In 1989, with a budget of a quarter-million dollars, Whit Stillman couldn’t afford to make a true period piece, which is why Metropolitan is vaguely set “not so long ago.” This phrase, tinged with the melancholy that imbues the film, also serves as the title for a modest new companion to Stillman’s career, Whit Stillman: Not So Long Ago, which features a long interview, critical essays by Serge Bozon, Charlotte Garson, Félix Rehm, and Beatrice Loayza, and a dossier of materials from the production of Metropolitan put together by Haden Guest.
Also included in the book are some of Stillman’s writings from various magazines (mostly book reviews), but anyone hoping for a fount of the filmmaker’s prose waiting to be discovered will be disappointed, as these brief pieces are mostly disposable. The real value of Not So Long Ago is found in the lengthy conversation between Stillman and the book’s editor,...
Also included in the book are some of Stillman’s writings from various magazines (mostly book reviews), but anyone hoping for a fount of the filmmaker’s prose waiting to be discovered will be disappointed, as these brief pieces are mostly disposable. The real value of Not So Long Ago is found in the lengthy conversation between Stillman and the book’s editor,...
- 9/7/2023
- by Seth Katz
- Slant Magazine
Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine’s president of TV and film, Lauren Neustadter, will be honored as producers of the year next month at The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors’ 2021 Caucus Awards.
The Caucus also announced on Monday morning that Gail Katz, who is a professor of cinematic arts at USC as well as the Mary Pickford Endowed Chair and faculty chair of the School of Cinematic Arts, will receive the educator of the year award.
Previously announced honorees include Aaron Sorkin, director Susanne Bier, “Black-ish” star and emerging producer Marsai Martin and Vin Di Bona. Presenters include Caucus co-chair Robert Papazian, Nicole Kidman, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group chairman Donna Langley and “America’s Funniest Home Videos” host Alfonso Ribeiro.
Hosted by “Grey’s Anatomy” actor James Pickets Jr., the evening will also include the presentation of the Humanitarian Award to community leaders and philanthropists Jeanne and her late husband Tom Townsend.
The Caucus also announced on Monday morning that Gail Katz, who is a professor of cinematic arts at USC as well as the Mary Pickford Endowed Chair and faculty chair of the School of Cinematic Arts, will receive the educator of the year award.
Previously announced honorees include Aaron Sorkin, director Susanne Bier, “Black-ish” star and emerging producer Marsai Martin and Vin Di Bona. Presenters include Caucus co-chair Robert Papazian, Nicole Kidman, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group chairman Donna Langley and “America’s Funniest Home Videos” host Alfonso Ribeiro.
Hosted by “Grey’s Anatomy” actor James Pickets Jr., the evening will also include the presentation of the Humanitarian Award to community leaders and philanthropists Jeanne and her late husband Tom Townsend.
- 2/8/2021
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors said Tuesday that The Trial of the Chicago 7 writer-director Aaron Sorkin, Bird Box director Susanne Bier, Black-ish co-star Marsai Martin and executive producer Vin Di Bona will receive awards at the group’s 38th annual Caucus Awards Gala.
The virtual ceremony is set for March 4 and will be hosted by Grey’s Anatomy‘s James Pickens Jr.
Oscar winner Sorkin will be presented with the Writers Award by Caucus co-chair Robert Papazian; Bird Box and The Night Manager director Bier will receive the Directors Award, presented Nicole Kidman; Martin will receive the Rising Star Award; and Di Bona, a longtime Caucus member and America’s Funniest Home Videos EP, will receive the Caucus Legend Award presented by Afhv host Alfonso Ribeiro.
Also being honored in the ceremony are Jeanne and Tom Townsend, recipients of the Humanitarian Award for founding the St. Louis-based nonprofit Pianos For People,...
The virtual ceremony is set for March 4 and will be hosted by Grey’s Anatomy‘s James Pickens Jr.
Oscar winner Sorkin will be presented with the Writers Award by Caucus co-chair Robert Papazian; Bird Box and The Night Manager director Bier will receive the Directors Award, presented Nicole Kidman; Martin will receive the Rising Star Award; and Di Bona, a longtime Caucus member and America’s Funniest Home Videos EP, will receive the Caucus Legend Award presented by Afhv host Alfonso Ribeiro.
Also being honored in the ceremony are Jeanne and Tom Townsend, recipients of the Humanitarian Award for founding the St. Louis-based nonprofit Pianos For People,...
- 1/26/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Hey guys, a few days ago I reviewed Zombie Doomsday. Last night, I got an email from the director, Tom Townsend, who asked me to let you guys know about Scares That Care. It's a non-profit that sends money, toys & other items to sick children. It's founder is horror director Joe Ripple and its roots are stuck right in the heart (pun intended) of the horror community. Tom is donating part of his sales from the Zombie Doomsday DVDs to the organization. So buy an awesome movie and help a great cause!
- 3/29/2011
- by Kyle Krueger
- HorrorYearbook
Imagine I called you today and said "I've got an idea for a movie. It has no script, we have two weeks of pre-production and we'll shoot the whole thing in 24 hours." Now imagine you went along with it. That was how director Tom Townsend pitched Zombie Doomsday. A horror film shot in one day at one location with all the dialogue being improvisational. We are left with a one of a kind film that should stand as one of the indie greats.
- 3/18/2011
- by Kyle Krueger
- HorrorYearbook
We've just received from new images from Yari Film Group's "What Doesn't Kill You" starring Mark Ruffalo, Ethan Hawke, Amanda Peet, Donnie Wahlberg, Tom Townsend, Brian Goodman, Lindsey McKeon and Thomas Olson. Brian Goodman writes alongside Paul T. Murray and Donnie Wahlberg. He also directs as well as having a part in the film itself. This marks his directorial debut and what a cast to start off with. The film opens on December 12th this year. See the four clips above and check out the newly added gallery now. This one looks worth a visit!
- 11/6/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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