Now it is time for a few random stories that might peak your interest. The stories discuss why we have never seen Natalie Portman in any chick flicks or comedy movies, why Karen O and T-Bone Burnett will not be up for any Oscar nominations for their work this past year, and what Bob Barker is up to now that he isn’t hosting the Price is Right.
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Now that the weekend has come and gone, it’s time for the moment of truth. As we noted in our weekend box office post, Spike Jonze’s Where the Wild Things Are came in at number one with moviegoers trampling the competition. That’s not bad for a movie based on a book that had like 5 lines in it. Where the Wild Things Are has been a staple in grade schools for decades, so it doesn’t matter if your 40 or 14 you’ve been exposed to this story. With that much of a following, we have to know one thing…did it live up to the hype?
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Apparently your childhood curiosity is still enough to get you to the movies. Where the Wild Things Are has swooped in at number one and set a new record for the best opening for a live-action PG rated film. Some people are saying that it’s not the film they expected it to be, which may effect its sales in the long run, although in my opinion the film was perfect in it’s ability to follow through with one solid idea well, which few films are able to do. Whether or not people were satisfied will be seen in the weeks to come, but for the moment, lets bow to the Wild Thing King.
Another amazing feet was the little horror that could, Paranormal Activity. Last week it jumped from 33rd to 4th and now with the the power of viral marketing, it’s been able to rise again to number 3. Could it keep coming? It certainly proves that internet buzz works, despite reviews. It’s managed to expanded to 760 theaters in its fourth weekend just by people demanding it and each week has had a 155% increase in profit. Not bad.
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It’s time to become a Wild Thing with Director Spike Jonze‘s adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s children’s book Where the Wild Things Are. In typical Jonze fashion, Where the Wild Things Are is both a visual treat for the eyes, and an exploration for the mind. From the sets and the the costumes, to the raw and honest performance by Max Records, Spike will be sure to have you howling for more.
Check out the review below…
Ready to become a “Wild Thing” with Director Spike Jonze and newly found child actor Max Records? Although the first thing you may notice about Where the Wild Things Are is that it is a feast for the eyes (and we have the creative team to thank for that), the heart of the film that keeps us intrigued comes from the raw and honest performance by Max and the subtle and yet adventurous eye of Spike.
This was not an easy interview to do because the answers to all your questions were in the film. When a director does his job right he should be able to shut his mouth, press play, and let his film do the talking, which is exactly the case for this movie. You will leave with questions, but those are for you to answer, not the director.
Luckily, the two “boys” where both able to add a bit of insight to the film, talk about the more challenging parts of filming the movie and answer a few questions that you might be wondering about before bringing your kids to the film. Check out what the two “Wild Things” had to say below…
One should be warned, this is not a children’s movie, it’s a movie about a child, and is dealt with as such. Spike Jonze‘s Where the Wild Things Are, is a spectacle to behold thanks to the many creative minds that came together to re-invent Maurice Sendak’s classic book.
The film evokes feelings from childhood that many of us try to hide or explain away. With deep brooding emotions and honest responses, this movie connects with it’s audience in a way we’re not used to seeing or rather feeling in a mainstream movie. It’s filled with childlike wonder, fear, and anger that reminds us of a time when we didn’t always “act like adults” but preferred to howl at the moon. Children’s emotions are not simple, nor are their imaginations, which is why the creative team behind the film had to tap into their unabashed creativity and inner child in order to fully capture the tone necessary for this film.
A huge batch of photos from Spike Jonze‘s Where the Wild Things Are have popped up online. The film is based on the Maurice Sendak children’s book of the same name, and centers on the adventures of a little boy and a group of wild yet friendly creatures. The film stars Max Records as the main character, and features the voice talents of James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker, Catherine O’Hara, and Lauren Ambrose.
Take a look at some of the wild photos…
The weekend of the Emmys has come and gone and reactions from the movie and TV world are running rampant. The end of summer is drawing near but the news is still plentiful. Here’s some of the latest movie news and Emmy news:
And below is one of the funnier moments last night as Neil Patrick Harris turned in a gem as the host of the Emmys…
We just received more beautiful character posters for Spike Jonze‘s upcoming masterpieces Where the Wild Things Are. We were just discussing Jonze’s choice to use men in suits rather than CGI and how that choice helped in creating the magic and beauty behind the film, and these posters are a perfect example of that. When you look at the close up of The Bull above, you can see how tactile the hair feels and how piercing the eyes are. The whole thing could be a painting.
Below are five new posts including, Paul Dano as “Alexander,” Chris Cooper as “Douglas,” Forest Whitaker as “Ira,” Michael Berry Jr. as “The Bull,” and another shot of James Gandolfini as “Carol.”
Check them out now in our gallery…
