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  Images - Celebrity
A film that purports to damn America's star-obsessed culture was welcomed by a paparazzi battalion, Leo-crazed girls, and fawning urban aesthetes.
Celebrity is Woody Allen’s twenty-ninth feature film, his sixth film to be shot in fl and white, and his seventh film not to star himself as the protagonist.
Twice during the film, she bumps into Lee, and the scenes are meant to contrast the progress each has made in their pursuit of fame.
www.imagesjournal.com /issue07/reviews/celebrity.htm   (1060 words)

  
  Aquarian Concepts Community Film Review: Celebrity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Celebrity is a film written and directed by Woody Allen, starring Kenneth Branagh (doing his best imitation of Woody Allen) and a "host of celebrities".
The characters in the film and the relationships they pursued never moved beyond the physical and emotional levels; there was no exploration at all of the higher moral and spiritual levels.
The film also showed how so many in the "sophisticated New York" scene are totally self-absorbed, seeing others as potential career advancing contacts or as "human Band-Aids" to quick-fix physical and emotional neediness.
www.aquarianconceptscommunity.org /f_celebrity.html   (190 words)

  
 Celebrity Haiku: Film   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Celebrity News, Celebrity Gossip - Lacey Chabert gets pregnant in the back of a VW Jetta, and signs a contract to be their spokesgirl as a barter to keep her quiet about the producer of her movie moving his "casting couch" to the parking lot...
Celebrity News - Katie Holmes is being held for ransom by Tom Cruise.
Celebrity news and celebrity gossip today is arguably a one person, Fay Dunaway-led celebrity "ignore reality" parade: Faye Dunaway thinks Hollywood is sexist and *gasp* agist in their role choices for women.
haiku.blogs.com /celebrity/film   (2440 words)

  
 India's Celebrity Film Stars - Forbes.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
It may also surprise you to know that the Indian film industry, centered in an area of Bombay known as Bollywood, produces more films per year than any other country in the world.
And production costs for a Bollywood film are miniscule when weighed against the Hollywood standard.
Feuds between actors are carried out in public and often reach epic proportions; death threats, assaults, extortion attempts and murky financing are all part of the game.
www.forbes.com /2001/03/09/0309bollywood.html   (573 words)

  
 Review: Celebrity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Woody Allen's 1998 feature entry, Celebrity, is arguably his weakest film in half a decade, failing to reach the level of entertaining mediocrity attained by such middle-of-the-road features as Mighty Aphrodite and Deconstructing Harry, and falling far short of the mark established by Everyone Says I Love You and Bullets Over Broadway.
Celebrity is basically about Lee's attempts to get his life together, decide what he wants to do when he grows up, and determine who he wants to spend his waning years with (your basic mid-life crisis).
Celebrity is by turns funny, intriguing, and boring, but, even at its best, it's never brilliant or compelling.
movie-reviews.colossus.net /movies/c/celebrity.html   (962 words)

  
 Celebrity
In Celebrity, Allen anticipates possible criticism with a line about "pretentious filmmakers who shoot everything in fl and white." Maybe a filmmaker, even as brilliant (in CV's opinion, anyway) as Woody Allen, is as much influenced by what the producers could manage in the current budget as by any more profound considerations.
Celebrity is a film with a huge cast, multiple locations, a complicated scenario.
Woody Allen, the celebrity, is an enormously successful and self assured individual, whatever the pain of his neuroses.
www.culturevulture.net /Movies/Celebrity.htm   (627 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Celebrity: DVD: Greg Mottola,Jeff Mazzola,Dick Mingalone,Vladimir Bibic,Melanie Griffith,Francisco ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
He tries his hands at celebrity profiles (while peddling a screenplay to any star that will listen) and falls into the lap of a bosomy starlet (Melanie Griffith), the first in a long line of briefly attainable women.
Despite the film's lack of focus, Allen aficionados will want this film for at least two wonderful moments, one in which Davis seeks solace from a streetwise fortune teller after she's fleeing her own wedding, and a beautiful nighttime scene in which Branagh romances a captivated Ryder at a subway kiosk.
Celebtity presents itself as a case study of celebrity life: the kind of life a celebrity leads and how a culture regards that celebrated personality.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000JGOI?v=glance   (1939 words)

  
 Celebrity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
His new film, called Celebrity, is a broad satire on our culture's obsession with fame, but when it premiered with a life-imitates-art gala at the recent New York Film Festival, Allen was too busy shooting his next movie, in a railyard in Queens, to attend.
And [in the film] Bebe Neuwirth plays a fellatrix who is the star in her area.
Of his own celebrity, the 62-year-old Allen still claims, "It's a complete surprise to me. I was a writer for years and stayed in a room, isolated.
www.bostonphoenix.com /archive/movies/98/11/19/CELEBRITY.html   (1209 words)

  
 Phoenix Film Festival Schedule of Events
Film buffs will have the opportunity to see great independent films, meet filmmakers, attend seminars, listen to celebrity conversations and much more at the second annual Phoenix Film Festival, April 5 - 7.
The Phoenix Film Festival is the only festival in the world to showcase true independent, low-budget filmmaking.
Noon - Celebrity Film & Conversation: A Conversation with Kim Bieber, producer of The Cat's Meow - Arizona Center Main Stage.
www.ci.phoenix.az.us /NEWSREL/ARCHIVE/2002/APRIL/filmschd.html   (1069 words)

  
 "Celebrity" in NY; Long Island Winners; and "Unknown" Film Fest awards
The film is having its world premiere earlier in the month at the Venice International Film Festival.
The new computer-animated film from Dreamworks, "Antz," has been selected to close the 1998 Toronto Film Festival, according to Variety.
Dances With Films, the self-proclaimed "Festival of the Unknowns," concluded recently in Southern California with the announcement of award winners.
www.indiewire.com /onthescene/fes_98briefs_980806_CeleNY.html   (343 words)

  
 Celebrity Movie: Celebrity DVD is available from Bestprices.com
Allen shoots the film in fl-and-white as if to take some of the gleam off the lives of these celebrities, many of whom are famous for just being famous.
Lee Simon is a journalist roaming from one celebrity encounter to the next, all the while trying to pitch his screenplay and come to terms with his recent divorce from his wife, Robin.
The film opened the 1998 New York Film Festival on September 25, 1998.
www.bestprices.com /cgi-bin/vlink/717951002426IE   (811 words)

  
 Bush in 30 Seconds
Together, these folks have hundreds of years of experience in the film, music, and political communities; they'll also help to ensure that the winning entry receives the attention that it deserves.
Educated at the University of Wisconsin and the London Film School, he was the director of the worldwide critical and commercial success, "Heat", starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, and has directed/co-written/produced such films as "The Insider" starring Russell Crowe, "The Last of the Mohicans", and "Manhunter".
Russell and his ventures are driven by a personal and corporate belief that hip-hop is an enormously influential agent for social change which must be responsibly and proactively utilized to fight the war on poverty and Ignorance.
www.bushin30seconds.org /judges.html   (1318 words)

  
 Malibu Film Festival | Official Site
This year’s Opening Night films will be a series of the years’ best shorts including award winning films such as “The Toll,” an animated mockumentary, and “Hollow” a horror short directed by Paul Bickel.
The 2007 Malibu International Film Festival is proud to present two world premier feature films as the festival’s Centerpiece Films.
The Malibu International Film Festival is grateful to its sponsors who have supported the Festival and the Malibu Film Foundation in its mission of helping new filmmakers showcase their work to the film industry decision makers.
www.malibufilmfestival.org /public   (458 words)

  
 'Christ' film helps Gibson top Forbes' 'Celebrity 100' list - Jun. 18, 2004
Since the film opened amid a firestorm of controversy in February, "Christ" has pulled in $370 million in domestic ticket sales and more than $600 million at the box office worldwide.
In the case of Michael Moore, the director of documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" may not score big bucks for his controversial anti-Bush flick.
The pop princess was forced to cancel her summer concert tour because of a severe knee injury suffered while shooting a music video earlier this month.
money.cnn.com /2004/06/17/news/newsmakers/forbes_stars   (682 words)

  
 CELEBRITY CULT > SYNOPSIS
But nothing compares to their experimental “celebrity therapy” back in Texas when they teach this “elite actor” how to take care of the homeless and pick up trash.
The road trip is eventful enough, but nothing compares to their experimental "celebrity therapy" back in Texas.
When asked what inspired "Celebrity Cult" Hobbs replied, "My soul is vexed everyday when I turn on the TV or see magazines like People and Us.
www.crucibleartists.com /celebritycult/synopsis.html   (478 words)

  
 PRESS RELEASE 2nd Annual LA Femme International Film Festival Announces Celebrity Honorees October 5th - 8th, 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
LA Femme Film Festival will honor the winners of the festival competition and the accomplishments of several outstanding professional women in film and entertainment at the Awards Ceremony on October 8th at the Fine Arts Theatre.
LA Femme Film Festival is open to the general public and tickets are available on the website www.lafemme.org or by calling (310) 441-1645.
Tickets for individual films are $10.00, seminars are $20.00 each at the door, while a VIP pass for all events is $149.99.
www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=166204   (426 words)

  
 Hollywood Film Festival
Film Threat is the number one destination on the Internet for consumers seeking an alternate take about mainstream movies as well as stories on independent and underground cinema.
Film Threat was founded by in 1985 by Chris Gore as an underground fanzine based in Detroit.
In addition to running Film Threat, Chris Gore is the author of "The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide" and is host of "Ultimate Film Fanatic" on the Independent Film Channel.
www.hollywoodawards.com /horror.html   (470 words)

  
 Celebrity Photos, Entertainment News and Gossip - Netscape Celebrity
As America's favorite sweethearts mend their broken hearts, Nick Lachey reveals his pain, the truth behind his failed marriage and his hopes for the future.
For the latest celebrity news, Netscape's Celebrity channel is the place to get connected.
From celebrity gossip and show biz gossip to entertainment news and celebrity photos, Netscape Celebrity has the info you want.
channels.netscape.com /celebrity/default.jsp   (185 words)

  
 Celebrity at Work - Influencers of the Zeitgeist
The film was meant to do a hatchet job on the Monarchy, but writer and director hadn’t factored in the Mirren contribution.
A film that changes the course of history, or how an historical event is seen, is a rare occurrence.
Celebrity at Work will be receiving a complete redesign and makeover in the next week or two.
www.celebrityatwork.com   (3109 words)

  
 The Lone Pine Film Festival: Celebrity Guest Bios 2006
Coleen Gray was born in Nebraska, where she earned her degree in arts, but journeyed west and broke into films, first achieving notice in Nightmare Alley.
Since he left acting, he has written several novels, one entitled "Shooting Montezuma"; the inside story of the making of a film in which an actor is forced to wear several disguises, doubling for a major star.
The "Buick Eight" from Trail (on loan from the James E. Rogers Collection) is found in the museum along with Peggy's boots from the days when she was the "Princess of the Plains." Peggy now serves on the Museum Board of Directors and brings both enthusiasm and beauty to the Museum project.
www.lonepinefilmfestival.org /filmfestbios06.asp   (1581 words)

  
 Top Tastes Forums: Celebrity Diet?????
A celebrity with a multi-million dollar reputation linked to their size and shape has a unique incentive to lose weight, no matter how bad the diet.
Celebrities often resort to secret starvation to help the process along.
Above all, don't be influenced by celebrity claims of fast weight loss.
www.toptastes.com /cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=12&t=000016   (939 words)

  
 Celebrity swags get lighter - Film - Entertainment - smh.com.au
The gift bags for celebrities who take part in Hollywood award shows are likely to be noticeably lighter after a crackdown by US tax authorities on extravagant gifts including jewelry and luxury trips at awards like the Oscars and Golden Globes.
"Why should an entertainment celebrity (pay tax) on an unsolicited gift more onerously than a corporate executive who receives a Christmas present?...Our celebrities should not be punished for their fame," Fary said in a statement on his company's Web site.
IRS spokesman Beth Tucker said officials had sought to clarify the issues in contacts with many organizations and companies and was "heartened by the positive response".
www.smh.com.au /news/film/celebrity-swags-get-lighter/2007/01/11/1168105093974.html   (571 words)

  
 Combustible Celluloid film review - Celebrity (1998), Woody Allen, Kenneth Branagh, Judy Davis, dvd review
The movie is filmed in fl-and-white, but it's a far cry from his love poems Manhattan (1979) and Broadway Danny Rose (1984).
Celebrity opens with the familiar white titles over fl, and the familiar scratchy old record, this time, "You Ougtta Be in Pictures." We relax.
Both films are hard to take, but I prefer Celebrity because I like to see Woody continue to mature as an artist well past anything I could have ever anticipated.
www.combustiblecelluloid.com /archive/celebrity.shtml   (934 words)

  
 Celebrity Lookalikes
Celebrity lookalikes, body doubles standins for casting calls and auditions nationwide.
We are seeking celebrity and entertainer look-alike's, body doubles and sound-alike's for this section.
Film, Television and Production industry personnel are invited to submit casting calls and auditions.
www.extrasformovies.com /celebrity_lookalikes.asp   (437 words)

  
 ROTTEN TOMATOES: The Vine: My Film, Game & Celebrity Group
Although there is no action in the film, the dialogue is just sheer first class and gradually draws you into the whole story deeper and deeper.
Even so, this film is definitely not by any means a wasted effort; despite the over-complicated plot-line, the film stills delivers more than ample thrills and spills and still with substance too.
The film also shows a human (and very poignant) side to Balboa's life after the death of his beloved wife and living in the neighbourhood he grew up in, when he realises it is time to move on.
www.rottentomatoes.com /vine/journal_view.php?journalid=100001307   (688 words)

  
 Orlando Weekly - Film Review - Celebrity
"Celebrity," Allen's new fl-and-white essay on the lures and traps of fame (with nods to his own "Stardust Memories" and Fellini's "La Dolce Vita") isn't likely to provoke a major revision of that critical consensus.
The movie's chief flaw, biggest disappointment and most curious question mark is the performance of Kenneth Branagh, the classically trained Irish-born actor whose big-screen career has progressed from early high promise to something resembling blandness.
Simon, whose story is at the center of "Celebrity," is a womanizer recently divorced from Robin, played by the always-reliable Judy Davis with the right mixture of rage and hurt.
www.orlandoweekly.com /film/review.asp?rid=1060   (614 words)

  
 Marco Island Sun Times - Seeing Soap Stars - Film Fest celebrity weekend spells fun for everyone
This was the 5th annual Celebrity Weekend fund-raiser sponsored by the Film Festival and plans are already cleared for 2005.
Berry and other officials with the Film Festival were quite pleased with their change of venue for this year's brunch.
A special room was set-up adjacent to the where the brunch was held, where fans got their autographs and pictures and the stars stayed until the very last autograph was signed.
www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=11746489&BRD=2256&PAG=461&dept_id=455823&rfi=6   (809 words)

  
 GEORGE CLOONEY | ACTOR CELEBRITY FILM STAR AND THE PERFECT STORM | SOLAR NAVIGATOR WORLD NAVIGATION CHALLENGE
For Clooney, 1997 proved to be a good year, as he appeared in three major films, the most hyped of which was Batman and Robin, with the actor replacing Val Kilmer as the mysterious Dark Knight.
Though the film is widely considered the worst of the big-screen Batman series, Clooney did receive some praise for bringing an extra sensitivity to his interpretation of Batman.
After the dynamic film duo stuck together for yet another remake, the deep-space psychological science-fiction drama Solaris (2002), busy Clooney would both produce and appear in Welcome to Collinwood and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind later the same year, also making his directorial debut on the latter.
www.solarnavigator.net /george_clooney.htm   (1464 words)

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