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She did a slew of movies, too, including the highly-acclaimed "Starman" with Jeff Bridges. I want every day of life to be wonderful, fascinating, interesting, creative. (CBS News)
Why Iron Man Rocks May 24, 2008
"Iron Man kicks butt. The enemies of the United States of America and its allies are not for once -- presented as saintly victims of evil American power or tragic casualties of a cruel, uncaring capitalism. They are power-hungry murderous savages and torturers who slaughter the innocent left, right and center just as they are in real life. And Iron Man makes sure they get what's coming. That's why the mega-hit movie Iron Man is a celebration of what's great about American capitalism -- and... (Human Events Online)
Cannes 2008: IGN Loses Friends and Alienates People May 22, 2008
UK, May 21, 2008 - Simon Pegg came to Cannes to promote his new film How To Lose Friends and Alienate People, which also stars Kirsten Dunst and Jeff Bridges. It's based on the true-life account of British journalist Toby Young, who is famous for being a failure; he worked at Vanity Fair for five years before getting fired by his boss Graydon Carter for being utterly incompetent. (IGN FilmForce)
'Crystal Skull' May 22, 2008
There was, less remembered now, 1984's Starman, in which she played another loner tough girl -- this one visited by an outer-space creature (Jeff Bridges). But at some point, she turned to knitting in the Berkshire Mountains. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Devil Graydon May 20, 2008
May 20, 2008 -- GRAYDON Carter comes off worse than Anna Wintour did in "The Devil Wears Prada" in "How To Lose Friends and Alienate People." In the trailer for the upcoming movie based on Toby Young's book about his nightmarish time at Vanity Fair, Simon Pegg (playing the Young character) is seen meeting Carter (called "Clayton Har ding" and played by Jeff Bridges) for the first time. The editor bristles over his casual red T-shirt: "What the hell are you wearing?" Chimes Pegg: "Do you like it?... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Hairy experience for Narnia actor May 18, 2008
NEW YORK -- Jeff Bridges from "Iron Man" isn't the only actor who lost his locks for the sake of Summer of 2008. Peter Dinklage sacrificed his mop of dark hair to play Trumpkin the Red Dwarf in "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Downey shines in ‘Iron Man' blockbuster May 17, 2008
Howard, also underused, has obvious on-screen chemistry with Downey, garnering some great buddy scenes, and Jeff Bridges so committed that he's gone bald for his role is delightfully sinister as the typical Marvel villain, the Stark Industry's second-in-charge gone evil. He's every bit deceitfully charming and charismatically devious; almost Shakespearean in his villainy. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Movie review: ‘Iron Man’ reveals super hero’s metal May 14, 2008
Add to an interesting premise an a top-notch cast: Robert Downey Jr. as Stark, Terrence Howard as Jim Rhodes, Jeff Bridges as Obadiah Stane and Gwyneth Paltrow as Stark s assistant, Pepper Potts. There is no sense that these actors are sleep-walking through the parts. (Lompoc Record, CA)
'Iron Man' boasts flashy suit, shoddy screenplay May 13, 2008
Meanwhile, Stark's business partner (Jeff Bridges) begins working with the terrorists and builds his own iron man suit ... Jeff Bridges steals his few scenes as the sleazy executive who turns evil for no reason whatsoever, while Gwyneth Paltrow and Terrence Howard collect their paychecks as Stark's assistant and best friend, respectively. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
New releases May 10, 2008
With Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, and Jeff Bridges. (126 min., PG-13) (Wesley Morris). (Boston Globe)
Summer 2008 Movies May 10, 2008
Iron Man also stars Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges and Gwyneth Paltrow. Speed Racer (May 9). (Suite101.com)
'Racer' tests limits of digital overdrive May 9, 2008
The movie's the wayward grandchild of "Tron," the 1982 Disney film that doodled primitive computer graphics over actors like Jeff Bridges. The intentionally banal plot barely merits a mention, but here goes: Speed resists the enticements of a swishy, omnipotent tycoon (Roger Allam, channeling late-period Tim Curry) and schemes to expose him with the help of the not-so-mysterious Racer X (Matthew Fox of "Lost," looking dandy in his bondage mask), Japanese racer Taejo (Rain), and the dauntless... (Boston Globe)
HENSHAW / No originals in Hollywood May 8, 2008
King Kong has been made and remade twice but it s the 1933 original that lives on while Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange and Charles Grodin should be embarrassed by their 1976 version and Naomi Watts by the 2005. Until they hear the ka-ching of the cash registers, that is. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
New 'Iron Man' movie has fans eager to see Marvel hero on big screen May 8, 2008
It's a clever promotion intended to draw a new and younger generation to read comic books, with an added emphasis on the Iron Man factor to help push the new movie, which also stars Gwyneth Paltrow as secretary Virginia 'Pepper' Potts, the main love interest, and Jeff Bridges as the supervillain Iron Monger, a menacing evil metal man. "Iron Man isn't exactly one of the most recognizable superheros," said Josh Wilson, 27, of Hobart. (Munster Times, IN)
Gwyneth Paltrow is glamorous again May 7, 2008
"Iron Man" marks her big comeback after small parts in "Running With Scissors" and her brother's film, "The Good Night." In the first of the summer blockbusters, she joins an all-star cast of Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges and director Jon Favreau. With a $100 million-plus opening weekend, it's become the first blockbuster of the summer. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'Iron Man' packs a punch May 6, 2008
The co-stars: Jeff Bridges, in bald head and beard, is a standout as executive Obadiah Stane. So is Gwyneth Paltrow, who thankfully drops her usual fake English accent, to play Stark s assistant Pepper Potts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Iron Man' makes super-strong debut May 6, 2008
Directed by Jon Favreau, the film also stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges and Terrence Howard. Despite the huge "Iron Man" opening, Hollywood's overall business was down compared to the same weekend last year, when "Spider-Man 3" had a record debut of $151. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'Iron Man' delivers fun, good acting May 5, 2008
Jeff Bridges switches easily from jovial Obadiah to feral competitor. Alas, Terrence Howard's role as military man and Tony pal dating back to college years doesn't receive the same amount of respect for his character. (Syracuse.com)
'Iron Man' crushes the box office May 5, 2008
The film is directed by Jon Favreau, and also stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges and Terrence Howard. Box office results. (MSNBC -- News)
Striking while the Iron Man's hot May 5, 2008 Coming this summer to the big screen May 4, 2008 The Orphanage / Marvel Studios May 3, 2008 'Iron Man' a charming start to action-packed summer May 3, 2008 Indie cred gave director Jon Favreau his shot May 3, 2008 This week at the movies: May 3, 2008 May 3, 2008 Review: 'Iron Man' packs a terrific punch May 3, 2008 Acting shows its special effect in 'Iron Man' May 3, 2008 Man of mettle a scene steeler May 3, 2008 Iron Man AU Movie Review May 2, 2008 Downey Jr. brings Iron Man to life May 2, 2008 Downey is riveting as Marvel-ous 'Man' May 2, 2008 Comic broke ground with hero's vice May 2, 2008 Movie soars behind Downey's portrayal of a flawed hero May 2, 2008 New Movie Releases May 2, 2008 * Marvels marvelous marvel is a sure box-office magnet May 2, 2008 'Iron Man' is a slick and shiny delight May 2, 2008 These new films have familiar feeling May 2, 2008 Review: 'Iron Man' melds snark, sci-fi, action May 2, 2008 Brawn and Brain May 2, 2008 'Iron Man' kicks off summer releases May 2, 2008 Smithee's scoop on new flicks May 2, 2008 Review: Jon Favreau's 'Iron Man': Grace and a light touch May 2, 2008 First blast of summer movie heat May 2, 2008 Mini movie reviews May 2, 2008 Review: Iron Man May 2, 2008 SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET May 2, 2008 Iron Man review: Robert Downey Jr. honors the Sabbath May 2, 2008 Review: Downey Soars With 'Iron Man' May 2, 2008 Movie mini-reviews 05-01-2008 May 2, 2008 This action film boasts both brains and brawn May 2, 2008 'Iron Man' Premieres For A-List Comic Book Geeks, As Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau Hint At Avengers Follow-Up May 2, 2008 'Iron Man': Heavy Mettle, By Kurt Loder May 2, 2008 Artsy Actors in a Comic Book Movie May 2, 2008 Here they come, here come summer movies May 2, 2008 "Iron Man" May 2, 2008 MGM knows 'How To Lose Friends' Apr 23, 2008 Duuuude ... great movie stoners Apr 21, 2008 It took a while, but Robert Downey Jr. is roaring back Apr 21, 2008 If the suit fits... Apr 20, 2008 'The Dude': Real-life inspiration for character in 'The Big Lebowski' to appear at NCMC April 22 Apr 19, 2008 BEEP BEEP!! Strategic Communications Firm DW Turner Thwarts Hunger in Partnership With Roadrunner Food Bank Apr 18, 2008 'Dark Knight' Will Redefine The Joker, Harry Potter Will Spend 'Half-Blood Prince' Reading And More Premature Movie Reviews Apr 3, 2008 Film industry on pace to break record year in 'Hollywood South' Mar 29, 2008 DVD Review: "The Amateurs" (2005) Mar 28, 2008 Great turkeys of our time Mar 27, 2008 Iron Man Film Cast to Voice Game Mar 26, 2008 Lovett hits 'Open Road' Mar 26, 2008 Indy, Hulk, Aslan offer power-packed spring Mar 26, 2008 Anti-hunger advocate is making a difference Mar 23, 2008 Hail the hackers Mar 18, 2008 These five trailers are pulling in Web traffic Mar 18, 2008 The Poop Presents: 'Surf's Up' Mar 16, 2008 Best in spring Mar 16, 2008 Marvel counting on Iron Mar 15, 2008 Five great things about Stockton Mar 9, 2008 Best Supporting Actor: William Fichtner Mar 1, 2008 Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus Bring Their Star Power to Cowboys & Indians Magazine Mar 1, 2008 Wheels stole show Mar 1, 2008 'Iron Man' Trailer: Shot-By-Shot Analysis Shows Tony Stark's Superhero Growing Pains Mar 1, 2008 Encuentros fast tracks foreign talent Feb 28, 2008 Oh brothers ... Feb 26, 2008 Check out other offerings from Oscar's top filmmakers Feb 25, 2008 Boo would sooner watch another kind of birdie Feb 22, 2008 Timberlake grabs a mitt Feb 22, 2008
Great buzz is building for Downey's off-kilter portrayal of millionaire arms manufacturer Tony Stark in the latest Marvel comic-book movie, Iron Man, which opens Friday and co-stars Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges. Patriotic, self-indulgent, brilliant and unafraid to let lesser mortals know it, Stark has an epiphany after he is captured in Afghanistan only to escape in a superpowered armoured suit of his own design. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Heads up in the superhero biz for Iron Man May 5, 2008
When a computerized voice provides more character to hold onto than, say, the love interest (a well-attired, largely boring Gwyneth Paltrow) or the villain (a blankly telegraphed Jeff Bridges), you know there's an issue. But who can really expect to keep up with a guy suited up in a gold-titanium alloy, I guess, right. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges. The buzz: An injection of Downey's edgy sarcasm is just what the comic-book-movie glut needs, and reportedly director Jon Favreau is no fan of computer-generated fakery. (Albany Times Union)
The Enemy: Jeff Bridges is Obadiah Stane, the bald, sinister advisor to Stark who takes over his company during the kidnapping and then dons his own suit of armor to become the Iron Monger (who comes up with these names. . (Los Angeles Times)
Film: "Iron Man"; Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges; Director: Jon Favreau; Rating: 3 ... Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow plays his faithful assistant, Jeff Bridges is his partner who soon turns against him and Oscar nominee Terrence Howard is his frustrated but patient sidekick ... On returning to the US he states that his mission is to do good, but his partner Obadiah (Jeff Bridges) has other plans. (India Times)
Favreau, who also hosts the celebrity roundtable talk show "Dinner for Five" on the Independent Film Channel, was in a really conversational mood last week, as he talked by phone about his favorite superhero movies, the process of getting Jeff Bridges to shave his head for a role and his familial ties to Len Tillem, KGO's "Radio Lawyer of the Air." ... Q: Speaking of big actors, was it hard to convince Jeff Bridges to shave his head. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeff Bridges also star. Rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and brief suggestive content. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
However, his business partner, Obadiah Stane (a splendidly bald, bearded Jeff Bridges), is unhappy about the change. It's not difficult to guess where this is heading -- Marvel stories are all permutations on a handful of stock scenarios -- but Favreau doesn't blow it up any more than he has to. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Enter Jeff Bridges, meaty and menacing as Obadiah Stane, partner of Stark's late father, who's only after profits. There's also Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts, Starks' secretary who has a deep crush on him. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The suit really does make the man in this summer's first blockbuster offering, which was adapted from Marvel Comics, directed by Jon Favreau and featuring an A-list cast of Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges. Downey stars as swaggering, sardonic Tony Stark, a playboy billionaire weapons manufacturer who builds himself a lifesaving suit of armor after he is taken hostage by Middle East insurgents. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Later exposition grows the relationship between Jeff Bridges' Obadiah Stane ; the eventual villain. Bridges is not quite imposing enough to be menacing; it's not really until his final confrontation that he really lets loose. (IGN FilmForce)
Meanwhile, shares in Stark Industries plummet, and Tony's stupendously bald partner, Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges), pushes him aside to restore profitability ... Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, and Jeff Bridges. (Boston Globe)
Once back in L.A., Stark announces to the world that he's out of the weapons business, which pits him against one Obadiah Stone (a nicely devious Jeff Bridges), partner of Stark's late and enterprising father. Stark's near-miss Afghan adventure also keeps our former playboy's mind on building a more technologically perfect version of his Iron Man armor. (Cleveland.com)
In the movie, he's played by Robert Downey Jr. Terrence Howard plays pilot James Rhodes, who becomes the second Iron Man and eventually War Machine in the comics; Gwyneth Paltrow plays secretary/love interest Pepper Potts; and Jeff Bridges plays the villainous Obadiah Stane, aka the Iron Monger. When the character debuted in 1963, co-creator Stan Lee based Stark on industrialist Howard Hughes. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
There's a pleasingly sophisticated edge to Stark's relationship with his all-knowing assistant, the deliciously named Pepper Potts (played by a strawberry-blonde Gwyneth Paltrow), and the movie doesn't overdose on action sequences, choosing instead to concentrate on Stark's personality makeover and his increasingly fractious association with double-dealing Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges). Once a rising star at Stark Industries, Stane was nudged out of the spotlight when the young Stark took control... (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Sure, there are plenty of top-dollar computer-generated special effects, lots of cartoon violence; Jeff Bridges is really good; Gwyneth Paltrow is fine; Terrence Howard is OK but largely wasted ... Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
STARRING: Robert Downey Jr (Tony Stark/Iron Man), Terrence Howard (Jim Rhodes), Jeff Bridges (Obadiah Stane/Iron Monger), Gwyneth Paltrow (Pepper Potts), Leslie Bibb (Christine Everhart), Shaun Toub (Yinsen), Faran Tahir (Raza) ... That sets him on a collision course with Obadiah Stane (played by a shaved-headed Jeff Bridges), Starks fathers protege who nurtured the young Tony and helped build the family firm into the worlds most powerful agent of death. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hes greeted upon his return to the States by his loyal assistant Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and military pal Jim Rhodes (Terrence Howard), but Tonys announcement to the press that Stark Enterprises will no longer create weapons hed seen many of his armaments in the custody of his kidnappers sends ripples through Wall Street and confounds longtime company man Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges) ... Starring: Robert Downey, Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff... (MSNBC -- News)
And now: Robert Downey Jr. plays the live-action Tony Stark, a billionaire military-industrialist who questions his weapon-building ways and invents an iron suit that could help protect soldiers he has equipped for so long, leading to a clash with a former partner (Jeff Bridges). "I like that he decides to change," says director Jon Favreau (Elf, writer/star of Swingers). (USA Today -- Life)
Jon Favreau (Elf, Swingers) directs a strong ensemble cast, including Jeff Bridges, who cleverly plays Stark's right-hand man; Terrence Howard, Stark's nicely underplayed military pal; and Gwyneth Paltrow, just right as Stark's assistant, Pepper Potts. The extra heft brought to their cartoonish characters and the special-effects action make Iron Man entertaining and fun though the second half has less snap, and a pivotal fight sequence between Iron Man and a nemesis is predictable. (USA Today -- Life)
His top executive, Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges, deliciously villainous with a shaved head and devilish goatee), is appalled at Tony's new purpose ---- to no longer make weapons ... Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow, Shaun Toub. (North County Times)
Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges also star. Jon Favreau directed the pic, which is based on the comicstrip created by Stan Lee in 1963 about a boozy weapons heir who gets serious about fighting evil and develops an iron suit after he's kidnapped in Vietnam by communists. (Variety)
Co-stars Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow and Terrence Howard deliver strong support to Downey. The film s two hours and change feel like a full meal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
His partner and sort-of mentor in Stark Enterprises is Obadiah Stane, played by Jeff Bridges with wit and exuberance and - spoiler alert. - a shaved head. (International Herald Tribune)
Iron Man Directed by Jon Favreau Written by Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow and Terrence Howard ... Especially concerned is his father's long-time partner, Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges, bald and warmly menacing). (Globe and Mail)
" is the movie about their journey. Director Arne Johnson will be in attendance to present and discuss the film at tonight's 7:30 p.m. show. (www.girlsrockmovie.com) 90 min. PG. Cin;: 4:30, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. daily. Iron Man - Much of the allure here comes from the fact that we are indeed talking about a man - a real man who has lived a life and made mistakes and experienced regret - not some scrawny, teenage boy who received his superhero powers through a bite from a radioactive spider. No... (Athens Banner-Herald)
There s also a talented supporting cast, with Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow) as Stark s military buddy and Jeff Bridges (The Big Lebowski) as his arch nemesis. Heck, even Gywneth Paltrow is respectable as his PA.. (Mirror.co.uk)
STARGAZING-FILM (Vancheri, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) -- Jeff Bridges offers the bald truth about doing "Iron Man." The 58-year-old actor, in fact, sacrificed his signature thatch of brown hair for his first comic-book character. 1,050. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
STARRING Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges ... Jeff Bridges plays so far against type it ripped his hair off. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
After Downey, the biggest powerhouse performance comes from Jeff Bridges as Obadiah Stane, a longtime right-hand of Stark's father and corporate figurehead of Stark Industries. In the trailers and footage released to the public so far (plus to anyone who knows the comic book's history), it's no secret that Stane is one bad dude. (Click2Houston, TX)
Starring Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Bridges, Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Shaun Toub. Synopsis: Robert Downey Jr. stars as Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who builds a high-tech suit of armor to escape captivity. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Then, realizing the harm his artillery has done, Stark announces that his company will no longer manufacture weapons, which comes as a great shock to business partner Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges) and the military liaison who relied on his handiwork, Colonel Jim Rhodes (Terrence Howard). It's a good 45 minutes into the 126-minute movie before there's any semblance of an Iron Man suit, and those hoping to see the sleek red-and-yellow outfit of the action figure will have to wait until much later. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
" "The good news," laughed Jeff Bridges, perhaps overhearing such statements, "is that these [Iron Man] suits will be available to the public next year. " "The Iron Man suit can fly, it can shoot stuff out of it," Gwyneth Paltrow, the film's Pepper Potts, marveled, "and it can make [Robert Downey Jr.] look very sexy. (VHI.com -- Music News)
It's too bad, then, that Terrence Howard seems over-qualified (at this point, anyway) for the part of Stark's Air Force buddy, Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes; and that the amiable Jeff Bridges, even fitted-out with shaved head and power beard, isn't really dastardly enough as Tony's treacherous mentor, Obadiah Stane. On the other hand, Stark's gleaming red-and-gold Iron Man suit has an impressive presence of its own although whenever Downey disappears into it, the movie takes a noticeable charisma hit. (VHI.com -- Music News)
What are Robert Downey Jr., Gwynneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges, all actors familiar to the art-house crowd, doing in a Hollywood big-budget, comic-book superhero movie. Robert Downey Jr., left, and Gwyneth Paltrow, right, attend the "Iron Man" photo call at Hassler Hotel on April 23, 2008, in Rome, Italy. (ABC News)
Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges co-star in the tale based on the Marvel Comics hero, a man with a subversive sense of humor who starts off as "not the most likable fellow," said director Jon Favreau. With "Iron Man" less familiar to audiences than Supe or Spidey, it took an actor of Downey's status to ease some worries Favreau had. (CNN -- Showbiz)
The other figures in Stark's orbit include his loyal assistant, Pepper Potts (a strawberry-blond Gwyneth Paltrow, outfitted in the kind of slender, dark-hued secretary suits that, in comic books, always mean business); his best friend and right-hand man, military guy Rhodey (Terrence Howard, bringing a dash of class to an undersize role); and his longtime business partner, Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges), a jovial chrome-dome who, very obviously, can't be trusted, especially when he realizes that... (Salon)
Kirsten Dunst, Megan Fox, Danny Huston, Gillian Anderson and Jeff Bridges also star. Robert B. Weide directed from a script by Young and Peter Straughan. (Variety)
The exception is The Dude, Jeff Bridges glorious turn in the Coen brothers now classic The Big Lebowski, and it only works because The Dude is acted upon by everyone. From Jeff Lebowski using The Dude as a scapegoat in a kidnapping scheme, to Maude Lebowski wanting his sperm, to Walter Sobchak and his visceral need to shout his smarts into the ears of a deaf world (Amateurs, Dude), everyone seems to have an ulterior motive. (MSNBC -- News)
"There are things we know about just from reading the newspaper," said Jeff Bridges, who plays a surprisingly affable villain to Downey's superhero. "He doesn't have to do anything to make it happen. The audience brings that darker part of the story into the theater. And his wit and improvisation bring it home.". (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
But Favreau saw a subversive sense of humour, charm and an antihero quality that mirrored weapons manufacturer turned superhero Stark and went in to bat for Downey, insisting he had to be the centrepiece around which the rest of the cast, including Oscar-winner Gwyneth Paltrow and Oscar nominees Jeff Bridges and Terrence Howard, would be assembled. "Usually these movies want the hero to define the actor," Favreau says. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Friday, April 18, 2008 11:08 PM EDT PETOSKEY Jeff Dowd, the real-life inspiration for the Jeff Bridges The Dude in the Coen Brothers film The Big Lebowski, will appear at North Central Michigan College for a Lecture Series presentation on Tuesday, April 22. The 7:30 p.m. program in the Student and Community Resource Center is free. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Jeff Bridges provided the voiceovers, Halflife Digital came through with filming, lighting, editing, lenses, sound and even the music score. More than a dozen volunteers gave their time as models and actors. (PR Newswire)
Meanwhile, Obediah Stane (Jeff Bridges) is up to no good. Act Three: Stark battles Iron Monger, gets the girl, gives a press conference. (VHI.com -- Music News)
As Timberlake and Jeff Bridges work on the independent drama "The Open Road" in New Orleans, Douglas and Jesse Metcalfe are filming a remake of the 1950s crime drama "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" in Shreveport. Also in production are the action flick "12 Rounds" starring World Wrestling Entertainment's John Cena, Universal Pictures' "Cirque du Freak" starring Hayek and John C. Reilly, the sci-fi feature film "Robosapien" -- based on the popular toy by the same name -- and the horror sequel "Final... (KSLA.com, LA)
Plot & Players: For those of you who, like me, don t mind Jeff Bridges resurrecting his iconic character The Dude, and if you could stomach the similarly raunchy content in the Coen brothers classic The Big Labowski, give The Amateurs a try. Perpetually down on their luck, Bridges and his small-town cohorts try to break out of the monotony of it all and maybe earn a few bucks by making their own amateur pornography. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
This is a movie in which Jeff Bridges pukes while mounted on roller skates. This is a movie that has five minutes of uninterrupted fiddle-playing by a fiddler who is also mounted on roller skates. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Samuel L. Jackson, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeff Bridges were not mentioned in a news release as being part of the game. Developed by Secret Level, published by SEGA and based on the Marvel comics and film, Iron Man is a third-person action shooter for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Nintendo DS and PC.. (IGN PS2)
25, 2008 10:13 AM NEW YORK - Lyle Lovett and Harry Dean Stanton are traveling with Justin Timberlake and Jeff Bridges on "The Open Road.". Stanton will play the grandfather of Timberlake's character, a young man trying to reconcile with his father (Bridges) as he heads home to his ill mother's bedside. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges, Shaun Toub, Leslie BibbDirector: Jon FavreauStory: Tony Stark (Downey Jr.) is a billionaire inventor who comes up with the ultimate weapon, but is kidnapped by terrorists when he goes to demonstrate it in Afghanistan. They want him to build a missile for them, but instead he builds an iron suit that helps him escape. (MSNBC -- News)
Anzellotti shared the Stampy Award with actor Jeff Bridges. The awards were based on a popular vote after nominations by peers. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Years before anyone had heard of the internet, a cocky hacker (Jeff Bridges) is sucked into a computer and forced to play the video games he invented until he dies playing. Tron was noteworthy for its then excellent computer-generation graphics, even if the mention of its very name later became a joke on The Simpsons. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Also starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges. Directed by Jon Favreau. (USA Today -- Life)
The movie plays like a fake documentary, emulating classic surf movies of past and present, including "The Endless Summer" and Stacy Peralta's "Riding Giants." Jeff Bridges always plays aging slackers well, and his performance as Big Z is second only to the Dude in "The Big Lebowski." The voices of Shia LeBeouf and Zooey Deschanel round out the cast. "Surf's Up," the latest in The Poop Presents series, screens at 3 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Cerrito Theater in El Cerrito. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges and Terence Howard co-star, Samuel L Jackson has a cameo and Jon Favreau (Swingers, Elf) directs, so it could be fun (2 May). Cassandra's Dream, Woody Allen's third London film (after Match Point and the still unreleased Scoop), finds him on doom-laden, tragic form, as two cockney brothers (played by Scot Ewan McGregor and Dubliner Colin Farrell) enter into an immoral pact on behalf of rich uncle Tom Wilkinson. (Guardian Unlimited)
Marvel is keeping pace -- "Iron Man" may be about a guy with a red metal suit, but it stars three Oscar nominees (Downey, Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges) as well as one winner (Gwyneth Paltrow). A decade ago, that would have been shocking; now it's barely noted. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
"Fat City," starring Jeff Bridges. "Cool Hand Luke," starring Paul Newman and George Kennedy. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Is the appeal of something like The Amateurs working with other actors like Jeff Bridges, Ted Danson and Tim Blake Nelson, or does the material itself have to draw you in ... As soon as I found out that Jeff Bridges was going to play Andy or wanted to, that's enough for me to say, "I'm in!" I just loved this oddball relationship between these guys and the kind of commitment to each other that spoke to me immediately. (IGN FilmForce)
And speaking of movies: Cer David Hofstede brings readers to Melody Ranch, the setting for TV's "Deadwood" and memorable movies starring Tom Mix, Gene Autry, Gary Cooper, Jeff Bridges -- and Elvis Presley. But wait, there's more: Ciles E.W. "Bill" Gollings, a Cowboy artist in the era of Charles M. Russell, and rose expert Gaye Hammond, who waxes lyrical about one of the West's favorite flowers. (PR Newswire)
Cast: Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen, Martin Landau. Director: Francis Ford Coppola. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
1:01: A good peek at the chrome-domed Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges), arm in arm with the man he'll soon try to destroy. Dude, you're being very un-dude-like. (VHI.com -- Music News)
"Nacidos bajo el fuego" (Born Under Fire) grew out of Colombian director Jairo Eduardo Carrillo's 2003 short animated documentary "Little Voices," while American Richard Goldgewicht's "Pablo" uses animation, comic art, motion graphics and narration by Jeff Bridges. Successful alumni include Bogota-based filmmaker Andi Baiz, who brought his script for "Satanas" to Encuentros in '06. (Variety)
Casting Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski was an undoubted stroke of genius. Billy Bob Thornton fit the lead of The Man Who Wasn't There like a glove. (Guardian Unlimited)
Cults within a cult: There was a general feeling that the Coens had gotten off their game in the decade between Fargo and an unambiguous No Country comeback, but a youthful fan coterie has come to embrace The Big Lebowski (Jeff Bridges, slacker high jinks, surprisingly coarse scripting; 1998, Focus/Universal, R, $13). Skewing toward older disciples is O Brother, Where Art Thou. (USA Today -- Life)
The flick, called The Open Road, also stars Jeff Bridges and Mary Steenburgen, and the movie's writer/director is Michael Meredith, son ofDandy Don. A PERSPIRATION INSPIRATION. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
"The Open Road" is the story of a young man trying to reconnect with his father a legendary athlete played by Jeff Bridges as he struggles to get home to his ailing mother. Mary Steenburgen and Kate Mara are also in the film. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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