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Friday

16Oct2009

Movie Review: “Where the Wild Things Are”

Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:12PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Seen on: October 16, 2009

The players: Director: Spike Jonze, Writers: Spike Jonze, Dave Eggers, Cast: Max Records, Catherine Keener, Mark Ruffalo, Lauren Ambrose, James Gandolfini

Facts of interest: Based on the book by Maurice Sendak.

The plot: The film follows a young boy who imagines he's traveling to a big island inhabited by wild creatures.

Our thoughts: Spike Jonze’s “Where the Wild Things Are” is a fantastic big-screen adventure I absolutely adored even though I never read Maurice Sendak’s beloved book. It’s a film that worked for me for so many reasons, starting with its simple, yet quite meaningful examination of the many complications of childhood.

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Sunday

13Sep2009

Awesome new 'Where the Wild Things Are' TV spots

Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 10:16PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Two brand-new TV spots for Spike Jonze's upcoming big-screen adventure "Where the Wild Things Are" have hit the Web, and I highly recommend you check them out after the jump. They are wonderful!

Based on the popular book by Maurice Sendak, the plot follows Max, a disobedient little boy who's sent to bed without his supper and creates his own world -- a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler.

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Awesome 'Where the Wild Things Are' trailer hits

Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 8:51PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Here is the brand-new trailer for Spike Jonze's upcoming adventure "Where the Wild Things Are," and wow... this one is even more awesome than its predecessor.

Catherine Keener, Max Records, Mark Ruffalo, James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker and Catherine O'Hara are part of the cast. "Wild Things" opens in theaters Oct. 16, 2009, and I have a strong feeling it will deliver the goods big time.

BTW, Jonze's credits also include "Adaptation" and "Being John Malkovich."

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Thursday

02Oct2008

Melissa Leo boards ‘Welcome to the Rileys’

Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 5:13AM | By

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Actress Melissa Leo has joined James Gandolfini and Kristen Stewart in Jake Scott’s indie drama “Welcome to the Rileys,” according to Variety.

The trade says the story revolves around a couple (Gandolfini, Leo) driven apart by the death of their daughter but brought back together when they meet a troubled young woman (Stewart).

Scott is directing a script by Ken Hixon, writer of “City by the Sea.” “Rileys” heads into production this month.

Leo most recently starred in “Frozen River” and “Righteous Kill.” She’s currently filming Jake Goldberger’s “Don McKay,” about a man (Thomas Haden Church) who returns to his hometown only to find his long-lost love on the verge of death.

Stewart will next be seen in Catherine Hardwicke’s anticipated vampire romance “Twilight.” As for Gandolfini, watch out for him in Tony Scott’s remake of “The Taking of Pelham 123.”