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Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema & more

Reese Witherspoon Will Be Downsizing Alongside Matt Damon

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reese-witherspoon-wild-slideReese Witherspoon has been slightly in the filmic wilderness for the past few years, but coming off her well received performance in Wild she’s circling for a new film from a director beloved by the Academy, as she’s in talking Alexander Payne’s Downsizing, according to Deadline.

It’s her second time round on the project, as she was previously attached way back in 2009, before Payne but the project on the backburner.

The slightly odd sounding film is about a man (Matt Damon) who decides that his life would be much better if he shrunk himself. It’s previously been described as being a social satire.

It’s not 100% clear who Witherspoon will play, although she was previously set to play a woman who met the shrinking man (who at that point was set to be played by Paul Giamatti).

The main sticking point with Witherspoon’s involvement is scheduling, as it’s believed Damon will shoot the new Jason Bourne movie before Downsizing, and so it’s difficult to pin down exactly when it will go in front of the camera at the moment.

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New Inherent Vice Trailer – Fresh look at Joaquin Phoenix in Paul Thomas Anderson’s film

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inherent-vice-joaquin-phoenixDirected by Oscar nominee Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Oscar nominees Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin and Owen Wilson; Oscar winners Reese Witherspoon and Benicio Del Toro; Katherine Waterston, Martin Short, Jena Malone and Joanna Newsom, Inherent Vice is released in the UK on January 30th 2015.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘When private eye Doc Sportello’s (Joaquin Phoenix)ex-old lady suddenly out of nowhere shows up with a story about her current billionaire land developer boyfriend whom she just happens to be in love with, and a plot by his wife and her boyfriend to kidnap that billionaire and throw him in a loony bin…well, easy for her to say.

‘It’s the tail end of the psychedelic `60s and paranoia is running the day and Doc knows that “love” is another of those words going around at the moment, like “trip” or “groovy,” that’s being way too overused—except this one usually leads to trouble.

‘With a cast of characters that includes surfers, hustlers, dopers and rockers, a murderous loan shark, LAPD Detectives, a tenor sax player working undercover, and a mysterious entity known as the Golden Fang, which may only be a tax dodge set up by some dentists… Part surf noir, part psychedelic romp—all Thomas Pynchon.

‘“Inherent Vice,” is the seventh feature from Paul Thomas Anderson and the first ever film adaptation of a Thomas Pynchon novel.’ [Read more…]

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Inherent Vice Teaser Trailer – Plus a poster for Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest

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Inherent-Vice-Teaser-posterPaul Thomas Anderson returns this winter with Inherent Vice, his take on Thomas Pynchon’s novel. We’ve had a couple of images already, but now we can get a far better feel for the movie with the teaser trailer and a debut poster.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘When private eye Doc Sportello’s (Joaquin Phoenix) ex-old lady suddenly out of nowhere shows up with a story about her current billionaire land developer boyfriend whom she just happens to be in love with, and a plot by his wife and her boyfriend to kidnap that billionaire and throw him in a loony bin…well, easy for her to say.

‘It’s the tail end of the psychedelic `60s and paranoia is running the day and Doc knows that “love” is another of those words going around at the moment, like “trip” or “groovy,” that’s being way too overused—except this one usually leads to trouble.

‘With a cast of characters that includes surfers, hustlers, dopers and rockers, a murderous loan shark, LAPD Detectives, a tenor sax player working undercover, and a mysterious entity known as the Golden Fang, which may only be a tax dodge set up by some dentists… Part surf noir, part psychedelic romp—all Thomas Pynchon.’

The film is due out in the UK on January 30th 2015. [Read more…]

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Out Filmmaker Todd Haynes Takes On Reese Witherspoon’s Peggy Lee Biopic

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Todd-HaynesBack in 2010 Reese Witherspoon revealed she wanted to go back into the world of music biopics which had served her with Walk The Line, as she started developing a movie about Peggy Lee that your also planned to star in.

It’s taken a long time, but now the film has inched forward with the news that Todd Haynes (I’m Not There, Far From Heaven) is set to direct.

Nora Ephron was previously attached to write and direct, but her death in 2014 put the project into  although the project stalled after she passed away in June 2012. Since then Doug Wright (Quills, Two Lovers) has been working on the screenplay though.

It’s not known exactly what direction the movie will take as Peggy Lee’s story doesn’t come with the usual trappings of a musical biopic, such as drug addiction and early death. However she was an incredible force in the incredibly male dominated music world, scoring no. 1s not just as a singer, but also by writing hits for other artists and becoming a mentor and inspiration to everyone from Frank Sinatra to Paul McCartney.

She also wasn’t afraid to change, starting off as a big band singer, moving through jazz, and doing covers of rock ‘n’ roll songs when they became popular. She also acted, including voicing several characters in Lady & The Tramp.

The openly gay Haynes first made his name as a leading light in the New Queer Cinema movement in the 1990s, thanks to films such as Poison, [Safe] and Velvet Goldmine. He also found huge acclaim for his 2011 mini-series version of Mildred Pierce, starring Kate Winslet.

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Wild Trailer – Reese Witherspoon is going hiking

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reese-witherspoon-wild-slideReese Witherspoon is returning soon with Wild, based on Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling novel, with a script from top author Nick Hornby (About A Boy, High Fidelity). Now the trailer for the movie has arrived, which you can see below.

The movie is about how Strayed hiked 1,000 miles alone on the Pacific Crest Trail following years of destructive behaviour in the wake of the dissolution of her marriage and her mother’s death. The synopsis says the movie ‘powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddens, strengthens, and ultimately heals her.’

Jean-Marc Vallée (Young Victoria, Dallas Buyers Club) directs, with a late 2014 release planned. [Read more…]

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The Good Lie Trailer – Reese Witherspoon gets her own Blind Side

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The-Good-Lie-pic1Reese Witherspoon hasn’t had a vast amount of success since she won an Oscar for Walk The Line, while Sandra Bullock has gone from strength-to-strength since her win for The Blind Side. Now Reese is getting her own Blind Side with The Good Lie.

‘They were known simply as “The Lost Boys.”

‘Orphaned by the brutal Civil war in Sudan that began in 1983, these young victims traveled as many as a thousand miles on foot in search of safety. Fifteen years later, a humanitarian effort would bring 3600 lost boys and girls to America.

‘In “The Good Lie,” Philippe Falardeau, (writer and director of the Oscar®- nominated Foreign Language film “Monsieur Lazhar”) brings the story of their survival and triumph to life. Academy Award® winner Reese Witherspoon (“Walk the Line”) stars alongside Sudanese actors Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal, and newcomer Nyakuoth Weil, many of whom were also children of war.

‘Mamere and Theo are sons of the Chief in their village in Southern Sudan. When an attack by the Northern militia destroys their home and kills their parents, eldest son Theo is forced to assume the role of Chief and lead a group of young survivors, including his sister Abital, away from harm. But the hostile, treacherous terrain has other dangers in store for them.’

It’s due out this autumn. [Read more…]

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New Devil’s Knot Trailer – Fresh look at Colin Firth & Reese Witherspoon in the West Memphis 3 film

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Many expected The Devil’s Knot to be going for an Oscar run at the end of 2013, but it doesn’t arrive in US cinemas until May (no UK release date is currently set). The film is about the West Memphis 3, who were convicted of the murder of three young boys in Arkansas in the mid 90s. Even before they were convicted there were accusations of the investigation being bungled and the men being railroaded.

The youths were accused of murdering the boys in a Satanic ritual, with many suspecting they had just been caught up in a panic over Satanism that was sweeping the US (and other parts of the world) at the time, with the evidence made to fit what the prosecutors wanted it to, rather than what it did.
After years of campaigning, high-profile documentaries (particularly Paradise Lost and its sequel, which had a huge impact on the case), the three men were finally released – although it should be noted that it was part of a plea deal and they weren’t exonerated.

Colin Firth stars alongside the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Stephen Moyer, Dane DeHaan, Elia Koteas, Amy Ryan and Mireille Enos also star. Take a look at the new trailer. [Read more…]

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Anne Hathaway Set To Replace Reese Witherpoon In The Intern

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anne-hathawayLast November Reese Witherspoon entered talks to join The Intern, replacing the previously attached Tina Fey. However now Witherspoon has moved on too due to scheduling issues, but they may have found a good replacement as THR reports Anne Hathaway has joined the workplace comedy.

The movie is about the owner (Hathaway) of a fashion website, who starts a community outreach program seeking ‘senior’ interns. She’s thinks that high school and college seniors will apply, however she gets a surprised when she discovers that her intern is a 70-year-old man (Robert De Niro), who proves to be surprising asset to her company.

Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway have already conducted a table read for the director, which is said to have gone extremely well. Nancy Meyers (Something’s Gotta Give) is set to direct.

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Devil’s Knot Trailer & Poster – Reese Witherspoon & Colin Firth star in the true-life tale

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Many expected Devil’s Knot to be going for an Oscar run at the end of 2013, but as yet no release date has been set. The film is about the West Memphis 3, who were convicted of the murder of three young boys in Arkansas in the mid 90s. Even before they were convicted there were accusations of the investigation being bungled and the men being railroaded.

The youths were accused of murdering the boys in a Satanic ritual, with many suspecting they had just been caught up in a panic over Satanism that was sweeping the US (and other parts of the world) at the time, with the evidence made to fit what the prosecutors wanted it to, rather than what it did.

After years of campaigning, high-profile documentaries (particularly Paradise Lost and its sequel, which had a huge impact on the case), the three men were finally released – although it should be noted that it was part of a plea deal and they weren’t exonerated.

Colin Firth stars alongside the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Stephen Moyer, Dane DeHaan, Elia Kotease, Amy Ryan and Mireille Enos also star. Take a look at the trailer above and the new poster below. [Read more…]

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Reese Witherspoon & Robert De Niro Join The Intern

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reese-witherspoonRobert De Niro and Reese Witherspoon have decided to team up, as they are in talks to join The Intern, according to Deadline. Last year the project had Tina Fey attached, but she’s since moved on.

The movie is about the owner (Reese Witherspoon) of a fashion website, who starts a community outreach program seeking “senior” interns. She’s thinks that high school and college seniors will apply, however she gets a surprised when she discovers that her intern is a 70-year-old man (Robert De Niro) who proves to be surprising asset to her company.

Nancy Meyers is directing from her own screenplay. It isn’t clear when it might shoot.

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