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First Look: Dual Ed Norton's in Leaves of Grass
FirstShowing.net — ... This really isn't a first look, but more of an opportunity to feature Edward Norton's newest film, Leaves of Grass. Announced yesterday at a press conference in Toronto, Leaves of Grass, which will star Ed Norton and is written and directed by Tim Blake Nelson, is being produced by Nu Image / Millennium Films and will start shooting in late September. The film is described as a comedic thriller about twin brothers, both portrayed by Norton, one an Ivy League philosophy professor, the other a small-time and brilliant marijuana ...

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karlhungus.com — ... For the most part the cast are great, especially Connolly as the title character, who translates a wealth of emotion despite not speaking a single word the entire film. The biggest failing lies with child actor K'Sun Ray as Timmy, who is just irritating for the most part. The greatest scene stealer is Tim Blake Nelson as the next door neighbor Mr. Theopolis and his zombie sex slave Tammy. He plays such a lovable pervert, loathsome but endearing none the less, and I don't know why don't see more praise for Nelson, he's terrific. ...

Toronto Interview: Pride and Glory's Edward Norton
FirstShowing.net — ... Norton: Tim Blake Nelson wrote the script. He's from Oklahoma and it's sort of, I think in some sense he's kind of written things that he himself feels pulled between. It's really about a guy who has left his roots in some ways and made himself over into something very different. He's an academic and a professor. He has to go home and confront his very rural redneck past and deal with the anarchy of where he came from. I think it's really funny. It's a very funny script. I think it's almost more comedy than drama. It's got this wonderfully eclectic cast of ...

First Look: Edward Norton Times Two in Leaves of Grass
FirstShowing.net — ... is both written and directed by fellow actor Tim Blake Nelson, who directed Eye of God and The Grey Zone previously. In addition to Norton, Tim Blake Nelson will play a best friend, Susan Sarandon will play the eccentric mother of the two brothers, Keri Russell will play a love interest, and Richard Dreyfuss will play the local drug lord. Honestly, this whole concept sounds crazy enough to actually work. I'll definitely be waiting to hear a lot more about this. Maybe it'll show up at Sundance next January? Currently the film is scheduled to hit theaters ...

Edward Norton as Twins in 'Leaves of Grass'
Get The Big Picture — No, your eyes aren't deceiving you. That is Edward Norton on the right and Edward Norton on the left. It's a shot from his new drama, Leaves of Grass, written and directed by Tim Blake Nelson, and in the film, Norton plays twin brothers. "The movie pits two philosophies against one another, as depicted by the same actor," Nelson told MTV. "One is a rationalist, and one is a hedonist. And the movie explores those two approaches on ...

Not the Leaves of Grass You're Thinking Of
Film Experience Blog — ... But unless Walt Whitman actually had a pot-smoking identical twin brother, this is not the Leaves of Grass I'm thinking of. Presumably Hollywood didn't have poetry on its mind when it co-opted the famous title. Writer/Director/Actor Tim Blake Nelson directs Norton in this comedic crime thriller about twins: one a college professor, the other a criminal. Should Ed call Lindsay Lohan (Parent Trap) for tips? It's not like his new co-stars Richard Dreyfuss, Keri Russell and Susan Sarandon have ever played twins. ...

If There's a 'Hulk' Sequel, It Has a Villain
Get The Big Picture — Telling MTV that he and Edward Norton joked about The Incredible Hulk "a little bit" while making their upcoming drama, Leaves of Grass, actor-writer-director Tim Blake Nelson confirmed that he's a go for any Hulk sequels that come along. “Well, I’m signed on to do Hulk 2 and 3 whether Edward’s there or not, so it’s not even up to me,” said Nelson, addressing rumors that Norton wouldn't ...

Discuss: Should They Make an 'Incredible Hulk' Sequel?
Cinematical — ... Poor Hulk! Batman, Iron Man, even Wolverine get more sequel press than he does. But late last week, Tim Blake Nelson revealed to MTV that he had signed for Hulk sequels, with every intention of taking the villainous center stage as The Leader. But like the rest of us, he has no idea whether or not they'll come to be, or whether or not Edward Norton will return. "It's all good, and I really do hope [the sequel] happens, for all sorts of reasons. But yeah, we did, we had a great time on Hulk together. I'm eager to do Hulk 2 if they make it ... I'm ...

"American Violet" – Preview & Trailer
Film Gecko — ... ), Roberts risks it all — including losing her children — but gets some help from an ACLU attorney (Tim Blake Nelson) and a former narcotics officer ( ...

Make a difference with American Violet – Preview & Trailer
Film Gecko — ... the real-life stories of others in her situation, and what you can do to help change it (starting with call or write your politician!). I look forward to seeing this thoughtful movie about an amazing woman. Directed by Tim Disney and rated PG-13 for thematic material, violence, drug references and language, it hits theaters in limited release on April 17, 2009. The film also stars Alfre Woodard, Michael O’Keefe, and Tim Blake Nelson. It’s done really well on the film festival circuit, ...

More films added to the TIFF 2009 lineup
Come Back Shane! — ... the films at the festival," TIFF co-director Cameron Bailey told reporters on Tuesday. [CBC News] Aside from Creation, there are a few films set to screen in Toronto that I've been looking forward to: Jane Campion's Bright Star with Abbie Cornish and Ben Whishaw. Steven Soderbergh's The Informant! starring Matt Damon. The trailer was released about a two weeks ago. Tim Blake Nelson's Leaves of Grass starring Edward Norton as twin brothers. I've been ...

Toronto 2009 Review: Tim Blake Nelson's Leaves of Grass
FirstShowing.net — ... (as brothers) and is directed by one Tim Blake Nelson (who also has a role in the film as well). It's a down-home kind of story set in Oklahoma about these two brothers and their family. Not only does it have quite a few good laughs, but it packs a punch in terms of action and story, and is a great bit of entertainment overall. ...

4 More From TIFF: Chloe, Precious, Capitalism and Leaves of Grass
Film Experience Blog — ... I’d put money on nominations for Best Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Actress, Supporting Actress, Editing, Original Song. (A) He'd put money on the nominations. Well, that won't have a great ROI right now, gambling wise since everyone is betting on this film in the Oscar race now. I wish it were opening tomorrow since I don't want the hype to overwhelm me more than the film. On Leaves of Grass Tim Blake Nelson’s first directorial effort since his unconscionably depressing Holocaust ...

Watch This: First Trailer for Edward Norton's Leaves of Grass
FirstShowing.net — ... is both written and directed by fellow actor Tim Blake Nelson, who directed Eye of God, Othello and The Grey Zone previously. This was produced independently by Tim Blake Nelson and Edward Norton and first premiered at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this year. It does not have a US distributor yet, as far as we know, but will probably pick up one and hit theaters sometime in 2010. Look good so far? ...

Edward Norton's Weird 'Leaves of Grass' Trailer
Get The Big Picture — I watched this trailer with the best of intentions, but my gut feeling is Edward Norton playing twin will wipe out an audience pretty quickly. Part of it is the accent he's developed to play an Oklahoma drug dealer and the rest of it...well, you'll see. The latest film from writer-director-actor Tim Blake Nelson, Leaves of Grass, looks a lot like a broad comedy, but it does have a dark undertone to it. That's not always an easy sell, although ...