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Moneyball – Blu-ray Review

Jan 12, 2012, 21:43 GMT

Thanks to the banter between Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill and the incredible screenplay from Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin, Moneyball is an entertaining drama – even if you could care less about the sport of baseball. ... more

55th Annual Times BFI London Film Festival The Ides of March Photocall Pictures

Oct 21, 2011, 12:22 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 55th Annual Times BFI London Film Festival The Ides of March Photocall. ... more

55th Annual Times BFI London Film Festival The Ides Of March Premiere Pictures

Oct 21, 2011, 12:01 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 55th Annual Times BFI London Film Festival The Ides Of March Premiere. ... more

Moneyball Oakland Premiere Pictures

Sep 22, 2011, 12:24 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Moneyball Oakland Premiere. ... more

Malek hooks up with P.T. Anderson film

Jun 7, 2011, 19:24 GMT

Rami Malek has joined the cast of Paul Thomas Anderson's untitled religious drama. ... more

Amy Adams boards P.T. Anderson drama

Jun 2, 2011, 18:07 GMT

Amy Adams has joined the cast of Paul Thomas Anderson's untitled religious drama. ... more

Joaquin Phoenix could join Hoffman in Anderson film

Apr 13, 2011, 19:21 GMT

Joaquin Phoenix is in talks to join the cast of Paul Thomas Anderson's untitled religious drama, opposite Philip Seymour Hoffman. ... more

Clooney's 'Ides of March' gets a release date

Mar 4, 2011, 14:57 GMT

Sony has set a limited release date of October 14 for George Clooney's 'The Ides of March,' an adaptation of the 2008 Broadway play 'Farragut North.'  ... more

Jack Goes Boating – DVD Review

Jan 31, 2011, 15:13 GMT

Two sweet lonely souls meet and begin changing for the better as they pursue a relationship.  But will the friends who introduced them completely sabotage any hopes they have of lasting happiness? Philip Seymour Hoffman demonstrates once again his incredible talent as an actor, and adds to his credits a stunning directorial debut in Jack Goes Boating.

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'Moneyball' to be released next fall

Nov 24, 2010, 19:49 GMT

Sony will release the Brad Pitt starrer 'Moneyball' on Sept. 23, 2011.
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Jack Goes Boating – Movie Review 2

Sep 24, 2010, 14:06 GMT

Jack is a sensitive soul who would like to date someone nice.  His limo driving partner and friend Clyde (John Ortiz) decides to set him up with his wife’s funeral home co-worker Connie (Amy Ryan) even though Jack feels unready for such a challenge. ... more

Jack Goes Boating – Movie Review

Sep 17, 2010, 16:03 GMT

Nothing new here, just four highly polished performances, a kiss and a tear at the end, and black ink on the bottom line. ... more

Philip Seymour Hoffman attending the Jack Goes Boating Los Angeles Premiere Pictures

Sep 16, 2010, 20:25 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Philip Seymour Hoffman attending the Jack Goes Boating Los Angeles Premiere. ... more

George Clooney prepping 'Farragut North' cast

Sep 2, 2010, 1:25 GMT

George Clooney is preparing to direct the political drama 'Farragut North' in February, with offers out to Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti and Chris Pine. ... more

Pratt prepares for 'Moneyball'

Jul 14, 2010, 1:45 GMT

Chris Pratt is ready to suit up for Columbia Pictures’ 'Moneyball.' ... more

Kathryn Morris likes to play 'Moneyball'

Jul 13, 2010, 2:10 GMT

Kathryn Morris is in talks to join the cast of the Columbia Pictures baseball film 'Moneyball.' ... more

Hoffman, Wright love their 'Moneyball'

May 14, 2010, 21:47 GMT

Philip Seymour Hoffman and Robin Wright are close to joining Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill in Columbia Pictures' 'Moneyball.' ... more

Pirate Radio - DVD Review

Apr 14, 2010, 14:21 GMT

If you were an adolescent in 1966, Pirate Radio is going to be a visual and audio treat that you will want to experience through multiple viewings. ... more

Pirate Radio – Blu-ray Review

Apr 14, 2010, 11:53 GMT

In 1960s Britain, if the BBC didn’t play it you didn’t hear it.  Several independent radio stations set up on ships offshore and broadcast rock to the hungry rock starved public.  The government was not amused, but this film inspired by the situation has the power to amuse and delight.  Rock on! ... more

Magnolia - Blu-ray Review

Jan 22, 2010, 13:52 GMT

Director Paul Thomas Anderson took the success of Boogie Nights and parlayed it into another multiple character film that was even longer than its predecessor.  You might think that this “more of the same” plan would blow up in his face, but weaving in some urban legends only produced a fascinating film.   ... more

P.T. Anderson working on next film

Dec 4, 2009, 1:29 GMT

Writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson (''There Will Be Blood'') is working on an untitled drama that would star Philip Seymour Hoffman.  
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Pirate Radio hits the big screen and M&C’s giving away copies of the soundtrack

Nov 13, 2009, 11:21 GMT

Focus Features is set to release the rocking comedy Pirate Radio today, Nov. 13th, and M&C’s giving away five copies of the soundtrack to keep fans rocking. ... more

Ricky Gervais' email plea to Philip Seymour Hoffman

Sep 26, 2009, 9:00 GMT

Ricky Gervais told Philip Seymour Hoffman he had testicle implants. ... more

Doubt – Blu-ray Review

Apr 13, 2009, 13:21 GMT

This story of a potential molestation by a Catholic priest may be timely (though set in the 60s) with the press about such tragedies in the church, but that’s only a portion of what the film is about.  Certainly, the film is an actor’s showcase as all four of the lead roles wound up nominated for an Oscar.  Alas, no one carried a gold statue away.   ... more

Capote/In Cold Blood - Blu-ray Review

Feb 27, 2009, 13:46 GMT

Sony gives us what I believe is our first Blu-ray double feature from a major studio and this smart pairing doesn't disappoint. 'Capote'/'In Cold Blood' tackles both the biopic of famed eccentric novelist Truman Capote who wrote non-fiction marvel 'In Cold Blood' and an adaptation of the book itself. ... more

Philip Seymour Hoffman's Oscar fear

Jan 17, 2009, 11:00 GMT

Philip Seymour Hoffman was 'terrified' to receive an Oscar. ... more

Philip Seymour Hoffman's economy music

Jan 3, 2009, 8:00 GMT

Philip Seymour Hoffman thinks 60s pop music will help people through the credit crunch. ... more

In photos: 'Doubt New York Premiere'

Dec 8, 2008, 20:12 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Doubt New York Premiere.' ... more

Philip Seymour Hoffman's fame hate

Nov 15, 2008, 11:00 GMT

Philip Seymour Hoffman says fame is 'like losing your left arm'. ... more

In photos: 'Premiere of Synecdoche, New York in New York City'

Oct 16, 2008, 17:50 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Premiere of Synecdoche, New York in New York City.' ... more

Johnny Depp wanted for the new Riddler?

Jul 31, 2008, 9:40 GMT

Johnny Depp has reportedly been approached to play a villain in the next Batman movie. ... more

DVD Review: Twister (Two-Disc Special Edition)

May 7, 2008, 13:17 GMT

As fast and furious as the tornadoes that are the villains of this film, Twister is mindless fun (well, unless you happen to be in the path of a tornado) that offers some great action scenes as well as thrill and chills. Watch out for that flying cow! ... more

DVD Review: The Savages

May 1, 2008, 15:25 GMT

The Philip Seymour Hoffman festival continues as I sit down with another of his films.  He provides a solid performance here again, but the real kudos goes to his co-star Laura Linney who snagged an Oscar nomination out of the film.   ... more

DVD Review: Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead

Apr 22, 2008, 15:17 GMT

Legendary director Sidney Lumet leads a high octane cast through some great paces with this melodrama (as Lumet calls it, we might say crime thriller).  The Devil’s in the details and this film excels in the devilish performance department.   ... more

Twister roars onto DVD, Blu-ray and HD-DVD in Two-Disc Special Edition

Mar 31, 2008, 14:43 GMT

Twister, the “terrifying tornado adventure that blew audiences out of the theatre,” will be released in a new Two-Disc Special Edition on May 6 by Warner Home Video. It will be offered in DVD and Blu-ray simultaneously, as well as on HD-DVD 3 weeks later. ... more

Richard Curtis shooting The Boat that Rocked

Mar 5, 2008, 12:27 GMT

Shooting has started on Richard Curtis’ new comedy The Boat That Rocked – which will star Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans, Nick Frost and Kenneth Branagh. ... more

Philip Seymour Hoffman's nude shocker

Feb 29, 2008, 11:35 GMT

Philip Seymour Hoffman has topped a list of the 10 Worst Nude Film Scenes of all time. ... more

Viola Davis set to star in Doubt

Dec 12, 2007, 16:56 GMT

Viola Davis has signed on to play Mrs. Muller for Miramax’s screen take on John Patrick Shanley's Tony-winning play Doubt. ... more

M&C’s giving away Charlie Wilson’s War gift packs

Dec 12, 2007, 0:14 GMT

Tom Hanks returns to the big screen with Charlie Wilson’s War and M&C’s giving away gift packs from the film! ... more

Rudin, Hoffman and Streep have 'Doubt'

Apr 20, 2007, 12:59 GMT

Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman are now in negotiation to star in the screen adaptation of the John Patrick Shanley play 'Doubt.' ... more

DVD Review: Infamous

Feb 12, 2007, 13:22 GMT

Though it tells the same story as Capote, Infamous is a different film and well worth your attention thanks to an excellent portrayal by Toby Jones.  They should share the Oscar and Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Oscar should spend six month’s out of the year on Jones’ mantel. ... more

DVD Review: Mission: Impossible III (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)

Oct 30, 2006, 15:53 GMT

Thanks to huge explosions and a fast-paced plot, Mission: Impossible III is one rollercoaster ride of a popcorn action movie that manages to be entertaining from start to finish. ... more

Mission Impossible III hits DVD on single and double disc editions

Aug 11, 2006, 17:51 GMT

Paramount Home Entertainment has announced the Tom Cruise summer blockbuster Mission Impossible III will arrive on DVD in both single and double disc editions on Oct. 30th. The single disc edition has a suggested retail price of $19.99 and the double disc edition will have a suggested retail price of $24.99. ... more

Movie Review: Strangers With Candy

Jun 27, 2006, 14:18 GMT

With entirely too much attitude for average film viewers “Strangers With Candy” remains a flat-out funny show that never stops rockin’ until the fat lady sings. ... more

Oscar winning actor, Philip Seymour Hoffman and O'Donnell expecting child

Jun 23, 2006, 16:45 GMT

Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman and his girlfriend, Mimi O'Donnell, are expecting their second child together according to media reports in the US. ... more

Poseidon tanks - MI3 sails for second straight weekend at box offices

May 15, 2006, 8:21 GMT

New York - The Tom Cruise vehicle 'Mission Impossible III' revved past the box office competition for a second straight weekend with a three-day gross of 24.5 million dollars, according to preliminary studio estimates. ... more

DVD Review: Capote

Mar 15, 2006, 15:39 GMT

Fans of Truman Capote’s writing, the story of In Cold Blood, or bio-films in general will enjoy Capote. Philip Seymour Hoffman is dead on as Truman Capote and, in my opinion, deserved his win for best actor. The film takes its time telling the story behind the writing of In Cold Blood, and how writing the book changed Capote’s life. ... more

Philip Seymour Hoffman is savage

Mar 8, 2006, 11:51 GMT

Philip Seymour Hoffman, who Sunday walked away with the lead actor Oscar(R) for 'Capote' is going 'savage' for Fox Searchlight Pictures. ... more

Philip Seymour Hoffman wins for 'Capote'

Mar 6, 2006, 3:37 GMT

Best actor in a leading role Oscar® went to Philip Seymour Hoffman for ‘Capote’ who played author Truman Capote in the years leading up to the writing of his best known book “In Cold Blood”. ... more

Another new tv spot for Mission: Impossible 3 online!

Feb 12, 2006, 14:17 GMT

We have added a link to a new TV spot for Mission: Impossible 3. The upcoming third chapter stars Tom Cruise, and is directed by the creator of Lost, J. J. Abrams. ... more

Movie Review 2: Capote

Sep 30, 2005, 10:16 GMT

Entertainment by Philip Seymour Hoffman both fun and heartbreaking in the enthralling retelling of the American saga that was the end of Truman Capote. ... more

Movie Review: Capote

Sep 28, 2005, 9:40 GMT

CAPOTE is a fascinating portrait of modern literature's most eccentric personality.  Thanks to a layered performance by Philip Seymour Hoffman and the non-judgmental eye of director Bennett Miller, the film does for Truman Capote what Capote sought to do for two murderers.  It returns him to humanity.  ... more