Maggie Grace talks about “Taken”, “Lost”, and the possibility of filming in Michigan

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Actress Maggie Grace talks to Laff at the Movies about the movie “Taken” out on DVD this week.   In the movie, she co-stars with Liam Neeson and Famke Janssen.   The movie was released earlier this year and surpassed expectations, making $144 million in the U.S. during 15 weeks of release.

Maggie talks about the movie, working with Neeson, her next projects, why “chances are good” she could be in a movie shot in Michigan, and if we might see her again on ABC’s “Lost”. 

Taraji P. Henson talks about “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”

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Taraji P. Henson talks about makeup, the story and what attracted her to playing Brad Pitt’s mom in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”.  She also talks about what’s ahead in her career.

Robert Osborne helps preview the Oscars

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Robert Osborne, Oscar Historian and host of Turner Classic Movies, gave me his picks for the 81st Annual Oscars, including what he thinks could be some upsets.   He also gave us some historical perspective on this year’s oscars.

 Brendan Fraser talks about “Inkheart” and more

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Actor Brendan Fraser talks about his new movie “Inkheart”, the unusual way he was recruited to the movie, how hard it is to make a movie, the prospects of making movies in Michigan and his appearance in this summer’s upcoming movie “G.I. Joe”.

He’s a down-to-earth interview and a guy who called me “dude” at least twice… and with his story about parachuting G.I. Joe figures, this has to be one of my favorite interviews so far.

 Joey Fatone talks about Golden Globes and more

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From NSYNC to “Dancing with the Stars” to “The Singing Bee”… Joey Fatone is back on the red carpet again with Lisa Rinna *before* The Golden Globe Awards on January 11th, 2009 on the TV Guide Network.

I talked to Joey via satellite about covering the red carpet, talking to celebrities, what movies he likes and what’s up with NBC’s ”The Signing Bee”?

 Jon Voight talks to Laff at the Movies about “Pride and Glory” and more

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Jon Voight talks to Laff at the Movies about his movie “Pride and Glory”… a role that happened very quickly for him… working with Edward Norton and Colin Farrell and other ‘younger’ actors… he also talked about playing George Washington in the Michael Moore spoof “An American Carol”, his upcoming projects (”Four Christmases” and a 3rd “National Treasure”), and the possibility of making movies in Michigan.

 Maggie Gyllenhaal talks to Laff at the Movies about “Dark Knight” and more

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Maggie Gyllenhaal talks to Laff at the Movies about hosting an eco-friendly Fashion Show called “Fashionably Natural”… how some movies try to be environmentally friendly… about her role in “The Dark Knight”… gives a surprising answer to the Academy Award buzz about Heath Ledger… talks briefly about the 2006 movie “Stranger than Fiction” with Will Ferrell, Dustin Hoffman, and Emma Thompson… two of her upcoming films (2009 releases)… and about making movies in Michigan.

 Ed Harris talks to Laff at the Movies about “Appaloosa”

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Ed Harris talks to Laff at the Movies about his roles as roducer/Director/Writer/Star of the movie “Appaloosa”, getting the cast of Viggo Mortensen, Renee Zelwegger, and Jeremy Irons to join the project, the risks/rewards of doing a Western, and the new tax incentives bringing movies to Michigan… that he hadn’t heard of… until our interview on October 1st, 2008.

 Joe Pantoliano talks to Laff at the Movies about 25th Anniversary of “Risky Business” and more

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Actor Joe Pantoliano talks to Laff at the Movies about the Special 25th Anniversary Edition DVD of “Risky Business” (with Tom Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay).   Joey Pants”, as he’s often called, also talked about a recent movie he filmed in Detroit “The Job” with Ron Pearlman… and about making movies in Michigan.

He talked about his battle with depression and the organization he started called ”No Kidding, Me Too”, go to the website: http://www.nkm2.org/.

We also talked about past projects: Ralph in “The Sopranos”, Teddy in “Memento”, Cypher in “The Matrix”, Captain Howard in “Bad Boys”, and “bound man” in “Unknown”.

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What a fun interview: Robert Osborne, Oscar Historian and host of Turner Classic Movies, gave me his picks for the 81st Annual Oscars, including what he thinks could be some upsets.   He also gave us some historical perspective on this year’s oscars, says that this year, movies that weren’t nominated weren’t really snubbed, just outperformed by other movies.   He also talks about getting a “well rounded education in film” by watching classic movies.   TO WATCH - CLICK HERE, THEN CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO PLAY THE INTERVIEW…or watch it through woodtv’s YouTube page.

(”Curious Case of Benjamin Button” clips courtesy Paramount, “The Dark Knight” clips courtesy Warner Bros., “The Wrestler” clips courtesy Fox Searchlight, “Milk” clips courtesy Focus Features, “The Visitor” clips courtesy Overture Films, “Doubt” clips courtesy Miramax, “The Reader” clips courtesy The Weinstein Company, “Frozen River” clips courtesy Sony Classic Pictures, “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” clips courtesy The Weinstein Company, “Slumdog Millionaire” clips courtesy Fox Searchlight, “Frost/Nixon” clips courtesy Universal Pictures, other movie clips courtesy Turner Classic Movies)

Also, check out my previous interviews:

Brendan Fraser talks to Laff at the Movies about “Inkheart” and more

Joey Fatone talks about Golden Globes

Jon Voight talks to Laff at the Movies about “Pride and Glory”

Maggie Gyllenhaal talks to Laff at the Movies about “Dark Knight” and more

Ed Harris talks to Laff at the Movies about “Appaloosa”

Joe Pantoliano talks to Laff at the Movies about 25th Anniversary of “Risky Business” and more

Actor Brendan Fraser talks about his new movie “Inkheart”, the unusual way he was recruited to the movie, how hard it is to make a movie, the prospects of making movies in Michigan and his appearance in this summer’s upcoming movie “G.I. Joe”.

He’s a down-to-earth interview and a guy who called me “dude” at least twice… and with his story about parachuting G.I. Joe figures, this has to be one of my favorite interviews so far.   CLICK HERE TO WATCH, THEN CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO PLAY THE INTERVIEW…

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(Clips from “Inkheart” courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures)

Also, check out my previous interviews:

Joey Fatone talks about Golden Globes

Jon Voight talks to Laff at the Movies about “Pride and Glory”

Maggie Gyllenhaal talks to Laff at the Movies about “Dark Knight” and more

Ed Harris talks to Laff at the Movies about “Appaloosa”

Joe Pantoliano talks to Laff at the Movies about 25th Anniversary of “Risky Business” and more

Wednesday, I talked to Joey via satellite about covering the red carpet, talking to celebrities, what movies he likes and what’s up with NBC’s ”The Signing Bee”?

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Jon Voight talks to Laff at the Movies about his new movie “Pride and Glory” that opens nationwide Friday, October 24th… a role that happened very quickly for him…. working with Edward Norton and Colin Farrell and other ‘younger’ actors… he also talked about playing George Washington in the Michael Moore spoof “An American Carol”, his upcoming projects (”Four Christmases” and a 3rd “National Treasure”), and the possibility of making movies in Michigan.

Jon’s Next Projects:

“Four Christmases” – set for November 26th release

(clips from ”Pride and Glory” courtesy New Line Cinema)

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CHECK OUT my interview with Maggie Gyllenhaal (”The Dark Knight”, “Stranger Than Fiction”)

CHECK OUT my interview with Ed Harris (”Appaloosa”)

CHECK OUT my interview with Joe Pantoliano (”Risky Business”, ”The Matrix”, “Bad Boys”)

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Maggie Gyllenhaal talks to Laff at the Movies about hosting an eco-friendly Fashion Show called “Fashionably Natural”… how some movies try to be environmentally friendly…. about her role in this summer’s blockbuster “The Dark Knight”… gives a surprising answer to the Academy Award buzz about Heath Ledger… talks briefly about the 2006 movie “Stranger than Fiction” with Will Ferrell, Dustin Hoffman, and Emma Thompson… two of her upcoming films (2009 releases)… and about making movies in Michigan.

Maggie’s Next Projects:

“Crazy Heart” – set for 2009 release

“This Must Be The Place” – 2009 release

(clips from ”The Dark Knight” courtesy Warner Bros., clip from “Stranger than Fiction” courtesy Columbia Pictures)

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CHECK OUT my interview with Ed Harris (”Appaloosa”)

CHECK OUT my interview with Joe Pantoliano (”Risky Business”, ”The Matrix”, “Bad Boys”)

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Ed Harris talks to Laff at the Movies about his roles as Producer/Director/Writer/Star of the movie “Appaloosa”, getting the cast of Viggo Mortensen, Renee Zelwegger, and Jeremy Irons to join the project, the risks/rewards of doing a Western, and the new tax incentives bringing movies to Michigan… that he hadn’t heard of… until our interview on October 1st.

(clips from ”Appaloosa” courtesy Warner Bros., clip from “A History of Violence” courtesy New Line Cinema)

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CHECK OUT my interview with Joe Pantoliano (”Risky Business”, “The Sopranos”, “The Matrix”, “Bad Boys”)

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Joe Pantoliano interview

Actor Joe Pantoliano talks to Laff at the Movies
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 Robert Osborne talks Oscars with Laff at the Movies
TO WATCH - CLICK HERE, THEN CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO PLAY THE INTERVIEW (or watch it through woodtv’s YouTube page)

What a fun interview: Robert Osborne, Oscar Historian and host of Turner Classic Movies, gave me his picks for the 81st Annual Oscars, including what he thinks could be some upsets.   He also gave us some historical perspective on this year’s oscars, says that this year, movies that weren’t nominated weren’t really snubbed, just outperformed by other movies.   He also talks about getting a “well rounded education in film” by watching classic movies.

 Brendan Fraser talks about “Inkheart” and more

CLICK HERE TO WATCH Brendan Fraser interview (also linked on WOODTV YouTube page)

Actor Brendan Fraser talks about his new movie “Inkheart”, the unusual way he was recruited to the movie, how hard it is to make a movie, the prospects of making movies in Michigan and his appearance in this summer’s upcoming movie “G.I. Joe”.

He’s a down-to-earth interview and a guy who called me “dude” at least twice… and with his story about parachuting G.I. Joe figures, this has to be one of my favorite interviews so far.

 Joey Fatone talks about Golden Globes and more

CLICK HERE TO WATCH Joey Fatone talks about Golden Globes 

From NSYNC to “Dancing with the Stars” to “The Singing Bee”… Joey Fatone is back on the red carpet again with Lisa Rinna *before* The Golden Globe Awards on January 11th, 2009 on the TV Guide Network.

I talked to Joey via satellite about covering the red carpet, talking to celebrities, what movies he likes and what’s up with NBC’s ”The Signing Bee”?

 Jon Voight talks to Laff at the Movies about “Pride and Glory” and more

CLICK HERE TO WATCH Jon Voight interview 

Jon Voight talks to Laff at the Movies about his movie “Pride and Glory”… a role that happened very quickly for him… working with Edward Norton and Colin Farrell and other ‘younger’ actors… he also talked about playing George Washington in the Michael Moore spoof “An American Carol”, his upcoming projects (”Four Christmases” and a 3rd “National Treasure”), and the possibility of making movies in Michigan.

 Maggie Gyllenhaal talks to Laff at the Movies about “Dark Knight” and more

CLICK HERE TO WATCH Maggie Gyllenhaal interview 

Maggie Gyllenhaal talks to Laff at the Movies about hosting an eco-friendly Fashion Show called “Fashionably Natural”… how some movies try to be environmentally friendly… about her role in “The Dark Knight”… gives a surprising answer to the Academy Award buzz about Heath Ledger… talks briefly about the 2006 movie “Stranger than Fiction” with Will Ferrell, Dustin Hoffman, and Emma Thompson… two of her upcoming films (2009 releases)… and about making movies in Michigan.

 Ed Harris talks to Laff at the Movies about “Appaloosa”

CLICK HERE TO WATCH Ed Harris interview 

Ed Harris talks to Laff at the Movies about his roles as roducer/Director/Writer/Star of the movie “Appaloosa”, getting the cast of Viggo Mortensen, Renee Zelwegger, and Jeremy Irons to join the project, the risks/rewards of doing a Western, and the new tax incentives bringing movies to Michigan… that he hadn’t heard of… until our interview on October 1st, 2008.

 Joe Pantoliano talks to Laff at the Movies about 25th Anniversary of “Risky Business” and more

CLICK HERE TO WATCH Joe Pantoliano interview

Actor Joe Pantoliano talks to Laff at the Movies about the Special 25th Anniversary Edition DVD of “Risky Business” (with Tom Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay).   Joey Pants”, as he’s often called, also talked about a recent movie he filmed in Detroit “The Job” with Ron Pearlman… and about making movies in Michigan.

He talked about his battle with depression and the organization he started called ”No Kidding, Me Too”, go to the website: http://www.nkm2.org/.

We also talked about past projects: Ralph in “The Sopranos”, Teddy in “Memento”, Cypher in “The Matrix”, Captain Howard in “Bad Boys”, and “bound man” in “Unknown”.