Another big congrats is in order! First it was The Spectacular Now and A.C.O.D., and now it’s been announced that the short film she executive-produced with her husband Riley Stearns is heading to Sundance!
Written and directed by Riley, the film is described as follows:
Wolves make the best parents.
If you missed the trailer, view it below. The short-film’s poster has also been released.
The Cub – Teaser (Sundance 2013) from Riley Stearns on Vimeo.
Congratulations, again! Should be great.
Awesome news! TWO of Mary’s films will be at January’s Sundance Film Festival. Just last week, we found out that The Spectacular Now would be heading to the fest and now it’s been unveiled that Stuart Zicherman’s ACOD (Adult Children of Divorce) will be on it’s way over there. Here’s part of the announcement:
The announcement of the Premieres and Documentary Premieres slates completes Sundance’s feature lineup, which in the final tally will present a total of 115 pics, 101 of which are world premieres.
Eighteen films will bow in Premieres, up from the usual 14 or 15, suggesting an unusually strong field for potential buyers. The section is typically reserved for the festival’s starriest names.
PREMIERES
The 18 world premieres in this section are from the U.S. unless otherwise noted.
“A.C.O.D.” — Directed by Stuart Zicherman, written by Ben Karlin and Zicherman. A seemingly well-adjusted adult child of divorce makes a discovery that wreaks havoc on his family. Stars Adam Scott, Richard Jenkins, Catherine O’Hara, Amy Poehler, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Clark Duke.
Congrats to Mary once again!! 🙂
The Sundance Film Festival runs Jan. 17-27 in Park City, Utah.
With Smashed being released in the UK on December 14th, Empire Online recently caught up with Mary where they interviewed her on the film. Be sure to check out the video interview below:
Mary looks stunning in the newest issue of Total Film magazine where she talks about her new film Smashed due out December 14th in the UK. When asked if she knew taking on the role of Kate and the film was going to be a good career move for her, Mary admits: “I didn’t think of it so much as a great career move, but I knew it was what I needed to do. I was just feeling really scared of not becoming a better actor and of getting stuck.”
Head to the gallery to check out the scan and read the full interview. Credit to Paige for the pic! 🙂
The teaser trailer for Roman Coppola’s new film A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III has finally been released online and you can view it below. In the film out February 8, 2013, Charlie Sheen stars as a successful graphic designer whose fame and fortune have made him irresistible to women. After his girlfriend breaks up with him, he heads into a downward spiral that forces him to look back on his failed romantic history. The trailer is also up on Apple.
Also, be sure to check out the screen-caps of Mary in the gallery.
Last night in Los Angles, Mary attended the InStyle Miss Golden Globe Party and looked great on the red carpet as usual. I’ve added a little over fifty pics, so head to the gallery to check out all the photos.
There’s also a quick snippet of Mary giving an interview and posing at the event in the video below. Skip to the 1:13 mark to see her.
Edit–Found more videos of Mary doing meet and greet with fans and then leaving the event with Riley:
In a new interview with Yahoo!, director Quentin Tarantino has admitted that the worst film he has made is his Grindhouse film Death Proof.
The 2007 film starred Kurt Russell as a malevolent stuntman who stalks a group of women, and murders them with his muscle-car. Though intended to be a homage to the exploitation b-movies of the 70s, it was the first failure for Tarantino at the box office.
“Death Proof has got to be the worst movie I ever made. And for a left-handed movie, that wasn’t so bad, all right? So if that’s the worst I ever get, I’m good. But I do think one of those out-of-touch, old, limp, flaccid-d*** movies costs you three good movies as far as your rating is concerned.”
Though many critics reviewed it positively, others found its graphic violence ‘juvenile’.
At the time, Tarantino was more charitable, saying: “It was disappointing, yeah. But the movie worked with the audience. People who saw it loved it and applauded. I’m proud of my flop.”
Ah well. Win some, lose some.
Just like the headline reads, The Guardian sat down and interviewed Mary about her film Smashed. Below are some highlights from the interview. Be sure to read the FULL interview by clicking on the link above:
“I really didn’t have any fear about the humiliation factor,” she says. “That was something I was excited to get the opportunity to explore. My fears were about pulling it off.” Her extensive research included attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for several months. “I came into it very quietly: I didn’t say I was an actor. If they asked me to speak, I’d tell them I had come to learn about AA. I never pretended to be anything I wasn’t. But I also didn’t want to stand up and say: ‘Hey guys – I’m making a movieee! Anyone wanna tell me their story?'”
Her empathy for the character is unwavering, whether she’s rallying herself unconvincingly for her pupils or staggering down the street after waking up on a discarded mattress. One particular scene stands out: Kate’s breakdown after being refused alcohol in a convenience store. The scene ends with her sobbing as she urinates on the floor. “Most of the work in that scene is done before you get on set,” she explains. “It was all to do with Kate reverting to a point in her childhood when she wanted something really badly but couldn’t have it. As a little kid, you’ll try everything. You go from cute to cross, you start throwing things and then you burst out crying. She’s reaching back to that.”
Also, I’ve added a new pic of her from the interview into the gallery.
Last night in California, Mary, along with actresses Emayatzy Corinealdi, Elle Fanning, Quvenzhane Wallis, Rashida Jones and Leslie Mann attended The Variety Studio: Awards Edition event. I’ve uploaded 30 photos of Mary at the event, with the first 18 pics in HQ. Enjoy the pics and head to the gallery to see the full set. Mary looks so pretty. A true vision in white!
