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Amy Adams to Star in Adaptation of Steve Martin’s AN OBJECT OF BEAUTY

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 7th, 2012 at 10:13 am

Amy Adams is set to star in and produce an adaptation of Steve Martin‘s novel An Object of Beauty. Per THR, the film “follows an art entrepreneur over 15 years of her life, as she acquires her own gallery, travels the world and tangles romantically with a series of men, including one who becomes a famous artist.”  This is the second Martin novel to be adapted into a film; he wrote and co-starred in the adaptation of his 2005 novel Shopgirl.

Adams might be seen later this year in Paul Thomas Anderson‘s The Master and Walter Salles‘ adaptation of Jack Kerouac‘s On the Road, but neither film has a firm release date.  She’s also playing Lois Lane in the new Superman film, Man of Steel, which opens June 14, 2013.  Hit the jump for a synopsis of Martin’s novel.

THREE AMIGOS! Blu-ray Review

by Phil Brown    Posted: December 3rd, 2011 at 9:00 am

It’s been a long journey for Three Amigos to be considered a classic worthy of a 25^th anniversary Blu-ray release. The film hit screens to a resounding response of critical and audience indifference in 1986, but has gradually come to be regarded as something of a cult classic. It’s difficult to know why it failed. Maybe it was because it was a Western made past the genre’s expiry date, maybe the release date was ill timed, or maybe it’s just a strange comedy that was always destined to appeal to a small, but loyal fanbase. Regardless, the film now seems to have the reputation it deserves as one of John Landis and Steve Martin’s more beloved comedies and while the new Blu-ray isn’t exactly overflowing with nostalgic special features, it’s still a nice treat for fans. Hit the jump for my review of Three Amigos on Blu-ray.

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin Reteam with Adam Shankman for Untitled Comedy

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: October 4th, 2011 at 11:50 am

In 2010, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin teamed up to host the Oscars with director Adam Shankman (Hairspray) producing the telecast.  While the involvment of Shankman and Martin’s disappointing streak of movies caused me some concern, the show turned out to be highly entertaining.  Martin and Baldwin shared a few scenes in It’s Complicated but their chemistry really popped on stage, and now Deadline reports that the actors will re-team with Shankman for an untitled comedy project.  Deadline says the status of the project is still in its early stages—no signed deals, no writer attached—but that the “comedy that has a bit of Trading Places meets Grumpy Old Men.”  With Martin and Baldwin attached, that premise sounds moderately intriguing.

Both actors have worked separately with Shankman in his capacity as a film director.  Martin previously starred in Shankman’s Cheaper by the Dozen 2, and Baldwin co-stars in the upcoming musical Rock of Ages.

PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES and THE NAKED GUN Blu-ray Reviews

by Andre Dellamorte    Posted: October 3rd, 2011 at 6:15 am

When you talk about comedy in the 1980’s the landscape seems defined by Saturday Night Live, and the work of John Hughes and the ZAZ team (Jim Abrahams, David and Jerry Zucker). Between Planes, Trains and Automobiles and The Naked Gun, you’re covering all three (in a way – Steve Martin never was a cast member on SNL, but is their most famous host, while John Candy was known for SCTV, but only hosted one episode). Both have come to Blu-ray exclusively at Best Buy. Our reviews of both follow after the jump.

Steve Martin Has a Few Tips for Eddie Murphy on Hosting the Oscars

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: September 20th, 2011 at 8:19 pm

I am one of those naive suckers who hopes for great things from Eddie Murphy when he hosts the Oscars—I pray the live stage will revive the Funniest Man Alive in him.  I am in good company among the believers now that Bowfinger co-star and three-time Oscar host Steve Martin penned an open letter to Murphy with advice on how to handle the ceremony.  This is my favorite line:

“If you feel tired midway through, give Neil Patrick Harris a Red Bull and throw some sheet music at him.”

The full letter—including a dig at Norbit and a dick joke—is up at Martin’s official site.  It’s hilarious, as you would expect from a fellow perennial Funniest Man Alive contender.  Given Martin’s past history with the Academy, it’s a safe bet he will be involved in the telecast in some form.  It would be great to see Martin and Murphy work together again, especially since 1999′s Bowfinger is often cited as Murphy’s last solid comedic performance.  I’ll try to keep my expectations in check for now, but at the very least, Murphy should be able clear the low bar set by Sunday’s Emmy telecast. Right? … Right? … Guys?

First Trailer and Poster for THE BIG YEAR Starring Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: September 6th, 2011 at 4:50 pm

Fox 2000 has released the first trailer for the competitive birding comedy The Big Year.  Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson star as three men who try to outdo each other during a year-long competition to spot the rarest birds in North America.  Martin, Black and Wilson can all be incredibly funny given the right material, but nothing in this trailer made me laugh. Given the story, it’s possible that the film is more of a dramedy, but one would think there would be at least some laughs to be had given the excellent cast. I’m hoping that they’re holding back the goods, so I’ll reserve judgement until we see more.

Rosamund Pike, Jim Parsons, Joel McHale, JoBeth Williams, Brian Dennehy, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Anderson, and Tim Blake Nelson also star.  David Frankel (Marley & Me) directed the adaptation of the Mark Obmascik book. The Big Year opens October 14th.  Watch the trailer after the jump.

New Images from MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – GHOST PROTOCOL, MELANCHOLIA, THE BIG YEAR, and THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: August 18th, 2011 at 11:47 am

New images have gone online for Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Lars Von Trier’s Melancholia, the bird-watching comedy The Big Year, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.  Hit the jump to check out all the images along with synopses and brief descriptions for each film.

Judd Apatow Didn’t Find Ricky Gervais Funny; Solicits Twitter Followers for Funnier, Less Snarky Jokes

by Talia Soghomonian    Posted: January 18th, 2011 at 2:40 pm

For once, it wasn’t the red carpet fashion dos and don’ts that overshadowed the Golden Globes but host Ricky Gervais’ politically incorrect jokes. And while the majority of viewers found him funny, Judd Apatow clearly wasn’t amused by his caustic humor, tweeting “I thought Joan Rivers did a wonderful job hosting the Golden Globes tonight” and “Ricky Gervais should do an episode of extras where he hosts the golden globes and is out of tune. Cut to female friend looking disappointed.”

The director felt that the Brit had gone too far in his quest to deflate some overinflated Hollywood egos. So he asked his Twitter followers to send him funny but less mean-spirited jokes for his stint as host of the untelevised PGA Awards, Check them out after the jump.

IT’S COMPLICATED Blu-ray Review

by Andre Dellamorte    Posted: May 4th, 2010 at 8:30 am

For men, cinema offers escapism to a degree unparalleled in cinematic history. All these comic-book films, so much of the big summer movies are about living out male fantasies. Cinema used to be the province of women, so there’s something somewhat refreshing – if just as vacuous – about a film like It’s Complicated. A Kick-Ass for the menopause set, it offers Meryl Streep as a divorcee courted by her ex-husband (Alec Baldwin) and a successful architect (Steve Martin). Everyone in the film is filthy rich, and all they have to worry about it is finding love again. My review of the Blu-ray of It’s Complicated after the jump.

Jim Parsons, Rashida Jones, and Anjelica Huston Join THE BIG YEAR

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 3rd, 2010 at 10:13 am

Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory), Rashida Jones (Parks and Recreation), and Anjelica Huston have signed on to co-star in David Frankel’s The Big Year.  The film centers on three men (played by Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson) who try to outdo each other during a year-long competition to spot the rarest birds in North America.  I will now pray for a dearth of “cock” and “pecker” puns.  The cast also includes Rosamund Pike, JoBeth Williams, Brian Dennehy, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Anderson and Tim Blake Nelson.  Oh, and Variety also reports that Kevin Pollak and Joel McHale are in talks to join the film.  There are a lot of people in this movie.

Hit the jump for details on the roles Parsons, Jones, and Huston will play.

Steve Martin, Jack Black, Owen Wilson, and Birds Have a BIG YEAR Ahead of Them

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: March 10th, 2010 at 6:18 pm

I’d like to introduce you to my phrase of the week: “competitive birding”.  In 1998, Mark Obmascik followed three competitors in the Big Year, a renowned birding competition in which all participants pause their life for a year and traverse the nation in search of the obscurest of birds; the winner spotted an incredible 745 species.  Obmascik documented the three journeys in The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession.  Jack Black and Owen Wilson have been attached to a cinematic adaptation for a while now.  At one point, the third role was destined for Dustin Hoffman, but THR reports that recent Oscar host Steve Martin will instead assume the role.  More after the break:

Sacha Baron Cohen Was the First Choice to Host This Year’s Oscars

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 19th, 2010 at 11:39 am

Adam Shankman’s movies may be terrible (Cheaper by the Dozen 2, Bedtime Stories), but I have to give him and Oscar co-producer Bill Mechanic credit for attempting to make a bold choice for the host of this year’s Academy Awards.  The two originally wanted to go with the man of offensive character, Sacha Baron Cohen.

In an interview on NPR’s “Fresh Air” [via Risky Biz Blog], Shankman wanted to shake up the show with the unconventional choice.  Because the Academy shot down the idea immediately, I guess we’ll never know if Cohen would have played himself, his various characters (Borat, Ali G., Bruno), or a mixture of both throughout the show.

Instead, this year’s show will be co-hosted by Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin.  I wish they were getting their material from the writers of 30 Rock since the episode where they co-starred, “Gavin Volure”, was terrific.  Sadly, my bet is we’ll be getting a vanilla ceremony and it will be unforgettable save for any award upsets that may happen during the night.

Official Poster for 82nd Annual Academy Awards

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: February 8th, 2010 at 2:52 pm

The official poster for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards has been released and it features co-hosts Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin sitting on the Oscar.  The ceremony is scheduled for March 7 and it’ll air on ABC live around the world.   Take a look at the full poster after the jump:

IT’S COMPLICATED Review

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: December 24th, 2009 at 7:42 pm

All actresses should aspire to not only have Meryl Streep’s immeasurable talent, but her unstoppable career.  Perhaps it’s her ability to play almost any role that elevates Streep as the exception to the rule of actresses’ struggling to remain relevant once they cross forty.  It’s a cruel reality for actresses in Hollywood but Streep carries herself and her career like a woman a third her age.  It’s with this in mind that she can play a woman defying the stereotype of the asexual post-menopausal woman by reigniting her sexuality in Nancy Meyer’s highly enjoyable new film, It’s Complicated.  And while Streep is unsurprisingly fantastic, the best reason to see It’s Complicated is to watch Alec Baldwin give a performance that will give you another reason to lament his retirement from acting in 2012.  Throw in Steve Martin playing a real character rather a cringe-worthy one from his recent family fare, and you have a movie that you may find yourself enjoying even if you’re not the intended audience.

9 Movie Clips plus a Featurette for Nancy Meyers’ IT’S COMPLICATED Starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, and Steve Martin

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: December 7th, 2009 at 1:37 pm

We just received nine clips plus a featurette to help promote the upcoming Nancy Meyers romantic comedy It’s Complicated starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, and Steve Martin.  While I know this is the kind of film my mom will probably love, I’m excited for it too because Streep and Baldwin are very talented and Martin can still be good as long as he’s in a film not made for kids who hate their families.  Also, Baldwin is getting a little Oscar buzz for his performance so that’s good enough for me.

Hit the jump to see all nine clips plus the featurette which we’ve put together all in one player.  You can also read a brief synopsis.  It’s Complicated hits theaters on December 25^th.

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