Pop Critics » Philip Seymour Hoffman http://popcritics.com Reviewing popular culture so you don't have to Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:48:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 “The Savages” Poster and Trailer With Philip Seymour Hoffman http://popcritics.com/2008/01/27/the-savages-poster-and-trailer-with-philip-seymour-hoffman http://popcritics.com/2008/01/27/the-savages-poster-and-trailer-with-philip-seymour-hoffman#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2008 07:30:58 +0000 Jason http://www.popcritics.com/2008/01/the-savages-poster-and-trailer-with-philip-seymour-hoffman/ You’ve probably already heard a lot about “The Savages” (official site) based mostly on the work of Philip Seymour Hoffman. The film is getting a lot of recognition, but it’s Hoffman’s acting, once again, that is getting the greatest amount of attention. He’s pretty much great in anything and everything he does and his recent Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Charlie Wilson’s War” proves that. Of course, Laura Linney isn’t exactly an acting slouch either.

The Savages Movie Poster

“The Savages” is an irreverent, heartbreaking story revolving around a modern American family. This film portrays an all-too-common dilemma: after drifting apart emotionally and geographically over the years, two single siblings Wendy (Laura Linney) and Jon (Philip Seymour Hoffman) must band together to care for an elderly parent (Philip Bosco). Visiting their father in his nursing home and their father’s eventual death helps each sibling to better deal with their love relationships with others.I think the preview looks good, but I really like the poster for some reason. It just seems kind of fun and quirky like I expect the movie to be. Of course, the film is actually dealing with some serious topics so I’m not sure if it’s exactly the feel-good movie of the year or anything, but it looks like it could be pretty entertaining if you can find it playing anywhere.

“The Savages” Trailer



“The Savages” was written and directed by Tamara Jenkins, who previously directed the indie movie “Slums of Beverly Hills.”"The Savages” has been in limited US release since November 28, 2007.

]]> http://popcritics.com/2008/01/27/the-savages-poster-and-trailer-with-philip-seymour-hoffman/feed 1 Tom Hanks Film “Charlie Wilson’s War” To Be Released Early http://popcritics.com/2007/12/03/tom-hanks-film-charlie-wilsons-war-to-be-released-early http://popcritics.com/2007/12/03/tom-hanks-film-charlie-wilsons-war-to-be-released-early#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:36:58 +0000 Jason http://www.popcritics.com/2007/12/tom-hanks-film-charlie-wilsons-war-to-be-released-early/ Charlie Wilson’s War Teaser PosterUniversal Pictures has decided to go to war a few days early this holiday season. “Charlie Wilson’s War” (Tom Hanks’ “Charlie Wilson’s Warâ€Â? Poster and Trailer) will be released to more than 2000 screens on December 21 instead of the original release date of Christmas Day.

As an explanation for making the move the studio said “people are really enjoying the movie,” and there was “no reason ” not to take advantage of an earlier release slot.

“Charlie Wilson’s War” is a drama based on a true story. The story is based on Democratic Texas Congressman Charles Wilson, who conspired with a rogue CIA operative named Gust Avrakotos to launch an operation to help the Afghan Mujahideen during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The film is based on a 2003 book of the same title by George Crile. The film is directed by Mike Nichols and stars Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

“Charlie” won’t be the only movie released on that day. In fact, it will be facing some stiff competition. Also being released on December 21 is “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” (“National Treasure: Book Of Secretsâ€Â? Poster and Trailer), “P.S., I l Love You,” “Sweeney Todd” (“Sweeney Toddâ€Â? Poster and Trailer), and the comedy “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story” (“Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Storyâ€Â? Poster and Trailer).

Christmas Day will see a new batch of films released that include “Alien vs. Predator: Requiem” (“Aliens vs. Predator: Requiemâ€Â? Poster and Trailer), “The Great Debaters,” and “The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep.”

With Christmas landing on a Tuesday this year, the studios are hoping the period could be especially lucrative as they will have what amounts to two consecutive five day moviegoing weekends with school holidays allowing midweek ticket sales to remain strong. The last two times Christmas fell on a Tuesday was 2001 and 1990.

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