An Irish playwright revisits the American dream Oct 14, 2008
He is taking on New York with a star, Campbell Scott, in his one-man play "The Atheist," which opened this week at the off-Broadway Barrow Street Theater ... Blarney and moonshine are not the stock in trade of the politically oriented Culture Project, which is producing "The Atheist" in New York along with the Circle in the Square Theater, thanks to the longstanding relationship of Circle's artistic director, Theodore Mann, with George C. Scott and Colleen Dewhurst, Campbell Scott's parents. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Scott plays unscrupulous journalist in 'Atheist' Oct 13, 2008
Much of that charm is due to the witty, compelling performance of Campbell Scott, whose sly smile hides, at least for a while, the sting of Early's dangerous ambition. "The Atheist," which opened Sunday at off-Broadway's Barrow Street Theatre, is an entertaining morality tale, so there is a price to be paid for all that ambition, but only after careers and lives have been destroyed. (New York Post)
All eyes on One X One gala Sep 8, 2008
In Michael McGowan's alarmingly life-affirming road movie, Ben's journey is accompanied throughout by an omnipresent voiceover narration (Campbell Scott), who informs us of Ben's thoughts and occasionally digresses into accounts of the lives of the people Ben has touched. Pop songs and travelogue montages of Canadian scenery abound between Ben's cellphone dialogues with his exasperated fianc. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Aug. 24) Aug 24, 2008
Who knows what priceless think-tank secret was swiped from protagonist Campbell Scott. Mamet amusingly just shorthanded it as "the process." With "Redbelt" (2008), the wordsmith-filmmaker makes a welcome return to the shell game arena, and this time, spelling out the details counts - specifically, the culture and codes of martial arts, which the film explores with enthusiasm. (Boston Globe)
The Fives: The Black Hills, Badlands and bad movies Jun 19, 2008
Filmed in the late 1980s in Deadwood, this low budget independent detective mystery featured such Hollwyood stars as Chris Mulkey and Campbell Scott. And while it does provide glimpses of the historic city shortly before limited stakes gambling changed the very fabric of the town, this is strictly B-movie fare. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Official Transcript: Kantor Never Impugned Hoosiers May 3, 2008
Campbell Scott on CNN just exposed the Obama campaign for this dirty campaign trick. Posted by: sherr | May 2, 2008 9:25:37 PM. (ABC News)
Williamstown Theater picks Martin Feb 23, 2008
When it came time to choose his first slate of shows for the festival's two stages, Martin turned to his -- and Williamstown's -- theater pals: Burton, Richard Easton, Theresa Rebeck, Michael Greif, Joe Hardy, John Rando, Campbell Scott, Paxton Whitehead and Dana Ivey, among them. Martin will make a fast exit from Beantown on June 1, taking with him two Huntington colleagues: general manager Gilbert Medina and associate a.d. Justin Waldma. (Variety)
Mickelson jumps into lead Feb 16, 2008
FROM THE EDITOR With just four more days before the start of the 2008 Super 14 we can finally start focusing our attention on the game again and leave the boardroom in the background and as far as predictions go my money is on the Sharks this year. Editor Rob Peters (L) and Assistant Ed Rory O'Connor (R). (iAfrica.com)
Plays on Tap looks relationships, from a barstool Feb 15, 2008
The smaller Nikos Stage will host Ronan Noone's "The Atheist" (June 25-July 6) with the same team that presented the world premiere for the Huntington last fall, including star Campbell Scott and director Justin Waldman, who will be stepping down from his role as artistic associate at the Huntington to take on that same role at Williamstown. Current Huntington playwriting fellow Lydia Diamond's "Harriet Jacobs" (July 9-20) will follow "The Atheist." Tony-award winner Julie White will star in the... (Boston Globe)
Sundance Gets Hot Jan 22, 2008
"Phoebe in Wonderland" has terrific performances by Huffman, Clarkson, Bill Pullman and Elle Fanning with an unexpected comic turn by Campbell Scott. "The Mysteries of Pittsburgh," based on Michael Chabon's first novel, has good work from Nick Nolte, Mena Suvari, Sienna Miller and Peter Sarsgaard. (Fox News)
Strike Makes Fight For Fest Films Jan 16, 2008
With Mary-Kate Olsen and Olivia Thirlby (Juno"). The Mysteries of Pittsburgh" - Adaptation of Michael Chabon's debut novel from the director of Dodgeball,'' starring Jon Foster (The Door in the Floor"), Peter Sarsgaard, Nick Nolte and Sienna Miller. The Merry GentlemAn" - Michael Keaton makes his directing debut and stars as a depressed hit man who helps out a woman (Kelly Macdonald of No Country for Old Men") fleeing her abusive husband. Phoebe in Wonderland" - Elle Fanning, Patricia... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Golden' Clip Job? Jan 8, 2008
Some other presenters included Campbell Scott, Patricia Clarkson, Amy Adams, Jonathan Demme, Thelma Schoonmaker and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Philip Seymour Hoffman came by to salute Lumet, but couldn t stay. (Fox News)
Summary of competing films Nov 29, 2007
Cast: Elle Fanning, Felicity Huffman, Patricia Clarkson, Bill Pullman, Campbell Scott, Peter Gerety. Pretty Bird (director/screenwriter: Paul Schneider). (USA Today -- Life)
'Dance Lineup All Set Nov 29, 2007
DANCE LINEUP ALL SET. Thursday, November 29, 2007 Last Update: 08:15 AM EST. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Film and Epicurean Worlds Collide at The 17th Annual Florida Film Festival Nov 21, 2007
5-million guests, premiered thousands of films and hosted hundreds of celebrities including the legendary Paul Newman, Christopher Walken, Oliver Stone, John Waters, Campbell Scott, James Caan, Ed Burns, Jason Lee, Gena Rowlands, William H. Macy and Virginia Madsen. Source: The Florida Film Festival. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TV's Alan Gerstel finds his father Nov 5, 2007
In the 1996 movie Big Night, with Stanley Tucci and Campbell Scott, the owners of an Italian restaurant on the Jersey shore anxiously await a visit from Louis Prima. The restaurant isn't doing well, but if Louis Prima deigns to eat at there, they know success will surely follow. (The Palm Beach Post)
Missing in action: A postwar plan in Iraq Nov 3, 2007
Narrated by Campbell Scott (the actor son of George C. and Colleen Dewhurst), No End in Sight is grim in detail and lingeringly disturbing. Unlike a Michael Moore doc, there is no cutting sarcasm, no comic relief at all. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
See how well you matched the celeb to the quote Oct 18, 2007
A. Clarkson, who has been linked most recently with actor Campbell Scott, tells More: "I'm a free spirit. And I'm fortunate, because I've had great men in my life who have made me a better person, a better lover, a better everything.I don't have regrets.". Share this story. (USA Today -- Life)
'The Recruit' doesn't fly with the Pats Oct 2, 2007
Friends at Calderwood Actor Steve Martin, who's in town shooting "Pink Panther II," was at the Calderwood Pavilion Saturday to see Campbell Scott in the Huntington's production of "The Atheist." (The pair worked together on David Mamet's film "The Spanish Prisoner.") Meanwhile, playwright Terrence McNally was at the Calderwood to catch SpeakEasy Stage's "Zanna, Don't!" (SpeakEasy's mounting a production of McNally's gay-marriage play, "Some Men," in February. Afterward, Martin, McNally, Scott,... (Boston Globe)
Chevron Set to Launch Global Campaign Sep 28, 2007
The global imagery is backed by sparse piano-led music and a narrative voiceover from actor Campbell Scott. Lance Acord of Park Pictures directed. (AdWeek)
Lowdown laughs Sep 15, 2007
Campbell Scott is engaging monster in 'The Atheist ... And yet, as Campbell Scott brings this fictional tabloid journalist to life in "The Atheist," Ronan Noone's viciously funny play at the Boston Center for the Arts, he has a certain creepy but undeniable charm. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Campbell Scott scares himself Sep 12, 2007
Campbell Scott has performed on Broadway opposite his mother (Colleen Dewhurst), starred in films with Julia Roberts and Drew Barrymore, appeared on TV (including the recent ABC series "Six Degrees"), and directed such movies as the award-winning "Big Night." But the most terrifying experience he says he's had is standing in a rehearsal room 2 feet away from the watchful eyes of the director and the playwright of "The Atheist." ... "When you add someone of the caliber of Campbell Scott, you give... (Boston Globe)
'No End in Sight' is well-argued indictment on Iraq Sep 11, 2007
A dispassionate Campbell Scott provides the narrative glue. Newsday is a Tribune Co. newspaper. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
In two works at the Huntington, Irish playwright Ronan Noone turns to America Sep 9, 2007
"Brendan" was already scheduled when the actor Campbell Scott, who had been eager to return in "The Atheist" after performing a reading of it at the Huntington's "Breaking Ground" festival, called to say he had a window in his fall schedule. So the Huntington's Wimberly Theatre will have "The Atheist," Wednesday through Sept. 30, and "Brendan" from Oct. 12 through Nov. 17. (Boston Globe -- Living)
'No End in Sight' a powerful indictment Aug 24, 2007
Narrator: Campbell Scott. Cast: George W. Bush, Donald Rumsfeld, L. Paul Bremer, Jay Garner, Paul Hughes, Robert Hutchings, Barbara Bodine, Richard Armitage. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
DVD watch: Writer/director David Mamet through the years Aug 21, 2007
Campbell Scott is a good choice to play an inventor who suspects he's being shafted by corporate employers, exuding both vulnerability and tenacity. And in inspired casting, Steve Martin is the jet-setter who too-conveniently offers to help Scott seek retribution. (USA Today -- Life)
It's so awkwardly 'Superbad,' it's good Aug 17, 2007
Over a decade ago, Mottola wrote and nimbly directed the low-budget, little-seen and very witty The Daytrippers (starring Hope Davis, Stanley Tucci and Campbell Scott). Superbad follows a similar, if rowdier, style: Everything that can go wrong over a period of about 24 hours does in outrageous and unpredictable fashion. (USA Today -- Life)
War without end Aug 10, 2007
Narrated by: Campbell Scott. At: Kendall Square, Cambridge. (Boston Globe -- Living)
No End in Sight will leave you floored, enraged Aug 9, 2007
Starring: James Bamford, Campbell ScottDirector: Charles FergusonRun time: 1 hour, 42 minutesMPAA rating: Not rated ... With help from narrator Campbell Scott, we are told that the U.S. military was never ordered to stop the looting that broke out right after the fall of Baghdad, which set the initial precedent of chaos. (MSNBC -- Movies)
'No End in Sight' Jul 27, 2007
A dispassionate Campbell Scott provides the narrative glue. NO END IN SIGHT. (Unrated). (Newsday -- Entertainment)
NBA star Snow, wife to renew vows Jul 20, 2007
Actor Campbell Scott is 46. Actor Anthony Edwards ( ER ) is 45. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Telling the RFK story Jun 8, 2007
Stage and screen star Campbell Scott ("Hamlet," "Longtime Companion," "Roger Dodger") will star in the Huntington Theatre production of "The Atheist" by Boston-based playwright Ronan Noone , a one-man show about a "crooked journalist" at the BCA Calderwood Pavilion Sept. 12-30. Tickets only available to subscribers for now: 617-266-0800. (Boston Globe)
An Aerosmith rift? Dream on. May 30, 2007
Actor Campbell Scott will return to the Huntington Theatre Company stages in September with Boston playwright Ronan Noone's one-man show "The Atheist.". Globe staffer Joanna Weiss contributed. (Boston Globe)
Natives died as Ottawa ignored warnings Apr 24, 2007
Another document published in 1914 shows Dr. Bryce's findings were accepted by Duncan Campbell Scott, the most influential senior Indian Affairs official of the period ... Duncan Campbell Scott, a senior Indian Affairs official, talks about the inadequacy of the school buildings in a memorandum to Arthur Meighen, then Superintendent General of Indian Affairs. (Globe and Mail)
Short Stories Honored by Updike, Others Apr 12, 2007
Lois Smith took on Ozick's "The Shawl," while Campbell Scott handled Updike's "The Orphaned Swimming Pool," about a swimming pool's brief, scandalous life. Some authors favored their own voices, notably Paley, who at age 84 was the evening's oldest, tiniest and funniest reader. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Well-connected individuals Apr 4, 2007
Interconnected: (from left) Damian (Dorian Missick), Laura (Hope Davis), Mae (Erika Christensen), Whitney (Bridget Moynahan), Steven (Campbell Scott) and Carlos (Jay Hernandez) of Six Degrees ... Meanwhile, Whitney hires washed-up photographer Steven (Campbell Scott), who in turn finds his eye for photography again when he captures the image of a distressed woman. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Everybody's a Coppola Mar 28, 2007
Surnames, too, reveal ties shared by Paltrow (Gwyneth, Jake, and dad Bruce [let s not forget mom is genius Blythe Danner]), Cassavetes (Nick, Zoe, and indie-papa John), and Clooney (George and aunts Rosemary and Betty); less obvious, perhaps, is that Campbell Scott is the son of the inimitable George C. And, in case you ve been wondering: Bryce Dallas Howard is indeed Ron s daughter, and there certainly is a Robert Downey Sr. he directed Putney Swope. I also periodically forget that Warren... (San Antonio Current, TX)
Still Playing Mar 11, 2007
Music and Lyrics (Comedy, 96 minutes) Starring Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Kristen Johnston, Brad Garrett, Campbell Scott, Haley Bennett. Directed by Marc Lawrence. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
ABC uproots 'Trees' to build 'Road' Feb 23, 2007
Stars include Campbell Scott, Hope Davis, Jay Hernandez, Bridget Moynahan, Erika Christensen and Dorian Missick. J.J. Abrams, Stuart Zicherman, Raven Metzner, Bryan Burk, Ken Biller and Peter Horton exec produce for ABC TV Studio and Bad Robot. (Variety)
'Music and Lyrics' film offers decent beat you can dance to Feb 17, 2007
Brad Garrett as Alex's manager and Kristen Johnston as Sophie's older sister help keep them occupied, with Campbell Scott making a brief appearance as the writing professor who broke Sophie's heart. Article Comments. (Pensacola News Journal)
Knight at the Movies: Music and Lyrics, Bridge to Terabithia Feb 16, 2007
Drew Barrymore, Hugh Grant and Campbell Scott m left Music and Lyrics. With Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore at the helm, each with a long history of romantic comedies, Music and Lyrics could have been yet another long slog through predictable territory. (Windy City Times)
That's the Look of Love: Feb 16, 2007
But there are treats along the way: Campbell Scott as Sophie's arrogant ex-lover, Kristen Johnston as her big (in every sense) sister, and newcomer Haley Bennett in a role that neatly sidesteps the Britney-and-Madonna clichs of pop princessdom. Grant learned to play piano for the role and does his own singing in a light, whispery tenor. (Slate)
Review: 'Music and Lyrics' rarely sings Feb 16, 2007
Brad Garrett as Alex's manager and Kristen Johnston as Sophie's older sister help keep them occupied, with Campbell Scott making a brief appearance as the writing professor who broke Sophie's heart. A lot of this romantic downtime is extraordinarily draggy, and it makes "Music and Lyrics" feel longer than its manageable running time. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'Music And Lyrics': Laughing Matter, By Kurt Loder Feb 15, 2007
") Alex's loyal manager (Brad Garrett) is excited about this out-of-the-blue opportunity, but Alex himself is scared. Coming up with tunes has never been a problem, but he doesn't write lyrics. Fortunately, at this crucial point, Sophie Fisher (Barrymore, adorable as always) comes bumbling into his life. Sophie is an aspiring writer who was taking short-story classes at the New School, where she fell into an affair with her teacher (Campbell Scott). This preening cad dumped her, then wrote a... (MTV.com)
Full Story from Columbia Daily Spectator Feb 15, 2007
But after an abusive relationship with her former literature professor and now newly-famous author Sloan Cates (Campbell Scott), Sophie doesn't want to write anything, let alone lyrics for a pop diva who performs half-naked with a statue of Buddha onstage. Not willing to give up the comeback that Cora offers, Alex eventually persuades Sophie to collaborate, and it should come as no surprise that Alex's melody lives happily ever after with Sophie's lyrics. (U-Wire.com)
'Music And Lyrics': Their Funny Valentine, By Kurt Loder Feb 15, 2007
Sophie is an aspiring writer who was taking short-story classes at the New School, where she fell into an affair with her teacher (Campbell Scott). This preening cad dumped her, then wrote a humiliating roman. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Grant and Barrymore make cute 'Music' together Feb 14, 2007
"Music and Lyrics" indulges in byplay about Sophie's sister (Kristen Johnson), a power-mom with a high school crush on Alex, and it throws in a nonsensical subplot about a professor (Campbell Scott, fleeting and embarrassed) who wrote Sophie into a novel and left her a blocked mess. Mostly, though, the movie hunkers down for a long all-nighter of song composition, during which the stars run through their respective tricks and win each other and us over. (Boston Globe)
Elements don't harmonize in 'Music and Lyrics' Feb 14, 2007
Starring Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Brad Garrett, Kristen Johnson, Campbell Scott and Haley Bennett ... Brad Garrett as Alex's manager and Kristen Johnson as Sophie's older sister help keep them occupied, with Campbell Scott making a brief appearance as the writing professor who broke Sophie's heart. (The Standard-Times, MA)
'Music and Lyrics' ***1/2 Feb 14, 2007
We're told that Sophie, as a writing student in college, had an affair with her professor (Campbell Scott). After they broke up, the teacher wrote a bestselling book about a character who's not unlike Sophie. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Unlikely partners make beautiful music Feb 14, 2007
Seeing Sophie undone by her ex, he comforts her: "He's not that great. I saw the beginning of a bald patch." (The movie gets an extra half star because the ex is played by the great Campbell Scott, a classic name from the '80s. . (Buffalo News -- Arts)
FAMILIAR TUNE, SORT OF CATCHY Feb 14, 2007
75 to see it in a theater, that depends on whether you find the stars and the cute premise sufficiently appealing to forgive Marc Lawrence's heavy-handed direction, or editing that looks like it was performed with a roulette wheel (Campbell Scott, featured as Barrymore's smug ex-boyfriend, barely has a cameo). Grant plays the form-fitted (complete with tight pants) role of Alex Fletcher, a former member of a defunct '80s band named Pop. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
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She's never gotten over the jerk college professor (Campbell Scott) who used her, tossed her aside and then wrote a novel about someone just like her that's become an embarrassing best seller. He has self-esteem issues of his own. (CTNow.com)
FILM REVIEW: Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant do their things in 'Music and Lyrics' Feb 14, 2007
And Sophie has a whole back-story involving an affair with a smug writing professor (Campbell Scott) who wrote her into his newest book, warts and all. Understandably, this is very distressing to Sophie, but the script never really goes anywhere with it, preferring to steam forward to the happy ending. (U-Wire.com)
Review: Patter gives 'Lyrics' a lift Feb 14, 2007
Grant happily rummages through his role, Barrymore is splendid with gulps and goofs, and Campbell Scott is an impeccably pompous author ... Cast: Drew Barrymore, Hugh Grant, Haley Bennett, Campbell Scott. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Squints and giggles Feb 13, 2007
Pictures Written and directed by Marc Lawrence Starring: Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Kristen Johnston, Campbell Scott, Brad Garrett, Haley Bennett and Jason Antoon Rated PG-13/96 minutes Opens Feb. 14, 2007 Two-and-a-half out of four stars ... And Sophie has a whole back-story involving an affair with a smug writing professor (Campbell Scott) who wrote her into his newest book, warts and all. (The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Music and Lyrics Feb 10, 2007
Alex Fletcher - Hugh Grant Sophie Fisher - Drew Barrymore Chris Riley - Brad Garrett Rhonda - Kristen Johnston Cora Corman - Haley Bennett Khan - Aasif Mandvi Sloan Cates - Campbell Scott Greg Antonsky - Jason Antoon Ray - Matthew Morrison ... She's withdrawn into deepest insecurity after having been burned by her former English professor, Sloan Cates (Campbell Scott), whose bestselling novel mercilessly vivisects a character plainly based on Sophie. (Variety)
Music and Lyrics (PG) and For Your Consideration (12A) Feb 9, 2007
Alas, the film isn't that risky, and the romantic obstacles thrown in the couple's way feel a little perfunctory: it might have been fun if Campbell Scott, as the nasty novelist, had been awarded more than one scene. But Grant and Barrymore are troupers at sustaining the charm. (Independent)
Music And Lyrics (PG) Feb 6, 2007
But Barrymore's former relationship with novelist Campbell Scott, who penned a bestseller based on their turbulent affair, continues to haunt her. Music And Lyrics endures a tepid opening 30 minutes but gradually sparks to life, relying on the natural likeability of the two leads and a scene-stealing performance from Kristen Johnston as Barrymore's PoP-obsessed older sister. (Gazette & Herald)
Watch That '70s Show on FOX19 To Win "Music and Lyrics" Movie Passes Jan 28, 2007
On the rebound from a bad relationship with the newly famous novelist Sloan Cates (CAMPBELL SCOTT), Sophie is reluctant to collaborate with anyone, especially commitment-phobe Alex. As their chemistry heats up at the piano and under it, Alex and Sophie will have to face their fears-and the music-if they want to find the love and success they both deserve. (FOX19.com, OH)
