Jeff Daniels Reviews, Interviews & More
Frequent collaborators Rian Johnson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are at it again. This time, the pair tackles sci-fi with the timebending thriller, Looper. The film co-stars Bruce Willis as an older version of Gordon-Levitt's character, giving the story an interesting twist. Looper treads the line of pure science fiction by blending elements from other...
It’s been a rocky road for the Dumb and Dumber sequel ever since the 2011 announcement that the film was actually happening. This summer, Jim Carrey bailed on the project, citing lack of interest from the studio. Then, word broke that Carrey might come back after all. And now, the Farrelly brothers are Tweeting that the script is nearly complete, and that the...
Let's be honest, The Newsroom is not without its problems. They've been well documented by us and practically every critic around. However, underneath all the crap, there's a good show fighting to get out. As the season ends, we'd like to remind viewers why they should stick around for round two. If the finale made it hard to see the merit behind the mess, here are...
Last night, The Newsroom aired its first season finale and things could've gone better. "The Greater Fool" sews up a few major plots in a neat little bow. It also highlights the things that should disappear from News Night forever. Can the series end on good terms if it tries its damndest to prove how bad it can be?
Last night's The Newsroom went from incredibly boring to completely gripping in half an hour. In "The Blackout Part 2: Mock Debate" it seems like half the episode was forgotten by the writers. Which would you prefer? A show where the first 30 minutes are great, while the second are mundane, or vice versa? And is that our only option ?
Last night, The Newsroom kicked off a two-episode arc and so far things aren't going well. "The Blackout Part 1: Tragedy Porn" focused on the fallout over the team's drop in ratings. David Krumholtz and Jane Fonda returned, but that wasn't enough to save this ship. So where exactly did the episode hit the skids?
The Newsroom's "5/1" focuses on the death of terrorist Osama bin Laden, or rather the build up to the announcement. Also, this week, relationships play a bigger role but don't darken the night. Can The Newsroom keep up their winning streak?
As you may recall, we reported back in June that Dumb and Dumber To (yes, that’s how you spell the title) was no longer happening as Jim Carrey was backing out. Reportedly Carrey felt that the studios behind the film, New Line and parent company Warner Bros., had shown “a lack of enthusiasm” for the project, and bailed. Now, according to Jeff Daniels, the project may still...
The Newsroom continued its winning streak with last night's episode. "Bullies" focused on the fallout of using aggressive tactics and manipulation. Olivia Munn shined, as did guest stars Terry Crews and David Krumholtz. The episode wasn't without problems, but the negative didn't outweigh the positive.
Last night, The Newsroom took a turn for the better. “Amen” focused on the uprising in Egypt and the protests in Wisconsin from February 2011. Leaving the issue of the female characters in the background, we might finally be able to see the amazing series underneath.
After taking a dive last week, The Newsroom has pulled itself up by the bootstraps. "The 112th Congress" focused on Will's six-month attack on the Tea Party, as well as the Primary Elections of 2010. Jane Fonda also appears and displays some strength as the head of the news network. It looks like the balance of the season is back, but for how long?
In a move that should surprise absolutely no one, HBO announced today that it would be renewing both True Blood and the new kid on the block, The Newsroom, for additional seasons, thanks to killer ratings for the cable network.
Calling the second episode of The Newsroom a failure would be a little strong, but the truth flirts with that word. “News Night 2.0” focuses on the Arizona Immigration Bill, as well as the dissolution of Will and Mac’s relationship. The few good parts of the episode were marred by women of the show that only a week ago were something to smile about. It's clear...
One film we’re waiting on pins and needles for in 2012 is Rian Johnson’s (Brick) Looper—a twisted, time-traveling thriller starring Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Jeff Daniels and Emily Blunt. The first trailer was an intriguing tease, the second, international trailer, though, gives you the entire premise (while not giving away...
We liked The Newsroom, but HBO's latest series has been something of a love it or hate it type of deal. Aaron Sorkin's return to television after an Oscar winning script for The Social Network and Oscar-nominated with Moneyball is definitely buzzed about, and for those looking to give a...
Last night, The Newsroom premiered on HBO, and it was everything it should have been. “We Just Decided To” focused on the formation of a new news team, along with the BP Oil Spill of 2010. Thanks to the dedicated cast and the almighty Aaron Sorkin, this could be the most powerful show of the summer season. If you skip this one, you'll be...
Fans of Dumb and Dumber, the 1994 Jim Carrey vehicle that proved he could carry a film without talking out of his ass, have a reason to mourn today: Carrey has officially quit Dumb and Dumber 2. That’s right, Dumb and Dumber 2 just became Just Dumb, Minus the Dumber One, Part 2.
Aaron Sorkin is a genius writer, and he's got a number of great shows and movies behind him. The West Wing, A Few Good Men, Moneyball, Sports Night, The Social Network (for which he won an Oscar). And there are definitely things that can be...
With last night's launch of Season 2 of Game of Thrones, HBO is now starting to advertising what's coming from them this summer. One of their most exciting new shows is Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom, which has Jeff Daniels leading an ensemble that includes Emily Mortimer, Dev Patel, Sam Waterston, Olivia Munn, and Alison Pill. The show doesn't...
James Franco gives a career-defining performance in this weekend's limited release, Howl, directed by Oscar winning documentary filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman. Franco portrays American poet/Beat movement founder Allen Ginsberg, alongside Jon Hamm, Mary Louise-Parker, and Jeff Daniels. Though unlikely to sway commercial...
