Clip From 'The Sessions' Doesn't Miss A Beat

Yes, I'm aware of the innuendo, but all that aside the rhythm here is better than good. This has to get attention come awards season.




















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Great New Poster for 'The Sessions'

Yes, (obviously) this is an international poster. Really, could any American ad or PR firm produce this? And, yes, it is (as usual for international posters) better, much better, than the generic and safe US versions.

Very much looking forward to this one. 

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Story Behind 'The Sessions'

Photo by Liz Hafalia/SF Chronicle

This from the SF Chronicle write-up of January 10, 2011 about sex surrogate Cheryl Cohen-Greene (pictured, who is played by Helen Hunt in 'The Sessions') about her work with Mark O'Brien:

• "He told me nobody had ever touched him other than to bathe him, dress him or do a medical procedure. He said that he felt like he was on the outside of a fine restaurant, looking in the window. Everybody in there is having a feast, but he'll never be able to taste that food."

Here's an interview with Hunt from TIFF.



A poem by O'Brien.

The pay is lousy,
no vacations or sick leave,
and the compliments …
You’d rather do without them.

On the plus side, you’re exempt from military service,
get to watch lots of TV
and pay half price at the movies.

They’re out there, my public, dying to ask me what happened to you,
wondering how I pee
and using me as proof

that God is just
and punishes only the wicked.

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New Poster for 'The Sessions'

Love this flick. Good poster (via TOH, where Anne calls the movie "...delicately modulated and utterly accessible, uplifting, moving and delightful to watch."). I can see people wanting to see this.

Here's the first poster and a trailer.





















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Poster/Trailer for John Hawkes and Helen Hunt's 'The Sessions'

Like, yes. When was the last time we had a movie like this? Very nice.

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'Soul Surfer' Featurette

With Bethany Hamilton, the surfing champion who lost her left arm in a shark attack.

'Soul Surfer'

Should find an audience.

'How to Make a Sandwich' or 'Every Day'

Strangely cut trailer. Good motion.

Whatever Happened To...

Helen Hunt? She just dropped out. After a romp as a solid box-office draw in "Twister" and "As Good as it Gets" (which won gobs of awards including Best Actress for Hunt), she quickly followed-up with the little-seen and unfortunately entitled "Dr. T and the Women", and "Pay it Forward".

These were followed by "What Women Want", which drew an audience but seemed to try too hard. She then had a small part in "One Night at McCool's", which I have not seen because the reviews were so bad across the board -- and, apparently, her scenes were not used -- possibly a good thing for her sake.

Just when it seemed her career had taken off she slips from view. The only thing I've seen her in recently is a publicity still (sorry I haven't seen the movie yet) from Emilio Estevez's "Bobby".

But, wait! Perhaps it's too soon to ask 'whatever happened to' just yet. Hunt is in post-production of her first directorial effort, "Then She Found Me", which she also wrote, based on the novel by the same name by Elinor Lipman. Hunt stars along with Bette Midler, Colin Firth, and Matthew Broderick.

Hunt spent years trying to get this project off the ground. Writing, directing, and starring in your own movie after years of setup...that's got to be as good as it gets. Looking forward to "Then She Found Me".