Teaser Trailer: ‘The Hunger Games’ starring Jennifer Lawrence
August 29, 2011 by Lance Carter
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The Hunger Games: Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Part twisted entertainment, part government intimidation tactic, the Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
Director: Gary Ross
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland, Wes Bentley, Toby Jones, Amandla Stenberg, Alexander Ludwig, Isabelle Fuhrman, Jacqueline Emerson, Paula Malcomson, Dayo Okeniyi, Jack Quaid, Leven Rambin, Willow Shields
In Theaters: March 23rd, 2012
Trailer: “Margin Call” starring Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons, Demi Moore, Stanley Tucci
July 25, 2011 by Lance Carter
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Margin Call: Set in the high-stakes world of the financial industry, Margin Call is a thriller entangling the key players at an investment firm during one perilous 24-hour period in the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis. When an entry-level analyst unlocks information that could prove to be the downfall of the firm, a roller-coaster ride ensues as decisions both financial and moral catapult the lives of all involved to the brink of disaster. 
Cast: Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons, Zachary Quinto, Penn Badgley, Simon Baker, Mary McDonnell, Demi Moore, Stanley Tucci
Writter/Director: J.C. Chandor
3 Clips from “Captain America: The First Avenger” (Updated)
July 14, 2011 by Lance Carter
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Here are 2 clips from Captain America: The First Avenger and yes, it does look cool. Very cool.
Starring Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Hugo Weaving, Sebastian Stan, Toby Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Dominic Cooper, Tommy Lee Jones, Stanley Tucci, and Neal McDonough, the film tells the story of Steve Rogers. When he volunteers to participate in an experimental program for the Army, he’s turned into Captain America, the first Avenger.
The movie comes out in July 22, 2011. Or the 21st if you’re in San Diego for Comic-Con.
Trailer 2: “Captain America: The First Avenger” starring Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving
June 24, 2011 by Lance Carter
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Captain America: The First Avenger – When Steve Rogers is refused enlistment in the United States army during World War II, he is determined to find some way to serve despite his physical weakness. He jumps at the chance to take part in a military experiment that transforms him into the supersoldier known as Captain America. He and his companions Bucky Barnes and Peggy Carter battle a malevolent group called HYDRA and Hitler’s chief weapons researcher, a man known as the Red Skull.
Director: Joe Johnston
Cast: Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Dominic Cooper, Toby Jones, Neal McDonough, Derek Luke, Stanley Tucci
Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
In Theaters: July 22, 2011 – From this trailer, I wish it were today!
Trailer: ‘Captain America’ starring Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving
March 24, 2011 by Lance Carter
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Captain America: The First Avenger: The film will focus on the early days of the Marvel Universe when Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America. As Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull (Hugo Weaving.) from trailers.apple.com
Director: Joe Johnston
Cast: Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Dominic Cooper, Toby Jones, Neal McDonough, Derek Luke, Stanley Tucci
Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
Trailer: Easy A
July 8, 2010 by Lance Carter
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Easy A: After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl (Emma Stone) sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne’s in “The Scarlet Letter,” which she is currently studying in school – until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.
Director: Will Gluck
Cast: Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Amanda Bynes, Thomas Haden Church, Patricia Clarkson, Cam Gigandet, Lisa Kudrow, Malcolm MacDowell, Aly Michalka, Stanley Tucci
Click below for the trailer
Lend Me A Tenor’s Mary Catherine Garrison talks about how she got her start and working with such a talented cast
May 4, 2010 by Lance Carter
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 16:20 — 11.3MB)
The Tony Nominations just came out and one of the funniest shows of the season, Lend Me A Tenor, was nominated for Best Revival of a Play.
I saw the show when I was in New York and it was hands down the best show I saw that week – and I saw some great shows! The moment the lights went down to the curtain call (one of the most inspired curtain calls I’ve ever seen), I never stopped laughing. Lend Me A Tenor does not disappoint.
One of the reasons the show is so good is because of Mary Catherine Garrison. She plays Maggie, Max’s (Justin Bartha) love interest in a show that is over-flowing with talent. Directed by Stanley Tucci, is also stars Tony Shalhoub, Anthony LaPaglia, Jan Maxwell and Brooke Adams, Mary Catherine shines in the role as the”virginal” damsel.
She’s got such a great story on how she got her first Broadway role working with Nathan Lane. Whether you want to work in theater or not, this interview is priceless on how she got her start.
As always, I recommend listening to the interview if you have the time.
So, as the curtain comes up you’re the very first person we see on stage. What was that feeling on opening night?
Mary Catherine Garrison: Every time I start a new show I think “This is my last chance to run away, to never be heard from or seen again.” So, I had that feeling like I always do. But it’s also neat—I’m trying to think of how many shows I’ve been on stage when they start—and it feels like an honor, but it also feels like a lot of pressure to get the ball rolling and make sure your energy is up there where it needs to be. Especially for something like this.
The cast is obviously amazing. You get a chance to run around and have fun with them night after night.
Oh, my God, it’s so stimulating. This is one of the best jobs I’ve ever had hands down, because everybody’s so good at their job and so creative. They never stop working. Tony Shalhoub is a maniac. He works on his bits. He’s still working on stuff. When he’s not onstage, he’s backstage running through things, trying to figure out certain jokes. And just the other night I was backstage with Justin and Tony and I lost some laughs that I had since the beginning, and we talked it. We were whispering. We practiced different versions of what it could be, and we figured it out and I got it back. Everyone’s so generous, and there are no crazy egos in this cast. It’s really stimulating and fun. I just feel really, really lucky to be a part of it. Everybody says stuff like that, but I actually really mean it. [LAUGHTER]
And Justin Bartha, this is his first Broadway show and it looks like he’s been doing this for years.
That’s what I’ve been saying, you’d never know this was his supposed debut. He did do plays in high school, but obviously that was a few years ago. He’s just blown me away. I love being on stage with him. I love watching him. I love watching him and Tony. I literally stand backstage and watch some of their scenes every single night. I think they’re so delicious together. And he’s just game, he’s a pleasure.
Stanley Tucci on his ‘Lovely Bones’ character: “Finding that person was not pleasent”
December 22, 2009 by Lance Carter
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Actors Roundtable: 6 Great actors talk about acting
December 17, 2009 by Lance Carter
Filed under Acting Tips, Videos
These 3 videos are worth your time to watch. Colin Firth, Morgan Freeman, Christoph Waltz, Peter Sarsgaard, Nicholas Cage and Stanley Tucci talking acting.
Enjoy!
Is acting art?
What do you do when you disagree with a director?
Do you need someone to provoke your performance?
Stanley Tucci on ‘The Lovely Bones’ and working Meryl Streep
December 7, 2009 by Lance Carter
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From wsj.com:
The Wall Street Journal: How did you decide to take on this part of a rapist and murderer?
Mr. Tucci: I really trusted Peter [Jackson] and his wife, Fran. In the original draft of the script that I read, that scene was more graphic. In the film, everything is left to your imagination, which is how it should be— it makes everything so much more scary and more interesting. Also, much of the movie was shooting in Pennsylvania, so I knew I could take a train and commute home to see my family [in upstate New York]. I also brought my family when we shot in New Zealand. I don’t think I could have done the part if I had been by myself.
Even though Saoirse Ronan [who plays the young girl] is a professional actor, did you have to gauge how much you could push her emotionally?
Yes, because it’s scary material and she’s a kid. As a parent, after every take, I’d ask her if she was OK, and she would do the same thing to me. I begged Pete to shoot in one day, but we ended up needing a day and a half. And it was at the end of the shoot, so I had to wait five months to shoot it. Once it was done, I felt so free. I like to joke a lot, and I think it’s vital for something like this.
You shot “Julie & Julia” immediately after this film, which must have been a relief.
That film was the antidote to this one, and was exactly what I needed to do. I stayed at home, worked with Meryl, laughed a ton and made martinis every night. We’re like two children together and laugh all the time, which is why we get along so well. Plus, she’s completely fearless as an actress.
In the spring, you’ll be making your debut as a theater director on “Lend Me a Tenor.” How did the project come about?
I’ve done plays all my life and the Araca Group, the guys who did “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune” [with Mr. Tucci in 2002], have been after me to do another, but I couldn’t. I have three little kids and that play almost killed me. I hate the schedule and I don’t believe in eight shows a week. But directing is different. And this play is hilarious. All of the cheap gags that you find in farces are in this one farce. I would go crazy just being an actor. That’s why I started writing and directing. I don’t like being at the mercy of people I don’t like or trust.
