Film Review: Looper
Rian Johnson’s latest effort is an excellent modern sci-fi film, that somehow managed to avoid giving away its biggest secrets in its advertising, the actual story.
Tag: Paul Dano
Film Review: Ruby Sparks
Ruby Sparks, starring Paul Dano and Zoe Kazan is a fun, original romantic comedy from Little Miss Sunshine directors Jonathan Dayton, and Valerie Faris. Written by Kazan, she stars with her real-life boyfriend Dano, in a fun, and interesting concept. Calvin (Dano), is a writer who peaked quite early in life. His first novel was …
IFFBoston 2010 Review: The Extra Man
A coming of age story of a young wannabe high society “gentleman,” mentored by an older gentleman whose “been there.” Sounds like a film we’ve seen before. But I assure you, ‘The Extra Man,’ is much more fun, and a fresh take on an old theme, and executed with excellence. Directed by the husband-and-wife team …
IFFBoston 2010 Spotlight: The Extra Man
Based on the novel by Jonathan Ames, ‘The Extra Man’ tells the story of a failed playwright, Henry (Kevin Kline) who becomes a mentor to a troubled and aspiring playwright Louis (Paul Dano). The unusual circumstance of this relationship begins when Louis sublets a room in his apartment to Henry. Henry teaches Louis the art …
Poster For “Taking Woodstock” Released
The poster for Ang Lee’s new movie has been released. Rolling Stone magazine debuted the poster for “Taking Woodstock,” a movie based the memoir of Elliot Tiber, who helped create the Woodstock music festival. The movie stars Emile Hirsch, Demetri Martin, Paul Dano, Liev Schrieber and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. I should let you know that …
“Wild Things” Poster Released
The poster for Spike Jonze’s latest movie, an adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s well-known children’s book, “Where the Wild Things Are,” has been released. The movie, which has undergone several re-shoots and missed several release dates is now scheduled for release this coming fall. “Wild Things,” features voice work from Forrest Whitaker, Paul Dano, Catherine O’Hara …