Brady’s an iron man Nov 18, 2009
Affleck hit the casino floor with Jon Hamm, Chris Cooper, and Jeremy Renner to shoot scenes for The Town, the movie based on Chuck Hogan s book, Prince of Thieves. Pats running back Kevin Faulk, who was nearly the hero of Sunday s game, stopped into Roster at the Natick Collection yesterday to pick up three long-sleeve thermal T s with the old Pats logo on them. (Boston Globe)
interview with Cormac McCarthy Nov 17, 2009
Playing a coal miner, Chris Cooper joined a long line of overbearing celluloid fathers who oppress gifted sons, inadvertently driving them to greatness. The boy in question, Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal), was a real-life rocketry buff in West Virginia during the Sputnik scare, and grew up to be a NASA engineer. (Harper's Magazine)
Our unending fascination with The End Nov 14, 2009
It stars Max Records, Catherine Keener and the voice talents of James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker, Catherine O'Hara, Chris Cooper and Lauren Ambrose. (Listen to Max read Sendak's story in a special interactive that includes production photos and interview audio clips). (Fresno Bee)
A chronicle of disaster Nov 13, 2009
It has a fine cast, almost all of whom horrendously overact, including Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Jason Isaacs, Joely Richardson and Chris Cooper. Braveheart in jodhpurs but much, much louder. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Daily TV and radio guide Nov 7, 2009
Taut, fact-based thriller about a traitorous FBI agent (Chris Cooper). PG-13 (2007). (Boston Globe)
News from the Jewish Community Center: Nov. 5 online edition Nov 6, 2009
Men are invited to join Rabbi B. for a pizza dinner and a showing of the movie , starring Annette Bening, Kevin Spacey, Thora Birch, Mena Suvari and Chris Cooper. The film centers on the story of Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis who decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation for his daughter's attractive friend. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Kids' movies that aren't for kids: The top 10 Nov 4, 2009
Other gruff fuzzy-wuzzies speak with the voices of Paul Dano and Chris Cooper. But the wild thing to whom Max becomes closest is Carol (James Gandolfini), a shy, bright, idealistic behemoth given to confused, jealous tantrums. (Salon)
Menu item: Red herring Oct 29, 2009
Chris Cooper tests the capacity of the Riverside's ballroom speaker system as she pummels all enemies with her heavy-duty ego ... The skinny "Money Mayhem: You Bet Your Life" is directed by Charles Corritore, with Howard Savoy, Bill DeLozier, Patrick Thiem, Larry Lewis, Chris Cooper, Lara Snavely. (Erie Times-News, PA)
ION Television to Provide Broadcast Premieres for Multiple Blockbuster Theatrical Releases Oct 28, 2009
Breach, debuting on Sunday, November 1 at 8:30 pm, ET stars Chris Cooper, Laura Linney and Ryan Phillippe. Based on a true story, FBI upstart Eric O'Neill enters into a power game with his boss, Robert Hanssen, an agent who was ultimately convicted of selling secrets to the Soviet Union. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Warner Bros. Pictures' Where the Wild Things Are Posts Strong Opening Box Office Results in IMAX(R) Theatres Oct 20, 2009
Where the Wild Things Are features Catherine Keener, Forest Whitaker, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo, Max Records, Lauren Ambrose, Chris Cooper and Catherine O'Hara. Where the Wild Things Are is a co-production with Legendary Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures. (Primezone Releases)
Sweepstakes: 'Where The Wild Things Are' XBox 360, More Oct 20, 2009
Pictures presents, in association with Legendary Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures, a Playtone/Wild Things Production of Where the Wild Things Are, starring Max Records, Catherine Keener, Mark Ruffalo, Lauren Ambrose, Chris Cooper, James Gandolfini, Catherine OHara and Forest Whitaker. Where the Wild Things Are is directed by Jonze from a screenplay by Jonze & Dave Eggers, based on the book by Maurice Sendak. (KSBW 8, CA)
Boyhood, beasts cast a giant spell Oct 19, 2009
But their sulky or wisecracking, arrogant or doubting personalities come to life because of the terrific voice work of James Gandolfini, Lauren Ambrose, Catherine OHara, Forest Whitaker, Chris Cooper and Michael Berry Jr. Where the Wild Things Are doesnt unfold with the overly obvious rhythms of so many kid flicks. (India Times)
'New York, I Love You' a little too arty Oct 18, 2009
Yvan Attal gives us two pairs of smokers outside a restaurant (Ethan Hawke and Maggie Q, Chris Cooper and Robin Wright Penn). Fatih Akin's bit follows an artist (Uur Ycel) obsessing over a Chinatown tea-shop clerk (Shu Qi). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Review: Kids' Movie 'Wild Things' More For Adults Oct 18, 2009
Chronic complainer Judith (Catherine O'Hara) and her devoted companion Ira (Forrest Whittaker) represent a mix of stability and insecurity, and the bird-beast Douglas (Chris Cooper) is the embodiment of dedication. He's Carol's right arm and the voice of reason. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
'Wild Things Are' gets it right Oct 17, 2009
Sendak only hints at it, but this is where Jonze and his co-writer Dave Eggers have devoted their energies, imagining a dysfunctional tribe of petulant overgrown children, rampaging through the woods without inhibition or restraint, who are also immature adults -- voiced by Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker and Chris Cooper -- whining and bickering about the social pecking order. This must be what it's like backstage at the Disneyland parade: disenchanting. (CNN)
Will Wild Things be a monster hit? Oct 17, 2009
Adaptation, a labyrinthine metatext that was both an adaptation (of Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief) and a reflection on the process of adaptation itself try pitching that in 25 words was nominated for four, winning one for Chris Cooper as best supporting actor. Where Jonze has trouble is in a clash of cultures that affects a great many filmmakers who enter the rat-trap. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Wild Things in the corner crying Oct 17, 2009
Great source material, great director, great cast (which also features greats Forest Whitaker and Chris Cooper), but the newcomers responsible for another recent childrens adaptation have proved the veterans overly ambitious. The by-the-numbers Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs turns out to be the better film; less peculiar, less artistic, maybe less intelligent, but overall superior. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Movie review: Children's films takes walk on 'Wild' side Oct 17, 2009
Jonze wisely casts actors, not stars, as the voices of the Wild Things, including Gandolfini, Chris Cooper, Forest Whitaker and Paul Dano. The result is believable characters, without the distractions that would be provided by stars like Seth Rogen or Jim Carrey, who would turn it into a joke fest and not the heartfelt work that Jonze has created, balancing joy and energy with sadness and fear - just like childhood. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
‘Where the Wild Things Are’ takes Sendak’s story on a voyage to the end of childhood Oct 16, 2009
There s a giant rooster Thing named Douglas with Chris Cooper s laconic voice; a lumbering couple, kindly Ira (Forest Whitaker) and sharp-tongued Judith (Catherine O Hara); Alex the insecure goatboy (Paul Dano); and K.W. (Lauren Ambrose), who has the unkempt hair and whatever attitude of a slacker tween ... Starring: Max Records, Catherine Keener; the voices of James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker, Catherine O Hara, Lauren Ambrose, Paul Dano, Chris Cooper. (Boston Globe)
Film Review: 'Wild Things' lacks warmth, whimsy Oct 16, 2009
"Jonze creates a vivid organic trees-and-stones setting for this Island of Lost Muppets. They're a sensitive tribe with bad tempers, fragile egos and easily hurt feelings. Max has only to exaggerate his status in the world, and his roar, to convince the plush beasts voiced by James Gandolfini, Lauren Ambrose, Catherine O'Hara, Paul Dano and Oscar winners Forest Whitaker and Chris Cooper that he's their king. Since he promises to end loneliness and create warm, welcoming sleeping piles of wild... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
‘New York, I Love You’ takes a uniform look at a diverse city Oct 16, 2009
Representing the other side of 35, Robin Wright Penn tries to pick up Chris Cooper outside a bar, and it might have been even sexier had we not seen a charmingly overcaffeinated Ethan Hawke do the same to Maggie Q 30 minutes earlier ... Natalie Portman, Andy Garcia, Hayden Christensen, Ethan Hawke, Maggie Q, Julie Christie, Shia LaBeouf, Chris Cooper, and Robin Wright Penn. (Boston Globe)
Fun Film Trivia from Where The Wild... Oct 16, 2009
The film, , stars Max Records and Catherine Keener; plus the voices of James Gandolfini Chris Cooper, Lauren Ambrose, Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker and Paul Dano. Story Background of Where The Wild Things Are. (Suite101.com)
Return to Sendak Oct 16, 2009
Among those providing voices for the Wild Things (not always in perfect sync with the puppets) are Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker, Lauren Ambrose and Chris Cooper ... Among those providing voices for the Wild Things (not always in perfect sync with the puppets) are Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker, Lauren Ambrose and Chris Cooper. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Where the Wild Things Are' Oct 15, 2009
An outstanding cast, including James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker, Chris Cooper and Catherine O'Hara, provide voices. Confused and searching themselves, they crown Max their king, and the wild rumpus of the book quickly follows. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Wild Things easy to admire but hard to love Oct 15, 2009
Later, after once again losing control of his emotions, violently so this time with his mother (Catherine Keener) Max sails off to the land of the wild things, where he meets a menagerie of tall and large-headed beasties, including the crabby and melancholy Judith (voiced by Catherine OHara) and her devoted partner Ira (Forest Whitaker), the shy Alexander (Paul Dano) and the steadfast Douglas (Chris Cooper). Its Carol (James Gandolfini) to whom Max grows closest, and the two dream... (MSNBC -- News)
Where the Wild Things Are: Sendak with Sensitivity Oct 15, 2009
" Jonze, chronicler of uncertain adulthood in Being John Malkovich and Adaptation, has done a masterly job of bringing Sendak's work to the screen. He has broken one Hollywood doctrine: the notion that children's cinema is best devised for miniature couch potatoes who require a steady stream of laughs, action sequences and references to flatulence. Even the best American children's movies, like those made by Pixar, embed their heartfelt messages in what are fundamentally entertainments. The... (Time.com)
Hits and misses make up N.Y., I Love You Oct 14, 2009
One of two entries from Yvan Attal has a twist that you will see coming, but it features strong performances from Chris Cooper and Robin Wright Penn as a man and a woman who meet and flirt outside a restaurant. But then Shunji Iwais piece featuring two more strangers (Orlando Bloom and Christina Ricci) who talk on the telephone is boring and goes nowhere. (MSNBC -- Movies)
In Max's mind Oct 12, 2009
Thanks to computer-generated facial expressions, Jonze and Eggers' script and the vocal talents of Lauren Ambrose, Chris Cooper, James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker and Paul Dano, the Wild Things have plenty of personality. They're like one big sort-of-dysfunctional family. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Naughty Boys Oct 12, 2009
Where the Wild Things Are, An Education review : The New Yorker (New Yorker)
Swiss writer Chessex, 75, dies Oct 10, 2009
It stars Max Records, Catherine Keener and the voice talents of James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker, Catherine O'Hara, Chris Cooper and Lauren Ambrose. Early reviews of the book were mixed, but it's now considered a masterpiece of American children's literature. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
10/1: 'Wild Thing' event Oct 1, 2009
A live-action version of the story is scheduled for release on Oct. 16, featuring Max Records as Max and the voices of Chris Cooper, James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara and Forest Whitaker. The film was directed by Spike Jonze, with a screenplay by Jonze and author Dave Eggers. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Daily guide to television and radio Sep 26, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
The Damon identity Sep 20, 2009
He s not playing the same role over and over again like Tom Cruise, says Chris Cooper, the gifted character actor who lives in Kingston and worked with Damon in the first two Bourne movies, monster hits based on the Robert Ludlum novels ... Chris Cooper s contrast between analogy of Damon to Cruise is an interesting one. (Boston Globe)
Bundchen and the bun Sep 9, 2009
The movie stars Affleck, Blake Lively, Jon Hamm, Chris Cooper, Jeremy Renner, and Rebecca Hall. A party with 'Style' The creators of Style Boston got their groove on last night, celebrating the launch of their new TV show with a well-attended party at the ICA. The show, which is cohosted by Terri Stanley and Tonya Chen Mezrich, focuses on fashion, design, and all things chic and sophisticated around New England. (Boston Globe)
Garnering attention Sep 5, 2009
(She lives there with her husband, Oscar winner Chris Cooper. You re thrilled that someone has validated your voice, she said, but at the same time the book chronicles a loss. (Boston Globe)
DGC/Interscope to Release Where the Wild Things Are Motion Picture Soundtrack: Original Songs by Karen O and the Kids Aug 21, 2009
"What I initially wanted to do was close to Cat Stevens in Harold & Maude, really simple, but memorably and seamlessly woven into the movie."Working with all these highly-empathetic musicians over of a couple of years on this soundtrack was a lesson in the power of collaboration," says O.Together, Karen O and the Kids created songs that are at times gargantuan and at others stripped-down and bittersweet. Jonze pushed O to pour as much heart and soul as she could muster into the songs, reminding... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Streep marries her art with newfound fun Aug 11, 2009
The turning point may have come with 2002 s Adaptation, in which Streep turned in a high-wire comedy performance as author Susan Orlean, strung out on orchid dust and going homicidal with lust for Chris Cooper s maverick botanist. The Hours (2002) and The Manchurian Candidate (2004) let her play mother hens, one nurturing, the other schemingly villainous. (Boston Globe)
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson shoot films close to Seacoast Jul 26, 2009
Starring: Ben Affleck, Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Maria Bello, Chris Cooper, Craig T. Nelson ... Chris Cooper lives in western Mass. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Legendary Pictures Present Where the Wild Things Are Jul 21, 2009
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The Starting Point: Homelessness in America and a missing plane Jul 10, 2009
Actor Chris Cooper, 58. Football Hall of Famer/criminal O.J. Simpson, 62. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
'Lost Son of Havana' tracks Luis Tiant's return Jul 10, 2009
But there s another side of Tiant, the story told in a new documentary The Lost Son of Havana, directed by Jonathan Hock, produced by the Farrelly brothers and Kris Meyer, and narrated by Chris Cooper. The film follows the aging Tiant on his 2007 trip to his native Cuba. (Boston Globe)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 5-11 Jul 2, 2009
Actor Chris Cooper is 58. TV personality-turned-musician John Tesh is 57. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Suffering from the invasion of celebrity Jun 26, 2009
Chris Cooper moved here, to his wife s home state. I know, you ve never heard of Cooper, but he was great in the Jason Bourne movies, Breach, and other flicks. (Boston Globe)
Pomp, circumstance and a bit of jazz Jun 5, 2009
Cooper keeps moving Kingston's Chris Cooper, who just wrapped work on "The Company Men," is never out of work for long. According to Variety, the Oscar winner just signed to costar with vampire it-boy Robert Pattinson in "Remember Me," a drama about a young man numb after his brother's suicide, and a young woman, played by "Lost" actress Emilie de Ravin, who lives life to its fullest. Cooper, by the way, was among several familiar faces at Wednesday's MGH event honoring people for their... (Boston Globe)
DiCaprio Statue, $30 Rooms Help Japan's Love Hotels Beat Economic Slump May 21, 2009
By Chris Cooper and Makiko Kitamura. May 21 (Bloomberg) -- At 6:30 p.m. on a Friday, s Strangers in the Night fills the lobby of the outside Tokyo. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Local boy participates in event to honor Cops for Kids with Cancer May 15, 2009
The one hundred is co-chaired by Oscar-winning actor Chris Cooper, his wife Marianne Leone and Jay Monahan, executive director of The Players and vice president of the PGA Tour. To learn more about the one hundred visit. (Malden Observer, MA)
Palmer hangs out in Lexington May 11, 2009
An admittedly often-starstruck Kaling said she'd also love to rope in a serious movie star, someone who's known for drama and can do what Alec Baldwin does for "30 Rock." "Kathy Bates, Chris Cooper, Ben Affleck," she said. "These are people who are deeply, deeply funny. You watch 'Good Will Hunting,' and [Affleck] has such amazing comedic timing." Kaling, of course, got her big break mocking Affleck in her critically acclaimed, off-Broadway show "Matt & Ben.". (Boston Globe)
A busy playmaker May 4, 2009
"When I'm in a community and filming . . . instead of just being a 'sighting,' I like to have authentic evenings playing with the band," says Costner, who's in Boston shooting "The Company Men" with Ben Affleck, Tommy Lee Jones, Chris Cooper, and Maria Bello. "In a positive way, my wife's been pushing me to do more of this." Initially, the "Dances With Wolves" director said he demurred. (Boston Globe)
They're off ... to fun horse-racing films May 1, 2009
Laura Hillenbrand's terrific book was adapted to the big screen, and strong performances by Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper and Tobey Maguire make this must see, especially now during Derby season. It's not quite a four-star movie, but it deserves a solid three stars, and your family is certain to enjoy it. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Returning hero Apr 28, 2009
There were familiar faces aplenty in the audience, including former mayor Ray Flynn, congressman Bill Delahunt, Tiant teammate Fred Lynn, former Globie Peter Gammons, Representative Brian Wallace, WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes, former Flyer and Bruin Ken Linseman, actors Bob Wahlberg and Lance Greene, and Oscar winner Chris Cooper and wife Marianne Leone Cooper. (Cooper, who's in town shooting "The Company Men," narrates "The Lost Son of Havana.") The gang gathered beforehand for a beverage at Orleans... (Boston Globe)
Around Town: Only looking for good news Apr 17, 2009
The film, shooting in Boston for the next two months, stars Tommy Lee Jones, Kevin Costner, Ben Affleck and Kingston s Chris Cooper. Billy spent much of last year in New York City working on The Taking of Pelham 123 with Denzel Washington and John Travolta. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Affleck reflects on the role of newspapers Apr 15, 2009
Affleck, who's in town filming "The Company Men" with Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, and Chris Cooper, has been thinking a lot about the fate of newspapers since filming "State of Play," in which he plays an up-and-coming congressman who tangles with a tenacious reporter played by Russell Crowe. "Part of the erosion of newspapers is about new media, but part of it is newspapers' own fault," Affleck said. (Boston Globe)
Old haunts haunting to Tiant Apr 15, 2009
Renewed in return The documentary, narrated by Oscar winner Chris Cooper, captures the essential Tiant: his signature Fu Manchu mustache, now white at the handlebars; the smoke swirling from his homemade cigars; his big smile and sad eyes; his painful inner conflict born from a political standoff he was powerless to resolve. By the end, on an island where freedom is scarce, Tiant is personally liberated by the kindness of the family he has rediscovered. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Big bald Bruins Apr 9, 2009
(It's not the first time a member of the Affleck clan called on a Boston coach for help - Ben's bride Jennifer Garner worked with BU trainer Mike Boyle to get in shape for "The Kingdom.") Affleck is in town shooting director John Wells's downsizing drama, which costars Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Chris Cooper, and "Rachel Getting Married" actress Rosemarie DeWitt, who plays Ben's better half in the film. The crew got an early start yesterday at Gannon. (Boston Globe)
Monday Night at the Movies: 'Seabiscuit' portrays a hero for hard timesLocal presentation to cover Depression-era entertainment Mar 20, 2009
It stars Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper, is rated PG-13 and runs 141 minutes. Written by Laura Hillenbrand and Gary Ross, the movie was nominated for seven Oscars, including best cinematography, best writing and best picture. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Italians cause upset, eliminating Canada Mar 11, 2009
He followed starter Dan Serafini, a left-hander with seven seasons in the majors, and Chris Cooper, another left-hander who spent last season with Grosseto in the Italian League. Cooper, who is from Pittsburgh, explained that his original family name was Cocchiararo. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Naughty lad keeps kit on Feb 18, 2009
" Although coyer than expected about removing his clothes, Cumming has some attire that he is passionate about - his three pairs of rubbery Croc shoes. He claims credit for introducing the footwear to Helen Mirren, possibly destroying her reputation as a style icon, while filming The Tempest with comic Russell Brand, Alfred Molina and Chris Cooper recently. DIVA IN A NAPPY Before making it as a pop star, Kate Miller-Heidke trained as an opera singer, but her next stage role is a long way from... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
All American boy Feb 14, 2009
Cumming told us he's just returned from Hawaii, where he shot "The Tempest" with director Julie Taymor and Kingston's one and only Oscar winner, Chris Cooper. "We did all of our scenes together and I think Chris is lovely and really, really sweet," said Cumming. (Boston Globe)
Michael Shannon finds life odd after Oscar nod Feb 13, 2009
He hopes to build a career like others character actors who have deftly moved to leading roles, such as Chris Cooper or Robert Duvall. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Movies)
'Wingman,' 'Delocated!' premiering this week Feb 8, 2009
Interviews with Lincoln scholars help chart this tragedy as Will Patton ("Numb3rs," "A Mighty Heart") provides Booth's voice and Chris Cooper ("Seabiscuit," "Adaptation") narrates. The 90-minute film airs at 9 p.m. (check local listings). (Athens Banner-Herald)
