'The Departed' has local launch Oct 4, 2006
Crafts told us he's ``just following [his] 15 minutes of fame," and, of course, enjoying the ride. Meanwhile, Kemp, whose credits include ``Mystic River," ``Gone, Baby, Gone," and ``Passionada," joked that it ``wouldn't be a Boston movie without me, a Wahlberg, and Jimmy Flynn from the teamsters. " Others making their way into the theater included former state trooper Thomas Duffy, who plays a governor giving a commencement address, Dropkick Murphys Ken Casey and Josh Wallace, and actors Billy... (Boston Globe)
He's writing the book on seduction Oct 18, 2005
Jim Jermanok, who wrote and produced the New Bedford-based flick, ''Passionada," is teaming with documentarian Yale Strom to direct the film. . . . Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino and wife, Stacey, dined at the South End hot spot Stella's Saturday night with former GE honcho Jack Welch and wife, Suzy. At one point during his dinner, Lucchino walked to the bar to check the score of the ballgame on the TV. Unfortunately, his team wasn't playing. . . . Former political consultant Dick Morris was in... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Early presents at the cinemas Dec 20, 2004
WARNER BROS. PICTURES Gerard Butler is The Phantom and Emmy Rossum ("Passionada") plays Christine in "Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera," opening Wednesday. Your guide to what's ahead in the entertainment world. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Celeb of the Day: Emmy Rossum Jun 2, 2004
Her subsequent credits include the TV movie The Audrey Hepburn Story, An American Rhapsody, and Passionada. She most recently appeared in Mystic River and the romantic comedy Nola. (IGN FilmForce)
Samsung DVD-HD931 HD-Compatible DVD Player May 14, 2004
DVD software used included scenes from the following: Kill Bill - Vol1, Pirates Of The Carribean, Chicago, Valley Of Gwangi, Jason And The Argonauts, Passionada, X-men2, Once Upon A Time In Mexico, and Moulin Rouge ... Also, both the Vernita Green scene in Kill Bill, Vol.1 and the opening dock scene in Passionada looked even more colorful than I remember seeing on the big screen. (hometheater.about.com)
tv/radio/video May 12, 2004
The romantic comedy "Passionada" (***; rated PG-13 for some sensuality and a conversation about drugs) is populated with lovable rogues, cuddly coots, passionate widows and beloved ghosts. Published April 9, 2004. (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune -- Variety)
Will we get another starring vehicle? Apr 26, 2004
Could we ever re-create a cinematic presence, as in "Passionada," in which the city is clearly one of the stars ... "For instance, I'm in contact with (Academy Award-winning screenwriter from New Bedford) Brian Helgeland's dad, and I asked him, 'When is Brian going to do a remake of 'Moby-Dick'? I use every opportunity I can to try to make that idea grow into a reality. The "Passionada" DVD sells for $24.96 at major retail outlets like Blockbuster Video, Kmart, Target and Wal-Mart. After... (New Bedford Standard, MA)
DVD: No wasted pixels in 'Matrix Revolutions' Apr 9, 2004
"Passionada" (Columbia TriStar) Three generations of Portuguese women are looking for love in the aging textile mill and fishing port of New Bedford, Mass. in this touching romantic drama from director Dan Ireland ("The Whole Wide World"). (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Matrix finale overwhelms senses Apr 9, 2004
Hope Springs (Touchstone); Hollywood North (ThinkFilm); Passionada (Columbia); The Bank (Microfilms); The Final Countdown (Limited Edition) (VidCanada); Police Academy (20th Anniversary Special Edition) (Warner); The Greatest Show on Earth (Paramount). VIDEO PICKS. (London Free Press, Canada)
AT THE MOVIES Apr 8, 2004
Passionada (Columbia). Police Academy (20th anniversary special edition) (Warner). (London Free Press, Canada)
New Pink Panther DVD collection includes a mystery. Where did third film go? Apr 6, 2004
Hope Springs (Touchstone); Hollywood North (ThinkFilm); Passionada (Columbia); The Bank (Microfilms); The Final Countdown (Limited Edition) (VidCanada); Police Academy (20th Anniversary Special Edition) (Warner); The Greatest Show on Earth (Paramount). The Canadian Press 2004. (Google News -- Entertainment)
'Passionada' begins second life with DVD release tomorrow Apr 5, 2004
Passionada' begins second life with DVD release tomorrow: 4/ 5/ 2004. Passionada' begins second life with DVD release tomorrow By AARON NICODEMUS, Standard-Times staff writer ... NEW BEDFORD -- The second life of "Passionada" begins tomorrow, with the release of the DVD for sale or rental. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Highlights: 'Yards' sequel in theaters 'Passionada' on DVD Apr 5, 2004
Timothy Olyphant (HBO's "Deadwood"), James Remar (HBO's "Sex and the City"), Chris Marquette (CBS's "Joan of Arcadia), Paul Dano ("Taking Lives") and Timothy Bottoms also star for director Luke Greenfield ("The Animal"). ON DVD "Passionada," filmed in the SouthCoast by director Dan Ireland, will be available on DVD tomorrow. The films stars Jason Isaacs as reprobate gambler Charlie Beck, who reinvents himself as a charming fish house owner to woo the beautiful widow Celia Amonte, played by... (The Standard-Times, MA)
You say you want 'Matrix Revolutions' Apr 4, 2004
"PASSIONADA" (2003)Screen romance blossoms in, of all places, New Bedford, in this indie effort from local writers Jim and Stephen Jermanok and director Dan Ireland ("The Whole Wide World"). Sofia Milos ("CSI: Miami") is a widowed mom who adamantly refuses to get back on the dating bus -- prompting her mischievous teenage daughter (Emmy Rossum of "Mystic River") to set her up on the sly with a career gambler (Jason Isaacs of "The Patriot") trying to make good. (Boston Globe -- Living)
A taste of Americana Jan 22, 2004
" But through this recognition, the Shawmut Diner -- prominently featured in the movie "Passionada" -- has now been officially placed in a position that will allow it to be around for a long time to come. Shawmut Diner has been located at the corner of Shawmut Avenue near Route 140 since February 1954. It was built by Jerry O'Mahony Inc. in Elizabeth, N.J., in 1953 and moved to New Bedford by the Mello family. The family owned and operated the restaurant until about 1975, when Mary Mello... (The Standard-Times, MA)
Jason Isaac's Hook Dec 30, 2003
The same year, he portrayed a charismatic leading man in the romantic comedy 'Passionada.' A number of critics,including Rex Reed, compared the actor to "a young Cary Grant.' He also appeared as the suave international spy in 'The Tuxedo.' And was in command of Nicolas Cage in John Woo's 'Windtalkers.. On stage, he created the role of Louis in the critically acclaimed Royal National Theatre production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Angels in America' - Parts 1 nd has performed to packed... (The Early Show)
In 2004, find your joys close at hand Dec 28, 2003
"Passionada," a sweet little movie made right here on the SouthCoast, hit theaters across the country. But "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" it wasn't, with box office receipts less than stellar (New Bedford Standard, MA)
WHAT WE LIKED Dec 27, 2003
But it also included a production you probably won't find anywhere else but here-- "Passionada," a movie that showed New Bedford in a positive, if somewhat ... (New Bedford Standard, MA)
Numbers add up to tumultuous year for SouthCoast Dec 27, 2003
New Bedford made it to the silver screen in 2003, when the movie "Passionada" hit the theaters. In Mr. Motta's words: "'Passionada' practically operates like a travelogue for the city, with no slogans, just one inviting scene after another. The more people who see it, the better it will be for tourism." (New Bedford Standard, MA)
Film expo will reel in Louisville's critics too Oct 31, 2003
"Passionada" is a movie some critics are calling this year's "My Big Fat Greek Wedding.". Personally, I'd like to see "Naqoyqatsi," the third movie in director Godfrey Reggio's "Qatsi" trilogy that has included "Koyaanisqatsi" and "Powaqqatsi." I fondly recall seeing "Koyaanisqatsi" at the old Vogue theater in St. Matthews, and I look forward to the chance to get lost in the film's imagery, played out to music by Philip Glass and featuring a solo by cellist Yo-Yo Ma (Louisville Courier Journal, KY)
Snohomish and Island counties Oct 17, 2003
Passionada ... A silly movie, but it works: an adolescent girl comes from the future,trying to stave off the beginnings of an alien invasion; she teams up with a ... (Everett Herald, WA)
'Passionada' continues steady box office run Oct 3, 2003
Passionada' continues steady box office run: 10/ 3/ 2003. Passionada' continues steady box office run By AARON NICODEMUS, Standard-Times staff writer (New Bedford Standard, MA)
Sofia Milos flings herself into her Sep 25, 2003
SAMUEL GOLDWYN FILMS Sofia Milos captivates in person and in her role as Celia in the film "Passionada," opening tomorrow. "Aloha," she says sweetly, extending her hand before sitting down for an interview about her new film "Passionada," which screened at the Maui Film Festival in June and opens tomorrow in local theaters (Honolulu Star-Bulletin, HI)
Movie Maven Sep 24, 2003
Passionada (Samuel Goldwyn Films)'This sappy, but well-meaning, romantic comedy tells the story of Celia (Sofia Milos), millworker by day and Fado singer by night. Directed by Dan (The Velocity Of Gary) Ireland, Passionada is long on passion, but short on sincerity (Windy city Media Group)
