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| Jan 18 Talk Magazine Feb, 2001 JOAQUIN PHOENIX "I'm not a huge fan of myself," says Joaquin Phoenix, which is just as well: He should leave at least one job for the rest of us. He's been a busy boy; 2000 is destined to be remembered, among other things, as the year PHoenix single-handedly worked his way through each of the of the seven deadly sins, from greed (The Yards) to lust (Quills). Not forgetting his emperor Commodus in Gladiator, who pretty much personified all seven, all at the same time. "I'm more interested in the process [of acting]," he says, "than the product, and could never pick a favorite film or role." He spoils us for choice. Thanks for the info Raphaela! |
| Jan 18 E! Networks to Air Critics Choice Awards By Melissa Grego HOLLYWOOD (Variety) - Another awards show is coming to television. E! Networks, which scores boffo ratings with awards show coverage, has sealed a seven-year deal with the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) to air the annual Critics Choice Awards for the first time. E! will broadcast BFCA's fete in February. The BFCA will hold its annual ceremony Jan. 22 at the Beverly Hills Hotel where it will announce the year's top film from a previously announced short list of 11 contenders: ``Almost Famous,'' ``Billy Elliot,'' ''Cast Away,'' ``Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,'' ``Erin Brockovich,'' ''Gladiator,'' ``Quills,'' ``Thirteen Days,'' ``Traffic,'' ``Wonder Boys'' and ``You Can Count On Me.'' |
| Jan 25 *** Little-seen films seek new life LOS ANGELES (AP) - Some movies that died early at the box office, including "Almost Famous," "Nurse Betty" and "Wonder Boys," are hoping their Golden Globe awards will give them new life. DreamWorks, for example, said Monday it may reissue "Almost Famous" in U.S. theaters because of its two Golden Globe wins Sunday and honors from smaller organizations. USA Films said it plans a theatrical re-release for "Nurse Betty," which won a best comedic actress Globe for Renee Zellweger. Those movies are already out of theaters but have yet to come out on video. "Right now, it's not too late at all," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box office tracker Exhibitor Relations. One film that might benefit most from its award - because it debuted only in December and is still expanding to more theaters - is "O Brother, Where Art Thou," which won best actor in a comedy for George Clooney. The same goes for the narcotics-trade drama "Traffic," which claimed best supporting actor for Benicio Del Toro and best screenplay for Stephen Gaghan. The Roman blockbuster "Gladiator," which won Golden Globes for best dramatic movie and original score, probably won't benefit much from the added exposure, Dergarabedian said. It already has grossed more than $200 million domestically, which means that most people who were interested already saw it. "But for 'Almost Famous' or 'Nurse Betty,' the awards can make people who missed them sit up and take notice," he said. Studios will also most likely use the awards to plug video releases or add prestige to Oscar campaigns. |