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2008 Spirit Award Nominations

2008 Spirit Award Nominations

Actors Lisa Kudrow and Zach Braff announced the 2008 Film Independent’s Spirit Award nominations at Sofitel LA on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Best feature nominations: “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly,” “I’m Not There,” “Juno,” “A Mighty Heart” and “Paranoid Park.”

Best actress nominations: Angelina Jolie ( “A Mighty Heart”), Sienna Miller (”Interview”), Ellen Page (”Juno”), Parker Posey (”Broken English”) and Tang Wei (”Lust, Caution”).

Best actor nominations: Pedro Castaneda (”August Evening”), Don Cheadle (”Talk to Me”), Philip Seymour Hoffman (”The Savages”), Frank Langella (”Starting Out in the Evening”) and Ton Leung (”Lust, Caution”).

Besides the two aforementioned nominations for A Mighty Heart, John Orloff was also nominated for Best first screenplay.

Complete list of nominees and more pictures inside…

2008 Spirit Award Nominations

Best feature
“The Diving Bell and the Butterfly”
“I’m Not There”
“Juno”
“A Mighty Heart”
“Paranoid Park”

Best director
Todd Haynes, “I’m Not There”
Tamara Jenkins, “The Savages”
Jason Reitman, “Juno”
Julian Schnabel, “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly”
Gus Van Sant, “Paranoid Park”

Best first feature
“2 Days in Paris”
“Great World of Sound”
“The Lookout”
“Rocket Science”
“Vanaja”

John Cassavetes Award
“August Evening”
“Owl and the Sparrow”
“The Pool”
“Quiet City”
“Shotgun Stories”

Best screenplay
Ronald Harwood, “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly”
Tamara Jenkins, “The Savages”
Fred Parnes & Andrew Wagner, “Starting Out in the Evening”
Adrienne Shelly, “Waitress”
Mike White, “Year of the Dog”

Best first screenplay
Jeffrey Blitz, “Rocket Science”
Zoe Cassavetes, “Broken English”
Diablo Cody, “Juno”
Kelly Masterson, “Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead”
John Orloff, “A Mighty Heart”

Best female lead
Angelina Jolie, “A Mighty Heart”
Sienna Miller, “Interview”
Ellen Page, “Juno”
Parker Posey, “Broken English”
Tang Wei, “Lust, Caution”

Best male lead
Pedro Castaneda, “August Evening”
Don Cheadle, “Talk to Me”
Philip Seymour Hoffman, “The Savages”
Frank Langella, “Starting Out in the Evening”
Tony Leung, “Lust, Caution”

Best supporting female
Cate Blanchett, “I’m Not There”
Anna Kendrick, “Rocket Science”
Jennifer Jason Leigh, “Margot at the Wedding”
Tamara Podemski, “Four Sheets to the Wind”
Marisa Tomei, “Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead”

Best supporting male
Chiwetel Ejiofor, “Talk to Me”
Marcus Carl Franklin, “I’m Not There”
Kene Holliday, “Great World of Sound”
Irrfan Khan, “The Namesake”
Steve Zahn, “Rescue Dawn”

Best cinematography
Mott Hupfel, “The Savages”
Janusz Kaminski, “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly”
Milton Kam, “Vanaja”
Mihai Malaimare, Jr., “Youth Without Youth”
Rodrigo Prieto, “Lust, Caution”

Best documentary
“Crazy Love”
“Lake of Fire”
“Manufactured Landscapes”
“The Monastery”
“The Prisoner or: How I Planned to Kill Tony Blair”

Best foreign film
“4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days,” Romania
“The Band’s Visit,” Israel
“Lady Chatterley,” France
“Once,” Ireland
“Persepolis,” France

Robert Altman Award
“I’m Not There,” Todd Haynes (director); Laura Rosenthal (casting director); Cate Blanchett, Christian Bale, Richard Gere, Heath Ledger, Ben Whishaw, Marcus Carl Franklin, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Bruce Greenwood (ensemble cast)

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Leave the silly tween alone. She thinks Zac is something special when in reality he is just the lastest. Funny that Patrick Dempsey was Zac. Then he bummed around getting bit parts. Did not have the staying power. Finally was able to make in back to movies in his late thirties. Sadly he is still playing rom coms but hopefully that will change.

So the question is will Zac be as famous and well respected as Brad Pitt when he in his forties. Doing one of those silly personality father/son movies is not a good move except if he is getting a better movie attached to it.

the real tita @ 11/29/2007 at 2:47 am

Goodnight, everybody. Can’t keep my eyes open. See you tomorrow.

BeeLoved and TBS— I miss your posts and our late night chats! I hope you will post soon. Sakura same with you!

Somalia—where are you? Please post here or the other blog. Hey, tomorrow is Pax’s bday come on :-)

Goodnignt!

662 honestly blunt

I know that little boy Zac can sing but he can’t hardly act, so why do you think bigger production film go to Shia LB and not him. beside , he is too short, he ’s gonna have a problem when he pass that cute age.I gave him another 2 yrs.or may be he can replace Tobey in Spiderman, Tobey is short, that’s why he ’s stuck in that Spidey movie.
GC hotter than Brad ? I knew Brad was always way ahead of GC in Forbes or Premier power list, Aside from the help of Brad in OC series ,GC never have a film grossing more than 100 million in his entire career. Brad might not be as cute as he was in Legend of the fall or Mr.Joe Black , but he still look good at his age and still in demand.

662 honestly blunt

I know that little boy Zac can sing but he can’t hardly act, so why do you think bigger production film go to Shia LB and not him. beside , he is too short, he ’s gonna have a problem when he pass that cute age.I gave him another 2 yrs.or may be he can replace Tobey in Spiderman, Tobey is short, that’s why he ’s stuck in that Spidey movie.
GC hotter than Brad ? I knew Brad was always way ahead of GC in Forbes or Premier power list, Aside from the help of Brad in OC series ,GC never have a film grossing more than 100 million in his entire career. Brad might not be as cute as he was in Legend of the fall or Mr.Joe Black , but he still look good at his age and still in demand.

Looks like Russel Crowe has confirmed taking on SOP. It’s reported in Yahoo! Am disappointed with RC.

CONGRATULATIONS Brad’s Plan B and Angie on their nominations for the Spirit awards~!A mighty heart-amazing movie!

Pax is 4 years old today!Hoping the JoliePitt’s are having a wonderful time!!!

Thank you guys for all the links!

think positive! @ 11/29/2007 at 5:45 am

591 someone who needs your help!! : 11/28/2007 at 9:20 pm
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Hi there. Here is the same article that sharon already posted but I edited two more things Brad said about Andrew Diminik and Angie that wheren’t included in the article. Here it goes:

Brad’s interview on BBC1’s Film with Jonathan Ross/ November 2007

The actor, who adopted partner’s Angelina Jolie’s kids Pax, Maddox and Zahara before she gave birth to their daughter Shiloh, said he would only make movies his family can watch.

JR:You’re getting older and you’re a father. Has that change your approach to the movies you want to be associated with?

“Yeah. I certainly don’t want to be embarrassed when my kids get old enough to see my films.”(Laugh)

And he dropped another bombshell when he admitted that he did not think he would be acting for much longer - and there would be no more Ocean’s Eleven films. He said:

“There’s no more. I think we all need to put away childish things. We’ll find something else. I just don’t think there’s anywhere to go with that particular story. If someone comes up with an idea we would.”

The star of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, which he co-produced with Ridley Scott, said:

“I figure I’ve got very few films left. Who knows how many I’ll get to do now so I want to do something I’m interested in otherwise I don’t want to bother. I think it’s a younger person’s game. I like being on the other side. I like producing a lot.”

The Hollywood heavyweight made his debut as a producer on The Departed, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. He plays Jesse James in the new film, which also stars his fellow Ocean’s Eleven actor Casey Affleck as Robert Ford.

“Casey did an amazing job with it. Their relationship is the crux of the film. It’s the crux of the book. What is it about these two guys? Why would they be stuck together that last year when one would end up killing the other and in doing so would actually lead to his own death? What I’m saying is they are both complicit in their own deaths and we thought that was an interesting idea to dissect.”

And he hit back at critics who said the film was too long.

“There has been some complaints about length. Me, I really liked the film. It has a meditative quality. I think it’s absolutely lyrical.”

Pitt spoke of his love of producing and working with new filmmakers. He said story was the most important key to approaching new projects as a producer.

“It’s always the story and the storyteller. Who is telling that story and what is that story and can we get stories to the table that might not get there otherwise? Do we need us to help shepherd them? Are there filmmakers we would like to support?”

Working with Thelma and Louise producer Ridley Scott again was a dream for Pitt. He said:

“It’s so cool. I’ll always be indebted to Ridley as he gave me my opening into the big leagues as they call it.”

JR: “Are you intentionally looking for the new guys at the time when you‘re looking out for the people you want to work with?”

BP: I’m looking for those interesting storytellers who are getting under the surface. They are involving. I guess it depends also if the nature of the film will be through technology or the story telling itself. He-(Andrew Dominik)- just hit me as a guy who really had a finger on psychology. So I wanted to do something with him.

JR:You mentioned technology which is the case with Angelina on Beowulf

BP: Yes .Which is amazing. It’s mindboggling.

JR:It could be that the actors aren’t kind of as needed as much in that way. Does that concern you?

BP: Listen. Let me put it this way. I think I shoot for five months on TCCOBB and Angie shot only for two days on Beowulf. So there are pluses

Pitt showed his cheeky side with a nod to his gay fans when Jonathan Ross teased him about his sexy Ocean’s eleven co-stars George Clooney and Matt Damon. Ross started his question:

“Speaking as a straight man who can appreciate male beauty… before Pitt interrupted: “I can’t speak as a straight man.”(Laugh)

Source

http://www.showbizspy.com

think positive! @ 11/29/2007 at 5:48 am

617 bdj : 11/28/2007 at 10:44 pm
http://www.forbes.com/prnewswire/feeds/prnewswire/2007/11/28/prnewswire200711281031PR_NEWS_USPR_____LAW076.html

PR Newswire - Press Release
Brad Pitt to Present ‘Make It Right’ in New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward: Architects’ Designs to Be Revealed
11.28.07, 10:31 AM ET

Brad Pitt’s focus on the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans has
expanded to directly address the continued crisis faced by residents, and to begin to fill the need for housing with plans for affordable, sustainable, collaborative houses of high design.

The Make It Right team, community leaders, and the renowned architects who have signed on to help bring the project to fruition will be together in the Lower 9th Ward to reveal the first phase of the project. The focus of the event will be the unveiling of designs that the Make It Right team of architects has created in concert with the community.

Evening event in honor of residents of the Lower 9th Ward WHO: — Brad Pitt: Founder, Make It Right — Tom Darden: Director, Make It Right — Lower 9th Ward Community Coalition Leaders — Leadership from the Make It Right Team: Graft, Cherokee Gives Back, William McDonough + Partners — Leadership from 14 architecture firms representing the MIR Architecture Team: Adjaye Associates — Billes Architecture — BNIM Architects — Concordia — Constructs LLC — Eskew+Dumez+Ripple — Graft — KieranTimberlake Associates — Morphosis — MVRDV — Pugh + Scarpa Architecture — Shigeru Ban Architects — Trahan Architects. Executive Architect: John C. Williams Architects, LLC. WHEN: — December 3, 2007 — 11:00 a.m. presentation by Brad Pitt, community leaders and the Make It Right Team, followed by individual architect presentations — 12:00 p.m. light lunch available — 6:00 p.m. Dinner and party in honor of Lower 9th Ward residents. Press invited. No cameras at party. WHERE: The press event will take place at the corner of North Roman and Deslonde in the Lower Ninth Ward.

R.s.v.p. required: 504-524-3342

Note to press: Please put “Make It Right New Orleans event” in subject line of email to ensure prompt response.

Contact: Virginia Miller

504-524-3342 vmiller@ontargetwithbmf.com SOURCE Make It Right
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Thank you so much for th article bdj. I’m glad that Brad is getting so stongly involved in this project and he walks the walk. More power to him and to everyone who is involved with this project. They are doing a wonderful job.

Congrats!!

think positive! @ 11/29/2007 at 5:54 am

619 bdj : 11/28/2007 at 10:47 pm

It looks like the Jolie-Pitt may be in New Orleans On December 3rd.
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Yes it seems like it. Angie has already stated that they may go to NOLA for Christmas to do some work there but their plans are still open. She said that in an interview were she was promoting the DVD release of AMH.

think positive! @ 11/29/2007 at 5:58 am

626 juju : 11/28/2007 at 10:59 pm

619 bdj : 11/28/2007 at 10:47 pm

It looks like the Jolie-Pitt may be in New Orleans On December 3rd.
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Thanks for the news.

But i don’t know if Angelina can be there. According to an interview of Amy Ryan they still be filming in December. A week and half , i think.
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Hey juju. Amy Ryan was actually talking about HER filming schedule. Angie said in Nov. 4rth that she still has one month to finish so that means until Dec 4rth .The filming can continue even if Angie has already finished her scenes.

think positive! @ 11/29/2007 at 6:02 am

632 Cory : 11/28/2007 at 11:20 pm

How do you know the date?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I have a friend who is working on set. Not biggie.

Peace.
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And here comes another “insider” popping out of the blue willing to share her “inside” info. If Angie is obligated to stay in L.A to finish filming then she won’t go. Brad will go there for a couple of days and then he’ll be back in L.A. No biggie.LOL!!

think positive! @ 11/29/2007 at 6:08 am

BTW- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PAX THIEN JOLIE-PITT!!!!!

I think he becomes four years old!!

He’s been blessed to have this wonderful parents and siblings to comfort him will love and a good life. He will have this love for all of his life.

I wish the whole family the best and more kids to come so they’ll have more birthdays to celebrate!! :)

BBL ladies. Have a great day!!

Happy B-day Pax!!!!!!

681 * : 11/29/2007 at 4:27 am
Looks like Russel Crowe has confirmed taking on SOP. It’s reported in Yahoo! Am disappointed with RC.

Rueters article notes that The Hollywod Reporter wrote that Russell is in final negotiations. Which means in media talk that UP said it needed an answer by Nov 29. Thus whatever discussion is going on will be stopping soon.So wait to you read a information before becoming disappointed.

Russell is doing State of Play !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Homeboy is a true pro. Hellen Mirrer is happy and so is Ed Norton and Rachel Mcadams.

Another future oscar nod for RC :)

http://holidayfun.people.com/#23
Angelina Jolie spents last Chrismas handing out gifts to refugees living in which Central American Country?

play the game if you want to know which country.

Steven Huvane owns Page six @ 11/29/2007 at 7:08 am

Check the size of his statement.

Gwynnie & Chris: Missing?

THE rumor mill is buzzing over the state of the union between Gwyneth Paltrow - who just landed in New York after months of filming a cooking show with Mario Batali in Spain - and her husband, Chris Martin. The two haven’t been seen or photographed together in months. But Paltrow’s friends say all is fine. Her rep, Steven Huvane, states rumors of a split “are absolutely not true. They have been completely together and barely separated. Chris was with her in Los Angeles during the shooting of ‘Iron Man,’ and then with her in the Hamptons during the summer, and in London for September and October. She’s been in New York for the past week, but he is joining him soon in a few days. This stems from the fact that both Chris and Gwyneth make a deliberate effort not to be photographed together. She does not take him to any events where there will be press - or if she does, they enter separately. It is their policy not to put their relationship out there for public consumption.” We applaud their efforts.

people magazine this week @ 11/29/2007 at 7:15 am

Denis Q. baby twis drama is the cover this week

please let not make today a SOP discussion. Today is Pax birthday.

let the troll continue talking to themselve and keep on changing name.

once again a wonderful birth to Pax

jesse fan @ 11/29/2007 at 7:52 am

695 people magazine this week : 11/29/2007 at 7:15 am
Denis Q. baby twis drama is the cover this week

how are those babies

668 the real tita : 11/29/2007 at 1:29 am

#629: senior, that’s why I think so many of us are drawn to Angie. She is the quintessential modern woman…sexy, beautiful, daring, involved, aware and accomplished.
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ITAWU, I have to remind myself that its like Deepak Chopra says all is experience(on earth)is by contrasts joy and sorrow, pleasure and pain. Thank God for for Angie, she (in my mind) is like a daughter, I am inspired by her, and her commitment to helping others. Its wonderful that she is living life to the fullest all the while inspiring even a grandma like me to be better everyday. On that note I will bid the fans adieu, for now, have to get my nails and brows done! Hope there will be a new thread by the time I come back
Shout out to guli and all the other fans, think positive, dina#1
lylian, LadyG felinelilli, PT, and “all” who contribute good posts, information, videos, articles. Thanks for making this such a great site. jj site is the best!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PAX have a great day with your Family, God bless you now and always!!!!!

hi bampzs,happy birthday pax

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