On Demand movie listings Nov 19, 2009
While Trumbo s letters are read by actors Michael Douglas, Paul Giamatti, Nathan Lane, Liam Neeson, and David Strathairn, it s the writer s voice that rings loud and clear: cantankerous, eccentric, startlingly lucid. (PG-13; runs through Dec. 3) TY BURR. (Boston Globe)
* US military learn about war from Greek tragedies Nov 16, 2009
The actors in the one-hour reading were David Strathairn, Jeffrey Wright, Gloria Reuben and Adam Driver, a former Marine. The investigation of Major Nidal Malik Hasan, the Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 at Fort Hood in Texas, loomed over the reading, though it was mentioned only a few times during the post-performance discussion. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
There's something about Boston Nov 6, 2009
Time to 'Speak' Actor David Strathairn and Howard Zinn, BU professor emeritus of political science (left, with producer and co-director Chris Moore), were at the Tsai Performing Arts Center last night for a live performance of The People Speak, Zinn s documentary about democracy that features appearances by Matt Damon, John Legend, Marisa Tomei, and a number of other celebs. Strathairn performed excerpts before he and Zinn took questions from the student audience. (Boston Globe)
Oscar Watch: George Clooney, The Coen Brothers And More Oct 3, 2009
"Up in the Air" Over the last few years, the only more surefire way to receive an Oscar nomination than being in a George Clooney film (Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, David Strathairn) is to be named George Clooney ("Syriana," "Michael Clayton," "Good Night, and Good Luck."). This bodes extremely well for Clooney's November 25 drama about a corporate downsizing expert, directed by Jason Reitman ("Juno") and starring fast-rising. (VHI.com -- Music News)
'Cold Souls' Aug 28, 2009
Cast: Paul Giamatti, Dina Korzun, David Strathairn ... It's to Barthes' credit that for a while, even (perhaps especially) after we meet Dr. Flintstein (David Strathairn), the proprietor, we're not sure whether this is meant to be a real process or snake oil. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Bump day in Back Bay Aug 22, 2009
The movie, which eventually will be broadcast on the History Channel, includes monologues by Josh Brolin, Viggo Mortensen, David Strathairn, and Marisa Tomei, as well as performances by Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, and Bob Dylan. Zinn, a legendary lefty and former BU professor, will be at the post-screening reception with People Speak producer Chris Moore. (Boston Globe)
THIRTEEN's American Masters Traces Journey of Dalton Trumbo from Hollywood Success to Blacklisted Screenwriter to Academy-Award Winner in Trumbo Airing Wednesday, September 2 at 8 p.m. on PBS Aug 20, 2009
Features readings of Trumbos letters by Joan Allen, Brian Dennehy, Michael Douglas, Paul Giamatti, Nathan Lane, Josh Lucas, Liam Neeson, David Strathairn, and Donald Sutherland ... An extraordinary cast including Joan Allen, Brian Dennehy, Michael Douglas, Paul Giamatti, Nathan Lane, Josh Lucas, Liam Neeson, David Strathairn, and Donald Sutherland give powerful performances of some of Trumbos collected letters. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Movie Stars: Capsule reviews Aug 15, 2009
With David Strathairn and the intriguing Dina Korzun as a Russian soul mule. (101 min., PG-13) (Wesley Morris). (Boston Globe)
Giamatti sells spoof about a black market for souls Aug 14, 2009
David Strathairn (left) plays Dr. Flintstein, who extracts the soil of Paul Giamatti (right) ... One evening, he sees a New Yorker profile about one Dr. Flintstein (David Strathairn), who extracts people s souls in exchange, if they choose, for someone else s. In his misery, Paul undergoes the procedure, which requires lying down on a bed that feeds you into a big machine that looks like a Claes Oldenburg breath mint ... Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dina Korzun, David Strathairn, Katheryn Winnick,... (Boston Globe)
Cold Souls is a clever look at identity Aug 13, 2009
David Strathairn explains the art of soul extraction to Paul Giamatti in "Cold Souls." ... Starring: Paul Giamatti, David Strathairn, Dina Korzun, Katheryn WinnickDirector: Sophie BarthesRun time: 1 hour, 41 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13 ... David Strathairn is coolly amusing as the deadpan Dr. Flintstein who runs the place, which looks like a day spa designed by Stanley Kubrick. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Capsule reviews: `District 9,' other films Aug 13, 2009
David Strathairn is coolly amusing as the deadpan doctor who runs the place, which looks like a day spa designed by Stanley Kubrick. PG-13 for nudity and brief strong language. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
'Cold Souls': Import Only, By Kurt Loder Aug 8, 2009
The director, a slick Dr. Flintstein (David Strathairn), comes right to the point: After Paul's soul is "disembodied," he can store it in a cryogenic locker there on the premises or, if he prefers "for tax purposes" in New Jersey. "When you've got rid of the soul," Flinstein says, "everything makes so much more sense.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
THE SPIRIT IS CHILLING Aug 7, 2009
David Strathairn is amusing as the crackpot doctor running the soul-storage company, who later offers to temporarily rent Giamatti the soul of what he falsely claims is a Russian poet. This results in a very over-the-top rehearsal -- not to mention marital complications -- so Giamatti returns to reclaim his own soul. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
"Cold Souls" Aug 7, 2009
At the suggestion of his agent, he decides to have his soul removed and placed in cold storage, a service offered by a company -- "conveniently located on Roosevelt Island," the movie tells us -- run by a slick, calm Beelzebub played by David Strathairn. (His character has the amusingly evocative cartoon name "Dr. Flintstein.") Once Giamatti has shed his soul, he finds acting much easier; he's also, suddenly, lousy at it, and his colleagues and loved ones (including his wife, played by Emily... (Salon)
Anthony Lane: “Cold Souls” and “Not Quite Hollywood.” Aug 3, 2009
The head of the outfit, Dr. Flintstein (David Strathairn), explains the options: Your soul will be stored here, or, if you d rather avoid sales tax, it can be shipped to our New Jersey warehouse. I must admit that, when this kind of conversation is dished up, I can t get enough. (New Yorker)
Tony Leung breaks arm in training for kung fu film Jul 14, 2009
The director's most recent film and his English-language debut, "My Blueberry Nights," starred singer Norah Jones, Jude Law, Rachel Weisz, Natalie Portman and David Strathairn. Leung is known for playing subdued characters like the melancholy writer who had a love affair with a married woman in Wong's "In the Mood for Love." That performance won him best actor honors at the Cannes Film Festival in 2000. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Ang Lee takes Venice Golden Lion Jul 6, 2009
George Clooney (l) saw his film's star David Strathairn win best actor ... Its star David Strathairn won the best actor prize for his portrayal of journalist Edward R Murrow. (Yahoo News -- Film Festivals)
HISTORY(TM) and Aniboom Collaborate To Create Short Form Animations For Highly Anticipated The People Speak Film Airing Later This Year Jul 3, 2009
The People Speak will feature dramatic performances chronicling the history of this country, including charter documents, letters, diaries and more, from additional celebrities such as Kerry Washington, David Strathairn, Don Cheadle, Jasmine Guy, Q'orianka Kilcher, Michael Ealy and musical performances from Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Allison Moorer and John Legend. It is from these performances that Aniboom's creator community will be deriving their inspiration and transforming the human... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Movie wants Milwaukee, Chicago actors Jun 30, 2009
Producer Duane Journey says they want 20 to 22 actors for speaking roles in "No God, No Monster." It's an independent film starring Oscar nominated David Strathairn (streh-THEHRN') from "Goodnight and Good Luck.". ADVERTISEMENT. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Beckett game for some fashion Jun 20, 2009
So enthusiastic was Giamatti that he volunteered half the funding and attracted costars Lauren Ambrose, David Strathairn, and Emily Watson. For his part, Giamatti said he has no qualms working with a neophyte. (Boston Globe)
Another feature film to be shot in Milwaukee Jun 19, 2009
Milwaukee will be the primary location for a feature film starring Academy Award-nominee David Strathairn to be shot by a Chicago-area production company this summer ... The film stars David Strathairn, according to Film Wisconsin, the Milwaukee film promotion and services organization credited with bringing "Public Enemies" to the state. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Congressman Affleck meets the press May 22, 2009
Stars George Clooney and David Strathairn. HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS AND ALIENATE PEOPLE (2008). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
HISTORY(TM) Announces Partnership Event With The People Speak Multi-Tiered Marketing and Programming Initiative Apr 17, 2009
THE PEOPLE SPEAK will feature dramatic performances chronicling the history of this country, including charter documents, letters, diaries and more, from such celebrities as Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Viggo Mortensen, David Strathairn, Marisa Tomei, Don Cheadle, Jasmine Guy, Q'orianka Kilcher, Michael Ealy, Kerry Washington, and musical performances from Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Allison Moorer and John Legend. These slices of life will be woven together with archival footage and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Emily is ready to act her age Mar 27, 2009
Browning plays Anna, who returns home after a stay in a psychiatric hospital following the death of her mother to find that her father (David Strathairn) is engaged to her mother's former nurse (Elizabeth Banks). When Anna is visited by her mother's ghost, she and her sister Alex (Arielle Kebbel) set out to uncover the truth about their mother's death. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
L.A. Confidential Mar 13, 2009
Spacey, Crowe and Pearce lead a high-caliber ensemble that includes as a sleazeball tabloid journalist, James Cromwell as the wry Police Captain, David Strathairn as a debonair millionaire pimp, and as the most luxurious and warmhearted hooker ever to grace the screen. Rated similarly. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Paramount Pictures Extends Deal With The Montecito Picture Company and Cold Spring Pictures Feb 19, 2009
The bone-chilling horror film, based on the Korean movie A TALE OF TWO SISTERS, is directed by Thomas and Charles Guard, and stars Elizabeth Banks and David Strathairn. Montecito and Paramount are pairing up on the highly anticipated March release of comedy I LOVE YOU, MAN helmed by John Hamburg, produced by Donald De Line with Paul Rudd and Jason Segel starring, and in the fall, Montecito, Cold Spring and Paramount will release the topical comedy UP IN THE AIR starring George Clooney with Jason... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Spinning with the stars Feb 17, 2009
The documentary, based on Zinn's "A People's History of the United States," features readings and performances by lots of famous folks, including Viggo Mortensen, David Strathairn, Marisa Tomei, John Legend, and Kerry Washington. Affleck on Africa Ben Affleck has penned an essay for Time magazine about his work in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Boston Globe)
'The Uninvited' produces more scoffs than scares Feb 13, 2009
Its protagonist Anna (Emily Browning) has just been sprung from a mental institution and is picked up by her author father (David Strathairn, making a mortgage payment) ... Starring: Emily Browning, Arielle Kebbel, David Strathairn, Elizabeth Banks. (Boston Globe)
The Uninvited Feb 8, 2009
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Film review: 'The Uninvited' is laughable Feb 8, 2009
Starring Emily Browning, Elizabeth Banks, Arielle Kebbel, David Strathairn, and Maya Massar ... Picked up by her dad, Steven (David Strathairn), she soon learns that her mother s private nurse Rachel (Elizabeth Banks) has moved in and become her father s girlfriend, much to the dislike of Anna s older sister Alex (Arielle Kebbel). (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Arts and Entertainment Feb 8, 2009
The movie is an American remake of the Korean horror movie, "A Tale of Two Sisters." The film's main characters are sisters Anna (Emily Browning) and Alex Rydell (Arielle Kebbel, of "The Grudge 2"), their father Steven (David Strathairn), and their soon-to-be stepmom Rachael (Elizabeth Banks). (8/15/07) | (4/28/08) (8/23/07) | (8/25/07). (The Current Online, MO)
