By Simon Miraudo June 11, 2013 Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman are fine documentarians. They struggle, however, to breathe life into their narrative features. Howl, a portrait of Allen Ginsberg and the publishing of his incendiary book of poetry, was basically turned into a drab courtroom drama, and not even some animated illustrations of Ginsberg’s […]
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Poster Debut: Lovelace
May 3, 2012 
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The first poster for the upcoming film based on Deep Throat star Linda Lovelace, played by Amanda Seyfried, has been released by Latino-Review. The poster disappointingly comes across as bland and a touch predictable. It’s hard to tell what kind of movie Lovelace actually is, but we can probably expect something on the serious and unconventional side […]
Continue readingJames Franco in talks to play Hugh Hefner
December 21, 2011 0 Comments
James Franco might cameo as Playboy founder and generally creepy person Hugh Hefner in the upcoming Linda Lovelace biopic Lovelace. According to Variety, Franco is merely in talks for the part, though it helps directors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman had previously recruited him to play Allen Ginsberg in their indie drama Howl. Amanda Seyfried […]
Continue readingAmanda Seyfried to play infamous porn star Linda Lovelace
November 2, 2011 1 Comment
Amanda Seyfried has been cast as adult film actress Linda Lovelace in an upcoming biopic on the life of the Deep Throat star. According to Deadline, Peter Sarsgaard is in negotiations to play Lovelace’s husband/pornographer Chuck Traynor (James Franco was previously considered). Kate Hudson was first offered the role, but had to walk away because of her pregnancy. Olivia Wilde […]
Continue readingOlivia Wilde might play notorious porn star
August 1, 2011 2 Comments
Olivia Wilde is considering starring as Deep Throat “actress” Linda Lovelace in an upcoming biopic directed by esteemed Oscar winners Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman (The Life and Times of Harvey Milk, Howl). Speaking to E!, Wilde revealed that she was in talks to appear in the film, but had not yet signed on. “I’m being very careful […]
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