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Bunsy
11/10/09

In reply to Jason Reitman Diagrams the Modern State of Junket Journalism
Saw it at NYC screening with Jason, his dad and the two actresses... really great movie and yes, if you are a road warrior (or like to fire people), you are going to love it.

(Someone asked his dad about Ghostbusters3, but that was about it. He was very much the proud papa.)

Clooney has never been more likeable. #jasonreitman
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Trixie from Toronto
11/10/09

In reply to Jason Reitman Diagrams the Modern State of Junket Journalism
I love Jason Reitman, but this is kind of stupid. Journalists are generally allotted about 15 minutes of time with someone of his fame. I can't imagine asking the George Clooney question, but in that short period of time, you do try to get something topical and newsy out of your subject, so of course there might be versions of the same question in many interviews.

At least no one asked him what kind of tree he would be, although I do wonder what he'd LIKE to be asked that he's never been asked. #jasonreitman
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snugbug
11/10/09

@Trixie from Toronto: I would have asked him what sort of subtle artistic satisfaction he derived from directing commercials for Wal-Mart. He sounds like he was bored enough to appreciate some in-your-grille questions.. #jasonreitman
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PaisleyPajamas
11/10/09

In reply to Jason Reitman Diagrams the Modern State of Junket Journalism
Up In The Air is a thoroughly enjoyable movie. Reitman really took a risk with the subject matter and it plays well. If you've ever worked in the travel industry or you despise corporate culture, you are gonna LOVE IT. #jasonreitman
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bess marvin, girl detective
11/10/09

In reply to Jason Reitman Diagrams the Modern State of Junket Journalism
this is why i hate it when people say "oh that's what comes with being a director?" why do press junkets have to be so stupid? up in the air by all accounts isn't a stupid movie, so why are they asking dumb questions?

directors/actors making horrible art like transformers and g.i. joe deserve the asinine questions because they insist on shitting on the intelligence of millions.

there should just be one press conference where thirty questions are chosen from all the media for the stars to answer. and then that is broadcast everywhere. #jasonreitman
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snugbug
11/10/09

@bess marvin, girl detective: Film junkets are usually staged so the director/stars can face the Z-tier bloggers and student papers. The whole dynamic is brutal. Imagine 30 people shouting over each other to get in a question edge-wise.. Whoever shouts louder and asks the most absurd question, prevails. (It's also not uncommon to witness some junketeers whip out their autograph books at the end..)

Respectable outlets usually get one-on-one time with the sources, which is in theory more conducive to actual dialogue. Although if the PR hawks are in attendance, it's probably still an absurd dance.
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DavidWatts
11/10/09

@snugbug: i believe you have a "junket" confused with a "press conference." A junket usually entails the star/director and his handlers holing up in a room at a Hilton somewhere, while every outlet known to man comes in, one at a time, for their 5 - 15 minutes with the famous.

It's definitely still an absurd dance, though. Points on that, for sure. #jasonreitman
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snugbug
11/10/09

@DavidWatts: I think you're right. I should have made the following distinction: There are dual levels of junketeering. The "important" journos get one-on-one time during the "press day" at the Four Seasons, etc., but then there's a fuck-for-all hollering cattle call for the lowlier outlets.

I just distinctly remember participating in some of these cattle-call junkets for my school paper, and it was.. traumatic.

Then! There are the so-called hybrid-junkets, where the studio or whatever hosts a cocktail party at the Bel Air Hotel, and a select number of media outlets are invited and gorge on Chardonnay and hob-nob cordially, ie, in a non-structured environment, with the principals. Those ones are not as brutal because everyone gets a bit tipsy.. #jasonreitman
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naugahydeinplainsight
11/03/09

In reply to Harvey and Bob Weinstein Want Their Name Back
Tropic Thunder? Oscars? Have Tom Cruise do it -- AS Les Grossman.
My, that man can dance! #miramax
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Airvault
11/03/09

In reply to Harvey and Bob Weinstein Want Their Name Back
As much as I dislike the Weinsteins, I always thought that the naming of the company after their parents was simply class. #miramax
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DahlELama
11/03/09

In reply to Harvey and Bob Weinstein Want Their Name Back
I was so happy for Wanda Sykes about getting a new show, but why do those commercials make it seem so godawful? She can't really be that bad, can she? #miramax
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MyNameIsChris
11/03/09

In reply to Harvey and Bob Weinstein Want Their Name Back
That's all the stars of Tropic Thunder? It just figures that you'd forget the black guy. Oh... wait... #miramax
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DennyCrane
11/03/09

In reply to Harvey and Bob Weinstein Want Their Name Back
Can anyone explain to me the success of Jim Belushi? Anyone? #miramax
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DahlELama
11/03/09

In reply to Harvey and Bob Weinstein Want Their Name Back
If Jack Black hosts the Oscars, I will set fire to my TV. When will the Academy get with the program and realize that NPH is the only acceptable host for an awards show these days? Yes, I realize he's not exactly a movie actor, but he did do some excellent work in Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, so, yeah. Yeah! #miramax
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manchops
11/03/09

@DahlELama: Here Here! NPH forever. Maybe he could just fulltime host ALL award shows so this endless guessing game would just stop. And let's hurry it up before they get Seaquest and my eyes and ears bleed. #miramax
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belltolls
11/03/09

@DahlELama: Yes! A thousand times Yes! #miramax
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Perhaps Not
10/28/09

In reply to Christopher Walken Taps Into Your Primitive Urges
Wait, so Daniel Craig's gay now, too? #angelinajolie
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Lizawithazee
10/28/09

In reply to Christopher Walken Taps Into Your Primitive Urges
Imagine being a gay teen who gets to live at Bea Arthur Estates. Yessss. #angelinajolie
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moodyonceamonth
10/28/09

@Lizawithazee: I'll meet you on the lanai. Bring cheesecake! #angelinajolie
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Lizawithazee
10/28/09

@moodyonceamonth: It might even make up for the, you know, getting thrown out of your home and disowned by your family thing. #angelinajolie
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moodyonceamonth
10/28/09

@Lizawithazee: Doubtful, but it would definitely be the silver lining in that cloud, no? #angelinajolie
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New Gonzo Drifter
10/28/09

In reply to Christopher Walken Taps Into Your Primitive Urges
Holy sh**, that Star Sucker trailer is hilarious!! #angelinajolie
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Airvault
10/28/09

In reply to Christopher Walken Taps Into Your Primitive Urges
It's wonderful and appropriate that even the red carpet premiere of This Is It was all kinds of crazy.
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VioletViolet
10/28/09

In reply to Christopher Walken Taps Into Your Primitive Urges
I'm just going to take the time right now and say that Christopher Walken is an incredible, underrated actor. He is a very good cook, too, but I don't think enough people (including casting directors) realize that he's also a very good actor. SNL brought out his funny side, but it may have ruined his credibility, too. #angelinajolie
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Airvault
10/28/09

@VioletViolet: He's starting to play up the "Crazy Christopher Walken" brand in too many movies.

I liked him in Catch Me If You Can. #angelinajolie
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