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'For Ellen' Trailer: Paul Dano Breaks Our Hearts

Britt Hayes — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:20:09 +0000

Before you get all judgmental and say, “But that ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ guy is in this!”, just hear us out. The new trailer for indie flick ‘For Ellen’ has dropped and with it, all the feelings in our hearts as Paul Dano attempts to connect with his estranged six year-old daughter. If you don’t feel anything [...]

Reel Women: 'Ruby Sparks' and the Deconstruction of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl

Britt Hayes — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:40:34 +0000

Writer Calvin Weir-Fields (Paul Dano) has a severe case of writer's block until he dreams of his perfect girl and literally writes her into existence in 'Ruby Sparks,' the new film from 'Little Miss Sunshine' team Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Feris.

Ruby, played by Zoe Kazan -- who also wrote the script -- is the epitome of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl, but in this meta tale of romantic expectations, she also examines the ways in which the archetype is flawed.

Trailer for the Whimsical 'Ruby Sparks' Wants to Expand Your Imagination

Britt Hayes — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:12:24 +0000

Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris haven’t worked together since their breakout hit ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ way back in 2006. They’re back together on their latest film, ‘Ruby Sparks,’ and the trailer is a delightful slice of whimsy. Starring Paul Dano and girlfriend Zoe Kazan (who also co-wrote the film), the film is about an author [...]