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May 15, 2008 | Firstshowing.net

Gremlin's Joe Dante Directing Bat Out of Hell

We first mentioned the film Bat Out of Hell back in April, when Kevin discussed the news that producer Warren Zide had signed a financing deal to make eight films, one of which was Bat Out of Hell . via Firstshowing.net

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Related Topix: Joe Dante, Horror, Action, Comedy Movies, Piranha, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies

Mon May 05, 2008

DVD Verdict

Gremlins

What you seeisn't always what you get. The original Gremlins has the dubious distinction of being one of two films to get the PG-13 rating instated . via DVD Verdict

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Related Topix: Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Comedy Movies, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies

Thu Apr 10, 2008

hosted Chicago Tribune | Chicago Tribune

'Smart People' (stars Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker,...

“A History of Violence') in college and a daughter living at home. She's played by Ellen Page of 'Juno”

'Smart People' is an effortful attempt at the sort of trenchant comedy a film such as 'Sideways' managed without breaking a sweat. It also poses an interesting question regarding top-billed Dennis Quaid. Why is it that he comes off well in certain roles and less well in others?

Quaid's not-quite, maybe-next-film superstardom has been foretold for decades now, ever since 'Breaking Away' in 1979 and 'The Right Stuff' and 'Innerspace' in the 1980s. Film after film, the 'international sensation' mold never solidified for him, and he didn't turn into a franchise machine and a monster marquee name like Harrison Ford or Tom Cruise. In recent years the man with the memorable shark's grin has gotten down to the business of expanding his range. In Todd Haynes' 'Far From Heaven,' Quaid's portrayal of a tortured bisexual '50s businessman caught in a Douglas Sirk melodrama he cannot control was just the right role for just the right actor, and it was like watching an actor reborn. Read more

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Stuff, Pittsburgh Metro, Sarah Jessica Parker, Dennis Quaid, The Right Stuff, Comedy Movies, History Movies, Drama, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Movies, Entertainment

Wed Apr 02, 2008

Cinematical

Joe Dante Inherits the 'Thirst' From Mick Garris

Posted Apr 1st 2008 8:32PM by Scott Weinberg Filed under: Horror , Remakes and Sequels Last September was when Jessica shared the news about Mick Garris helming a remake of the 1979 horror flick Thirst -- and ... via Cinematical

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Related Topix: Joe Dante, Horror, Action, Comedy Movies, Piranha, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies

Thu Mar 13, 2008

Esquire

The Underrated Oeuvre: Dennis Quaid

Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com This year, Dennis Quaid will appear in between four and 100 films. via Esquire

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Related Topix: Dennis Quaid, Action, Comedy Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies

Tue Mar 04, 2008

Journal Gazette

Comic Short to perform for Embassy Theatre's 80th birthday

“We are very excited to have Martin Short perform at our 80th birthday event”

After months of mystery, the Embassy Theatre revealed Monday the identity of the headliner for its 80th anniversary concert. via Journal Gazette

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Related Topix: Musical Theater, Theater, Arts, Martin Short, Action, Comedy Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies

Tue Feb 19, 2008

24 Hours Vancouer

From inner and outer space all the way to Heaven

Philip Kaufman's stirring epic about the original Mercury 7 astronauts granted Quaid the ideal launchpad for his brand of testosterone-fuelled charisma. via 24 Hours Vancouer

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Space, Meg Ryan, Comedy Movies, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Flesh and Bone, Mystery Movies, Drama, Martin Short

Fri Feb 01, 2008

The Wire

The 'Burbs

“The Lucy Show") as Walter and Henry Gibson, who's guest-starred in everything from "Bewitched”

Imagine Entertainment, 1989 starring: Tom Hanks, Rick Ducommun, Carrie Fisher and Henry Gibson directed by: Joe Dante the plot: All Ray Peterson wants is a nice, quiet vacation at home in his typical suburban ... via The Wire

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Related Topix: Television, Media, Henry Gibson, Joe Dante, Comedy Movies, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Comedy, Entertainment, Movies

Sat Jan 26, 2008

Sky Movies

Sci Fi and Horror February 2008

You like the latest news on the latest movies. Then why don't you have the latest browser? To see this site as it is intended to be seen please upgrade your browser software to the latest version. via Sky Movies

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Related Topix: Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Horror, Comedy Movies, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Movies

Mon Dec 10, 2007

Metroblogging Los Angeles

bLA podcast: Edgar Wright with Timothy Dalton and Joe Dante

Following is Metroblogging L.A.'s exclusive podcast, introduced by me, of the Q&A's from the evening. via Metroblogging Los Angeles

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Related Topix: Joe Dante, Timothy Dalton, Action, Comedy Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Flash Gordon

Tue Dec 04, 2007

Cinematical

Retro Cinema: Innerspace

Jack Putter to the rescue! There's lots of names that get thrown around when you talk about cinematic heroes in the '80s. Some people will cite the beefcake fighters like Jean Claude Van Damme. via Cinematical

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Related Topix: Martin Short, Comedy Movies, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies

Thu Nov 22, 2007

Daily Record

Actor Quaid's Twins Fight For Life

“On November 18, two patients who were receiving intravenous medications as part of their treatment had their IV catheters flushed with a solution containing a higher concentration of heparin than normal.”

HOLLYWOOD star Dennis Quaid's newborn twins are in intensive care after being given a massive drugs overdose in hospital. via Daily Record

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Related Topix: Dennis Quaid, Action, Comedy Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies

Wed Nov 21, 2007

Gulf Daily News

Actor Quaid's twins given overdose

LOS ANGELES: The two-week-old twins of US actor Dennis Quaid were recovering in a Los Angeles hospital yesterday after mistakenly being given a massive overdose of a blood-thinning drug. via Gulf Daily News

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Related Topix: Dennis Quaid, The Right Stuff, Drama, History Movies, Adventure, Action, Comedy Movies, Science Fiction Movies

Tue Nov 20, 2007

Raw Story

Dennis Quaid's twins overdosed in hospital blunder: report

“Dennis and Kimberly appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers and hope they can maintain their privacy during this difficult time”

Actor Dennis Quaid's newborn twin children were in serious condition in a Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday after a blunder that saw 13 patients given overdoses of an anti-clotting agent, a report said. via Raw Story

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Related Topix: Dennis Quaid, The Right Stuff, Comedy Movies, Music!, History Movies, Drama, Biography Movies, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Great Balls of Fire!

Sat Nov 17, 2007

Cinematical

Stars in Rewind: Meg Ryan is Serious About Brushing in 1981

Before her sexy stint in In the Cut , before You've Got Mail , French Kiss , The Doors , and my personal, all-time favorite, Innerspace , Meg Ryan was really, really serious about her teeth. via Cinematical

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Related Topix: Meg Ryan, Comedy Movies, Thriller, Mystery Movies, Crime Movies, Drama, Action, You've Got Mail, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, In the Cut, Rich and Famous, Nicole Eggert

Wed Oct 17, 2007

Arkansas Times

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Anticipating: 607's "Christmas in Arkansas" Hugely prolific local rapper 607 is trying something new. via Arkansas Times

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Action, Comedy Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies

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