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A.C.O.D. Heads to Sundance!!

on December 3, 2012 by Jessica Comments Off

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.

Empire Interviews Mary on SMASHED

on December 3, 2012 by Jessica Comments Off

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:

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Mary in Total Film Magazine!

on December 1, 2012December 1, 2012 by Jessica Comments Off

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! 🙂

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Trailer Debut and Screencaps for A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan

on November 30, 2012November 30, 2012 by Jessica Comments Off

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.

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Quentin Tarantino Says Death Proof is the “worst film” He’s Ever Made

on November 29, 2012 by Jessica Comments Off

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.

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The Guardian Interviews Mary on Smashed

on November 29, 2012 by Jessica Comments Off

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.

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The Spectacular Now Heads to Sundance; A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan Poster Debuts

on November 28, 2012 by Jessica Comments Off

Some new Mary updates are now available and it’s all pretty fantastic. First, Mary will be heading back to Sundance in January with her Smashed director James Ponsoldt as their new film The Spectacular Now has been selected to premiere under the festival’s dramatic competition. The film will also star Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller. Here’s the info via Sundance:

Sundance Institute announced today the films selected for the U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions and the out-of-competition section of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, January 17-27 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.
The Spectacular Now / U.S.A. (Director: James Ponsoldt, Screenwriters: Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber) — Sutter is a high school senior who lives for the moment; Aimee is the introvert he attempts to “save.” As their relationship deepens, the lines between right and wrong, friendship and love, and “saving” and corrupting become inextricably blurred. Cast: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie Larson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kyle Chandler.

Congrats to Mary and the rest of the cast and crew!! Can’t wait to see Mary back at Sundance!

Also, a new poster for Roman Coppola’s A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III has debuted online, which you can view in the gallery.

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Mary Nominated for Spirit Awards!

on November 27, 2012 by Jessica Comments Off

This is big news! The 2013 Spirit Awards nominations list was just revealed and Mary was among the actresses nominated for Best Female Lead for her role in Smashed. The female lead nominees include the following:

BEST FEMALE LEAD
Linda Cardellini
Return
Emayatzy Corinealdi
Middle of Nowhere
Jennifer Lawrence
Silver Linings Playbook
Quvenzhané Wallis
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Smashed

The 2013 Spirit Awards will take place on Saturday, February 23, 2013. To see the full list of nominees, click here.

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Actress Shailene Woodley Raves About Mary’s Performance in Smashed

on November 26, 2012 by Jessica Comments Off

Fellow actress Shailene Woodley (The Descendants) wrote a feature on Variety.com where she commended Mary’s Oscar-worthy performance in Smashed. Below is the full review:

I became so lost in the raw vulnerability of Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s acute and accurate portrayal of an alcoholic woman, my mind seemed to forget that I was watching a movie starring an actress instead of observing a dear friend who was fighting personal inner battles.

Mary paved her road of empowerment with penetrating strength and unabridged vulnerability. She sucked me into Kate’s world, a world of messy, difficult, unclear paths that are filled with obstacles and tribulations beyond reason. She did not glamorize AA meetings. She did not victoriously display the perks of abstaining from substances. She did not give me the impression that life gets easier once an individual becomes sober. Rather, she navigated her way through waves of confusion, self-doubt, dependence, separation, honesty, responsibility and courage without ever demanding empathy or compassion from her audience.

I was naturally drawn to root for this woman, to cheer for her triumphs and to cry for her blunders. Mary’s performance left me humbled as she carved her way out of a blinding inebriation with forceful perseverance and pure, stripped-down human bravery.

Congrats, Mary! 🙂

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A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III Given Release Date

on November 25, 2012 by Jessica Comments Off

A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III has been given a February 8th, 2013 release date in the U.S., this according to Movieweb. The film teams Charlie Sheen, Bill Murray, and Jason Schwartzman in this story about a gifted graphic designer whose dream life falls apart over a doomed relationship.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aubrey Plaza, Patricia Arquette, Katheryn Winnick and Bar Paly also star in this Roman Coppola directed comedy.