26
2010
Michael Lehmann To Attend Screening Of “Heathers”
Michael Lehmann, one of True Blood’s premiere directors will be at the screening of one of his films, “Heathers” at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA on Friday night, August 27.
Michael Lehmann directed Heathers in 1988 and it was written by Daniel Waters, who will also attend the screening. The film became a cult classic, with high rentals and sales business. In 2006, it was ranked #5 on Entertainment Weekly’s list of the “50 Best High School Movies” and in 2008, it was ranked #412 on Empire’s list of The 500 Greatest Movies of All Time. Heathers brought director Michael Lehmann and producer Denise Di Novi the 1990 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. Daniel Waters also gained recognition for his screenplay, which won a 1990 Edgar Award.
There will be a discussion following the film with director Michael Lehmann and screenwriter Daniel Waters.
To Buy Tickets click here.
The event will be held:
Friday · 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Location Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave at 14th St
Santa Monica, CA
source: Facebook.com
6
2010
Winona Ryder: The Biography
I got an email this week from Nigel Goodall, he’s author of “Winona Ryder: The Biography” which was the first British biography of Winona to be published in paperback in 1998. If you don’t know, this book is source for several major TV documentaries transmitted in the UK, USA and Canada.
“The book reads as though it is an authorised biography written with Ryder’s co-operation. By liberally using quotes from other sources, Goodall makes the book read as through he interviewed the actress, who comes across as an intelligent, talented and sensitive young woman.”
- Chris Samson, Petaluma Argus-Courier
Well, he wrote me to tell that now this book is now available form iTunes, Omnilit and Amazon.com as an ebook in various formats.
Also, be sure to join at the Facebook group done for the ebook, here.
11
2010
Actor Corey Haim Is Dead at 38
I think everyone remember “Lucas”, that cute 1986 movie starring Winona, Charlie Sheen and… Corey Haim.
The ‘poster guy’ (9 between 10 teenagers at 80′s had his posters on the wall), star of “The Lost Boys” (one of my favorite movies all time!) was found dead this morning, after an accidental overdose. He was 38.
My condolences to family and friends.
16
2009
Gwyneth Paltrow: Winona Ryder’s Frenemy?
In her latest GOOP newsletter, Gwyneth Paltrow talks about why the media spins stories negatively and mentions a “frenemy,” most likely referring to her former best friend, actress Winona Ryder. (Their friendship ended when Gwyn reportedly stole the part of Shakespeare in Love from Winona. Industry insiders have denied this rumor.)
“Back in the day, I had a ‘frenemy’ who, as it turned out, was pretty hell-bent on taking me down. This person really did what they could to hurt me. I was deeply upset, I was angry, I was all of those things you feel when you find out that someone you thought you liked was venomous and dangerous. I restrained myself from fighting back. I tried to take the high road. But one day I heard that something unfortunate and humiliating had happened to this person. And my reaction was deep relief and…happiness. There went the high road. So, why does it feel so good to hear something bad about someone you don’t like? Or someone you DO like? Or someone you don’t KNOW? I once asked the editor of a tabloid newspaper why all of the stories about a famous British couple had a negative bent. He said that when the headline was positive, the paper didn’t sell. Why is that? What’s wrong with us? I asked the sages to shed a little light. Here’s to washing our mouths out with soap… Love, Gwyneth.”
The “unfortunate and humiliating” incident Gwyn mentioned is likely referring to Winona’s 2001 shoplifting incident, where she stole $5K worth of designer clothes and accessories at a Saks Fifth Avenue department store.
23
2008
RIP Heath Ledger
A break into our Noni world to a very sad news. The actor Heath Ledger was found dead in his apartment today. The Australian-born actor was 28.
Ledger’s respectable filmography includes roles in films such as Candy, Monster’s Ball, 10 Things I Hate About You, Lords of Dogtown, I’m Not There, and Brokeback Mountain, for which he earned a Golden Globe- as well as an Academy Award nomination in 2006. His last onscreen appearance looks to be the role of Joker in the much anticipated Batman Begins sequel, The Dark Knight, pending a July 2008 U.S. release.
My deepest condolences to his family, loved ones and loyal fans. It’s a tremendous loss, I’m really shocked. RIP, Heath…
16
2008
Brad Renfro dead from unknown cause
Actor Brad Renfro, famous for his role in the movie “The Client,” was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Tuesday morning. He was 25.
Official cause of death has yet to be released, though the sometimes-troubled actor had spent 10 days in jail in 2006 after pleading ‘no contest’ to driving while intoxicated, and ‘guilty’ to attempted possession of heroin.
Renfro had recently finished working with Billy Bob Thornton and Winona Ryder on “The Informers.”
My sinceres condolences to his family an friends. RIP, Renfro.
27
2007
A plea for help
Okay, I would never normally post and ask for donations but this is an emergency. Mycah, fellow Famke-Janssen.org, Rose-McGowan.com and Glamour Reese Witherspoon webmistress, is in a horrible situation right now. Her house burned down earlier this week and she really needs our help. If you enjoy her work on her sites and can spare anything at all, please consider donating. She is okay but her family lost their home and all possessions and they have no place to stay. You can read about the incident here. If you can help at all, Mycah’s PayPal address is agnesfanb89@yahoo.com. I’m sure that any donations will be more than appreciated.
28
2006
Exclusive Coverage
MTV.com’s exclusive coverage of A Scanner Darkly is now live check it out…
here.
18
2006
A Scanner Praised by US Premiere
The July-August issue of US Premiere gives Linklater’s Sci-Fi labour of love more than the thumbs up, it’s four stars all the way. Excerpt: (…) one doesn’t leave the movie with a mind blown by visual bedazzlement but with a soul shattered by the profound sense of tragedy Linklater and company beautifully put across.
From Winona Ryder News Channel, read the whole review.
3
2006
Ryder Enrolls in Sex and Death 101
Winona Ryder has been cast as the female lead opposite Simon Baker in Sex and Death 101, which Daniel Waters is directing for Cary Brokaw’s Avenue Pictures and Sandbar Pictures.
According to Variety, the dark comedy concerns a man whose life is upended by an email containing the names of every woman he’s had sex with — and every woman he ever will have sex with.
Waters wrote Ryder’s character with the actress in mind, having worked with her on Heathers.
Julie Bowen and Dash Mihok have also landed roles in the movie, which is in its second week of production. Source












