Tag: Little Miss Sunshine
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‘Miranda’s Victim’ Sneak Peek Re-Traumatizes Abigail Breslin [Exclusive]
As any fan of the true crime genre will know, the wheels of justice turn slowly and oftentimes miss the mark completely. From victims not receiving a fair ending to corruption nailing the wrong person for the crime, the stories that come from the genre are rife with unjust moments. In her latest film, Miranda’s…
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‘As a kid, I’d cry every day seeing homeless people’: Paul Dano on money, fatherhood and being shaved by Brian Cox
With the release of his new film Dumb Money, the endlessly versatile actor talks about turning his back on blockbusters, struggling to lie – and exploring his dark sideThere is versatility in acting and then there is Paul Dano. No sooner had he been seen last year as the masked, panting, clingfilm-wrapped Riddler, who dispatches…
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Alan Arkin Remembered: ‘The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming’ Director Norman Jewison on His ‘Brilliantly Funny’ Friend
Alan Arkin etched many indelible performances over his long career in movies. From heroin-snorting grandfathers (“Little Miss Sunshine”) to ornery movie producers (“Argo”) to harried dentists (“The In-Laws”), Arkin, who died on June 29 at the age of 89, played an extraordinary range of roles with great gusto.But it’s fair to say that none of…
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Alan Arkin Was the Best Part of This Political Thriller
Fewer people in Hollywood have had a career as broad as Alan Arkin, who passed away on June 29 at age 89. While he will forever be remembered for his Oscar-winning performance in Little Miss Sunshine, one of his best works is in another Oscar-nominated movie, but one far less known. We’re talking about the…
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Abigail Breslin Opens Up on Past Abusive Relationship: ‘I Felt Ugly and Hated’
Abigail Breslin is shining a light on domestic violence.The “Little Miss Sunshine” actress took to Instagram to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month and share her personal history of surviving an abusive relationship.“As a Dv survivor, I felt compelled to write a little about my story,” Breslin posted. “I was in a very abusive relationship for…
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The Controversial ’70s TV Hit That Inspired Little Miss Sunshine
When “Little Miss Sunshine” arrived on the scene in 2006, nabbing both Academy Awards and the hearts of American audiences, it captured an era of mid-aughts indie filmmaking that was defined by quirky comedic dysfunction. From “Garden State” and “Napoleon Dynamite” before it, to “Juno” and “500 Days of Summer” after, the road trip movie…
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Why Little Miss Sunshine Writer Michael Arndt Was Fired And Then Rehired
“Little Miss Sunshine” may be the epitome of 2000s indie quirk (in ways both good and bad), but its true legacy lies with the effect it had on the careers of its cast and crew. After all, it was the first movie to really showcase Steve Carell’s range as an actor, proving he could play…
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Top Fox buyer Ray Strache departs studio after two decades (exclusive)
Veteran of more than 22 years played key role in acquiring close to 50 Searchlight titles.Ray Strache, who most recently served as executive vice-president global acquisitions and co-productions at Fox and Fox Searchlight and enjoyed a broad remit with an emphasis on international projects, has left the studio.Strache, a Fox veteran of more than 22…
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Walk of Fame Honoree Alan Arkin Talks Journey From Second City to ‘Kominsky Method’
Alan Arkin turned 85 earlier this year, yet he has always seemed timeless. With a career spanning more than 60 years, it’s difficult to fathom when there was ever a time when Arkin wasn’t part of the culture. He was an early member of the Second City theater troupe before making his Oscar-nominated film debut…