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    Is Aerosmith auditioning a singer?  Nov 21, 2009
    Starring the likes of Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Marisa Tomei, Kerry Washington, Viggo Mortensen, Danny Glover, Lupe Fiasco, Q orianka Kilcher, Allison Moorer, and Mike O Malley, it debuts on the History Channel Dec. 13. Shout-out from Cruise. (Boston Globe)

    Starr report  Nov 17, 2009
    Tyra Bankswelcomes the four finalists from "America's Next Top Model" on Wednesday's "Tyra," just hours bef 00001626 ore crowning the winner (this time around, all "Top Model" wannabes are 5'7" and under). To cele brate the show's season finale, "Tyra" will hold a contest after Wednesday's show, asking viewers to log onto tyrashow.com to vote for their favorite finalist. * * * History Channel's "The Peo ple Speak" doesn't premiere until Dec. 13, but executive producers Matt Damon, Josh Brolin,... (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    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)

    Studio Hopes Hispanics Find 'Nacho' Tasty  Nov 1, 2009
    A case in point: Marisa Tomei (an American of Italian descent) playing a Cuban refugee in the 1995 movie "The Perez Family." Or even Al Pacino (of Sicilian descent) playing Cuban immigrant Tony Montana in "Scarface.". Other than Jack Black, most of the cast is Mexican. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)

    * OTHER RELEASES  Oct 16, 2009
    Steve Buscemi and Marisa Tomei also star in this flick, which never made it to US theaters. Honor. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Rush Limbaugh: Nobel Gang 'Suicide Bombed' Self  Oct 10, 2009
    " At MSNBC, Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough derided the award as "hilarious," and asked to play a Saturday Night Live clip. "I have got to stop right here," said Scarborough, a former GOP congressman. "I guarantee that Marisa Tomei did more to win the Academy Award in 'My Cousin Vinny' than Barack Obama has done to win the Nobel Prize. " ? 2009 Newsmax. All rights reserved. | | Special Links: Newsmax.com America's News Page? 2009 Newsmax.com All Rights Reserved. (Newsmax)

    Friday TV: Being Erica  Aug 27, 2009
    Marisa Tomei, Stanley Tucci and Susan Sarandon provide fascinating perspectives on an industry bent on a one-dimensional portrayal of Italian characters as hoarse, gravely-voice mobsters. Tomei muses that her "gum-smacking, fast-talking" character in My Cousin Vinny was implicitly considered vapid despite her intelligence. (Sydney Morning Herald -- 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)

    Bollywood copy case 'is settled'  Aug 8, 2009
    Marisa Tomei won a best supporting actress Oscar for My Cousin Vinny. A Hollywood film studio has accepted a $200,000 (120,000) settlement from the Bollywood film producer it says copied its movie My Cousin Vinny, reports say. (BBC News -- South Asia)

    Good cable shows lost in confusing schedules  Aug 1, 2009
    Consider the issue facing the History Channel, which came to the Television Critics Association summer press tour Wednesday and brought along, of all people, Matt Damon and Marisa Tomei, to promote the documentary "The People Speak." The film is littered with stars, including Don Cheadle and Viggo Mortensen and musicians like Eddie Vedder, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan, all touting the merits of grassroots democracy. This might be something a diverse audience - maybe even a younger audience... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Damon gets political in documentary  Aug 1, 2009
    " Joining Damon in reading letters, speeches and text from famous and not-so famous Americans are such stars as Josh Brolin, Viggo Mortensen, Morgan Freeman and Marisa Tomei. "The material is inherently dramatic," says Tomei, who recited the words of factory worker Harriet Hanson Robinson at a 2003 celebration of the millionth copy of Zinn's book sold and in the documentary. "You don't have to wonder, 'How am I going to rephrase that. or 'How am I going to make it through this scene. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Damon boosting history documentary  Jul 31, 2009
    Damon is an executive producer of "The People Speak," a History Channel documentary that features Damon, Marisa Tomei and other celebrities performing selections from diaries, speeches and other sources from American history. The show is adapted from Howard Zinn's controversial "A People's History of the United States," which narrated the story of Americans' struggle for social justice through the eyes of ordinary people. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Matt Damon Gets Political In Documentary  Jul 31, 2009
    "The Bourne Ultimatum" star reads the declaration in "The People Speak," an upcoming History Channel movie co-executive produced by Damon and based on Howard Zinn's book, "A People's History of the United States." Joining Damon in reading letters, speeches and text from famous and not-so famous Americans are such stars as Josh Brolin, Viggo Mortensen, Morgan Freeman and Marisa Tomei. "The material is inherently dramatic," says Tomei, who recited the words of factory worker Harriet Hanson... (KFOXTV.com, TX)

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    Matt Damon gets political in documentary - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    ‘The Wrestler’ available on Comcast Movies and Events  Jul 8, 2009
    With Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood. (R; runs through Oct. 25) TY BURR. (Boston Globe)

    HISTORY(TM) and Aniboom Collaborate To Create Short Form Animations For Highly Anticipated The People Speak Film Airing Later This Year  Jul 3, 2009
    Aniboom to Infuse Animation into Narrative Performances by A-List Talent Including Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Marisa Tomei, Bruce Springsteen, and Morgan Freeman, Among Others ... NEW YORK, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- HISTORY(TM) and Aniboom, the world's first virtual animation studio, announced today a collaboration that will enable talented animators to create unique interpretations of 10 readings and musical performances by A-list talent and compete for $35,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    The 15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards Will Air Live on VH1, Friday, January 15, 2010  May 29, 2009
    Attending the show in 2009 was a who's who of Hollywood including: Amy Adams, Jason Alexander, Kevin Bacon, Christian Bale, Elizabeth Banks, Angela Bassett, Simon Beaufoy, Kate Beckinsale, Kristen Bell, Dustin Lance Black, Danny Boyle, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Josh Brolin, Philippe Claudel, Common, Patrick Creadon, Penelope Cruz, Viola Davis, Laura Dern, Alexandre Desplat, Rosemarie DeWitt, Clint Eastwood, Aaron Eckhart, Danny Elfman, Dakota Fanning, Ari Folman, Brendan Fraser, Richard Gere,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Prepare to Take Damnation Online...  May 28, 2009
    Blue Omega's film productions include Dark Ride, released by Lions Gate Films and psychological thriller Danika, starring academy award winner Marisa Tomei and Craig Bierko. Blue Omega is now moving into the video game space with Damnation, a genre-blending action shooter. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    The Wrestler on DVD  May 26, 2009
    The Wrestler stars Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood and follows the life struggles of fictional pro-wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson ... The Wrestler, directed by Daniel Aronofsky, the experimental mind behind Requiem for a Dream and The Fountain, also stars Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood ... Marisa Tomei as Cassidy. (Suite101.com)

    A big night for this Ratt pack  May 23, 2009
    Though out of fashion for much of the past two decades, Ratt is enjoying a minor revival these days thanks to the movie "The Wrestler," which features the band's long-ago hit, "Round and Round," in a pivotal bar scene between the washed-up professional wrestler played by Mickey Rourke and the aging stripper played by Marisa Tomei. At 52, Pearcy is the rock 'n' roll equivalent of Rourke's character. (Boston Globe)

    Obama hits sexy list  May 15, 2009
    Last Updated: 08:59am 15 May 2009. 5 19 SPONSORED LINKS. (iAfrica.com)

    sports@timesnews.Rourke's 'Wrestler' award-winning  May 11, 2009
    When he has enough money, he visits a strip club to watch his favorite dancer, Cassidy (Marisa Tomei), who, like Randy, uses her body to feed the illusions of an audience. He tries unsuccessfully to reconnect with his daughter, Stephanie (Evan Rachel Wood), who bitterly represents a time of his life he abandoned long ago. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Studio sues over Bollywood 'copy'  May 6, 2009
    Marisa Tomei collected an Oscar for her role in My Cousin Vinny ... Comic crime caper My Cousin Vinny earned co-star Marisa Tomei an Oscar for best supporting actress. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    May-September romance – straight to video  Apr 28, 2009
    The Wrestler (2008) is out on DVD, with Mickey Rourke's comeback triumph as Randy (The Ram) Robinson opposite Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood. Unlike the Blu-ray version, which offers a making-of bonus, the DVD has only a music video of the closing song, Bruce Springsteen's The Wrestler. (Globe and Mail -- 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)

    Farhan, Imran in Vagina Monologues  Mar 19, 2009
    In the US, Hollywood actors such as Jane Fonda and Marisa Tomei have performed in the play. Bollywood stars, on the other hand, haven't been easy to convince. (India Times, India)

    Friday Night Lights, Season 3  Mar 16, 2009
    Hmm, now I am back to The Wrestler, and Marisa Tomei trying to sell a lap dance to a bunch of barely of-age boys. Clearly, I need to see more movies. (Slate)

    Bad Manners: Jennifer Aniston Snickers at Brad Pitt's Oscar Loss  Feb 28, 2009
    "Marisa Tomei - that soft, wavy side-swept hair was so elegant and romantic. Penelope Cruz was very Audrey Hepburn and oozed simple, but classy elegance," she added. "Amanda Seyfried brought back old Hollywood glamour with a touch of new Hollywood youth. Frieda Pinto's hair was simply pulled back to not take away from the design of her blue Galliano dress. And Natalie Portman looked angelic and composed with the soft waves of hair pulled back, simple and beautiful.". (Fox News)

    End of the line  Feb 27, 2009
    The only companionship Randy has is stripper Cassidy (Marisa Tomei) ... Starring: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Red carpet matric dance  Feb 26, 2009
    Best Supporting Actress nominee Marisa Tomei arrives for the 81st Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California on February 22, 2009 ... See the incredible creation that Marisa Tomei wore to the Oscars for your inspiration, and then tone it down. (iAfrica.com)

    First Lady of San Francisco Bares All in Raunchy 'Threesome' Sex Scene  Feb 26, 2009
    The comeback star thanked everyone from director Darren Aronofsky to co-stars Marisa Tomei and Eric Roberts and even the Santa Monica Police Department for "giving him a pillow to sleep on in the streets ten years ago" but notably left out - his reel-life daughter Evan Rachel Wood who he was recently linked too as a real-life love interest. Despite all the success Rourke has garnered from his acting resurgence, the film almost wasn't made because of Rourke's attachment. (Fox News)

    Slumdog’ celebrations fill Mumbai’s crowded slums (52)  Feb 26, 2009
    Albany Democrat Herald: Mid-Valley News. Last modified: Monday, February 23, 2009 12:37 PM PST. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    On the Oscar red carpet, the spectacle begins  Feb 25, 2009
    lope Cruz, in a 60-year-old vintage Balmain dress, Marisa Tomei in Versace and Natalie Portman wearing Rodarte ... Marisa Tomei's ivory pleated Versace drew raves on one blog, while Angelina Jolie's strapless black dress with a swish of draping at the front was widely deemed a bore. (International Herald Tribune)

    Oscars: some delights, some groans  Feb 25, 2009
    He blathered on about how he preferred to see Marisa Tomei dressed, a reference to her topless role in "The Wrestler." And when he thanked Hathaway for stopping by, he looked into the camera instead of at the actress. The worst moment was the quick chat with Hollywood's power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. (Fresno Bee)

    Jokin' Joaquin: Phoenix Wanted to Be Insulted By the Academy  Feb 25, 2009
    We also spotted a super smiley Sienna Miller buzzing about (apparently she came straight to Cecconi's from LAX after flying in from London) as well as Eva Longoria and Ryan Philippe (who certainly both love their cigarettes), Harvey Weinstein, Josh Hartnett, Elton John, Marisa Tomei, Oliver Stone, David Furnish, Elizabeth Banks and Juliette Lewis (wearing a witch hat. Seriously. (Fox News)

    Catty Confrontation: Did Aniston Try To Catch Jolie In The Act?  Feb 24, 2009
    Also spotted at the very chic but very scaled-back bash was anyone and everyone including Meryl Streep, Natalie Portman, Sarah-Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Marisa Tomei, Uma Thurman, Halle Berry, Kate Winslet, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Tilda Swinton who was seen getting quite affectionate with the very young, good-looking man she brought as her date despite the ring on her wedding finger. "My husband doesn t like going to these things," she was overheard explaining to partiers. (Fox News)

    Red carpet glamour rules the night  Feb 24, 2009
    Similarly, Marisa Tomei's dove gray, one-shoulder Versace gown with spiraling origami pleats was so ornate, you barely noticed her ... Brangelina on the red carpet, Marisa Tomei and more. (Los Angeles Times)

    'Benjamin Button,' Mickey Rourke snubbed by Oscar  Feb 24, 2009
    The acclaimed movie garnered two nominations, but Rourke lost out to "Milk" star Sean Penn, and Marisa Tomei lost the supporting actress race to Penelope Cruz for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona.". Rourke, 56, is "the likeliest one to go back to where he disappeared to," said John Wilson, organizer of the Razzie Awards, which honor the worst films in Hollywood. (Reuters)

    Oscar joy for Slumdog Millionaire  Feb 24, 2009
    Cruz faced some stiff competition from Marisa Tomei in The Wrestler. "Thank you Woody for trusting me with this beautiful character," she said. (BBC News -- Americas)

    Jason picks the Oscar winners  Feb 24, 2009
    As a washed-up pro wrestler who returns to the ring for one last match, Rourke channels the pain incurred from his own unfortunate past, and harnesses the power of these feelings and experiences to create a truly vivid portrait of a man who lives life on his own terms " and pays the consequences. Rourke has won his share of awards, and stands a very good shot here. But given that Milk will probably come up short in other big categories, this award will be looked on as an opportunity to... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Oscar red carpet  Feb 24, 2009
    Embracing the near-naked look were Marisa Tomei in a one-shoulder pleated number by Versace, best supporting actress Penelope Cruz in strapless vintage Balmain and Anne Hathaway in a silver strapless with turbo-charged fishtail. The under-the-sea look was huge this year, prompting many a fashion pundit to wonder whether we'd flashed back to 1986 (especially Hathaway, whose gown was decorated with what appeared to be scales). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    The top looks on the Oscars red carpet  Feb 24, 2009
    In total, the best-dressed women of the night span 28 years, from 16-year-old Miley Cyrus to 44-year-old Marisa Tomei. See all of our favorites, including Amanda Seyfried and Vanessa Hudgens, on InStyle. (CNN -- Showbiz)

    Winslet Deemed Fashion Winner, Too  Feb 24, 2009
    The night also saw a shift in Oscar fashion trends, Rubenstein noted: "It used to be Oscar's about glitz, glitz, sparkle, sparkle, beads. And this time, it's so much about the detail in the dresses, the incredible pleating in Marisa Tomei's gown. Anne Hathaway had huge pailettes that basically cascaded down to the bottom of the dress. On Oscar night, it wasn't the devil in the detail, according to Rubenstein. Anything but. He admired "the detail work. The technology involved in making gowns thee... (CBS News -- Early Show)

    OSCAR ROUNDUP  Feb 24, 2009
    "Slumdog rules Oscars with 8 prizes, best pictureBy DAVID GERMAINAP Movie WriterLOS ANGELES Slumdog Millionaire took the best-picture Academy Award and seven other Oscars on Sunday, including director for Danny Boyle, whose ghetto-to-glory story paralleled the film s unlikely rise to Hollywood s summit.The other top winners: Kate Winslet, best actress for the Holocaust-themed drama The Reader ; Sean Penn, best actor for the title role of Milk ; Heath Ledger, supporting actor for The Dark... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Oscar after-parties flash global glitter  Feb 24, 2009
    Best actor winner Sean Penn and nominees Taraji P. Henson, Marisa Tomei, Amy Adams and Anne Hathaway were just a few of the stars who made the Governors Ball at the Kodak Theater their first post-Oscars stop. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- News)

    From 'Dolly' to 'WALL--E'  Feb 24, 2009
    "I walked around and saw Marisa Tomei and Miley Cyrus and Danny Glover," Shire said. "But Wolfgang was the real star." When we rang her yesterday, the flame-haired foodie was relaxing. (Boston Globe)

    Join all the star-studded fun at the post-Oscar parties  Feb 24, 2009
    Who: Among the guests at the first official party following the Academy Awards were Anne Hathaway, Adrien Brody, Sean Penn, Amy Adams, Emile Hirsch, Marisa Tomei, Freida Pinto, Dev Patel and Viola Davis. Quotables: "Where's the bar? I need a shot of something!" Taraji P. Henson said as she strolled into the party. (USA Today -- Life)

    COO Peter Chernin to depart News Corp. in June  Feb 24, 2009
    On Sunday night, Chernin had seemed in an upbeat mood, and he attended a party at a club on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood for both movies, joined by the entire "Slumdog" cast and crew, "Wrestler" nominee Marisa Tomei, Danny Glover, Serena Williams and other celebrities. "Good night for us, huh?" Chernin told a reporter, but declined to answer a question. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    Studio Hopes Hispanics Find 'Nacho' Tasty  Feb 24, 2009
    A case in point: Marisa Tomei (an American of Italian descent) playing a Cuban refugee in the 1995 movie "The Perez Family." Or even Al Pacino (of Sicilian descent) playing Cuban immigrant Tony Montana in "Scarface.". Other than Jack Black, most of the cast is Mexican. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)

    STARS SASHAY THROUGH VF PARTY WITH ...  Feb 24, 2009
    Amy Adams, who walked a high wire between Marisa Tomei, Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson, and winner Penelope Cruz: "I was quite nervous about the whole thing this year." Heidi Klum: "Seal and I love movies. It's what we do weekends.". Vanity Fair should work for the Palomar Observatory. (New York Post -- Gossip)

    Are the Oscars recession-proof?  Feb 24, 2009
    "We honor you, Marisa Tomei," Swinton says in a seriously grandiose tone, but the Oscar goes to Penelope Cruz. I feel a little relieved when this unruly crowd of legendary actresses exits the stage, replaced by a sketch involving Tina Fey and Steve Martin. (Salon)

    2009 Oscar Winners List  Feb 23, 2009
    Performance By An Actress In A Supporting Role WINNER: Penlope Cruz in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" Amy Adams in "Doubt" Viola Davis in "Doubt" Taraji P. Henson in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Marisa Tomei in "The Wrestler". Achievement In Directing WINNER: Danny Boyle for "Slumdog Millionaire" David Fincher for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Ron Howard for "Frost/Nixon" Gus Van Sant for "Milk" Stephen Daldry for "The Reader". (VHI.com -- Music News)

    O'Brien's blog  Feb 23, 2009
    I thought it was Milf starring Marisa Tomei. Oyyh veh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Oscars: Hollywood Insider news  Feb 23, 2009
    Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei just swung by and I was apparently the first person to alert Marisa to the fact that Mickey said "Melissa" in his spectacularly rambling speech at yesterday's Indie Spirits. Rourke, who is wearing pictures of his recently-departed dog, Loki, on both his lapel and his necklace, didn't have much time for questions, and Tomei, when asked how she's changed in the seven years since she was last here, said, "Wow! You're asking the tough questions...." She did admit that... (CNN -- Showbiz)

    Too Predictable? Oscars Aim to Shake Things Up  Feb 23, 2009
    Audiences can count on a healthy dose of stars among the acting nominees, who include past Oscar winners Meryl Streep, Sean Penn, Angelina Jolie and Marisa Tomei. Jolie's romantic partner, Brad Pitt, also is nominated, along with Kate Winslet, Anne Hathaway, Penelope Cruz and Robert Downey Jr.. (Newsmax)

    STARS CALLED ON THE CARPET  Feb 23, 2009
    Marisa Tomei wore a pearl-colored gown that was such an extraordinary exercise in pleating, it more than made up for the lack of hue. And if you're going to go pale, make it embellished. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Oscar Fashions: Hits, Misses  Feb 23, 2009
    Marisa Tomei in a pearl gray Versace that arrived on Sunday morning. Melissa Leo in a copper chiffon gown by Badgley Mischka. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Oscar gold no guarantee of future success  Feb 23, 2009
    Even actors like Marisa Tomei, who won a supporting Academy Award in 1993 for her role in the comedy My Cousin Vinny and who is nominated again this year for The Wrestler, spent several years in relative obscurity. "If you look at Cuba Gooding Jr and Marisa Tomei, you've got two different things," Harris said ... "You've got one who was a guy who never was able to follow with a good part. He did terrible things. Marisa Tomei just couldn't get a footing.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Stars and starlets opt for classic Oscar glamour  Feb 23, 2009
    Marisa Tomei, a supporting actress nominee, also stepped up to the plate in a white Versace with layer upon layer of pleated fabric -- designers did cheat on the cloth, forcing escorts to do a red carpet dance to avoid stepping on the many long trains of the gowns. Hair pulled back at the nape of the neck or soft, flowing curls and waves were among the big looks in do's; a don't was nominee Melissa Leo's beauty-parlor hair that felt a little bit Donna Reed. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Betting on Oscars could get tricky  Feb 23, 2009
    It's never easy money did you really have Marisa Tomei winning over Vanessa Redgrave in 1993. but it's tempting. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Is The Wrestler a Chick Flick?  Feb 23, 2009
    Despite her , Jess, though Marisa Tomei performed her heart out as the pole dancer Mickey Rourke courts in The Wrestler, her () character didn't quite sell meshowing more compassion than passion in the film's fleeting love story ... Marisa Tomei plays that same old trope, the hooker (or in this case, stripper) with a heart of gold ... As our own Dana Stevens , "I hope Marisa Tomei won't be overlooked for what I consider the single best female performance of the year, supporting or otherwise.... (Slate)

    ICG Publicists Awards  Feb 23, 2009
    Cheat Sheets: Leonardo DiCaprio, Richard Jenkins, Frank Langella, Sean Penn, Brad Pitt, Mickey Rourke James Cromwell, Robert Downey Jr., Ralph Fiennes, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Heath Ledger, Michael Shannon Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Angelina Jolie, Kristin Scott Thomas, Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet Amy Adams, Penelope Cruz, Viola Davis, Taraji Henson, Marisa Tomei, Kate Winslet GLOBAL CONTENDERS. As usual, overseas talent stands poised to take many of Hollywood's top prizes this awards season. (Variety)

    Penelope Cruz wins best supporting actress award  Feb 23, 2009
    Also nominated in the category were Amy Adams and Viola Davis for ``Doubt,'' Taraji P. Henson for ``The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'' and Marisa Tomei for ``The Wrestler. . (India Times)

    Winners and nominees, Oscars 2009  Feb 23, 2009
    Supporting Actress: Amy Adams, "Doubt" Penlope Cruz, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" Viola Davis, "Doubt" Taraji P. Henson, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Marisa Tomei, "The Wrestler.". 6. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Useless Knowledge: Test savvy on this year's nominees  Feb 23, 2009
    The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Heath Ledger wins Oscar for The Joker  Feb 23, 2009
    " Other nominees included Viola Davis for Doubt, Marisa Tomei for The Wrestler, Taraji P. Henson for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Amy Adams for Doubt. Born in Madrid in 1974, Cruz appeared destined for a career in the entertainment industry almost as soon as she could walk. As a child she entertained family members by mimicking popular television commercials. Her initial creative outlet was dancing however, and she was soon enrolled at Spain's National Conservatory where she studied... (The Age, Australia)

    Penelope Cruz wins supporting actress Oscar  Feb 23, 2009
    Also nominated in the category were Amy Adams and Viola Davis for "Doubt," Taraji P. Henson for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and Marisa Tomei for "The Wrestler.". The award was presented jointly by five actresses who had previously won the award, Tilda Swinton, Whoopi Goldberg, Goldie Hawn, Angelica Huston and Eva Marie Saint. (Lompoc Record, CA)

    And the Oscar goes to?  Feb 23, 2009
    Marisa Tomei in The Wrestler ... McInally's comments on "Slumdog "Millionaire":An early win in the Adapted Screenplay category for "Slumdog" will suggest that it should win big throughout the night. If it goes to "Benjamin Button" or "The Reader," all bets are off -- and a win for "The Reader" could suggest that it's on its way to an upset of "Crash" or "Shakespeare in Love" proportions.)Although you can build a case in the Best Song category for "Down to Earth," from "Wall-E." If "Jai Ho" wins,... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Oscars blather and photos  Feb 23, 2009
    Eva Marie Saint speaks about Viola Davis, Anjelica Huston talks about Penelope Cruz, Whoopi Goldberg talks about Amy Adams, Goldie Hawn talks about Taraji P. Henson, Tilda talks about Marisa Tomei. And the Oscar goes to. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Oscar Nominations Refresher: 'Slumdog Millionaire,' Heath Ledger Are Among Favorites  Feb 23, 2009
    Rourke's co-star in that film, Oscar-winner Marisa Tomei, was also honored, earning a Best Supporting Actress nod for her role as a stripper. The category also includes Amy Adams ("Doubt"), Pen. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    OSCARS:AP writers pick 'Slumdog' to win best picture  Feb 22, 2009
    "GERMAIN:It would be one of the biggest shockers in Oscar history if Heath Ledger did not win for his final completed role. Everything about "The Dark Knight" raised the bar on the superhero genre, but Ledger's reinvention of Batman adversary the Joker seemed to come from a place of true madness and chaos.This was not just a comic-book villain; this was an Olympian force of evil whose bad makeup job accentuated the fact that a real demon lurked beneath. Ledger made this repellent madman... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    OSCAR'S BIG NIGHT: From 'Milk' to Viola Davis, T&D staffer offers top picks  Feb 22, 2009
    Marisa Tomei in "The Wrestler": Nobody plays the hooker with the heart of gold better than Tomei, who won in this category for her role as the wise-cracking Brooklyn girlfriend in the 1992 comedy classic "My Cousin Vinny." In "The Wrestler," she's a pole dancer with a heart of gold. Penelope Cruz in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona": Considered by critics as the one who could upset Davis, Cruz offers a Charo-lite performance as the fiery and exotic ex-wife complicating the life of a Spanish painter and... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    `Wrestler' wins top indie honors at Spirit Awards  Feb 22, 2009
    Momentarily forgetting co-star Marisa Tomei's name, Rourke later complimented her for her role as a stripper in "The Wrestler," which earned her a supporting-actress Oscar nomination. "Not many girls can climb the pole," Rourke said. (Yahoo News)

    Jason picks the Oscar winners  Feb 22, 2009
    As a washed-up pro wrestler who returns to the ring for one last match, Rourke channels the pain incurred from his own unfortunate past, and harnesses the power of these feelings and experiences to create a truly vivid portrait of a man who lives life on his own terms " and pays the consequences. Rourke has won his share of awards, and stands a very good shot here. But given that Milk will probably come up short in other big categories, this award will be looked on as an opportunity to... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Studio Hopes Hispanics Find 'Nacho' Tasty  Feb 22, 2009
    A case in point: Marisa Tomei (an American of Italian descent) playing a Cuban refugee in the 1995 movie "The Perez Family." Or even Al Pacino (of Sicilian descent) playing Cuban immigrant Tony Montana in "Scarface.". Other than Jack Black, most of the cast is Mexican. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)

    Spirit Awards: Mickey Rourke, Penelope Cruz, 'The Wrestler' win  Feb 22, 2009
    I hope Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei win Oscars tomorrow night. They both deserve them. (Entertainment Weekly)

    25 RANDOM THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE NOMINEES  Feb 22, 2009
    When she hosted "SNL" in 1994, Marisa Tomei insisted that a sketch about another actress be scrapped because it was too mean. 12. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Oscar fever hits India with Rahman and Pookutty  Feb 22, 2009
    The other contenders in this category are Taraji P. Henson for her role as Brad Pitt's mother in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Viola Davis for her role in Doubt and Marisa Tomei The Wrestler. This year will also mark the presence of three Indian child actors--Azharuddin and Rubina of Slumdog Millionaire and Pinki Sonkar of Smile Pinki at the Oscars. (Hindu)

    Red carpet rocks  Feb 21, 2009
    Marisa Tomei wore Neil Lane diamond and gold cluster earrings and six necklaces with darkened diamond balls and pav balls. Beyonc donned a Lorraine Schwartz diamond fringe necklace and diamond drop earrings. (Globe and Mail)

    Oscars get unwelcome premiere  Feb 21, 2009
    Surely, she cant be front-runner among toughies like Penlope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona), Viola Davis (Doubt), Taraji P Henson (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and Marisa Tomei (The Wrestler). Is Adams award a left-field play meant to throw us off the trail. (India Times)

    Oscar Scorecard  Feb 21, 2009
    Marisa Tomei, The Wrestler. BEST DIRECTOR. (CBS News)

    Oscar puts on his dancing shoes  Feb 21, 2009
    But on this magical evening, we're supposed to pretend Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei can stand the sight of each other, and Harvey Weinstein's campaign for The Reader didn't involve him harassing Sydney Pollack, one of the film's producers, on his deathbed, or the widow of Anthony Minghella, the other producer, to get it released in time for competition. At least they could throw us a bone and bring back the Debbie Allen dancers. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)

    Dev and Freida shop for a ring  Feb 21, 2009
    Marisa Tomei The Wrestler. Dev and Freida shop for a ring. (The Sun)

    Who Will Take Home An Oscar?  Feb 21, 2009
    Best Supporting Actress Nominees: Amy Adams for "Doubt," Penelope Cruz for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," Viola Davis for "Doubt," Taraji P. Henson for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Marisa Tomei for "The Wrestler.". "Who should and will win?" Chen asked. (CBS News)

    Winners stay losers  Feb 21, 2009
    Even actors like Marisa Tomei, who won a supporting Academy Award in 1993 for her role in the comedy 'My Cousin Vinny' and who is nominated again this year for 'The Wrestler', spent several years in relative obscurity. "If you look at Cuba Gooding Jr. and Marisa Tomei, you've got two different things," Harris said ... "You've got one who was a guy who never was able to follow with a good part. He did terrible things. Marisa Tomei just couldn't get a footing.". (iAfrica.com)

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