Trains, Tony Scott and Denzel: The ‘Unstoppable’ combo strikes again
Check up on the details of “Unstoppable” and you’ll see a strange trend: In two consecutive years, director Tony Scott has released two train-based Denzel Washington thrillers, the first being “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3” last June. read more
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Working Hollywood: ‘Client 9’ motion graphics specialist Josh Norton
Newspaper headlines figure prominently in the saga of Eliot Spitzer, and Josh Norton’s use of them helps set the documentary’s mood. For director Alex Gibney’s new documentary “Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer,” Josh Norton, a founder of the motion graphics company Bigstar, produced versions of historical New York Post articles, archival photos and the movie’s main title sequence …
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‘Saturday Night Live’: Scarlett Johansson, Arcade Fire and face time for freshman players
Scarlett Johansson clocks in her third time hosting “Saturday Night Live” and she didn’t even have a reason. The host made fun of the fact early in her monologue, noting that she was excited about the premiere of “Due Date” — a film she has no part in.But Scarlett doesn’t need an excuse. Her chemistry with the cast is enough for her to get an invitation. And funny as she may be, she clearly …
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