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Showing posts with label Casino Jack. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Casino Jack. Show all posts
Monday, December 27, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
50 Best Movies of 2010
Much has been debated about the quality of the top movies released this year, but that we were able to pull together a list of the 50 best movies of 2010 means it couldn't have been so bad after all.
After the jump, we count down our favorite movies of the year, from the mind-bending 'Inception' to the movie that may have defined our generation, 'The Social Network.'
Think you can figure out which movie topped our list? There's only one way to find out.
50. 'Alice in Wonderland'
What's with the hate, critics? Granted, Tim Burton's refashioning of Lewis Carroll's tale lacked some narrative focus, and it probably didn't need to be in 3-D. But the film is visually striking, Helena Bonham Carter's Red Queen and her gigantic head (not to mention those frog servants) had us in stitches, and Mia Wasikowska is lovely as an Alice who only wants to live her own life. Just please don't make us watch Johnny Depp break-dance again. -- Patricia J. Chui
49. 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse'
We know what you're thinking: 'Twilight'? Really?! But before you judge, hear us out: While it didn't exactly reinvent 'Citizen Kane,' at the end of the day, 'Eclipse' was a pretty fun time at the movies. Sure, it had its fair share of 'Twilight' trappings, and we still think Bella would have been better off with Jacob, not Edward. But as an action-thriller, 'Eclipse' totally worked. (The scene in which Bryce Dallas Howard gets her head smashed? Awesome.) If ever there was a time to embrace 'The Twilight Saga,' it would be 2010. -- Andy Scott
46. 'TRON: Legacy'
Disney took a major gamble by throwing an estimated $170 million at a sequel to a cult 1982 movie that few people have ever seen. Whether it earns back that massive investment remains to be seen, but the overall result is a genuinely exciting, eye-popping, 3-D action flick about a human (Garrett Hedlund) who gets sucked into a sentient computer program while searching for his long-lost father (Jeff Bridges). You can bet that if it does turn a profit, the next installment in the 'TRON' franchise won't take 28 years to come to the screen. --John Sellers
42. 'Casino Jack and the United States of Money'
Kevin Spacey made a game try of embodying disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff (in a fiction feature simply called 'Casino Jack,') but in Alex Gibney's documentary, the real thing is even funnier and more outrageous. Gibney untangles the double-dealing schemes that made Abramoff Washington's most powerful influence peddler, the scandals that took him down (and some national politicians with him), and the system of Congressional payola he perfected, which continues humming smoothly and fleecing taxpayers in his absence. -- GS
35. 'Easy A'
In a year that lacked strong comedies, 'Easy A' was a breath of fresh air and a return to the beloved high school laffers that seemed to die with 'Mean Girls.' The film -- a loose take on 'The Scarlet Letter,' in which a high school student's (Emma Stone) reputation goes sour when she pretends to hook up with boys at her school -- made audiences laugh and smile, and solidified its place as one of the best feel-good comedies of the year. Even better: It finally gave Stone the chance to shine as a charming and -- more importantly -- funny leading lady. (Just watch her sing 'Pocketful of Sunshine' if you don't believe us.) -- Gaby Dunn
13. 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'
Old fogeys who couldn't wrap their heads around the 8-bit aesthetic will point to 'SP''s box office as proof that it didn't work. But 'Scott Pilgrim' represents the greatest generational divide on the list; this is the first movie to use the narrative language of video games (and comic books and indie rock, too!) to tell a simple story about young love. No movie took a bigger risk at re-writing the movie narrative, or packed each scene with as much color, sound, clever writing and great acting. It's funny, exciting, engrossing and hypnotic -- and not just for "short-attention-spans." It's the future of movies, and that's a good thing. -- EL
Moviefone for the rest
xoxo
Carrie
After the jump, we count down our favorite movies of the year, from the mind-bending 'Inception' to the movie that may have defined our generation, 'The Social Network.'
Think you can figure out which movie topped our list? There's only one way to find out.
50. 'Alice in Wonderland'
What's with the hate, critics? Granted, Tim Burton's refashioning of Lewis Carroll's tale lacked some narrative focus, and it probably didn't need to be in 3-D. But the film is visually striking, Helena Bonham Carter's Red Queen and her gigantic head (not to mention those frog servants) had us in stitches, and Mia Wasikowska is lovely as an Alice who only wants to live her own life. Just please don't make us watch Johnny Depp break-dance again. -- Patricia J. Chui
49. 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse'
We know what you're thinking: 'Twilight'? Really?! But before you judge, hear us out: While it didn't exactly reinvent 'Citizen Kane,' at the end of the day, 'Eclipse' was a pretty fun time at the movies. Sure, it had its fair share of 'Twilight' trappings, and we still think Bella would have been better off with Jacob, not Edward. But as an action-thriller, 'Eclipse' totally worked. (The scene in which Bryce Dallas Howard gets her head smashed? Awesome.) If ever there was a time to embrace 'The Twilight Saga,' it would be 2010. -- Andy Scott
46. 'TRON: Legacy'
Disney took a major gamble by throwing an estimated $170 million at a sequel to a cult 1982 movie that few people have ever seen. Whether it earns back that massive investment remains to be seen, but the overall result is a genuinely exciting, eye-popping, 3-D action flick about a human (Garrett Hedlund) who gets sucked into a sentient computer program while searching for his long-lost father (Jeff Bridges). You can bet that if it does turn a profit, the next installment in the 'TRON' franchise won't take 28 years to come to the screen. --John Sellers
42. 'Casino Jack and the United States of Money'
Kevin Spacey made a game try of embodying disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff (in a fiction feature simply called 'Casino Jack,') but in Alex Gibney's documentary, the real thing is even funnier and more outrageous. Gibney untangles the double-dealing schemes that made Abramoff Washington's most powerful influence peddler, the scandals that took him down (and some national politicians with him), and the system of Congressional payola he perfected, which continues humming smoothly and fleecing taxpayers in his absence. -- GS
35. 'Easy A'
In a year that lacked strong comedies, 'Easy A' was a breath of fresh air and a return to the beloved high school laffers that seemed to die with 'Mean Girls.' The film -- a loose take on 'The Scarlet Letter,' in which a high school student's (Emma Stone) reputation goes sour when she pretends to hook up with boys at her school -- made audiences laugh and smile, and solidified its place as one of the best feel-good comedies of the year. Even better: It finally gave Stone the chance to shine as a charming and -- more importantly -- funny leading lady. (Just watch her sing 'Pocketful of Sunshine' if you don't believe us.) -- Gaby Dunn
13. 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'
Old fogeys who couldn't wrap their heads around the 8-bit aesthetic will point to 'SP''s box office as proof that it didn't work. But 'Scott Pilgrim' represents the greatest generational divide on the list; this is the first movie to use the narrative language of video games (and comic books and indie rock, too!) to tell a simple story about young love. No movie took a bigger risk at re-writing the movie narrative, or packed each scene with as much color, sound, clever writing and great acting. It's funny, exciting, engrossing and hypnotic -- and not just for "short-attention-spans." It's the future of movies, and that's a good thing. -- EL
Moviefone for the rest
xoxo
Carrie
Friday, December 17, 2010
New! Pic & Short Biography Rachelle Lefevre (Casino Jack)
RACHELLE LEFEVRE (Emily Miller) was recently seen on the big screen in the international blockbusters TWILIGHT and NEW MOON, based on the first and second books in the best-selling series by Stephanie Meyer. In the films, Lefevre plays Victoria, the ruthless, flame-haired vampire hell-bent on revenge against Kristen Stewart’s heroine, Bella.
Lefevre is currently starring next to Paul Giamatti and Dustin Hoffman in BARNEY’S VERSION, now making the festival circuit. BARNEY’S VERSION is adapted from the novel by acclaimed author Mordecai Richler and recounts the ways in which the life of Barney (Giamatti) is forever altered by the three women he marries. Lefevre stars as Clara, the young, troubled and ultimately suicidal feminist poet who becomes his first wife.
Lefevre also stars in the upcoming psychological thriller “The Caller” opposite Stephen Moyer. In “The Caller,” Lefevre’s character Mary Kee is a woman trying to regain her strength after an abusive relationship and becomes tormented by mysterious phone calls from the past.
In 2011, Lefevre will star in the new ABC series “Off the Map.” Created by Shonda Rhimes (Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice), “Off the Map” is a medical drama that takes place in a small town in the South American jungle which has one severely understaffed and under-stocked medical clinic. Lefevre’s character Ryan Clark is among one of the young doctors that staff the medical clinic. She is courageous and outspoken but harbors a mysterious past which comes to light as stories unfold.
In previous film work, Lefevre has played a diverse range of characters. In THE POOL BOYS, a RISKY BUSINESS update from AMERICAN PIE producer Warren Zide, Lefevre stars opposite Matthew Lillard and Tom Arnold as Laura, the straight-talking escort who becomes a madam for the summer. In a very different turn, Lefevre starred with Stephen Dillane and Rosamund Pike in FUGITIVE PIECES, adapted from the internationally best-selling novel by Anne Michaels, directed by Jeremy Podeswa (THE PACIFIC) and produced by Robert Lantos (EASTERN PROMISES). In the film Lefevre plays Naomi, a young, spirited, Jewish wife whose marriage is severely impacted by wounds left after the Holocaust.
Lefevre moved to Los Angeles when she landed the female lead in the FOX comedy series LIFE ON A STICK, in which she played Lily, a girl Lefevre describes as “a smart, free-spirited wild-card.” Lefevre has since gone on to enjoy a successful television career. She had a five-episode arc on CBS’ summer hit SWINGTOWN, as well as a recurring role on the critically acclaimed series BOSTON LEGAL, as Jerry’s love interest, Dana Strickland, a role David E. Kelly wrote specifically for her.
Lefevre was recently seen starring in the CBC/BBC produced mini-series THE SUMMIT, a political thriller revolving around a terrorist threat at a G8 Summit. Lefevre stars as the Canadian prime minister’s (Bruce Greenwood) activist daughter, Leonie, who after an attack is exposed to the smallpox virus and threatens the safety of everyone at the Summit.
Lefevre also starred on the small screen as Heather, the self-assured stripper who wins Matt Davis’ heart on the second season of ABC’s WHAT ABOUT BRIAN.
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Casino Jack Trailer
Rachelle and Graham in a movie together (Victoria and Harry Clearwater). Wonder if they have any scenes together.
traileraddict via Gossip-Dance
xoxo
Carrie
traileraddict via Gossip-Dance
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Carrie
Friday, September 10, 2010
Casino Jack Premieres at TIFF
ATO takes TIFF world premiere Casino Jack
A December release is being targeted for the film, which stars Kevin Spacey as a disgraced Washington lobbyist Jack Abranoff.
ATO Pictures has acquired US rights to Casino Jack from Rollercoaster Entertainment ahead of its world premiere here next week [16] and is targeting a December release.
Kevin Spacey plays the disgraced Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff as he gets in over his head with the mafia and murder. Barry Pepper, Kelly Preston, Jon Lovitz and Rachelle Lefevre also star and George Hickenlooper directed.
ATO co-founder Johnathan Dorfman, head of acquisitions Sarah Lash and legal counsel Vicki Cherkas brokered the deal with producer Gary Howsam, CAA and legal counsel Uri Emerson-Fleming. Fox will handle home entertainment.
Howsam produced with Bill Marks and George Zakk from an original screenplay by Norman Snider. Richard Rionda Del Castro, Lewin Webb, Donald Zuckerman, Dana Brunetti, Patricia Eberle, Warren Nimchuk, Angelo Paletta and Domenic Serafino served as executive producers.
ATO releases its films theatrically through its partnership with Samuel Goldwyn Films / Independent Distribution Partners and has a home entertainment deal with Fox.
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Carrie
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