Daily guide to television and radio Nov 5, 2009
Quirky study of a failed writer (Casey Affleck). Liv Tyler. (Boston Globe)
'Trucker': Heart-Shaped Box, By Kurt Loder Oct 10, 2009
After eight years of solid supporting work, and an especially memorable co-starring turn opposite Casey Affleck in the 2007 "Gone Baby Gone,". Michelle Monaghan has finally been put at the center of a movie, where she belongs. (VHI.com -- Music News)
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Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host' To Become A Movie Sep 24, 2009
"That would be cool. I'd love to see Robert Redford put on a beard and be Jeb; he would be amazing. ... Matt Damon has some very Jared-esque qualities, and then [I'd love to see] Casey Affleck as Ian and Ben Affleck as Kyle. Imagine the interplay.". This report is from. (VHI.com -- Music News)
ION Television Inks Deal with NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution for Major Theatrical Film Package Aug 18, 2009
The 30-plus additional films in the new package include the Academy Award-winning documentary March of the Penguins, the award-winning Troy, starring Brad Pitt, and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, also starring Brad Pitt, Oscar nominee Casey Affleck and Mary-Louise Parker. Additional titles include The Matrix Revolutions, The Matrix Reloaded, GoodFellas, Ladder 49, City by the Sea and Taking Lives. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
This day in history Aug 12, 2009
Actor Casey Affleck is 34. Rock musician Bill Uechi (Save Ferris) is 34. (Boston Globe)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 9-15 Aug 6, 2009
Actor Casey Affleck is 34. Actress Maggie Lawson ("Psych") is 29. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Wahlberg and his girlfriend tie the knot Aug 3, 2009
(Kaling says she d take Casey Affleck s part. Who d sub for Julia Roberts. (Boston Globe)
A bunch of kidders Jul 29, 2009
(She played Casey Affleck s girlfriend in big brother Ben Affleck s directorial debut. Monaghan and director James Mattern will be at the Woods Hole Film Festival tonight for a screening of their film Trucker, in which Monaghan plays a long-haul trucker with a complicated family life. (Boston Globe)
Mischa Barton is laughable in Homecoming Jul 18, 2009
The following year, he made the little-seen Desert Blue most notable for featuring early appearances by Peter Sarsgaard, Kate Hudson and Casey Affleck and since then his rsum has been packed mostly with episodic TV and direct-to-DVD features. And now, sadly, he returns to theaters with Homecoming, a ludicrous and tawdry teen thriller that rehashes Misery for audiences who wanted to see that Kathy Bates-James Caan movie only with two hot babes instead. (MSNBC -- Movies)
And the new Oscar voters are ... Jul 1, 2009
Others among the 134 people asked to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences include recent acting nominees Taraji P. Henson, Amy Ryan, Melissa Leo, Casey Affleck, Viola Davis and Michael Shannon. Jackman was host for the Oscars last February. (MSNBC -- News)
Oscars in the wings: Nerves, tears and cheers just offstage Jun 21, 2009
Just then, supporting-actor nominee Casey Affleck rounded the corner, exclaiming, "Nervous?" Stewart immediately regained his composure, laughing, "No, no you?" And the two patted each other's shoulders as Affleck zipped away. The proof's in the printing. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Alba Follows Apology With United Way Donation Jun 20, 2009
The 28-year-old actress had been in Oklahoma City filming the movie "The Killer Inside Me" with co-stars Casey Affleck and Kate Hudson. She has previously apologized for putting up posters about the declining great white shark population on utility boxes and a downtown bridge. (Click2Houston, TX)
Film turns downtown Oklahoma City into 1950s Texas Jun 17, 2009
Actor Casey Affleck donned a light-colored cowboy hat and a dark blue suit Saturday as he walked past an old bank building that was serving as a Fort Worth train station for the filming of "The Killer Inside Me.". Signs directing pedestrians to the trains were posted on the side of the First National Building and a Texas flag flew overhead. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Two Lovers, one mystery Jun 5, 2009
Speculation abounds that Phoenix's career change is a hoax, fuelled by the fact his every move is being filmed by fellow actor Casey Affleck, his brother-in-law, but Gray isn't so sure. "Who knows? He's certainly a committed guy to whatever thing he's doing so . . . I mean, he built a recording studio in his house.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Joaquin's last film? May 22, 2009
A dour and painful appearance - sporting dark sunglasses and a bushy beard - on the Late Show With David Letterman in February raised eyebrows and rumours suggest it may have been for a film project with brother-in-law Casey Affleck. Now it is unclear whether we will see the talented actor on screen again after his latest film, Two Lovers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A labour of Love six years in the making Apr 28, 2009
The Love Child is based on a screenplay by Nova Scotia native Michael Melski and is directed by veteran casting director Risa Bramon Garcia, whose feature-film directorial debut was the ensemble comedy 200 Cigarettes, starring Kate Hudson alongside Ben and Casey Affleck. After Vince is paroled following a five-year stint in prison for a heist, he resumes the life of a car thief and works in a chop shop owned by a ne'er-do-well named Kranski (Sutherland senior). (Globe and Mail)
No Happy Endings in The Last Kiss Apr 12, 2009
Lastly there s Chris, played by Casey Affleck (Gone Baby Gone). His relationship is in shambles when he finds it impossible to care for his infant son alongside his overbearing wife Lisa (Lauren Lee Smith). (Suite101.com)
Check out pre-Unabomber Joaquin Phoenix at The Music Hall Apr 4, 2009
His new act with Casey Affleck may be a documentary hoax or it may be a (drug-infused) trip down crazy lane. Either way, Joaquin Phoenix delivered a soft, subdued, memorable performance as love-lost Leonard in the lovely indie drama "Two Lovers." If you care to. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Beating the rush on decade's best movies Apr 4, 2009
Best performance by an actor (baker's dozen, no order): Casey Affleck in "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," Don Cheadle in "Hotel Rwanda," George Clooney in "Michael Clayton," Paul Giamatti in "Sideways," Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Capote," Tommy Lee Jones in "No Country for Old Men," Erland Josephson in "Saraband," Heath Ledger in "Brokeback Mountain," Jack Nicholson in "About Schmidt, Sean Penn in "Milk," Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler," Denzel Washington in... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Critic's corner: 'ER' final admission Apr 2, 2009
The tone is very Gen-X and the cast includes variously sized performances by Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, and Jason Lee and Ethan Suplee, who went on to star together in "My Name Is Earl.". Hell's Kitchen 9 p.m., Channel 25. (Boston Globe)
'Crazy' Phoenix Irks Director Apr 1, 2009
Gray is still furious that scant attention was paid to his movie when Phoenix, who was supposed to be promoting it, grew a beard and started behaving weirdly -- an act, many say, he's putting on for a mockumentary he's doing with Casey Affleck. Gray seethed to the Times of London: "It's like, Letterman was trying to get the movie out there, but the only thing that's out there now is a crazy person with a beard making a fool of himself." Gray called Phoenix a "clown" and said he's not convinced... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Interview with Robert Patterson Mar 24, 2009
Twilight: What's Next for Rob Pattinson. - Thompson On Hollywood on Variety. (Variety)
* As crazy as he wants to be Mar 19, 2009
And the presence of Joaquins brother-in-law Casey Affleck (hes married to Summer Phoenix, Joaquins little sister) at every one of these events, bearing a professional-spec digicam and missing none of his best friends antics, lent weight to the suspicion that the whole thing might indeed be some sub-reality show stunt, sooner or later to turn up in edited form on the Independent Film Channel. DEMENTED DOCUMENTARY. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Phoenix heckled Mar 13, 2009
It's unknown whether the confrontation - and his pledge to quit acting and start rapping - was real or a put-on, but actor Casey Affleck recorded it on camera. Last month Phoenix made a strange appearance on David Letterman's "Late Show." (AP). (Boston Globe)
Phony Fisticuffs Mar 13, 2009
A video surfaced yesterday showing the bearded eccentric engaged in a "brawl" at a Miami nightclub, but our sources say the scuffle was "completely staged" for the documentary Casey Affleck is doing on Phoenix's new career as a rapper. During his performance at a Belvedere IX party at Liv nightclub Wednesday night, Phoenix jumped into the crowd to confront a heckler. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Joaquin Phoenix has taken act too far Mar 13, 2009
Casey Affleck and a camera crew were on hand to witness and record, just as they were during Phoenixs infamous David Letterman appearance. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Phoenix leaps into crowd at hip-hop show Mar 13, 2009
Its unknown whether the confrontation and his pledge to quit acting and start rapping was real or a put-on, but actor Casey Affleck recorded the performance on camera. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Phoenix Confronts Fan At Hip-Hop Show Mar 13, 2009
Actor Casey Affleck recorded the performance on camera. In October, Phoenix's publicist confirmed he was making the career switch. (Click2Houston, TX)
Joaquin Phoenix 'fights' at gig Mar 13, 2009
The episode was filmed by actor Casey Affleck. One fan at the gig speculated the entire thing was a stunt. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Robbie Williams, Edison Chen, Bristol Palin Mar 13, 2009
The actor Casey Affleck recorded the performance on camera. (Read the full article. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Monsters vs. Watchmen Mar 7, 2009
Brad Pitt; Casey Affleck; the Assassination of Jesse James; Variety Screening Q director Sidney Lumet. Before the Devil Knows You're Dead; Sidney Lumet; Philip Seymour Hoffman; movies; The search for true love begins outside the box. (Variety)
Henry Selick on 2-D 'Coraline' Mar 2, 2009
Coraline's Selick on the Fantastic Garden - Thompson On Hollywood on Variety. Remarkably, on its fourth weekend, the is still hanging in there--it grossed more than $5 million and placed eighth on its way to some $70-million in total domestic gross--even though. (Variety)
Oscars: Hollywood Insider news Feb 23, 2009
Its recipients include No Country for Old Men (pictured) for best picture, Sweeney Todd's Tim Burton for best director, George Clooney (Michael Clayton) and Julie Christie (Away from Her) for the lead acting prizes, and Casey Affleck (Jesse James) and Amy Ryan (Gone Baby Gone) in the supporting races. Also included on the all-important NBR Top 10 Films list are The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Atonement, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Bucket List, Into the Wild, Juno, The... (CNN -- Showbiz)
Phoenix insists he's jilting Hollywood for hip-hop Feb 15, 2009
A definite follower of his music career is brother-in-law Casey Affleck, an Oscar-nominated actor himself who is making a documentary about Phoenix's career shift. Affleck has been chronicling Phoenix's recording efforts and had a camera crew following him as he promoted "Two Lovers.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Adalian to Actors: Get Real, Please Feb 14, 2009
It all seemed a very calculated attempt to either generate publicity or produce footage for a mockumentary hes working on with Casey Affleck. Whatever the rationale, Mr. Phoenixs performance was insulting, to both Mr. Letterman and the audience. (TVweek.com)
The Phoenix Rises Feb 14, 2009
Or the whole thing could be an elaborate , staged with the help of his friend and Casey Affleck, who's planning to direct a that's ostensibly about Phoenix's transition from acting to rapping but will (according to theory No. 3) turn out to be the chronicle of an Andy Kaufman-style piece of performance art. Watching Two Lovers is the best argument for the validity of the prank theory. (Slate)
Joaquin's mysterious ways Feb 14, 2009
I, for one, was a sucker as well until I saw Casey Affleck catching it all on camera (recent press shoot). hilarious clip though. (Variety)
Director: I Feel I Ruined Joaquin Phoenix Feb 13, 2009
Now, Gray wonders if he's responsible for Phoenix's decision to quit acting and take up rapping, a project he's pursuing with Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and Casey Affleck. "Two Lovers," which also stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Vinessa Shaw, features an awkward freestyle rap performance by Phoenix. (ABC News)
Phoenix sets out on 'internal exploration' with music Feb 13, 2009
" His transition from movies to music is being filmed by his brother-in-law Casey Affleck, who's married to Phoenix's sister Summer. But he doesn't what they're doing a documentary, even though Affleck and a crew are tagging along with Phoenix as he does interviews. "It sounds so official," he says. "We're just a couple of dudes running around with video cameras. I was just in the studio. (USA Today)
Joaquin Phoenix Acts Bizarre On 'Late Show' Feb 13, 2009
TMZ.com speculated that he is "no doubt he's shooting a mockumentary with (friend and brother-in-law) Casey Affleck ... pretending he's quitting acting to become a rap star" and "showing how the media will fall for it.". Distributed by Internet Broadcasting. (Click2Houston, TX)
Joaquin Phoenix's parting shots Feb 12, 2009
"I have no idea if it helps or hurts," the film's writer-director, James Gray, said at the end of a recent day of publicity for the film, in which Phoenix was trailed by a documentary film crew under the direction of actor (and Phoenix's brother-in-law) Casey Affleck, who is chronicling Phoenix's career transformation. "But my instinct is it's pretty good for the film," Gray says. (Los Angeles Times)
Phoenix serious about giving up movies Feb 11, 2009
"A definite follower of his music career is brother-in-law Casey Affleck, an Oscar-nominated actor himself who is making a documentary about Phoenix's career shift.Affleck has been chronicling Phoenix's recording efforts and had a camera crew following him as he did publicity to promote "Two Lovers. ""It's a really interesting time in his life," Affleck said. "I've known him for a long time. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Killer film to shoot in New Mexico Feb 11, 2009
A new film starring Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson and Jessica Alba will shoot in New Mexico for five days. The Killer Inside Me is based on the Jim Thompson novel by the same name and tells the story of a small-town sheriff who is involved in a series of murders. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Seacoast Pop Culture Feb 8, 2009
But now Casey Affleck, Phoenix's friend and brother-in-law, is shooting a documentary about the two-time Oscar nominee's new career as a rap star. . (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Phoenix confirms he's walking the hip-hop line Feb 8, 2009
Phoenix's friend and brother-in-law, Casey Affleck, was on hand with a camera crew as he did interviews for "Two Lovers." Affleck, who is shooting a documentary about Phoenix's transition to music, said his friend is completely serious. Phoenix, 34, said he had not expected anyone to care when he made the surprise announcement last fall that he was quitting Hollywood for music. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
* Luminaries on the red carpet are going green Feb 8, 2009
Actor Casey Affleck, a longtime vegan, has said: When people ask me why I dont eat meat or any other animal products, I say: Because theyre unhealthy, and theyre the product of a violent and inhumane industry. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Joaquin Phoenix, J.K. Rowling, Christian Bale Feb 8, 2009
"Might I be ridiculous? Might my career in music be laughable? Yeah, that's possible, but that's certainly not my intention." Phoenix's friend and brother-in-law, Casey Affleck, who is shooting a documentary about Phoenix's transition to music, confirmed that his friend is completely serious. (AP). (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
