On Demand picks Oct 31, 2009
Quietly fine performances by Matt Dillon, C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, and Diane Lane. (PG; runs through Nov. 12). (Boston Globe)
Holiday films roll out some heavy subjects Oct 30, 2009
Cast: Columbus Short, Matt Dillon, Laurence Fishburne, Jean Reno, Skeet Ulrich Produced by: Joshua Donen Directed by: Nimr. d Antal Written by: James V. Simpson. (Fresno Bee)
Halloween Costumes for Grown-Ups & ... Oct 11, 2009
Miss Kitty and Matt Dillon from "Gunsmoke". Herman and Lily from "The Munsters". (Suite101.com)
Fall Film Releases 2009 Oct 9, 2009
Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Matt Dillon, Columbus Short, Jean Reno and Skeet Ulrich. Dec. 11. (Carroll County Times, MD)
16 Magazine Pop Culture Auction Sep 26, 2009
Some of the collections to be auctioned off include celebrities such as Matt Dillon, Rob Lowe, Michael J. Fox, John Stamos, Jodi Foster, Patrick Swayze, Tony Danza, Erik Estrada, Kurt Russell, Brooke Shields, Ricky Shroder, Linda Blair, Melissa Gilbert, Freddy Prinze, the Brady Bunch, Happy Days, Scott Baio, Henry Winkler and the cast of Baywatch. 16 Magazine and its Editorial Directors. (Suite101.com)
Historic 20-year run Sep 26, 2009
PRINCIPLED, TACITURN LAWMAN Gunsmoke: Matt Dillon (James Arness) Law & Order: Lennie Briscoe (Jerry Orbach). CRUSTY SAGE Gunsmoke: Doc Galen Adams (Milburn Stone) Law & Order: DA Adam Schiff (Steven Hill). (The Palm Beach Post)
Swayze's death conjures memories Sep 25, 2009
The movie, decent at the time but a little dated now, is famous for Coppola's casting of several unknown young actors -- Swayze, Ralph Macchio, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Matt Dillon, C. Thomas Howell, Diane Lane, and, oh yeah, someone named Tom Cruise -- who would go on to become big stars. Fans of Swayze have their other favorites: "Point Break," an underrated action heist movie co-starring Keanu Reeves; "To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar," where Swayze earned his third and last... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Dancer, actor, hero: nobody put Swayze in a corner Sep 17, 2009
In 1983, Swayze appeared with Matt Dillon, Tom Cruise and other fledgling stars in Francis Ford Coppola's The Outsiders. He also starred in Red Dawn but Swayze considered his first big break to be the 1985 civil war miniseries North and South. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Swayze: Hollywood nice guy Sep 16, 2009
" Along with Tom Cruise, Matt Dillon, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe and Ralph Macchio, Swayze was cast in Francis Coppola's "The Outsiders," the 1983 teen-angst drama considered the first "Brat Pack" film. Although Swayze opted for neither the commercial path taken by Cruise nor the trailblazing one of Dillon, the late actor possessed a spark -- and a sparkle -- that few of his peers could match. Even as a teenager, this firstborn son of a cowboy and a choreographer boasted a rugged grace, excelling... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Patrick Swayze: A Fanboy's Appreciation Of His Movie Career Sep 16, 2009
The doe-eyed, clench-jawed charisma he would bring to all his film roles was on display in one of his first, 1983's "The Outsiders." "If the fuzz show, you beat it out of there," he said to his Greasers gang, which sounds beyond silly until you hear Swayze deliver the line as the mature-beyond-his-years father figure to a future generation of Hollywood stars including Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe and Matt Dillon. A year later, the sci-fi war movie "Red Dawn" made clear that Swayze was a true action... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Patrick Swayze: He Had the Looks, and the Moves Sep 16, 2009
" Moviegoers found no fault with Swayze when he appeared in his first major role, as Darrel Curtis in Francis Ford Coppola's The Outsiders. For this 1983 adaptation of S.E. Hinton's teen-angst novel, Coppola assembled a bunch of young comers Tom Cruise, Matt Dillon, Emilio Estevez, Diane Lane, Rob Lowe, C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio all of whom soon achieved star status. Swayze, then 30, played the eldest brother and gruff father figure to Howell and Lowe; he got to be the family drill... (Time.com)
Romantic lead Sep 15, 2009
" Dance trainingPatrick Wayne Swayze was born on 18 August, 1952 in Houston, Texas, the son of a choreographer and dance instructor and an engineer. A natural athlete, the youngster pursued ice skating, classical ballet and acting. Swayze studied gymnastics for two years and in 1972 moved to New York to complete his dance training at the Harkness and Joffrey ballet schools. He started dancing professionally with Disney on Parade, where he played Prince Charming before appearing in the Broadway... (BBC News -- Americas)
'Dirty Dancing' star Patrick Swayze dies at 57 Sep 15, 2009
Among his earlier films, Swayze was part of the star-studded lineup in Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders," alongside Rob Lowe, Tom Cruise, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Emilio Estevez and Diane Lane. Other '80s films included "Red Dawn," "Grandview U.S.A." and "Youngblood," once more with Lowe, as Canadian hockey teammates. (Anchorage Daily News)
Fall movies: New Moon, other anticipated flicks coming to theaters soon Sep 4, 2009
The Sierra Vista Herald. Last updated on Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 - 02:18:28 am MST. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Daily television guide Sep 4, 2009
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Car Dealers of the Silver Screen Aug 31, 2009
Matt Dillon wears all white and waits on the outer boroughs' middle-upper-crust. He's seduced by car salesman Crenna, who offers a mythical lifestyle that features. (Slate)
Shots fired at police officer's home Jul 26, 2009
Todd Blodgett wrote on Jul 25, 2009 7:17 PM:" 'Time', I enjoyed what you stated about how Iowa needs to return to 'Prairie Justice' ... a good way to start is with a capital punishment tax credit, whereby those favoring capital punishment can deduct, say, $100 off of their return (credit). Why should I have to pay for the incarceration of, say, Honken and Johnson ? That burden should fall on those who cause it. What with moronic SCOTUS decisions -- such as Briney vs. Katko, Gideon v. Wainwright,... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Cameron Diaz's motherhood role is a big-screen 'Keeper' Jun 25, 2009
Diaz, whose relationships have included Justin Timberlake and Matt Dillon, says she's comfortable as a bachelorette, though she has been increasingly peppered with questions about whether she plans to start a family. "I understand the reason people ask, and with this film the question happens to be relevant," she says. (USA Today -- Life)
Preston takes first role since son died Jun 19, 2009
Preston and Travolta can next be seen on screen in the November release "Old Dogs" with Robin Williams and Matt Dillon. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
From the HIP May 4, 2009
After a long relationship with Jared Leto, Cammie took up with "There's Something About Mary" caddish co-star Matt Dillon. She gave younger man Justin Timberlake a whirl, but the music ended in '07. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Malibu's marvel (2) Apr 30, 2009
"In "Loverboy," Kyra Sedgwick plays Dominic's mom who refuses to let her son interact with other children, go to school or do anything outside of her control. Dominic's character wants more than anything to be able to do the same things a normal child is allowed to do, but must deal with the requests of his mentally distraught, single parent.The film includes an all-star cast, including Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillon and Marissa Tomi. It is expected to run the various film festival circuits, but... (Malibu Times, CA)
Catfight thriller `Obsessed' claws way to No. 1 Apr 30, 2009
The naughty rich girl (Richards) and the naughty poor girl (Campbell) smack each other _ hard _ but their sapphic tendencies, and their joint interest in framing Matt Dillon for rape, bring them together. Sigourney Weaver vs. the Alien Queen in "Aliens": Such a famous movie moment, they even turned it into a DirecTV commercial. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Roger Ebert's Film Festival uncovers 'overlooked' films, shows them in Champaign Apr 19, 2009
Among those scheduled to attend this year s festival is actor Matt Dillon, who was in one of Ebert s picks, Nothing But The Truth, scheduled to be screened at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Virginia Theatre. Ebert said the success of the festival in Champaign-Urbana is multi-faceted. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Dillon pays fine in Vermont Apr 1, 2009
Matt Dillon had his Vermont traffic case dismissed after pleading guilty to speeding and paying an $828 fine. The 44-year-old actor was stopped Dec. 30 on Interstate 91 while driving 106 miles per hour in rural northern Vermont. (Boston Globe)
Matt Dillion drives 106 mph, pays $828 ticket Apr 1, 2009
Matt Dillon was stopped for driving 106 mph in rural Northern Vermont ... - Matt Dillon had his case dismissed after pleading guilty to speeding and paying an $828 fine. (MSNBC -- News)
Golf movie trivia Apr 1, 2009
Don't shank it on the AJC's golf movie quiz. If you own a pair of pants like Al Czervik's (2nd from left, Rodney Dangerfield), you certainly have enough game to ace our golf movie quiz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Matt Dillon pays $828 speeding fine Apr 1, 2009
Matt Dillon pleads guilty speeding, pays $828 fine ... Matt Dillon had his case dismissed after pleading guilty to speeding and paying an $828 fine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
"The Education of Charlie Banks" Mar 27, 2009
With a little more guidance, Ritter (who resembles a young Matt Dillon) may have been able to turn this flawed role into a wholly believable character. There's another problem here: Eisenberg's Charlie doesn't make a very charismatic central figure. (Salon)
Education of Charlie Banks gets passing grade Mar 25, 2009
Theres a palpable tension to his scenes with Ritter, whos reminiscent of a young Matt Dillon here in his looks and demeanor. Micks unpredictability provides a constant source of suspense: Is he insinuating himself out of a true desire for friendship, or to seek revenge for a longtime wrong. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Retro food comes back to party Mar 25, 2009
"The whole '50s food theme came about when Ellen (event co-chairwoman Ellen Legg) and the board approached me about the theme. We did the same thing last year with the Studio 54 theme swankier food for that one. But the play they're doing this summer is 'Grease' so of course, a '50s theme. I'm wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans a whole Matt Dillon thing.". About the Party. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'24' jumps the shark Mar 21, 2009
Sutherland s Jack Bauer has become one of the most memorable characters in TV history, up there with Gunsmoke s Matt Dillon, Columbo s Lt. Columbo (we never learned his first name) and Perry Mason. But 24 seems to have jumped the shark, a TV industry term to describe when a series has run out of ideas and begins to look silly. (Suite101.com)
T.I. Says Chris Brown Won't Be Removed From 'Takers' Marketing Campaign Mar 19, 2009
Along with T.I. who is expected to the heist flick also features a number of prominent actors, including Matt Dillon and Hayden Christensen. During production of the movie last September, , where Rihanna was visiting Brown. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The Next Mickey Rourke Mar 8, 2009
Craig just needs a Matt Dillon Crash-type part to remind people that he's a good actor with a dark side. Drop by for your daily dose of pop culture pleasure: music, movies, games, and more. (Fox News)
Caught at 100 mph -- now what? Mar 5, 2009
As does actor Matt Dillon. So, famously, does politician Al Gore's son. (CNN)
Trainer to celebs shares tips Feb 26, 2009
Movie superstars like Jennifer Garner, Matt Dillon, Jessica Biel and so many others turn to Valerie Waters to stay fit and healthy. Trusted as one of the world's top trainers and food coaches for more than 17 years, Waters works with a huge group of A-list celebs who need to prepare for movie roles. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Sisters' spat leads to 40 years of Oscar bliss Feb 23, 2009
Sandi and Babe have seen stars like George Clooney, Will Smith and Matt Dillon up close. They've also seen Hollywood royalty such as Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman. (CNN -- Showbiz)
My Bloody Valentine Feb 14, 2009
While an axe-wielding killer sends a small town into panic by literally ripping out his victims' hearts, heroine Sarah Palmer (Jaime King) finds herself torn between her sheriff husband (Kerr Smith) and her high school sweetheart (Jensen Ackles), who compete for her loyalty like Ben Stiller and Matt Dillon in There's Something About Mary (1998). It hardly matters which guy is the psycho: whether you're crazy in love or just plain crazy, it's all about the thrill of the pursuit. (The Age)
Chris Brown's Budding Movie Career Could Take A Hit Feb 12, 2009
Chris Brown's perfect batting average will be put to the test by "Bone Deep," a star-powered heist flick that had the young star alongside Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, Hayden Christensen and a good friend that now shares Brown's troubles with the law: T.I. When of that film this past September, Rihanna was seen hanging around the set and canoodling with Brown between takes. Discussing his bank-robbing character, Brown explained: "He likes to do things with a little more style than everybody else. A... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Gasparilla Film Festival expands Feb 10, 2009
The festival will kick off with Nothing But the Truth starring Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Angela Bassett and Alan Alda. Directors Rod Lurie, Oren Koules and Brian Goodman will be among those showing their films. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Gasparilla International Film Festival Reels in Heavy Hitters for Third Annual Event Feb 10, 2009
The Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF) will kick off opening night with Nothing But The Truth, starring Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Angela Bassett and Alan Alda. The festival will also present a lifetime achievement award to veteran actress Terry Moore. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hot chick movie team-ups Feb 8, 2009
Sort of, in a three-way scene with Matt Dillon. Gratuitous. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Smith, Rourke, Eastwood are the drama kings Feb 7, 2009
Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Alan Alda, Vera Farmiga, Harry Lennix, David Schwimmer, Angela Bassett, Noah Wyle Director: Rod Lurie Story: Based loosely on the Judith Miller/Valerie Plame controversy, this film tells the story of a journalist (Beckinsale) who reveals the identity of a CIA agent (Farmiga) in a front-page story ... Jeffrey Wells called this Luries (The Contender, The Last Castle) best film and wrote, Each and every actor nails what they've been hired to... (MSNBC -- Movies)
