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'Amelia': A promising movie doesn't quite measure up
Original at mock641 (WordPress)
• Sun, Nov 15
By sataschramm Amelia Earhart is a legend today for succeeding in the dangerous man’s world of early 20th century aeronautics, where death loomed around every corner. And she accomplished a lot in her brief professional career as a pilot – just don’t look to the new film Amelia to explore it in any meaning...
Movie Review: AmeliaOriginal at chasness (WordPress)
• Wed, Nov 11
By chasness Starring Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, and Christopher Eccleston. Directed by Mira Nair There ya go. P.S. For more information on Amelia Earhart, read a book! Or go look her up on Wiki. On a round-the-world flight, she disappeared. Starring Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGre
Hilary Swank's vital work-outs
Original at ExpoSay
• Sat, Nov 7
Hilary Swank exercises to see how far she can push her body. The 'Million Dollar Baby' star always makes time for her work-outs because she considers it as essential as eating or breathing.
Hilary Swank still friends with ex
Original at ExpoSay
• Fri, Nov 6
The 35-year-old actress -who married actor Chad Lowe in 1997 and divorced in 2006 following a 14-year romance -remains close to her former spouse despite embarking on a new relationship with John Campisi just weeks after her split, and admits Chad will be in her heart forever.
Hilary Swank's flying thrill
Original at ExpoSay
• Wed, Nov 4
Hilary Swank says learning to fly is like reading a book. The actress took piloting lessons to prepare for her role as famous aviator Amelia Earhart in upcoming movie 'Amelia', and says the experience of trying a new skill transported her back to childhood.
Hilary Swank Talks 'Amelia', Learning to Fly and Meryl Streep on Moviefone
Original at Oh No They Didn't!
• Thu, Oct 29
Hilary Swank is a two-time Oscar winner, first as a she living as a he, in 'Boys Don't Cry,' then as a girl engaged in the macho sport of boxing, in 'Million Dollar Baby.' So should it come as any surprise that awards buzz is starting up for her performance in her latest, 'Amelia,' in whi...
Sweaty pilot Hilary Swank
Original at ExpoSay
• Mon, Oct 26
Hilary Swank was left drenched in sweat after her first flight lesson. The actress - who plays famous aviator Amelia Earhart in upcoming movie 'Amelia' - says she was concentrating so hard it left her covered in perspiration.
Best actress category looks slim for ’09 Oscars
Original at Newsvine
• Mon, Oct 26
By Alonso Duralde, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com When it was announced that Hilary Swank would be starring as Amelia Earhart in the new biopic “Amelia,” Oscar-watchers everywhere thought to themselves, “Well, of .” Swank, after all, took home Best Actress Oscars for two films — 1999’s “Boys Don’t Cry” and 2004’s “Million Dollar Baby” —...
Women and Film
Original at Oh No They Didn't!
• Sun, Oct 25
To earn her two Oscars, Hilary Swank went mano a mano with Clint Eastwood in a boxing ring and sucked face with Chloë Sevigny. But her toughest test yet might be this weekend, when box office numbers for "Amelia" come in. The historical drama, about the pioneering aviatrix Amelia Earhart, re...
Hilary Swank's musical dream
Original at ExpoSay
• Sat, Oct 24
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Hilary Swank wants to star in a musical. The 35-year-old star - who won an Oscar for her role as a true-life transgender teen in 'Boys Don't Cry' and another in Clint Eastwood's 'Million Dollar Baby' - would "never say never" to a new challenge.
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'Amelia' already crashing and burning
Original at entertainmentblur (WordPress)
• Thu, Oct 22
By Rob Eng For a film that was once talked about being a serious Oscar contender (especially with ten nominees this year), Amelia is quickly crashing. Here we have a biopic based on the life of Amelia Earhart and starring two-time Academy Award Best Actress winner, Hilary Swank, with Richard Gere a...
Review: Earhart tale `Amelia' circles, never lands
Original at Newsvine
• Tue, Oct 20
By David Germain, AP Movie Writer Considering the risks Amelia Earhart took, losing her life in the call of aviation, Hilary Swank and director Mira Nair don't put much on the line in their film biography "Amelia."
Movie Review: AMELIA with Hilary Swank
Original at popculturenerd (WordPress)
• Mon, Oct 19
By Pop Culture Nerd Hilary Swank turns in a respectable performance but she’s hampered by Earhart’s mannerisms and cadences. I’m a huge fan of the actress’s spunky, forthright acting style when she’s playing scrappy characters. Here, portraying an iconic real person in the 1930s, she’s forced to stay with...
Hilary Swank ‘has the craft’ to back up Oscars
Original at Newsvine
• Sun, Oct 18
By Michael Ventre, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com When an actress wins an Academy Award, it catapults her to a new universe. When she wins two, she gets into the VIP room in that new universe. Hilary Swank has two Oscars, for her work in “Boys Don’t Cry” and “Million Dollar Baby,” which means that in the distaff hierarchy of movie stardom she ra...
Hilary Swank Covers Marie Claire
Original at Oh No They Didn't!
• Wed, Oct 7
“So not true. I really chase the things that I want. I don’t audition anymore, but I do go after things that I believe in. Someone will say, ‘Oh, I don’t see Hilary in that role because she’s not really that funny to me.’ So I’ll say that I want to sit down with them so that they meet the real person behi...
Swank promotes pet adoption, seeks to dispel myths
Original at Newsvine
• Wed, Sep 2
By Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press Writer Hilary Swank is putting her animal appreciation to work as an ambassador for a pet adoption campaign.
Fall season of movies includes animat...
Original at Gainesville Sun
• Thu, Aug 27
Fall season of movies includes animated features On a less horrific note, Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank stars in "Amelia," a biography of Amelia Earhart. Jared Hess, creator of the quirky "Napoleon ... and more »
Undefeated Oscars champ Hilary Swank ...
Original at The Envelope
• Thu, Aug 13
Undefeated Oscars champ Hilary Swank aims for No. 3 in 'Amelia' Albert Finney, Peter O'Toole, Gena Rowlands, Donald Sutherland, Liv Ullmann — while Hilary Swank has two ("Boys Don't Cry," "Million Dollar Baby"). ... Amelia Soars in a New Poster Featuring Hilary SwankMovieWeb
Streep once again dazzling on screen
Original at Newsdurhamregion.com
• Thu, Aug 6
It is unacceptable to me that Jodie Foster and Hilary Swank have won Best Actress Oscars twice, while Streep, just once, and believe me there were years ... and more »
This may get Hilary Swank her third Oscar. The Amelia Earhart trailer is here.Original at Pretty Boring - The Cure For the Daily Blah
• Mon, Jun 29
By Meredith LePore Hilary as Amelia with Richard GereWatch out Annete Bening ( who has lost the best actress statue to Hilary twice now), Hilary is back and this film has Oscar written all over it. She changed her physical experience and it is about a strong woman. This is pretty much Hil's formula for winning an...
The Amelia Trailer Has LandedOriginal at Film Experience
• Fri, Jun 26
By filmexperience@gmail.com (NATHANIEL R) I like the timbre of Swank's voice in the trailer. I must admit. I've clearly underestimated her in my Best Actress predictions (my excuse: previously she'd been less than convincing in period pieces) for she manages just fine for these 113 seconds. Oscar prediction updates coming on Sunda...
Rob Lowe and His Former Nanny's Lawsuits Are Dismissed
Original at TheCelebrityCafe.com
• Mon, May 18
NY The San Francisco Chronicle reports she later included the allegations in her countersuit. The ex-brother-in-law to Million Dollar Baby actress Hilary Swank, also filed a complaint against yet another babysitter. That case was also dismissed, ...
REVIEW: The Class - Arkansas Online
Original at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
• Fri, Apr 10
Arkansas Online (subscription), AR From Glenn Ford in Blackboard Jungle to Hilary Swank in Freedom Writers, we’ve seen this arc before - the classroom serves as a microcosm of society as the teacher’s idealism is put to the test and his students’ notion of what’s possible expands. ...
The comeback kid
Original at Sunday Times
• Sat, Mar 21
South Africa Eastwood never planned to return to acting after playing Hilary Swank’s boxing mentor in Million Dollar Baby. “Now I’m telling people the same thing with this film,” he says, laughing. “Probably four years from now, they’ll be saying, ‘Drag that old ...
2008 Oscars in Review
Original at Baruch College The Ticker
• Thu, Feb 26
NY After the ceremony a montage of about 30 films that are to be released in 2009 were shown, including the highly anticipated "Public Enemies" starring Johnny Depp along with "Amelia" starring Hilary Swank, and "Inglorious Bastards" with Brad Pitt. ...
Hollywood's Only Oscar Strategy
Original at Film Experience
• Tue, Dec 30
By filmexperience@gmail.com (NATHANIEL R) I've discussed this before I'm afraid and do tire of repeating myself. So herewith a decree: In 2009, no matter what Oscar buzz befalls Hilary Swank in Amelia, Clint Eastwood's Mandela picture or the collected December '09 offerings, three of my five biggest Oscary pet peeves (#2 Decembe...
Swank Play Doctor
Original at Screenhead
• Thu, Dec 4
By Kenna McHugh Directing film isn’t new to Jokinen per say. He has directed videos with prestigious talent: Will Smith, Beyonce, Eminem, Korn and Celine Dion. He is also the co-founder of Solar Films, Finland’s largest TV and film producer, and directed and co-written several TV series in his home count...
Hilary Swank Takes Flight - E! Online
Original at eonline.com
• Fri, Apr 11
Hilary Swank Takes Flight - But you know Hilary, she doesn't do anything halfway. She's decided to go ahead and just get a license." Her manager, Jason Wineberg, who said he couldn't ...
Hilary Swank's fitness plan
Original at Chicago Tribune
• Mon, Jan 28
By Tempo Swank Actress Hilary Swank would rather sleep six hours and get an hour workout, than sleep seven hours, according to a profile in W Magazine. (Me too.) She lifts weights twice a week. And on the other days, she hikes, ...
Opinion: The Reaping (2007)
Original at michaelmay (Blogspot)
• Thu, Jan 24
By Michael May and as long as Hilary Swank is trying to figure it all out, it's good. Like I also said in that Orphanage review, my favorite horror movies are actually mysteries, so The Reaping starts off on the right foot. Spoilers below ...
Opinion: P.S. I Love You
Original at CBC Toronto
• Thu, Dec 20
Gerard Butler and Hilary Swank star in P.S. I Love You. (Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures) First Review: CC, Winnipeg I was lucky enough to get passes to see the premiere of P.S. I Love You. It was a wonderful movie.
Swank takes 45 Pills a Day
Original at Oh No They Didn't!
• Wed, Dec 12
Hilary Swank downs 45 supplements a day to stay fit for the red carpet The actress defended her three most recent films, The Black Dahlia, Freedom Writers, and The Reaping which have been dubbed box office flops - describing Hollywood as a "lottery".
Focus: 'Torture, but so relaxing' - Guardian Unlimited
Original at The Observer
• Sat, Nov 3
Focus: 'Torture, but so relaxing' Guardian Unlimited, UK - Hilary Swank, who played the role of an aspiring boxer in Million Dollar Baby, said: 'Boxing is the most intense workout you can ever experience. ...
Oprah Cuts Off Hilary Swank's Hair
Original at Huffington Post
• Thu, Nov 1
By The Huffington Post News Team Hilary Swank must really trust Oprah Winfrey. The Oscar-winning actress let the talk-show host chop off a little more than 9 inches of her hair during a segment that was to air Friday on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." ...
Oprah Chops Hilary's Hair For Charity
Original at CBS 11
• Thu, Nov 1
Hilary Swank must really trust Oprah Winfrey. Well, it's taken months to get to this moment," Winfrey says before getting down to business. "It involves a two-time Academy Award winner, a sharp object and me." Swank, who won Oscars for h...
Entertainment news: Hilary Swank has hair cut off live on Oprah ...
Original at Marie Claire
• Thu, Nov 1
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Hilary Swank has hair cut off for charity, live on Oprah.
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Swank to let Oprah cut her hair
Original at Boston Herald
• Wed, Oct 31
HILARY SWANK's new hairstylist is none other than talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, People.com reports. Winfrey...
It's Confirmed: Hilary Swank Has a Cameo in 'Iron Man'
Original at Cinematical
• Mon, Jul 23
By Erik Davis Not long ago, writer-director Jon Favreau dropped a little clue on his Myspace page by capitalizing the word 'Swank' while speaking about accommodations in Las Vegas; the final filming location for Iron Man. At a later date, while discussing Iron Man's ComicCon plans, Favreau told fans...
Swank vows to shave head for charity - Stuff.co.nz
Original at stuff.co.nz
• Sun, Jul 22
Swank vows to shave head for charity Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - Jul 22, 2007 The 32-year-old actress, whose hair was cut short for her Oscar-winning performance in Boys Don't Cry, is looking forward to the new "hip" hairstyle. ...
Hilary Swank is cutting all her hair off for charity.
Original at PR Inside (Pressemitteilung)
• Fri, Jul 20
PR-inside.com) The actress, who is a spokesperson for the Pantene Beautiful Lengths Campaign, is having her locks made into a wig for a female cancer patient. Hilary said: 'It's wonderful to know that my hair is going to help someone feel better through the process of getting treatment. It'...
Great pretenders | 12 of the best gender-crossing films - Charlotte Observer
Original at CharlotteObserver.com
• Fri, Jul 20
Great pretenders | 12 of the best gender-crossing films Charlotte Observer, NC - Boys Don't Cry" -- Hilary Swank won an Oscar as Teena Brandon, who tried to pass as a man named Brandon Teena in the Midwest and met a brutal end. ...
Bed Bath & Beyond Hosts A Swank-Lowe Reunion
Original at Gawker
• Fri, Jun 29
• 1 related articles
By Seth PrivacyWatch celebrity sightings are submitted by our readers, and are posted several times a week, so send them in often. Submit yours to tips[AT]defamer.com (please put "sighting" or "PrivacyWatch" in the subject line) and tell everyone about the time you spotted Ryan Atwood quietly...
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Judy Swank: Journey Down the Road
Original at Huffington Post
• Wed, Apr 11
By Judy Swank I began laughing through my tears. I was stunned by this revelation, and I could barely wait to tell Hilary, "We're going to California!" I had no idea what that actually meant. I had no idea how we would manage. I had no idea of what we would do once we got there or where we would live. But oddly, I was...
DVD Review: Freedom Writers Offers Both Education And Inspiration
Original at Blogcritics
• Thu, Apr 5
By writnkitten Freedom Writers is based on the real-life story of a teacher, Erin Gruwell (portrayed by Hilary Swank) and her at-risk students. Set in 1994, two years after the Rodney King verdict was handed down and riots ensued in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, 23-year-old Gruwell starts teac...
Hollywood PrivacyWatch: Swank And Agent-American Boyfriend Take Their Love To Brentwood
Original at Defamer
• Fri, Jan 12
By Seth In today's episode: Hilary Swank; Elijah Wood and Lori Petty; Queen Latifah; Hank Azaria; Lori Loughlin; Jessica Alba; Paris and Nicky Hilton; Tommy Lee; Jason Lee; Ryan O'Neal; Allison Janney; Crispin Glover; Ed McMahon; Lorenzo Lamas; Heidi Fleiss; Keith David and Jason "Wee Man" A...
Swank'd III: Chad Lowe Disappointed In Hilary Swank's Decision To Destroy Everything That Was Good
Original at Gawker
• Fri, Nov 24
By Seth ExtraTV.com]Previously: Swank'd II: Hilary Reveals Chad Lowe's Unspecified Drug Problem [Defamer] ONLY ON "EXTRA" CHAD LOWE SPEAKS OUT ABOUT HIS DIVORCE FROM HILARY SWANK Los Angeles - November 24, 2006) - Chad Lowe sits down with "Extra" and for the first time speaks about his much-pu...
Hilary Swank Takes Lead In CAA's 'Client of the Year' Voting
Original at Defamer
• Wed, Aug 30
By Mark Swank and Campisi have "always cared about one another, but when Hilary's marriage broke up, they went from friends to sweethearts," a "close family friend" told the Enquirer. Photo: Bauer-Griffin via Us] New love for 'Million Dollar Baby' (second item) [The Scoop]
Hilary Swank Takes Lead In CAA's 'Client of the Year' Voting
Original at Defamer.com
• Tue, Aug 29
By Mark Never underestimate the psychic toll a messy break-up can take on an individual, even a two-time Oscar-winning actress. According to a National Enquirer report, so distraught was Hilary Swank in the aftermath* of her jettisoning of longtime househusband Chad Lowe that she reverted em...
Hilary Swank Takes Lead In CAA's 'Client of the Year' Voting
Original at Gawker
• Tue, Aug 29
By Mark Never underestimate the psychic toll a messy break-up can take on an individual, even a two-time Oscar-winning actress. According to a National Enquirer report, so distraught was Hilary Swank in the aftermath* of her jettisoning of longtime househusband Chad Lowe that she reverted em...
Opinion:
Original at Phil Windley's Technometria
• Sun, Feb 13
MOVIE - MILLION DOLLAR BABY - Review Rating $$$$$ $$$$1/2 (OUT OF 10) STARRING - Clint Eastwood (Frankie Dunn), Hilary Swank (Maggie Fitzgerald) & Morgan Freeman (Scrap). DIRECTOR - Clint Eastwood Million Dollar Baby may be set in the boxing ring but that's not what it is really about....