What to Rent: New DVDs This Week


Updated 09/13/11 9:58 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

New DVDs For Sept. 13 Include Thor, Hesher

Thor Hot-headed Thor (Chris Hemsworth), warrior and God of Thunder, is banned from the mythical world of Asgard by his father (Anthony Hopkins) and forced to live among humans on Earth. There, he falls for scientist Jane (Natalie Portman) and rallies around the humans to protect them against foes from his former world. The slick film provides quick-paced action scenes, as well as a fair share of Read more

Hesher's Rainn Wilson on Getting Serious, the Future of The Office, and Being a Dad


Updated 05/12/11 9:12 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Video: Interview With Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson is best-known for his role as Dwight Schrute on The Office, but he gets a chance to show off his range as a dramatic actor in his latest movie. In Hesher, which is out in selected theaters Friday, Rainn portrays a pill-popping, recently widowed dad whose grieving is interrupted by a strange visitor, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Rainn said that, while he hasn't experienced a Read more

Joseph Gordon-Levitt on Hesher, Myths About Child Actors, and His True Creative Passion


Updated 05/11/11 11:44 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Video: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Hesher Interview

Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays the title role in Hesher, though the foul-mouthed arsonist isn't the most conventional leading man. The actor nonetheless had no problem sympathizing with the character, who turns out to be more complicated than first meets the eye. We chatted with Joseph at the movie's recent press day in LA, though he kept mum when we asked for details about his upcoming work in the Read more

Hesher Trailer: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Lights Things on Fire, Meets Natalie Portman


Updated 02/21/11 4:42 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hesher Trailer Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Natalie Portman 2011-02-21 10:36:27

Thanks to a long-haired Joseph Gordon-Levitt, indie flick Hesher made some waves at last year's Sundance Film Festival, but we've been waiting since then for a release date and a trailer. Today, we have both; the movie comes out April 15, and we finally get a longer look at the film (more than just this clip), which stars Gordon-Levitt as a grungy mentor of sorts to Devon Brochu's character T.J., Read more

New Clip of Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Hesher: Love It or Leave It?


Updated 07/27/10 2:46 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 1 comment

Video Clip of Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Natalie Portman in Hesher

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is something of a favorite with Buzz readers, especially in light of his recent show-stealing scenes in Inception. But before he was invading dreams with Leonardo DiCaprio, JGL was sporting some seriously long hair and crazy tattoos for his Sundance indie, Hesher. Though the film was picked up, we've yet to secure an official trailer or release date. In the meantime, check Read more

Sundance Snapshot: Hesher


Updated 01/28/10 1:08 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 2 comments

Review of Natalie Portman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Hesher at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival 2010-01-28 08:30:00

Though I'm back in San Francisco, I still can't stop thinking about all the films I was lucky enough to catch at Sundance. We're coming down the homestretch, but I've still got a few more tricks up my sleeve. Read on for my review of Hesher, and be sure to check out all of my Sundance Snapshots. Who's behind it? Spencer Susser wrote and directed the film, which stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Read more

10 Sundance Movies I'm Excited About


Updated 01/28/10 6:26 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 7 comments

10 Anticipated Movies at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival 2010-01-18 16:30:10

In just a few days I'll be bundling up to take on the elements and as many movies as I can handle when I head to the Sundance Film Festival. There are far too many to fit into such a short period of time, but here's a sneak peek at the films that are at the very top of my list — and be sure to stay tuned for all of my live updates throughout the festival! Read more

Joseph Gordon-Levitt — Love Him or Leave Him?


Updated 01/25/10 9:54 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 35 comments

IFC Picks Up the Rights to Uncertainty, Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Ever since 500 Days of Summer, I haven't been able to get Joseph Gordon-Levitt off my brain. (And yesterday's trailer for Women in Trouble doesn't help!) It's not like I didn't pay attention to him before — I loved 10 Things I Hate About You — but my adoration for this guy is ballooning faster than his career. Gordon-Levitt has loads of projects coming down the pipeline: his upcoming film Read more

Natalie Keeps Filming and Maybe Dating Sean Penn


Updated 05/21/09 2:35 PM · Posted by · 30 comments

Photos of Natalie Portman in LA, More Rumor She's Dating Sean Penn

Natalie Portman stepped off the set after getting back to work filming Hesher in LA yesterday. The actress has more than just a movie to work on while she's in California now that she has a new house to make her own. Unfortunately, it sounds like Sean Penn may be a regular visitor — Natalie's been spotted all over town with him lately, fueling the rumors they are dating. Read more

Natalie Makes a Piggyback Crash Landing


Updated 05/14/09 8:35 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Photos Natalie Portman, Who's Rumored to Be Dating Sean Penn, Filming Hesher in LA

Natalie Portman required a crash pad to film some physical scenes on her costar's back for her new movie Hesher yesterday. She's back in LA and her brand-new house following her trip to the star-studded Correspondents' Dinner last weekend. She looks adorable even in her dorky glasses frames, which helps to take our minds off the, hopefully, not true rumors of a romantic relationship with Sean Read more