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Movie Preview: Meg Ryan in Serious Moonlight
Jenna Elfman's character on Accidentally on Purpose recently made a crack that she knows the stages of womanhood by Meg Ryan movies, and it immediately made me miss seeing the actress in romantic comedies. The trailer for Serious Moonlight may look like a twisted rom-com, but hey, there's mention of love and definitely comedy, so I'm interested.
From the late Adrienne Shelley (who wrote Waitress) and directed by Curb Your Enthusiasm's Cheryl Hines, Serious Moonlight portrays Ryan as a woman who kinda loses it when she learns of her husband's affair with a younger woman (played by Timothy Hutton and Kristen Bell, respectively).
2009 Tribeca Film Festival Spotlight: Serious Moonlight
I've been perusing the long list of interesting-looking movies scheduled for this year's Tribeca Film Festival, which starts this week. Some of them, like Serious Moonlight, are starting to earn some buzz, and I'm anxious to find out what festivalgoers think once they've screened.
This movie looks interesting but no matter what happens, I'll always have bittersweet associations with it.
Buzz News Roundup, 3/20
- The Big Bang Theory has been renewed for two seasons and Two and a Half Men for three. — TV.com
- Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke will direct a film adaptation of Gayle Forman's upcoming novel, If I Stay, for Summit Entertainment. — Zap2It
- Elle Macpherson is returning to acting with a recurring role on CW's drama pilot Beautiful Life.
Buzz News Roundup, 2/15
- According to ComingSoon, the Star Trek movie has been pushed from December of 2008 to May 8, 2009.
- Gossip Girl is back April 21, and Reaper also gets more episodes this spring; more details on the CW's returning shows are at The Futon Critic.
- Rashida Jones will join Paul Rudd in the romantic comedy I Love You, Man, writes Variety.
- The man who admitted to murdering Waitress writer/actress/director Adrienne Shelly has pleaded guilty to manslaughter, the Associated Press reports.
- Hollywood Reporter has news that the indie romantic comedy Baby on Board has just added six new cast members, including Heather Graham, Lara Flynn Boyle and 90210's Ian Ziering.
- NBC has renewed Chuck and Life for the Fall, while CBS has renewed 11 of its series, Zap2it reports.
- According to Hollywood Reporter, William Faulkner's 1948 suspense novel Intruder in the Dust will be adapted for film once again.
- Variety reports that Ellen Page and Cillian Murphy will star together in the psychological thriller Peacock.
- The video game Guitar Hero is releasing an Aerosmith-focused edition, Billboard writes.
- And finally: There might be a reality show about the obscure Olympic sport of curling, USA Today reports (scroll down to the third item).
Cheryl Hines to Direct Adrienne Shelly's Final Script
This news has tugged on the ol' heartstrings today: Cheryl Hines has signed on to direct the last screenplay Adrienne Shelly created before her tragic death last year. Shelly wrote, directed and starred in last year's wonderful romantic comedy Waitress, but she was murdered before the film was released. Hines also starred in Waitress alongside Keri Russell.
Variety's Women's Impact Report: Adrienne Shelley
Every year, Variety issues their Women's Impact Report in which they highlight women in the entertainment industry that they think deserve some praise. From industry executives (like United Artists bigwig Paula Wagner) to household names (like Angelina Jolie), the list spotlights some strong, smart, intriguing ladies. For the next few Wednesdays I'll focus on some of the women who I find particularly noteworthy as well.
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day, Buzz readers! For all you mothers, enjoy your day! And for all you daughters, have fun pampering the moms and mother figures in your lives.
Honor Your Mom with a Screening of Waitress
Still looking for a special way to celebrate Mom this Sunday? Fox Searchlight, the studio behind the clever, funny film Waitress, has cooked up something very cool. On Sunday, 100 theaters around the country will sponsor special screenings of Waitress and offer bags of goodies, including a pre-baked Sara Lee pie, to everyone who attends.
Waitress: Simply Lovable
Not long ago, the New York Times published an article wondering why Hollywood is "short on female power," stating that while there are some "female films" out there, it's still a "boys market." Agreeing with half the article (the "boys market" part), Cinematical writer Monika Bartyzel responded specifically to a female producer's comment bemoaning the fact that there aren't as many Devil Wears Pradas or The Break Ups thusly: "Maybe that's because women are more than flipping crazy ex-girlfriends or girls starving their already-thin frame to fit into the latest fashions? Could it be, perchance, that women want films that give them more credit?"
Movie Preview: Waitress
Way back around Sundance time I told you about Waitress, a sweet little indie film about love and pie. It stars Keri Russell as diner waitress Jenna who bakes pies and gives them endearing names. Unhappily married, she tries to come to terms with her new-found pregnancy when a new man comes to town, turning her little ol' life upside down.
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