Elle Fanning in Film Drama On Being... Jun 21, 2009
Fanning s co-stars include Oscar winner Felicity Huffman (Transamerica, Desperate Housewives) and Bill Pullman (While You Were Sleeping, Independence Day) as Phoebe s parents, and the luminous Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April, Six Feet Under) as Phoebe s eccentric but wise grade school drama teacher, Miss Dodger ... Patricia Clarkson as Risk-Encouraging Teacher. (Suite101.com)
'Whatever Works': Grumposaurus Rex, By Kurt Loder Jun 20, 2009
Before long, Melodie's mother, Marrieta (Patricia Clarkson), turns up, having tracked her daughter from Mississippi to Boris' dismal digs. (Exactly how she did this remains blithely unexplained. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Please Disregard Your Enthusiasm Jun 20, 2009
Eventually Melody's conservative Christian mother, Marietta (Patricia Clarkson), arrives from Mississippi and tries to fix her daughter up with a younger and less cantankerous suitor (Henry Cavill). But New York has an unexpected effect on Marietta, just as it does on Melody's father (Ed Begley Jr.), who follows his estranged wife into town sometime after. (Slate)
Newsweek: The roots of the New York neurotic Jun 20, 2009
This downtown Pygmalion story gives way to one of Woody's patented paeans to New York, as Melody's evangelical parents (Ed Begley Jr. and Patricia Clarkson) show up in pursuit of their vagrant daughter, only to have their own lives transformed by the magical elixir of New York bohemianism. This is fun, but it turns Boris's doomsday neurotic rants into mere cartoon caterwauling. (MSNBC -- News)
Allens Whatever Works not quite working Jun 19, 2009
Starring: Larry David, Rachel Evan Wood, Patricia Clarkson, Ed Begley Jr.Director: Woody AllenRun time: 1 hour, 32 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13 ... Next comes Melodys mother (Patricia Clarkson), then her dad (Ed Begley Jr.), religious fundamentalists who shed their conservatism and adopt wild new lives at the flip of a switch. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Annie Hollow Jun 19, 2009
" Woody's 60-ish surrogate this time is Larry David, cast as a misanthropic, hypochondriac and misogynistic physicist named Boris. After a failed suicide attempt, Boris leaves his wife, quits his job and moves to Chinatown, where he teaches chess and verbally abuses his young students. One night, he encounters Melodie (Evan Rachel Wood), a 21-year-old former beauty contestant from Mississippi to whom Boris offers shelter, much against his better judgment. Although Boris sprays her with cynicism... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
"Whatever Works" Jun 19, 2009
A few gags are lilting and clever, albeit in a silly way, helped along by terrific performers: Patricia Clarkson shows up as Melody's pert but proper mom, a Mississippi matron in matchy-matchy clothes, who upon her arrival in New York sees how limited her life is and sheds her Junior League ways for a far more eccentric boho lifestyle. And the story's numerous farcical turns suggest that Allen is at least trying to return to the kind of lighthearted absurdity that has, at times, made him a... (Salon)
Allen's film, 'Whatever Works,' ideal for David Jun 17, 2009
A young runaway (Evan Rachel Wood) begs him for shelter, and gradually Boris' life changes -- especially when her parents (Patricia Clarkson, Ed Begley Jr.) arrive. "Whatever Works" is funny, philosophical and New York-centric -- more in line with Allen's films in the '70s and '80s, when he was hitting his stride with films like "Annie Hall" and "Hannah and Her Sisters.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Being a movie star Works for Larry David Jun 16, 2009
Despite the differences in their ages and temperaments, Boris and Melody somehow find love much to the chagrin of her seemingly proper southern mother (Patricia Clarkson), who soon embarks on her own rather nefarious adventures after moving to New York. Youd think that an older man married to a younger woman would be jumping her bones at every opportunity. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Off the Rails Jun 16, 2009
Now the torch is passed to Patricia Clarkson, who just about rescues Whatever Works, the new Woody Allen comedy about a waxwork (an aging New York Jewish intellectual) and a host of ancient artifacts (trio-playing buddies, worries about an indifferent cosmos, the desires of a compliant younger woman) being brought back to life. It should be called Manhattan: Battle of the Upper West Side. (New Yorker)
Movie review: Woody Allen's 'Whatever Works' has decent laughs but doesn't quite work Jun 16, 2009
Next comes Melody's mother (Patricia Clarkson), then her dad (Ed Begley Jr.), religious fundamentalists who shed their conservatism and adopt wild new lives at the flip of a switch. Allen creates stereotypes on one extreme only to turn them into stereotypes on the other extreme. (FOX61, CT)
The Culture Gabfest, the Posh New Digs Edition Jun 4, 2009
Julia's pick: The casting of Susan Sarandon and Patricia Clarkson in SNL's. Stephen's picks: Erlend ye's album and also the Slate Culture Gabfest. (Slate)
Original 'King Kong' roars into Portsmouth tonight Jun 3, 2009
3, 4, 5(PG-13, 92 mins, US, 2009)Woody Allen returns to New York City for his latest romantic comedy starring Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Patricia Clarkson and Ed Begley Jr.. Ads by Google. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Andy Samberg hopes for another viral hit with MTV Movie Awards May 30, 2009
And though Samberg initially had no intention of writing a sequel to that wildly successful viral hit, he is happy with the success of "Mother Lover," this month's Mother's Day tribute about loving your best friend's mom, which again featured him and Timberlake, with Susan Sarandon and Patricia Clarkson as the mothers. Perhaps a digital trilogy. (Multichannel News)
Whats in store for next years Oscars? May 21, 2009
All the Kings Men Sean Penn stars in this update of Robert Penn Warrens novel loosely based on political kingfish Huey Long. Penn in the meatiest role since his Oscar win for Mystic River, backed by Anthony Hopkins, Kate Winslet, Patricia Clarkson, Jude Law and James Gandolfini. Can you say dream cast. (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
Best supporting actress showdown May 21, 2009
Neither would Patricia Clarkson, because Pieces of April wasnt marketed serious-mindedly enough and few people saw it. That left three contenders, so, using the Unifying Crap Shoot Theory of the BSA category, I picked Shohreh Aghdashloo to take it for House of Sand and Fog. (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
Samberg keeps comedy short in videos May 15, 2009
Andy Samberg, right, did the Motherlover video with last week's host, Justin Timberlake, Susan Sarandon and Patricia Clarkson ... Samberg's signature is the goofy digital short, such as the twisted Motherlover duet last week with Justin Timberlake, featuring Oscar winner Susan Sarandon and Emmy winner Patricia Clarkson as hot moms in a pre-Mother's Day tribute. (USA Today -- Life)
'Motherlover' Co-Creator Describes The Making Of Raunchy 'SNL' Video May 13, 2009
" Schaffer said the stunt casting of the moms was relatively easy. Susan Sarandon's name popped up very early for the role of Samberg's mom. "We needed a blond actress who looked like Justin, and I don't know if I even told the other guys, but I was in a hotel room a week ago, and I turned on the TV and saw the movie 'No Reservations,' and Patricia Clarkson plays the restaurant owner in that," Schaffer said. "So, I brought her up, and they all said yes immediately. " Both women were quick to... (VHI.com -- Music News)
It's Blockbuster Time May 12, 2009
Boris becomes entangled with a sweet Southerner (Evan Rachel Wood) over the vehement objections of her mother (Patricia Clarkson). Following her role in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," Clarkson is now in the distinguished company of actors whom Allen invites back. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Timberlake Makes Dad Proud May 12, 2009
Also there were Blake Lively and Penn Badgley, "Star Trek" stars Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine and Patricia Clarkson and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, who sat at executive producer Lorne Michaels' table. . (New York Post -- Gossip)
Jessica Biel loves Timberlakes Motherlover May 12, 2009
And while Timberlake was putting the moves on Susan Sarandon in the expletive-laden skit, which also featured actress Patricia Clarkson, it was just fine with his current girlfriend Jessica Biel. It was so wrong, its right. (MSNBC -- News)
SNL's hilariously wrong Mother's Day video May 11, 2009
They both forgot it was Mother's Day so they decide their gifts to their moms -- who are played by Susan Sarandon and Patricia Clarkson -- will be to become "Mother Lovers" and. um. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Woody Allen back in NYC May 6, 2009
Add in Patricia Clarkson, who starred in Allen's last movie "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," and Ed Begley Jr. ("Pineapple Express") as Melody's parents, and the scene is set for a zany unfolding of events that is quintessential Allen. David, who was a producer and writer on "Seinfeld," is a fitting choice for the role of Boris. (CNN -- International)
Film brings Horton Foote's final work to life May 2, 2009
Other stars include Patricia Clarkson, Orlando Bloom, and Amber Tamblyn. Doyle, who won a Tony for directing "Sweeney Todd" on Broadway, had been offered other films but they weren't quite right: unsuitable extravaganzas, he said, or "something I couldn't link my head to.". (Boston Globe)
Twilight adventurer Apr 20, 2009
" You can trace Stewart's rise in Hollywood back to a similar entry point as many young actors the Disney studio lot. As a 10-year-old she had a role in Disney movie The Thirteenth Year but that's where the comparisons between Stewart and Disney's top-tier creations, Miley Cyrus and Hilary Duff, end. Instead of starring in a child-friendly television series with spin-off albums and merchandising, Stewart gravitated to heavy, independent roles, her first being 2001's The Safety Of Objects, a film... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hollywood filming will affect traffic locally Apr 18, 2009
Other stars include Ellen Burstyn, Andrew McCarthy, Amber Tamblyn and Patricia Clarkson. . (Herald Sun)
Allen takes Manhattan again Apr 12, 2009
Patricia Clarkson, who had a small role in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" and takes on a key part in "Whatever Works," said the New York shoot was a pleasure -- since she lives there, too. "It was so nice to be shooting with Woody Allen in New York. It was divine," said Clarkson, who introduced "Whatever Works" to the ShoWest crowd. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Effects company denies leaking 'Wolverine' online Apr 5, 2009
LAS VEGAS - Patricia Clarkson has a regal bearing to match the aristocratic nickname she has gained in the movie business: queen of independent film. LOS ANGELES - An Australian visual effects company that worked on "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" said Thursday it was not responsible for leaking a full-length work print online. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
To Sir, with love Apr 4, 2009
As Kepesh confides to a colleague (Dennis Hopper), his personal life consists of empty trysts with a careerist (Patricia Clarkson) and run-ins with his son (Peter Sarsgaard). As a historian, Kepesh is a minor celebrity for books such as The Origins Of American Hedonism, in which he laments the way the Puritans stamped out sexual happiness. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
ShoWest winners thank theater owners Apr 4, 2009
By Scott Bowles, USA TODAY LAS VEGAS To call Patricia Clarkson a throwback is a bit of an understatement. MORE SHOWEST. (USA Today -- Life)
Patricia Clarkson likes being an indie queen Apr 3, 2009
Chris Pizzello / APPatricia Clarkson has been dubbed the queen of independent film ... LAS VEGAS - Patricia Clarkson has a regal bearing to match the aristocratic nickname she has gained in the movie business: queen of independent film. (MSNBC -- Movies)
A courtship of age and wisdom Mar 29, 2009
Starring Ben Kingsley, Penelope Cruz, Patricia Clarkson ... The professor has his true soulmate in Carolyn (Patricia Clarkson), a fortysomething entrepreneur dedicated to making money full-time and love every third week for decades now, she and David have punctually met for their shared "interludes." The always admirable Clarkson is especially good here, playing the female side of the Peter Pan complex, showing up like clockwork with her lingerie in tow sex with lots of lace but no strings. (Globe and Mail)
Interview with Robert Patterson Mar 24, 2009
Twilight: What's Next for Rob Pattinson. - Thompson On Hollywood on Variety. (Variety)
‘Elegy' Dancing or doddering (1) Mar 22, 2009
Patricia Clarkson plays Kingsley's long-time, financially successful lover. She is an actress who knows how to use her age to her best advantage. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Ben Kingsley's Elegy Mar 22, 2009
Kingsley shares his only semi-stable female relationship with Patricia Clarkson, who is strong as always (with a rare nude scene at age 50; and wow, does she look great). As the poet friend says, "Beautiful women are invisible; we're so dazzled by the outside that we never make it inside.". (Suite101.com)
New on DVD: Swedish vampire, 'Elegy,' Giancarlo Giannini Mar 20, 2009
Both leads are superb and get top support: Patricia Clarkson, Peter Sarsgaard and, at this advanced date, a new brand of Dennis Hopper. Extras, extras: Commentary by screenwriter Nicholas Meyer, whose prolific filmography includes three Star Trek features; featurette. (USA Today -- Life)
‘Lars and the Real Girl' Gives new meaning to ‘she's a doll' (1) Mar 15, 2009
Patricia Clarkson is the medical doctor/psychologist who treats her human and doll patients with love and respect. She takes the understanding woman to new heights. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
At the movies: Sept. 18 (15) Mar 15, 2009
Scarlett Johansson, Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Chris Messina, Patricia Clarkson. PG-13 for mature thematic material involving sexuality, and smoking. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Monsters vs. Watchmen Mar 7, 2009
ryan gosling; trailer; Patricia Clarkson; movies; Craig Gillepsie; Lars and the Real Girl; Survivors of the Raccoon City catastrophe travel across the Nevada desert, hoping to make it to Alaska. Alice (Jovovich) joins the caravan and their fight against the evil Umbrella Corp.; Director: Sean Penn Starring: Emile Hirsch, Hal Holbrook, Vince Vaughn; THERE WILL BE BLOOD chronicles one Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis), who transforms himself from a silver miner into a self-made oil tycoon. (Variety)
Is Elle Fanning the Next Dakota Fanning? Mar 7, 2009
Coincidentally, the school's eccentric new drama teacher, Miss Dodger (Patricia Clarkson, in a classic Patricia Clarksonian role), casts Phoebe as the lead in a school production of Alice in Wonderland, which proves to be both the girl's salvation and her undoing. Phoebe throws herself into the role with such passion that she begins to lose herself in a fantasy world in which her mother is the Red Queen, her father the King of Hearts, and her therapist (Peter Gerety) a maddeningly judgmental... (Slate)
Phoebe in Wonderland Mar 7, 2009
Starring Elle Fanning, Felicity Huffman, Bill Pullman and Patricia Clarkson ... Her drama teacher (Patricia Clarkson), who is a bit skewed herself, connects with Phoebe's pain and brilliance, but Phoebe's mother (Felicity Huffman) is at a loss to help her ... Starring Elle Fanning, Felicity Huffman, Bill Pullman and Patricia Clarkson. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
No nonsense for Phoebe in Wonderland’ Mar 7, 2009
Phoebe Lichten (Elle Fanning) wants the lead role in her school s production of Alice in Wonderland, staged under the direction of esoteric drama teacher Miss Dodger (Patricia Clarkson). In order to get the part, her classmate Jamie (Ian Colletti) explains that she needs to do something she hates in order to show that she deserves it. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Family drama drives 'Phoebe in Wonderland' Mar 6, 2009
To the rescue - for a while, at least - comes Miss Dodger (Patricia Clarkson), the spooky new drama teacher who casts Phoebe as Alice in the school's "Wonderland" play and who bonds with her over the difficulties of being young, female, and different ... Starring: Elle Fanning, Felicity Huffman, Patricia Clarkson, Bill Pullman, Campbell Scott. (Boston Globe)
Review: `Phoebe' features needless whimsy Mar 5, 2009
She finds a sanctuary from her demons and impulses when she lands the lead role in her school's production of "Alice in Wonderland." She's a natural, and she receives encouragement from drama coach Miss Dodger (Patricia Clarkson), who recognizes in Phoebe a kindred misfit spirit. (Phoebe also finds a lone friend in fellow outcast Jamie, a little boy who brings his own costume to audition for the role of the Red Queen; Ian Colletti plays him with amusing flamboyance. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
'Phoebe' finds Felicity Huffman, via her neighbor Mar 5, 2009
After Barnz wrangled enough cash and rounded out the cast (which includes Bill Pullman and Patricia Clarkson), they shot the film and screened it at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. For Huffman, the movie hits close to home. (USA Today -- Life)
Phoebe in Wonderland curiously delightful Mar 4, 2009
Starring: Elle Fanning, Patricia Clarkson, Felicity Huffman, Bill PullmanDirector: Daniel BarnzRun time: 1 hour, 36 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13 ... Or, I should say, as events would have it, because as Phoebes gloriously eccentric drama teacher Miss Dodger (Patricia Clarkson) points out, I dont believe in fate. (MSNBC -- Movies)
New Woody Allen Film to Open Tribeca Film Festival Mar 3, 2009
"Whatever Works" is a comedy starring Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Ed Begley Jr. and Patricia Clarkson. The Tribeca Film Festival, which was co-founded by Robert De Niro, will run through May 3. (Newsmax)
Henry Selick on 2-D 'Coraline' Mar 2, 2009
Coraline's Selick on the Fantastic Garden - Thompson On Hollywood on Variety. Remarkably, on its fourth weekend, the is still hanging in there--it grossed more than $5 million and placed eighth on its way to some $70-million in total domestic gross--even though. (Variety)
Best bets: Who's watching Watchmen? Mar 2, 2009
Elle Fanning plays a little girl whos sick of her rule-filled world in Phoebe in Wonderland, while Patricia Clarkson portrays the off-beat drama teacher who casts her in the school production of Alice in Wonderland. The movie, which looks a bit more interesting than the typical kids flick, combines fantasy and drama and also features Felicity Huffman, Campbell Scott and Bill Pullman. (MSNBC -- News)
DVD Review: Vicky Cristina Barcelon... Feb 26, 2009
Two young women, Vicky (Frost/Nixon s Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Johansson), travel to Spain for the summer to stay with Vicky s aunt Judy (Patricia Clarkson). Sensible Vicky is engaged to a nice boy. (Suite101.com)
'BARBIE AND RUTH': Scandal tainted career of doll's creator Feb 23, 2009
By Linda M. Castellitto, Special for USA TODAY Gorgeous blonde actresses Patricia Clarkson and Emma Thompson turn 50 this year. So does another famous flaxen-haired beauty: the iconic, sometimes controversial, always curvaceous Barbie doll. (USA Today -- Money)
Beyonce an Oscar Surprise Feb 22, 2009
At the Chateau, Julianne Moore was dining with a jewelry designer pal, actress Kate Bosworth came with her mom and producer/financier Ryan Kavanaugh, and Patricia Clarkson was busy looking for a friend who was lost in the hotel s lobby. Luhrmann told us that his part of the Oscar show was not that big, and that the section he d set for host Hugh Jackman comes somewhere in the middle of the proceedings. (Fox News)
‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona' Woody scores with threesome (16) Feb 9, 2009
Supporting roles add to the fun, especially Patricia Clarkson and Kevin Dunn as the couple who welcome Vicky and Cristina to their home in Barcelona and whose relationship comments on a theme of the film. I must admit that I had an additional reason to love this film: last year, despite guide-book advice to the contrary, we visited Oviedo, the small Spanish town featured in the film. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
