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Movie Preview: Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story
You either like him or you hate him, so chances are, if you're actually reading this post, you probably like him at least enough to be curious about his latest documentary. Having made films about General Motors, gun control, and the healthcare industry (to name a few), director Michael Moore is at it again, this time taking a look at the economy. His documentary Capitalism: A Love Story examines "the global financial crisis and the U.S.
Michael Moore May Start Directing Feature Films
After his next documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story, hits theaters, rabble-rousing filmmaker Michael Moore may lay low for a while — in the documentary world, that is. Moore recently told the Detroit News that he hopes to take a break from documentary filmmaking and try his hand at writing and directing feature films. He said, "While I've been making [Capitalism] I've been thinking that maybe this will be my last documentary.
Buzz News Roundup, 5/22
- Ben Stiller's getting this year's Generation Award at the MTV Movie Awards. — The Futon Critic
- Apparently there's still hope for Shonda Rhimes's TV newscaster pilot. — New York Times
- Rosario Dawson and Leslie Bibb have joined Kevin James in romantic comedy The Zookeeper.
Briefing Book! Michael Moore on the Big Three Bailout
- Detroit: What does Michael Moore think? Maker of Roger & Me shares thoughts on automaker bailout. — Donklephant
- Congress: Big win for liberals?
Is File Sharing Illegal If Rights Owner Says It's Okay to Share?
I go back and forth on the file sharing debate, unable to find solid footing on just one side of the issue. But when I heard that Michael Moore was releasing his new documentary online as a free download, and was even encouraging watchers to "share it or show it in any way you see fit," I thought "Okay, that works." But unfortunately, after the film showed up on torrent sites, letters of cease-and-desist were delivered to many users, sparking a geographical sharing debate.
Buzz News Roundup, 9/5
- Leisha Hailey's Alice will headline the L Word spinoff. — Variety
- Spike Jonze's Where the Wild Things Are adaptation now has an October 2009 release date. — ComingSoon
- Denzel Washington will star in the post-apocalyptic drama Book of Eli.
Sugar Bits — Wesley Snipes Is Not Going to Jail Just Yet
- After being sentenced to three years in jail, Wesley Snipes was granted bail yesterday in his tax evasion case until his appeal goes through. — TMZ
- Despite false rumors, Usher and his wife Tameka Foster are still happily married and deny reports of a separation. — Us Weekly
- Rappers Kanye West, Method Man, Redman, and their record labels are being sued by Joe Farrell's daughter Kathleen Firrantello for their use of Farrell's music in their songs.
Buzz News Roundup, 5/14
- Point Break is getting a sequel, writes Zap2It, though it's unclear whether Keanu or Swayze will reprise their roles. Also, OMG look at Swayze's hair.
- According to the AP, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is thinking of doing an Apprentice-like reality TV show for "young would-be lawmakers."
- The "politically charged" Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young documentary will get a theatrical release in July, Billboard reports.
- According to Pitchfork, Arcade Fire is scoring The Box, the next movie from Donnie Darko director Richard Kelly, which stars Cameron Diaz and James Marsden.
- TV Guide has the scoop on the new 90210's daddy casting issues.
- According to ComingSoon, Steve Martin will team up with Diane Keaton for yet another project, this time a comedy written by Martin himself.
- Hollywood Reporter has the news that Michael Rappaport will be joining Prison Break.
- ComingSoon reports that the Transformers sequel will probably be in 3-D.
- According to Zap2It, Michael Moore is planning a sequel to his documentary Fahrenheit 9/11.
Oscar Month Kicks Off With a Luncheon
Yesterday afternoon in LA, this year's Oscar nominees got together for a little luncheon to start celebrating themselves. While the show is still in limbo due to the writers' strike, the good news that there have been "breakthroughs" in negotiations keep us hoping that all will be good well before the red carpet kicks off. 2008 Award Season staples Javier Bardem and Casey Affleck were back in suits alongside Juno's Diablo Cody and Ellen Page (who still looks a tad uncomfortable on the red carpet).
Movie Preview: Sicko
Along with the animated rat chefs and dying ladies with stories to tell this Friday, there is Michael Moore and his latest documentary, Sicko, in wide release. The film explores health insurance in the U.S. and how it compares to that of other countries.
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