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New York Stories – Romeo and Juliet / All Is Lost / CBGB

By Glenn Dunks October 23, 2013 There’s a wide world of cinema out there, and Quickflix’s Glenn Dunks is on the ground in New York City bringing you the titles that will soon be seen in Australian cinemas, and eventually available on home entertainment. The Manhattan Report: Last weekend saw the release of J.C. Chandor’s All Is […]

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Hailee Steinfeld in talks for Ender’s Game

Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit) is in talks to star in Gavin Hood‘s upcoming adaption of the sci-fi novel Ender’s Game. According to Variety, Steinfeld is close to signing on as Petra Arkanian, ally of the eponymous Ender (to be played by Hugo‘s Asa Butterfield). Written by Orson Scott Card in 1985, Ender’s Game […]

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How the west was fun – True Grit review

True Grit – Starring Jeff Bridges, Hailee Steinfeld and Matt Damon. Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. Rated M. Originally published January 18, 2011. By Simon Miraudo. Standard Coen Brothers Review Template: [Insert movie title] is the latest opus from the supremely talented writer/director/producer/editor duo. They reach into the annals of movie history to toy […]

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Hailee Steinfeld to star in Carrie remake?

Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit) is reportedly being considered to star in the newly-announced remake of Carrie. According to Cinema Blend, the producers want Hailee to star as the eponymous telekinetic high schooler who takes revenge on her abusive classmates at prom. Sissy Spacek earned an Academy Award nomination for her performance in Brian DePalma‘s 1976 original. The […]

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Interview: Barry Pepper (True Grit)

Interview: Barry Pepper (True Grit). By Simon Miraudo. Barry Pepper’s role in the Coen brothers’ remake of the classic western True Grit is a small but pivotal one. Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld) is on the hunt for the man responsible for her father’s death, with Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) and Texas Ranger LaBoeuf (Matt Damon) […]

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Hailee Steinfeld in talks for Romeo and Juliet

Hailee Steinfeld, the feisty 14-year-old Oscar nominee of True Grit fame, is in talks to star in a brand new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (or whoever really wrote it). According to The Wrap, Steinfeld is close to playing one half of the star-crossed lovers in Carlo Carlei’s upcoming film. And if it […]

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Jennifer Lawrence cast as Katniss in The Hunger Games

Jennifer Lawrence has scored the coveted role of Katniss Everdeen in the highly anticipated, Gary Ross directed adaptation of The Hunger Games, The Wrap confirms. Lawrence was touted as the frontrunner with 14-year-old fellow Academy Award nominee Hailee Steinfeld at the start of March, but news overnight has confirmed Lawrence has signed on for the […]

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Hollywood preparing to whitewash The Hunger Games

Variety has reported Oscar-nominated actresses Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit), Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone) and Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine) are in contention for the lead role of Katniss in the adaptation of the bestselling series The Hunger Games. The Hunger Games is a Battle Royale for the younger generation. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where […]

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True Grit’s Hailee Steinfeld lands new thriller

Hollywood’s favourite 14-year-old wunderkind Hailee Steinfeld has landed her first studio project after her Oscar nominated performance in Joel and Ethan Coen’s True Grit. Deadline New York is reporting Paramount has optioned screen rights to the forthcoming Young Adult novel Forgotten by Cat Patrick. In a move similar to the upcoming film I Am Number […]

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How the west was fun – True Grit review

True Grit – Starring Jeff Bridges, Hailee Steinfeld and Matt Damon. Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. Rated M. By Simon Miraudo. Standard Coen Brothers Review Template: [Insert movie title] is the latest opus from the supremely talented writer/director/producer/editor duo. They reach into the annals of movie history to toy with the styles and conventions […]

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Theatrical Trailer: The Coen Brothers’ True Grit

Last week we were treated to our first glimpse of the Coen Brothers’ remake of True Grit, via a short teaser trailer. However, a longer and more comprehensive look at the film was making the rounds in U.S. cinemas. Now, we measly Australians can see it, thanks to the wonders of the interwebs! Here is […]

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Trailer Debut: The Coen Brothers’ True Grit

The first teaser trailer for Joel and Ethan Coen‘s remake of the classic western True Grit has debuted online. What, are you waiting for me to tell you it’s incredible? It’s the Coen Brothers’ remake of True Grit. Watch this eerie, beautiful teaser below! Previously: After auditioning more than 15,000 teenage actresses for the role […]

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First look at the Coen Brothers’ True Grit

The first official image from Joel and Ethan Coen‘s upcoming remake of True Grit has debuted online, featuring Jeff Bridges as Rooster Cogburn and newcomer Hailee Steinfeld as Mattie Ross (courtesy of Slashfilm). Previously: After auditioning more than 15,000 teenage actresses for the role of the bloodthirsty orphan Mattie, the Oscar-winning brothers selected 13-year-old Hailee […]

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