Diablo Cody

Film Review: Whip It

source: speakingsubjectively (WordPress)

Ellen Page continues to prove that she is quite the talented little actress. Some may argue that she is playing the same character she portrayed in the critical darling, Juno, and to an extent it is somewhat true. I have, in recent weeks, been quite critical of her Juno co-star, Michael Cera,...

Published Wed, Oct 14

Whip It (part 2)

source: Screenwriting from Iowa

Ellen Page can skate. Really skate. Roller derby-style to boot. That alone makes Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut Whip It worth seeing. But wait, there’s more…. Most people know Page for her Juno role, but the 22-year-old Oscar nominated actress from Nova Scotia already has a decade old ca...

Published Sun, Oct 4

It's Time To Grow Up: Books To Read Before Seeing The Movies

source: littlemisscritical.com

With all of the Oscar buzz surrounding Up In The Air, reading the Walter Kim novel the film is based on is a must. George Clooney plays the lead character, Ryan Bingham, a guy who travels the country working as a career transition counselor. Simply put, he flies around the country firing peopl...

Published Sat, Oct 3

Movies: Cinematic Smorgasbord of Gervais, Zombies, Docs

source: Wired

Jennifer’s Body Synopsis: Megan Fox plays a cheerleader who becomes demon-possessed and begins feasting on lustful guys in her small town. Directed by Karyn Kusama (Girlfight), the dark horror-comedy co-stars Amanda Seyfried (Mama Mia!, TV’s Big Love). Script is by Oscar-winner Diab...

Published Thu, Oct 1

'Spielberg will call and she'll be afraid to answer the phone'

source: EducationGuardian.co.uk

 UK They supported me through the wildest time in my career," says Diablo Cody, who won an Oscar for Juno (starring Ellen Page, pictured below). "They helped me be excited for things when I was kind of shellshocked." They also looked out for her when she ...

Published Sat, Jun 13

Film opening here tonight has strong Buffalo flavor

source: Buffalo News

  United States The producers believe their film has breakthrough potential similar to “Juno”, the independent teen pregnancy film that was a surprise box office hit and won an Oscar nomination for actress Ellen Page in 2007. Debuting “What Goes Up” in his hometown is ...

Published Fri, May 8

Ellen Page gets animated for 'The Simpsons'

source: hellomagazine.ca

 Canada The role is spot on for Ellen, who first convinced audiences of her affinity for teen angst in her Oscar nominated role as Juno MacGuff. When chatting with actress Yeardley Smith, who plays the voice of Lisa Simpson, Ellen revealed that, “I'ma massive ...

Published Wed, May 6

Krauss & Plant, Coldplay big winners at Grammys

source: vancouversun.com

  Canada As of deadline, only actors Michael Cera and Ellen Page had won a Grammy for their contributions to Juno, which was named best compilation soundtrack album. Rush lost out in the category of best rock instrumental performance; Neil Young failed to take ...

Published Tue, May 5