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Hey everyone. Capone in Chicago here. If anyone ever bothered to tally such things, it wouldn't surprise me a bit if UP IN THE AIR writer and director Jason Reitman was the most interviewed director of the year.

Airports, with their endless corridors, encourage a kind of tunnel vision. In Jason Reitman's new film "Up in the Air," Ryan Bingham is focused on moving forward, ignoring what we can see around him.

Cast member George Clooney arrives at the premiere of "Up in the Air" in Los Angeles on Monday, Nov.

Jason Reitman spent much of November hopping around the continent on a promotional tour for his wonderful new film, "Up in the Air." Wicked devil that he is, he spent part of each day making notes on the questions he was being asked, and noticing that everyone seemed to ask the same questions.

Cool, complicated, and impossibly sexy, Alex, the business traveler played by Vera Farmiga in Up in the Air , is a role to die for.

Jason Reitman is the first to tell you that he's an "aisle." He prefers sitting in an aisle seat on an airplane, which is relevant because his new film, "Up in the Air," in theaters Friday, is shot extensively on planes and in airports.

Jason Reitman, director of 'Up In The Air', starring George Clooney, opening on Friday in the U.S. Omar P.L. Moore / PopcornReel.com "Where do you want to sit?" Jason Reitman asks his questioner, who expresses indecision.

Surprise! J.K. Simmons is in town! Oh, wait: you already knew that... Last week, the folks behind the Starz Denver Film Festival ballyhooed a last-minute addition to the schedule -- a Sunday screening of a picture "on a clear runway to the Oscars" that would be introduced by a "surprise" appearance by an "award-winning and acclaimed actor" from the ...

Before the Best Director nomination, beforeA Up in the Air, Juno, Thank You For Smoking and even his wonderful short films , director Jason Reitman appeared as an "actor" in a bunch of films.A In the 1980's and 1990's, Jason's father, director Ivan Reitman , gave him small cameo roles in some of his movies.

"Up in the Air" soars on so many emotional levels, I don't even know where to begin.

George Clooney first read the script of "Up in the Air" at his villa in Lake Como, Italy.

Friday, November 20, 2009 9:00 PM Unfortunately, between all the Xenu and the people with giant masks prancing around, this kid is now officially confused about everything.

Best-selling author Joyce Maynard kicks off the popular author series in the spectacular new Lafayette Library and Learning Center Kristen Haney This Thursday, best-selling author Joyce Maynard joins the library to discuss the writing process, controversy surrounding her past work, and her new book, Labor Day as part of Lafayette Library's monthly ...

UP IN THE AIR is the film to beat for Best Picture this year. But to call it Best Picture is to diminish it.

George Clooney's next film features American Airlines as a co-star. "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity," said Billy Saenz, American's corporate communications director.

In director Jason Reitman's latest cinematic endeavor, "Up in the Air," George Clooney plays Ryan Bingham, a corporate downsizer who re-evaluates his emotionally detached lifestyle.

Nick Naylor is the man we should despisea but dona t. The quick-thinking lobbyist and spokesperson for the tobacco industry is what captures our attention in a oeThank You For Smokinga and keeps the film afloat.

Now engaged in a marathon publicity junket for his new film "Up in the Air," director Jason Reitman has been flying around the country doing interviews.

Paramount played this new extended TV trailer for Jason Reitman's Up in the Air during the "Mad Men" season finale yesterday, so you might've already seen it, but if not, here's your chance.

George Clooney leads a wonderful movie about how people deal with unexpected setbacks and finding purpose in the world.