "Chandler" Tonight On TCM
13 August 2009 5:23 AM, PDT | Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news »
It was rare for the great character actor Warren Oates to get top-billing in a film, so you may want to be on the alert for Turner Classic Movies' presentation of the rarely-seen 1971 detective film Chandler, which implies (incorrectly) that it has an affiliation to the work of Raymond Chandler. The film was critically lambasted by the few who saw it when it opened on an MGM double bill with the equally rarely-seen Clay Pigeon. Nevertheless, second-rate Oates is still worth watching. The movie is being telecast tonight at 4:30 Am (Est). »
- nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
Zooey Deschanel Gives Advice on Summertime Fun
15 July 2009 11:35 PM, PDT | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »
Zooey Deschanel will be on the cover of Self Magazine's August issue. In an interview with the magazine, the actress shared some of her favorite things to do to enjoy summer which she claimed as her favorite season. "Summer has always been my favorite season. I feel happier," she stated.
Zooey started giving her tips by saying, "You can't force fun, but you can set up situations where fun will happen to you." The "Yes Man" star then advised, "Sprawl in the grass for a little bit. My suggestion is to put on an all-green outfit and roll down a hill."
Included in Zooey's list of favorite activities to do during the warm months of the year is reading "a mystery novel in a hammock." But since she hasn't had a hammock, the star said she "will read and reread Raymond Chandler's 'The Lady in the Lake'" on her sofa. »
- celebrity-mania.com
Zooey Deschanel Talks to Self
15 July 2009 3:03 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Zooey Deschanel really loves the simple life. And we love this pretty picture of her. It's from the August issue of Self magazine, in which the star of the new romantic comedy 500 Days of Summer outlines some of her favorite things to do during, well, the summer. So what makes Ms. Deschanel—who is engaged to Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard—happy during the hottest months of the year? Hammocks! She doesn't own one, but hopes to soon. "Until then," Deschanel writes, "I will read and reread Raymond Chandler's The Lady in the Lake on my sofa, wishing I were hanging in a rope cradle attached precariously to a tree branch." State and county fairs!... »
HBO’s Bored to Death Trailer Starring Jason Schwartzman and Zach Galifianakis
23 June 2009 9:20 AM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Hey, check it out... Jason Schwartzman and Zach Galifianakis are starring in a new HBO show together! I vaguely remember hearing some early announcements about this a while back, but regardless, it feels like this kind of came out of nowhere. After seeing the short teaser for Bored to Death, I simply cannot wait to see it. The basic idea is that Jason Schwartzman is a writer who is going through a painful break-up. He loves Raymond Chandler novels, and apparently decides to make a change in his life by becoming a real-life private eye. I love the concept and I love Schwartzman when given the right roles, and this kind of has an I Heart Huckabees feel to it. The cast also includes Ted Danson and Parker Posey, and it premieres in September. Check out the teaser trailer after the jump and see what you think. For more posts like this visit FilmJunk. »
- Sean
Preview for HBO’s Bored to Death
18 June 2009 9:54 PM, PDT | TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news »
With The Hangover proving to be one of the biggest comedies of the summer many people are looking to see what one of the flick’s breakout stars, Zach Galifianakis, does next. One project the comedian/actor has coming up is the new HBO series Bored to Death, which also stars Jason Schwartzman and Ted Danson. The first preview for the show has arrived online and you can check it out below. The series centers on a Brooklyn writer (Schwartzman) who nurses a painful breakup by acting out his dream to live as a character out of a Raymond Chandler novel. As a result, he finds a new lease on life by offering up his services as an inexperienced private eye. Bored to Death premieres in September. »
- James Cook
Chandler's Playback To Be Set In 1950's Vancouver
27 May 2009 1:28 AM, PDT | HollywoodNorthReport.com | See recent HollywoodNorthReport.com news »
According to reports, Vancouver-based artist Stan Douglas is developing a film project, based on an original screenplay by author Raymond Chandler. Premise of Playback, set in 1950's Vancouver, follows an American woman who crosses the border into British Columbia to escape imprisonment for a crime she didn't commit, only to find herself embroiled as the prime suspect in another crime in Vancouver. The film will be set alongside the Granville Street strip and other local landmarks that gave vibrancy to the city, against a backdrop of what was then regarded as the 'endemic' corruption of the local police force. Author Chandler, had an immense stylistic influence on the 'private eye' story, now characteristic of the crime genre, by creating protagonist 'Philip Marlowe'. Enlisting in the Canadian Army in 1917, Chandler fought on the front lines of France and upon his discharge, lived in Vancouver where he crafted his screenplay, »
"Jerichow" review - Petzold's suspenseful follow-up to last year's Yella.
13 May 2009 | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
"Jerichow" review By Steve Ramos, Writer Cruel, cool 'Jerichow' is a suspense drama equal to a Raymond Chandler novel Instead of the sprawling Los Angeles backdrop of "Double Indemnity," German filmmaker Christian Petzold sets his cool, cruel film noir in a sparsely populated, economically devastated region of Northeastern Germany near the North Sea. This may sound like an odd setting for a movie type deeply connected with urban settings but "Jerichow," named after a small German town in the area, has the rich characters, deeply-felt passions and climactic surprises equal to anything from a Raymond Chandler or James M. Cain novel. Opening in NY Friday, Jerichow, Petzold's suspenseful follow-up to last year's Yella, will expand to select U.S. cities throughout the summer. "Jerichow' may lack the profile of the numerous Hollywood blockbusters flooding theaters but it's hard to imagine a better thriller this summer. Much of »
"Jerichow" review - Petzold's suspenseful follow-up to last year's "Yella."
13 May 2009 12:32 AM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
Cruel, cool 'Jerichow' is a suspense drama equal to a Raymond Chandler novel Instead of the sprawling Los Angeles backdrop of "Double Indemnity," German filmmaker Christian Petzold sets his cool, cruel film noir in a sparsely populated, economically devastated region of Northeastern Germany near the North Sea. This may sound like an odd setting for a movie type deeply connected with urban settings but "Jerichow," named after a small German town in the area, has the rich characters, deeply-felt passions and climactic surprises equal to anything from a Raymond Chandler or James M. Cain novel. Opening in NY Friday, Jerichow, Petzold's suspenseful follow-up to last year's Yella, will expand to select U.S. cities throughout the summer. "Jerichow' may lack the profile of the numerous Hollywood blockbusters flooding theaters but it's hard to imagine a better thriller this summer. »
"Jerichow" review - Petzold's suspenseful follow-up to last year's Yella.
13 May 2009 12:32 AM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
Cruel, cool 'Jerichow' is a suspense drama equal to a Raymond Chandler novel Instead of the sprawling Los Angeles backdrop of "Double Indemnity," German filmmaker Christian Petzold sets his cool, cruel film noir in a sparsely populated, economically devastated region of Northeastern Germany near the North Sea. This may sound like an odd setting for a movie type deeply connected with urban settings but "Jerichow," named after a small German town in the area, has the rich characters, deeply-felt passions and climactic surprises equal to anything from a Raymond Chandler or James M. Cain novel. Opening in NY Friday, Jerichow, Petzold's suspenseful follow-up to last year's Yella, will expand to select U.S. cities throughout the summer. "Jerichow' may lack the profile of the numerous Hollywood blockbusters flooding theaters but it's hard to imagine a better thriller this summer. »
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