Tag Archives: Rooney Mara

Who Will Win “Best Actress?”

Posted on February 26, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s my pick: Or maybe … A long shot, I know, but the pull of the film noir fan in me is strong.

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Vanity Fair “Hollywood Issue” Hits Newstands.

Posted on January 31, 2012 by jlmicek

… and with it, the entirely justified annual spate of stories about why the cover stars are so … ahhh … lacking in diversity (save the inclusion of Paula Patton and Adepero Oduye). Here’s a scan of the cover: Included … Continue reading →

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Is Rooney Mara Using Fashion To Wage An Oscar Bid?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by jlmicek

That’s the intriguing question posed in The Daily Beast this morning about the “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” star, who’s been turning heads across the globe with a series of striking red carpet outfits. The Daily Beast’s Isabel Wilkinson writes: … Continue reading →

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Daniel Craig: “I Love Playing Bond. It’s Fantastic.”

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jlmicek

With news that his bosses want at MGM him for five more “James Bond” films, Brit actor Daniel Craig is sending out some encouraging signs about playing the immortal secret agent as production gears up for “Skyfall,” the Sam Mendes-directed … Continue reading →

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What “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” Can Teach Hollywood About Remakes.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jlmicek

Writing in The Guardian this morning, film critic Phil Hoad says Hollywood should take note of the new David Fincher-directed remake of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” With the film industry set to finish the year about $1 billion … Continue reading →

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Hollywood’s No Good, Very Bad Weekend.

Posted on December 12, 2011 by jlmicek

Happy Monday, Everyone. Unless, of course, you’re a studio executive somehow connected to “New Year’s Eve.” You can go back to bed and pull the covers over your head. Hollywood suffered its worst weekends in years over the weekend, with … Continue reading →

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“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” — New Trailer.

Posted on September 22, 2011 by jlmicek

The English-language filmed version of Stieg Larsson’s novel hits screens in December. It stars Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara. Here’s the poster: And here’s the new trailer:

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