El Guapo's 2008 November Preview!!
Latino Review — ... of the movie, Harvey finally caved in and the film will be released as Kyle intended. Not even Harvey is stupid enough to fuck with crazy ass Star Wars fans. [image] Know what's funny? Empire Strikes Back in playing on my TV right now. Man, these articles take me forever to do. I need a Foster's! These other films are also hitting theaters in November. Click each poster to check out their official website (if available). November 14th Assassination of a High School President , Slumdog Millionaire and Christmas Tale release this week, but will die quick deaths ...

"Are You Ready?"
Hollywood Elsewhere — "Are You Ready?" The new Slumdog Millionaire trailer and Fox Searchlight site are up and out.

Oscar Update: Doubt in 'Doubt', Eastwood's First Acting Oscar and Winslet's Works
RopeofSilicon.com — ... , a feel good film of sorts that I think will have just enough of a dark side for the Academy to get behind, or alternatively may have far too cheesy (yet emotionally fantastic) ending for them to consider it one of the best. (By the way you can try and see it free by looking for screenings in your area right here ) In the Best Actor race it seems three actors are assumed to be locks: Sean Penn ( Milk ), Richard Jenkins ( ...

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Film Intuition: The Trailer & Photo Gallery — ... MovieWeb - Movie Photos, Videos & More MovieWeb - Movie Photos, Videos & More Visit the Website ...

Film Fan Fridays for Friday November 7, 2008
Movie Moxie — ... - directorial debut Cast: Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Parvin Dabas, Nandana Sen South Africa/UK Limited Release Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer Trailer spoiler free until 2/3rds through Wednesday November 12, 2008 Releases Slumdog Millionaire Dir: Danny Boyle (Sunshine, 28 Days Later) Cast: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Anil Kapoor, Irfan Kahn UK/USA Limited Release Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer Trailer unseen for spoilers as I know ...

Slumdog Millionaire.
GreenCine Daily — "A gaudy, gorgeous rush of color, sound and motion, Slumdog Millionaire, the latest from the British shape-shifter ...

Critic wrangle: "Slumdog Millionaire."
IFC.com - Indie Eye — ... Half grimy portrait of Mumbai poverty, half fable by way of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," Danny Boyle's new film "Slumdog Millionaire" was a hit at Toronto, where it won the Audience Award, and is a solid candidate for a sleeper hit in the new "Juno" sense of the term, given that the film's from an established director and cost a reported $15 million (cheap!). Will it sleeper its way to an Oscar nomination? It's certainly edgily feel-good; as ...

Film Fan Fridays for Friday November 14, 2008
Movie Moxie — ... the screening. The Order of Myths Wednesday November 18, 2008 at 6::30 and 9:15PM at The Bloor, presented by Doc Soup Director Margaret Brown in attendance for post screening Q&A. Wednesday November 12, 2008 Releases Slumdog Millionaire Dir: Danny Boyle (Sunshine, 28 Days Later) Cast: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Anil Kapoor, Irfan Kahn UK/USA Limited Release Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer Trailer unseen for spoilers as I know ...

Now Playing: French Holidays and Indian Game Shows
Film Experience Blog — ... Slumdog Millionaire -Danny Boyle's energetic (or exhausting depending on your P.O.V.) time hopping true story of an orphan on Who Wants to be a Millionaire is winning over audiences and will probably win over Oscar ballot holders, too. The finale provides the magical key: Even if you're not totally sold you'll feel an exuberant emotional release when it wraps. I can't say I'm a big fan but the appeal isn't hard to understand. Expect to see it nominated for Adapted Screenplay and Editing at least, possibly more including Best Picture & ...

An Indian's Take On Danny Boyle's SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE...
Ain't It Cool News - The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. — ... here... Danny Boyle's SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, described by IMDB as "The story of how impoverished Indian teen Jamal Malik became a contestant on the Hindi version of Who Wants to be A Millionaire? - an endeavor made without prize money in mind, rather, an effort to prove his love for his friend Latika, who is an ardent fan of the show", is now in limited release (has been for a few weeks no - see if it's in your area yet via THE FILM'S OFFICIAL SITE ). We've received many reviews of this film, and read a great deal about this project in the press, but not too much attention ...

REVIEW: Slumdog Millionaire (A+)
Getafilm — ... Young Jamal Malik has a bright future ahead of him - and he knows it... Once every few years, a movie comes along that redefines the way you look at cinema. It reminds you that films don't need to be deathly serious in ...

British Independent Film Awards. Winners.
GreenCine Daily — Slumdog Millionaire was the big winner at last night's British Independent Film Awards ceremony, picking up prizes for best film, best director (Danny Boyle) and Most Promising Newcomer (Dev Patel). Steve McQueen's won the Douglas Hickox Award, Michael Fassbender won best actor and Sean Bobbitt best technical achievement, all for Hunger. Happy-Go-Lucky's won two: best supporting actor and actress (Eddie Marsan and Alexis Zegerman). And here's the ...

66th Annual Golden Globes - Nominations and Jane’s Picks!
Film Gecko — ... in the comments section below!  More after the jump… BEST MOTION PICTURE - DRAMA Jane’s Thoughts: Really? “The Dark Knight” isn’t in here? I’m bummed! And yes, it belongs in this category! The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Frost/Nixon The Reader Revolutionary Road - Jane’s Pick Slumdog Millionaire BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE - ...

Box Office: Dec. 19-21, 2008
Film Gecko — ... “Yes Man” didn’t wow audiences, but it still did better than the rest of the movies this weekend. Here’s the rundown from Box Office Mojo: Yes Man, $18.26M Seven Pounds, $14.85M The Tale of Despereaux, $10.10M The Day the Earth Stood Still, $9.89M Four Christmases, $7.70M Twilight, $5.18M Bolt, $4.14M Slumdog Millionaire, $3.05M Australia, $2.17M Quantum of Solace, $2.05M ...

"Slumdog Millionaire" – Trailer and Clip of Danny Boyle and Darren Aronofsky
Film Gecko — ... I haven’t seen "Slumdog Millionaire" yet, but have heard nothing but good things about it. Not only that, it’s nominated for 4 Golden Globes and has already won a slew of Film Festival awards. ...

Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day - Nothing Can Stop Jamal
Cinema is Dope — ... Nothing can stop Jamal and perhaps nothing can stop Slumdog Millionaire from sweeping the Oscars. ...

Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day - Freida Pinto is Latika
Cinema is Dope — ... it out. It should get another big push once it gets its Oscar nomination for best picture. In Austin it’s currently playing at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. Related Coverage: ::: Previous Movie Wallpaper (Cinema is Dope) Image Source: Official still used in the original international release of the film. Related Links: ::: Official Site ::: IMDb Profile

Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day - Dev Patel
Cinema is Dope — ... will go in Slumdog Millionaire? In Austin Slumdog Millionaire is currently playing at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. Related Coverage: ::: Previous Movie Wallpaper (Cinema is Dope) Image Source: Official still used in the original international release of the film. Related Links: ::: Official Site ::: IMDb Profile

Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day - Dev Patel & Freida Pinto
Cinema is Dope — ... reality come crashing and the odds be too great for it to be so? In Austin Slumdog Millionaire is currently playing at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. Related Coverage: ::: Previous Movie Wallpaper (Cinema is Dope) Image Source: Official still used in the original international release of the film. Related Links: ::: Official Site ::: IMDb Profile

Golden Globes – The Winners! (Yes, Mickey Rourke won!)
Film Gecko — ... was charming when she gave her speech for winning Best Actress. Here’s the rundown, with the winners marked with asterisks. And I guess I’d better see "Slumdog Millionaire" before the Oscars! ...

The Mozart of Madras
MovingPictureBlog — ... Hat-tip to friend and colleague Joanne Harrison, who directed me to an impressive new site for world news: Globalpost.com. Check out this profile of "the Mozart of Madras," A.R. Rahman, who won a Golden Globe last night for his Slumdog Millionaire musical score (and who also composed the score for -- cowabunga! -- Ghajini. ...

Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day - Freida Pinto & Dev Patel
Cinema is Dope — ... Hmmmmm… I wonder what will win Oscar for best picture? In Austin Slumdog Millionaire is currently playing at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. Related Coverage: ::: Previous Movie Wallpaper (Cinema is Dope) Image Source: Official still used in the original international release of the film. Related Links: ::: Official Site ::: IMDb Profile

Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day - Young Jamal Malik
Cinema is Dope — ... in Slumdog Millionaire. In Austin Slumdog Millionaire is currently playing at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. Related Coverage: ::: Previous Movie Wallpaper (Cinema is Dope) Image Source: Official still used in the original international release of the film. Related Links: ::: Official Site ::: IMDb Profile

Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day - Jamal Malik
Cinema is Dope — ... in his life in Slumdog Millionaire. In Austin Slumdog Millionaire is currently playing at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. Related Coverage: ::: Previous Movie Wallpaper (Cinema is Dope) Image Source: Official still used in the original international release of the film. Related Links: ::: Official Site ::: IMDb Profile

Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day - Freida Pinto
Cinema is Dope — ... in Slumdog Millionaire. In Austin Slumdog Millionaire is currently playing at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. Related Coverage: ::: Previous Movie Wallpaper (Cinema is Dope) Image Source: Official still used in the original international release of the film. Related Links: ::: Official Site ::: IMDb Profile

Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day - Dev Patel & Anil Kapoor
Cinema is Dope — ... in their game of high stakes chess to out maneuver the other. In Austin Slumdog Millionaire is currently playing at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. Related Coverage: ::: Previous Movie Wallpaper (Cinema is Dope) Image Source: Official still used in the original international release of the film. Related Links: ::: Official Site ::: IMDb Profile

Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day - Jamal Malik
Cinema is Dope — ... possibilites in Slumdog Millionaire. In Austin Slumdog Millionaire is currently playing at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. Related Coverage: ::: Previous Movie Wallpaper (Cinema is Dope) Image Source: Official still used in the original international release of the film. Related Links: ::: Official Site ::: IMDb Profile

Round-Up: Awards Show Winners (Danny Boyle says "Dream hard")
Film Gecko — ... which seems surprising to me, given that one of the other nominees was "Wall-E."  Vikas Swarup and Simon Beaufoy win a Scripter Award for "Slumdog Millionaire." Wow, what a group of nominees, though, including "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "The Reader," and "Revolutionary Road." I’m glad I don’t have to pick the best out of these great screenplays. "Slumdog Millionaire" wins outstanding movie cast at ...

MMM: And the Oscar Goes to...
Reel Whore — We're less than a week away from Hollywood's big night; The Academy Awards. This year we have three selections in the category for Best Song. And the nominees are: “Down to Earth” from WALL-E (Walt Disney), Music by Peter Gabriel and Thomas Newman, Lyric by Peter Gabriel. “Jai Ho” from Slumdog Millionaire (Fox Searchlight), Music by A.R. Rahman, Lyric by Gulzar. “O Saya” from Slumdog Millionaire (Fox Searchlight), Music and Lyric by A.R. Rahman and Maya Arulpragasam. If you'd ...

Oscar upsets?
MovingPictureBlog — ... : "Another eerie sign came this weekend when three, count 'em, three (older) academy voters whose opinions I respect all said the exact same thing to me at different times. They weren't voting for Slumdog Millionaire because 'it's just not an Oscar picture.' I thought it was very strange that I would suddenly be hearing virtually the same kind of reasoning out of the mouths of three different academy members, but there it was. All of them, by the way, had cast their Best Picture vote for [ ...

Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day - The Oscar Rush Begins
Cinema is Dope — ... you use this I do ask that you link back to my post here. Additionally if anyone needs this poster at a different size for promotion on their site please let me know. Usually when I do this I don’t get much credit back so if this goes well I’ll definitely consider doing this again in the future. Image Source: Official still used in the original international release of the film. Related Links: ::: Official Site ::: IMDb Profile

The 2009 Oscars: The Winners!
Film Gecko — The Oscars are already a fading memory, and I’ve got all the winners below (and even got a lot of my predictions right, too!). The big surprise for me was Sean Penn winning Best Actor instead of Mickey Rourke. Other than that, I don’t know that there were any shockers. Check out all the winners: Best Motion Picture of the Year: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE Actor in a Leading Role: Sean Penn, Milk Actress in a Leading Role: Kate ...

Madea Snags Box Office: Feb. 27 - March 2, 2009
Film Gecko — Wow, the Jonas Brothers came in second to Tyler Perry this weekend. I’m not a big fan of the Jonas Brothers’ movie, but figured it would probably snag the top numbers. And "Slumdog Millionaire" is still riding along on its Oscar train. Here’s the rundown from Box Office Mojo: Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail, $16.17M Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience, $12.51M Slumdog ...

New on DVD March 31, 2009 – Marley & Me, Seven Pounds, Slumdog Millionaire
Film Gecko — ... [Official Site] [Buy It] Slumdog Millionaire. Danny Boyle directed this touching story about an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai who’s competing on India’s "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Amazon is running a note that some of the DVDs are missing the special features. So if yours doesn’t include special features, call their hotline at (888) 223-4FOX to receive a replacement DVD. [Trailer] [Official Site] [Buy DVD] [Buy Video on Demand ($14.99)] Image: ...

2009 MTV Movie Awards Nominees
Film Gecko — "Slumdog Millionaire" or "Twilight"? That’s the question to be asked at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, airing Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 9PM ET, hosted by Andy Samberg and featuring a performance by Eminem. Categories include Best Movie, Best Female and Male Performance, Breakthrough Performances, Best Villain, Best Kiss, Best Fight, Best WTF Moment and more! Cast your votes right here.  ...

Danny Boyle: Cool dude
MovingPictureBlog — Danny Boyle poses with his Best Director award (for Slumdog Millionaire, of course) from the Houston Film Critics Society. And before you ask: Yes, I voted for him. And no: He didn't shake it while murmuring: "Rosebud." ...