Actor Richard Dreyfuss to address Maine bar group Jun 22, 2009
BAR HARBOR, Maine - Actor and activist Richard Dreyfuss will be the keynote speaker Friday at the Maine State Bar Association's summer meeting in Bar Harbor. The Academy Award-winning star of "Jaws," ''The Goodbye Girl" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" will speak about the need for civic engagement. Dreyfuss says he now devotes himself full-time to a "nonprofit initiative to revive a curriculum of civics for all of the grades kindergarten through 12. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
• The UFOs among us in south-central Idaho Jun 16, 2009
In Steven Spielberg's movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," aliens abducted Richard Dreyfuss from Wyoming. But in Idaho in 1956, they took a steer. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
'My Life in Ruins' travels familiar road Jun 6, 2009
The tour group -- composed of Ugly Americans, loud Aussies, prim Brits, sexy Spanish divorcees and a cuddly Jewish widower ( Richard Dreyfuss, easily the best thing here) -- initially fulfill every ethnic stereotype in the book, which is entirely the point. It's only when Georgia stops pigeonholing people and discovers their inner humanity that she can crack open that bottle of ouzo and drink deeply. (FOX59, IN)
Nia Vardalos finds love, and some laughs, among the ruins Jun 5, 2009
The one with the most common sense, a boisterous widower played by Richard Dreyfuss, tells Georgia to loosen up ... Starring: Nia Vardalos, Alexis Georgoulis, Harland Williams, Rachel Dratch, Caroline Goodall, and Richard Dreyfuss. (Boston Globe)
Local celebrity attends Viera movie premiere Jun 5, 2009
It also stars Richard Dreyfuss and Rachel Dratch from "Saturday Night Live.". Q: This is just one of many film projects you have coming out this year. (Florida Today)
TRAVEL WITH THE STARS: Nia Vardalos tours Greece Jun 5, 2009
Traveling with the Stars: Nia Vardalos - USATODAY.com. Sign up to receive our free Travel e-newsletter and get the best travel news, deals & features in your inbox. (USA Today -- Life)
Vardalos' 'Life in Ruins' comes crumbling down Jun 5, 2009
Stars: Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, Alexis Georgoulis, Brian PalermoDirector: Donald PetrieDistributor: Fox Searchlight PicturesRating: PG-13 for sexual contentRunning time: 1 hour, 26 minutesOpens today nationwide ... Richard Dreyfuss plays a widower who dispenses such sage advice as "sex sells" and urges Georgia to portray the Oracle of Delphi in a salacious style, with disastrous consequences. (USA Today -- Life)
'My Life in Ruins' Jun 5, 2009
When did Richard Dreyfuss age enough to play the Walter Matthau-Jack Lemmon old-guy role ... Starring: Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, Alexis Georgoulis. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ruined With Cliches Jun 5, 2009
There, for our viewing displeasure, are the asinine Americans (Harland Williams and Rachel Dratch); the beer-swilling Australians (Simon Gleeson and Natalie O'Donnell); the bickering marrieds (Caroline Goodall and Ian Ogilvy); the eccentric oldsters (Sheila Bernette and Ralph Nossek); the libidinous divorcees (Mara Botto and Mara Adnez); the dullsville executive (Brian Palermo); the gee-whiz backpacker (Jareb Dauplaise); and the wise-cracking Irv (Richard Dreyfuss). Behind the wheel is a... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Greek Recipe Goes Flat In Second Try Jun 5, 2009
Second billing goes to a slumming Richard Dreyfuss. He plays Irv, a sarcastic Jewish widower who has a threesome with a pair of lusty Spanish divorcees and an encounter with his late wife (Rita Wilson, one of the producers). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'My Life in Ruins' a fun ride Jun 5, 2009
My Life in Ruins' a fun ride - Entertainment - fresnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee)
Surviving Beatles promote game Jun 3, 2009
Richard Dreyfuss admits his passion -- civics -- lacks, well, a certain pizazz. "Don't call it 'civics' because 'civics' is easily the most boring word in America," Dreyfuss said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Vardalos saves Life in Ruins from ruin Jun 3, 2009
Starring: Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, Alexis Georgoulis, Rachel DratchDirector: Donald PetrieRun time: 1 hour, 38 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13 ... The tour group that Georgia swears will be her last includes ugly Americans (Rachel Dratch and Harland Williams), uptight Brits, boozy Aussies, an elderly kleptomaniac (one of the films many direct lifts from If Its Tuesday) and a loud jokester named Irv (Richard Dreyfuss) who winds up becoming Georgias confidant. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Deserted-pets film draws tears at SXSW festival Jun 1, 2009
Steele will appear with Elisabeth Shue and Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss. "Riley Steele adds yet another dimension to 'Piranha 3-D,' " says producer Mark Canton. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
New Possibility, Inc. Hawaiian Retreat with Life & Acting Coach Candace Silvers Come Join New Possibility, Inc. in Honolulu, HI June 23 - 27, 2009 Jun 1, 2009
After a decade of training with Roy London, the renowned acting teacher whose clients included Brad Pitt and Michelle Pfeiffer, Candace developed a unique coaching dynamic for actors that resulted in endorsements by Gary Oldman and Richard Dreyfuss and Brian Goodman, among others. The rapid success of her acting students led Candace to create a program for all careers and lifestyles. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Piranha Gets Szohr May 28, 2009
Already onboard are Elisabeth Shue, Adam Scott, Ving Rhames, Dina Meyer, and Richard Dreyfuss. The film is a remake of the 1978 Roger Corman picture which was written by John Sayles and directed by Joe Dante. (IGN FilmForce)
Animated gathering May 25, 2009
John Quaglia, who co-owns Dexter's Inn in Provincetown, has a new part-time job: styling hair on the set of "The Lightkeepers," a Blythe Danner and Richard Dreyfuss film that's been shooting around Wellfleet. Quaglia was asked to do 'dos for the period movie because of his decades of experience styling hair for Hollywood. (Boston Globe)
Gearing Up For The Fall May 16, 2009
CBS comedies include "Accidentally on Purpose," starring Jenna Elfman and based on the book by San Francisco writer Mary Pols about a movie critic who accidentally gets pregnant by a younger man; "Ace in the Hole" stars Adam Carolla as a driving instructor; "At Last," about a couple that finally get married, then things go sideways; "The Big D," a culture-clash family sitcom set in Dallas; "The Fish Tank," about a teenager who gets the house to himself; "Happiness Isn't Everything," a meddling... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'Gossip Girl' Actress Jessica Szohr Cast In 3-D 'Piranha' Remake May 7, 2009
In addition to Szohr, who will play a local hottie caught up in the excitement of spring break, "Piranha 3D" will also feature Elisabeth Shue, Adam Scott ("Party Down"), Ving Rhames and Richard Dreyfuss. Shue and Rhames will play police officers, and Scott will play a Navy diver. (VHI.com -- Music News)
We Hear . . . May 4, 2009
THAT David Black, former executive producer of "Miami Vice" and 0004000 t;Law & Order," had a last supper at Elaine's before an early morning departure to Florida with Christopher Lawford, Richard Dreyfuss and other manly types for some "rugged buddying. " > lect> COMMENTS SHARE BOX Show your support.Buzz this article up. SHARE BOX Show your support.Buzz this article up. THE POST'S MOST; Popular Commented Emailed Viewed Played You need Flash Player 8 or higher to view video content with the ROO... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Allison Iraheta's 'Someone To Watch Over Me': The Story Behind The Cover Apr 30, 2009
Holland's Opus," the 1995 film about a struggling composer played by Richard Dreyfuss, prominently featured the song. And the sci-fi TV series "Battlestar Galactica" named a recent episode after the track. In the best tradition of blues singers like Billie Holiday (who also covered the song), Iraheta's "Watch Over Me" was dripping with emotion, tender yet fierce, giving the impression that the cranberry-red-haired teenager truly believed every word she sang. This report is provided by Services:... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Summer 2009 movie preview: Ho-hum? Apr 30, 2009
Cast: Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, Maria Adanez, Sheila Bernette. The plot: A woman seeks a new lease on life while working as a travel guide in Greece. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Mac vs. PC: What You Don't Get for $699 Apr 17, 2009
I cheered for Apple's () 1997 "Think Different" spot that featured actor Richard Dreyfuss reading the "Here's to the Crazy Ones" speech. The commercial resonated in a house full of Mac users at a time when Macs were widely considered an endangered species. (BusinessWeek)
Did this email leak? Apr 11, 2009
" The full email, after the jump. Dear Clients, I wanted to take a moment and give you a number of important updates. Before I begin, however, I wish to tell you all that I am so very proud of you all for your dogged determination during these most difficult times. Hollywood is being challenged on multiple fronts labor uncertainty, paradigm shifting and the great recession. I know a lot of you are getting antsy to get out more, and frankly many of you are in a tight financial pinch; as such,... (Variety)
'American Swing': The King Of Sex, By Kurt Loder Mar 28, 2009
Celebrities of the day put in appearances, too, and visiting stars like Richard Dreyfuss and , are duly name-checked by a talkative array of Plato's veterans, ranging from showbiz hyphenates Buck Henry and Melvin Van Peebles to Cosmopolitan editor Helen Gurley Brown, former New York mayor Ed Koch, a smattering of actual porn stars and an erotic specialist called Danny the Wonder Pony. Their recollections are refreshingly unvarnished. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Texas dish goes well with 'W.' Mar 27, 2009
Stone surrounds Brolin with a deep and impressive supporting cast: James Cromwell as George H. W. Bush, Richard Dreyfuss as Dick Cheney, Scott Glenn as Donald Rumsfeld, Jeffrey Wright as Colin Powell, Ellen Burstyn as Barbara Bush, Elizabeth Banks as Laura Bush, Toby Jones as a spot on Karl Rove, and Thandie Newton as Condoleezza Rice. Whether you liked Bush or not, "W." is a movie not to be missed. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Bullock, McConaughey ready to create sparks Mar 25, 2009
Starring: Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, Harland Williams, Rachel Dratch Director: Donald Petrie Story: Georgia (Vardalos) travels to Greece to regain her zest for life and becomes a tour guide. When she leads a particular group of misfits who are more interested in T-shirts than history, she meets Irv (Dreyfuss), who shows her how to have fun. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Read Hannity's America Mar 21, 2009
Now, actor Richard Dreyfuss joins the chorus ... RICHARD DREYFUSS, ACTOR: I miss having him in jail. (Fox News)
Truthiness joins up for USO tour Mar 20, 2009
WASHINGTON Oscar-winner Richard Dreyfuss visited the nation's capital yesterday to call attention to the most endangered Civil War battlefields. The actor joined the Civil War Preservation Trust as the group released its annual report on 10 battlefields it says are deteriorating from neglect, land development and other factors. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dreyfuss calls attention to neglected battlefields Mar 19, 2009
WASHINGTON Oscar-winner Richard Dreyfuss visited the nation's capital on Wednesday to call attention to the most endangered Civil War battlefields ... Actor Richard Dreyfuss, center, waits to speak a at news conference with the Civil War Preservation Trust in Washington, on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. (The Palm Beach Post)
Nia Vardalos: Moviemaking is all Greece to her Mar 5, 2009
She's Georgia, a tour guide who has lost her kefi or mojo and finds it again, thanks to a ragtag group of travelers led by Richard Dreyfuss and an inscrutable bus driver. Greek Wedding's Toula was in the travel business and romantically challenged, too, but Vardalos insists this is no sequel. (USA Today -- Life)
Character actors hold films togethe... Mar 5, 2009
Would Jaws be as intense if Roy Scheider were alone on the boat, without the crazy old salt Robert Shaw and smarmy marine researcher Richard Dreyfuss on board. Take most Alfred Hitchcock films. (Suite101.com)
Howard Zieff, ad man, director of comedies Feb 26, 2009
Among the unknown young actors whom Mr. Zieff cast in commercials were Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, and Richard Dreyfuss. "He was the king of advertising for a period of time," Moss said. (Boston Globe)
Boston vs. Boston Feb 26, 2009
(Previous speakers have included actor Richard Dreyfuss and muckraker Bob Woodward. Steinem, who was a Hillary Clinton supporter but happily voted for Barack Obama in November, said eight years of George W. Bush didn't do American women any favors. (Boston Globe)
My Girl maker Zieff dies at 81 Feb 25, 2009
Zieff gave Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro and Richard Dreyfuss some of their first work on screen. In film he directed a range of leading comic actors including Jeff Bridges, Dudley Moore, Walter Matthau and Barbra Streisand. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sean Penn: a Hollywood rebel with many causes Feb 23, 2009
He then took starring roles in films such as "Colors" (1988) opposite Richard Dreyfuss, as a brutal sergeant in Brian de Palma's "Casualties of War" (1989) and in the 1989 comedy "We're no Angels" with Robert De Niro. In 1991 his made his directorial debut with "The Indian Runner," an impressive Vietnam War-themed drama inspired by a Bruce Springsteen song. (India Times)
Och! For a heist flick, there's ne'er a dram of suspense Feb 20, 2009
When Charles Martin Smith starred in 'American Graffiti' more than 35 years ago, he was impressed with the way director George Lucas handled a young cast that also included Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Cindy Williams and Harrison Ford. As director of 'Stone of Destiny,' which opens Friday Feb. 20, Smith wanted to deal with his actors in a similar fashion. (Globe and Mail)
* The truth will out Feb 19, 2009
Richard Dreyfuss was rumored to have signed up for the US$25 million film adaptation. Life was good for the Rosenblats. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Film shows Identity crisis Feb 18, 2009
"In some ways, I think I was trying to echo my own experience in American Graffiti, where George Lucas took a bunch of young kids -- I was 18 and Ron (Howard) was 18 and I think Richard Dreyfuss was 23 or 24, so was Cindy Williams," Smith recalled recently just before The Stone of Destiny screened as the closing-night gala at the Toronto International Film Festival. "I was trying to capture that same exuberance of youth that I think that film did.". (Canada.com)
The film industry: Cinderella story Feb 17, 2009
Think of Richard Dreyfuss flinging plants through the window in Close Encounters of the Third Kind , Frances O Connor abandoning her adopted robot son by the roadside in A.I. or the defeated, self-deluding Christopher Walken in Catch Me If You Can. It is hard to imagine any of them donning Mickey Mouse ears. (The Economist)
W,’ not period Feb 15, 2009
Powell attempts to prevent the inevitable invasion of Iraq, going from mild protests to an outright showdown with Cheney (Richard Dreyfuss). His struggle is so engaging that you almost wish the film was about him. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
New On DVD: Oliver Stone's 'W.' Feb 14, 2009
Richard Dreyfuss brings a wicked edge to Vice President Dick Cheney, and James Cromwell (as Bush Sr.) and Ellen Burstyn (as former first lady Barbara Bush) bring a ferocious spark to their roles. British actress Thandie Newton, meanwhile, seems more intent on mimicking National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice than portraying her (before her rise to Secretary of State), while Jeffrey Wright ("Syriana") comes off as the only voice of reason in the proceedings as Secretary of State Gen. Colin... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
New on DVD: 'Being There,' 'Frozen River' and 'W.' Feb 13, 2009
Josh Brolin plays George W. Bush and Richard Dreyfuss is Dick Cheney in Oliver Stone's biopic ... The movie feels rushed, and its initial jocularity is less fun than expected, but the casting is strong, led by Josh Brolin (W.), James Cromwell (Bush I) and Richard Dreyfuss (Dick Cheney). (USA Today -- Life)
TV highlights, Monday 9th Feb 9, 2009
Taking a position that would be heartily endorsed by the Melbourne-based Beyond Blue Foundation, Fry's mission is to chip away at the stigma surrounding mental illness by publicising his own story, and showing how people, some famous such as Carrie Fisher, Richard Dreyfuss and Rick Stein, some not, have coped with manic depression of their own or their loved ones. Most of us have been touched directly or indirectly by mental illness, but what's interesting is the matter-of-fact way Fry faces the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Subtlety is lost and Spacey's complicit Feb 8, 2009
Starring Richard Dreyfuss, David Suchet, Elizabeth McGovern ... Benjamin Kritzer (Richard Dreyfuss) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter whose new book about the international infrastructure of torture has infuriated the American government ... Richard Dreyfuss and David Suchet in Complicit. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Best bets: Welcome to the Dollhouse Feb 8, 2009
Now W. has returned to Texas and a new leader is in the White House, but if you want to relive those crazy eight years, rent or buy "W." on DVD. Richard Dreyfuss is amazing as Dick Cheney, and it's hard to forget James Cromwell as Bush Senior. MoviesIts hard to get excited about a standard chick flick, but heres hoping that Confessions of a Shopaholic breaks the mold. (MSNBC -- Television)
