David O. Russell

David O. Russell's Jennifer Lawrence-Bradley Cooper Abscam Movie Gets Christmas Release

March 12, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 10 weeks ago

New David O. Russell film reunites him with "Silver Linings Playbook" stars Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper

  

Oscars 2013: Inside the After-Parties (Photos)

February 25, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 12 weeks ago

Elton John clears $6 million net on viewing and after-party, a Barbra Streisand supergroup at the Governors Ball, Seth's overnight orchestra, and the late-night scene at the Chateau

  

Oscars 2013: Signs Point to an 'Argo' Triumph, But Can You Trust the Signs?

February 24, 2013 By Steve Pond 12 weeks ago

A lengthy, confusing Oscar season was turned upside down by a revamped voting timetable and knocked for a loop by baffling Best Director nominations

  

10 Secrets of the Oscar Envelope: 'It's Engineered like a German Car'

February 24, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 12 weeks ago

Seen by billions but touched by few, here's an exclusive hands-on tour of the most famous envelope in the world.

  

'Silver Linings Playbook' Dominates the Indie Spirit Awards

February 23, 2013 By Steve Pond 12 weeks ago

David O. Russell's Oscar nominee wins four awards, including Best Feature; "The Sessions" takes two acting prizes

  

Partying Down During Oscar's Walk-Up Week (Photos)

February 21, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 13 weeks ago

From Jessica Chastain chatting up Harry Potter, to Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams hunkering down together, to awards winners with trophies riding shuttle buses -- a continuously updating gallery of the scene leading up to Oscar night.

  

Oscar Party List 2013: The Shindigs, From Intimate to Sprawling

February 19, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 13 weeks ago

Your guide to five days of Oscar celebrations broken into Nominees, Decision Makers, the Scene and Oscar Sunday

  

David O. Russell, Jennifer Lawrence Reunite for The Weinstein Company's 'The Ends of the Earth'

February 19, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 13 weeks ago

The Weinstein Company just acquired the project, which "Argo" scribe Chris Terrio wrote

  

'Silver Linings' Oscar Nominee Jennifer Lawrence Shares Her Acting Secret: Never Sweat

February 15, 2013 By Steve Pond 13 weeks ago

At 22, "Silver Linings Playbook" makes Jennifer Lawrence the youngest actress ever to get two leading-actor Oscar nominations

 

  

How David O. Russell 'Grew Up' to Become the Ultimate Actors' Director

February 8, 2013 By Steve Pond 14 weeks ago

He used to be known for his run-ins with actors, but David O. Russell's recent success has put him in a select group that includes Elia Kazan, Mike Nichols and Sidney Lumet

  

The Little Girl Steals the Show at the New-Look Oscar Nominees Lunch

February 5, 2013 By Steve Pond 15 weeks ago

"Beasts of the Southern Wild" star Quvenzhane Wallis was the belle of the ball at an Oscar nominees lunch that felt more engineered and less egalitarian

  

Robert De Niro Brought to Tears Over Mental Illness on 'Katie' (Video)

February 4, 2013 By Greg Gilman 15 weeks ago

Robert De Niro hinted at a very personal connection to what Bradley Cooper's character was going through in "Silver Linings Playbook"

  

Inside the Golden Globes Afterparties (Photos)

January 14, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 18 weeks ago

The face of AMC (Jon Hamm) joins HBO; JLo and Diddy are together again, and Bill Murray and Rosario Dawson dance together. Inside the bashes at the Beverly Hilton and beyond

  

Partying at AFI, BAFTA With Bradley Cooper, Hugh Jackman, J. Lo and More on Golden Globes Weekend

January 13, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 18 weeks ago

Jon Bon Jovi with Harvey Weinstein, J. Lo and Bradley Cooper, Stacy Keibler, Real Housewives, and no time to watch the NFL playoffs. The nonstop scene inside the Four Seasons and across West Hollywood on a packed party weekend

  

Inside the AFI Awards Power Lunch 2012 (Photos)

January 12, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 18 weeks ago

"I'm a big fan." The elite of TV and Film cross pollinated at AFI's presitigious lunch at the Four Seasons on Friday

  

Inside the Critics Choice Movie Awards: What You Didn't See on TV

January 11, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 19 weeks ago

The social scene between commercials, the blown kisses, and Eva Longoria kneeling before George Clooney. The top untelevised moments from inside the rapid fire show.

  

How Do You Pronounce Quvenzhane Wallis? (Exclusive Video)

January 10, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 19 weeks ago

Newly crowned Oscar nominee Quvenzhane Wallis stares down the camera and tells everyone how to get it right.

  

Oscars: 'Silver Linings Playbook' First Film in 31 Years Nominated in All 4 Acting Categories

January 10, 2013 By Brent Lang 19 weeks ago

David O. Russell's film does what only 13 other films in Oscar history have done

  

Oscar Analysis: Yes, 'Lincoln' Is on Top, But Watch Out for 'Silver Linings Playbook' and 'Life of Pi'

January 10, 2013 By Steve Pond 19 weeks ago

With Kathryn Bigelow, Ben Affleck and Tom Hooper not nominated, Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" is the big winner -- but David O. Russell and Ang Lee are coming on strong, too

  

Ben Affleck, Kathryn Bigelow, Ang Lee Land Directors Guild Nominations

January 8, 2013 By Steve Pond 19 weeks ago

Steven Spielberg heads field of DGA Award nominees heavy with past winners, including Tom Hooper; award is one of the most reliable Oscar predictors

  

Sally Field's Killer Speech is the Talk of Palm Springs Gala

January 6, 2013 By Steve Pond 19 weeks ago

Guests at the Palm Springs Film Fest gala honoring Bradley Cooper, Helen Mirren, Naomi Watts and others left buzzing about Sally Field's marvelous acceptance speech

  

'Silver Linings Playbook' Sweeps Satellite Awards

December 16, 2012 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

David O. Russell comedy "Silver Linings Playbook" wins five top film awards, including actor and actress for Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence; "Homeland" and "Big Bang Theory" win TV honors

  

Golden Globes Analysis: As Odd, Funky and Irrelevant as Ever

December 13, 2012 By Steve Pond 23 weeks ago

Golden Globes voters nominated Nicole Kidman for "The Paperboy," snubbed "Beasts of the Southern Wild" entirely and called "Hyde Park on Hudson" a comedy -- and they expect us to take them seriously?

  

'Silver Linings' David O. Russell on How Jennifer Lawrence Skyped Her Way to Oscar Front-Runner

November 30, 2012 By Chris Willman 24 weeks ago

At TheWrap's screening series, director David O. Russell explained the convoluted casting process that led to one of the year's most acclaimed movie ensembles

  

Wes Anderson's 'Moonrise Kingdom' Wins Best Feature at Gotham Film Awards

November 26, 2012 By Greg Gilman 25 weeks ago

"Beasts of the Southern Wild" director wins two awards

  

'Silver Linings Playbook' Review: Mental Illness + Ballroom Dancing = a Madcap Surprise

November 14, 2012 By Alonso Duralde 27 weeks ago

Writer-director David O. Russell even gets actual performances out of Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper 

  
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