Posts Tagged ‘Hal Ashby’
The Filmdogs Podcast: In the Lounge with W, J, and J
This week on The Filmdogs Podcast we decided to hang loose and take it easy discussing the films and TV shows we’ve watched recently “In the Lounge with W, J, and J.” Some of the movies talked about include Super 8, X-Men: First Class, and Midnight in Paris. So, sit back relax and enjoy the Filmdogs lounge.
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Film Clip | The Descendants
I am a huge fan of the work of Alexander Payne, plain and simple. Over the course of four films he has created a beautiful, dark, funny, and sardonic look at America. He is a master and his voice is original, while also paying homage to masters such as Federico Fellini and Hal Ashby. Unfortunately, Payne has been missing from the theaters since his 2004 masterpiece Sideways. He directed a segment of the 2006 film, Paris, Je t’aime, as well as the pilot for the HBO series Hung (which I highly recommend), but I still longed for his next project. Lucky for me (and fellow film fans), his newest film The Descendants, starring George Clooney, hits theaters December 16th. A trailer has yet to surface, but a humorous clip from the film has popped up. The clip shows next to nothing, but does offer Payne’s signature style and a good laugh. To check it out, click here.
Synopsis via IMDB
A land baron tries to re-connect with his two daughters after his wife suffers a boating accident.
Under the Radar | Jeff Bridges
This is a new column that will focus on little known films, directors, writers, and actors. The column does not exist to tell you what to watch, but to simply help raise interest in the great art and talent that goes unseen year by year. So let’s begin.
In honor of one of my favorite actors’ recent (and first) oscar win; I will be profiling “The Dude” himself… Jeff Bridges. The following films showcase some of Bridges’ greatest performances, that you may have missed. Read the rest of this entry »
