SAN FRANCISCO — There’s something brewing on director Francis Ford Coppola’s Northern California vintery/chateau/filmmaking hideaway, and it’s more than the wine.
This afternoon, the acclaimed director, perhaps known best for The Godfather films and the Vietnam epic Apocalypse Now, and head of American Zoetrope (the indie before indies were chic), announced he’s throwing his mogul [...]
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Hail to the Coppola? — Mogul Challenges Establishment
August 6th, 1999 by B. Scott O'Malley · No Comments
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‘Blair Witch’ Creators’ Bewitching Future
August 6th, 1999 by B. Scott O'Malley · No Comments
“We’re not a flash in the pan. I’m so sick of hearing that. Ask the people at Sundance who loved Blair whether or not we’re a flash in the pan.”
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“Anti-Kubrick” Celebrates New Unauthorized Bio
July 25th, 1999 by B. Scott O'Malley · No Comments
“(Kubrick) was like a submarine. Always waiting for my big juicy ship to pass in the night so that he could torpedo it and save all the pieces for himself.”
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Spielberg Issues 10 Cinema Commandments to George Lucas
June 22nd, 1999 by B. Scott O'Malley · No Comments
WESTWOOD — Director Steven Spielberg announced a new set of filmmaking standards to an enthusiastic mix of Hollywood insiders and journalists at a late morning, last minute press extravaganza at the Bruin Theater, catching many of the industry’s media elite off guard. The veteran director dropped what some are calling a “new Magna Carta” at [...]
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Lucas Announces STAR WARS Episode 2
May 31st, 1999 by B. Scott O'Malley · No Comments
When asked about the return of droopy-eared alien from THE PHANTOM MENACE, Lucas looked uncomfortable. “I like French toast,” he replied, “but does that make me French?” and then began staring up at the ceiling.
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Actual Hollywood Rejection Letter
February 2nd, 1999 by B. Scott O'Malley · No Comments
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If AnARcHy 101 Picked the Oscars 1999
February 1st, 1999 by B. Scott O'Malley · No Comments
Best Director, Using Index Cards and Picnic Baskets
Daniel Myrick and Ed Sanchez, The Blair Witch Project
Best Picture, Kevin Smith’s Mind
Dogma
Best Sentimental Performance, Non-Robin-Williams
John Ratzenberger as Mr. Potato Head, Toy Story 2
Best Reason to Mispronounce “Jan de Bont.”
The Haunting
Outstanding Performance by a Cocker Spaniel
Julia Roberts, Runaway Bride
Outstanding Performance by a Bitchy Child
Haley Joel Osment, The Sixth [...]
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If AnARcHy 101 Picked the Oscars 1998
January 4th, 1998 by B. Scott O'Malley · No Comments
Best Movie About Water
Halloween: H20
Wisest Use of Leonardo DiCaprio
The Man In The Iron Mask
Best Movie Having to Do With Circular Things
tie: Sphere and Rounders
Honorary “We’re Not Gonna Take It!” Award
Dee Snider’s Strangeland
Best Asian Transvestite Exploitation Film
Mulan
Best Picture With A Number in the Title That’s Between 1,999 and 2,003
Blues Brothers 2000
Best Talking Parrot Movie
Spice World
Best Film [...]
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If AnARcHy 101 Picked the Oscars 1997
February 2nd, 1997 by B. Scott O'Malley · No Comments
Best Actor
Martin Sheen, Spawn
Best Tibet Movie
Raiders of the Lost Ark (video)
Best Irish Steerage Drowning Scenes
Mr. Magoo
Best Southern Lawyer Movie
tie: Volcano and Dante’s Peak
Niftiest Lesbian Overtones in a Film or Short Subject
Alien Resurrection
Best Post-Apocalyptic Kevin Costner Movie
Half-Baked
Best Three Hours Spent Playing Videogames in Lobby
Jackie Brown
Best Ship Disaster Special Effects
Speed 2: Cruise Control
Best Bees
Ulee’s [...]
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If AnARcHy 101 Picked the Oscars 1996
January 5th, 1996 by B. Scott O'Malley · No Comments
Best Film About a Crippled Pornographer
Secrets and Lies
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