Monday, February 9, 2009 2:11PM - By Mali Elfman
There has been a lot of talk about whether or not Brad Pitt’s performance in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was due to the amazing special effects or his acting. After taking a look at a very small amount of the work he did, I would say that it was even harder for him to play the role well due to the special effect. Not only did he have to physcially represent all the different stages of Button’s life but he didn’t even have the help of being on set or working off of the other actors.
It’s truly remarkable to see what they’re with images now. Check out the video on technology that went into making Benjamin Button.
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Friday, January 30, 2009 5:07PM - By Krystal Clark
Here are some of the top news stories of the day……
- Has The Flash found a writer? A source close to the developing project, believe that screenwriter Dan Mazeau will pen the script for the live action comic adaptation. [FirstShowing]
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button gets no love in Italy. An Italian office worker filed legal papers against the film’s creators citing that Button’s script is based on plagiarized material. [THR]
- The sci-fi novel Hyperion Cantos is getting adapted for the big screen and it already has a director attached. Scott Derrickson, the guy who brought you last years The Day the Earth Stood Still will helm the futuristic feature. [ComingSoon.net]
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Friday, December 26, 2008 3:42PM - By Matt Hansen
Didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas? Well not to worry, because Hollywood is dropping off some fantastic last minute gifts which are sure to brighten you Holiday spirits. The best of which may also be the longest in run time. The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons clocks in at 159 minutes, but as you’ll come to find out, every moment is well worth it.
Brad Pitt plays the title role of a New Orleans man who was born old and appears to be aging backwards. Under these “unusual circumstances” the young orphan starts off life with losing most of his friends, falling in love and having a surrogate mother who is at least sixty years his junior. Starting in the early 1920’s, the film evenly progresses through seven decades of life. All of which are filled with fate, destiny, and many colorful characters who help Benjamin along his journey. When we come to the end we are left with a story that is thoroughly complete, engaging, and easily enjoyable.
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Thursday, December 11, 2008 9:58AM - By Mali Elfman
Looks like the most popular films this year for the The Golden Globes are: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Doubt and Frost/Nixon. Each film nabbed five nominations including best actor, best feature, and more.
There were a few surprises:
- Tom Cruise managed to get a nomination for his supporting role in Tropic Thunder, along with Downey Jr. Looks like there might be some tension at that table.
- Heath Ledger (not really a surprise) was also nominated for best supporting actor in The Dark Knight.
- Milk was only nominated once. Sean Penn managed to get a nod for Best Actor. I would have liked to have seen 1-2 more nominations for this film.
- The Dark Knight was not picked for best feature (is this a prelude to the Oscars?)
- Also, has anyone even seen Revolutionary Road?
Check out the full list below…
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008 1:50PM - By Mali Elfman
That’s right, Milk and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button have tied for the most nominations with eight a piece. Both were of nominated for best actor, best acting ensemble, best writer, and of course best picture. Sadly, only one of those is available in theaters at present (Milk) the other one you’re going to have to wait until Christmas to watch.
Here are the nominees for the 14th annual Critics’ Choice Awards. Which ones do you want to win?
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