Alan Arkin News

Sunshine Cleaning – Blu-ray Review

Aug 23, 2009, 13:17 GMT

Anyone who notices ‘From the producers of Little Miss Sunshine’ proudly displayed over the equally sunny title ‘Sunshine Cleaning’ will know exactly what their in for here: a quirky, festival-brewed dramedy that coasts on self-conscious realism. Amy Adams and Emily Blunt do their part but it’s a little been there, done that for me.  ... more

Marley And Me (3-disc Bad Dog Edition) – Blu-ray Review

Apr 6, 2009, 12:14 GMT

George Carlin called pets “tiny tragedies” because you know that you’ll outlive them.  Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston star in this tearjerker about the world’s worst dog and the family that loves him.  I also loved that Fox is taking the idea from another studio and including a bonus I like with this family film on Blu-ray. ... more

DVD Review: Gattaca (Special Edition)

Mar 19, 2008, 15:17 GMT

No this is not about “Attica” (cue Al Pacino to start yelling) but a science fiction tale of what happens in our brave new world when we can genetically engineer the people in it.  Looking at the papers today you might wonder if it is science fact.   ... more

DVD Review: Rendition

Feb 19, 2008, 15:09 GMT

The title refers to ‘extraordinary rendition’, the act of which the US can grab suspected terrorists and move them to another country to be tortured for info without any legal ramifications or restraints. ... more

Alan Arkin joins Marley & Me

Jan 10, 2008, 12:51 GMT

Alan Arkin has joined Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston for Fox 2000’s Marley & Me – which will start shooting in the spring. The film is an adaptation of the John Grogan novel and is being directed by David Frankel. ... more

Production starts on 'Get Smart'

Apr 12, 2007, 0:33 GMT

Filming has begun on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ comedy “Get Smart,” starring Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway.  ... more

Back stage at the Oscars with Alan Arkin: The press interview

Mar 6, 2007, 6:48 GMT

At the Academy Awards every year, after the winners receive their Oscar, they are herded into a photograph room for their official photos and then into the press room where international press have an opportunity to 'talk' with the winners.

Here is the interview with Alan Arkin- best performance by an actor in a supporting  role.

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Alan Arkin is the Chief for 'Get Smart'

Mar 6, 2007, 1:24 GMT

Oscar winner Alan Arkin has snagged the coveted role of the chief on 'Get Smart.' ... more

Oscar© Buzz

Feb 20, 2007, 13:06 GMT

You see it more an more every day in parts of Los Angeles, people huddled together at Starbucks, Seven-Elevens and even Albertsons. ... more

Movie Review: Raising Flagg

Jan 31, 2007, 13:24 GMT

Alan Arkin tries, but fails, as the gold standard curmudgeon who never had it so good. ... more