Archive for Leonardo DiCaprio
GRADE: C+
The J. Edgar previews have Oscar potential written all over them. Unfortunately, the film does not. Leo works as J. Edgar Hoover, but I have strong doubts this will be his breakthrough earning him his first Oscar statue. The film itself probably won’t warrant much Oscar attention either. As a historical buff, this film appealed to me as I got an inside look at the Inception — yeah I went there — of the FBI and its relationship to shaping our government. Otherwise, there wasn’t a whole lot going on that kept me interested.
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio to Collaborate on 5th Film with ‘The Gambler’
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If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it…right? Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese have teamed up for four films over the past decade; Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed and Shutter Island. This abundance of consistent collaboration seems to irk a lot of moviegoers out there, as they’d like Marty and Leo alike to work with different talent. But all the above films are top-notch, so I say: Why the hell not? Well, we have a scoop from The Hollywood Reporter that Marty and The Departed screenwriter William Monahan are developing a remake of The Gambler – the 1974 movie starring James Caan as an English professor with a gambling addiction. And as you’d assume, they want Leo to star.
Awhile back Barrett dropped word that Leo would be in the upcoming Clint Eastwood flick J. Edgar. The leading man will be playing J. Edgar Hoover himself, the bizare individual who founded the FBI. Today we get our first look at the film that is sure to be a hit with Eastwood and Leo on the same team. Hit the jump for larger pic of Leo, a look at John Turturro’s character in Cars 2, and a look at the X-Men: First Class logo.
Nolan and DiCaprio Excluded From Oscar Nominees — Typical Academy Antics
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As many movie buffs know, the Academy Award nominations were announced yesterday for the 83rd Oscars ceremony set to take place on February 27th. Of course not all of our favorite movies, actors, directors, or writers can be nominated; but seriously, some of the snubs by the snobs on the nomination panel are starting to get a little sickening. This year’s list of nominees is not only missing a few notable names, but features an actress being placed into the wrong category. The list this year is so absurd in places it has infuriated me so much I will vent to anyone who says “Oscars.” Hit the jump to read my frustrations with this year’s nominees.
Leonardo DiCaprio to Play America’s First Serial Killer in ‘The Devil in the White City’
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If there’s one thing that can be said about Leonardo DiCaprio, it’s that he’s an actor who continually strives to challenge himself. Coming off arguably the best year of his career with Shutter Island and Inception, Leo is currently slated to portray J. Edgar Hoover in Clint Eastwood’s upcoming biopic of the controversial co-founder of the FBI in Hoover. But one glaring omission in Leo’s already legendary career is playing a bad guy. Sure, he’s played a morally-ambiguous protagonist before, but he’s never been a full-fledged villain. Well, that’s all about to change as Deadline is reporting (via First Showing) that Leo is set to play America’s first serial killer in the big screen adaption of The Devil in the White City.
Early Inception Reviews are in. The Consensus? “Masterpiece”
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Just stare in wonderment at the picture above because it’s just the tip of the iceberg of things to come. Inception doesn’t open until next Friday, but the film is currently sitting pretty at a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes (note that as more reviews come in, that number could change). Today, Warner Bros. lifted the embargo restricting bloggers and critics who attended early media screenings of Inception, from posting their reviews. And from what I’ve seen, we are in for the movie of a lifetime. Words like “Brilliant, “Masterpiece,” “Incredible,” and “Spectacular” are just a tiny portion of the near-perfect, glowing reviews that have surfaced online. I’ve compiled snippets from all of the reviews thus far, to increase your already sky-high anticipation.
MUST MASH: Absolutely Incredible Inception ‘Character Featurette’
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Last night lucky viewers of NBC shows were treated to a two-minute “Character Featurette” of Inception that breaks down each player of the film’s dream-heist squad. That featurette was released online today on MSN, and it’s absolutely incredible! You may remember a few weeks ago when we posted the awesome character posters for each actor in the film, featuring: Leonardo DiCaprio as “The Extractor,” Joseph Gordon-Levitt as “The Point Man,” Ellen Page as “The Architect,” Marion Cottilard as “The Shade,” Tom Hardy as “The Forger,” and Cillian Murphy as “The Mark.” The featurette includes A LOT of breathtaking new footage and seems an attempt to provide viewers with a better understanding of the film’s cerebral plot.
Leonardo DiCaprio Confirmed to Play J. Edgar Hoover in Clint Eastwood’s Biopic
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A couple months ago we reported that Leonardo DiCaprio was in “early talks” to play eccentric FBI founder J. Edgar Hoover in Clint Eastwood’s biopic, currently being labeled Hoover. That report is now confirmed as Deadline is now stating that Leo has officially signed on to star in the project. The script was written by Oscar-winning screenwriter of Milk, Dustin Lance Black, with the project being fast-tracked at Warner Bros. to get production underway later this year.
Inception Behind-The-Scenes Featurette
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With the release date for Inception rapidly approaching, Warner Bros. has begun to hit the promotional trail hard, specifically with a bombardment of thrilling new TV spots airing during the NBA playoffs. Today, a new behind-the-scenes featurette debuted on Yahoo!, that has also been playing during the “First Look” segment at AMC theaters before the previews. The video features interviews with both writer/director Christopher Nolan and star Leonardo DiCaprio talking about the making of the film.
Mel Gibson’s Upcoming Viking Film May Be His Last Time In The Director’s Chair
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Several months ago we reported that Mel Gibson was returning to the director’s chair after a five-year absence. The passion project is a ‘Viking epic’ that Gibson has been fantasizing about making since he was a teenager. Gibson has already won a Best Director Oscar for Braveheart and many consider his historical interpretations of the death of Jesus Christ (Passion of the Christ) and the brutal world of the ancient Mayans (Apocalypto) as visionary cinema. Unfortunately, this newest historical epic, according to Gibson himself, may be his last time directing.
