#Phil Joanou

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Final Analysis (1992) dir. Phil Joanou

#final analysis #uma thurman #phil joanou #movie #my #personal #Tiger Mousse

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Movie Review: Ennio

Italian music composer Ennio Morricone (1928-2020) was one of the greatest musicians of all time. Without a doubt! He composed the score for over 500 films. That’s not a typo! At the 2016 Golden Globe Awards, Quentin Tarantino accepted the award for Best Music Score on behalf of Morricone for the score to QT’s The Hateful Eight and he said of him:

“As far as I am concerned is my favorite composer! When I say favorite composer, I don’t mean movie composer, that ghetto. I’m talking about Mozart. I’m talking about Beethoven. I’m talking about Schubert. That’s who I’m talking about.”

I fully agree. He’s not just one of the greatest film composers of all time, but music composers! It is so hard to choose the highlights of such a rich and robust filmography and discography, but if I had to choose, I think his score for Sergio Leone’s westerns A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (which I watched in my Directing class in college and did a whole paper on FYI) are all time capsule worthy! That director / composer collaboration was among the greatest in history. Other favorites of mine include The Battle of Algiers, Terrence Malick’s Days of Heaven, Samuel Fuller’s White Dog, John Carpenter’s The Thing, Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables and Casualties of War, Phil Joanou’s State of Grace, Bugsy, and In the Line of Fire. But it was QT who finally got Morricone an Academy Award for Composing (he had received an Honorary Award in 2007) for scoring The Hateful Eight. Prior to this collaboration, QT used various Morricone pieces in the soundtracks to Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, Death Proof, Inglorious Basterds, Django Unchained, and Once Upon a Time…In Hollywood. I got my copy of Hateful Eight soundtrack on vinyl!

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Director Giuseppe Tornatore worked with Moriccone a ton on thirteen films he directed since 1988, notably his love letter to film Cinema Paradiso (read my 2021 blu-ray review here), which had so many beautiful themes and ideas tied together by Moriccone's score. Tornatore had a great working relationship and friendship with Moriccone and made this comprehensive documentary Ennio that premiered at the 2021 Venice Film Festival and was recently released in the U.S. including Coolidge Corner Theatre.

The doc is filled with a ton of Moriccone himself telling his story and tons of anecdotes. There's a ton of archival footage and lots of clips from films. Featured interviewees include Clint Eastwood (start of a lot of the Leone films), QT, Barry Levinson, Oliver Stone, Joanou, Dario Argento and Tornatore himself. There's also a ton of musicians represented including Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Quincy Jones, Bruce Springsteen (he grew up a fan), James Hetfield (Metallica covered his music live on numerous tours) and more.

the maestro at work

This is very much a doc about film history based on the sheer amount of films he composed and at times it borders on hagiography, but at its core it is about a legend who deserves the documentary treatment. I also commend Tornatore for not turning this whole film into a doc about his own relationship with him, but more just putting himself into the pantheon of work. There was quite a lot I learned, including how he almost scored A Clockwork Orange for Stanley Kubrick, but wasn't able to due to scheduling. In the end we're lucky this doc was made when Moriccone was alive to tell his story. Expect this to be shown in both music and film classes for years to come.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

#ennio #ennio morricone #giuseppe tornatore #documentary #quentin tarantino #sergio leone #phil joanou #cinema paradiso #bruce springsteen #metallica #stanley kubrick #movie review

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Three O'Clock High (1987) dir. by Phil Joanou

#three o'clock high #three oclock high #80sedit #movieedit #filmedit #phil joanou #80s #* #nati

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#Gridiron Gang #Erőpróba #2006 #Phil Joanou #2023/263

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BONO IN 'ONE' MUSIC VIDEO, DIR. PHIL JOANOU (PT. 1)

"We are one, but we’re not the same. It’s not saying we even want to get along, but that we have to get along together in this world if it is to survive. It’s a reminder that we have no choice.”

#han's gif #u2 #bono

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Thank you, Phil Joanou

#From The Story Of One #Bono #One #U2 #Where I fall in love with Bono

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Cumpleaños 🎂

Uma Thurman cumple 54 años

Uma Karuna Thurman (Boston, Massachusetts, 29 de abril de 1970) es una actriz de cine y exmodelo estadounidense nominada al Óscar��y ganadora del Globo de Oro. Comenzó como modelo profesional y acabó dedicándose al cine en 1988

Hija del profesor budista de la Universidad de Columbia, Robert Thurman, y de Nena von Schlebrügge (exmodelo nacida en México, de padre alemán y madre sueca-danesa).

Entre sus películas más conocidas están "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988) o "Gattaca" (1997). Aunque sin duda es mundialmente conocida por sus trabajos en "Pulp Fiction" (1994) y "Kill Bill" (2003-2004), ambas dirigidas por Quentin Tarantino.

Fue una joven desmañada e introvertida que era frecuentemente molestada por su elevada estatura, su nombre raro (a veces usaba el nombre Uma Karen en lugar del verdadero Uma Karuna), y la talla de sus pies.

A los 10 años, una amiga de su madre sugirió hacerle una rinoplastia, sugerencia que la mortificó durante años. Fue sin duda uno de los muchos incidentes que la llevaron a sufrir dismorfobia, un desorden mental que implica una imagen distorsionada del cuerpo

Su debut cinematográfico fue en "Johnny Be Good" (1987) y en "Kiss Daddy Goodnight" (1987), ambas con éxito marginal. Su siguiente película fue "Las aventuras del barón Munchausen" (1988), dirigida por Terry Gilliam y que si bien ahora es casi un filme de culto, en su momento fue un fracaso comercial

En 1998 protagonizó, con el que sería luego su esposo Ethan Hawke, la película de ciencia ficción "Gattaca". Aunque "Gattaca" no fue un gran éxito de taquilla, recibió muchas críticas positivas y consiguió gran recaudación en el mercado del vídeo.

Los dos grandes fracasos de su carrera llegaron en 1997 y 1998. Primero interpretó a la villana Hiedra Venenosa (Poison Ivy) en "Batman y Robin", la cuarta película de la popular saga. Batman y Robin resultó un gran fracaso de taquilla 

Su segundo revés fue al año siguiente en "Los vengadores", otro gran fracaso de público y crítica. 

Después del nacimiento de su primera hija en 1998, tomó un descanso de papeles principales para concentrarse en la maternidad.

Después de cinco años alejada de papeles principales, reapareció el 7 de enero de 2003 en el filme de John Woo "Paycheck", y en su nueva colaboración con Quentin Tarantino, "Kill Bill". 

"Paycheck" fue discreta con los críticos y la taquilla, pero "Kill Bill" relanzaría su carrera.

La producción fue postergada varios meses debido a que quedó encinta.

La filmación tomó nueve meses y fue hecha en cinco países diferentes. Este papel fue el más exigente para ella hasta ese momento, ya que pasó tres meses aprendiendo artes marciales, manejo de la espada e idioma japonés.

Con una exitosa carrera en el cine, volvió a convertirse en una solicitada modelo. La compañía de cosméticos Lancôme la escogió como la imagen de sus productos. En 2005, fue contratada para una función similar por la casa de modas francesa Louis Vuitton. 

Ese mismo año estrenó la comedia "Mi súper ex novia", por la que cobró la cifra de 14 millones de dólares

Mientras vivía en Londres tras rodar "Las amistades peligrosas" empezó a salir con el director Phil Joanou, quien acababa de producir el aclamado filme documental Rattle and Hum del grupo U2.

Mientras visitaba a Joanou en el set de su película, "State Of Grace", conoció al actor británico Gary Oldman. Los dos congeniaron enseguida. Incluso Joanou dijo después que era obvio que Oldman y Thurman estaban hechos el uno para el otro, de manera que se hizo a un lado. La pareja se casó en 1990, pero el matrimonio sólo duró dos años; según se informó, afectado por el poco tiempo que pasaban juntos a causa de sus apretadas agendas como actores.

El 1 de mayo de 1998, se casó con el actor Ethan Hawke, después de haberlo conocido en el set de "Gattaca". Antes del compromiso, él le había propuesto matrimonio dos veces sin ser aceptado. Ella reconoció que apuraron su matrimonio debido a que había quedado embarazada. En el momento de la boda llevaba siete meses de gestación.​

Tuvieron dos hijos: una niña, Maya Ray (8 de julio de 1998) y un niño, Levon Roan (15 de enero de 2002). Hawke le dedicó su novela For Karuna.

En 2003 se separaron y en 2004 se divorciaron. Muchos medios de comunicación informaron que la causa del divorcio fue la infidelidad de Ethan Hawke con la modelo canadiense Jen Perzow, después de sospechar que ella lo engañaba con Tarantino.

Reside actualmente en Hyde Park (barrio de la ciudad de Nueva York). En 2004 empezó a salir con el hotelero neoyorquino André Balazs. Convivieron en un apartamento en el vecindario del SoHo, en Manhattan, cerca del Mercer Hotel, propiedad de Balazs.

En marzo de 2006, su encargado de relaciones públicas anunció que la pareja se había separado.​

Thurman estuvo comprometida con el financiero Arpad Busson desde 2011. Tienen una hija llamada Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence Thurman-Busson, apodada Luna (nacida el 15 de julio de 2012),​ pero al final no llegaron a casarse y se separaron en 2014

#Cumpleaños 🎂 #Uma Thurman

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Rattle and Hum is a hybrid live/studio #album by Irish #rock #band U2, and a companion rockumentary film directed by Phil Joanou. The album was produced by Jimmy Iovine and was released on 10 October 1988, while the film was distributed by Paramount Pictures and was released on 27 October 1988. Following the breakthrough success of the band's previous studio album, The Joshua Tree, the Rattle and Hum project captures their continued experiences with American roots music on the Joshua Tree Tour, further incorporating elements of blues rock, folk rock, and gospel music into their sound. A collection of new studio tracks, live performances, and cover songs, the project includes recordings at Sun Studio in Memphis and collaborations with Bob Dylan, B. B. King, and Harlem's New Voices of Freedom gospel choir.

#on this day #this day #on this date #date today #classic rock #today in music #today in history #today in music history #today in the history #this day in music #full albums #full album #full album today #today in music rock #this day in history #u2 #u2 band #band u2 #rattle & hum #Spotify

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Three O'Clock High (1987), dir. Phil Joanou

#three o'clock high #phil jonaou #casey siemaszko #richard tyson #my gifs #i have been thinking about this all day

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Friday, May 10, 2024: 11am ET: Feature LP: U2 - Rattle and Hum (1988)

Rattle and Hum is a hybrid live/studio album by Irish rock band U2, and a companion rockumentary film directed by Phil Joanou. The album was produced by Jimmy Iovine and was released on October 10, 1988, while the film was distributed by Paramount Pictures and was released on October 27, 1988. Following the breakthrough success of the band’s previous studio album, The Joshua Tree, the Rattle and…

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#1988 #Feature LP #RadioMax #U2 #Wikipedia

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State of Grace

1990 directed by Phil Joanou

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Final Analysis (1992) dir. Phil Joanou

#Final Analysis #Phil Joanou #movie #my #personal #Tiger Mousse

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This Month In History - October

Let’s raise a glass to several landmark anniversaries this month:

Oct. 3, 1997: The Matchmaker opens

In Oct. 1997, the Janeane Garofalo rom-com was released. Probably wondering why I am including this on the list of landmark pop culture anniversaries right? I worked on the film, that’s why. The film was filmed mostly in Ireland and little bit in Boston. In the Spring of 1997, I had just finished working as a Location Intern on Ted Demme’s Monument Ave, the first major movie I ever worked on. They were doing some reshoots on The Matchmaker, so they brought in a bunch of the Monument Ave crew since that had just wrapped. The Location Manager called and asked if I could work on the shoot in Faneuil Hall in Boston. I was tasked with being in front of Clark’s bar where they had some lights set up and making sure no drunk idiots messed with the lights and equipment. I also held traffic during select shots. It was far from glamorous, but it was cool to say I was a part of a movie. I saw the film when it premiered at the Boston Film Festival in Sept. 1997 and then saw it again opening weekend in Oct. 1997. It’s kinda corny, but better than most people think. Happy 25 The Matchmaker! 

Oct. 5, 1962: Dr. No opens in UK

In Oct. 1962, the first James Bond movie was released in the U.K. The U.S. didn’t get it until May 1963. This and Goldfinger are my two favorite 007 movies. Being the first one it set the tone for the character and the films. Happy 60th Dr. No!

Oct. 9, 1987: Three O’Clock High opens

In Oct. 1987, one of my 15 favorite movies ever made was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 35th TO’CH!

Oct. 9, 1987: Tunnel of Love released

In Oct. 1987, Bruce Springsteen’s 8th album was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 35th TOL!

Oct. 10, 1997: Boogie Nights opens

In October 1997, Paul Thomas Anderson’s breakthrough (not his debut, but the one that put him on the map) was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 25 Boogie Nights!

Oct. 10, 2007: In Rainbows released

In Oct. 2007, Radiohead’s 7th self-released album was released online. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 15 In Rainbows!

Oct. 11, 2022: Punch Drunk Love and Bowling for Columbine open

In October 2022, Paul Thomas Anderson’s 4th film was released (big month for PTA anniversaries)! Coming off Magnolia, PTA went in a very different direction with this dark rom-com starring Adam Sandler of all people, but the Sandman rose to the dramatic challenges as Barry Egan, a lonely man with social anxiety whose life changes when he discovers a loophole in a pudding promotion, meeting his sister’s co-worker, calls a sex line, and oh yeah - takes in an abandoned harmonium. Sandler was cast way far against type in contrast with his goofy comedies, but it works here. And who can forget the showdown with the sleazy Mattress Man played by Philip Seymour Hoffman? I attended an advance screening in NYC with a Q&A with PTA, Sandler and producer JoAnne Sellar. After the screening outside, I approached PTA (who I met at a Magnolia screening in 2000) and I actually got choked up as I thanked him for dedicating the film to Ted Demme. He was very appreciative. PDL got a mixed response when it was released, but over time more and more people have mentioned how good it is, especially as Sandler has done more dramatic work. Happy 20th PDL!

On the same day in October 2002, Michael Moore’s greatest documentary was released (and that’s saying something). It begins examining the events of the Columbine Massacre in 1999 and then he dug deeper to look at America’s gun violence. I’ve been a fan of Moore’s docs (notably Roger and Me and Fahrenheit 9/11), but with this one he was going big. He wasn’t afraid to confront the enemies on camera. While some have criticized his work for stretching the truth or over-glorifying Canada, he made his point and did it in a thought-provoking and entertaining way. Happy 20th BFC!

Oct. 12, 2012: Argo opens

In Oct. 2012, Ben Affleck’s greatest moment as a director was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 10 Argo!

Oct. 18, 1967: first issue of Rolling Stone published

In Oct. 1967, the first issue of Rolling Stone magazine hit the stands. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 55th RS!

Oct. 22, 2002: One By One released

In Oct. 2002, Foo Fighters’ 4th album was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 20th One By One!

Oct. 23, 1992: Reservoir Dogs opens

In Oct. 1992, the debut film from Quentin Tarantino was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 30th RD!

Oct. 26, 2007: Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead opens

In Oct. 2007, Sidney Lumet’s final film was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 15 BTDKYD!

Oct. 27, 1982: 1999 released

In Oct. 1982, Prince’s 5th album was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 40th 1999!

Oct. 28, 1977: Nevermind the Bullocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols released in the U.K.

In Oct. 1977, the only studio album from the Sex Pistols was released in the U.K. (it was released in the U.S. a few weeks later). Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 45th NTBHTSP!

Oct. 29, 2002: Nirvana released

In Oct. 2002, the Nirvana compilation album was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 20th Nirvana!

Oct. 30, 1987: Faith released

In Oct. 1987, the debut solo album from George Michael was released. After the break up of Wham!, this was his big rock star moment. It is almost like a greatest hits album in many ways. I got it on cassette tape and it was one of the best dance pop albums of the late 80s. Happy 35th Faith!

#this month in history #the matchmaker #dr. no #007 #three o'clock high #phil joanou #Bruce Springsteen #boogie nights #paul thomas anderson #Radiohead #punch drunk love #bowling for columbine #michael moore #argo #ben affleck #rolling stone magazine #Foo Fighters #reservoir dogs #Quentin Tarantino #before the devil knows you're dead #sidney lumet #prince #sex pistols #nirvana #george michael #film geek #music nerd #1997 #1962 #1987

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Three O'Clock High (1987) dir. by Phil Joanou - for @mrseddiediaz 

#three o'clock high #richard tyson #casey siemaszko #movieedit #80sedit #phil joanou #80s #* #nati

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BONO IN 'ONE' MUSIC VIDEO, DIR. PHIL JOANOU (PT. 2)

Did I disappoint you? Or leave a bad taste in your mouth? You act like you never had love, and you want me to go without.

#han's gif #u2 #bono

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§ 3.127. El clan de los irlandeses (Phil Joanou, 1990)

 

He oído y leído que es una buena película. Típica y tópica de los años 80, "gansteril" y faltona, provocadora y fuerte. En la estela de las de mafiosos pero con más músculo y menos intensidad dramática. Más testiculina y menos cabeza. Actores de moda, un buen guión, desarrollo rápido y voraz. 

Estética muy desarrollada, personajes excesivamente jóvenes, por momentos prácticamente infantiles, que no aparentan más de veinte o veintidos años. 

Si por cada película que narra los problemas de la "Cocina del infierno" y sus vericuetos fuese real sería el barrio más famoso de todo Nueva York.

Del director he visto dos cosas más, una de ellas interesante, la otra no tanto. No ha sido muy prolífico, pero si parece un realizador solvente, de los que conoce el oficio. Grabó mucho videoclip en los ochenta de U2 y de Bon Jovi. Y ese pulso, esa viveza se nota. Sucesión de escenas rápidas y brillantes, puestas en escena con ángulos cerrados y caras estridentes.

Un reparto muy de moda: Sean Penn muy joven, todavía sincopado y poco calmado; Ed Harris sobrio y formal, profesional y algo alejado de los problemas emocionales de los asuntos mafiosos; Gary Oldman en un gran papel de mafioso histérico, totalmente descontrolado y fuera de lugar; una guapísima Robin Wright que le da un tono intimista aunque algo limitado; John Turturro dando clases de actuación y John C. Reilly como complemento indirecto.