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Chriss Anglin is a face you know, but a name that may be unfamiliar to many of you. However, that won’t be the case for long. Already a seasoned veteran with a multiplicity of tv and films roles to his credit, including “Dead Men Walking”, “Dracula’s Curse”, “The Hitman Chronicles”, “Friendly Fire”, “General Hospital”, “One Life to Live” and “Passions”, Anglin is instantly recognizable, not only for his obvious good looks (and some incredible Paul Newman baby blues), but for his on screen presence. With his latest role, starring as John F. Kennedy in David Zucker’s hilarious political spoof AN AMERICAN CAROL, Anglin solidifies himself not only as someone with leading man qualities, but goes toe to toe with the likes of Kelsey Grammer and Kevin Farley, stealing every scene from these comic masters.
I had a chance to talk to Anglin about AN AMERICAN CAROL. Here’s what he had to say... READ THE INTERVIEW
MAGNOLIA PICTURES presents
TWO LOVERS
Set in the insular world of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, TWO LOVERS is a classic romantic drama, with Joaquin Phoenix giving a raw and vulnerable performance as Leonard, a charismatic but troubled young man who moves back into his childhood home following a recent heartbreak. While recovering under the watchful eye of his parents (Isabella Rossellini and Moni Monoshov), Leonard meets two women in quick succession: Michelle (Gwyneth Paltrow), a mysterious and beautiful neighbor who is exotic and out-of-place in Leonard's staid world, and Sandra, the lovely and caring daughter of a businessman who is buying out his family's dry-cleaning business.
Leonard becomes deeply infatuated by Michelle, who seems poised to fall for him, but is having a self-destructive affair with a married man. At the same time, mounting pressure from his family pushes him towards committing to Sandra. Leonard is forced to make an impossible decision – between the impetuousness of desire and the comfort of love “ or risk falling back into the darkness that nearly killed him.
Directed and co-written by James Gray (We Own the Night), TWO LOVERS stars Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw, Isabella Rossellini, John Ortiz, and Moni Moshonov. The screenplay is by James Gray & Richard Menello. TWO LOVERS is produced by Donna Gigliotti, James Gray, and Anthony Katagas.
TWO LOVERS premieres on VOD January 16and opens in theatres February 13, 2009.
MAGNOLIA PICTURES presents:
YONKERS JOE
YONKERS JOE is an exciting, high-stakes con film and moving family drama written and directed by Robert Celestino, and starring Academy Award-nominee Chazz Palminteri, Academy Award-winner Christine Lahti, Tom Guiry (THE BLACK DONNELLYS), Golden Globe-nominee Linus Roache, and Academy Award-nominee Michael Lerner. An ode to old time gamblers, now outdated in an age of powerful upscale casinos, YONKERS JOE tells the story of a dice hustler (Palminteri) whose determination to make one last grab for a big score in Vegas is complicated by the reappearance of his estranged, mentally challenged son into his life.
YONKERS JOE is now available on HDNet Ultra VOD and opens in theaters January 9, 2009.
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debbie lynn elias brings a wealth of education and experience to her work as film critic. A published journalist for over 30 years, she has written everything from hard news to public service announcements, travel pieces, celebrity interviews and profiles, book-theater-restaurant reviews, legal briefs, informational news stories, and for the past 8 years, film reviews. She also served as a managing editor and author for a national legal magazine for 3 years and is the author of a children’s book, “Narcissa Cooks the Kitchen.” Combining her love of film with her journalistic expertise and years of education, experience and connections in television and film production, she brings unique and interesting perspectives to her film reviews. One of the few, and possibly only, film critics in the country to have worked in both the technical and creative ends of the tv and film industry, the depth and familiarity of her reviews makes her one of the most sought after critics by filmmakers looking for an honest evaluation and review of their work. With her movie reviews carried in over 132 newspapers worldwide and over 1 million weekly readers, she is also a frequent guest on local talk shows, as well as serving as a consultant to first-time and independent filmmakers.
Regent Releasing
LITTLE ASHES opening March 2009
The young life and loves of artist Salvador Dali, filmmaker Luis Buñuel and writer Federico Garcia Lorca.
In 1922, Madrid is wavering on the edge of change as traditional values are challenged by the dangerous new influences of Jazz, Freud and the avant-garde. Salvador Dali arrives at the university; 18 years old and determined to become a great artist. His bizarre blend of shyness and rampant exhibitionism attracts the attention of two of the university's social elite - Federico Garcia Lorca and Luis Buñuel. Salvador is absorbed into their decadent group and for a time Salvador, Luis and Federico become a formidable trio, the most ultra-modern group in Madrid. However as time passes, Salvador feels an increasingly strong pull towards the charismatic Federico - who is himself oblivious of the attentions he is getting from his beautiful writer friend, Margarita. Finally, in the face of his friends' preoccupations - and Federico's growing renown as a poet - Luis sets off for Paris in search of his own artistic success. Federico and Salvador spend the holiday in the sea-side town of Cadaques. Both the idyllic surroundings and the warmth of the Dali family sweep Federico off his feet. Salvador and he draw closer, sharing their deepest beliefs, inspirations and secrets, convinced that they have found a kind of friendship undreamt of by others. It is more that a meeting of the minds; it is a fusion of souls
RT: 112 - 35mm film, color, English
Rated R for sexual content, language and a brief disturbing image
ANGLIN
E is an exciting, high-stakes con film and moving family drama written and directed by Robert Celestino, and starring Academy Award-nominee Chazz Palminteri, Academy Award-winner Christine Lahti, Tom Guiry (THE BLACK DONNELLYS), Golden Globe-nominee Linus Roache, and Academy Award-nominee Michael Lerner. An ode to old time gamblers, now outdated in an age of powerful upscale casinos, YONKERS JOE tells the story of a dice hustler (Palminteri) whose determination to make one last grab for a big score in Vegas is complicated by the reappearance of his estranged, mentally challenged son into his life.
