Top Ways to Get Approached Nov 10, 2009
The Ive been everywhere, seen everything, overly alpha male, you cant tell me nothing guy that looks like Ving Rhames with a cigar right. LOL. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Surrogates says evil looks so good Oct 4, 2009
Pockets of resistance, led by The Prophet (Ving Rhames), try to convince humanity that the use of surrogates makes life unreal, but few listen. Those that do live in robot-free ghettos are scattered across the United States. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Critic's Rave: 'Surrogates' no replacement for thoughtful science fiction Oct 3, 2009
Starring Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, James Cromwell and Ving Rhames. Rated PG-13. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
@ The Movies: Halloween Flick Picks Oct 2, 2009
The setting again is a shopping mall, where a small group of survivors of a worldwide plague (including Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Webber and Mekhi Phifer) of a worldwide plague seclude themselves from hordes of flesh-eaters. But when the zombies eventually breach the complex, the group finds themselves in a run for their lives in an intense, heart-pounding conclusion. (KERO 23, CA)
Unique Baby Names from Films and Li... Oct 1, 2009
One of the finest is Marsellus Wallace, the mob boss played by Ving Rhames (who himself has a very unique name), with close seconds being Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield, the gangster duo played by John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson. Other unique baby name ideas include: Ringo (m), Lance (m), Butch (m), Fabienne (f), Zed (m), and Mia (f). (Suite101.com)
'Surrogates' gives birth to mediocrity Sep 30, 2009
But there are real human beings out there, too, led by The Prophet (Ving Rhames), still living with their imperfections on reservations within the cities. When one of them is linked to the destruction of surrogates with a weapon that also kills the operators, Greer and his partner (Radha Mitchell) must venture into the truth, a scary place. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
'Surrogates': Waking Life, By Kurt Loder Sep 26, 2009
The two agents soon become involved with Canter (James Cromwell), the shadowy creator of surrogate technology, and a dreadlocked anti-surry firebrand called the Prophet (Ving Rhames), who's determined to eradicate it. There's also a hotshot programmer named Bobby (Devin Ratray), whose cutting-edge software could save the ever-darkening day, and an FBI honcho named Stone (Boris Kodjoe) who's even more unlike what he seems than is usual in this shifting world. (VHI.com -- Music News)
'Surrogates' Sep 26, 2009
Cast: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Ving Rhames ... Some also choose to live in human-only areas; the leader of these renegades is played by a dreadlocked Ving Rhames. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
In ‘Surrogates,’ living the simulated life Sep 25, 2009
Greer and his partner (Radha Mitchell) follow the trail of carnage all the way to a tribe of anti-Surrogate Luddites (led by Ving Rhames in dreadlocks), a corporate conspiracy and other nefarious doings, leading to a race against time to push a computer key that will save the human race ... Starring: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, James Cromwell, Ving Rhames, Rosamund Pike. (Boston Globe)
Review: `Surrogates' is a robotic retread Sep 25, 2009
Some also choose to live in human-only areas; the leader of these renegades is played by a dreadlocked Ving Rhames. "We're not meant to experience the world through a machine," Rhames' character announces. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Surrogates turns out to be a fun little thriller Sep 25, 2009
Is the anti-surrogate group of revolutionaries led by the mysterious Prophet (Ving Rhames) involved. Or could this tie into the militarys use of surrogates as cannon fodder in various global hot spots. (MSNBC -- Movies)
"Surrogates": Accept no substitutes Sep 25, 2009
There's more, including a charismatic anti-surrogate activist played by Ving Rhames. And did I mention that Greer and his wife, Maggie (Rosamund Pike), have tragically lost a son. (Salon)
'Surrogates': A poor substitute for a sci-fi thriller Sep 25, 2009
Surrogates * * (out of four) Stars: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, James Cromwell, Ving Rhames, Boris KodjoeDirector: Jonathan MostowDistributor: Touchstone PicturesRating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence, disturbing images, language, sexuality and a drug-related sceneRunning time: 1 hour, 28 minutesOpens Friday nationwide ... They're led by Ving Rhames, sporting the hair weave you'd expect of someone calling himself "The Prophet.". (USA Today -- Life)
Wry-tech future Sep 25, 2009
They include cops, the military and a rasta radical (Ving Rhames, looking good in dreadlocks) who represents the "dreaders" -- feisty holdout humans who refuse to filter experience through surrogates and have been shunted off into robot-free reservations ... They include cops, the military and a rasta radical (Ving Rhames, looking good in dreadlocks) who represents the "dreaders" -- feisty holdout humans who refuse to filter experience through surrogates and have been shunted off into robot-free... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Yes, zombie snacks will be served Sep 20, 2009
Weekend screenings include the Spanish film Zombies and Cigarettes, the New Jersey-made A Far Cry from Home, which connects homophobia to horror, and Evil Angel, a film out of Utah that stars Ving Rhames. There are some mild movies and campy thrillers in the mix, so don t expect to be too petrified. (Boston Globe)
Movie capsules Aug 28, 2009
With Jeremy Piven, James Brolin, and Ving Rhames, and David Koechner. (90 min., R) (Wesley Morris). (Boston Globe)
Autumn Movie Preview 2009 Aug 25, 2009
This Boston-set sci-fi thriller, based on the Top Shelf comic of the same name, also stars Ving Rhames, Rosamund Pike, Radha Mitchell, and James Cromwell. Bruce Willis hasn't had a hit since 2007's Live Free or Die Hard, so Surrogates takes on extra importance for his box office standing. (IGN FilmForce)
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard Aug 19, 2009
Mid-Valley Newspapers: Movie Synopsis. Recent & Most Popular. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
“Goods” takes comedy to the glue factory Aug 18, 2009
His gang of confederates includes Babs Merrick (Kathryn Hahn), the lone woman of the squad flirting with lesbianism; Jibby Newsome (Ving Rhames), to make distasteful racial jokes okay; and Brent Gage (David Koechner), because Koechner had to be in there somewhere. Of all these familiar performers, none is worth seeing here. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Movie Stars: Capsule reviews Aug 15, 2009
With Jeremy Piven, James Brolin, Ving Rhames, David Koechner, and Kathryn Hahn. (90 min., R) (Wesley Morris). (Boston Globe)
James Brolin gets raunchy in The Goods Aug 15, 2009
Besides Hahn, the movie also co-stars Ving Rhames, Ed Helms and Ferrell in a cameo. Movie trailer. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Review: Piven Comedy Doesn't Have 'The Goods' Aug 15, 2009
Paramount ImageVing Rhames, Jeremy Piven, David Koechner and Kathryn Hahn in "The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard" ... "Chappelle's Show" co-creator Neal Brennan directs for the first time (from a script by Andy Stock and Rick Stempson) and the large ensemble cast features Jeremy Piven, David Koechner, Ving Rhames, Ed Helms, Tony Hale and Ken Jeong. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Review: Piven fails to deliver 'The Goods' Aug 15, 2009
Brolin, Hahn, Koechner, Rob Riggle (as the 10-year-old), Will Ferrell (in a cameo) and even Ving Rhames (also part of the sales team) find the right tone, and they all have a light touch. Only Piven pushes and strains like someone with something to prove - and doesn't make the sale. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
‘The Goods’ is ultimately a clunker Aug 14, 2009
From left: Ving Rhames, Jeremy Piven, David Koechner, and Kathryn Hahn in The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard ... The rest of the cast - which includes Ving Rhames, David Koechner, Kathryn Hahn, Craig Robinson, Rob Riggle, Tony Hale, Charles Napier, and Ken Jeong - seems blissfully ignorant of what s what ... Starring: Jeremy Piven, James Brolin, Ving Rhames, David Koechner, Kathryn Hahn, Craig Robinson, and Ken Jeong. (Boston Globe)
Dont waste your money on The Goods Aug 13, 2009
Chappelles Show co-creator Neal Brennan directs for the first time (from a script by Andy Stock and Rick Stempson), and the large ensemble cast features Jeremy Piven, David Koechner, Ving Rhames, Ed Helms, Tony Hale and Ken Jeong ... Starring: Jeremy Piven, Ving Rhames, Ed Helms, Ken JeongDirectors: Neal Brennan Run time: 1 hours, 30 minutesMPAA rating: R. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Capsule reviews: `District 9,' other films Aug 13, 2009
"Chappelle's Show" co-creator Neal Brennan directs for the first time (from a script by Andy Stock and Rick Stempson) and the large ensemble cast features Jeremy Piven, David Koechner, Ving Rhames, Ed Helms, Tony Hale and Ken Jeong. A lot of improv supposedly went on, as well, as you might expect in a movie from Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's Gary Sanchez Productions. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Steelers Notebook: Super Bowl rematch? 'Just another game' Aug 12, 2009
Add to the burgeoning list of celebrity onlookers along the Saint Vincent College sidelines yesterday's pair: former Pirates player and current MLB-TV analyst Sean Casey of Upper St. Clair and actor Ving Rhames of the "Mission Impossible" movie series, among others. Chuck Finder can be reached at. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Summer Comedies Promise Big Laughs Aug 11, 2009
"The Goods," which is produced by Ferrell and Adam McKay, stars Jeremy Piven, Ving Rhames and James Brolin. Other anticipated comedies this summer: - "Extract," Sept. 4: The Mike Judge ("Beavis and Butt-Head," "Office Space") comedy stars Mila Kunis, Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman and Kristen Wiig. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson shoot films close to Seacoast Jul 26, 2009
Starring: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Ving Rhames, Rosamund Pike. Directed by: Jonathan Mostow. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NFL and Entertainment Worlds Collide: Madden NFL 10 Youth Football Festival & Pigskin Pro-Am Jul 18, 2009
John Elway, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Jeremy Piven and Ving Rhames Headline Flag Football Game On Friday. Roger Craig And Donnie Edwards Teach Football Skills and Healthy Habits to 500 Los Angeles Area Middle Schoolers in Madden NFL Play 60 Youth Football Festival on Thursday. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
COMEDY CENTRAL Orders Groundbreaking New Jon Heder Sitcom From Debmar-Mercury Jul 11, 2009
Gary Sanchez Productions, a Paramount Pictures-based film production company formed by Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Chris Henchy, produces the critically acclaimed HBO comedy series "East Bound & Down," returning next spring for a second season on HBO; the mercenary car salesman comedy "The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard," directed by Neal Brennan, starring Jeremy Piven and Ving Rhames, which is set for release in August; the cult classic "The Foot Fist Way," starring Danny McBride; and will next... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Baron Cohen, Kutcher want to make you laugh Jun 30, 2009
Starring: Jeremy Piven, Ving Rhames, James Brolin, David Koechner, Kathryn Hahn Director: Neal Brennan Story: A man with an ailing car dealership calls on salesman Don Ready (Piven) and his crew to save him from bankruptcy. The gang gets to work selling, going to strip clubs, and selling some more. (MSNBC -- Movies)
BET Awards Salute Michael Jackson With Heartfelt Tributes Jun 29, 2009
" Artists were also sure to keep MJ central to their performances, whether with a cover (Ne-Yo's take on Jackson's "Lady in My Life," Ciara's cover of "Heal the World" and actress Keke Palmer's a cappella version of the Jackson 5's "Who's Loving You") or with a wardrobe choice (Keri Hilson's Jackson-esque silver socks and shiny black shoes while singing her single "Knock You Down"). Young actor Bobb'e J. Thompson ("Role Models") took the stage with a brief yet impressive riff on Jackson's dance... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Entertainers ready Jackson tributes for BET Awards Jun 28, 2009
"Simply put, we love Beyonce. With her immense talent, boundless energy, total professionalism and class, it's always an honor to have her grace a BET stage. She's performed on the BET Awards show more times than any BET Networks Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson with Three Days of Special Programming Michael Jackson has impacted the world of music and pop culture in a way like no one else has. To pay tribute to Jackson's life and career that has influenced generations, BET Networks will be airing... (Fresno Bee -- State)
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)
'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)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 10-16 May 7, 2009
Actor Ving Rhames is 50. Guitarist Billy Duffy of The Cult is 48. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Coppola shares award at film festival gala May 3, 2009
It was a moment out of the 1998 Golden Globes - memorable for Ving Rhames dragging Jack Lemmon onstage to present him with the best actor award Rhames had just won. When Ballard didn't immediately rush up to the podium, Coppola joked that Ballard should show off his tuxedo because it's a rarity for him to wear one. (San Francisco Chronicle)
South African Film: Beyond Black and White Apr 10, 2009
In February, as Ving Rhames was wrapping Master Harold. and the Boys a film about the relationship between a white boy and his black servant Damon and Freeman arrived for their rugby turn. (Time.com)
A Look Back At Natasha Richardson's Impressive Career Mar 20, 2009
Richardson gave one of her finest performances under the direction of "Taxi Driver" writer Paul Schrader; once again getting biographical, she starred opposite a young Ving Rhames, playing kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst in the 1988 film of that name. In 1989, she appeared opposite Paul Newman and John Cusack in "Fat Man and Little Boy," a criminally underrated Roland Joff. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kung fu actress Chris Yen returns to Boston's Chinatown Mar 8, 2009
It co-stars Ving Rhames and is directed by Russell Mulcahy, who made "Highlander.". She's also working behind the scenes, as a writer/producer. (Boston Globe)
'Echelon Conspiracy' wends from 'Bourne' to boring Feb 28, 2009
Ed Burns and Ving Rhames play former FBI partners who start out on opposite sides and end up helping Max ... Starring: Shane West, Edward Burns, Ving Rhames, and Martin Sheen. (Boston Globe)
