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Entries in Grant Heslov (6)

Friday
06Nov2009

Movie Review: “The Men Who Stare at Goats”

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Seen on: November 5, 2009

The players: Director: Grant Heslov, Writer: Peter Straughan, Cast: George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Rebecca Mader, Stephen Lang

Facts of interest: Inspired by Jon Ronson's book.

The plot: A journalist may finally find his big story when meets a man who claims he is a psychic soldier with paranormal powers.

Our thoughts: Grant Heslov’s “The Men Who Stare at Goats” is a bizarre little film, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it’s as funny as it’s awkward, and that’s certainly a good thing. This light comedy may not be very meaningful, but it’s filled with a solid dose of witty moments and a bunch of excellent acting performances.

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Wednesday
09Sep2009

George Clooney in 'Men Who Stare at Goats' clip

Men Who Stare at Goats with George Clooney

Earlier today we got to see George Clooney in the trailer premiere of "Up in the Air," and here he is again in a new clip from Grant Heslov's comedy "The Men Who Stare at Goats," based on the book by Jon Ronson. See it after the jump.

In this clip, Clooney demonstrates the Predator on Ewan McGregor. The Predator is a fierce weapon as you can see, and Clooney's character is clearly nuts. It's not as funny as the trailer, but it works.

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Thursday
27Aug2009

Hilarious 'Men Who Stare at Goats' trailer hits

George Clooney

This is one you have to watch. I mean, George Clooney kills a goat just by looking at her in this thing. Of course, I'm talking about the first trailer for Grant Heslov's comedy "The Men Who Stare at Goats," based on the book by Jon Ronson and co-starring Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Rebecca Mader and Stephen Lang.

The trailer after the jump looks hilarious, and it seems we're in for some excellent performances in "Goats," which is set to open Nov. 6, 2009. Peter Straughan penned the script.

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Monday
17Nov2008

Clooney looks scary on 'Goats' set

Grant Heslov's "Men Who Stare at Goats" is currently filming in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the folks over at Just Jared have posted a few pics of lead actor George Clooney on the set. Boy, he sure looks scary.

Based on the book by Jon Ronson, the film is set in Iraq and follows a reporter who may be in for the story of his life when he encounters Lyn Cassady (Clooney), a psychic solider who claims to be the result of the military experimenting with the paranormal.

Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Rebecca Mader and Stephen Lang co-star. For more George Clooney pics from the set, head over to JJ.

Friday
10Oct2008

Rebecca Mader ready to ‘Stare at Goats’

Rebecca Mader and Stephen Lang are the latest to join the cast of Grant Heslov’s upcoming adaptation of “The Men Who Stare at Goats,” according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Mader is best known for her role as Charlotte Lewis on television’s “Lost.” She also starred in “Justice.”

“Goats” is set in Iraq and follows a reporter named Bob Wilton (Ewan McGregor), who may be in for the story of his life when he encounters Lyn Cassady (George Clooney), a psychic solider who claims to be the result of the military experimenting with the paranormal.

The trade says Mader plays McGregor’s wife. Lang (“Public Enemies,” “Avatar”) is set to portray an intelligence officer. 

“The Men Who Stare at Goats” is based on a book by British journalist Jon Ronson.

Saturday
13Sep2008

McGregor, Spacey to ‘Stare at Goats’

Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges are in talks to join George Clooney in Grant Heslov’s upcoming adaptation of “The Men Who Stare at Goats,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Based on the book by British journalist Jon Ronson, the film is set in Iraq and follows a reporter named Bob Wilton (McGregor), who may be in for the story of his life when he encounters Lyn Cassady (Clooney), a psychic solider who claims to be the result of the military experimenting with the paranormal.

Spacey plays a Larry Hooper, a former psychic soldier who is now in charge of an Iraqi prison camp. As for Bridges, he jumps into the role of Bill Django, the creator of the army’s psychic solider program.

McGregor was last seen in “Deception.” Some of his upcoming projects include “Amelia,” “I Love You Phillip Morris” and “Angels & Demons.”

Spacey last starred in Robert Luketic’s “21.” He is currently filming “Shrink” for Jonas Pate. As for Bridges, he most recently played Obadiah Stane in this summer’s blockbuster “Iron Man.” He will next be seen in “How to Lose Friends & Alienate People.”