Golden Globes 2007

Today the nominations for the Golden Globes of 2007 were announced. Joe Wright's "Atonement" clearly came out in the front, with Mike Nichols' "Charlie Wilson's War" closely behind. "Michael Clayton" from Tony Gilroy, "Sweeney Todd" from Tim Burton and "No Country for Old Men" from Joel and Ethan Coen were also contemplated with several nominations. Check the entire list of nominations here. To highlight...

Films of the Weekend

Movie name: AtonementYear of release: 2007Director: Joe WrightStars: James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, Romola Garai, Vanessa Redgrave, Brenda Blethyn, Juno Temple, Harriet WalterGenre: Drama/BiographyScore out of ten (whole numbers only): 7Synopsis: Joe Wright's adaptation of Ian McEwan's...

Film of the Weekend

Movie name: Redacted Year of release: 2007 Director: Brian de Palma Stars: Rob Devaney, Izzy Diaz, Patrick Carroll, Eric Anderson, Ty Jones, Daniel Stewart Sherman Genre: Drama, War Score out of ten (whole numbers only): 6 Synopsis:After the mediocre "The Black Dahlia", Brian de Palma goes back to...

Gonçalo Varanda's Blog

My friend Gonçalo who is a hugely talented Illustrator, Character Designer and Animator has sent me the link for his blog. His website is also online, so please be sure to visit both of them and get back with him for projects and collaborations! You can check the website here and the blog he...

Independent Film Awards

The Independent Film Awards nominations were announced and "I'm Not There" has had quite a few nominations. "A Mighty Heart" ended up with not so many, but Angelina Jolie's performance has been recognized. And so it should - though Marion Cotillard's performance (for Olivier Dahan's "La Mome/La Vie en Rose") will be called at the time of awards season, hers was more a work of mimicking, whereas Jolies...

Updates and considerations

The new website has now been online for a month, and the feedback has been really positive. I tried to create a simple and functional website that would reflect all the work that I've done. When you look back at your previous professional experiences, you can't help think how things could've been done as far as some projects are concerned. But in the end, you just have to be comfortable with your...

Films of the Weekend

Movie name: I'm Not ThereYear of release: 2007Director: Todd HaynesStars: Cate Blanchett, Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Marcus Carl Franklin, Richard Gere, Ben Wishaw, Julianne Moore, Michelle Williams, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Peter Friedman, Kris Kristofferson, David Cross, Kim Gordon, Bruce GreenwoodGenre:...

Films of the Weekend - November

Movie name: Mr. Magorium's Wonder EmporiumYear of release: 2007Director: Zach HelmStars: Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman, Jason Bateman, Zach Mills, Ted LudzikGenre: Comedy, FantasyScore out of ten (whole numbers only): 5Synopsis:"Stranger than Fiction" marked the introduction of screenwriter Zach...

JPC Photos - New Version Online Soon!

The current website can be checked under JPC Phot...

Films of the Weekend

Movie name: Before the Devil Knows You're Dead Year of release: 2007 Director: Sidney Lumet Stars: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Marisa Tomei, Albert Finney, Rosemary Harris, Amy Ryan, Michael Shannon Genre: Drama Score out of ten (whole numbers only): 7 Synopsis:Sidney Lumet creates with "Before...

More Music to Listen to

Bjork - VoltaDave Gahan - HourGlassOutputmessage - NebulaeYppah - You Are Beautiful At All TimesClaud - Contradiç...

Films of the Weekend

Movie name: Wristcutters, A Love StoryYear of release: 2006Director: Goran DukicStars: Patrick Fugit, Shannyn Sossamon, Shea Whigham, Tom Waits, Will Arnett, Leslie Bibb, Sarah Roemer, John HawkesGenre: Black ComedyScore out of ten (whole numbers only): 6Synopsis:"Wristcutters" made a splash in the...

Films of the Weekend

Movie name: Gone Baby, GoneYear of release: 2007Director: Ben AffleckStars: Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, Amy Ryan, Amy MadiganGenre: DramaScore out of ten (whole numbers only): 8Synopsis:Ben Affleck manages to create with his directorial debut, a film that is impeccably...

Films of the Weekend

Movie name: Michael ClaytonYear of release: 2007Director: Tony GilroyStars: George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, Sydney PollackGenre: DramaScore out of ten (whole numbers only): 7Synopsis:"Michael Clayton" marks the directorial debut of Tony Gilroy, the celebrated screenwriter of the Bourne...

Alcatraz, San Francisco, September 21st 2007

When you think about why so many people tried to escape Alcatraz/The Rock, it wasn't because they were just criminals per se - it was mostly because the place was (is) falling down and collapsing - FAST. Intervention anyo...

Film of the Weekend

Movie name: In the Valley of Elah Year of release: 2007 Director: Paul Haggis Stars: Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron, Susan Sarandon, Jason Patric, Frances Fisher, Josh Brolin, James Franco Genre: Drama Score out of ten (whole numbers only): 8 Synopsis: After the surprise hit that was "Crash", Paul...

Music Worth Checking Out

PJ Harvey - White ChalkTegan and Sara - The ConBlue States - First Steps Into...Sissy - All UnderSt. Vincent - Marry...

Films of the Weekend

Movie name: Eastern Promises Year of release: 2007 Director: David Cronenberg Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts, Vincent Cassel, Armin Muehler Stahl, Sinead Cusack Genre: Drama Score out of ten (whole numbers only): 8 Synopsis: "Eastern Promises" marks the returns of David Cronenber after the wonderful...

Film of The Weekend

Movie name: Resident Evil: Extinction Year of release: 2007 Director: Russell Mulcahy Stars: Milla Jovovich, Oded Fehr, Ali Larter, Iain Glen, Mike Epps, Matthew Marsden Genre: Action / Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller Score out of ten (whole numbers only): 4 Synopsis: The year of the trilogies adds Resident...

Films of the Weekend

Movie name: The Brave One Year of release: 2007 Director: Neil Jordan Stars: Jodie Foster, Terrence Howard, Naveen Andrews, Mary Steenburgen, Jane Adams Genre: Drama Score out of ten (whole numbers only): 7 Synopsis: "The Brave One" may come across as "Death Wish" from a female perspective, but it...

3:10 to Yuma

Movie name: 3:10 to Yuma Year of release: 2007 Director: James Mangold Stars: Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Ben Foster, Peter Fonda, Logan Lerman, Dallas Roberts, Alan Tudyk, Gretchen Moll, Vinessa Shaw Genre: Western Score out of ten (whole numbers only): 7 Synopsis: “3:10 to Yuma” marks the return...

Goya's Ghosts

Movie name: Goya’s Ghosts Year of release: 2006 Director: Milos Forman Stars: Javier Bardem, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgaard, Randy Quaid, Michael Londsdale, Blanca Portillo, José Luís Gomez Genre: Drama Score out of ten (whole numbers only): 4 Synopsis: After the excellent films that were “Man...

Mysterious Skin

Movie name: Mysterious Skin Year of release: 2004 Director: Greg Araki Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Brady Corbet, Elisabeth Shue, Michelle Trachtenberg, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Bill Sage, Jeffrey Licon Genre: Drama Score out of ten (whole numbers only): 7 Synopsis: Mysterious Skin presents a story about...

A Room with a View

Movie name: A Room with a View Year of release: 1985 Director: James Ivory Stars: Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliot, Helena Bonham Carter, Julian Sands, Daniel Day Lewis, Simon Callow, Rosemary Leach, Judi Dench, Rupert Graves Genre: Independent Score out of ten (whole numbers only): 10 Synopsis: “A Room...

Superbad

Movie name: Superbad Year of release: 2007 Director: Greg Mottola Stars: Michael Cera, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Seth Rogen, Bill Hader, Emma Stone, Martha MacIsaac, Kevin Corrigan Genre: Comedy Score out of ten (whole numbers only): 7 Synopsis: After the success of “40 Year Old Virgin”...

Arrábida, July 2007

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Orlando

Movie name: Orlando Year of release: 1992 Director: Sally Potter Stars: Tilda Swinton, Billy Zane, John Wood, Heathcote Williams, Quentin Crisp, Charlotte Valandrey Genre: Independent Score out of ten (whole numbers only): 9 Synopsis: Sally Potter used Virginia Wolf’s novel “Orlando” to express the...

La Môme/La Vie En Rose

Movie name: La Môme/La Vie en Rose Year of release: 2007 Director: Olivier Dahan Stars: Marion Cotillard, Emmanuelle Seigner, Pascal Gregory, Sylvie Testud, Gérard Depardieu, Clotilde Courau Genre: Drama Score out of ten (whole numbers only): 6 Synopsis: Olivier Dahan aims high in this biopic of...