Not to be confused with that long-running Australian series that gave Kylie Minogue her big break in life, the title of the movie Neighbors was changed for European and African audiences to Bad Neighbours. Name change aside, it is still a comedy about the irritation living in close quarters to inconsiderate neighbours can cause – especially when you have a baby. The film features Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, as parents of a little one, who ask frat boys Zac Efron and Dave Franco to, you know, keep it dooown. Here Zac and Dave talk about comedy and impersonating Christopher Walken…
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Lights, Camera, Aaaction! The 2014 MTV Movie Awards
There is the serious business of awarding films and filmmakers – the Oscars, the BAFTAs, the Globes and all that – and then there is the lighter side. The side where, instead of a weighty gold statue of a small naked man, winners are given one a much less heavier one made of popcorn. It’s still gold, though, and that’s what counts. The MTV Movie Awards take place this Sunday in LA, and I’ll be there, covering them for the first time. These awards have become known for their irreverent take on the films we’ve been watching over the past year. They’re a chance to honour those films and that…
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The Cannes Diaries – Of Papers and Boys
There’s been a strong contingent of young stars in Cannes this year. Today’s screening of Cosmopolis, and the premiere happening this evening, sees Robert Pattinson back in Cannes, following his first foray here when he came to present Twilight footage before the first film came out. Starring in director David Cronenberg’s film adaptation of Don DeLillo’s novel, Robert goes tête-à-tête with Paul Giamatti in the movie, which is an overflow of information as it plays upon the themes of social and economic crisis that’s befallen our society. Rob’s girlfriend, Kristen Stewart, who’s here with On the Road, is expected to join him on the red carpet at tonight’s premiere.…
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The Lorax Stars Help You Go Green
Dr Seuss, aka Theodore Geisel, is an author loved by children and adults alike. My favourite story-book from him is Oh, The Places You’ll Go. Until that gets made into a movie, I found myself really enjoying The Lorax – and its main message. I spoke to the cast, and when Danny DeVito wasn’t talking about Die Antwoord, got some great insights from them on going green and being environmentally friendly. What I like about the story is that Dr Seuss came up with it while he was in Tanzania, and was overcome by the beauty of the Serengeti. He wrote 90% of the story, there and then, and…
