'Cloverfield' leaves the audience wanting more Jan 18, 2008
Particularly strong is Stahl-David, whose heroic quest to locate Beth drives the drama, and Caplan, who resembles a young Debra Winger, as a quirky outsider. One of the traditional advantages of casting unfamiliar faces is that the order in which they get picked off is not so blatantly obvious as in movies in which there is a clear pecking order. (Los Angeles Times)
Rimmon C. Fay, 78; scientist fought Santa Monica Bay pollution Jan 5, 2008
Fay supplied sea creatures, aquarium tanks and advice during the production of the 1982 movie of "Cannery Row," starring Nick Nolte and Debra Winger. His son, Douglas, has a vivid recollection of his beaming father on the movie set: "He was puffing on his cigars. That was one of the best times.". (Los Angeles Times)
Bye-bye, Bam! Nov 29, 2007
Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach ure Coast news, sports, entertainment, jobs, cars, homes. It s true: has been given the boot by the that put him on the map. (The Palm Beach Post)
Costa-Gavras to head Berlin film jury Nov 28, 2007
He also directed 1988's "Betrayed," starring Debra Winger and Tom Berenger, which focused on the militaristic right in the U.S.. Berlin festival director Dieter Kosslick said in a statement that "his work is both social critique and high art.". (FOX 11, AZ)
Director Demme brings a teen's face out of New Orleans crowd Nov 15, 2007
So Demme cast Julian in next year's Dancing With Shiva, a family comedy starring Anne Hathaway and Debra Winger. In doing so, he hopes to launch a career and try to keep New Orleans on Hollywood's radar. (USA Today -- Life)
Why do we cry at the movies? Nov 6, 2007
- "Terms of Endearment" - Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger in the hospital room. Nurse, we'll take those Kleenexes. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The joys of Austen in a land of Cather Oct 21, 2007
I secretly enjoy them so long as there are no green tomatoes or Debra Winger stricken with an incurable disease. Chick flicks are always more satisfying to me than car-over-cliff-exploding-on-impact films, or general mayhem revenge films. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Anne Hathaway to star in 'Shiva' Aug 10, 2007
Bill Irwin, Anna Deveare Smith and Debra Winger will star in the comedy based on a screenplay by Jenny Lumet, Sidney's daughter. Demme will direct and produce with producing partner Neda Armian and Marc Platt. (Variety)
Film Weekly goes to America - and cries Jul 29, 2007
Terms of Endearment - When Debra Winger is saying goodbye to her kids. Shadowlands - When Anthony Hopkins and the little boy both clutch each other in their grief. (Guardian Unlimited)
Raiders' Karen Allen joins Ford on Indy 4 Jul 28, 2007
Allen, now 55, made her film debut in the 1978 teen comedy Animal House, before securing the role as Marion - reportedly after Debra Winger turned it down. She went on to appear in films such as Scrooged, Malcolm X, The Perfect Storm and In the Bedroom. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Quick Lunch closing 07-27-2007 Jul 28, 2007
In 1992, the diner was the setting for several scenes in the Paramount movie Leap of Faith, starring Steve Martin, Liam Neeson and Debra Winger. A couple of guys from Paramount came in February of that year and said they were looking for a movie location. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Hathaway takes pride in her 'Jane' Jul 27, 2007
A: I filmed a movie earlier in the year called Passengers, and I'm just going to harass them until they tell me when it's coming out, and then in the fall I start work on a Jonathan Demme movie with Debra Winger. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
AH: Travolta, Pfeiffer celebrate Hairspray Jul 18, 2007
Travolta, Pfeiffer celebrate Hairspray - Access Hollywood - MSNBC.com. Travolta, Pfeiffer celebrate Hairspray. (MSNBC -- News)
The unbelievable truth Jul 15, 2007
Its advisory board members include Hal Hartley and Rosanna Arquette, and it is planning a fundraising performance of Shelly's earlier script, The Morgan Stories, that will star Edie Falco, Debra Winger and Paul Rudd. I think Adrienne would be very proud that in her name other women are being helped in ways that she wished she could have been,' Ostroy says. (Guardian Unlimited)
Last candidates arrive at NAS Jul 1, 2007
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the release of the 1982 movie that starred Richard Gere, Debra Winger and Louis Gossett Jr. It cemented an image of OCS into the popular culture that remains to this day. "The film company originally approached the Navy about shooting the movie here in Pensacola, but the Navy would not approve the script" said retired Capt. Bob Rasmussen, 77. (Pensacola News Journal)
WBU Theatre troupe to present ‘Shadowlands’ in second Spencer appearance 06-03-2007 Jun 4, 2007
A few years later, the play was made into a 1993 movie starring Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger. Tickets for the Spencer Theater production are $30 per person which includes a reception afterwards with refreshments. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Today in Entertainment History May 16, 2007
Actress Debra Winger is 52. Actress Mare Winningham is 48. (WCAX.com, VT)
GPAC to give way to the cowboys May 4, 2007
The show, based on the 1980 movie starring John Travolta and Debra Winger, features songs from Shania Twain, Clint Black, Toby Keith, Travis Tritt, Charlie Daniels and Brooks and Dunn. The production's signature song is ooking For Love (in All the Wrong Places. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
GPAC Saddles Up Apr 27, 2007
The 1980 movie Urban Cowboy, starring John Travolta and Debra Winger, made a household name of Gilley's, a sprawling dance bar with its signature mechanical bull. The musical is written by the original author and screenwriter of the movie, Aaron Latham. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
Dramatika Films Announces Completion of Feature Docudrama 'Man of a Thousand Faces' Apr 12, 2007
A true character actor, James Hong has appeared with industry giants such as Jack Nicholson, Kurt Russell, Christopher Walken, Tia Carerre, Mike Myers, Richard Gere, Debra Winger, Danny Glover and David Carradine to name a few, as well as many of Hollywood's most acclaimed directors including Ridley Scott, Spike Lee, John Carpenter and Roman Polanski. "Man of a Thousand Faces" tells of Hong's tireless efforts to combat stereotypes in Hollywood, where many Asians and Asian Americans are... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Giachelli ready to ride Mar 23, 2007
"I feel good, excited," he said about a show Saturday night that may not feature Debra Winger and Scott Glenn but where there is sure to be gobs of bulls, big buckles and cowboy hats. Bull riding will be featured, with 35 competitors signed up, said promoter Jerry Bolden, owner of J Bar B Rodeo Co. of Holly Springs, who is sponsoring the event. (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
Raising the Barr Mar 20, 2007
" But he'll soon be making big news soon himself with a new movie in the planning. He also has a Broadway musical which has been in development for a year. This is based on the Steve Martin movie "Leap of Faith," which starred Debra Winger. Alan Menken has done the music and lyrics. And the brilliantly gifted Kelli O'Hara did the honors at the NYC read-through last Friday. (She was the one everybody noted in "Light in the Piazza," "The Pajama Game" and the recent "My Fair Lady" concert... (Variety)
RICH AND FAMOUS NOT A BAD COMBO Mar 12, 2007
" The man's first stage vehicle, and he picks a musical. A takeoff of a 1992 job with Liam Neeson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Debra Winger and Steve Martin as tour-bus holy-roller type Jonas Nightengale. In this movie about miracles in Kansas, Meat Loaf played the bus driver who sings what, presumably, will find its way onto the Broadway stage - "Paradise by the Dashboard Light. " Meanwhile, back to the Oscars. Hackford said his is in their L.A. home. Hers is due to reside in their N.Y. home. Since... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Movie Review: The power of imagination in 'Bridge to Terabithia' Feb 22, 2007
Deschanel s screen presence reminds me of a young Debra Winger, only with an amazing singing voice (see Elf ), and there s some of that in this movie. Terabithia is an exceptional family film that rises above most by wisely staying grounded in seriousness and reality, even as it presents the limitless reaches of the human mind. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Senator Nantkes Says Alcohol Played A Role In Accident Feb 16, 2007
When actress Debra Winger was caught speeding in then-Governor Bob Kerreys car, she got a ticket. The attention being given the Nantkes case is neither unfair nor unwarranted. (Nebraska Statepaper)
More of this story Feb 10, 2007
Urban Cowboy, the 1980 hit movie starring John Travolta and Debra Winger, made a household name of Gilley's, a sprawling dance bar in Houston, TX, and its signature mechanical bull. Now Urban Cowboy rides again as a Broadway musical, written by the original author and screenwriter, Aaron Latham. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
State Theatre to feature booze, bulls Jan 26, 2007
Based on the 1980 hit movie starring John Travolta and Debra Winger, this Broadway musical comes complete with "toe-tappin' country-western hits" and bull-riding excitement. If you go: What: Urban Cowboy the Musical When: 7 p.m. Sunday Where: The State Theatre Details: Tickets are $20, $24 and $28. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Brady made a quick pass at Bundchen Jan 26, 2007
Among those spied at Wednesday's performance and after-party were veteran actor James Cromwell, whose wife , Joan MacIntosh , plays Agrippina in the play; actor Arliss Howard and wife Debra Winger; and Dresden Dolls Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione, whose ART show "The Onion Cellar" wrapped. In addition, several of Woodruff's onetime workmates showed up, including actor Bill Camp , writer/composer Rinde Eckert , Hartford Stage artistic director Michael Wilson , artist Denise Marika , playwright... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Announces Advisory Board Jan 23, 2007
Rosanna Arquette: actor/director/producer, "Desperately Seeking Susan," "After Hours," "Pulp Fiction," "Searching for Debra Winger," "What About Brian". Michelle Byrd: executive director, IFP.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bunny in the middle Jan 9, 2007
Basically, his is the Debra Winger role from Terms of Endearment, only with lashings of Hungarian moustache wax, and - perplexingly - no deathbed scene. Fair enough: Potter never even knew Warne, her fiance, was ill (he died very suddenly of leukaemia while she was on holiday with her parents). (Sydney Morning Herald)
TEN-GALLON SALES Dec 6, 2006
"I can remember back in the 'Urban Cowboy' phase when it was real popular," said Gilmore, referring to the 1980 movie starring John Travolta and Debra Winger. Gilmore said Western wear popularity rose again in the 1990s during the career peak of country singer Garth Brooks. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Business)
Violence, war mark film fest Dec 2, 2006
Rivlins narrator, Debra Winger, points out that since they use words instead of guns, its a victory. The Making of a Martyr. (Anchorage Daily News)
'The Guardian' leaves you with renewed respect Oct 26, 2006
The model-turned-actress is a "second generation" Debra Winger, a girl who is smart enough to keep the relationship casual because recruits come and go. Lastly you have all those breathtaking, scare-you-out-of-your-seat monster waves and action in the Barren Sea. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Oscar track record Oct 6, 2006
Endearment: Shirley MacLaine, left, Debra Winger and Nicholson, who won a supporting actor trophy. Paramount Pictures. (USA Today -- Life)
'The Guardian' -- Jump, swim, save. Rinse. Repeat. Sep 30, 2006
Contrast that with the high stakes and intensity of Richard Gere and Debra Winger in "An Officer and a Gentleman.". Having given up all claim to drama, "The Guardian" goes in search of it in its last half hour, and that's where the film goes haywire. (San Francisco Chronicle)
BROADCAST MOVIES Sep 11, 2006
"Dawn Anna" ('05) Debra Winger, Alex Van. A woman must contend with her child's death at Columbine. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Take our daily TIFF quiz Sep 9, 2006
What Moroccan-based movie, based on a Paul Bowles novel, was turned into a movie starring John Malkovich and Debra Winger. 3. (Toronto Star -- Arts)
Is that a tear? Sep 7, 2006
Women liked to see Debra Winger get her officer. But for guys, the story was about Richard Gere's Zack Mayo becoming a man with the memorable help of tough-as-nails sergeant Louis Gossett Jr.: "In this class, there's always one joker who thinks that he's smarter than me. In this class, that happens to be you. Isn't that right, Mayonnaise?". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Men are such snivelers Aug 27, 2006
Women liked to see Debra Winger get her officer, of course. But for guys, the story was about Richard Gere's Zack Mayo becoming a man -- with the memorable help of tough-as-nails sergeant Louis Gossett Jr.: "In this class, there's always one joker who thinks that he's smarter than me. In this class, that happens to be you. Isn't that right, Mayonnaise?". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Music Industry Icon Mike Curb Pledges $10 Million to Cal State Northridge Aug 24, 2006
They include Alex Yemenidjian, former chairman/CEO of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., CNBC anchors Bill Griffeth, Sue Herera and Ron Insana, actors "Cheech" Marin and Debra Winger, composer Diane Warren, musicians Tom Scott and Grant Geissmann, and opera stars Carol Vaness and Michelle De Young. The other half of Curb's gift will support the university's "Imagine the Arts Center" in its role as a "learning laboratory" for the university's students. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Bigger and better' Z welcomes Whoopi Aug 15, 2006
Details of The America Project events are still being finalized, and a show with Debra Winger will be added to the schedule, she said. Events are also in the planning stages to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the film premiere of "Moby-Dick." The 1956 premier was a gala evening in New Bedford, with star Gregory Peck in attendance. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Which Celebrity Do You Look Like? Jul 24, 2006
Actress Lisa Kudrow, actress Debra Winger, actress Annette Benning, actress Andie McDowell, actress Brooke Shields, and actress Juliette Lewis. Kerri Hartsfield. (WLTX.com)
Read More... Jul 12, 2006
American actors Jeff Goldblum and Debra Winger welcomed the crowd on behalf of the festival's organizers. Goldblum offered a short statement of support for abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shilat and for "peace now and forever," while Winger talked about the power of film in terms that spoke to outside events: "We are here in the spirit of togetherness -- of learning from other people's stories personally and deeply, which we all need."' (Prospect ). (Disinformation)
Spalding Gray's stories continue to be told onstage Jul 4, 2006
The recent New York engagement of Leftover Stories featured Aidan Quinn, Steve Buscemi, Debra Winger and David Strathairn all doing their best not to sound like Spalding Gray. The Los Angeles run included Teri Garr, Frances Conroy, Tony Shalhoub and Brooke Adams. (Orlando Sentinel)
Your e-mails: The other city stars Jun 29, 2006
Ah, who wouldn't fall in love the way Billy Crystal and Debra Winger did in "Forget Paris". The bridges, the parks, the museums, the churches, the Tour Eiffel, the cafes, the people -- not to mention the food, the ambiance, the music, the architecture. (CNN)
Stars come out for NASA Jun 27, 2006
The A list According to NASA, celebrities who have visited Kennedy Space Center for launches or other reasons include: ARTISTSRobert Rauschenberg Norman Rockwell ATHLETESEvander Holyfield Ted Williams U.S. women's soccer team AUTHORJudy Collins MOVIE STARSWarren Beatty James Cameron Morgan Fairchild Melissa Gilbert Ron Howard Dennis Quaid Debra Winger James Woods MUSICIANSJeff "Skunk" Baxter John Denver Peter Frampton Denyse Graves Steven Tyler and Aerosmith POLITICIANSFirst lady Laura Bush... (Florida Today)
Taking the show on the road Jun 18, 2006
"Evett started the Actors' Shakespeare Project in 2003 when his longtime contract with the American Repertory Theatre was not renewed. He envisioned a troupe, made up of the area's finest classically trained actors, that would perform site-specific productions of Shakespeare in a variety of settings. He did get those actors and the productions have been well-received.The budget for the New York production, he says, is approximately $100,000, compared with $65,000 for the Boston run, which grew... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Vaughn on the inside May 26, 2006
You mean, where Debra Winger dies of cancer, everyone goes to the funeral and the audience weeps uncontrollably. "I think that's a great m-oooo-vie," he says, slightly defensive. (USA Today)
The daily dish ... May 14, 2006
Actress Debra Winger is 51. Singer Janet Jackson is 40. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Award-winning line-up May 6, 2006
Starring Idris Elba, Oris Erhuero and Debra Winger. Entourage A comedy about Vince Chase, a hot young actor in Hollywood whose career is just taking off, and his entourage of friends. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Oscars' Golden Tongues Feb 24, 2006
" When snagged the Best Actress Oscar for Terms of Endearment in 1984 and famously shouted, I deserve this! she addressed her co-star and co-nominee as dear Debra, in spite of the fact that she and Winger had major on-set battles, according to Maxim magazine film critic Pete Hammond. There were definite problems with Debra Winger, he said, referring to the actress widely reported argumentative nature and nasty antics. But MacLaine did address her in sort of a nice way. Sometimes, however, an... (Fox News -- Headlines)
The Biggest Names in Music Sound Off on the Industry in New Documentary, 'ALL WE ARE SAYING' Feb 22, 2006
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 55 of the biggest names in music deliberate on the current state of the industry, work/life balance, and their personal inspirations in the revealing new documentary ALL WE ARE SAYING, premiering on SHOWTIME on Wednesday, March 8 at 8 p.m. PT/ET. The film is actor/director Rosanna Arquette's follow-up to her widely praised directorial debut, SEARCHING FOR DEBRA WINGER, which premiered on SHOWTIME in 2003 and featured Jane Fonda, Salma Hayek, Sharon... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Real men watch chick flicks Feb 12, 2006
Taylor Hackford s gritty, crowd-pleasing romance cunningly presents the romantic story line involving an officer candidate (Richard Gere) and a factory girl (Debra Winger) as the counterpoint to the hero s struggle with his surrogate dad, a drill sergeant (Louis Gossett Jr.). Chartbursting theme song: Up Where We Belong. (Boston Herald--Movies)
Military disservice Jan 27, 2006
But I never thought I d see the day An Officer and a Gentleman, the classic 1982 romance directed by Taylor Hackford ( Ray ) and co-starring Richard Gere and Debra Winger in sexy, career-defining performances, would be deemed too intellectual. The dumber version, Annapolis features James Franco ( Tristan e ) as Jake Huard, a young boxer from Annapolis, Md. (Boston Herald--Movies)
'Annapolis' has a too-familiar ring Jan 27, 2006
Like the 1982 Richard Gere/Debra Winger lovefest, it begins with a cocky but lost blue-collar soul, Jake Huard ("Spider-Man's" James Franco), working at a shipyard when he is inexplicably accepted to the well-known academy (despite mediocre grades) ... This causes Jake to seek the comfort of his military superior Ali (Jordana Brewster, "The Fast and the Furious") and the friendship of his overweight bunkmate (Vicellious Shannon), whose characters suspiciously fill a need like Debra Winger and... (Salt Lake Tribune)
more » Jan 27, 2006
But -- a rip-off for him and us -- he never gets his "Richard Gere moment." That's the key scene from An Officer and a Gentleman when Gere blubbers to Louis Gossett Jr., "I got nowhere to go! I got nothin' else!" It catapulted Gere, already famous for American Gigolo, into the stratosphere, especially paired with the film's finale of him swooping in to whisk Debra Winger from her factory job. Poor Franco never gets the chance to display his manly emotional range, or to carry his wafer-thin gal... (CTNow.com)
Nanny's Dirty Laundry Jan 13, 2006
Though she claims Michael Ovitz tried to torpedo her next jobs, she did find work again with Debra Winger (who'd recently defected from CAA) and the Danny DeVito-Rhea Perlman household. Both families were warm and kid-centered, and Hansen thrived. (Los Angeles Times)
Morocco town's Hollywood connection Jan 1, 2006
The Sheltering Sky (1990), Bernardo Bertolucci; starring Debra Winger, John Malkovich. Kundun (1997), Martin Scorsese; starring Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong. (Aljazeera.Net)
