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Will Ferrell on Playing a Serious Man in 'Everything Must Go'

By Anne Brodie (Subscribe to Anne Brodie's posts), Posted Sep 12th 2010 9:03PM
Filed under: Celebrity Interviews, Toronto Film Festival

Will Ferrell, known mostly as a funnyman, plays an uncharacteristically dark role in 'Everything Must Go' – an alcoholic who, in the same day, loses his wife and job. His belongings are thrown out on the front lawn, where he is forced to live illegally and much to the annoyance of his neighbors. Ferrell's character isn't entirely sympathetic, but he embarks on a bumpy journey of self-discovery that calls on his courage.

Ferrell unveiled the film at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Moviefone caught up with him.
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Javier Bardem on His Troubled Character in 'Biutiful'

By Anne Brodie (Subscribe to Anne Brodie's posts), Posted Sep 11th 2010 12:05PM
Filed under: Celebrity Interviews, Toronto Film Festival
Javier Bardem, the Oscar-winning star of 'No Country for Old Men,' often goes for films that other A-listers wouldn't touch. His latest film, 'Biutiful,' directed by acclaimed Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu, is screening at the Toronto International Film Festival. Set in the mean streets of Barcelona, where illegal immigrants can die of abuse and neglect, where substance abuse, poverty, and overcrowding make it a kind of hell on earth, Bardem's character Uxbal is a powerful crime boss who traffics in slave laborers and stolen goods.

But as with most of Bardem's characters, Uxbal also has a good side; he loves and dotes on his young children. He has grace and a healing touch that he uses to comfort dying people and their relatives, but he can't seem to save himself.

Moviefone caught up with Bardem at the Toronto Film Festival.

Check back closer to October 20, when ''Biutiful' is set for release, for our full interview with Bardem.
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EXCLUSIVE: Colin Firth Talks Playing Royalty in 'The King's Speech'

By Anne Brodie (Subscribe to Anne Brodie's posts), Posted Sep 10th 2010 5:20PM
Filed under: Celebrity Interviews, Toronto Film Festival
In his latest role, Colin Firth plays King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, in Tom Hooper's slice of royal life 'The King's Speech.' The film takes place at a particularly rich time in British history: WWII is fast approaching, and things in Europe are precarious at best.

George's brother Edward (Guy Pearce), who abdicated the throne for his American mistress, is enjoying cocktails with Hitler and Himmler while George, known in the family as 'Bertie,' is struggling with his new position as king. He isn't considered ideal king material, but destiny is flung into his lap. A stammerer, overly emotional, prone to anger and tears, and totally lacking in self-confidence, George had it tough from the beginning.

Moviefone caught up with Firth at the Toronto Film Festival.

Check back closer to December 10, when 'The King's Speech' is set for release, for our full interview with Firth, co-star Geoffrey Rush and director Tom Hooper.
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Jennifer Beals Talks 'A Night for Dying Tigers,' Family Love and Why She Has a Dagger in Her Skirt

By Anne Brodie (Subscribe to Anne Brodie's posts), Posted Sep 8th 2010 6:03PM
Filed under: Celebrity Interviews, Toronto Film Festival

Jennifer Beals was a college student when she landed the landmark role of steelworker Alex Owens in 'Flashdance.' That steamy water chair dance became an iconic '80s image that launched her career, and Beals has worked steadily since then (despite turning down the role of Apollonia in 'Purple Rain' and another in 'Pretty in Pink' to continue her studies). The 46-year-old recently starred in the critically-acclaimed 'The L-Word' for five seasons, and worked with Tim Roth on 'Lie To Me.'

She's currently on the set of the new Fox series 'Ride Along' as a no-nonsense Chicago police officer. But her latest film, Terry Miles' 'A Night for Dying Tigers,' will premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. Beals plays a woman who gathers family and friends together for a farewell dinner for her husband, who is heading off to prison for five years. Moviefone spoke with Beals about familial love and why her character has a metaphorical dagger up her skirt.
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Rob Reiner Talks 'Flipped,' His Films and First Loves

By Anne Brodie (Subscribe to Anne Brodie's posts), Posted Aug 27th 2010 9:05AM
Filed under: Celebrity Interviews, New Releases

One of Rob Reiner's greatest gifts to film is his brilliant study of young boys in 1950s America in '80s hit 'Stand By Me.' Reiner revisits the years of his youth again in 'Flipped,' a story about two eight-year-olds feeling the unforgettable sensations of first love in the suburbs. Based on the novel by Wendelin Van Draanen, Madeline Carroll and Callan McAuliffe are Julie and Bryce, neighbors drawn together despite significant differences.

Reiner shows us both points of view -- views we might have wished for as kids wading through the soggy marsh of crushes and heartbreak. 'Flipped' is quality entertainment for kids and it's a heart-tugging walk down memory lane for older folks. Moviefone sat down with the legendary director to discuss his films, his father, and first loves.
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Eli Roth Talks 'The Last Exorcism,' Satan, and Why This Isn't Another Gore-Filled Bloodbath

By Anne Brodie (Subscribe to Anne Brodie's posts), Posted Aug 24th 2010 2:00PM
Filed under: Celebrity Interviews
A remote farmhouse in rural Louisiana. A group of livestock slaughtered and eviscerated. A young, bloodied girl chained to a bed while her distraught father stands over her with a shotgun. 'The Last Exorcism,' produced by Eli Roth ('Cabin Fever,' 'Hostel' 1 and 2), has all of these things and more.

It's a disturbing morality tale about a girl (Ashley Bell) who may be possessed by the devil. Her father (Patrick Fabian) will stop at nothing to save her soul, even if it means killing her, and the pastor who comes with a documentary crew to cast out her demons doesn't believe in God. He practices fake exorcisms and hopes to document what happens there to debunk the "myth" of possession. And soon, it's hell on Earth.

It's unlikely subject matter for Roth, who is best known for extreme gore; he says he enjoyed the idea of making a film that's scary and creepy but has much more to offer than shrieks. Moviefone sat down with him to discuss exorcism, Satan and what he thinks about the 3-D trend in movies.
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