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I had heard quite a bit about this movie in recent times, maybe with the whole Sean Penn is brilliant vibe going around and his previous roles being compared. I did enjoy this movie, and think its terrific acting to act the way Sean did in this movie to be a mentally handicapped man but he does it in such a lovely cute way.
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I find it hard to believe that still some gay rights movies are stopped being shown in certain countries. Its terrible! Especially as this story is so important in the development of gay people still trying to get equal rights in living their lives.
A prominent human rights activist has blasted Samoa’s film censors for banning Sean Penn‘s Oscar-winning movie Milk.
Samoa’s Censorship Board has rejected an application for DVDs of the movie – which is based on the life of gay activist Harvey Milk – to be distributed in stores.
Principal Censor Leiataua Niuapu Faaui says, “There are rules and guidelines for these things.”
But the move has prompted outrage, with leading Samoan human rights activist Ken Moala angrily questioning the decision.
He say, “I do not think it should be banned. It is basically a documentary about the human endeavour to conquer something that people tend to discriminate against.
“It’s really harmless, I don’t know how it would affect Samoan lifestyle. It is totally different and not applicable to here, it is pretty tame really. Some of the movies that have been here are violent and horrific. When it comes to documentaries like this, I think it is all about the human story as opposed to the slaughter that goes on in some of these movies.”
Penn won an Academy Award in February for his portrayal of Milk, the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California.
That is a very big plus for Ricky having Ralph Fiennes on board for his new movie.
Ricky Gervais has managed to snag a Hollywood star for his big-screen directorial debut – award-winning actor Ralph Fiennes has signed on to star in Cemetery Junction.
The British comedian has written his first movie with Stephen Merchant – his fellow creator of hit TV show The Office – which the pair will co-direct.
And Gervais is delighted he has managed to persuade Fiennes to take on a role in the upcoming comedy about a group of 20-somethings working at a bank in the 1970s.
Gervais says, “I bumped into him (Fiennes) at the Toronto Film Festival and told him I had written a part with him in mind. I sent him the script and what do you now? He is an amazing actor and will bring a real weight to the movie. Can’t wait.”
Filming on Cemetery Junction – which was originally due to be called The Men At The Pru – is scheduled to start later this year.
Now thats a sight I would not complain about seeing. I love Jason he is such a manly-man. I am a very big fan.
Movie tough-guy Jason Statham was left red-faced filming a sex scene in a shopping mall – his fellow actors took photos of his bare buttocks.
The Transporter actor had to strip for a saucy scene in front of dozens of extras playing passers-by.
But the British star was in for an embarrassing surprise – when the bit-part actors decided to capture the moment on their cell phones.
Statham tells Ocean Drive magazine, “Trying to do an aggressive sex scene is quite difficult. Especially in a public place with a crowd of screaming extras with their little camera phones going click-click, taking pictures of your pasty white ass. I’ve had my fair share of bedroom antics in films, but they were a little more private.”
I think this is good, he will just keep on going.
Legendary movie star Michael Caine has vowed to keep on acting – as long as he is offered gritty roles.
The two-time Oscar winner has enjoyed major success on the big screen, appearing in more than 100 films throughout his lengthy career.
But the 76-year-old insists he has no plans to retire, and will happily take on any decent role he is offered.
He says, “I don’t think you ever retire from films – films retire you. Sometimes, if you’re unfortunate, after your first film. What happens is you say ‘I’m going to retire’. And then someone turns up and gives you this script. So you’re not retiring.
“I don’t have my next movie and I’m not looking for one. But someone will give me a script possibly and I’ll work again. If someone doesn’t give me a script that I want to do, I’ll retire. But there won’t be a great announcement or fanfare of trumpets. I just won’t do anything. I’ll stay at home and do what I always do, which is cooking, gardening and writing.”
I love Jules and find this really amusing.
Julia Roberts‘ love of peanut butter sandwiches caused a stink on the set of her new film Duplicity – she had bad breath during her love scenes with co-star Clive Owen.
Pretty Woman star Roberts and Owen have been firm friends since starring together in 2004’s Closer, and Roberts insists it made her more comfortable shooting the saucy scenes in their new movie.
But she often munched peanut butter sandwiches between takes – forcing her to freshen up before filming the intimate scenes.
Roberts says, “At least we could talk to each other and say, ‘Honey, do you have a mint? I’m sorry but I just had a peanut butter sandwich.'”
I think it was pretty obvious that this would go straight to number 1. As Hannah Montana is so popular. I really want to see it. haha.
Miley Cyrus‘ Hannah Montana: The Movie has taken over the top spot at the U.S. box office, boasting earnings of $34 million (£23.2 million) in its debut weekend (10-12Apr09).
It’s the second number one box office debut in America for Cyrus and her Disney alter-ego Hannah Montana – who took the top spot last year with a 3-D concert film.
Vin Diesel and Paul Walker‘s Fast & Furious was knocked from the top spot, but pulled in at second with earnings of $28.8 million (£19.6 million).
But the action film has held on to the title for the biggest opening weekend of 2009, boasting a two-week total of $118 million (£80.4 million).
Animated film Monsters vs Aliens took third place with $22.6 million (£15.4 million) and was followed by Seth Rogen‘s new comedy, Observe and Report, which debuted at $11.1 million (£7.5 million)
Nicolas Cage‘s thriller Knowing rounded out the top five, taking in $6.7 million (£4.6 million) in its fourth week at the box office.
When Kevin is accidentally left home alone by his family when they are going to spend Christmas in Paris, he must defend himself and the home when it is targeted by burglars.
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Best Newcomer: Gemma Arterton
I think thats a good choice of winner, she was very good in “St. Trinians” and was in QoS too.
Best Comedy: Son of Ranbow
I have not seen this, so have no idea what its like. But it beat “In Bruges” ?!?! I must give it a watch sometime then.
Best Horror: Eden Lake
I have not seen this, so I have no idea what to make of it winning. Watch it maybe?
Best Thriller: Quantum of Solace
YAY an awards ceremony which James Bond films pick up awards. Good times !!!
Actor of Our Lifetime: Russell Crowe
Yeah not a bad choice at all. Russell is a very good actor, has been in some fantastic films and usually performs no matter what the role is.
Best Director – Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight)
Empire loves Christopher Nolan and rightly so. The Dark Knight was so fantastic. Christopher totally deserved more recognition from other awards for this.
Best Sci-Fi/Superhero – Wanted
Quite suprised to see that Wanted won this over “The Dark Knight”. But I did enjoy “Wanted”. I suppose the awards were handed out to cover quite a lot of movies which came out over the year. But note to self . . . didnt the readers vote for there winner?
Best Soundtrack – Mamma Mia!
Yeah, it really had to be “Mamma Mia!” that picked up this award, it was such a huge film for last year. Such a feel good film and the soundtrack is feel good as well.
Best British Film – RocknRolla
I liked this and thought it was very good. But cannot believe “In Bruges” was beaten by it. (Yes I am a massive In Bruges fan if you hadn’t noticed already.)
Best Film – The Dark Knight
And rightly so !!! That makes more sense now why it did not win Best Sci-fi/Superhero . . . as it won Best Film. It really is something else and deserves so many awards and so much praise.
Best Actor – Christian Bale (The Dark Knight)
It really was a Dark Night at the Empire awards . . . yes that was a bad attempt at a pun/joke. But hey it won a lot of awards. Christian Bale I dont think got enough credit for how good he is in the Batman films especially the Dark Knight.
Best Actress – Helena Bonham Carter (Sweeney Todd)
Pleased Sweeney got an award as I really loved it a lot. Helena was very good in her version of Mrs Lovett (as I have seen a few different versions).
Empire Icon – Viggo Mortensen
I love Viggo and I love that Sean Bean presented him with the award. He is such a versitle actor and seems like a nice guy too (from seeing him in interviews and things like that). He seems rather shy with all the interview stuff but such a lovely man. Yes I did fall in love with Aragorn when I first saw Lord of the Rings thank you very much.
So “Fame” has been remade for a new generation and I am very excited. Fame is very well known, I have even played 5-a-side football dressed in Fame gear haha.
I really hope that the dress is still the leg warmers etc, as without that it would not at all be the same. So far 4 different posters have been released in different colours. They are quite simple in my opinion. But the poster for me does not matter I am a musicals geek so would see it no matter what.
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