'The East'

Was surprised to see Ellen Page is in this movie. While 'The East' seems just the kind of movie Brit Marling does -- threaded with the not-so-obvious -- it's the opposite of what Page usually does -- typically, direct and front-loaded.

Marling has yet to do a project that appeals to me, but Page always does. So, I'm a bit torn.























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'Super' Cast Interview

'Super' Trailer

First cut was very poor. Don't think I ran it. This trailer is much better. Rainn Wilson is Crimson Bolt.

That Inception/Matrix/Bond Thing

Each trailer is better than the last. Love that Ellen Page is in this one. I'm developing a slight case of DiCaprio burn-out -- he's great, but in so many movies with that squint-eyed gravitas... Very Bond/Matrix. Pretty much a must-see on DVD.

Break-Outs Of 2007

Here's Lynn Hirschberg on the break-out performances of 2007, including a nice audio slide presentation. Of course, Ellen Page tops the list.

Juno Clip

Here's a good clip from 'Juno' -- Ellen Page has brought this character to life. Here's an interview with screenwriter Diablo Cody aka Brook Busey -- the former stripper and author of The Pussy Ranch -- which keeps changing addresses. I believe Cody's latest is available on her MySpace page.

Smart People

So, I'm watching this trailer for the new indy 'Smart People' and I'm thinking, okay that looks good, this is well-made, not bad...then who appears? None other than Ellen Page. The cool cool new actor from 'Juno' who has such a natural energy on camera -- and, right away, just like that, 'Smart People' has must-see status. Page plays Dennis Quaid's daughter in this character-driven comedy. She's one to watch.

Kelsey Hubbard interviews three of the stars of 'Smart People' at Sundance, Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Heydan Church, and Quaid.