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It’s arrested development – Young Adult review

Young Adult – Starring Charlize Theron, Patton Oswalt and Patrick Wilson. Directed by Jason Reitman. Rated M. Originally published January 16, 2012. By Simon Miraudo. Young Adult arrives on DVD and Blu-ray May 16, 2012. Director Jason Reitman and screenwriter Diablo Cody last collaborated on Juno, a film about a teenage girl who thought she was always the smartest person in the room, and who had to […]

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Nick Offerman joins Diablo Cody’s Lamb of God

Ron Swanson himself, Nick Offerman, is set to star in screenwriter Diablo Cody’s directorial debut Lamb of God, Deadline reports. There are no details on his role at this time, but we presume he will play someone manly. Julianne Hough (Footloose) stars as an evangelical young woman who loses her faith after a plane crash, and […]

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It’s arrested development – Young Adult review

Young Adult – Starring Charlize Theron, Patton Oswalt and Patrick Wilson. Directed by Jason Reitman. Rated M. By Simon Miraudo. Director Jason Reitman and screenwriter Diablo Cody last collaborated on Juno, a film about a teenage girl who thought she was always the smartest person in the room, and who had to come to terms […]

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Trailer Debut: Young Adult

The first trailer for Young Adult has made its online debut and sees Charlize Theron channelling her inner teenager. Written by Diablo Cody (Juno) and directed by Jason Reitman (Juno, Thank You for Smoking, Up in the Air), it’s the first collaboration for the pair since teaming up to tell the story of that quirky […]

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First look at Charlize Theron in Young Adult

The first official image of Charlize Theron in Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody’s upcoming collaboration, Young Adult, has debuted online. Theron stars as Mavis Gary, an unsympathetic ghost writer who heads to her hometown to rediscover her identity, and in the process tries to steal her former high school boyfriend (Patrick Wilson) away from his […]

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Diablo Cody writing Evil Dead remake

Diablo Cody, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Juno, has been hired by Sam Raimi‘s production company Ghost House to work on their remake of The Evil Dead. According to a press release from Ghost House Pictures, Cody will rewrite the original draft of the screenplay penned by Fede Alvarez and Rodo Sayagues. Alvarez will direct the film. […]

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Jason Reitman does not think you’ll like his new film

When your first three films were critically adored box office hits, it’s probably  a wise move to lower people’s expectations about your upcoming flick. Jason Reitman did just that at a Reynolda Film Festival Q&A, where he shared some choice quotes regarding his upcoming collaboration with Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody, titled Young Adult. According to […]

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Juno’s Reitman and Cody reunite for Young Adult

The creative team behind Juno are set to reteam for the film Young Adult, with Charlize Theron lined up to star. According to Deadline, director Jason Reitman will helm the flick penned by Oscar winning screenwriter Diablo Cody. Deadline also offer a plot synopsis for the film: “Theron plays a ghostwriter of young adult novels […]

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Moving is living – Up in the Air review

Up in the Air – Starring George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick. Directed by Jason Reitman. Rated M. By Simon Miraudo. George Clooney’s smile is pretty much the only thing a film needs to be an enjoyable experience. An entire trilogy of near-plotless heist movies were built entirely on the foundation of his cheeky […]

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Come fly with Clooney – Up In The Air feature trailer debut!

source: traileraddict.com The feature length trailer for Jason Reitman‘s new film Up in the Air has debuted online. Last month we fell in love with the unique teaser trailer, but this new clip gives us a better idea of the film’s storyline. Up in the Air is based on the novel by Walter Kirn and […]

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Up in the Air trailer debut – Juno director flys with Clooney

source: traileraddict.com The spectacular new trailer for director Jason Reitman‘s latest film Up in the Air has arrived. Although we seem to be raving about a bunch of trailers at the moment, this is truly one of the most unique and special we’ve seen of late. The film stars George Clooney as Ryan Bingham, a […]

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Would you like to see Megan Fox’s body?

source: filmschoolrejects.comOf course you would. What kind of question is that anyway? Film School Rejects has some scans from the upcoming Empire Magazine article on the Diablo Cody-penned flick Jennifer’s Body, starring the lovely Ms. Fox in all her bloody glory. The film stars Amanda Seyfried as Needy, a plain-Jane high schooler who is best […]

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The many moods of Michael Cera

With the release of Year One, awkward teen-heartthrob Michael Cera makes the transition from television bit player to headlining comedy star. We’d like to take this opportunity to look back upon the varied, chameleonic career of one of cinema’s future greats – Mikey Cera. Superbad“I’m not too worried about it, really. I wouldn’t worry about […]

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Mendes goes all Juno with Away We Go

source: traileraddict.com Oscar winning director Sam Mendes has turned away from his usual morbid-award-baity flicks to make the comedy Away We Go. The trailer has debuted online, and I’m getting a heavy Juno/Little Miss Sunshine kind of vibe. And thank God, because I don’t think I could have dealt with another Revolutionary Road. Written by […]

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The 10 greatest movie couples!

Ah, romantic films. For centuries, men and women have sat down and enjoyed a romantic film/play/cave drawing with one another. From 1st date to 500th date, a film about love always works a charm. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re going to begin celebrating love in all its wonderful forms. Take heed lovers, […]

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Up the Spout – Top 5 Pregnancy Films

Since Baby Mama was released last week, we thought it would be a perfect time to look back on the best ever pregnancy films. Some classics didn’t make the cut, like She’s Having a Baby or Three Men and a Baby (Sorry, Goot!) However, we think these 5 are a guaranteed great watch. At the […]

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‘Jennifer’s Body’ Poster Debut – Honest to Blog

source: impawards.com The poster for Diablo Cody’s latest film Jennifer’s Body has landed online, and although it’s sparse, we can deduce that the film will feature both blood and lips. If any actress’ body deserves its own movie, it’s got to be Megan Fox, who stars as the demon-possessed cheerleader Jennifer. Using her feminine wiles, […]

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"Disaster Movie" Trailer Debuts – World Worse Off

source: slashfilm.com Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, the “directors” behind films such as Epic Movie and Date Movie have returned, with a film entitled … well, guess. These guys have made a career out of stringing together scenes from other, more popular movies, making them worse, and then charging people to see them. Watching their […]

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That’s Today?!

Yes, today is St Valentine’s Day; when young lovers and devoted couples flood the cinemas for that perfect post-dinner appetizer. However, when it comes to choosing the perfect Valentine’s day movie, the pressure is on. From a male’s perspective, there is always a fine line to tread in choosing a movie your date will enjoy, […]

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To: Hollywood. You’re Great! From: Hollywood.

source: rottentomatoes.com Over the last weekend, both the British Academy of Film and Television and the Writers Guild of America handed out their annual awards. Less than two weeks until the Academy Awards, they are the final major indicators of who will walk away with Oscar glory. The Orange British Academy Film awards were handed […]

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Arrested Development Movie in…Development?!

source: eonline.com Fans of the illustrious Bluth family can rejoice, with the rumours of an Arrested Development movie finally verified by star Jason Bateman. Bateman has confirmed that show producers Mitch Hurwitz and Ron Howard have started to develop a story and contact cast members for a film adaptation of the cult program. The little […]

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