Friday, January 2, 2009 11:45AM - By Mali Elfman
Well THR is rather bold. Before the Oscar noms have even been announced they interviewed the 2009 Oscar Directors. Really? THR has decided that Clint Eastwood, Ron Howard, Danny Boyle, Gus Van Sant, Darren Aronofsky and Ed Zwick are going to be our Oscar nominated Directors. Good picks yes, but hardly rock solid. Apparently they’re not buying the whole Christopher Nola, Dark Knight buzz.
All the directors all sat down together at one table to talk about their 2008 film(s). Everyone seemed more than happy to chime in about their filmaking process and the challeneges of directing except for Gus Van Sant. Apparently THR decided to cut Van Sant out of the show. I can’t imagine he didn’t say a single work. Why no Van Sant THR?
Check out the interviews with all the other Directors below…
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008 12:42PM - By Mali Elfman
Almost 30+ years after Harvey Milks fight, when the issue has again risen to the forefront of state and national politics, Gus Van Sant offers a stunning portrayal of the history of gay rights. In fact it’s timing is almost a little too perfect for Milk. I think Gus Van Sant intentionally threw the vote to make a point. Well maybe not.
Detailing the inspiring story of Harvey Milk, writer Dustin Lance Black and director Gus Van Sant illustrates broader implications of social and political change. The path to change is never an easy one and is filled with far more failures to overcome than successes to celebrate. For Harvey, like many others who fight for something they believe in, they only reach their greatest accomplishments through much devastation. But it’s worth it.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:49AM - By Krystal Clark
Just one week after one of the most historical elections in American history, rally’s and protests have been taking place all over the state of California, and it has nothing to do with the new president. By a close 52%, Proposition 8, a law which forbids same-sex marriage in the state, was passed.
The law has been heavily condemned by Hollywood celebrities, and many have lended their support to fight it. Actress Drew Barrymore attended a rally last week in Los Angeles, where she spoke openly about her position on the passing of Prop 8.
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