Tag: "Slumdog Millionaire"

Danny Boyle Has 127 Hours

Danny Boyle Has 127 Hours

Director Danny Boyle (28 Days Later, Sunshine, Slumdog Millionaire) has found his next project with Fox Searchlight: 127 Hours, which will tell the true story of mountaineer Aron Ralston.
Simon Beaufoy, the screenwriter who won the Oscar for Slumdog, will take over writing duties for the film. Variety has the scoop on just what is so [...]

MTV Movie Nominees: From Slumdog to Twilight

MTV Movie Nominees: From Slumdog to Twilight

For those of you who do chime into MTV very occasionally, especially those out there into movies, this particular awards show is one we all tend to sneak a peek at. The 2009 MTV’s Movie Awards is in full drive, for the first time ever giving fans a chance to chime in and vote as to [...]

The Best Movies of 2008

The Best Movies of 2008

It’s no mystery that many found 2008 to be a relatively lackluster year, with the majority of the films released receiving mediocre reviews at best.  So, whenever a really good or truly great movie came along, it was a real delight.  Such movies included titles like Iron Man and of course, The Dark Knight.  But [...]

81st Academy Awards Nominations are in!

81st Academy Awards Nominations are in!

The nominations for the 81st annual Academy Awards are in and to be honest not to surprising. The group behind the noms are getting to be pretty predictable. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button brought in 13 nominations to lead all other films.
Other films such as Slumdog Millionaire, scored 10 nominations.
My personal favorite of 2008, [...]

Critics Choose Heath as Best Supporting Actor

Critics Choose Heath as Best Supporting Actor

Last night, the 14th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards aired on VH1, and it was met with tumultuous applause.  Well, at least one particular award was and I’ll give you three guesses which, but you’re only going to need one.
Of course, I’m talking about the late Heath Ledger receiving a standing ovation after the actor won [...]