Wedding bells for Clay Buchholz Nov 14, 2009
Over the past year, Kelikian has also brought to campus actors Richard Jenkins, Melissa Leo, Michael Shannon, Kate Beckinsale, Alan Alda, Brian Goodman, and Mark Ruffalo, and directors Errol Morris, Werner Herzog, and Barbet Schroeder. Friendly rivals There s no love lost between the Patriots and the Steelers, but the owners of the respective NFL franchises are friendly. (Boston Globe)
EMG nabs Newmarket Nov 6, 2009
EMG will continue its own relationship with distributors like Overture Films, which will distribute the Hammer Films pic Let Me In, the Matt Reeves-directed remake of Let the Right One In that stars Richard Jenkins. Hammer is also in post-production on the Hilary Swank-Jeffrey Dean Morgan-starrer The Resident, and Spitfire Pictures has completed production on the Peter Weir-directed The Way Back, which stars Jim Sturgess, Ed Harris, Saoirse Ronan and Colin Farrell. (Variety)
Exclusive Media Group to Acquire Indie Distributor Newmarket Nov 6, 2009
Currently in production for EMG is the hotly anticipated, "Let Me In" for Hammer Films and Overture Films, which is directed by Matt Reeves ("Cloverfield") and stars Kodi Smit-McPhee ("The Road"), Chloe Moretz ("(500) Days of Summer"), and Academy Award nominee Richard Jenkins, "The Visitor." Peter Weir's "The Way Back," starring Jim Sturgess ("21"), Academy Award nominee Ed Harris ("A Beautiful Mind"), Academy Award nominee Saoirse Ronan ("Atonement,") and Golden Globe winner Colin Farrell ("In... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Let Me In' Begins Production in New Mexico Nov 3, 2009
Updates to the cast list include Elias Koteas (Shutter Island) as the policeman, Cara Buono ("The Sopranos") as Owen's mother and Sasha Barrese (The Hangover) as "Virginia." It was previously announced that Smit-McPhee and Moretz would play the leads "Owen" and "Abby" respectively and Oscar-nominee Richard Jenkins (The Visitor) would play the guardian of "Abby". Hammer Films acquired the remake rights to Let the Right One In at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival where the film took home the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Vampire flick to shoot in New Mexico Oct 10, 2009
The cast includes Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloe Moretz and Richard Jenkins, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in The Visitor and starred as the deceased father who reappears in his sons lives in the HBO series, Six Feet Under. The production will shoot at the studios, as well as on location in Albuquerque, Los Alamos and Red River, from November through January. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Hammer and Overture Announce Primary Cast for 'Let Me In' Oct 2, 2009
Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloe Moretz and Oscar-nominee Richard Jenkins will headline the cast of Let Me In, Matt Reeves' adaptation of Let the Right One In, when principal photography begins this fall in New Mexico. The announcement was made today by Hammer Films Co-CEOs Simon Oakes and Nigel Sinclair, as well as Overture Films CEO Chris McGurk and COO Danny Rosett. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tight Security On Julia Roberts Set Sep 30, 2009
It also stars Oscar-winner Javier Bardem, Viola Davis, Richard Jenkins and Billy Crudup. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
* FILM REVIEW: The drummer and the good Samaritan Sep 25, 2009
STARRING: RICHARD JENKINS (PROFESSOR WALTER VALE), HAAZ SLEIMAN (TAREK KHALIL), DANAI JEKESAI GURIRA (ZAINAB), HIAM ABBASS (MOUNA KHALIL) RUNNING TIME: 104 MINUTES TAIWAN RELEASE: TODAY ... A scene in which Vale is brought up hard against bureaucratic inertia that has always been his friend is perfectly gauged, and shows Richard Jenkins (best known perhaps from Six Feet Under) for the fine actor that he is. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
UN wants new global currency to replace dollar... Sep 9, 2009
UN wants new global currency to replace dollar - Telegraph. Wednesday 09 September 2009. (The Drudge Report)
Pump House launches film series Aug 2, 2009
Nov. 1 The Visitor, (U.S.): A widowed college professor (Oscar-nominated Richard Jenkins) travels to New York City to attend a conference and finds a young couple, who turn out to be illegal immigrants, living in his apartment. Other dates: Films also will be shown Dec. 6, Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 7, April 18 and May 2. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
‘Burn After Reading' Lit my fire (1) May 3, 2009
The film also features the constantly underrated Richard Jenkins, as the gym manager who yearns for McDormand. Except for my confusion in one key scene involving a shooting (I'll write no more for fear of revealing too much, except to point out that I still do not know how the gun went off), the script is marvelously off-beat. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Porn star to visit Brandeis Apr 3, 2009
In the past year, Kelikian has hosted Richard Jenkins, Melissa Leo, Michael Shannon, Kate Beckinsale, Alan Alda, Brian Goodman, Mark Ruffalo, Errol Morris, Werner Herzog, Barbet Schroeder, and "Friends" creator Marta Kauffman, who, we're told, will be coming to Brandeis soon to teach. Kane and partners to open Scorpion Bar Buoyed by the success of Shrine, Ed Kane and his cohorts are opening a second lounge at Foxwoods. (Boston Globe)
Builders urge action on recession Mar 25, 2009
Richard Jenkins, Wales director of the FMB said smaller companies were the backbone of the economy but were being hit hardest by the recession. THE BUILDERS' MANIFESTO. (BBC News -- UK)
At the movies: Sept. 18 (15) Mar 15, 2009
George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Richard Jenkins. R for sex-related material, language, some drug use and brief smoking. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
I think I hate Sean Penn Feb 26, 2009
And in case you didn t know it would come down to those two, Adrian Brody made sure the audience knew Richard Jenkins had no chance for The Visitor as Brody completely botched Jenkins introduction. I was heavily rooting for Rourke as I love pro wrestling (yes, really) and thought Rourke was fantastic in a very good movie. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Crystal for Jackman's Job Feb 25, 2009
Oscar nominee Richard Jenkins, Kate Beckinsale, Sharon Stone, Elle MacPherson, Ben Kingsley, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, Whoopi Goldberg, Quincy Jones, Hugh Laurie, Jared Harris, Natasha Bedingfield, Eva Longoria Parker, Hugh Dancy and Claire Danes, Kiefer Sutherland, Cheryl Tiegs, Victoria Beckham, and Chris Noth were among his guests. Elton even had a whole gang from American Idol including Simon, Randy, Ryan, and Carrie Underwood. (Fox News)
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)
The gold standard Feb 24, 2009
Rourke fans were disappointed, and Adrien Brody said Richard Jenkins wouldn't get the credit he deserved. Frank Langella probably expected to get left out, and Brad Pitt was grateful just to be nominated. (Daily Orange, NY)
Critic's Corner Feb 24, 2009
Isn't it a better use of the show's time to give the audience a clip reminding them of Heath Ledger's performance or a glimpse of movies like "The Visitor" or "Frozen River" that most viewers haven't seen, rather than having a bunch of other actors standing around telling us how great Ledger and Richard Jenkins and Melissa Leo were. Robert Bianco: It's not necessarily an either/or proposition. (USA Today -- Life)
Penn: Very Emotionally Invested In "Milk" Feb 24, 2009
In this highly competitive category, Penn was up against Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler," Frank Langella in "Frost/Nixon," Brad Pitt in "The Curious Cas 00004000 e of Benjamin Button" and Richard Jenkins in "The Visitor.". Milk was the first openly gay man elected to major public office in the United States when he won a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. (CBS News)
Commie homo-loving sons of guns give Oscar to Sean Penn Feb 23, 2009
For best actor, Michael Douglas talked about Frank Langella, Adrien Brody talked about Richard Jenkins, Anthony Hopkins talked about Brad Pitt, Sir Ben Kingsley talked about Mickey Rourke and Robert De Niro joked about Sean Penn: "How did he do it? How did Sean Penn get all those roles as straight men?". When Penn's name was called as the winner, for his role as Harvey Milk in "Milk," he showed his surprise. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Slumdog' kids shine as stars arrive for big Oscar night Feb 23, 2009
Other stars who showed up early for the red carpet walk were best actress nominee Melissa Leo, best actor nominee Richard Jenkins, singers Madonna and John Legend, teen stars Vanessa Hudgens, Miley Cyrus and Zac Efron and actress Sarah Jessica Parker. Producers have promised to shake up the usual Oscar conventions with a number of surprises - meant to halt the show's steady slide in ratings and lack of interest among younger viewers who are the lifeblood of the movie industry. (India Times)
The Citizen's Cinema Feb 23, 2009
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Jan 12, 2009 1:13 PM:" "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Gran Torino" have each earned high praise in year-end film talk. I feel both suffer from a wearying heavy-handedness ("Slumdog" much less so, but it is a Danny Boyle film, after all). In the case of "Slumdog," it's the bombastic flourishes - loud dance music, blitzing cuts and sun-bleached hues - accompanying the scenes that often saps them of subtlety. And in "Torino," it's an almost insulting bluntness in Clint... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Oscar Nominations Refresher: 'Slumdog Millionaire,' Heath Ledger Are Among Favorites Feb 23, 2009
In addition to the DiCaprio snub, the Best Actor group featured at least one surprise: the inclusion of longtime character actor Richard Jenkins for his role in "The Visitor." He will compete against Frank Langella ("Frost/Nixon"), Sean Penn ("Milk"), Brad Pitt ("The Curious Case of Benjamin Button") and resurgent , for his bruising take on the life of a washed-up grappler in "The Wrestler.". Rourke's co-star in that film, Oscar-winner Marisa Tomei, was also honored, earning a Best Supporting... (VHI.com -- Music News)
2009 Oscar Winners List Feb 23, 2009
Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role WINNER: Sean Penn in "Milk" Richard Jenkins in "The Visitor" Frank Langella in "Frost/Nixon" Brad Pitt in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler". Performance By An Actress In A Leading Role WINNER: Kate Winslet in "The Reader" Anne Hathaway in "Rachel Getting Married" Angelina Jolie in "Changeling" Melissa Leo in "Frozen River" Meryl Streep in "Doubt". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Oscars blather and photos Feb 23, 2009
"), Adrien Brody talks about Richard Jenkins, Anthony Hopkins talks about Brad Pitt, Sir Ben Kingsley talks about Mickey RourkeyWinner: Sean Penn for "Milk" OK, now my night is ruinedSean Penn: You commie homo loving sons of guns!I want to make it clear I know how hard I make it to appreciate me.He talks about gay rights."We've got to have equal rights for everyone. "He's proud to live in a country that elected "an elegant man" as president and to live in a country "for all its toughness that... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Oscar Winner Penn Rallies For Gay Right00004000s Feb 23, 2009
In this highly competitive category, Penn was up against Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler," Frank Langella in "Frost/Nixon," Brad Pitt in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and Richard Jenkins in "The Visitor.". Penn had already won the Screen Actors Guild and Critics Choice awards as well as numerous honors from film critics groups across the country. (CBS News)
Sixth Time Lucky For Kate Winslet Feb 23, 2009
We've got to have equal rights for everyone," Penn said. Other nominees for best actor included Mickey Rourke for "The Wrestler", Richard Jenkins for "The Visitor", Frank Langella for "Frost/Nixon" and Brad Pitt for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". Winslet - who gained earlier Oscar nominations for her roles in "Sense and Sensibility" (1995), "Titanic" (1997), "Iris" (2001), "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004), and Little Children (2006) - won for her portrayal of former... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Oscars on the Scene: Reports from the theater, parties...and ... Feb 23, 2009
Sean Penn shaking hands with Richard Jenkins. Sarah Jessica Parker fawning all over Jenkins and his turn in The Visitor. (Entertainment Weekly)
Leading roles Feb 23, 2009
Other nominees included Mickey Rourke for The Wrestler, Richard Jenkins for The Visitor, Frank Langella for Frost/Nixon and Brad Pitt for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. AFP. (The Age, Australia)
New Works by Veteran Indie Filmmakers Share Top Honors at 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards Feb 23, 2009
Celebrity Guests and Nominees included: Maryse Alberti, Darren Aronofsky, Justine Bateman, Dustin Lance Black, Michael Bolton, Rose Byrne, Laurent Cantet, Keisha Castle Hughes, Wyatt Cenac, Penelope Cruz, Hope Davis, Dana Delaney, Jonathan Demme, Rosemarie DeWitt, Melonie Diaz, Illeana Douglas, Eliza Dushku, James Franco, Jon Hamm, Lance Hammer, Werner Herzog, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Richard Jenkins, Charlie Kaufman, Catherine Keener, Ellen Kuras, Anthony Mackie, John Malkovich, James Marsh, Tom... (PR Newswire)
And the Oscar goes to? Feb 22, 2009
Richard Jenkins in The Visitor. Frank Langella in Frost/Nixon. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
25 RANDOM THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE NOMINEES Feb 22, 2009
"The Visitor" star Richard Jenkins used to drive a linen truck before he was an actor. His boss was fellow actor John C. Reilly's dad. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
OSCAR'S BIG NIGHT: From 'Milk' to Viola Davis, T&D staffer offers top picks Feb 22, 2009
Richard Jenkins in "The Visitor": The low-key, bald and pockmarked character actor moviegoers know well by face, if not by name, Jenkins gets a surprising, yet well-deserved, pat on the back with the top acting nomination for his starring role in "The Visitor." Odds are against this longest of long shots. The movie, which I rented after the nominations were announced, features Jenkins as a lonely, detached professor rejuvenated through his interaction with a family of illegal immigrants. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
OSCARS:AP writers pick 'Slumdog' to win best picture Feb 22, 2009
" Van Sant managed to make a biopic ("Milk") that's rich and full and never feels like a paint-by-numbers depiction of a famous person's life, but this unfortunately isn't his year. Daldry has made a prestigious picture in "The Reader" but doesn't have a shot against Boyle.***BEST ACTORNominees: Richard Jenkins, "The Visitor"; Frank Langella, "Frost/Nixon"; Sean Penn, "Milk"; Brad Pitt, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"; Mickey Rourke, "The Wrestler. "LEMIRE:A ha, finally the category on... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Jason picks the Oscar winners Feb 22, 2009
Best Actor Richard Jenkins, The Visitor Frank Langella, Frost/Nixon Sean Penn, Milk Brad Pitt, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler ... 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... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Oscar picks: 'Slumdog,' Ledger are safest bets Feb 22, 2009
Richard Jenkins, "The Visitor"; Frank Langella, "Frost/Nixon"; Sean Penn, "Milk"; Brad Pitt, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and Mickey Rourke, "The Wrestler". Harbaugh: Hard choice between Penn and Jenkins, so I choose Langella, because he actually made me feel sorry for Richard Nixon. (Florida Today)
'Dark Knight's Aaron Eckhart is rooting for Heath Ledger's Oscar Feb 22, 2009
Hes doing The Rum Diary with Johnny Depp and another Oscar 2009 nominee, Richard Jenkins ("The Visitor"). OK, were definitely gonna see that one. (Los Angeles Times)
Oscar fever hits India with Rahman and Pookutty Feb 22, 2009
The other two contenders in this category are Richard Jenkins in The Visitor and Frank Langella in Frost/Nixon. Late actor Heath Ledger is the most favourite to win the honours for the Best Supporting Actor for his dibolic act as The Joker in the Batman flick The Dark Knight. (Hindu)
Will 'Slumdog' have its day? Feb 21, 2009
"It's something I never thought would happen," said Richard Jenkins, nominated for best actor for his performance in "The Visitor." "I'm terribly appreciative of this honor.". With "Slumdog" the odds-on favorite to win best picture, Oscar observers are focusing on the acting races for dramatic kicks. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Hollywood prepares for Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony Feb 20, 2009
Pitt goes head to head with Frank Langella, for his role as disgraced US president Richard Nixon in Frost/Nixon, Sean Penn, as gay rights activist Harvey Milk in Milk, Richard Jenkins for The Visitor and recent Golden Globe winner Mickey Rourke for The Wrestler. Rourke, whose return to form after years in the doldrums has startled critics, is considered favourite to win. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Handing out the hardware, Nothing is guaranteed this year, but The Daily Orange picks out its winners for the 81st Academy Awards Feb 20, 2009
While the two seem to be in close competition - they're far ahead of fellow nominees Brad Pitt ("The Curious Case of Benjamin Button") and Richard Jenkins ("The Visitor"). Though a surprise win could also be in store for Frank Lengella ("Frost/Nixon"). (Daily Orange, NY)
Predictions: 'Slumdog' To Fetch Top Oscars? Feb 20, 2009
" She's a relatable character that audiences -- and voting members -- can easily embrace.Adams grabs much more attention in "Doubt" than Davis does, simply because of Davis' lack of screen time. Cruz's performance is aided by the fact that the performance is in a Woody Allen film, and the Academy loves Allen, and Cruz's performance, to boot.Will Win: Cruz. Should Win: Henson.Best Actor Nominees: Richard Jenkins ("The Visitor"), Frank Langella ("Frost/Nixon"), Sean Penn ("Milk"), Brad Pitt ("The... (Click2Houston, TX)
We know their faces, but not the names Feb 20, 2009
SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. Music as a Weapon tour with Disturbed, Killswitch Engage, Chimaira, Lacuna Coil to visit Tullio Arena on April 20; tickets on sale Feb. 14. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Useless Knowledge: Test savvy on this year's nominees Feb 20, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
The Root's Oscar Picks Feb 19, 2009
Richard JenkinsThe Visitor ... Loved both Richard Jenkins (I know, who. (Slate)
Oscar Gold: Who will take home acting's top prize? Feb 19, 2009
Both performances are superb, but I preferred Richard Jenkins; quiet, hangdog turn in ;The Visitor. Should win: Jenkins Will win: Rourke. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Valley natives head for success in entertainment world Feb 19, 2009
She goes into the Oscars having talked with many of this year's nominees: Richard Jenkins, Sean Penn, Viola Davis, Andrew Stanton, Kate Winslet. But it was a moment away from the bright lights that made Simonian realize she had landed the job she always wanted. (Fresno Bee)
Oscar nomination a 'surreal' experience Feb 18, 2009
Richard Jenkins: "It's humbling, and it's amazing" ... Richard Jenkins, recognized for his leading role in "The Visitor," is relishing his first Oscar nomination. (CNN -- Showbiz)
TIME's Oscar Guide: Best Actor Feb 18, 2009
Richard Jenkins, The Visitor - TIME's Oscar Guide - TIME ... Richard Jenkins, The Visitor. (Time.com)
OSCAR NOMINEES: An index of interviews Feb 18, 2009
Richard Jenkins Actor, The Visitor. "I need to be pushed. I am a lot like Walter. I grew up in a small Midwestern town. Here's a man who teaches global economics and has never been anywhere.". (USA Today -- Life)
It's the year of the actor at the 81st Academy Awards Feb 16, 2009
Supporting players basking in the lead spotlight (Richard Jenkins, Melissa Leo) ... "It's just staggering. That role was a game changer for Anne Hathaway, nothing that anyone expected from her. And Melissa Leo in Frozen River? What is she, 48? Her nomination just made me want to stand up and cheer. Richard Jenkins is such a fabulous actor. And Taraji P. Henson is the soul of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.". (USA Today -- Life)
Year Of The 'Dog Feb 15, 2009
Instead, the show has to treat Richard Jenkins, Melissa Leo, Michael Shannon, Taraji P. Henson and Viola Davis as stars - even if most viewers have no idea who they are. The academy's efforts are going toward putting together a show everybody will want to see even if they've never heard of any of the nominated actors or movies. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
A chat with Richard Jenkins, Oscar nominee Feb 14, 2009
When The Chronicle interviewed actor Richard Jenkins in April, he had just finished working on "The Visitor," an unassuming feature film in which he starred as a burned-out college professor suddenly trapped in the middle of a chaotic immigration battle. Jenkins called it "the part of a lifetime." That turned out to be quite an understatement coming from quite an understated guy. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'The Part Of A Lifetime' Feb 14, 2009
A chat with Richard Jenkins, Oscar nominee. Article:A chat with Richard Jenkins, Oscar nominee:/c/a/2009/02/12/DDDP15SGSA.DTL Article:A chat with Richard Jenkins, Oscar nominee:/c/a/2009/02/12/DDDP15SGSA.DTL ... A chat with Richard Jenkins, Oscar nominee. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
You Vote: Oscars Feb 13, 2009
Richard Jenkins "The Visitor". Sean Penn, 'Milk. (Variety)
Jenkins shares Oscar's glow Feb 11, 2009
-- FILE -- In this Jan. 28, 2009, file photo, actor Richard Jenkins poses for a portrait during the Santa Barbara Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif ... You've seen Richard Jenkins. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Eye on the Oscars: Tech Roundup Feb 11, 2009
Richard Jenkins, Frank Langella, Sean Penn, Brad Pitt, Mickey Rourke Josh Brolin, Robert Downey Jr., Philip Seymour Hoffman, Heath Ledger, Michael Shannon Anne Hathaway, Angelina Jolie, Melissa Leo, Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet Amy Adams, Penelope Cruz, Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson, Marisa Tomei ... He's no Benjamin Button, but Walter Vale (Richard Jenkins) is a weary boy abandoned in an old man's. (Variety)
Grammy Awards Feb 10, 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)
DeKalb native nominated for Oscar Feb 9, 2009
Actor Richard Jenkins, a DeKalb native, was nominated Thursday for an Academy Award for his role in "The Visitor." Photo provided. In a question-and-answer session after ;The Visitor; was screened at the Toronto Film Festival last year, someone asked actor Richard Jenkins whom he was taking to the Academy Awards. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Of ice and men Feb 8, 2009
They re not alone, as Richard Jenkins has also arrived with Ecotricity, his carbon-fiber dirt boat converted for ice and speed. It resembles a giant locust from a 1950s movie on nuclear holocaust, and he s looking to drive it to a new world speed record on ice. (Helena Independent Record)
Full list of nominees Feb 8, 2009
Actor: Richard Jenkins, "The Visitor"; Frank Langella, "FrostNixon"; Sean Penn, "Milk"; Brad Pitt, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"; Mickey Rourke, "The Wrestler.". 3. (Albany Times Union)
List of 81st annual Oscar nominations is announced Feb 8, 2009
Actor: Richard Jenkins, "The Visitor"; Frank Langella, "Frost/Nixon"; Sean Penn, "Milk"; Brad Pitt, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"; Mickey Rourke, "The Wrestler.". 3. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
'Benjamin Button' leads Oscar nominations Feb 8, 2009
He will square off against Sean Penn, nominated for his portrayal of the late gay rights activist Harvey Milk in "Milk"; Richard Jenkins, singled out for his work in "The Visitor"; and Frank Langella, noted for his depiction of Richard Nixon in "Frost/Nixon." Joining Winslet in the best actress category is Meryl Streep, who earned her 15th nomination (she has won two) for her portrayal of a harsh nun in "Doubt;" Anne Hathaway, nominated for her role as a drug addict in "Rachel Getting Married;"... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Does Being a Jerk Prevent You From Winning an Oscar? Feb 8, 2009
However overreported, Rourke's penchant for bizarre behavior seems as guileless as the of Richard Jenkins, a long-shot best actor nominee for The Visitor. Rourke is trying neither to help nor to harm his chances of winning an Oscar on the 21st. (Slate)
The Citizen's Cinema Feb 8, 2009
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Jan 12, 2009 1:13 PM:" "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Gran Torino" have each earned high praise in year-end film talk. I feel both suffer from a wearying heavy-handedness ("Slumdog" much less so, but it is a Danny Boyle film, after all). In the case of "Slumdog," it's the bombastic flourishes - loud dance music, blitzing cuts and sun-bleached hues - accompanying the scenes that often saps them of subtlety. And in "Torino," it's an almost insulting bluntness in Clint... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
DVD reviews: Prince Caspian, Wanted Feb 7, 2009
Ferrell and Reilly play middle-aged slackers living lazily at home, one with his dad (Richard Jenkins), the other with his mom (Mary Steenburgen), whose marriage forces the two into unwanted step-brotherhood. Single-disc and two-disc DVD releases and the Blu-ray have both the R-rated theatrical cut and an unrated extended version. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Doubt tops SAG Awards pack with 5 nods Feb 7, 2009
Nominated for best actor were: Richard Jenkins, The Visitor; Frank Langella, Frost/Nixon; Sean Penn, Milk; Brad Pitt, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button; and Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler. . (MSNBC -- Movies)
Richard Jenkins feels Oscars glow Feb 7, 2009
Richard Jenkins feels Oscars glow - Oscars 2009- msnbc ... Richard Jenkins feels Oscars glow ... Matt Sayles / APRichard Jenkins is nominated for a best actor Oscar for his role in "The Visitor.". (MSNBC -- Movies)
