Post a Comment Feb 27, 2008
In a state with the 16th lowest divorce rate in 2003, according to the U.S. Census, Garden State couples clearly know how to make love last. STATE OF THE ART A model image of the inside of Xanadus youth district. (Secaucus Reporter, NJ)
Whose line is it? Test your movie quote knowledge Feb 10, 2008
A. Zach Braff as Andrew Largeman in Garden State (2004). B. Annette Bening as Carolyn Burnham in American Beauty (1999). (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Q&A: Alanis Morissette Feb 10, 2008
Q&A: ALANIS MORISSETTE. A dozen years after the breakthrough debut of "Jagged Little Pill," Alanis Morissette is writing a.. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
2008 Football Signing Day Central Feb 9, 2008
ranked the ninth-best player in the Garden State by Scout. com and the 38th-best defensive tackle in the country. (Und.com)
Edison's legacy of motion pictures Spirit of filmmaker lives on at Black Maria Film Festival Feb 7, 2008
Pennewill is one of the aspiring filmmakers from the Garden State whose star is on the horizon at this year's Black Maria. She, who was born in Jersey City and resides today in Toms River, and Pete Konczal, who grew up in Bayonne and currently lives in Piscataway, directed And Then She Was Gone, a seven-minute short about how precious and fleeting life and time can be. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
From Second City to New York City JC actress makes 'Six Tens from a Fifty' Feb 6, 2008
The Garden State and the Big Apple. In 2000, Miluski moved to Jersey City. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Juno Soundtrack Feb 4, 2008
ver since Natalie Portmans character in Garden State made the dubious claim that the Shins will change your life, the quasi-indie film soundtrack has surfaced as an essential component and marketing tool of the quasi-indie film. The Garden State soundtrack epitomized an old formula: Repackage current hits and punctuate them with classics ... In the case of Garden State, this meant music from the Shins, the Postal Service, Frou Frou and hey now. (Yale Herald, CT)
Comcast Premieres ReelzChannel in N.J. Feb 2, 2008
"Everything about Movies, 24/7" Comes To Garden State ... 4 million subscribers in the Garden State. (Multichannel News)
'Jersey Boys' heads to Australia Jan 28, 2008
Jersey Boys will go far from the Garden State in spring 2009, when the Rialto hit opens in Melbourne, Australia. Production, which bows in March 2009 at the Princess Theater, will follow in the wake of productions soon to open on the West End (in March), Vegas (in May) and Toronto (in August). (Variety)
Born of 'Juno': A hit soundtrack with an uneasy singer at its heart Jan 22, 2008
Directors like Wes Anderson ("Rushmore," "The Royal Tenenbaums") established the type with a mix of new independent music and older rarities, and in 2004 "Garden State" accelerated the trend by highlighting the indie band the Shins ... The "Garden State" album went on to sell 1. (International Herald Tribune)
Vols outlast Badgers in Outback Bowl Jan 2, 2008
Tennessee also won the first, a 28-21 triumph in the 1981 Garden State Bowl. Tennessee built a 21-14 lead at the break in this one and Wisconsin had a few chances in the second half, but could not capitalize. (FOX23.com, OK)
Texas showdown, as Cougars take on Horned Frogs Dec 29, 2007
The Cougars have not won a bowl game since topping Navy, 35-0 in the 1980 Garden State Bowl. TCU, which is under the guidance of seventh-year head man Gary Patterson, finished 7-5 this past season, including a 4-4 mark in the Mountain West Conference. (FOX23.com, OK)
Giving me sound bites I just can't refuse Dec 23, 2007
Abdy is credited with helping produce such films as Garden State, Babel, World Trade Center and (no joke) the upcoming Reese Witherspoon movie Gangsta Bitches. That opens up the always useful "I was just doing research" alibi. (Globe and Mail)
Paramount's Abdy in hot water Dec 21, 2007
The exec veep of production and "Garden State" producer was caught on wiretap with New Jersey mobster Joseph Perna discussing the multibillion-dollar illegal gambling ring that he helped run. Perna was arrested Tuesday and was one of 32 people charged in connection with the massive gambling operation, which reportedly has ties to the Bloods gang. (Variety)
Strike thickens the plot at Sundance Dec 15, 2007
(Past breakouts include the 2004 films "Napoleon Dynamite" and "Garden State" and 1999's "The Blair Witch Project.") Mr. Gilmore says, "There wasn't anyone at last year's festival who was talking about Once' or Waitress' before the festival started." Indeed, much of the so-called buzz is generated by the folks hoping to sell their movies at Sundance, so filtering out the truly good films and the ones that will land distributors is tricky. "The Little Miss Sunshines' are rarities, and it will... (AZCentral -- Business)
Wonder woman Dec 14, 2007
She's amassed popular and critical acclaim through her performances in the Star Wars series and films including Garden State, Closer and V For Vendetta. Along the way she obtained a degree in psychology from Harvard University. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
New Jersey to Ban Death Penalty Dec 14, 2007
Although New Jersey reinstated the death penalty in 1982, six years after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed states to resume executions, no one has been executed in the Garden State since 1963. The last states to eliminate the death penalty were Iowa and West Virginia in 1965, according to the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. (Time.com)
'Sopranos' Creator In Court Battle With Ex-Judge Dec 13, 2007
In a court filing, Chase was "keenly aware of a `mob presence' in New Jersey" because he grew up in the Garden State. A spokeswoman for Chase declined to comment on specifics of the case except to express confidence he would prevail in court. (NBC 11, CA)
Previous bowl records are important Dec 13, 2007
Another game that looks too good to be true comes from Houston, Texas where the Houston Cougars hook up with TCU. Houston is 0-7 (2-5 ATS) in bowl action since winning the 1980 Garden State Bowl, while the Horned Frogs are 3-1 in their last four, 3-0-1 ATS. In addition, TCU won and covered the last four meetings between these two clubs when both were Conference USA members. The Frogs have gone 18-6 the past three seasons in the Mountain West Conference, a tougher league with a higher profile... (FOX23.com, OK)
Wu-Tang Clan Dec 8, 2007
Method Man Aka: Johnny Blaze, The Ticallion Stallion, The Panty Raider The Clan's first break-out star, Method Man has released 4 solo LPs - to diminishing returns - and starred in his own sitcom, TV shows such as CSI, The Wire and Oz and films including Garden State and Soul Plane. Fact: Meth was the only guest rapper on The Notorious BIG's legendary Ready To Die LP.. (Guardian Unlimited)
Signs hint 'Compass' may miss blockbuster territory Dec 7, 2007
Fox Searchlight's "Juno," which opened Wednesday in New York and Los Angeles, could be another hipster magnet in the vein of "Little Miss Sunshine," "Garden State" and "Napoleon Dynamite," all from the same company. The dark comedy about a pregnant teen is winning raves, especially for star Ellen Page and screenwriter Diablo Cody. (Los Angeles Times)
'Juno': Girl Most Likely, By Kurt Loder Dec 6, 2007
Also notable is the movie's soundtrack, which may be the best since "Garden State": a procession of just-right songs by Kimya Dawson, Cat Power, Buddy Holly, and Belle and Sebastian, among others. (It's out now on CD, and so worth getting. (MTV.com)
Double Dippers Dec 1, 2007
Saturday, December 01, 2007 Last Update: 06:05 AM EST. AHNOLD SUGGESTS FELLOW MOVIE STAR. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Continuereading Dec 1, 2007
Braff, a former Spirit winner for Best First Feature for 2004's Garden State, is well aware of how the spotlight of the indie awards helped him develop his career as a writer-director of small-budgeted yet worthy films past his well-established identity as a comedic actor on TV's Scrubs. "I think the whole point of this awards show more than any other is that it points the American public--and actually the whole world--in the direction of tiny films that need the attention," he told Hollywood. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Sundance 2008 Nov 29, 2007
The Park City, Utah, festival has become a premiere shopping stop for distributors of specialized cinema, and in past years has yielded the art house hits "Little Miss Sunshine," "Waitress," "Napoleon Dynamite" and "Garden State" -- and that's just what Fox Searchlight has snapped up. Acquisitions executives already are circling several Sundance titles as gotta-see screenings: "Sunshine Cleaning," Sam Rockwell in "Choke," Jason Ritter in "Good Dick," the adaptation of Michael Chabon's "The... (Los Angeles Times)
Natalie Portman Nov 25, 2007
5m Garden State, a scruffy, lovely, cheapo indie that was the directorial debut of Scrubs star Zach Braff. Another example: while she was in Berlin filming V for Vendetta, the controversial Wachowski Brothers-produced comic-book adaptation in which she played a shaven-headed terrorist, she took time off to make a short with German director Tom Twyker (Run Lola Run, Perfume). (Guardian Unlimited)
Alba Feeling Maternal? Nov 19, 2007
But the visit got little buzz and the news mostly faded before it left the confines of the Garden State. Jackson has had a long association with the Cascios. (Fox News)
Review: 'Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium' magically avoids cliche Nov 17, 2007
Portman and Bateman basically play their "Garden State" and "Arrested Development" characters, but it works here, especially with Helm's decision to keep romance to a minimum. Bateman is particularly great as his character shifts from barely tolerating Eric to befriending the child. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Original movie songs are fading out Nov 16, 2007
Then those soundtracks - like the ones for Crowe's Vanilla Sky, Anderson's Rushmore or Zach Braff's Garden State - go on to be popular themselves. It seems there's just no room on the pop charts anymore for an Up Where We Belong (from An Officer and a Gentleman) or a Take My Breath Away (from Top Gun). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Movie theme songs no longer rule the pop charts Nov 16, 2007
Then those soundtracks -- like the ones for Crowe's "Vanilla Sky," Anderson's "Rushmore" or Zach Braff's "Garden State" -- go on to be popular themselves. Advertisement. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Portman Has Wonderful Time Working On 'Magorium' Nov 15, 2007
") through adulthood ("Garden State," "Cold Mountain" and "Closer"), there's been a certain genre that's always been missing from the acclaimed actress' diverse resume.In fact, with the possible exception of the "Star Wars" prequel trilogy, Portman has never been in a bonafide family film before. But a box with a bright red bow from writer-director Zach Helm containing the script to "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" finally opened up that possibility."I was never cast in family films when I was a... (Click2Houston, TX)
Sopranos Hangout "Whacked" By Owner Nov 12, 2007
The popular mob hit wraps up production in the Garden State ... The show, now popular in reruns, was mostly filmed at a New York City sound stage, but many scenes were shot across the Garden State to provide a real Jersey feel. (CBS News)
The way we were: Movie themes no longer top charts Nov 12, 2007
Then those soundtracks like the ones for Crowe's Vanilla Sky, Anderson's Rushmore or Zach Braff's Garden State go on to be popular themselves. It seems there's just no room on the pop charts any more for an "Up Where We Belong" (from An Officer and a Gentleman) or a "Take My Breath Away" (from Top Gun). (USA Today -- Life)
'We whacked the pork store' Nov 12, 2007
The show, now popular in reruns, was mostly filmed at a New York sound stage, but many scenes were shot across the Garden State to provide a real Jersey feel. Several sites, including the fake pork store, were shot in Kearny, a working-class town across the Passaic River from Newark and about 15 kilometres west of Manhattan. (Globe and Mail)
Michael J. Fox Pushes For N.J. Stem Cell Research Nov 6, 2007
(AP) TRENTON, N.J. An actor suffering from Parkinson's and a paralyzed New York City police officer are running radio ads on New Jersey's stem cell research ballot question, but they're not on the same side of the emotional debate playing out in the Garden State. r Actor Michael J. Fox is asking New Jersey voters to support borrowing $450 million for stem cell research in Tuesday's election. (CBS 11, TX)
Photo Gallery Nov 4, 2007
Funds provided over the past ten years from the Garden State Preservation Trust (GSPT), a financing authority that manages funds for the highly-successful Green Acres and the farmland and historic preservation programs, dried up after Governor Jon Corzine and the N.J. Legislature were unable to agree on funding for the trust. And it was only apropos that a press conference last Monday was held at Jersey City's Reservoir No. 3 to tout the benefits of Question No. 3, and to encourage the public to... (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
North County's own bring 'Jersey Boys' home Oct 13, 2007
That's because two of the four actors starring in the bio-musical as Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons grew up not in the Garden State, but in North County. Deven May, who plays shady band founder Tommy DeVito in the La Jolla Playhouse-born musical, spent his teen years in Vista, honed his chops at the Moonlight Amphitheatre and graduated from Rancho Buena Vista High School. (North County Times)
Braff, a Harvard man? Oct 10, 2007
About "Garden State," which he wrote and directed, Braff said he was mostly struck by the success of the soundtrack: "I won a [expletive] Grammy for making a mix CD.". While Braff was inside, Oktoberfest was raging outside in Harvard Square. (Boston Globe)
10/9: The Shinswith the Shaky Hands. Oct 9, 2007
5, 2007 12:00 AM James Mercer was in England doing press last February when he learned that the Shins' first new album since Natalie Portman swore in Garden State that the Shins could "change your life" had hit the Billboard album chart at No. 2 ... "We knew they were coming off two successful albums. And even though it had been awhile, we knew the Garden State thing had given them a whole new audience. Plus, they were musical guests on Saturday Night Live 10 days before the album came out,... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The great train reverie Oct 7, 2007
What Hirschorn fails to realize, though, is that while many people make films like Anderson (Little Miss Sunshine, Garden State), Anderson makes films like no one else. From the humble crime caper Bottle Rocket to the underrated The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Anderson's works are fully original, mini-epics that revel in exploring broken -- and often irreparable -- relationships. (National Post)
Liza Minnelli Oct 4, 2007
Variety: Digital Editions. Daily VarietyWithout the smudgy fingers. (Variety)
Nip/Tuck’s Wicked Promos, Wingless Angel Oct 4, 2007
The Garden State mob saga failed to sweep the Emmy awards, a disappointment. But it was nice to see cable networks, apart from HBO, walk off with some prizes. (Multichannel News)
Natalie Portman to discuss loans to the world's poor UCB, Sep. 28 Sep 29, 2007
BACKGROUND: Portman has played leading roles in numerous films including "Where the Heart Is," "The Star Wars Trilogy," "Garden State," and "V for Vendetta." In 2005, she won the Golden Globe Award for best supporting actress for her role in the Mike Nichols'-directed movie "Closer" and was nominated for an Academy Award that year. She makes frequent appearances on behalf of FINCA International as its Ambassador of Hope and currently co-chairs The Village Banking Campaign with Her Majesty Queen... (University of California Newswire, CA)
Improbabilities abound in cheap thriller 'Trade' Sep 28, 2007
The director, Marco Kreuzpaintner, has no problem sensationalizing the rapes, beatings, and other tragic developments, while treating the cop and con man's trip to the Garden State with the chummy icebreaking of a buddy movie. But the script, by Jose Rivera, who wrote "The Motorcycle Diaries," was adapted from a controversial 8,500-word New York Times Magazine story about a house in Plainfield, N.J., where four Mexican women between the ages of 14 and 17 were held captive and forced to have sex. (Boston Globe)
TV Review: 'Big Bang Theory' smart, funny Sep 24, 2007
Parsons, a relative newcomer with roles in "Judging Amy" and the movie "Garden State," gets all the best lines, quirks and embarrassing statements. "Oh, that's interesting," Sheldon says after Penny announces she's a semi-vegetarian. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Backstage Notes: The Emmys Sep 17, 2007
" * * *Director Alan Taylor seemed genuinely touched by the amount of recognition "The Sopranos" was receiving: from the slew of awards to the "Jersey Boys" tribute about their Garden State brethren."Im surprised how much this means to all of us," said the helmer who won for the "Kennedy " episode, where Michael Imperiolis character is killed."We know our work is done and its nice to see how it has landed and registered with people. "And his interpretation of the controversial final scene,... (Variety)
Top Movie Soundtracks Sep 16, 2007
"Garden State" (2004): Writer-director-star Zach Braff's love of music shines in this excellent compilation, which is weaved significantly into the plot of the film. Mixed in with the new songs are two lesser-known gems from Simon nkel ("The Only Living Boy in New York") and Colin Hay of Men at Work ("I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You"). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Deputy picks up the signal Sep 15, 2007
They used to call Victoria the Garden State, you know. I don't know if anyone would call Victoria the Garden State any more you're not allowed to water a garden in Victoria. (The Age)
BOY MEETS WORLD & IT'S ODD Sep 7, 2007
Finn, a newcomer to their Garden State Oz, finds the titular folk of "Fierce People" magnetically weird. The 16-year-old budding anthropologist has been freshly whisked from a forlorn corner of New York City where his mom (Diane Lane) used to send him on regular runs to pick up cocaine. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
bluhorse clothing Debuts 'Relaxed Luxury' Equestrian Line for Upcoming Fashion Season Aug 29, 2007
"bluhammock music's bluparty, a by-invitation event will be held Thursday, August 30, 2007 in Water Mill beginning at 8:00 P.M., jointly-hosted with Hamptons Magazine in celebration of The Hampton Classic, the annual equestrian competition, and will feature bluhorse attire worn by guest-hosts and celebrities alike.Event ticket proceeds will benefit VH1 Save the Music Foundation, Group for the East End and H.E.L.P. USA. bluparty tickets went on sale for $100 on August 1st via , and will also be... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
See 'Rocket Science' Aug 24, 2007
Rocket Science depicts American suburbia as a terrific place to come from - a sprawling behavioral lab - even if you only land in Trenton (Baltimore stands in for these not-so-verdant pockets of the Garden State). That's where Ginny's former partner, Ben Wekselbaum (Nicholas D'Agosto), ends up pressing laundry for a living, after he freezes up during a state championship over the futility of it all - as he later explains, he realized that the fights he fights today are the same ones he'll be... (SunSpot.net)
Brothers looks forward on 'Who You Are' Aug 21, 2007
text size Cary Brothers said having his song Blue Eyes on the Garden State soundtrack "got my name out there very quickly." ... In a Q others discusses the handling of his overnight success with the Garden State soundtrack, the Los Angeles music scene, the effect his hometown of Nashville has on his music and why it's more fun to watch movies than make them ... Q: Your song Blue Eyes was a cornerstone track on the Grammy Award-winning Garden State soundtrack. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Milo Ventimiglia Becomes Anti-'Hero,' Gets Caught Up In Sex, Drugs, Murder Aug 21, 2007
Taking the "perfect-crime" concept behind classics like Alfred Hitchcock's "Rope" into the new century, "Pathology" has Ventimiglia heading up a cast that includes Alyssa Milano, Lauren Lee Smith ("The L Word") and Michael Weston ("Garden State"). "I play Dr. Jake Gallen," Weston explained. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Method Man pleads guilty to pot possession Aug 20, 2007
Method Man has appeared on CSI, The Wire, and in How High, Garden State, Soul Plane, and others. He was the first member of the massively influential Wu-Tang Clan to record a solo album and has released six studio CDs - Tical, Tical 2000: Judgment Day, Blackout. (Actress Archives)
Springsteen, E Street Band to reunite Aug 18, 2007
For this album, recorded with producer Brendan O'Brien in Atlanta, Springsteen reunited with the full E Street Band to recreate its Garden State wall of sound: guitarists Steve Van Zandt and Nils Lofgren, bassist Garry Tallent, drummer Weinberg, keyboardists Federici and Roy Bittan, sax man Clemons, violinist Soozie Tyrell and vocalist Patti Scialfa (Mrs. Springsteen). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Best weekend concerts Aug. 16-19 Aug 17, 2007
Cary Brothers Borders, 2402 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 3 p.m., Free Cary Brothers, who got his break when Zach Braff included him on the Garden State soundtrack, plays an in-store and will sign copies of his new CD, Who You Are. Brothers plays the Rhythm Room on Monday. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
18-year-old beauty on the riseNB resident already making mark in modeling Aug 11, 2007
Angeles, who just completed her freshman year at New Jersey City University studying journalism, even went to the pinnacle of beauty pageants in the Garden State a year ago: the Miss New Jersey pageant. While Angeles didn't win the crown as Miss New Jersey, the experience was definitely worth it. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
'Rocket Science': Stutterer plots revenge (with words) Aug 11, 2007
There are also scenes that might remind you of "Garden State," and particularly Alexander Payne's "Election.". Ultimately, though, comparisons to other movies are kind of pointless with "Rocket Science." This is Blitz's unique creation, and it will be exciting to see what he comes up with next. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Xanadu' stars rock but don't roll Aug 11, 2007
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)
