2008 Academy Award WinnersList of 2008 Academy Award winners honoring movies and performances of 2007. There Will Be Blood and No Country for Old Men lead the Oscar nominee pack with 8 each.
2008 Independent Spirit Award WinnersJason Reitman's "Juno" led the 2008 Indie Spirit Awards, taking home awards for best feature film, best female lead Ellen Page and best first screenplay for Diablo Cody.
Profile of Marion CotillardFrench actress Marion Cotillard is best known for her bravura performance as Edith Piaf in "La Vie en Rose."
La Vie En Rose - ReviewOlivier Dahan's "La Vie En Rose" (La Môme), a portrait of Edith Piaf, France's most famous singer, features a bravada performance by the diminutive but impressively abrasive Marion Cotillard.
No Country for Old MenTaciturn cowboy Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) finds a suitcase full of money out near the Rio Grande -- along with several dead Mexicans and a pick up truck full of heroin. Our hero knows that he shouldn't take the money, but he takes it anyway. For the duration of No Country For Old Men, the Coen Brothers' slick adaptation of the Cormac McCarthy novel, Moss runs doggedly for his life, relentlessly chased by a psycho killer with an unusual hair cut (Javier Bardem).
Past Razzie WinnersThe 2008 Razzies honor films and performances that they consider to be the worst movies released and this year it's Lindsay Lohan and I Know Who Killed Me at the top of the list.
Review: JunoJuno stars Ellen Page as the title character, a whip-smart teen confronting an unplanned pregnancy by her classmate Bleeker (Michael Cera). Co-starring Jennifer Garner and Jason Batemen, JUNO was directed by Jason Reitman ("Thank You For Smoking").
2007 Documentary NomineesA guide to the Academy Awards and Documentary Film, covering the films nominated for Best Documentary Feature of 2007, background information about how nominees are selected and who votes, plus lists of winners in previous years.
Taxi To The Dark Side (2007) - Movie ReviewFilmmaker Alex Gibney's "Taxi To The Dark Side" is a shocking expose about the American military's torture of prisoners--many of whom have been shown to be innocent of any crime--in Afghanistan, Iraq and Cuba. In this interview, he discusses making this film, and his ideas about the aesthetics and responsibilities of making documentary films.
Cate Blanchett Discusses "Elizabeth"Cate Blanchett on "Elizabeth: The Golden Age," playing Queen Elizabeth I for the second time, and the relationship between Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh.
I'm Not ThereWith I'm Not There, his hotly anticipated follow-up to Far From Heaven, Todd Haynes attempts to find the key to Bob Dylan's life and art by unfolding the larger-than-life personality over seven distinct characters. Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Marcus Carl Franklin, Ben Whinshaw, Richard Gere, and Cate Blanchett play the legendary musician at different stages of his career -- or rather, his imagined career, with events and characters drawn as much from the songs as from Dylan's actual biography.
The Golden Compass Movie ReviewThe Golden Compass movie review, synopsis and cast info. Review of The Golden Compass movie starring Dakota Blue Richards, Sam Elliott, Nicole Kidman, and Daniel Craig, and based on Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy.
Sicko (2007) - Movie Review[i]Sicko[/i] (2007) is a documentary film about a subject that touches every American's life: health care in the U.S. Filmmaker Michael Moore, in his inimitably entertaining style, shows that an astonishing percent of Americans don't have health insurance because they can't afford it, and that those who do are often bankrupted by illness that HMOs won't cover. The result: people die unnecessarily. It could be you, your kin or friends. This is one of the documentaries you really must see.
Review: Joe Wright's Atonement Director Joe Wright has reunited with his filmmaking team and Keira Knightley for another classic British romance, "Atonement, also starring James McAvoy, Romoloa Garai, and Vanessa Redgrave. Christopher Hampton has written the screenplay adaptation of Ian McEwan’s best-selling 2002 novel.
PersepolisDirected by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud, the gorgeous adaption of Satrapi’s graphic novels packs an enormous emotional wallop. In black-and-white animation, "Persepolis" depicts Satrapi's own painful coming of age in Iran during the Islamic Revolution and the Iraq-Iran war.
Profile of Nominee Ruby DeeRuby Dee, born in Cleveland in 1924, is a versatile stage, screen, and television actress. Although she left Northeast Ohio as a young girl, Ms. Dee (nee Ruby Ann Wallace) has returned numerous times, starring in Karamu House productions, among other projects. She is nominated for a 2008 Academy Award for her work in "American Gangster."
There Will Be Blood A movie of rare power,
There Will Be Blood is destined to take its place among such ageless tragedies of American avarice as The Godfather, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Scarface, and Citizen Kane -- with catchphrases to match.
Michael Clayton Movie ReviewMichael Clayton movie review, synopsis and cast info. Review of Michael Clayton starring George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson and Tilda Swinton.
Juno Movie ReviewJuno movie review, synopsis, and cast info. Review of Juno starring Ellen Page, Jason Bateman, Michael Cera and Jennifer Garner.
Sweeney Todd Movie ReviewReview of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street starring Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter, and directed by Tim Burton.
Review of RatatouilleReview of Ratatouille featuring the voices of Patton Oswalt, Peter O'Toole, Ian Holm, Janeane Garofalo and Lou Romano.
Enchanted Movie ReviewEnchanted movie review, synopsis and cast info. Review of Enchanted starring Amy Adams, James Marsden and Patrick Dempsey.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Julian Schnabel's unorthodox biopic tells the true story of Jean-Dominique Bauby (Mathieu Amalric), the editor of the French Elle Magazine who suffered a stroke and was paralyzed by the inexplicable "locked in" syndrome at the age of 43.
Lars and the Real GirlRyan Gosling misses Lars. In fact, at the Los Angeles press junket for the film the Academy Award-nominated actor said he still feels attached to his character from Lars and the Real Girl and confessed he related to this particular, peculiar character more than any he’s taken on thus far in his career.
Eastern Promises Movie ReviewEastern Promises movie review, synopsis and cast info. Review of Eastern Promises starring Viggo Mortensen and Naomi Watts.
The 2008 Golden Globe WinnersAtonement led the pack of 2008 Golden Globes nominees is Atonement followed by Charlie Wilson's War, Michael Clayton, Sweeney Todd and No Country for Old Men.
Top 10 Movies of 20072007 turned out to be an incredible year for movies, despite the fact the summer was overflowing with films with 2, 3 or 4 in their titles. I've never had a more difficult time putting together a Top 10 Movies of the Year list than I've had pulling this one together. Keep in mind these are my personal favorites and you're free to disagree with any or all of them.
Top 5 Best Actresses - 2007To put it bluntly, it was a tough year for women in film. I dare you to, off the top of your head, come up with more than 5 or 6 memorable performances by women in lead roles. Don't cheat by looking at the list below. Give up? Yes, it was a very lean year for powerful roles for women.
Movie Standouts of 2007Something a little different from the standard Top 10 list, this hodgepodge collection of Best Of's represents performances and films from 2007 that stood apart from the rest.
Top 5 Best Supporting Actresses - 2007There weren't any more standout performances by actresses in supporting roles in 2007 than there were in lead roles. Sadly, while the men had a banner year, women were basically neglected. Here's hoping 2008 is much more actress-friendly.
Top 5 Best Supporting Actors - 2007My Best Actors list of 2007 was overflowing with names, however selecting actors for my list of Best Supporting Actors was a much easier task. The five actors listed here earned their spots in the Top 5 by delivering memorable performances while playing supporting parts.
Top 10 Best Actors - 2007What an incredible year actors had in 2007. Normally I create a Top 5 list of standout performances, but this year had an overabundance of fantastic performances by actors in leading roles. I stopped at 10, but the list could have gone on and on...
Marcy Dermansky's Top Ten Films of 2007A Romanian girl helps her friend get an abortion. Daniel Day-Lewis will drink your milkshake. Wes Anderson has returned. Sarah Polley remains a consistent favorite, this time as director. My top 10 films of 2007.
Top Ten Documentaries of 2007There were hundreds of documentary films produced during 2007, ranging from the relatively big budget
Sicko and 15-years-in-production
Lake of Fire to serious indictments of war in
Nanking and
No End In Sight. Some documentaries had healthy theatrical runs, others went straight to DVD.
Jürgen Fauth's Top Ten Films of 2007It's list-makin' time again, and to keep the annual ritual fun, I propose new ground rules: instead of a superlative-filled blurb, I'll quickly describe a favorite scene from my ten favorite movies of 2007.
Oscars 2007 Best Documentaries ShortlistThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences' Best Documentary Feature Nominating Committee has shortlisted fifteen films for consideration for the 2007 Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. Five will make it to the voting ballot. One will win the golden statuette.
2007 Oscar WinnersNominees for the 2007 Academy Awards include Babel, The Queen, Dreamgirls, Notes on a Scandal and The Departed.
2007 Independent Spirit Award Nominees Nominees for this year's Independent Spirit Awards include Half Nelson, Pan's Labyrinth, Sorry Haters, Little Miss Sunshine, American Gun and A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints.
More on AFI's Top Movies of 2007American Film Institute's list of the top movies of 2007 includes No Country for Old Men, There Will Be Blood, Juno, and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. List of nominees for the AFI Awards of 2007.
Surf's Up (2007) - Movie Review for Parents Surf's Up (2007) - Movie review for parents of Surf's Up, starring Jeff Bridges, Shia LaBeouf, Zooey Deschanel, James Woods, Jane Krakowski, and Jon Heder. Surf's Up is rated PG, for mild language and some rude humor.
More on Gone Baby GoneBen Affleck discusses the movie Gone Baby Gone, his first feature film as a director. Ben Affleck on Gone Baby Gone, casting his brother Casey Affleck, and directing Gone Baby Gone.
Deja Vu InterviewsDenzel Washington discusses the Tony Scott movie Deja Vu, co-starring Paula Patton and Jim Caviezel. Denzel Washington on Deja Vu, reuniting with director Tony Scott, working with Paula Patton and Jim Caviezel, Marvin Gaye biopic rumors, and The Debaters.
Across the Universe Movie ReviewAcross the Universe movie review, synopsis and cast info. Review of Across the Universe starring Evan Rachel Wood and Jim Sturgess, directed by Julie Taymor, and featuring 33 Beatles songs.
Inside the NomineesBroadcast Film Critics 2007 award nominees are lead by Into the Wild with seven nominations. American Gangster, Atonement, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Into the Wild, Juno, The Kite Runner, Michael Clayton, No Country for Old Men, Sweeney Todd and There Will Be Blood are in the running for best picture of 2007.
SAG NomineesInto the Wild leads the pack of nominees for the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards honoring performances in movies released in 2007. Nominees for the 2008 SAG Awards include the cast of Into the Wild, George Clooney for Michael Clayton, and Ellen Page for Juno.
Independent Spirit Award Nominations 2008The 2008 Independent Spirit Awards were announced, with Todd Haynes's "I'm Not There" leading the field with four nominations which included Best Feature and Best Director.
Best World/Indie Films of 2006Every year is a good year for movies if you know where to look. Our favorite indie and international films include Inland Empire, Pan's Labyrinth, and Volver.
Worst World/Indie Films of 2006Some filmmakers want to make you suffer and call it art. Highlights of the worst in foreign and independent film include Mel Gibson's Apocalypo, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's Babel and the Dardenne Brothers' L'Enfant.
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