A 'Miracle' That's Somewhat Less Than Wondrous
Sep 26th, 2008 · Spike Lee's latest highlights the oft-neglected contributions of African-American servicemen in World War II. But an overstuffed screenplay and an uneven tone undercut the effort.
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What I Learned On the Way to 'Graduation' ****
May 2nd, 2008 · All Things Considered staffer Cory Turner went to film school, paid his dues and finally sold a screenplay. So why — with his movie ready for release — wasn't he happy?
Composer, musician Nick Cave Digging New CD
Apr 25th, 2008 · Singer and composer Nick Cave has produced several works recently. He composed the soundtrack for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. He also wrote the screenplay and soundtrack for The Proposition. Now, he has released a new CD with his band the Bad Seeds, called Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!.
When Continuity Counts, Call a Script Girl -- Er, Guy
Feb 21st, 2008 · Best boy, key grip: Hollywood's full of oddly named jobs. In an Oscar-season tradition, NPR's Susan Stamberg goes to Los Angeles in search of the stories behind those strange credits. Turns out a script supervisor doesn't just copy the screenplay; in fact, it may be the hardest job on the set.
Schwartzman Lives 'The Darjeeling Limited' **
Sep 29th, 2007 · The Darjeeling Limited, director Wes Anderson's newest film, opened the New York Film Festival this weekend. Jason Schwartzman, who co-wrote the screenplay and plays Jack Whitman, talks about the role India plays in the movie.
Oscar Nominee Guillermo Del Toro ***
Jan 24th, 2007 · Director Guillermo del Toro's film, Pan's Labyrinth, is up for six Academy Awards this year, in categories including original screenplay and foreign language film. Del Toro, who grew up in Mexico, wrote and directed the film.
'Little Children' Film Rachets Up Tension *
Oct 6th, 2006 · Little Children tracks an affair between a dissatisfied housewife and "the prom king," a stay-at-home dad who avoids studying for the Bar as he visits the playground with his son. Things come to a head when a man sent to jail for exposing himself to children is released and moves into the community. The story is Todd Field's adaptation of the novel by Tom Perrotta, who co-wrote the screenplay.
'Futile Gesture,' a Serious Bio of Funnyman Kenney *
Sep 10th, 2006 · Josh Karp's biography A Futile and Stupid Gesture chronicles the life, comedy and untimely death of National Lampoon co-founder Doug Kenney. The title comes from a line Kenney penned for the screenplay of the film Animal House.
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