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Hoffman was relieved, even though she's a veteran of "Hairspray" and her own one-woman shows, and whose film credits include "Garden State" and "Kissing Jessica Stein.". "I was terrified I would wake up the day after opening and hear on my answering machine, 'You have nine new messages.' Beep. 'I'm so sorry.' Beep. 'You're good. Don't listen to them.' Beep.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Lis on Law: Sensitive Man v. Ladies Night Aug 7, 2007
But the Garden State didn't take the ruling without a fight. In fact, the state then passed a law legalizing the practice. (Fox News)
Weekend's best bets: Jul 23, 2007
The Shins, darling of the indie-pop set and made famous in the film "Garden State," will make its Hawai'i performance debut in Honolulu on Monday night at the Pipeline Cafe ... With a couple of critically buzzed-about and modest-selling Shins discs out by 2004, the lines above could've been exchanged by dozens of meet-cute couples before inclusion in Zach Braff's bittersweet Gen-Y coming-of-age flick "Garden State." ... When "Garden State" was released, Mercer ducked into a theater to see it. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Natural Role Jul 17, 2007
In the Dunkin' Donuts spot directed by Zach Braff of "Garden State" fame, the hair-triggered hottie breaks her heel while gardening and proceeds to beat up a tree and throw a rock through a picture window before calming down with some iced tea. In another commercial, Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley dazzles some poker-faced Wall Streeters by turning his guitar into a giant firework. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Miss New Jersey can keep her crown Jul 16, 2007
Polumbo will represent the Garden State in the next Miss America pageant, which has yet to be scheduled. More Entertainment. (FOX 11, AZ)
Celebs going online with viewers Jul 15, 2007
"Scrubs" star Zach Braff started his when he released his directorial debut "Garden State" in 2004, but has never stopped. "He managed to go beyond PR propaganda and have an actual life and voice of his own," says Fox Searchlight exec Nancy Utley. (Variety)
Returning Star Jul 13, 2007
But she says she definitely prefers the Garden State. "I always knew I would come back home when I wanted to settle down and raise a family and raise children and have a normal life." And besides, the West Coast can be particularly tough for an actress when she's not getting the kind of roles she wants. (Allentown Messenger Press, NJ)
Barrymore's love triangle Jul 13, 2007
The pair went for a "romantic" stroll through New York's SoHo neighborhood and the 'Garden State' star had his arm wrapped around the 32-year-old actress. Drew and Zach's representatives have so far refused to comment on their apparent romance, while Spike's spokesperson does not comment on his client's personal life. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Live Earth calls for activism Jul 10, 2007
Gore later introduced Bon Jovi, which hails from the Garden State, saying the group was one of the first to volunteer musical services when the concerts were announced. The band didn't make any environmental statements during its five-song set, but that didn't seem to matter to its cheering fans. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Live Earth Rocks The World Jul 8, 2007
Gore later introduced Bon Jovi, which hails from the Garden State, telling the crowd that the band was one of the first to volunteer its musical services when the concert was announced. Band members didn't make any environmental statements during their five-song set, but that didn't seem to matter to their cheering fans. (CBS News)
Miss NJ Learns the Dangers of the Internet Jul 7, 2007
And if they do decided to strip Polumbo of her Garden State tiara, Ronica Licciardello of Mount Laurel will become Miss New Jersey. Palumbo's predicament is reminiscent of another Jersey girl's troubles with racy Internet photos. (Gothamist)
Poll: Bloomberg candidacy might even up presidential contest inN.J. Jul 5, 2007
But Bloomberg would take 18 percent of the Garden State vote if he entered the race, creating a 36 to 36 percent tie between Giuliani, a Republican, and Clinton, a Democrat. "If Mayor Bloomberg runs as an independent, he takes more votes from Giuliani, making the three-way race too close to call," said Clay F. Richards, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. (Newsday -- State)
Barrymore, Braff 'making out' Jul 4, 2007
The 'Garden State' star has previously been linked to a string of Hollywood actresses including Mandy Moore, Shiri Appleby and Bonnie Somerville. Barrymore, who was previously married to comedian Tom Green, split up with the Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti in January after a four-year relationship. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
NJ can't honor Declaration signers Jul 4, 2007
Five Declaration signers are buried in the Garden State _ four New Jerseyans and a Pennsylvanian. But an effort to preserve their graves, promote their lives and honor them with graveside plaques has stalled in a state that was home to several key Revolutionary War battles and dubs itself the "Crossroads of the American Revolution.". (Newsday -- New York City)
Screenwriter Nick Santora to Sign 'Slip & Fall' at Three Borders'(R) Stores in N.Y. Jul 3, 2007
What: Santora signs and reads from his latest book, "Slip & Fall." When: Friday, July 13 at 8 p.m. Borders 230 Garden State Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652 (201) 712-1166 When: Saturday, July 14 at 2 p.m. Borders 10 Columbus Circle New York, NY 10019 (212) 823-9775 When: Sunday, July 15 at 2 p.m. Borders 1260 Old Country Road Westbury, NY 11590 (516) 683-8700. Why: In conjunction with Santora's first appearance at ThrillerFest, fans have the opportunity to personally meet Santora and hear him read from... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Where to watchFireworks in Jersey City, the Meadowlands, and more Jun 28, 2007
Garden State Fireworks Inc. will be orchestrating the show ... Kelleher-Orango said that Garden State Fireworks, Inc. was a more cost-effective choice than Macy's, especially since they included with their price quote for July 4th an additional free fireworks show for the 31st anniversary of Liberty State Park. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
What's your favorite movie? Jun 24, 2007
18, Durham, "Garden State". "It is such a beautiful mix between comedy and drama. It is very quirky.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Return of the Video Stars Jun 22, 2007
All four original members of Asia are out on a lengthy tour that includes a performance at the State Theatre in New Brunswick June 28, one of only two stops in the Garden State. "We had a window when we could make this happen, in terms of all four of us being available," says Mr. Downes. (Cranbury Press, NJ)
Cary Brothers And Zach Braff Jun 21, 2007
Cary Brothers first came to prominence with his song Blue Eyes from the film Garden State ... Yet it was Blue Eyes from his first EP that first brought this talented songsmith to everyone's attention, thanks to its prominence in the sleeper hit movie Garden State, directed by Cary's old friend ... At the time, I was writing a lot of material that would become the first and second EP, and Zach was working on Garden State. (Suite101.com)
Cary Brothers Live In Toronto Jun 21, 2007 The Sopranos Ends in an Ice Cream Parlor" class="topstory">The Sopranos Ends in an Ice Cream Parlor Jun 11, 2007 Never Say 'Ciao,’ Tony Jun 11, 2007 Maddening movie migraines give experts real headache Jun 10, 2007 "The Sopranos" Reaches The End Jun 9, 2007 Therapists Upset Over "Sopranos" Jun 7, 2007 Weird and Wonderful Jun 7, 2007 Films seek best TAX BREAKS (Janet Frankston Lorin) Jun 6, 2007 Garden State Jun 3, 2007 Seat belt gaffe noted on 'Today' show May 31, 2007 Strumming the heart strings May 27, 2007 Reel New Jersey May 25, 2007 Schiano builds Rutgers into true contender May 24, 2007 Original Shin May 20, 2007 FILM REVIEW: 'The Ex' is no 'Garden State,' but Braff is amusing May 16, 2007 Movie Review: The Ex May 14, 2007 'The Ex' 3 stars May 11, 2007 WEB EXTRA: "The Ex": More "Scrubs" than "Garden State" May 11, 2007 Tops' new season a good vibe going May 11, 2007 Friends, classmates paint 'SpongeBob'on EHHS rock in tribute to Ashley Gilbert May 10, 2007 Zach Braff discusses college life, music, his role in "The Ex" May 9, 2007 INTERVIEW: An 'ex'-cellent Zach attack May 9, 2007 N.J. Gov. Corzine to Return to Work May 6, 2007 John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey May 3, 2007 'Idol' Recap: Blake's Brave Choice Is 'Brilliant'; Jordin Is 'Criminally Heinous' May 3, 2007 Verizon Heads for the Tribeca Film Festival Apr 29, 2007 Your thoughts on the Oscar nominations Apr 29, 2007 New Jersey state of mind expands Apr 27, 2007 Sleepers lurk below summer blockbusters Apr 24, 2007 Niche films compete for summer viewers Apr 24, 2007 In the land of nowhere Apr 23, 2007 'Land of Women' a worthy stop Apr 20, 2007 Lady Land Not Electric Apr 20, 2007 Stranger in a strange land Apr 19, 2007 WEB EXTRA: Not "Garden State," really: "In the Land of Women" rises above type Apr 19, 2007 WEB EXTRA: Beyond Mary Katherine Gallagher: Mike White talks about Molly Shannon and "Year of the Dog" Apr 19, 2007 Giuliani leads all potential challengers in New Jersey Apr 19, 2007 Rewind: Even If There's 'Vacancy' At These Movie Hotels, Keep Driving! Apr 17, 2007 more » Apr 16, 2007 Barbara PresnellCleveland gets an undeserved bad reputation Apr 14, 2007 After radio host Don Imus is fired for sexist remarks, is rap next in the crosshairs? Apr 14, 2007 Soprano family values Apr 14, 2007 Up Front: Indie adoration Apr 13, 2007 'Sun' shines on Manitoba lakes Apr 7, 2007 Catching Up With The Shins Mar 27, 2007 Sopranos saying goodbye to N.J. too Mar 23, 2007 Tribe opens glass-bottom deck 4,000 feet above Grand Canyon floor Mar 21, 2007 Frodo gets funky Mar 16, 2007 Shins take a shining to the dark side Mar 14, 2007 Trenton movie maker gets big chance Mar 12, 2007 Staying up late with the Shins Mar 11, 2007 Braff could make big bucks -- if 'Scrubs' renewed Mar 8, 2007 Indie rock thrives Mar 7, 2007 Zach Braff's deal anything but scrubby Mar 7, 2007 Braff sets up hefty Scrubs payday Mar 7, 2007 Bands' new releases capture modern anxieties Mar 1, 2007 NBC's Thursday shows are a riot Mar 1, 2007 What SHOULD be on the 'Definitive 200' list? Feb 27, 2007 In the Spirit of Fun Feb 26, 2007 Noise Pop 2007 Feb 25, 2007 The Aussie Outreach Inbox - Feb 12, 2007 Feb 25, 2007 Bahamas cemetery where Anna Nicole Smith bought plots could become tourist attraction Feb 23, 2007 Photo Gallery Feb 18, 2007 FACE IN THE CROWD Feb 15, 2007 For the Record Feb 14, 2007
Songs like Blue Eyes, which found a massive home in the Zach Braff movie Garden State, or the languid Something (both which can be found on Brothers' first EP) are songs that sound as good with a single guitar as they do with full band backing. Less Is More. (Suite101.com)
After Eight Years, 'Sopranos' Leaving Mark On N.J. Jun 11, 2007
Most longtime fans were anxiously waiting to learn whether mob boss Tony Soprano would survive the finale of HBOs blockbuster series, which filmed many scenes in the Garden State during its long run. And when the shows final scene ended with Tony and his family eating dinner at a cozy family restaurant, the fans had their answer. (CBS New York, NY)
Some Manhattanites still shudder at the thought of crossing a bridge or tunnel to come to the Garden State ... Newsday TV critic Verne Gay last week wrote that in The Sopranos, You could literally smell the Garden State through the TV screen ... Only 56% of national viewers knew The Sopranos was set in the Garden State, so not everyone got the Jersey connection. (Multichannel News)
Not for nothing, as we big-haired Jersey girls might say, but after all those years of our state being the butt of brain-numbing Joisey jokes, this groundbreaking show won the Garden State a place in American pop culture, and engaged TV viewers around the world ... Newsday TV critic Verne Gay last week wrote that in The Sopranos, You could literally smell the Garden State through the TV screen ... Only 56% of national viewers knew The Sopranos was set in the Garden State, so not everyone got the... (Multichannel News)
Nearly half of movie characters with headaches that he surveyed have a mental illness or other psychological conflict, such as Joanne Woodward in "The Three Faces of Eve" or Zach Braff in "Garden State," Vargas said. And nearly half of characters who suffer headaches died, often violently, such as James Cagney in "White Heat" and Jennifer Connelly in "Dark Water.". (FOX59, IN)
The popular mob hit wraps up production in the Garden State. Photo Essay. (CBS News)
The popular mob hit wraps up production in the Garden State. RELATED STORIES & LINKS. (CBS News)
An anthology of Garden State writing celebrates the state's multiple personalities ... Writer and editor Irina Reyn recognized the multiple personalities of the Garden State and, inspired in part by the magazine Weird N.J., put the call out to some of the best homegrown authors to recollect their experiences ... The anthology, Living on the Edge of the World: New Jersey Writers Take on the Garden State (Touchstone/Simon & Schuster, $14), is the result. (Manville News, NJ)
However, New Jersey offered millions in incentives for the film company to shoot in the Garden State. The "Gracie" courtship illustrates the fierce competition among states and countries for a piece of the lucrative film and television production business. (Washington Times)
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Doug Anderson, reviewerJune 3, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Corzine was riding in a State Police-driven SUV that crashed going 91 mph on April 12 along the Garden State Parkway. Corzine, unbuckled in the front passenger seat, broke his leg, 11 ribs, collarbone and sternum. (Yahoo News)
The film boasts the best soundtrack since Garden State, although that one amounted to a mix tape, while Once is almost all Hansard and/or Irglova, and hence depends on you liking their sound. What's so wonderful about the film is that they work equally well together as actors, spinning out a quiet not-quitelove story as these two people try to grapple with what they mean to one another. (National Post)
The Garden State takes center stage in The New Jersey International Film Festival. The New Jersey International Film Festival is finally starting to take shape. (Bordentwo Register News, NJ)
But Schiano also told Leonard and the rest of the class Rutgers would be in a bowl game before they left Piscataway, even though Rutgers' only bowl appearance to that point was a loss to Arizona State in the 1978 Garden State Bowl ... A Garden State of mind Schiano needed Rutgers to be synonymous with something other than futility ... Schiano's reach extended beyond the Garden State, too. (Rutgers Sports -- Rivals.com)
Enough Garden State reference already. Natalie Portman's line in the titular cult movie about the Shins being able to save Zach Braff's life may have helped the New Mexico indie quartet sell one million copies of their sophomore Chutes Too Narrow, but it is an understatement to say the Shins would need such an endorsement to win music fans attention. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
While it's no "Garden State," it's a light and fun flick that goes down easy. The premise of the film is that Tom Reilly (Braff) and his wife Sofia (Peet) are about to have a baby. (U-Wire.com)
Hes a likeable actor but if he hopes to continue in films hes got to find a grown up character a task that eluded him in his other films, Garden State and The Last Kiss. . (Monsters and Critics.com)
11, 2007 12:00 AM Until now, Zach Braff has mostly worked on such offbeat, creative projects as Garden State and TV's Scrubs ... With Garden State and even The Last Kiss, he has us expecting more than The Ex, a breezily paced comedy that loses its way in the final half hour. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The film is unlike previous Braff vehicles "Garden State" and "The Last Kiss," and is meant to appeal to fans of Braff's TV show ... Braff who made his acting and directorial debut in his 2004 film "Garden State," opposite Natalie Portman, grew up in the suburbs of New Jersey, and from a young age was very much into the arts. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
And in August: Dazed and Confused, Sunset Boulevard, Funny Face, Out of Sight, Garden State, North by Northwest, Rebecca and Don Juan De Marco. Fall brings September's The Princess Bride, Bridget Jones's Diary, The Graduate, The Notebook, Intolerable Cruelty. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Born May 30, she died May 4 in a one-vehicle accident on the New Jersey Garden State Parkway, coming back from a trip to the shore with seven friends. Her funeral was this morning. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
On May 4, The News along with other college students from around the country spoke with Zach Braff, of "Garden State" and "Scrubs," about college, his influence on music and his role as a new parent in the romantic comedy "The Ex," to be released this Friday ... A: I don't think "Garden State" was anything like "Scrubs." I don't think "The Last Kiss" was anything like "Scrubs." I mean, I do lots of different things and this is the first broad comedy movie I've done ... Will you be promoting any... (Northeastern News, MA)
() CHICAGO -- It's rather obvious why the 32-year-old screenwriter, director, actor, producer, Northwestern University graduate and Garden State star Zach Braff is still single. It has to be his busy schedule starring in the quirky sitcom "Scrubs" as Dr. John "J.D." Dorian while filming his newest comedy "The Ex.". (U-Wire.com)
Corzine suffered a broken left leg, 11 broken ribs, a broken collarbone and sternum, among other injuries, in the April 12 crash along the Garden State Parkway. He spent 18 days in a Camden hospital, much of it in intensive care. (Time.com)
For an opening night encore, Pizzarelli reprised "I Like Jersey Best," a "list song" that pays homage to the Garden State. It's a kind of classic in the Pizzarelli repertoire, and he has added imitations of jazz and rock singers. (Variety)
(Any viewers who aren't from the Garden State, David Bryan is the band's keyboard player. I guess Richie Sambora was too busy planning David Spade's demise to participate. (VHI.com -- Music News)
In other Verizon news, as the company ramps up marketing for its FiOS TV service in the Garden State, it plans to hire 120 customer-service representatives in New Jersey at call centers in Madison and Hamilton Township. Verizon said the full-time positions start at $474 per week, with pay increases every six months to a top wage of $1,048 per week. (Multichannel News)
I do however feel that leaving out the beautifully written and filmed movie Garden State in the categories of original screenplay and cinematography is not only Oscar flaunting its renowned snobbishness, but it is a downright tragedy for a compositional film that is so aesthetically pleasing to be left out of the Big Night. Shame on you, Oscar. (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
Arguably the most maligned state in the union, a place usually viewed as a rest stop between New York and Philadelphia, the forever butt of endless "What Exit?" jokes, maybe there's a new aesthetic in the Garden State. Jersey chic. (USA Today -- News)
The film-festival circuit is a major pipeline to build buzz for sleeper films, including such past summer hits as "Little Miss Sunshine," "Garden State" and "Napoleon Dynamite.". Favorites from last fall's Toronto and this winter's Sundance festivals are hitting theaters this summer, among them the teen tale "Rocket Science," about a stuttering youth who tries out for a debate team; "Away From Her," a melancholy drama directed by actress Sarah Polley about a woman (Julie Christie) succumbing to... (The Advocate)
Film festivals generate buzzThe film-festival circuit is a major pipeline to build buzz for sleeper films, including such past summer hits as Little Miss Sunshine, Garden State and Napoleon Dynamite. . (MSNBC -- Movies)
If nothing else, the title for Jon Kasdan's latest entry in the emerging Garden State genre of films is completely accurate. The movie's technique of somehow managing to compress three hackneyed chick-flick plots into one guarantees massive female attendance. (Daily Iowan, IA)
By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY In the Land of Women will elicit comparisons to Garden State and The Graduate. But what gives In the Land of Women its singular charm is the charismatic Adam Brody, the star of TV's The OC.. (USA Today -- Life)
April 20, 2007 -- 'IN the Land of Women" is one of those films in formed by intimate personal experience - the experience of seeing "Garden State. " This time, the soulful slacker is Carter, played by Adam Brody (a sort of less-rugged version of Rachel Bilson). Brody is a writer in L.A., or rather "L.A.," an imaginary land where schlubs who churn out porn scripts (those things have scripts?) date famous models. The model dumps him, so Carter does what any of us would do - he moves to Michigan to... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
His New Jersey license plate left a lasting impression in my mind solidifying my opinion of the Garden State. I made great time, pulling off the Martinsville exit ninety minutes after I'd departed Bedford. (Bedford Bulletin, VA)
The trailers paint this movie as a "Garden State" knock-off with the dialogue-savvy Brody, fresh off of his performance as the verbose comic book fan Seth Cohen in "The O.C.," replacing the dreamy, not-quite-with it Zach Braff. And the similarities are there. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Along with Shannon, "Year of the Dog" features some other formidable character actors: John C. Reilly ("Chicago") plays Al, a boorish hunter who lives next door, and Peter Sarsgaard ("Garden State") is Newt, an animal loving bachelor with whom Peggy connects on a different level. But he's the wrong type of bachelor, if you catch my drift. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
The poll found other Republicans wouldn't fare so well in the Garden State, although Arizona Sen. John McCain was running about even with the leading Democrats, trailing Clinton by 4 points, Obama by 2 points and Edwards by 1 point. (Newsday -- State)
The peep-show hotel in "Garden State" (2004) So much of Zach Braff's directorial debut is wink-wink clever and Shins-soft that the scuzzy scene at the hotel in which creepy voyeurs spy on fornicating guests through holes in the wall from a back hallway seems even dirtier than Vincent Gallo's skivvies. So remember, kids, if you happen to be passing through New Jersey, make sure you check your hotel wallpaper for peepholes. (VHI.com -- Music News)
It's a modestly budgeted movie along the lines of "Garden State," and for Brody it was a sensible fit. "It was good to be the guy but not the guy where it's so huge," he continues. (CTNow.com)
Cleveland gets an undeserved bad reputation - The Lexington Dispatch. " And the few times I've gone through West Virginia - including the long weekend I spent with friends - I did feel like it was "almost heaven. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
"Corzine cannot speak because of the breathing tube down his throat, and state police said they have been unable to interview him about the accident.Senate President Richard J. Codey, a fellow Democrat, took over as acting governor. It is a familiar role for Codey, who served the last 14 months of Gov. James E. McGreevey's term after he disclosed a gay affair and resigned in 2004.The accident happened while Corzine was en route from Atlantic City to the governor's mansion in Princeton for a... (North County Times)
Flouting the law, New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine didn't buckle up on Thursday, a move that nearly cost him his life as his SUV whizzed down the Garden State Parkway well above the speed limit. With video. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
In the movie Garden State, Portman's character takes off her headphones and puts them on Zach Braff's character ... And then there was the whole Garden State fiasco ... Garden State soundtrack (Sony, 2004): A Grammy Award-winning soundtrack featuring Zach Braff's favorite bands The Shins, Coldplay, Remy Zero and Thievery Corporation. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Luckily, all of the actors could balance the script's weighty themes with its frequent laughs, since much of Who Loves the Sun is couched in the same gentle humour that made hits of Garden State and Little Miss Sunshine. Bissonnette readily acknowledges his characters -- like the protagonists of the aforementioned flicks -- are having a little trouble letting go of their glory days. (Jam! Showbiz)
The Indie Groups Rise to Stardom: From Garden State to Madison Square Garden ... Braff's cinematic triumph over the black dog in 2004's "Garden State," and The Shins' subsequent leap into the world of indie music stardom, came with a swiftness that belies the nature of those painful processes. (ABC News)
The show is mostly filmed at a New York City soundstage, but many scenes are shot in the Garden State to provide a real Jersey feel. Most towns and business owners welcome The Sopranos they get to watch the filming, snap photos of the actors and even earn some money. (MSNBC -- Television)
"Szlamnik lost his job as a senior management assistant with San Francisco Unified School District after he agreed to plead guilty on the drug charges and voluntarily entered jail in January.More than 200 couples join during first month civil unions are offered in N.J.MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP) -- At least 219 gay couples applied to join in civil unions during the first month the legal institution was available in New Jersey, a state agency said in a report issued Tuesday.Civil unions offer gay... (North County Times)
Does Schneider think that Wood's patronage will help the Apples succeed, just as the Zach Braff Effect pushed the Shins (huge Apples fans since way back) into the top five of the US album charts when he used them prominently in his 2004 film Garden State. "I have been swamped by much larger crowds than in the past, now that you mention it," says Schneider. (Guardian Unlimited)
Thanks to a handful of savvy 21st-century promotional breaks -- a McDonald's ad, name-checking on The O.C., a blunt endorsement in the film Garden State -- the Shins no longer belong to a dedicated few. The success of the group's charming and spare Inverted World and its equally charming but peppier and poppier Chutes shattered the insider cachet that briefly defined the Shins. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
His latest short film, "Mike and Carmen," was recently accepted in the Garden State Film Festival, to be held March 23-25 in Asbury Park, and Pierre is getting ready to start shooting his first feature film, "The City is Mine.". So how is he doing it. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Here's what can happen to mild-mannered Albuquerque indie bands: You write a winsome pop song called "New Slang" and soon, thanks to a crazy little thing called licensing, anyone who watches "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," MTV's "Newlyweds," a McDonald's commercial, or the movie "Garden State" knows your group ... Q How sick are you of talking about "Garden State". (Boston Globe)
"Scrubs" up for renewal for 7th season If show picked up, star Zach Braff could make $350K/episode Braff established himself in films with "Garden State" Adjust font size ... Braff's star has been on the rise during the past few years thanks to "Scrubs" and the strong response to his auteur turn as writer, director and star of the 2004 indie romantic comedy "Garden State.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Television shows (notably "The O.C.") and movies (notably "Garden State") made a point of showcasing indie artists, giving them exposure they couldn't necessarily get on mainstream radio. By 2004, Sub Pop co-founder Jonathan Poneman felt confident enough to tell this newspaper: "It's become a popular opinion that these are not good times to be in the record business, but I would argue to the contrary. I think there's never been a better time. I think if you're trying to be a monolithic... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
On the large screen, audiences warmly received the 2004 romantic comedy "Garden State," for which Braff was a writer, director and star He has a role in the comedy "The Ex," and is to star and direct the drama "Open Hearts.". . (Washington Times, DC)
Frederick M. Brown / Getty ImagesZach Braffs fortunes have risen since his turn as writer, director and starof the 2004 indie comedy Garden State ... Braffs star has been on the rise during the past few years thanks to Scrubs and the strong response to his turn as writer, director and star of the 2004 indie romantic comedy Garden State. (MSNBC -- Television)
James Mercer struggled with insomnia and the sense that "my whole world was moving around," as he told one interviewer, after a spot on the "Garden State" soundtrack propelled the Shins into the upper echelons of alternative-rock success. These painful internal struggles led both facile songsmiths to go beyond the archival romps of their previous efforts into more emotionally and musically challenging territory. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
But "Scrubs" went from cult favorite to ignored stepchild (NBC brought it back in November of this season) to a reincarnated hot property (Emmy nominations and "Garden State" and the buzz-heavy musical episode helped). The last piece of the Thursday night puzzle was "30 Rock," a series with a dubious beginning but a very understanding network that nurtured it while Fey found her rhythm. (San Francisco Chronicle)
- Rancid, And Out Come the Wolves- Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blood Sugar Sex Magik- R.E.M., Document- Run DMC, Raising Hell- Sex Pistols, Never Mind the Bollocks, Heres the Sex Pistols- Sonic Youth, Daydream Nation- Soundtrack, Garden State- Soundtrack, Pretty in Pink- The Specials, The Specials- Sugarcubes, Lifes Too Good- Toots and the Maytals, Funky Kingston- U2, War- The Velvet Underground, The Velvet Underground and Nico- Stevie Wonder, Talking Book. Article... (Pensacola News Journal)
As Morrison sang, the indie film world gathered at the Chateau Marmont for a latenight shindig thrown by producers Jamie Patricof ("Half Nelson") and Gary Gilbert ("Garden State"). Any indie party worth its salt seems to require plenty of beer, an abundance of scruffy haircuts and an appearance by Zach Braff, who showed up just before midnight. (Variety)
Alexi Murdoch's mellow tunes have popped up in television shows such as "The O.C." and "Prison Break," as well as the movie "Garden State." What does Hollywood know that we don't. Just that the London-born, Scottish-bred songwriter could very well be the next Damian Rice, or maybe even Nick Drake. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Never ever in my 22 years of life have I ever wanted to copy these games, I never wanted to act out blowing off a zombies head, or run around the Garden State collecting rings with my twin tailed fox called Miles. Why should we, the mature gamers, be restricted to playing games because pathetic "parents" cannot control their own child they need to find a excuse to hide their own short comings. (IGN Xbox)
But it's the Garden State that may own "The Donald" for eternity. - Real-estate mogul Donald Trump has filed paperwork to build a wedding chapel on his golf course in Bedminster. (North County Times)
Strapped for cash, the state of New Jersey may be looking to lease some of its most valuable assets - state toll roads - to fill looming budget gaps and reduce the overhead costs of highways such as the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. Following the example of several other states, New Jersey State Senator Ray Lesniak (D-20th Dist.) authored legislation that would lease two of the state's most traveled highways to private investors for 75 years. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
It's a tie between "Amelie," a French film, and the "Garden State" soundtrack ... And I like listening to "Garden State" when I feel mellow and chill. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
In a "Garden State-esque" instant, I found myself returning to my dorm room on a cold Saturday night before the start of Spring semester ... In a cinematic moment that would cement The Shins as indie-pop royalty, Natalie Portman places a pair of air-traffic-controller-inspired headphones on Zach Braff, assuring him, "You got to hear this one song. It'll change your life, I swear." And just as "Garden State" has become a staple of the contemplative alt-scene, The Shins have become the reluctant... (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
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