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Soderbergh and <i>Side Effects</i> Cast Delve Into Director's Final Film
Following a recent screening of Side Effects, Stephen Soderbergh, writer Scott Z. Burns and stars Rooney Mara, Jude Law and Vinessa Shaw settled in for a discussion of the psychological thriller, the director's final film.
Review | <i>Warm Bodies</i>
Director Jonathan Levine's offbeat supernatural romance Warm Bodies is both hilarious and horrific, blending the best of George A. Romero and John Hughes for a refreshing tale of a young zombie in love.
<i>Warm Bodies'</i> Jonathan Levine Talks Zombie Love & Jell-O Brains
Warm Bodies writer/director Jonathan Levine talks with Spinoff Online about adapting Isaac Marion's beloved supernatural romance, drawing inspiration from everyone from George A. Romero to John Hughes, and eating brains.
Review | <i>Jack Reacher</i>
Between a woefully miscast Tom Cruise, a sadly underutilized supporting cast and a litany of terrible one-liners, writer/director Christopher McQuarrie's Jack Reacher disappoints on all fronts. The cinematography and sound design, however, are another story.
Review | <I>This Is 40</i>
In This Is 40, Judd Apatow's most personal film to date, the writer/director turns the camera on family life for a funny, biting and frequently poignant look at aging, marriage and parenthood.
<i>Jack Reacher</i> Director & Actors Talk Car Chases & Casting Cruise
Jack Reacher writer/director Christopher McQuarrie, author Lee Child and co-stars Rosamund Pike and David Oyelowo discuss the controversy surrounding the casting of Tom Cruise in the lead role, working with Werner Herzog, and shooting the film's big car-chase sequence.
Review | <i>The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey</i>
With The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Peter Jackson crafts a spellbinding introduction to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth that makes full use of its talented ensemble cast. However, the director fumbles with his embrace of the 48-frames-per-second format.
Alexandre Desplat Discusses Scoring <i>Rise of the Guardians</i>
Acclaimed film composer Alexandre Desplat talks with Spinoff Online about collaborating with director Peter Ramsey on Rise of the Guardians, how the film's stunning 3D animation convinced him to accept the job, and more.
<i>Rise of the Guardians</i> Producers On Wooing Cast, Del Toro's Pitch
Christina Steinberg and Nancy Bernstein, producers of DreamWorks Animation's Rise of the Guardians, talk with Spinoff Online about what drew them to the source material, casting the voice actors, and sticking with Jack Frost as the central character.
Author William Joyce On Bringing <i>Rise of the Guardians</i> to the Screen
Author William Joyce talks with Spinoff Online about bringing his children's book series Guardians of Childhood to life with DreamWorks' Rise of the Guardians, winning an Oscar, and turning to classic cinema for inspiration.
Screenwriter David Lindsay-Abaire Chronicles <i>Rise of the Guardians</i>
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire talks with Spinoff Online about bringing Bill Joyce's beloved children's books to the screen with DreamWorks' Rise of the Guardians.
Review | <i>Life of Pi</i>
Ang Lee's adaptation of Life of Pi is a visually magical and emotionally endearing exploration of survival, trust and spirituality that finds the acclaimed director firmly in his element.
<i>Carrie</i> Director Kimberly Peirce On Horror and DePalma's Ending
Director Kimberly Peirce discusses remaking Carrie, casting young star Chloë Grace Moretz, and the pressure to create an ending that can stand up to Brian DePalma's 1976 version.
<i>Carrie's</i> Julianne Moore Discusses Tapping Into Margaret's Madness
Four-time Academy Award nominee Julianne Moore talks about playing mother Margaret White in director Kimberly Peirce's Carrie remake, and the timelessness of Stephen King's original novel.
Chloë Grace Moretz Talks <i>Carrie</i>, Prom Scene and Dark Roles
Carrie star Chloë Grace Moretz chats with Spinoff Online about what she loves about the Stephen King novel, what attracts her to dark roles, and filming the infamously bloody prom scene.
<i>Skyfall</i> Producers Broccoli & Wilson On Bond, Past, Present & Future
Skyfall producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who have overseen the Bond films since 1996, talk with Spinoff Online about the 50th anniversary of the franchise, their special relationship with the 007 actors, and convincing Daniel Craig to sign on for two more installments.
<i>Skyfall's</i> Bérénice Marlohe Talks Shower Scene & Bardem Dream
French actress Bérénice Marlohe talks with Spinoff Online about landing her role in Skyfall, creating a backstory for her mysterious character and, yes, that shower scene with star Daniel Craig.
<i>Skyfall</i> Co-Star Naomie Harris Is 'a Very Different Kind of Bond Girl'
Skyfall actress Naomie Harris talks with Spinoff Online about her modern take on the Bond girl, meeting Daniel Craig, and the thrill of watching Judi Dench work.
Review | <i>Cloud Atlas</i>
With Cloud Atlas, directors Tom Tykwer and Lana and Andy Wachowski transform a dry novel into a visually imaginative and deeply personal exploration of reincarnation, fate, spirituality and responsibility.
Review | <i>Skyfall</i>
James Bond, and star Daniel Craig, are in top form in director Sam Mendes' Skyfall, an outstanding entry in the 50-year-old franchise that introduces a thoroughly modern (and instantly classic) villain while elevating the role of 007's MI6 colleagues.