Somewhere

SOMEWHERE DVD Review

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: May 4th, 2011 at 3:30 pm

Movies about celebrity almost always come off as trite or self-indulgent. The idea of a bunch of celebrities gathering together to make a film about how hard it is to be a celebrity just seems altogether disingenuous. However, when someone like Sofia Coppola tackles the issue, the resulting film is an original work that covers larger, more existential themes. My review of Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere after the jump.

Stephen Dorff Exclusive Video Interview SOMEWHERE

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: December 27th, 2010 at 8:07 am

With writer/director Sofia Coppola’s (Lost in Translation, The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette) Somewhere playing in limited release, I was recently able to sit down with Stephen Dorff to talk about making the movie.  In Somwhere, Dorff plays “a bad-boy A-list actor stumbling through a life of excess” when his 11-year-old daughter Cleo (Elle Fanning) unexpectedly arrives to live with him. Most of the film takes place at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood and like all of Coppola’s movies, the film moves at its own pace. You can learn a lot more about the movie and watch the trailer here.

Anyway, during the interview we talked about how much of Somewhere was in the script and how much did they find on set.  In addition, we talked about the “challenges” of having to rehearse Guitar Hero and I also asked him about one of his previous movies Entropy (which is worth checking out if you haven’t seen it).  Hit the jump to watch the interview:

Sofia Coppola Exclusive Interview SOMEWHERE; Plus What Does She Think About the Viral LOST IN TRANSLATION Videos

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: December 22nd, 2010 at 9:26 am

Over the past decade, Sofia Coppola has made a name for herself as the writer-director of Lost in Translation, The Virgin Suicides, and Marie Antoinette. While each film covers a different subject and genre, they’re all united by Coppola’s unique style.

Now, the critically acclaimed filmmaker has returned with a new movie (Somewhere) that’s about the relationship between a “a bad-boy A-list actor stumbling through a life of excess” and his 11-year-old daughter.   Starring Stephen Dorff and Elle Fanning, the majority of the film takes place at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood and it’s filled with Coppola’s unique way of shooting which includes long takes and the occasional improvised scene.

Recently, Focus Features held a press day and I got to speak with Coppola about making Somewhere.  However, since Lost in Translation is one of my favorite films, I also had to ask her what she thought about the many viral videos that raise the volume of that famous ending scene.  Hit the jump for more:

Elle Fanning Exclusive Video Interview SOMEWHERE; Plus an Update on J.J. Abrams SUPER 8

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: December 20th, 2010 at 8:38 pm

With writer/director Sofia Coppola’s (Lost in Translation, The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette) Somewhere opening in limited release this week, I was able to sit down with Elle Fanning (Dakota’s younger sister) to talk about the movie.  In Somwhere, Fanning plays the 11-year-old daughter of “a bad-boy A-list actor stumbling through a life of excess.” Playing her father is Stephen Dorff and most of the film takes place at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood.  You can learn a lot more about the movie and watch the trailer here.

Anyway, while Fanning is only twelve years old, she answered questions like a seasoned veteran.  We talked about how she got cast,  what’s it like to work for so many great directors, working with Chris Pontius (from Jackass) and was she really laughing during their takes.  Finally, we talked about J.J. Abrams Super 8 (she’s one of the leads) and her school’s Lost club.  Hit the jump to watch the interview.  Somwehere expands into more theaters in January.

28 High Res Images from Sofia Coppola’s SOMEWHERE

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: December 2nd, 2010 at 2:41 pm

With writer/director Sofia Coppola’s (Lost in Translation, The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette), Somewhere opening later this month, Focus Features has released a ton of new images from the Golden Lion Award Winner for Best Picture at the 2010 Venice International Film Festival.  Here’s the official synopsis:

Somewhere is a witty, moving, and empathetic look into the orbit of actor Johnny Marco (Stephen Dorff).  You have probably seen him in the tabloids; Johnny is living at the legendary Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood. He has a Ferrari to drive around in, and a constant stream of girls and pills to stay in with. Comfortably numbed, Johnny drifts along. Then, his 11-year-old daughter Cleo (Elle Fanning) from his failed marriage arrives unexpectedly at the Chateau. Their encounters encourage Johnny to face up to where he is in life and confront the question that we all must: which path in life will you take?

Hit the jump to check out the images.  You can also watch the trailer here.

Sofia Coppola’s SOMEWHERE, ESSENTIAL KILLING, and Mila Kunis Win at the Venice Film Festival

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: September 11th, 2010 at 5:03 pm

The 2010 Venice International Film Festival Jury, led by Quentin Tarantino, has awarded the top prize to Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere.  The film centers around a movie star (Stephen Dorff) who is thrown for a loop when his 11-year-old daughter (Elle Fanning) re-enters his life. Coppola is just the fourth American in sixty-seven years to take home the Golden Lion, following John Cassavettes (Gloria), Robert Altman (Shortcuts), and Darren Aronofsky (The Wrestler).

Other big winners at the fest include Essential Killing, which netted the Special Jury Prize and Best Actor for Vincent Gallo, plus Mila Kunis, deemed the Best Young Actor or Actress for her work in Black Swan.  Hit the jump for the full list.

First Clip from Sofia Coppola’s SOMEWHERE

by Ramses Flores    Posted: August 26th, 2010 at 3:09 pm

We now have the first clip from director Sofia Coppola’s (Lost in Translation) upcoming film, Somewhere.  The film stars Stephen Dorff as a movie star who begins to re-examine his life when he’s reunited with his 11-year-old daughter (played by Elle Fanning).  Although it’s a brief clip, the melancholic tone that Sofia Coppola has been able to bring to all of her previous films is already evident and the film continues to look like a spiritual continuation of sorts to Lost in Translation.   Somewhere is set to premier in a couple of weeks at this year’s Venice Film Festival.  Be sure to check out the film’s excellent trailer if you haven’t already.

Hit the jump for the clip and full synopsis.  Somewhere opens on December 22nd.

New Images from Sofia Coppola’s SOMEWHERE Starring Stephen Dorff and Elle Fanning

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: August 16th, 2010 at 1:58 pm

New images from Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere have gone online.  The story centers on a hard-living movie star (played by Stephen Dorff) who re-examines his life when he’s reunited with his 11-year-old daughter (played by Elle Fanning).  The trailer makes it look like a sweet little movie and it comes off like an emotional sibling to Coppola’s Lost in Translation.

Hit the jump to check out the images.  Somewhere will play at this year’s Venice Film Festival.  The movie opens domestically on December 22nd.

Images from HUNGRY RABBIT JUMPS, TAKE THIS WALTZ, SOMEWHERE, and More

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: August 2nd, 2010 at 8:21 am

We have images from various movies for you this morning.  For your viewing pleasure there are images from the crime-thriller Hungry Rabbit Jumps (starring January Jones and Nicolas Cage), Sarah Polley’s “bittersweet dramedy” Take This Waltz (starring Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, and Luke Kirby), the love story/comedy The Romantics (starring Katie Holmes, Malin Akerman, and Anna Paquin) , the drama Stone (starring Edward Norton, Robert De Niro, and Milla Jovovich), the indie dramedy East Fifth Bliss (starring Michael C. Hall and Brad William Henke) and Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere (starring Stephen Dorff and Elle Fanning).

Hit the jump to check out all the images.

67th Venice Film Festival In-Competition List Includes BLACK SWAN, SOMEWHERE, and DREI

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: July 29th, 2010 at 10:04 am

Earlier this week, the fifty films showing at the Toronto International Film Festival were announced.  Today, we have a list of the films showing in-competition at this year’s Venice Film Festival.  Highlights of the Festival include Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan, Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere, Richard J. Lewis’ Barney’s Version, Julian Schnabel’s Miral, and Tom Tykwer’s Drei.  What’s also cool about this list is that we see the runtimes of each of the films.  However, it’s not unusual for a film to undergo changes between a festival and its general release.

Hit the jump for a list of all the films playing in-competition and click here for the films playing out-of-competition.   This year’s Venice Film Festival runs from September 1 – 11^th.

2011 Oscars May Move to January; Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer Will Produce

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: June 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 am

Shortly after the official announcement that Bruce Cohen (American Beauty) and Don Mischer would produce the 2011 Oscars, rumor leaked that the Academy was considering moving the awards ceremony to January.  The events have never taken place prior to the last week of February (2009′s February 22nd airdate was the earliest), but the Academy Board of Governors may want to challenge the Golden Globes as January’s premiere awards ceremony, as well as get the jump on the SAG Awards (January 30th) and the BAFTAs (February 13).  More after the jump:

First Trailer for Sofia Coppola’s SOMEWHERE

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: June 14th, 2010 at 4:46 pm

Focus Features has debuted the first trailer for Somewhere, the latest from Lost in Translation writer/director Sofia Coppola. The film stars Stephen Dorff as a “a bad-boy A-list actor stumbling through a life of excess,” interrupted by the unexpected arrival of his 11-year-old daughter Cleo (Elle Fanning).

Coppola’s critical status hit a bit of a snag with 2006′s Marie Antoinette, but she’s out of the eighteenth century and back in her comfort zone (perhaps too cozily?) with Somewhere, as evidenced in the understated clip.  The hipster in me is definitely looking forward to this one when it hits theaters on December 22, 2010.  Check out the trailer after the jump.

Is This the First Poster for Sofia Coppola’s SOMEWHERE?

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: June 11th, 2010 at 9:50 am

I think Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere is near the top of the list of films coming out this year that I would like to know more about.  This poster doesn’t exactly shed any more light on the project, nor was it revealed in the most official of venues, but it works as a teaser poster for me.

Coppola’s follow up to 2006′s Marie Antoinette stars Stephen Dorff as “a bad-boy A-list actor stumbling through a life of excess,” interrupted by the unexpected arrival of his 11-year-old daughter Cleo (Elle Fanning).  Hit the jump to see the poster.

Quentin Tarantino to Head Venice Film Festival Jury; List of Film Premieres Announced

by Ramses Flores    Posted: May 6th, 2010 at 3:43 pm

Quentin Tarantino will head the competition jury for this year’s Venice Film Festival, which will run from September 1st to the 11th.  Variety tells us that Tarantino will be in charge of handing out the coveted Golden Lion award at the festival after previously being a presence at the fest when he “godfathered” retrospective looks at Italian Kings of the B’s in 2004 and Spaghetti Westerns in 2007

After the jump you can find out which films will be making their debuts at the festival.

Focus Features Sets 2010 Release Dates for Six Films

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: November 12th, 2009 at 4:04 pm

The other day we premiered the first images and official synopses from Focus Features Greenberg, The Eagle of the Ninth, and Somewhere.  Now, thanks to Focus sending out a press release, we have an idea when some of them are getting released.

On March 12^th, director Noah Baumbach’s Greenberg will hit theaters for a limited release. The film stars Ben Stiller.  After that we’re getting Thomas Balmes Babies on April 16^th and director Anton Corbijn’s The American on September. 1^st.  That’s the George Clooney assassin film.  Sometime in the third quarter will be Kevin Macdonald’s Roman adventure The Eagle of the Ninth, and in November It’s Kind of a Funny Story gets released.  The big question mark is Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere, which still doesn’t have a release date.

The thing to remember is release dates change all the time, so before you get all worked up trying to decide what a September or March release date means, as other films try for the same day it might change.  Finally, if you missed all those images and synopses we posted, check them out here.  To read the full press release Focus Features sent us, hit the jump:

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