Hollywood A-Listers Prove Ignorance in Supporting... Mar 31, 2008
On Oscar night Penn and I had an unpleasant exchange about the political prisoners of the Chavez government which he ended by walking away and repeating, like a mantra, the name of one of the evening s Academy Award recipients, Daniel Day-Lewis, over and over again in what seemed like the equivalent of a child putting his hands over his ears and belting la-la-la-la-la-la. I can t hear you. (Fox News)
BY GEORGE, HE STILL GOT IT? Mar 30, 2008
It might be time for Clooney to lay low and go drink a milkshake with the publicity-averse Daniel Day-Lewis. Posted: March 28, 2008 | Comments: 1. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Movies that reflect life's grim realities Mar 28, 2008
Each of these films was justly rewarded with Oscars: Daniel Day-Lewis of There Will Be Blood for best actor, Bardem for best supporting actor, Tilda Swinton for her portrayal in Michael Clayton of a strung-out, guilt-ridden lawyer, and No Country for best film, best direction and screen adaptation. I have no quarrel with any of that. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Mini movie reviews Mar 28, 2008
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Paul Scofield, 86; actor was towering presence on screen, nearly invisible off Mar 21, 2008
In his combination of consistent excellence, powerful intelligence, and high degree of selectivity in his roles, Mr. Scofield's career resembled that of Daniel Day-Lewis. The two appeared together in the 1996 film version of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible.". (Boston Globe)
Acting world mourns Paul Scofield Mar 21, 2008
His other Bafta wins came for his film debut in That Lady in 1956 and for The Crucible, which co-starred Daniel Day-Lewis and Winona Ryder, 40 years later. Scofield used his Shakespearean skills on screen as King Lear in the 1972 film and alongside Dame Judi in Kenneth Branagh's Henry V in 1989. (BBC News -- UK)
George Varga asks: Who made you God? Mar 21, 2008
That's not a reference to the recent Daniel Day-Lewis film. But it is an accurate description of what happens when Australian music provocateur Justice Yeldham & The Dynamic Ribbon Device performs, as this one-man band will tomorrow night at The Smog Shop in National City. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Mar 20, 2008
Oscars Behind The Scenes: Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Kiss With Clooney; Tilda Swinton Is Ready To Party ... " Academy voters were also happy to slurp up Daniel Day-Lewis' milkshake, surprising no one by giving the British Method actor his second Oscar for "There Will Be Blood ... Daniel Day-Lewis embraces George Clooney at the 2008 Oscars. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Bill Digs George Mar 19, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Last Update: 06:40 AM EDT. ANOTHER SEX SCANDAL BREWING. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Reflections on the Oscars Mar 17, 2008
Most normal teenagers would rather be doing homework than having to spend an entire evening watching the likes of Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem, collect statuary ... Most normal teenagers would rather be doing homework than having to spend an entire evening watching the likes of Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem, collect statuary. (Townhall.com)
The Milkshake That's Half Empty Mar 15, 2008
But some weeks ago (and before Daniel Day-Lewis snared an Oscar for his rendition of these lines and others), I listened to those words while sitting in the darkness of a movie theater and my mind wandered away from the gritty imagery drawn from Upton Sinclair's novel Oil. to reflect on my career in the advertising business. (AdWeek)
'Chaos Theory' Mar 15, 2008
No one is going to confuse him with Daniel Day-Lewis, or even George Clooney, but Reynolds is likable enough to elevate a film like Definitely, Maybe a few notches higher than you'd expect. And if he can't quite do the same for Chaos Theory, it's not for lack of trying. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
There will be drama| Mar 10, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis was unsettled by the script of 'There Will Be Blood. And for good reason its central character, the part he was to play, is probably one of the most disturbing individuals you're likely to find outside a maximum security psychiatric ward. (iAfrica.com)
The accidental sex gods Mar 9, 2008
They are quite unlike the classically handsome men who monopolised this year's Oscar nominations, for example: Johnny Depp, George Clooney, Daniel Day-Lewis and Viggo Mortensen. McKenzie and Clement certainly aren't as alpha as that lot - they aren't alpha at all, in fact. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Review: '10,000 BC' should be left to rot Mar 8, 2008
Belle, who co-starred alongside Daniel Day-Lewis in the melancholy "The Ballad of Jack and Rose," has piercing blue eyes and looks pretty in danger. And that's about it. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Was Daniel Day-Lewis a bit of a boar? Mar 8, 2008
The bestowing of a best actor Oscar a couple of weeks ago upon Daniel Day-Lewis, for There Will Be Blood, continues a grand Academy tradition of rewarding an over-the-top performance. See: Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs, in which he chewed scenery among other things; Al Pacino oo-rah-ing us into submission in Scent of a Woman ; Sean Penn bawling in Mystic River ; Daniel Day-Lewis' best Snidely Whiplash imitation in Gangs of New York ... Lest you think I'm picking on Daniel... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Movie discussions move online Mar 6, 2008
Bouncing off the windows can be comments like: "That dude needs a haircut, friendo"; "Daniel Day-Lewis can act his pants off, eh?"; and "Wait, so they were ALL Bob Dylan?!". The Web, though, is like a giant amplification of that dialogue. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Heist movie takes UK box office Mar 5, 2008
Teen pregnancy movie Juno, which won best original screenplay, slipped one spot to five, while There Will Be Blood, starring Oscar-winner Daniel Day-Lewis, was unchanged at seven. UK ND BOX OFFICE. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Oscars lift 'No Country' in Europe Mar 5, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis starrer There Will Be Blood showed some sanguine Oscar muscle posting the frames biggest screen average $6,241 in its fourth frame. Paul Thomas Andersons pic benefited from an 41% expansion in screens, timed to capitalize on Day-Lewis widely-anticipated best-actor win and has now banked $5. (Variety)
Paramount Scraps HD DVD Releases, DreamWorks stuck Mar 4, 2008
Other titles like There Will Be Blood that stars Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis was believed to roll out on April 8 and the online retail sites had also mentioned that the title would be available in HD DVD. However, these plans have now been scrapped. It is believed that the releases of Tim Burtons Sweeney Todd that is due on 1st April will also not be available in the HD DVD format. (TechGadgets.in)
The Oscar contenders collection Mar 4, 2008
There Will Be BloodParamountAvailable April 8 on single and two-disc DVD editions and on HD DVDEven for a hard-charging oilman like Daniel Plainview (played by Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis), there's no free milkshake, but there will be deleted scenes and featurettes intriguingly titled "The History of Petroleum" and "Dailies Gone Wild." And there might even be a Blu-ray version later on. Links posted in this story. (Variety)
Boogie Nights Mar 3, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Craig Mathieson, ReviewerMarch 3, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
For an icy 10000 BC look, try NZ Mar 3, 2008
"I felt sorry for the guys," Belle, who starred opposite this year's best actor Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis in the 2005 drama, The Ballad of Jack and Rose, said. The actors were bare-chested and wore little more than loin cloths in below zero temperatures and blizzards. (Ninemsn)
The Cougar Lounge - Theme From Shaft Mar 3, 2008
- A technician who had worked with Academy Award-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis and heard about his dedication to well in advance of actual filming - becoming the character he would play in films. Memo to the Pac-10: The University of Washington will be playing a men's basketball game against Washington State University on Saturday. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Oscar bounce renews 'Old Men' Mar 3, 2008
Vantage-Miramax co-production "There Will Be Blood," for which Daniel Day-Lewis won actor, declined 41% to $1. 6 million from 1,248 runs for a per-screen average of $1,277 million and cume of $37. (Variety)
Is Oscar showing his age? Mar 3, 2008
"I loved 'No Country for Old Men,' and would watch it again. The performance of Daniel Day-Lewis (in 'There Will Be Blood') was incredible," he says. "But these weren't the most relevant movies to the audience of today. I don't know that a young audience went in droves to see 'La Vie en rose.' It's great to acknowledge those, but there's also nothing wrong with awarding hugely successful franchises.". (Variety)
What Oscars 08 taught us Mar 1, 2008
Much has been made of the international flavor of the four acting prizes, which went to two Brits (Daniel Day-Lewis and Tilda Swinton, a London-born Scotswoman), a Frenchwoman (Marion Cotillard) and a Spaniard (Bardem). For one film analyst, though, it's a natural development, and a sign that Hollywood is a global industry. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
MOVIE DEVOTEES LIVE THE GLAMOROUS LIFE AT OSCAR NIGHT AMERICA Feb 29, 2008
Robin Hansen, director of marketing for MJR Theatres, correctly predicted big wins for "No Country for Old Men" and actor Daniel Day-Lewis' turn in "There Will Be Blood.". Not only does she know her movies, but she also came up with the idea for the local red-carpet event nearly a decade ago. (The News-Herald)
Canadian awards show ignores Juno Feb 29, 2008
Tilda Swinton, Daniel Day-Lewis were among the big winners who took the stage at Hollywoods biggest party. more photos. (MSNBC -- News)
'Semi-Pro' looks to score at box office Feb 29, 2008
"There Will Be Blood" will also see a significant Oscar boost in the wake of Daniel Day-Lewis' actor Oscar. "Blood" has gone past $12 million overseas and moves into France and Russia this weekend. (Variety)
The Counterfeiters Feb 29, 2008
The actor, whose profile appears to have been hacked out of stone, gives a performance that is, in its understated way, as striking as those by recent Oscar winners Javier Bardem and Daniel Day-Lewis. In every scene, you can feel the intellectual intensity of a man calculating the long odds of survival and the dignity of his argument that he won't give the Nazis the pleasure of being ashamed to be alive. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
I SEE DEAD CATCHPHRASES Feb 28, 2008
Do you enjoy scrunching your face up like scenery-chewing British-Irish Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis and making gestures that mimic the milkshake sequence in his latest exercise in over-the-top madness, There Will Be Blood ... com, where you [could] discuss Paul Thomas Anderson s magnificent There Will Be Blood or just hit that play button again and again to hear Daniel Day-Lewis bark, he stated, in what sounded like either a promise or a thinly veiled threat ... Plus, they d co-opted the comic... (New York Press)
Rambo shot down - by Odeon Feb 28, 2008
There Will Be Blood, which won best actor for Daniel Day-Lewis, held onto seventh spot with 500,000 this week, suggesting it had also benefited from the publicity surrounding the Oscars. Related articles22. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Michael Jackson Evicted; Thriller Flops Feb 28, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis went through his last Oscar campaign, for "Gangs of New York," grimly. But on Sunday night he was all smiles, clearly relieved. (Fox News)
Movie review: ‘There Will Be Blood’ hard-hitting examination of early oil industry Feb 28, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis stars in "There Will Be Blood." / Paramount Vantages. Advertisement. (Lompoc Record, CA)
The Oscars had a strong foreign accent this year Feb 28, 2008
For the first time since 1965, all four acting Oscars handed out Sunday went to non-Americans: Britain's Tilda Swinton, Britain/Ireland's Daniel Day-Lewis, France's Marion Cotillard and Spain's Javier Bardem ... from all over : Best actor Daniel Day-Lewis, Britain/Ireland; best supporting actress Tilda Swinton, Britain; best actress Marion Cotillard, France; best supporting actor Javier Bardem, Spain. (USA Today -- Life)
Read on... Feb 28, 2008
(male or female) Javier Bardem; Philip Seymour Hoffman; Daniel Day-Lewis; Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton. Who do you think was the brightest star of the silver screen. (Variety)
'Old Men,' Europeans seize Oscars Feb 28, 2008
Actors Daniel Day-Lewis, Tilda Swinton, Marion Cotillard and Javier Bardem toast their success ... The four acting awards, meanwhile, went to Europeans: Marion Cotillard, Daniel Day-Lewis, Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Too much adulation is barely enough Feb 27, 2008
And we might also find out who the myriad people in the background of every shot are, because we're looking beyond Cameron Diaz or Jack Nicholson or Daniel Day-Lewis to see who actually holds the keys to famous people's future projects and therefore their credibility, pay cheques and continued Oscar opportunities. Train the camera on the Oscars from the minute everyone arrives and keep filming, without commercial breaks, until the ceremony ends and everyone is squashed up to the exits. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
‘No Country for Old Men’ wins 4 Oscars Feb 27, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis won his second best-actor Academy Award for the oil-boom epic There Will Be Blood,'' while La Vie En Rose'' star Marion Cotillard was a surprise winner for best actress, riding the spirit of Edith Piaf to Oscar triumph over Julie Christie, who had been expected to win for Away From Her. . (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Oscars in the wings: Nerves, tears and cheers just offstage Feb 27, 2008
Best-director presenter Martin Scorsese was waiting for Daniel Day-Lewis as the There Will Be Blood actor walked offstage with his best-actor trophy. The two are old friends. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Oscars flop in TV ratings | Media Feb 27, 2008
The Coen brothers won best picture with No Country For Old Men, while Daniel Day-Lewis won the best actor award for his performance in There Will Be Blood. Other winners included British actress Tilda Swinton, who won best supporting actress for her role in Michael Clayton, and Spaniard Javier Bardem, named best actor in a supporting role for No Country For Old Men. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Penn and Petra Feb 27, 2008
Every single Oscar-winner excep 00001717 t Daniel Day-Lewis was in attendance, getting down (and somewhat dirty) even after sunrise, along with the likes of John Legend, who apparently got super-friendly with Miss USA Rachel Smith; Christina Milian; Mia Maestro; Kate Beckinsale; Eva Longoria; and Oscar host Jon Stewart. Despite Prince's reported promise to Elton John that he would perform at his party, the "Purple Rain" sensation bailed and only belted in the early hours with pals Stevie Wonder... (Fox News)
List: 2008 Oscar winners Feb 27, 2008
Lead Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis, "There Will Be Blood.". Lead Actress: Marion Cotillard, "La Vie en Rose.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Day-Lewis kisses Clooney Feb 27, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis kisses George Clooney ... Daniel Day-Lewis kisses George Clooney ... 26, 2008 09:42 AM Daniel Day-Lewis celebrated his Oscar win by kissing George Clooney. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Clooney breaks bachelor status Feb 27, 2008
" The 46-year-old actor was nominated for the Best Actor award for his role in Michael Clayton,' but lost out on the award to 'There Will Be Blood' star Daniel Day-Lewis. Clooney said he helped the former cocktail waitress prepare for the prestigious event. "I helped her curl her hair before we came here," he joked. Referring to Larson's heavily-beaded turquoise Valentino dress, Clooney quipped, "It's all my handiwork. I'm a seamster. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Celebrities use minimal approach with accessories Feb 27, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis sported gold hoops ... Balance is another story, which guys such as Sean Combs and Best Actor winner Daniel Day-Lewis achieved by wearing an earring in each ear. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Renfo Oscar Tribute Omission Gets Blogs Buzzing Feb 27, 2008
Oscar-winning actors Daniel Day-Lewis, Tilda Swinton, Marion Cotillard and Javier Bardem celebrate backstage. OSCARS 2008. (Click2Houston, TX)
Will the Oscar go to "Blood," "Old Men" or? Feb 27, 2008
Will the oscar go to "There Will Be Blood," starring Daniel Day-Lewis, or will it go to "No Country for Old Men," starring Javier Bardem ... Daniel Day-Lewis stars in "There Will Be Blood." (Courtesy photo) ... Will/Should win: Daniel Day-Lewis in "There Will Be Blood". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
"Blood"co-star Dano lands "Gigantic" gig Feb 27, 2008
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Paul Dano, coming off his role as Daniel Day-Lewis' adversary in "There Will Be Blood," will star with Zooey Deschanel in "Gigantic," an offbeat indie romantic comedy. The story revolves around a mattress salesman and a young woman he meets at his store. (Reuters)
Bumps-a-daisy Feb 26, 2008
Video Watch what George Clooney really thinks of Daniel Day-Lewis ... Daniel Day-Lewis's piped tux, brown suede shoes, and Viggo Mortensen's odd mixture of peajacket and striped tie notwithstanding. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Oscars become a foreign affair Feb 26, 2008
The Oscars became a foreign affair today as France's Marion Cotillard won best actress, Britain's Tilda Swinton took supporting actress and Daniel Day-Lewis grabbed best actor. Spain's Javier Bardem was given the nod for supporting actor. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Some Top Oscar Winners Reflect Feb 26, 2008
From left, Daniel Day-Lewis, Tilda Swinton, Marion Cotillard and Javier Bardem pose backstage with their acting awards at 80th Annual Academy Awards Sunday (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) ... Harry Smith talks to Daniel Day-Lewis, Tilda Swinton and Jon Stewart about the highlights of Oscar night on their way to the famed Governor's Ball. (CBS News)
Daniel is a knight for a Day Feb 26, 2008
DANIEL DAY-LEWIS dropped to one knee as he got his Oscar for Best Actor from The Queen star HELEN MIRREN and joked: This is the closest I ll come to a knighthood. . (The Sun)
Record low for Oscars Feb 26, 2008
Sean Penn, who snagged a best-actor win for 2003's "Mystic River," called this year's winner, Daniel Day-Lewis, "the greatest actor ever recorded on film." Lewis won for his performance in "There Will Be Blood." Ellen DeGeneres, seated next to Portia de Rossi and Josh Groban, said Oscar host Jon Stewart was "doing a great job." DeGeneres, who hosted last year's Oscars, joked: "It's better to host. It goes faster." (AP). Busey's apology Gary Busey has apologized - sort of - for his strange... (Boston Globe)
The Coen brothers and 'No Country' take home four Oscars Feb 26, 2008
European actors made a clean sweep of the acting awards, with the United Kingdom's Daniel Day-Lewis and Tilda Swinton, Marion Cotillard of France and Javier Bardem of Spain taking home the golden statuettes. Related links. (Baltimore Sun)
'The Euros are coming' Feb 26, 2008
The lead actor award went to an Irish citizen, Daniel Day-Lewis; a Frenchwoman, Marion Cotillard, won the best actress category; British actress Tilda Swinton took the best supporting actress Oscar; and the Spaniard Javier Bardem picked up the Academy award for best supporting actor ... Best actor Daniel Day-Lewis, There Will Be Blood. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Full list of Oscar winners Feb 26, 2008
Best film: No Country for Old Men Best director: No Country for Old Men, Joel and Ethan Coen Best actor: Daniel Day-Lewis, There Will Be Blood Original screenplay: Juno Documentary feature: Taxi to the Dark Side Documentary short: Freeheld Original score: Atonement Cinematography: There Will Be Blood Song: Falling Slowly, Once Foreign language film: The Counterfeiters Honorary Oscar: Robert Boyle Film editing: The Bourne Ultimatum Best actress: Marion Cotillard, La Vie en Rose Sound mixing: The... (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Daniel Day Lewis explodes at Sydney radio reporter Feb 26, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis explodes at Sydney radio reporter ... Academy Award-winner Daniel Day-Lewis let the expletives fly when harassed by a Sydney radio reporter about his personal life. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
No Oscar for Cate Feb 26, 2008
The Briton/Irishman Daniel Day-Lewis won best actor for There Will Be Blood, while the Spaniard Javier Bardem won in the supporting category for No Country For Old Men. Cotillard became the first French Oscar winner in 48 years for La Vie En Rose, while the Briton Tilda Swinton won best supporting actress for Michael Clayton. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Stars turn to scarlet for this year's Oscar fashions Feb 26, 2008
Not faring so well in the style stakes were best supporting actress nominee Tilda Swinton in a baggy black velvet dress, Daniel Day-Lewis' playwright wife Rebecca Miller in a frou-frou off-the-shoulder gown accented by red bow straps and screenwriting nominee Diablo Cody in a flowing leopard print gown which showed off a large Varga girl tattoo on her arm. For hair, the classic chignon was the biggest trend of the red carpet, with several starlets opting for simple low styles, often off to one... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Oscars go to `Old Men' Feb 26, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis won his second best-actor Oscar for the oil-boom epic ``There Will Be Blood,'' while ``La Vie En Rose'' star Marion Cotillard was a surprise winner for best actress, riding the spirit of Edith Piaf to Oscar triumph over Julie Christie, who had been expected to win for ``Away From Her. . (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Grand Oscar night for 'No Country' Feb 26, 2008
As predicted, Brit Daniel Day-Lewis won an Oscar for his gripping performance as a greedy oilman in "There Will Be Blood." The actor had won practically every major accolade this awards season for his audacious turn. Frenchwoman Marion Cotillard was something of an upset, winning lead actress for her transcendent performance as France's tragic Little Sparrow -- chanteuse Edith Piaf -- in "La Vie En Rose." Going into the evening, the betting money was on veteran British actress Julie Christie for... (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Oscars in the wings: Nerves, tears and cheers just offstage Feb 26, 2008
Best-director presenter Martin Scorsese was waiting for Daniel Day-Lewis as the There Will Be Blood actor walked offstage with his best-actor trophy. The two are old friends. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Channeling Jagger Feb 26, 2008
All the other Miramax winners and nominees came through, including Daniel Day-Lewis and Joel and Ethan Coen, before either heading home or seeking out one of the many little after-parties such as Prince s performance up in Coldwater Canyon, or Madonna s rival shindig to Elton John at Guy Oseary s house. Some people, believe it or not, just went home. (Fox News)