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'The Paperboy' Review: A Lurid, Sweaty, Sticky Mess

Movies
 October 4, 2012 By Alonso Duralde 33 weeks ago

Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron grunt and grope their way through a movie that should have been more serious — or way more campy

  

The Weinstein Company Acquires Lee Daniels' 'The Butler'

Movies
 September 24, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 34 weeks ago

Forest Whitaker stars as a butler who worked for eight different presidents

  

Toronto Film Fest Day 9: Blood, Sex and Standing Ovations

Movies
 September 15, 2012 By Steve Pond 35 weeks ago

One group says Ben Wheatley's "Sightseers" is Toronto's best movie, while "The Paperboy" and Jared Leto's rock documentary also premiere

  

'The Paperboy' Trailer: Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron Get Down and Dirty

Movies
 August 1, 2012 By C. Molly Smith 42 weeks ago

Lee Daniels' "The Paperboy" divides critics with its mix of camp and trash 

  

Robin Williams to Play Eisenhower in Lee Daniels' 'The Butler'

Movies
 July 18, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 44 weeks ago

"Patch Adams" star Robin Williams to play Ike in film about a White House servant who worked for eight First Families

  

'The Paperboy' With Zac Efron, Nicole Kidman Gets October Release Date from Millennium

Movies
 June 20, 2012 By Brent Lang 48 weeks ago

As summer to turns to fall, U.S. moviegoers will get to see Nicole Kidman pee on Zac Efron in Lee Daniels' film

  

Cannes 2012: Is 'The Paperboy' a Camp Classic, or an Appalling Mess?

Movies
 May 24, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Some critics think Lee Daniels' steamy Southern potboiler is so bad it's good, but most say it's just plain awful

  

Cannes 2012: Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron Get Sweaty, Trampy in 'Paperboy'

Movies
 May 24, 2012 By Dana Kennedy 1 year ago

Nicole Kidman says she gave herself over to the graphic scenes in Lee Daniel's pulpy "The Paperboy," which has become the talk of the Croisette

  

Cannes 2012: Icon UK Group Backs Lee Daniels' 'The Butler'

Movies
 May 22, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Daniels' historical epic will center on an African American White House butler and will star Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey

  

Cannes Will Be Speaking English This Year: David Cronenberg, Lee Daniels, Andrew Dominik...

Movies
 April 19, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

The Cannes Film Festival unveils a lineup long on English-language films, with stars like Brad Pitt, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart

  

NBC Buys 'Valley of the Dolls' Adaptation

Television
 September 26, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

Series based on Jacqueline Susann's novel will be written and directed by "Precious" producer Lee Daniels

  

Cannes: Lee Daniels to Direct Steamy Thriller 'The Paperboy'

Movies
 May 13, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Southern-set erotic drama will feature Matthew McConaughey, Tobey Maguire, Sofia Vergara and Zac Efron

  

Lee Daniels Grilled on Discovering Racism, Being Oprah

Movies
 September 7, 2010 By Jordan Riefe 2 years ago

"I’ve found as I’ve gotten older that there is deep racism in America, and that’s a scary thing. I’m happy I didn’t know it when I was starting out"

  

Lee Daniels to Rewrite & Direct 'The Butler' for Sony

Deal Central | Movies
 July 30, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Danny Strong (HBO's "Recount") wrote the original draft for producer Laura Ziskin

  

Zanuck, Daniels Among Mentors at 'Produced By'

Movies
 May 26, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Producers Guild event announces two dozen participants in Mentoring Roundtables

  

David Oyelowo to play MLK Jr. in Lee Daniels' 'Selma'

Movies
 March 17, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 3 years ago

Civil rights drama stars Hugh Jackman and Lenny Kravitz

  

Lee Daniels Nabs Jackman for 'Selma'

Movies
 March 4, 2010 By Wrap Staff 3 years ago

'Precious' director says Hugh will play lead in civil rights drama

  

Fun, Games, Awards -- and a Dazed Mariah (Video)

Deal Central
 January 6, 2010 By Mikey Glazer 3 years ago

“Some of you getting this (Carey’s speech) for YouTube?” Sean Penn asked the P.S. Filmfest crowd

  

The Party's Over: Last Days of Oscar Campaign Bash

Movies
 November 25, 2009 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

Now awards campaigns comprise mostly trade ads and guild screenings featuring Q&As with the filmmakers.

  

Daniels Eyes 'Selma'

Movies
 November 18, 2009 By Variety 3 years ago

"Precious" director in negotiations for civil rights drama.

  

Hollyblog: 'Precious' Fails the Black Community

Movies
 November 13, 2009 By Lew Harris 3 years ago

"As dangerous as it is offensive, it is not representative of any community, past or present."

  

'Precious' Fails the Black Community

 November 13, 2009 By Anthony Smith 3 years ago

This film is as dangerous as it is offensive, and it is not representative of any community, past or present.

  

'Precious' Director and Star on Movie’s Message of Hope (Video)

Awards
 November 9, 2009 By Wrap Staff 3 years ago

Steve Pond talks to Lee Daniels and Gabourey Sidibe at TheWrap's Screening Series.

  

'Precious'' Gabby Sidibe: A New Kind of Leading Actress for Hollywood

Awards
 November 8, 2009 By Sharon Waxman 3 years ago

“I understand it may be a harder road for me, which is OK. I’m ready to lie on that sword.”

  

Diva? What Diva? Mo'Nique Charms

Movies
 November 2, 2009 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

Amid talk that she's shunning the promo circuit, Mo'Nique steals the show at a "Precious" screening.

  

'Precious' Director, Star Speak at TheWrap Screening

Movies
 October 28, 2009 By Wrap Staff 3 years ago
  
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