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Jonah Hill Drastically Alters Appearance for Scorsese’s ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’
Also in our round-up: Brad Pitt’s political leanings, a trailer for the ‘Lincoln’ trailer, and the latest in ‘Star Trek’ news.
Whopping Five-Minute ‘Cloud Atlas’ Trailer Storms the Internet
Finally, we have the first trailer for Wachowskis’ masterpiece starring Tom Hanks and Halle Berry. Also in the news, Armistead Maupin’s relocation, superhero typography, and more.
Getting Back in the Water: The Remastering of Spielberg’s ‘Jaws’
Also in today’s round-up, Nicolas Cage’s history of near-misses and the search is on for a new director for ‘The Hunger Games.’
The Road Ahead: 10 Tips for the Screenwriter
Here at Word & Film, it’s no secret that we love great screenwriting. Thinking of getting into the craft yourself? Here are 10 tips for doing it well.
Romance in the Air the Draw in George Lucas’s Red Tails?
Also in today’s roundup, why Orlando Bloom may have some competition, the inspiration for Spielberg’s Indiana Jones, and what makes you something in the gun trade.
‘The Adventures of Tintin’ and 6 Other Retro Comic Strip Adaptations
To celebrate the release of The Adventures of Tintin, we highlight six movie adaptations of classic vintage comics from Blondie to Charlie Brown and back again.
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Whence The Spielberg Face? The Director’s Calling Card Explained
Plus, what’s Angelina Jolie up to? And high quality’s come pouring in with a wrap-up video montage and a new story from Margaret Atwood.
No Small Feat: Ralph Fiennes Makes His Directorial Debut with Shakespeare’s Coriolanus
After playing Coriolanus in London, Fiennes couldn’t shake the “strong feeling that it could be a movie for lots of reasons.”
Daniel Day-Lewis Brings Abe Lincoln Out to Dinner
Can Daniel Day-Lewis eat while wearing his Lincoln prostheses? Will Linda Ronstadt find that “It’s So Easy” to share her life story? All this and more in today’s news roundup.
Could Spielberg's 'War Horse' Be a Feel-Bad Christmas Hit?
Today’s roundup of film and lit links brought to you by “running,” “Terrence Malick,” and the letter O (which looks like a tiny person seen from above).
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