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Charlize Is All Grown Up in Ravishing Red at Young Adult Premiere

Molly Goodson — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:23:15 PST

Charlize Theron led the way in a sexy little red dress at the NYC screening of Young Adult last night. While there was no date on her arm, Charlize looked happy to be in the company of costars including Patton Oswalt, Patrick Wilson, and Elizabeth Reaser. Young Adult screenwriter Diablo Cody was also decked out for the event while Jason Reitman was in his usual attire. Charlize's character in the movie seems a long way from her stunning and strong self, though in the age of Facebook even Charlize admitted to checking in on her high school crush. Charlize is also getting great reviews for her part in the movie and with award season around the corner, we'll hopefully see a lot more daring and impressive red-carpet looks from the actress.

Natalie Portman Makes Her Postbaby Event Debut!

Allie Merriam — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:11:06 PST

Natalie Portman made one her first public appearances last night after welcoming her son, Aleph Millepied, earlier this year. Joining other stars like Mindy Kaling, director Jason Reitman, and Steve Carell, Natalie participated in the Film Independent At LACMA series with a live reading of the 1960 Billy Wilder film The Apartment in LA. Rounding out the cast were Collette Wolfe, Jake Johnson, Pierce Brosnan, Ken Jeong, and Nick Kroll. Mindy tweeted about Natalie's good looks postbaby with her characteristic humor. She wrote, "Surprised to see Steve Carell and Natalie Portman both looking like teenagers. Ugh, so unfair - kill me."

Natalie has been on the West Coast with her young son Aleph as well as her fiancé Benjamin Millepied. The family of three caught up with West Coast-based friends following a whirlwind Fall of traveling that included time in NYC, France, and Switzerland. Natalie and Benjamin have made sure to offer Aleph some culture while in California and were seen showing him the Huntington Library and gardens just a few weeks ago.

Young Adult Trailer: Charlize Theron Doesn't Wanna Grow Up

Becky Kirsch — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:22:20 PDT

The title of Young Adult may refer to the literary genre that Charlize Theron's character dabbles in, but it's clear that her character is a bit of an overgrown child herself. Theron plays Mavis, a former high school mean girl who's still stuck in the past (as evidenced by more than just her Hello Kitty t-shirt), and returns to her hometown to reclaim her ex-boyfriend (Patrick Wilson). Though he's married and expecting a baby, deluded Mavis still has full confidence in her powers of persuasion.

The movie reteams Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody and director Jason Reitman, and I was happy to see that there's plenty of dry humor here without an onslaught of Cody's signature invented slang. Theron fits the role of the still-gorgeous former teen queen like a glove, and Patton Oswalt provides a nice foil as the only guy in town who can still stand her. The film hits theaters on Dec. 16, but take a look at the trailer when you

Kate Winslet Makes a Date For Labor Day With Josh Brolin

Shannon Vestal — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:06:53 PDT

I love it when one of my favorite actors teams up with one of my favorite directors. Kate Winslet will star in the drama Labor Day, the film adaption of Joyce Maynard's novel. Jason Reitman is on board to direct the movie, which will follow Winslet's character, a single mother of a young son who takes in a stranger, and then falls for him over Labor Day weekend. Josh Brolin is set to play the stranger, who is an escaped convict hiding out with Winslet's character. I've missed Winslet on the big screen dearly - though she recently starred in HBO's miniseries Mildred Pierce, she hasn't been in a film since 2008's Revolutionary Road.

Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody to Reunite, Now With Charlize

BuzzSugar — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:30:00 PDT

When director Jason Reitman and writer Diablo Cody joined forces for Juno, it was a match made in Hollywood (and Oscar-winning) heaven. Now we'll find out if lightning can strike twice, as Reitman and Cody are putting their heads together once again for Young Adult, with Charlize Theron in talks to star in the film. Theron would play a novelist for young adults who returns to her hometown to try to reconnect with an ex-boyfriend from her past. It's being labeled as a dark comedy, but let's hope it's not Jennifer's Body dark. This is quite the triumvirate of heavy-hitters, so let's just say they've set the bar pretty high for themselves.

Link Time - Cynthia Nixon Returns to TV For The Big C

BuzzSugar — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:30:33 PDT

Cynthia Nixon joins the cast of Showtime's The Big C - Vulture
Nathan Fillion and Eva Longoria are thisclose to roles in The Avengers - Cinematical
Hanson covers Aldous Snow (yes, as in Get Him to the Greek) - MTV Movies Blog
Jamie Foxx plans to shop a TV mob drama to cable networks - Collider
Create a Scott Pilgrim avatar! - First Showing
Jason Reitman options Simon Rich's novel Elliot Allagash - Cinema Blend
A rant about NBC's Outsourced - TV.com
Passion Pit covers the Smashing Pumpkins hit "Tonight Tonight" - Spinner
Mos Def joins HBO's Enlightened - Deadline
Which movie features a hotter Tom Cruise? - TresSugar

Oscar Breakdown: Best Director

BuzzSugar — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:00:00 PST

Can you feel that spirit in the air? It's that special feeling that only comes when the Oscars are just a few days away! I've been breaking down all the major categories, saving the best ones for last. Today I'm taking a look at the nominees for best director.

Link Time! Simon Cowell Strikes a New Deal With Sony

BuzzSugar — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:15:51 PST

Simon Cowell inks an agreement with Sony to produce and distribute music, television, film, and digital content - E! Online
TMZ is leaking new details about the Conan/NBC settlement - TMZ
The Vampire Diaries cast is looking hot on the cover of Nylon - PopSugar
New additions to the list of SAG presenters include Anna Kendrick, Carey Mulligan, and Justin Timberlake - People
Jason Reitman and the Duplass brothers are working on a stoner comedy - MTV Movies Blog
Clark Gregg is joining Thor - Cinematical
Check out this list of the 25 Best Action Movies - Moviefone
Paramount hires Saw VI director Kevin Greutert to helm Paranormal Activity 2- HitFix
Whoa - is True Blood getting ready for a romance between Bill . . . and Sam? - Ausiello Files

Up in the Air: A First Class Flight

Becky Kirsch — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:00:00 PST

As I mentioned in my December movies preview, we're officially in the midst of awards-buzz season. One of this year's most talked about films is Up in the Air, and all the hype has raised plenty of questions. Can Jason Reitman improve on the success of Juno? Does Clooney deserve all the hype surrounding his performance? How many parts comedy and how many parts drama is a "dramedy" anyway? I walked out the theater with my questions answered, a lot of food for thought, and that rare but wonderful mix of satisfaction and introspection that you can only get from a great film.

Jason Reitman wrote the screen adaption of the Walter Kirn novel with George Clooney starring as Ryan Bingham. To know Ryan is to fly with him; at least that's what he tells those he surrounds himself with - his co-workers, fellow fliers, and temporary buddies at airport bars. To Ryan, acquaintances are as disposable as hotel shampoo bottles and in-flight alcohol nips. As a professional corporate downsizer, Ryan even makes a living by helping bosses fire employees. He moonlights as a motivational speaker, advising his peers to cut as much emotional baggage out of their lives as possible. To see the rest of my review,

read more. Ryan loves his minimalist lifestyle and the ease in which everything fits perfectly into his carry-on suitcase. His airport navigation technique looks like a carefully choreographed dance, and he even fires folks with finesse. Naturally, he's less than enthused when his perfect life balance is disrupted when his boss (a deliciously sleazy Jason Bateman) asks Ryan take a younger colleague on the road with him. To make matters worse, Ryan's jet-setting days are threatened by a new technology that would enable layoffs to be done via satellite - right from his desk in Omaha. Ryan's saving grace is wrapped up in a distraction of woman named Alex: a self-proclaimed female version of Ryan who's equally turned on by elite status and black cards. Ryan's trips from one place to another are brightened by romps in random cities and late-night text messages that slowly start to look an awful like an relationship - once again causing Ryan to question his neat little life. The film's timing is impeccable; we watch Ryan lay off one employee after another, and the injured parties run the gamut of personality from angry to depressed to in denial. Reitman uses actors like J.K. Simmons and Zach Galifianakis in some of the bit parts, but he also showcases real Americans who've fallen victim to the economic downturn - and these are the moments that really hit home. Clooney is perfection as Ryan Bingham, and what sets this performance apart from others is that he brings just the right amount of emotional depth to the role. His character has the propensity to be a complete jerk - we're talking about a guy who fires people for a living and meets his sister's fiance the night before her wedding - but as you watch Ryan contemplate the biggest epiphany of his life, you feel for him; you root for him; you desperately want him to just embrace life instead of continuing to exist in a bubble of false reality. Reitman wrote most of the main roles for specific actors, and his cast fits the movie like a glove. Anna Kendrick is superb as Natalie, the wunderkind of Bingham's office that he's forced to take under his wing. Kendrick plays the part with equal parts naivete, sincerity, and false confidence. Though Natalie fancies herself as thick-skinned, inside she's just mush - and she slowly shows Ryan that he's not as hardened as he sees himself either. Reitman's screenplay is so well-balanced between tender moments and laughs, but the genius is that you never feel emotionally manipulated. His actors delicately pull emotion from the audience rather than hit you over the head. In Thank You For Smoking the jokes are a little more obvious, in Juno there are times where the plot teeters on the brink of cheesy (though in the most lovable way), but Reitman's third film proves that he's only getting better with age and experience. The film is neither predictable nor cliched, which is incredibly refreshing in a time where it seems like everything old is new again in Hollywood.

George Brings Elisabetta Up in the Air!

Molly — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:00:00 PST

George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis glowed together at last night's LA premiere of Up in the Air, fresh off their bikini filled Thanksgiving in Mexico. Their sunbathing buddy Cindy Crawford joined them on the red carpet decked out in a sexy purple number. George's costar and New Moon actress Anna Kendrick wore a one-shoulder white gown. Anna should apparently start getting used to picking out formal wear since as embarrassed as she may be, she's getting Oscar hype already for her role in the Clooney film. The movie hits theaters this month, and Buzz chatted with director Jason Reitman about who he'd like to work with, George's pranks and tackling such a timely subject matter.

For more photos from the premiere including Jason Bateman, Zach Galifianakis and Vera Farmiga just read more.

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