But seriously... Nov 18, 2009
One doesn't expect George Clooney to show up there. " For all the film's autobiographical elements, however, Joel refuses to concede there is anything of his relationship with his sibling in that between Larry and his burdensome brother Arthur. "Jeez, I hope not. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Inbox: Will Reds re-sign Gomes? Nov 18, 2009
Too bad it couldn't have been a George Clooney comparison, but I do know my limitations. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Who swoons over New Moon? Nov 18, 2009
I was just wondering: If I went to an Eastern European Country, would George Clooney be pronounced "Yorg Clooney?" If someone could get back to me with that info, that would be great. I need it for a project I'm working on. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Apocalypse flick '2012' swamps box office Nov 17, 2009
In fourth place was "The Men Who Stare At Goats", starring George Clooney as a member of an elite US military force that uses mind control as a weapon. The satirical comedy took 5. (Yahoo! Asia News)
2012 movie explodes at box office Nov 17, 2009
George Clooney film The Men Who Stare at Goats remained at number three having scooped $6. 2 million (3. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'2012' has worldwide box-office bang of $225M Nov 16, 2009
" The weekend's other new wide release, Focus Features' rock 'n' roll comedy "Pirate Radio," opened a weak No. 11 with $2.9 million in 882 theaters, averaging $3,253 a cinema. The ensemble cast of "Pirate Radio" features Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy and Kenneth Branagh in a story about 1960s disc jockeys blasting illicit rock music into stodgy Britain from an offshore radio station aboard a tanker. Starting in limited release, Fox Searchlight's animated comedy "Fantastic Mr. Fox" drew big... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
"2012" tops North America box office Nov 16, 2009
"The Men Who Stare at Goats," an Overture Films' comedy staring George Clooney maintained its third place from its opening over the last weekend, fetched 6. 2 million dollars in projected sales and a total of 23. (Xinhuanet, China)
Uneven 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' is pretty fantastic, anyway Nov 16, 2009
Mr. Fox (voiced by George Clooney) and Mrs. Fox (Meryl Streep) struggle with domesticity in the animated film based on Roald Dahl's children's book ... Fantastic Mr. Fox * * * (out of four) Voices: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill MurrayDirector: Wes AndersonDistributor: Fox SearchlightRating: PG for action, smoking and slang humorRunning time: 1 hour, 27 minutesOpens today in select cities. (USA Today -- Life)
Doom spells dollars at box office for 2012 Nov 16, 2009
The Twilight sequel, New Moon hits the big screen, along with George Clooney in The Men Who Stare at Goats and Fantastic Mr. Fox and the apocalyptic 2012 and The Road ... " Poor weekend for Pirate RadioThe weekend's other new wide release, Focus Features' rock 'n' roll comedy "Pirate Radio," opened a weak No. 11 with $2.9 million in 882 theaters, averaging $3,253 a cinema. The ensemble cast of "Pirate Radio" features Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy and... (MSNBC -- News)
New Orleans focuses on the visual Nov 15, 2009
Palm Springs International Film Festival: Details are being finalized - you can t even buy tickets until the end of next month - but we already know that Anna Kendrick, the young actress who is in Twilight and George Clooney s new movie Up in the Air (she s getting Oscar buzz for that one), will be on hand to receive the Rising Star Award. The opening-night gala, which always draws risen stars, is big bucks (thousands), but you can get a seat to closing-night festivities for only $50. (Boston Globe)
'Fantastic Mr. Fox' Nov 14, 2009
The exhilarating stop-motion animation film, with George Clooney and Meryl Streep, shows director Wes Anderson at his best ... With George Clooney and Meryl Streep voicing the Foxes, the ultra-sophisticated Nick and Nora Charles of the vulpine world, this adaptation of the Roald Dahl tale does more than occupy its own 00004000 particular space between the worlds of childhood and adults. (FOX59, IN)
Oscar Expands Roster for Animated Films Nov 14, 2009
"Fantastic Mr. Fox," a stop-motion adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel, with voices by George Clooney and Meryl Streep. "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs," the third in the popular CGI series 00004000 of prehistoric comedies. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Nov 14, 2009
"If you're thinking, in some way you're already outside it. "I had to kiss someone," Day-Lewis said of why he puckered up to fellow nominee George Clooney during his big moment. "I had kissed my wife, so in the interest of parity, I had to kiss George ... " "I'm just paying him back from the stage," Swinton later said of her dig at "Clayton" leading man, former Batman and notorious prankster George Clooney. "There are scores to be settled ... Daniel Day-Lewis embraces George Clooney at the 2008... (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Celebrating Our Veterans Nov 14, 2009
"Brothers" follows hot on the heels of "The Men Who Stare at Goats," starring George Clooney, Jeff Bridges and Ewan McGregor. That movie examined the vital issue of military training projects designed to cultivate psychic warriors. (Townhall.com)
'Fox' is worthyIt's more Wes Anderson than Roald Dahl, but there's plenty for... Nov 13, 2009
For his best film since "The Royal Tenenbaums," Anderson has cleverly cast a self-mocking George Clooney as the voice of the corduroy-clad Mr. Fox, who reluctantly gives up stealing livestock at the urging of his pregnant wife (Meryl Streep) ... For his best film since "The Royal Tenenbaums," Anderson has cleverly cast a self-mocking George Clooney as the voice of the corduroy-clad Mr. Fox, who reluctantly gives up stealing livestock at the urging of his pregnant wife (Meryl Streep) ... George... (New York Post -- News)
Fantastic Mr. Fox: Wes Anderson's Return to Form Nov 13, 2009
" Mr. Fox (voiced by George Clooney) muses to the sidekick Anderson has created for him, an opossum voiced by Wally Wolodarksy then clarifies: "I'm saying this as an existential question. " The question arises because Mr. Fox, who it must be noted wears slightly too tight, too short suits made of corduroy or tweed, just like his director, is feeling stymied. In a prologue, set two years before our story begins (that's 12 fox years), Mrs. Fox (Meryl Streep), announces she's pregnant and forces... (Time.com)
Family Matters l 'A Serious Man' beautifully portrays the trials and triumphs of a Jewish-American family Nov 13, 2009
After working with seven Academy Award-winning actors and actresses in their four most recent films alone - George Clooney, Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones among them - the more anonymous cast of "A Serious Man," headlined by Tony Award nominee Michael Stuhlbarg ("The Pillowman"), is refreshingly uncorrupted. As the tormented Larry Gopnik, Stuhlbarg is astonishing, offering the most textured performance of the year thus far in his first major film role. (Daily Orange, NY)
Clooney in competition at Venice Nov 13, 2009
George Clooney directs and stars in Goodnight and Good Luck. Actor George Clooney's second movie as director is one of nine US films that receive their world premieres at this year's Venice Film Festival. (Yahoo News -- Film Festivals)
Movie 'stares' into confusion Nov 13, 2009
George Clooney sits down in a military uniform, eyes intensely focused, neck muscles bulging. Suddenly, the chewing goat he's focused on topples over onto the floor. (Daily Collegian, PA)
•The 12 most annoying Facebookers Nov 13, 2009
But 1,000 "friends?" Unless you're George Clooney or just won the lottery, no one has that many. That's just showing off. (CNN -- International)
Wheelchair puts spin on 'Brothers' actor's career Nov 12, 2009
The movie, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September and opens at theaters Friday, is an inspired and nutty affair that also stars George Clooney, Kevin Spacey, and Ewan McGregor. Based on the (yes) nonfiction book about government paranormal intelligence ops, "The Men Who Stare at Goats" is no less loopy than Bridges' character: a tie-dyed mystic, a pot-smoking visionary. (Fresno Bee)
Morgan Freeman heads the Best of Ho... Nov 12, 2009
zer Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) running from any facsimile of love only to fall head over heel in love with Alex (Vera Farmiga) a kindred soul. Release Date: December 4th. (Suite101.com)
Hollywood gets in the holiday spirit Nov 12, 2009
Meryl Streep also joins George Clooney and Bill Murray among the voice cast of Wes Anderson's animated comedy Fantastic Mr. Fox, the tale of a wily fox waging war with human farmers ... Up in the Air - Happily living life without connections, a corporate hatchet man (George Clooney) travels the country aiming for a 10 million-mile frequent-flyer milestone only to discover that family bonds might be the greater value, after all. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Cinema File: Weird works for 'Men Who Stare at Goats' (with PODCAST) Nov 12, 2009
The Men Who Stare at Goats 3 out of 5 stars Director: Grant Heslov Stars: George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey Length: 93 min. Rating: R ... There, he finds Lyn Cassady (George Clooney), a former psychic soldier for the U.S. Army ... The mere idea of a bizarre comedy set against the backdrop of a war that's still going on is enough to put even the most ardent George Clooney maniacs off, or at the very least, make them question why he (accompanied by veteran award-winning... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Judge: 'HOPE' Artist Can Switch Lawyers in AP Suit Nov 11, 2009
Fairey had claimed his "HOPE" image, seen throughout last year's campaign, was based on a 2006 photo of Obama seated next to actor George Clooney at a press event in Washington. Fairey now says he used a solo, close-up shot of Obama, as the AP had asserted. (ABC News -- Wire)
How Were George Clooney And Bill Murray Cast In 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'? Nov 11, 2009
How Were George Clooney And Bill Murray Cast In 'Fantastic Mr. Fox ... How Were George Clooney And Bill Murray Cast In 'Fantastic Mr. Fox ... George Clooney, Wes Anderson and Bill Murray ( Dave Hogan/Getty Images ). (VHI.com -- Music News)
Isle 'warrior monk' inspired role in 'Goats' Nov 11, 2009
"The Men Who Stare at Goats," a farcical new movie starring George Clooney and Jeff Bridges, revolves around a scruffy 1970s visionary based on retired Lt. Col. Jim Channon a Hawaii resident for the last two decades ... George Clooney stars in the new comedy, "The Men Who Stare At Goats," which is based on a true story ... Starring George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Ewan McGregor and Kevin Spacey. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Back to school for Laurence Maroney Nov 11, 2009
Fairey, whose work was on display at the ICA throughout the summer, claimed the HOPE image was based on a 2006 photo of then-Senator Barack Obama, seated next to George Clooney at a press event in D.C. Fairey now says that he used a solo, close-up shot of Obama, as the AP had alleged. In approving Falzone s request to ditch Fairey, Judge Alvin Hellerstein said yesterday he will revisit Fairey s actions, calling them potentially a crime of fraud. (Boston Globe)
'Carol' ends Jackson's UK reign Nov 11, 2009
The Men Who Stare At Goats, which stars George Clooney, was a new entry at four with takings of 1. 2m. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes Nov 10, 2009
Instead, we get right down to it with the first award, with George Clooney presenting best supporting actress in a motion picture. The crowd is pulling for front-runner Jennifer Hudson, who indeed takes the prize. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
Ang Lee takes Venice Golden Lion Nov 10, 2009
Lee beat off competition from 18 other films, including George Clooney's favoured Good Night, and Good Luck ... George Clooney's film Good Night, and Good Luck had been the hot favourite among film critics to take the Golden Lion on the last night of the annual 11-day festival ... George Clooney (l) saw his film's star David Strathairn win best actor. (Yahoo News -- Film Festivals)
Drowning in the deep end Nov 10, 2009
At one point, the character Space Ghost from another Adult Swim program, "Space Ghost from Coast to Coast," makes a cameo, but even a special guest appearance from George Clooney could not save this animated debacle. ansteinb@syr. (Daily Orange, NY)
Is There Truth to 'Men Who Stare at Goats?'Former officers discuss covert program to train unit in the paranormal. Nov 10, 2009
And though the program was shut down in the mid-1990s after 20 years, stories of it and other allegedly paranormal military activities are at the heart of the new George Clooney movie and the Jon Ronson book upon which it was based. In the movie, the paranormal is played up to the extreme. (ABC News)
Face time wanted from Justin Timberlake Nov 10, 2009
Taking direction well Director Jason Reitman, of Juno and Thank You for Smoking fame, has been in Boston for a few days to promote his soon-to-be-released film, Up In The Air, which stars George Clooney and Vera Farmiga, who you may remember from The Departed. Reitman appeared at Emerson College to answer student questions about the film, and asked fans on Twitter to tell him where to eat while staying in town. (Boston Globe)
'Christmas Carol' hits high note at box office Nov 10, 2009
In at number three was new release "The Men Who Stare at Goats," a satirical comedy starring George Clooney as a member of an elite US military force that uses mind control as a weapon. The movie, which also features Ewan McGregor and Jeff Bridges, earned 12. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Bradley: What if Smith was suspended? Nov 10, 2009
George Clooney, Tim Robbins, Matt Damon, Sean Penn, Janine Garafalo, Michael Moore, and every other Commie Hollywood Celebrity who don t know their butt from a hole in the ground (basically, every puppet in Team America: World Police). Yep the Douche Bag Law of Attraction explains much in our world. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Movie review: Clooney's 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' is mighty fine, if not quite fantastic Nov 10, 2009
With George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Bill Murray leading the top-notch voice cast, director Wes Anderson has found an ideal story and medium stop-motion animation to bring his cockeyed vision to the cartoon world. Brits may be annoyed at this latest Americanization of one of their beloved literary works. (FOX61, CT)
Men Who Stare at Goats Nov 10, 2009
Latest Updated: Monday, November 09, 2009. Synopsis: Reporter Bob Wilton is in search of his next big story when he encounters Lyn Cassady, a shadowy figure who claims to be part of an experimental U.S. military unit. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
'New Moon' Ticket Buyers Favor Robert Pattinson, Ashley Greene In New Poll Nov 10, 2009
Going for the Gold Forks is populated by some of Hollywood's best young actors, and Anna Kendrick is already receiving for her work in the December 25 George Clooney film "Up in the Air." But apparently, Twilight Nation isn't hearing that buzz just yet. Q: Which of these young actors will be the first "Twilight Saga" veteran to win an Oscar in their career. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Fashion, predictions and big surprises! Note: Broadband connection required. Nov 10, 2009
The Twilight sequel, New Moon hits the big screen, along with George Clooney in The Men Who Stare at Goats and Fantastic Mr. Fox and the apocalyptic 2012 and The Road. . (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
Alabama's top 5 investor traps Nov 10, 2009
"If you're getting a prospectus that says this is guaranteed to be a success because we're hiring George Clooney, you may want to make sure George Clooney knows about it before they say he's going to be the star!" Borg joked. Finally, Gold Scams are trap #5. (WSJA.com, AL)
Fantastic Mr. Fox is mighty fine family fun Nov 10, 2009
The Twilight sequel, New Moon hits the big screen, along with George Clooney in The Men Who Stare at Goats and Fantastic Mr. Fox and the apocalyptic 2012 and The Road ... With George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Bill Murray leading the top-notch voice cast, director Wes Anderson has found an ideal story and medium stop-motion animation to bring his cockeyed vision to the cartoon world ... Starring: Voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Bill Murray... (MSNBC -- Movies)
'Christmas Carol' No. 1 at box office Nov 9, 2009
Not far behind was the new George Clooney flick "The Men Who Stare at Goats" ... Not far behind was the new George Clooney comedy "." Unlike the Chicago Cubs, the movie managed to escape the Curse of the Billy Goat for a weekend total of $13. (CNN -- US)
Don't deal out old political hand Dianne Nov 9, 2009
Whatever you do, do not see "The Men Who Stare at Goats," unless you feel like throwing money at George Clooney. It's 93 minutes of holistic, LSD tripping. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Scrooge takes over Nov 9, 2009
George Clooney s The Men Who Stare at Goats, finished at No. 3 with $13. 3 million. (Boston Globe)
"A Christmas Carol" tops North America box office Nov 9, 2009
Opening in third place this weekend is "The Men Who Stare at Goats", a George Clooney comedy drama from Overture Films, which premiered with a projected 13. 3 million dollars in sales in less than 2500 theaters. (Xinhuanet, China)
'Christmas Carol' wraps up $31M weekend Nov 9, 2009
The weekend brought a rush of other new movies, led by George Clooney s comedy The Men Who Stare at Goats, which finished at No. 3 with $13. 3 million. (Athens Banner-Herald)
A Christmas Carol Wins — And Loses — the Weekend Nov 9, 2009
Box Office Weekend: A Christmas Carol Wins And Loses - TIME. " And from Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood: "Happy Holidays. (Time.com)
Trailblazing comedian Lopez wants to put his mark on the talk-show genre. Nov 9, 2009
"Why would you hold George Clooney back? Why would you not bring out somebody fantastic early to get that thing going, to get that party started that way?". Sometime during the party he'll get around to chatting with his guests. (Fresno Bee)
Reviews: 'The Box,' 'Goats,' 'Precious' Nov 7, 2009
A fun tone is undermined by disjointed storytelling in George Clooney and producing partner Grant Heslov's romp based on Jon Ronson's amusing nonfiction book about the U.S. military's research into psychic warfare and espionage. First-time director Heslov crafts a hit-and-miss fictional narrative ornamented with some of the brighter anecdotes Ronson uncovered about efforts to create warrior monks who try to walk through walls or glare animals to death. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Nov 7, 2009
"If you're thinking, in some way you're already outside it. "I had to kiss someone," Day-Lewis said of why he puckered up to fellow nominee George Clooney during his big moment. "I had kissed my wife, so in the interest of parity, I had to kiss George ... " "I'm just paying him back from the stage," Swinton later said of her dig at "Clayton" leading man, former Batman and notorious prankster George Clooney. "There are scores to be settled ... Daniel Day-Lewis embraces George Clooney at the 2008... (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
No more farm animals, Clooney says Nov 7, 2009
George Clooney in "The Men Who Stare at Goats," which opens Friday ... George Clooney stars alongside a goat among others in Iraq-based movie ... London, England (CNN) -- It may seem stranger than fiction, but George Clooney's latest film, paranormal comedy "The Men Who Stare at Goats," was inspired by real events. (CNN)
Review: 'Stare at Goats' is baaaaaad Nov 7, 2009
George Clooney and a friend take in the scene in "The Men Who Stare at Goats." RELATED TOPICS. (Entertainment Weekly) -- In "The Men Who Stare at Goats," George Clooney, as one of the founders of a crackpot U.S. military unit, wears a mustache that makes him look like Dennis Farina, and he does his best to act cool, calm, and collected -- which sets him in marked contrast to all the flakes and hysterics around him. (CNN)
The goats stared back Nov 7, 2009
George Clooney, as New Earth Army operative Lyn Cassady, attempts paranormal powers in The Men Who Stare at Goats ... No matter what, George Clooneys barnyard co-stars would not keel over and play dead. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Movie review capsules Nov 7, 2009
George Clooney (left) and Kevin Spacey in The Men Who Stare at Goats. (Laura Macgruder) November 7, 2009. (Boston Globe)
MoNique gets serious Nov 7, 2009
6: TODAY movie critic Gene Shalit reviews the new film featuring megastars George Clooney and Kevin Spacey, The Men Who Stare at Goats ... The Twilight sequel, New Moon hits the big screen, along with George Clooney in The Men Who Stare at Goats and Fantastic Mr. Fox and the apocalyptic 2012 and The Road. (MSNBC -- News)
The Man Behind 'Everybody Loves Raymond' & 'LOST' at Ela Public Library Lake Zurich Nov 9 @ 3pm & 'Books & Brunch' in Glenn Ellyn Nov 10 @ 10am Nov 7, 2009
Sam Haskell, named one of TV Week's "25 Most Innovative and Influential People in Television of the Last 25 Years," is widely recognized as "the nice guy in Hollywood" -- a reputation that has won him clients ranging from Bill Cosby and Dolly Parton to Whoopi Goldberg and George Clooney. Haskell credits his success to the life lessons his mother taught him. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The corporate takeover of U.S. intelligence Nov 7, 2009
According to Robert Baer, the former CIA officer who was the inspiration for the character played by George Clooney in the film a contractor stationed in Iraq even supervises where CIA agents go in Baghdad and whom they meet. "It's a completely different culture from the way the CIA used to be run, when a case officer determined where and when agents would go," he told me in a recent interview. (Salon)
The other Paris Nov 7, 2009
"Kif-kif" is Arabic slang that means, more or less, "same old, same old." "Kiffer," however, is a verb especially popular with French teens meaning "to be crazy for," so you can kiffe George Clooney or kiffe Camembert. In French, then, "Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow" is at once optimistic and pessimistic, but left as is in the American version, rather opaque. (Salon)
Michelle Obama to star in reality show Nov 6, 2009
Last week it was revealed that a list of visitors to the White House in the first nine months of the Obama presidency was peppered with celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Denzel Washington. Topics. (India Times, India)
Clooney in competition at Venice Nov 6, 2009
George Clooney directs and stars in Goodnight and Good Luck. Actor George Clooney's second movie as director is one of nine US films that receive their world premieres at this year's Venice Film Festival. (Yahoo News -- Film Festivals)
‘Goats’ suffers from a lack of concentration Nov 6, 2009
George Clooney as New Age warrior Lyn Cassady in The Men Who Stare at Goats ... The answers - yes; George Clooney; to kill them by remote heart attack as part of a top-secret military initiative - are deliciously absurd even if you don t know they re based at least partly in historical truth ... Starring: George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey. (Boston Globe)
10 Questions for Ewan McGregor Nov 6, 2009
I have scenes with George Clooney where he says, "I'm a Jedi." And I look at him, and I go, "What's a Jedi?" The director claims it never crossed his mind. Which is a little convenient, I think. (Time.com)
No Turkeys On November Movie Menu Nov 6, 2009
Director Wes Anderson takes technology in the exact opposite direction on Nov. 13 for the stop-motion farce "The Fantastic Mr. Fox," a fox vs. farmers animated comedy featuring the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman. Those not in the mood for lighter fare will get their fill of impending gloom and doom with "2012," an end-of-the-world thriller from "Independence Day" director Roland Emmerich. (KERO 23, CA)
'Goats' takes good with the b-a-a-a-d Nov 6, 2009
"Wacky" isn't George Clooney's strong suit as an actor ... With a premise this rich - occult hoo-ha as an allegory for the insanity of war - and a cast including George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey and Ewan McGregor, how could the film go wrong ... A fun tone is undermined by disjointed storytelling in George Clooney's "The Men Who Stare at Goats," and it all starts with the disclaimer that opens the movie: "More of this is true than what you might imagine.". (Fresno Bee)
