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Funny People (2009) – New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day – Adam Sandler

blake — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:06:42 +0000

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New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day
Sunday, August 2, 2009

I still feel that Adam Sandler’s best perfomance was as Barry Egan in Punch-Drunk Love with his perfomance as George in Funny People coming in second. He realizes George as a human character in a real world while still throwing in his trademark approach to humor, singing, voices and irony. The human depths he brings to the table and explores gives his performance a built in edge as it then makes it more immersive for the audience to laugh and feel sad alongside him.

Be sure to check out the official site (link) and all its many goodies!

Caption:
George (ADAM SANDLER) gives a Thanksgiving toast to his hosts in writer/director Judd Apatow’s third film behind the camera, “Funny People“, the story of a famous comedian who has a near-death experience.

Photo By:
Tracy Bennett

Image Source:
Official still that was used in the original international release of the film. © 2009 Universal Studios. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Related Links:
::: Official Site
::: IMDb Profile

Funny People (2009) – New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day – Seth Rogen & Aubrey Plaza

blake — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:01:31 +0000

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New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day
Saturday, August 1, 2009

The dynamic between Seth Rogen and Aubrey Plaza in Funny People is great and one of the highlights of the film. I’m not entirely sure how I feel about the 3rd act but I do wish the film had more scenes and shown interplay between Ira and Daisy. Overall this is one of the warmest and most entertaining films I’ve seen this year and in many respects Judd Apatow finest hours in celluloid. Definitely a film to run out and see immediately.

Be sure to check out the official site (link) and all its many goodies!

Caption:
Comics Ira (SETH ROGEN) and Daisy (AUBREY PLAZA) in writer/director Judd Apatow’s third film behind the camera, “Funny People“, the story of a famous comedian who has a near-death experience.

Photo By:
Tracy Bennett

Image Source:
Official still that was used in the original international release of the film. © 2009 Universal Studios. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Related Links:
::: Official Site
::: IMDb Profile

Funny People (2009) – New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day – Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen & Jason Schwartzman

blake — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:26:21 +0000

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New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day
Sunday, July 19, 2009

You know this really is an absolutely terrific picture taken by Tracy Bennett! Give yourself 10 points for every comedian featured on the picture frames behind several of the main cast (including the cut off ones)! Can’t wait to see this dark stand up comedian melodrama!

Be sure to check out the official site (link) and all its many goodies!

Caption:
(L to R) Roommates Leo (JONAH HILL), Ira (SETH ROGEN) and Mark (JASON SCHWARTZMAN) in writer/director Judd Apatow’s third film behind the camera, “Funny People“, the story of a famous comedian who has a near-death experience.

Photo By:
Tracy Bennett

Image Source:
Official still that was used in the original international release of the film. © 2009 Universal Studios. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Related Links:
::: Official Site
::: IMDb Profile

Observe and Report (2009) – New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day – Ronnie Barnhardt

blake — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:05:34 +0000

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New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day
Monday, March 23, 2008

Advanced word from SXSW was mostly good on this latest comedy Observe and Report (well dark comedy) from Seth Rogen. Full coverage of SXSW reviews can be found at David Hudson’s The Daily over at IFC (link).

Photo By:
Peter Sorel

Caption:
(L-R) JOHN YUAN as John Yuen, SETH ROGEN as Ronnie, MICHAEL PENA as Dennis and MATT YUAN as Matt Yuen in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ dark comedy “Observe and Report,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

Image Source:
Official stills that were used in the original international release of the film.

Related Links:
::: Official Site
::: IMDb Profile

Fantastic Fest 2008 Kicks off with US Premiere of Kevin Smith’s ‘Zack and Miri’

blake — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:00:17 +0000

Speculation has run rampant on what the opening film for Fantastic Fest would be this. There have been 20 speculated titles at least that I’ve heard among fans. I’ve heard the Watchmen rumors and Harry Potter rumors, neither of which were correct. Kevin Smith’s film was one that fans seems to think had the chance and to those fans, yes you are correct as we will have the US premiere of it with Kevin Smith in tow for the always entertaining Q&A (Toronto International Film Festival gets its North American Premiere). An event better kept secret was that it opens for us at the Paramount Movie Theater (wiki). Not only does this landmark 93 year old movie theater, which serves as an Austin landmark provide a classic venue, it also allows us a theater that can hold well over 1,000 people. It should definitely be a great night and I should note there will also be other films screening at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar on opening night. So whether you choose Zack and Miri Make a Porno or a film at South Lamar, we are pulling out all the stops to make it the best opening night we have ever had! Those sticking around for the opening night after party at the Paramount will find themselves witnessing the Air Sex World Championships.

How to Get In:
If you already have a VIP or festival badge then your already in. If you don’t then:

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Tickets go on sale for the opening night film at noon CST, Saturday, August 30th and will be available online at www.fantasticfest.com, by phone at 1-866-4GET-TIX or at the Paramount Theater Box Office in Austin, Texas. Admission to this show is included for Fantastic Fest badge holders.

Read on for the full press release…

Date: Monday, August 26, 2008

Kevin Smith to kick off Fantastic Fest

Where: Austin, TX

Fantastic Fest, September 18-25, 2008

Fantastic Fest is proud to announce its 2008 Opening Night Gala Film, the U.S. Premiere of Kevin Smith’s ZACK AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO, screening at the historic Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas on September 18th.

Director Kevin Smith will be live in person to introduce the screening and answer questions after the film.

Following the event, attendees are invited to stay and enjoy the official after-party festivities: the Air Sex World Championships on the grand stage of the Paramount Theater. Think “air guitar” with a bit more sizzle.

About the film:
Lifelong platonic friends Zack (Seth Rogen) and Miri (Elizabeth Banks) look to solve their respective cashflow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense that they may have more feelings for each other than they previously thought.

Tickets go on sale for the opening night film at noon CST, Saturday, August 30th and will be available online at www.fantasticfest.com, by phone at 1-866-4GET-TIX or at the Paramount Theater Box Office in Austin, Texas. Admission to this show is included for Fantastic Fest badge holders.

Zack and Miri Make a Porno opens in theaters everywhere on October 31.

IMPORTANT FESTIVAL DATES:
Important dates have been announced for the 4th Annual Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas.

Thursday, September 4, 2008: Final content and schedule announced
Thursday, September 18, 2008: Festival begins
Saturday, September 20, 2008: 2009 Festival Badges go on sale

For more information about Fantastic Fest, please visit our official website: www.fantasticfest.com.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL:
Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the United States featuring over 100 films from over 30 countries. The event highlights the best new sci-fi, horror, fantasy and genre films, as well as choice classic and obscure cult titles from all over the world. The festival director and head programmer is Tim League (Alamo Drafthouse Cinema), with additional programming by Harry Knowles (Ain’t It Cool News), Todd Brown (Twitchfilm.net), Blake Ethridge (Cinema is Dope), Zack Carlson (Alamo Drafthouse Cinema) and Lars Nilsen (Alamo Drafthouse Cinema). Fantastic Fest is a supporting member of the prestigious Melies European Fantastic Film Festivals Federation and a founding member of the North American Fantastic Festival Alliance. Fantastic Fest is sponsored in part by Gamecock Media, AMD and Fosters.