'Green Porno' with Isabella Rossellini Nov 18, 2009
Green Porno' with Isabella Rossellini ... Green Porno' with Isabella Rossellini ... There's a lot of hot sex underwater and in the dirt if you know where to look, according to actor and model Isabella Rossellini, 57, whose latest project is "Green Porno," a series of short films and now a book, in which Rossellini dresses in paper costumes to demonstrate the peculiar mating habits of bugs and sea creatures. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rossellini grapples with making online video pay Sep 30, 2009
Isabella Rossellini On Making Green Porno Web Videos Profitable ... Isabella Rossellini ponders ways to finance her series of Green Porno videos ... The internet is the future for experimental film-making, but the time has come to make online video art profitable, Isabella Rossellini says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
TCA '09: January Press Tour Sep 22, 2009
Critics Tour Scenes: Bugs, Bollywood Los Angeles Isabella Rossellini is host of the lasciviously titled Green Porno, which will launch its second season this year on Sundance Channel. The series is about the sex lives of creatures. (Multichannel News)
On Demand picks Sep 19, 2009
Only Isabella Rossellini, as one of the deaf composer s adoring countesses, seems comfortable here. (R; runs through Oct. 6). (Boston Globe)
Isabella Rossellini's Green Porno adventures Sep 14, 2009
Isabella Rossellini in the short film Green Porno. Isabella Rossellini has established herself as the world's most prominent porn artist specialising in the lusty behavior of bugs, barnacles, shrimp and starfish. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Movie star makes 'Green Porno' Web films Sep 12, 2009
Actress Isabella Rossellini poses for portraits at the 34th Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 ... TORONTO - Isabella Rossellini has established herself as the world's most prominent porn artist specializing in the lusty behavior of bugs, barnacles, shrimp and starfish. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Multichannel Newswire Sep 8, 2009
"Green Porno," the series of short, funny films on Sundance Channel featuring Isabella Rossellini acting out the reproductive activities of animals (If I were a spider. returns to the channel on Sept. 21 (8 p.m.) with a more direct pro-environmental message. (Multichannel News)
IRossellini Gets More 'Explicit' In Sundance's New 'Green Porno' Season Sep 7, 2009
"Green Porno," the series of short, funny films on Sundance Channel featuring Isabella Rossellini acting out the reproductive activities of animals (If I were a spider ... HarperStudio's GREEN PORNO: A Book and Short Films by Isabella Rossellini hits stores Sept. 22, with a DVD of all 18 episodes. (Multichannel News)
5Top: Cheers! Movies that make you lift a glass Aug 3, 2009
Theres an interesting subset of beer movies from the slob comedy perfection of Animal House to the esoteric The Saddest Music in the World, which features Isabella Rossellini sporting a pair of lager-filled glass legs but Ive always had a soft spot for Bob and Doug McKenzie. Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas took their goofy SCTV characters to the big screen with this unhinged comedy-adventure about a megalomaniac (Max von Sydow. (MSNBC -- News)
Show goes on, minus Ida Jun 26, 2009
Ensler interviewed famous women like Italian actress Isabella Rossellini, and framed their stories with her own personal journey through the serial seductions of low carb diets, ab rollers and personal trainers, to the wise words of a woman who taught her how to love her body. The Good Body runs at the Sime Darby Convention Centre in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur until Sunday at 8. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Two Lovers, one mystery Jun 5, 2009
The Brooklyn-set romance also stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Leonard's disturbed neighbour and Isabella Rossellini as his mother, but it is Phoenix who has brought the film to global attention. The Oscar-nominated star (Gladiator, Walk the Line) announced his retirement from acting late last year, but it was his now legendary appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman in February, ostensibly to promote Two Lovers, that intrigued fans worldwide. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
How Guy Maddin found his Winnipeg May 12, 2009
Once was to ride, as the sole passenger, working as a production assistant, the train used in Terrence Malick's Days of Heaven from Winnipeg to Alberta, and the other time was to visit the set of my collaboration with Isabella Rossellini, My Dad Is 100 Years Old. For this latter visit he just dropped in on this blasted-out, very postwar-Italian-looking dark movie theatre where we were shooting an unheated movie theatre and I think Isabella went over to him for maybe just 20 minutes and poured... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
'Two Lovers' an in-your-face look at love May 8, 2009
Also fierce in a supporting role is Isabella Rossellini as Leonard's brittle mother, who has some pretty serious issues herself when it comes to her relationship with her son. "Two Lovers" isn't the easiest or most comfortable film to watch, and it certainly doesn't flood over with romance, but there is something weirdly compelling about it. (Fresno Bee)
Adoration pieces together a dour puzzle May 7, 2009
And while Khanjian seems to keep a fairly low profile off-screen, her film work continues to dazzle; shes an exotic beauty in the mold of Isabella Rossellini, but she takes risks as boldly as anyone working in cinema today. Egoyan will continue to make some of this generations most provocative and enduring films; Adoration just isnt one of them. (MSNBC -- Movies)
New on DVD: 'Doubt,' 'Pre-Code Hollywood,' 'Il Generale' Apr 10, 2009
Extras, extras: Interview subjects include Isabella Rossellini; historian Tag Gallagher's visual essay; booklet. ALSO OUT ON DVD. (USA Today -- Life)
Isabella Rosselini's Green Porno Apr 9, 2009
Director and star Isabella Rossellini in season 2 of her webseries Green Porno on sundance ... Despite her Hollywood pedigree, Isabella Rossellini has sought decidedly novel roles. (Time.com)
Casting Set for Riverworld and The Phantom Apr 8, 2009
Isabella Rossellini is Guest Star ... Isabella Rossellini will guest star in a villainous turn as Lithia, the head of an experimental mind control program. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Check out pre-Unabomber Joaquin Phoenix at The Music Hall Apr 4, 2009
It's only 110 minutes and it includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw and Isabella Rossellini. Don't pretend you're too busy or it's too expensive. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Isabella Rossellini on "Green Porno" Apr 1, 2009
Isabella Rossellini on "Green Porno". The actress discusses how she created her show "Green Porno," and the scandalous nature of bugs and fish. (Salon)
Isabella Rossellini gets it on with sea animals Apr 1, 2009
Video: Isabella Rossellini and the sex lives of fish. April 1, 2009 | When Isabella Rossellini sees that we have a video camera, she calls for her makeup artist. (Salon)
ISABELLA ROSSELLINI Mar 29, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009 Last Update: 07:45 AM EDT. THE ACTRESS AND ANIMAL FANATIC CREATES WILD SEX-ED SERIES. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Mini movie reviews Mar 20, 2009
But while there are moments of humor and a sublimely witty, almost surreal performance from Isabella Rossellini the overall mood is earnest and anguished. The picture s basic conflict is one Gray has explored before: the tension between the individual spirit and the ways of the tribe. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hollywood Supports WWF's Earth Hour as Sets Go Dark on "CSI," "Dancing with the Stars," "Price is Right" and "Entertainment Tonight" Mar 20, 2009
I.Am, Isabella Rossellini, Edward James Olmos, Mary Hart of "Entertainment Tonight," George Lopez, Janeane Garofalo, Linkin Park and others will join hundreds of millions of people around the world in demanding action on climate change. The CBS Network has committed to turning out all non-essential lights at its CBS Television City complex for Earth Hour while the sets, and some of the stars of TV shows will do the same, including: Dancing with the Stars" (as well as Tom Bergeron),... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Film review: 'Two Lovers' is a solid story Mar 19, 2009
Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw, Isabella Rossellini, Elias Koteas, and Moni Moshonov. Rated R.. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Sundance Channel Spells 'Green' F-U-N Mar 10, 2009
Emphasizing that green is fun and powerful, the network's spots will feature the new Sundance Channel's Faces of Green personalities, including series stars David de Rothschild (Eco Trip), Josh Dorfman (The Lazy Environmentalist) and Isabella Rossellini (Green Porno). These personalities really represent the best of environmental content out there and are really addressing the issues that we hope will inspire, entertain and also cause our audience to make some positive differences in this... (Multichannel News)
'Two Lovers,' 4 stars Mar 6, 2009
He's now living in an apartment with his parents (Moni Moshonov and Isabella Rossellini, both excellent), and working in his father's dry-cleaning shop. His father is in negotiations to sell his business to another man. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
If 'Two Lovers' is Phoenix's last film, it's a fitting finale Feb 27, 2009
But he also nails the drama of a smart, fallen man trying to find his feet again, shaking off the babying fears of his mother (Isabella Rossellini, who you'd never expect to find in Brooklyn but who's touchingly shopworn nonetheless) and confused over which road to take ... Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw, Isabella Rossellini, Elias Koteas. (Boston Globe)
'Two Lovers' Feb 27, 2009
One is Sandra (Vinessa Shaw), daughter of the businessman who wants to buy the dry cleaning business operated by Leonard's parents (Isabella Rossellini and Moni Monoshov). The other is Michelle (Gwyneth Paltrow), a new and emotionally needy neighbor who lives across the courtyard. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Review: Phoenix Flies Low In Film Swan Song Feb 21, 2009
Isabella Rossellini plays Leonard's mother, and while it's difficult to see the sexy actress from "Blue Velvet" be comfortable in her aging skin, she is able to captivatingly portray the only woman that truly understands Leonard. Then there are the new women who enter Leonard's life during our two-hour glimpse into this slice of life. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
The Phoenix Rises Feb 14, 2009
Leonard is the only son of an Israeli immigrant couple in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn (wonderfully played by Isabella Rossellini and Israeli actor Moni Moshonov). Recently released from the hospital after a suicide attempt, he's moved in with his parents and started work at his father's dry-cleaning business. (Slate)
Concern for Joaquin grows Feb 13, 2009
Phoenix stared blankly when he was asked to recall a fun experience while working with Isabella Rossellini on his new film 'Two Lovers' much to the amusement of the studio audience, who couldn't help laughing. When Letterman moved on to Phoenix's new career in music, he still failed to engage with the star. (iAfrica.com)
THERE'S NOT MUCH TO LOVE Feb 13, 2009
Phoenix plays a glum misfit who lives with his parents (Isabella Rossellini, Moni Moshonov) and works at their dry- cleaning business. For unknown reasons, he attracts attention from not one but two beautiful women (Paltrow, a legal assistant who lives in the building, and Vinessa Shaw, the hooker from "Eyes Wide Shut," whose parents are friends of the family). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
REVIEW: * * * for Phoenix's 'Two Lovers' Feb 13, 2009
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw, Isabella RosselliniDirector: James GrayDistributor: Magnolia PicturesRating: R for language, some sexuality and brief drug useRunning time: One hour, 48 minutesOpens today in New York and Los Angeles ... His mother (a fine Isabella Rossellini) takes to peering under his closed bedroom door, nervously spying on her son. (USA Today -- Life)
'Late Show' Marred By Bizarre Joaquin Phoenix Interview... Feb 13, 2009
" Phoenix later uttered a simple "yes" when asked if it was fun to act alongside "Two Lovers" co-star Isabella Rossellini. Letterman then asked Phoenix if he has any fun stories to tell the audience. Again, Phoenix looked lost, as if he didn't understand the question. Letterman asked the actor to keep the "Late Show" in mind when his new hip-hop career takes off because "we want to be there. " "Well, I'd love to come on this show and perform," Phoenix said, setting the stage for some of the most... (The Drudge Report)
Love in Brooklyn; death in Naples Feb 12, 2009
Leonard's parents -- wonderfully played by Isabella Rossellini and the Israeli actor Moni Moshonov -- are immigrants, figures from the Old World, temporally and culturally cut off from Leonard's rootless American existence. (Merely by her presence, Rossellini suggests another Old World connection, to the heritage of European cinema. (Salon)
Two Lovers, not one moment of interest Feb 11, 2009
The film clocks in at 110 minutes, but between the dreary story and the oppressively gray cinematography (by Joaqun Baca-Asay), youll swear it was twice as long. Even lively performers like Koteas, Isabella Rossellini and Julie Budd (making a long-awaited return to the big screen 27 years after The Devil and Max Devlin) cant cut through the murk. (Incidentally, I never bought Rossellini as anything but Italian and Catholic for a second in this film, even though she was great as an... (MSNBC -- Movies)
SCORSESE BY EBERT Feb 8, 2009
Scorsese provides the introduction to the book, and Ebert recounts everything from the director's cocaine addition (and the 1978 overdose that nearly killed him) to how his ill-fated romance with Isabella Rossellini led to some bizarre, obsessive behaviors. Scorsese could not see a film with Nastassja Kinski because she reminded him too much of Rossellini. (New York Post -- Opinions)
