A grown-up love story that’s rambling, quirky and sharp-eyed about mid-life doldrums, Rebecca Miller’s cinematic adaptation of her own novel works largely because it doesn’t take itself too seriously. An across-the-board solid cast backs up Robin Wright Penn’s enjoyable central performance which, like much of the film, is believable without being entirely naturalistic. Still, this is not a sure-fire commercial prospect even on the independent circuit. It comes on like a woman’s take on a Philip Roth novel (except with a sense of humour), and despite its oddball tone and upbeat ending could end up placing in the same $5 million region as Roth adaptations like Elegy or The Human Stain in the US. It may have better luck in urban markets abroad, especially in Europe Continue reading “Pippa Lee” review
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“Pippa Lee” review
“Pippa Lee” new poster?
Searching around about pictures of this film, I found the new poster of “The Private Lives of Pippa Lee”, and loved! It bring us with all actors, including Winona,
It’s the official poster? It looks great!
You can find a large version of this poster into the gallery.
Third Star Trek Trailer Announced
Source: Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures announced today that a third trailer for J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek is planned to be in theaters starting on Friday, March 6th with Watchmen.
The trailer, which features brand new footage, will also be online on Apple.com Trailers in HD starting on the morning of 3/9 and thereafter on the official site.
Star Trek, starring John Cho, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Winona Ryder, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Eric Bana and Leonard Nimoy, arrives in theaters on May 8.
A Look at ‘Pippa Lee’ Through Promo Trailer
AceShowbiz.com: The 59th Berlin International Film Festival has been kicked off and with it comes a promo trailer for “The Private Lives of Pippa Lee”. Shown at the festival, the preview of the drama movie, which narration is in Italian, displays the main character, Pippa Lee, in her present and past days as being portrayed by Robin Wright Penn and Blake Lively respectively.
A drama film written and directed by Rebecca Miller, “The Private Lives of Pippa Lee” centers on Pippa Lee’s present and past. When she finds out that her husband falls for a younger woman, 50-year-old Pippa, who is addicted to methamphetamine, indulges herself in an array of erotic adventures while heading toward a quiet nervous breakdown.
Aside from Robin Wright Penn and Blake Lively, the drama film also stars Keanu Reeves, Alan Arkin, Winona Ryder, Monica Bellucci, Julianne Moore and Maria Bello. This movie which is yet to have its release date has been screened at the Berlinale festival 2009 as one of the out of competition films.
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IM Global Acclaim seals 26 presales on Miller’s Pippa Lee
FromScreenDaily.com:
As US specialty buyers prepare for the world premiere of Rebecca Miller’s official selection comedy drama The Private Lives Of Pippa Lee on February 9, IM Global Acclaim has reported strong international sales.
Icon has taken rights for the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Tri Pictures has acquired in Spain, CDI in Italy, CP Digital in Russia, Playarte in Brazil, RCV in the Benelux, Ablo for Eastern Europe, Forum in Israel and Maple in Canada.
In total 26 territories have pre-sold on the picture, based on Miller’s own novel about a former wild child whose serene existence is threatened after her elderly husband has an affair.
Robin Wright Penn, Keanu Reeves, Alan Arkin, Julianne Moore, Winona Ryder, Blake Lively, Maria Bello and Monica Bellucci star. Brad Pitt’s Plan B produced.
“The buzz is already out there on the movie and the pre-sales tally is reassuring,” IM Global CEO Stuart Ford said. “Hopefully we’ll finish the job after the film screens here in Berlin. It deserves this kind of large scale platform.”
New “Star Trek” Featurette Online
From ComingSoon:
Esurance has launched a new tie-in website for J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek which begins with a new featurette. While there’s no new footage (there’s previously-seen teaser footage and photos), you can watch the filmmakers and cast talk about the May 8 release.
After the featurette, you can also sign up for Esurance’s “Biggest Trekkie Contest,” in which you can create a short video explaining what makes you the Galaxy’s Biggest Trekkie. At the site, you’ll also have access to exclusive movie content, games and downloads.
The Paramount Pictures release stars John Cho, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Winona Ryder, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Eric Bana and Leonard Nimoy.
Winona Ryder, the iconic and talented Academy Award nominee actress, celebrated 25 years of career in 2011, and she has became an icon after her work on movies like "Heathers", "Beetlejuice", "Reality Bites", "Bram Stoker's Dracula", "Mermaids" and many more. Recently you saw her as Spock's mother in "Star Trek" and as the retired ballerina Beth in "Black Swan".
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