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"Reel" FReepers - Celebrating Cinema - March 2007
March 1, 2007
| DollyCali; wtc911
Posted on 03/01/2007 12:35:54 PM PST by DollyCali
March 2007 Edition
Reel Test of the Month
Reel Celebrity of the Month
Alan Arkin was probably the biggest surprise on Oscar Night winning the Best Supporting Oscar for his portrayal of a cocaine using grandfather of the Little Miss Sunshine . He inconveniently dies as the very dysfunctional family is on the way to the big contest. The family is running late so just put him in the back
reminiscent of National Lampoons Vacation.. and they presses on to make the deadline in their clunker van.
He at 73 has had a long & varied career with movies that over the years have made us cry, chuckle & just roar out loud (well I did during the In-Laws(79). Here is some data on his life/career.
Professions:Actor, director, singer, composer, novelist, producer, vacuum cleaner repairman, clerical worker
Born: Brooklyn, New York on 3/26/1934
Sometimes Credited As:
Alan Wolf Arkin Robert Short
FULL BIOGRAPHY
Cinematography
Bee Movie - ( / 2007 / In-Production / ) Magicians - ( / / In-Production / Kinowelt International ) Rendition - ( / / In-Production / ) Sunshine Cleaning - ( / / In-Production / ) Raising Flagg - ( Flagg Purdy / 2006 / Awaiting Release / Cinema Libre Distribution ) Firewall - ( Arlin Forester / 2006 / Released / Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group ) Little Miss Sunshine - ( Grandpa / 2006 / Released / 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment ) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause - ( Bud Newman / 2006 / Released / Buena Vista Distribution Company ) Eros - ( Dr. Pearl ("Equilibrium") / 2005 / Released / Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group ) Noel Artie / 2004 / Released / Convex Group ) Thirteen Conversations About One Thing - ( Gene / 2002 / Released / Mongrel Media ) America's Sweethearts ( Wellness Guide / 2001 / Released / Sony Pictures Releasing ) Varian's War - ( Freier (Marseilles) / 2001 / Released / ) Jakob the Liar - ( Frankfurter / 1999 / Released / Sony Pictures Releasing ) Four Days in September - ( Charles Burke Elbrick / 1998 / Released / Miramax Home Video ) The Slums of Beverly Hills - ( Murray Abramowitz / 1998 / Released / Fox Searchlight Pictures ) Gattaca - ( Detective Hugo / 1997 / Released / Sony Pictures Releasing ) Grosse Pointe Blank - ( Dr Oatman / 1997 / Released / Hollywood Pictures Home Video ) Mother Night - ( George Kraft / 1996 / Released / New Line Home Entertainment ) Steal Big, Steal Little - ( Lou Perilli / 1995 / Released / Savoy Pictures ) The Jerky Boys - ( Lazarro / 1995 / Released / Touchstone Pictures Home Video ) North - ( Judge Buckle / 1994 / Released / Sony Pictures Releasing ) Samuel Beckett Is Coming Soon. .. - ( Director / 1994 / Released / ) Indian Summer - ( Uncle Lou / 1993 / Released / Touchstone Pictures Home Video ) So I Married An Axe Murderer - ( (cameo appearance) / 1993 / Released / TriStar Pictures ) Glengarry Glen Ross - ( George Aaronow / 1992 / Released / LIVE Home Video ) The Rocketeer - ( Peevy / 1991 / Released / Walt Disney Home Video ) Coupe de Ville - ( Fred Libner / 1990 / Released / Universal Pictures ) Edward Scissorhands - ( Bill / 1990 / Released / 20th Century Fox International ) Havana - ( Joe Volpi / 1990 / Released / Universal Pictures ) Bad Medicine - ( Dr Ramon Madera / 1985 / Released / 20th Century Fox Distribution ) Big Trouble - ( Leonard Hoffman / 1985 / Released / Sony Pictures Releasing ) Joshua Then and Now - ( Reuben Shapiro / 1985 / Released / 20th Century Fox ) The Return of Captain Invincible - ( Captain Invincible / 1983 / Released / Magnum Entertainment ) Deadhead Miles - ( Cooper / 1982 / Released / ) The Last Unicorn - ( Voice of of Schmendrick--Magician / 1982 / Released / Family Home Entertainment ) Chu Chu and the Philly Flash - ( Flash / 1981 / Released / 20th Century Fox Distribution ) Full Moon High - ( Dr Jacob Brand / 1981 / Released / HBO Home Video ) Simon - ( Simon / 1980 / Released / Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group ) Improper Channels - ( Jeffrey Martley / 1979 / Released / Crown International Pictures ) The In-Laws - ( Sheldon Kornpett / 1979 / Released / Warner Home Video ) The In-Laws - ( Executive Producer / 1979 / Released / Warner Home Video ) The Magician of Lublin - ( Yasha Mazur / 1979 / Released / Warner Home Video ) Fire Sale - ( Director / 1977 / Released / 20th Century Fox ) Fire Sale - ( Ezra Fikus / 1977 / Released / 20th Century Fox ) The Seven Per-Cent Solution - ( Sigmund Freud / 1976 / Released / Universal Pictures ) Hearts of the West ( Kessler / 1975 / Released / United Artists Films ) Freebie and the Bean - ( Bean / 1974 / Released / Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution ) Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins - ( Rafferty / 1974 / Released / Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution ) Last of the Red Hot Lovers - ( Barney Cashman / 1972 / Released / Paramount Pictures ) Little Murders - ( Director / 1971 / Released / 20th Century Fox ) Little Murders - ( Detective / 1971 / Released / 20th Century Fox ) Catch-22 - ( Captain Yossarian / 1970 / Released / Paramount Pictures ) Popi - ( Popi / 1969 / Released / United Artists Films ) Inspector Clouseau - ( Inspector Jacques Clouseau / 1968 / Released / United Artists Films ) The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter - ( John Singer / 1968 / Released / Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution ) Wait Until Dark - ( Roat / 1967 / Released / Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group ) Woman Times Seven - ( Fred ("The Suicides") / 1967 / Released / Embassy Pictures ) The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming - ( Rozanov / 1966 / Released / MGM/UA Home Video )
Reel Box Office Reviews
Little Miss Sunshine Reviewed by DollyCali
A three day road trip of a amusingly awkward & exceptionally dysfunctional family who nonetheless band together to support little Olive who has been chosen one of the finalists in the Little Miss Sunshine contest.. Olive is the youngest & the oldest is patriarch played by Alan Arkin who won an award for the role. The reason he is along on the trip is that he was just kicked out of his retirement home for snorting heroin..
This is a movie you will either love or hate. The rating should alert any who are sensitive that, even though a young girl is one of the stars and the Title sounds soooo innocent, an R rating is an R rating. !
The script is funny and it is well executed by the great cast. It was nominated for the Best Picture at this years Oscars and was a tremendous hit at the Sundance the year it was introduced.
Stars: Steve Carell, Greg Kinnear, Alan Arkin, Abigail Breslin, Paul Dano. Director: Johathan Dayton
Box Office (Feb28) -: $ 59,831,476 Video/DVD Rentals - $37,210,000
Rotten Tomatoes Review
Official Site
Trailers
Breach
Reviewed by DollyCali
Universal Pictures released a critically acclaimed drama February 16. A dark visual tone pervades this film with a dark subject matter. All is not as it appears/seems is the bottom line. Not giving anything away as this is TRUE HISTORY - revealed in cinema that takes a bit of artistic license in presentation but not in bottom line.
A revered top flight FBI agent with decades of loyal service is KNOWN to be a traitor & agent for Russia. The theme of the movie is setting him up with a bright/fresh would-be agent (now clerk/go-fer assistant) & inform the FEDS on activities, in the hopes of getting his agent status solidified..
The clueless & not overly dedicated to this mission assistant is confused. This man., Robert Hannsen has a family, grandkids, is a super religious Catholic, going to mass daily, But he is told he is a traitor and to boot a sexual pervert along the way!
If one enjoys following the saga of interpersonal struggles & the confusion of life, you will relate well to this movie. It is tense & engaging & makes your heart sad as you see it unfold. The turncoat found out, stalked, apprehended, sentenced
makes you cheer & cry at the same time. What could have been had he NOT done these dastardly deeds.
The young not yet agent leaves the FBI after this case, the biggest espionage catch ever. He goes into private law practice in DC. Wonder if he is a FReeper/lurker? Come out, come out wherever you are!
This is rated PG13 for language, sexual situations & violence that might be offensive to some. It is 1 hour an 50 minutes in length.
Stars: Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillippe., Kathleen Quinlann; Laura Linney, Director and one of the three screenwriters: Billy Ray
Box Office (Feb28) -: $20,304,675
Rotten Tomatoes Review
Official Site
Trailers
Reel Classic Reviews
Catch 22 (1970) Reviewed by DollyCali
For this months classic review, I chose another Arkin movie. A screen adaptation of a book of the same name by Joseph Heller takes us to the Mediterranean during WW2. This military satire is brought to the screne by Mike Nicholas. In the film we find Yossarian (Alan Arkin) who was a bombardier and now desperately wants to get out of the military & so fakes insanity..
BUT, the catch 22 is that if he can understand his own mortality, then he is automatically considered sane. This does not sound funny but in the movie the characterization & playing out of the situation is enjoyable. Arkin is surrounded by a first class group of actors. In todays economics, I dont think such a production could come off unless the did an Ocean 11/12/13 arrangement.
Other Notes on the movie
The film is rated R and is just over 2 hours in length.
Theatrical release: June 24, 1970 DVD release: May 22, 2001
CATCH-22 was filmed on location in Italy and Mexico.
Martin Balsam replaced Stacy Keach in the role of Col. Cathcart over age concerns that Nichols had.
Second Unit Director John Jordan plummeted to his death during the film's production.
Stars: Alan Arkin; Orson Welles, Jon Voight, Martin Sheen, Bob Newhart, Richard Benjamil; Art Garfunkel; and Anthony Perkins
Box Office: Total US Gross $24,911,670 Rentals $12,250,000
Rotten Tomatoes Review
IMDb
Good Analysis Link
Reel Insider/Techie Stuff
Producers: what do they do anyway?
Provided by Insider/Techie Editor Wtc911 -From the producers guild site.....
JOB FUNCTIONS FOR "PRODUCED BY" (Theatrical Motion Pictures) Subject to the control of the Owner, the "Produced by" in Theatrical Motion Pictures is expected to exercise decision-making authority over a majority of the following specific job functions:
DEVELOPMENT
* Conceived of the underlying concept upon which the production is based or involved at its inception. * Selected the material upon which the production is based and secured necessary rights for development and production of the material. * Selected the writer(s). * Supervised and oversaw the development process. * Secured the initial financing. * Served as the primary point of contact for the studio and/or financing entity.
PRE-PRODUCTION
* Selected the director, co-producer and unit production manager. * Selected the principal cast in consultation with the director. * In consultation with the director, selected the production designer, cinematographer, editor and visual effects co. * Participated in location scouting in consultation with the director. * Supervised the preparation of the preliminary budget and approved and signed the final budget in consultation with the Co-Producer and UPM. * Creatively involved in the final shooting script in consultation with the director and the writer(s) and approved and signed the final shooting script. * Approved the final shooting schedule in consultation with the director.
PRODUCTION
* Exercised final approval of the deals for the principal components of the production. * Provided continuous in-person consultation with the director and principal cast * In collaboration with the director, provided in-person consultation with the production designer, art department, wardrobe, make-up and hair. * In collaboration with the director, provided in-person consultation with the stunt coordinator and on mechanical effects (if applicable). * Supervised "on-set" and on a continuous basis the day-to-day operation of the producing team and the entire shooting company. * Approved the weekly cost report. * Viewed the "dailies" and provided in-person consultation with the director, the editor, the studio and/or financial entity.
POST-PRODUCTION/MARKETING
* Provided in-person participation on visual effects in consultation with the director, the studio or financial entity. * Selected the composer in consultation with the director, and participated in-person with the composer and the director in the scoring process * Provided in-person consultation with the editor along with the director, the studio or financial entity, and participated on the final cut of the motion picture. * Consulted with the director and the editor during the preparation of the first cut that is shown to the studio/financial entity. * Selected the music supervisor in consultation with the director, and participated in-person during the music recording sessions. * Provided in-person consultation with the director on the re-recording stage. * Provided in-person consultation with the director on the titles and opticals. * Provided in-person consultation with the cinematographer, the director, the studio and/or financing entity on the answer print or edited master. * Consulted on the media plan and materials, and the marketing and distribution plans for the motion picture. * Consulted on the plans for exploitation of the motion picture in ancillary and foreign markets.
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TOPICS: Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: academyawards; alanarkin; catch22; cinema; hollywood; littlemisssunshine; movies; oscars
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To: onyx
Now, the big question.. did you loose weight?
That for most of us is the ONLY good thing about being sick
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posted on
03/01/2007 1:50:09 PM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: DollyCali
I suppose that is where we have got the word pictures from a shortening of the old fashion term picture show never thought of that before.
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posted on
03/01/2007 1:51:21 PM PST
by
snugs
((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
To: DollyCali
I don't know --- the scale is upstairs and I am still too weak to climb the stairs.
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posted on
03/01/2007 1:53:43 PM PST
by
onyx
(DEFEAT Hillary Clinton, Marxist, student of Saul Alinsky & ally and beneficiary of Soros.)
To: DollyCali
I had better not get sick then I definitely do not want to loose anymore LOL
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posted on
03/01/2007 1:54:03 PM PST
by
snugs
((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
To: All
hate to post & run.. but I am going out..
where?
TO THE MOVIES OF COURSE!!!!
Going to second run theater to see Babel & The Departed --BOTH for the second time. To me these are both BIG screen flicks. I have to run now to get ready, feed mom & the pets. Later all..
REMEMBER, this thread will run for an entire month for sharing/chatting
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posted on
03/01/2007 1:57:58 PM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: DollyCali
OoooOoooOooo!! Add me!!!
I love movies!!!
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posted on
03/01/2007 2:00:40 PM PST
by
Hoodlum91
(I support global warming.)
To: DollyCali
This is a great thread. I am a movie/TV addict, and I am NOT ashamed LOL.
Please keep me on the ping list and thank you for all your hard work.
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posted on
03/01/2007 2:04:51 PM PST
by
USMCWife6869
(Godspeed Sand Sharks.)
To: DollyCali
Nice thread. Looks like you put a lot of work into it.
I'm leaving for home now, but I'll definitely be checking in again later!
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posted on
03/01/2007 2:11:23 PM PST
by
Tanniker Smith
(Math teachers know ALL the angles.)
To: Hoodlum91
49
posted on
03/01/2007 2:14:46 PM PST
by
pcottraux
(It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
To: DollyCali
Hi Dolly,
I think it's a great idea to have a thread like this.
I don't go to the cinema much and we usually wait until the movies either come out on pay per-view or DVD.
Please put me on your pinglist.
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posted on
03/01/2007 2:20:41 PM PST
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proudly supporting our Troops,Allies and our President GW!!!)
To: DollyCali
They don't make movies like they used to -- in my day movies cost a nickel and they featured a live bad and free dishes.
51
posted on
03/01/2007 2:47:56 PM PST
by
durasell
(!)
To: DollyCali
5 is Heather Graham, I don't know 10s name, but I'm guessing it is who Marlon Brando paid to accept his Godfather Oscar. And it is Jaden Smith I believe.
Great work on the list. It looks like you put a lot of work into it.
I'm pumped in the next two weeks to see Zodiac, Black Snake Moan, Shooter and 300.
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posted on
03/01/2007 3:18:08 PM PST
by
Mr. Blonde
(Like I always say, there's no "I" in team. There's a "me" though, if you jumble it up.)
To: alwaysconservative
Well, you hooked me in with the photo of one of my current favorites: Gerard Butler.
Hey, that was my post with his picture!!!
I'm gathering up the troops for a Movie Night Field Trip for next Friday. :)
Maven
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posted on
03/01/2007 3:20:28 PM PST
by
Maven
To: wtc911
I listened to HOT KID, Elmore Leonard's latest book, on CD, read by Arliss Howard. It would make a great comedic movie. Setting is the 1930s in Oklahoma and surrounding areas. The reader was so good and had the regional tone so perfect that I became really absorbed with the story. Hope Hollywood gives this book serious consideration. I don't recall seeing HOMBRE but will ask for it next time we visit Blockbusters.
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posted on
03/01/2007 4:08:15 PM PST
by
mountainfolk
(God Bless President George Bush)
To: DollyCali
Congratulations on your official debut. You certainly do things up with a bang! I am looking forward to following this thread.
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posted on
03/01/2007 4:13:46 PM PST
by
mountainfolk
(God Bless President George Bush)
To: mountainfolk
They are remaking Leonard's '3:10 to Yuma' with Russell Crowe. Damn near every book Leonard (aka Dutch) wrote has been filmed. Here's an incomplete list...
Get Shorty
Be Cool
Valdez is Coming
Mr. Majestyk
Stick
Fifty-Two Pick-up
Jackie Brown
Moonshine Wars
Glitz
Out of Sight
Cat Chaser
....that's about half.
I remember when Pulp Fiction came out everyone was singing its praises while a few of us recognized that Tarantino had just read every Leonard novel and copied the style (did a great job too).
If you can find Hombre watch it twice, once for the story and then for the dialogue. There are more great lines in this film than in any other (close second is 'Out of the Past'). I've seen it twenty times and I am still blown away by the flood of gems. I watch it at least once a year and after ten viewings my wife finally got why.
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posted on
03/01/2007 4:22:33 PM PST
by
wtc911
(I would like at least to know his name...)
To: DollyCali; snugs
Nice opening thread, Dolly.
Snugs, my relatives in the South used to call the movies the picture show-many small towns in America did back in the day....In my middle-sized Northern hometown we used to say show...as in "I am going to the show on Sat." There is even a movie called "The Last Picture Show" which was critically acclaimed.
To: mountainfolk
btw....iirc, the father character in Hot Kid is a retread of the main character in Leonard's Cuba Libre. Both great books about time and place that nobody else writes about.
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posted on
03/01/2007 4:24:54 PM PST
by
wtc911
(I would like at least to know his name...)
To: pcottraux
I've been hearing a theory that it was the release of "Norbit"...which was trashed on all fronts...that ruined Eddie's chances. Don't know if it's true.Yes, I heard that too. And also they did not approve of him tauting Norbit when he was being interviewed after his nomination came out...wanted him to stick to promoting Dreamgirls.
Even if he ever does get another dream part like that, he will probably lose again as he walked out of the Oscars immediately after Alan Arkin's name was called. And the Academy does like sore losers..which is pretty fun cauz they love Gore and he is the definition of sore loser..lol...
To: daisyscarlett
Yes, I heard that too. And also they did not approve of him tauting Norbit when he was being interviewed after his nomination came out...wanted him to stick to promoting Dreamgirls.Seems to be happening a lot lately. That's exactly the same reason Katie Holmes wasn't asked to come back for the "Batman Begins" sequel.
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posted on
03/01/2007 4:34:35 PM PST
by
pcottraux
(It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
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