Buscemi on Donny

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It’s probably the film that I’ve done that people have seen the most.

Buscemi interview! And with Rolling Stone, too. (Apparently also from the future, since as of this moment, the article is dated September 4. Sweet.)

Don’t worry, I checked the forecast and it ain’t raining God’s Wrath. As few and far between as these come, you never can be too sure. B’s take on the bumbling odd-man Donny in The Big Lebowski is not to be missed. I suppose this has something to do with that 10 Anniversary Edition coming out in a few weeks?

More Igor!

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Igor - so close! Opening September 19! I totally saw the movie poster in my local mall! Neveminding the eye-rolls I get from my Economics-majoring boyfriend, I love a good animated feature, and I can’t wait for Igor. Be thrilled with me, and have a gander at the new stills released of Scamper and the gang.

TISB is the birthday princess

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Gosh, another year already?! Happy 2nd birthday, TISB! I’m afraid the new site design has been delayed, as life has been rather busy these last few weeks. Have no fear, it shall reveal itself by this evening. Just two minutes after midnight, I give you the second year design. There are a few tweaks left to do, but I’ll deal with all that tomorrow. This birthday girl needs a rest.

The Chicago Way

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Only about three months too late (as is my style) here are screens to ER’s 14th Season Finale, The Chicago Way, guest starring you’ll-never-guess-who. It was fun to see Buscemi in another TV guest spot, even if the ending was as predictable as the character. No Emmy nom for this one; no wonder.

Okay, so I’m not a fan of ER. Buscemi rocked, though, so the absurd emotional roller coaster that is the ER plotline is worth riding for his drunken performance and ratings-grabbing thigh flash.

And then, of course, there’s Tucci.

In a cold, lonely world, there is always Tucci.

The Dude Returns

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Flickr photo by Rubykhan

In 1998, Academy Award(R) winners Joel and Ethan Coen (No Country for Old
Men, Fargo) created a comic film noir about a lovably addled slacker who is
mistaken for a multimillionaire businessman. In the decade since “The Big
Lebowski,” the film has continued to grow in popularity, achieving cult status
around the world.

You know what that means! Bill$, baby. Are you already the proud owner of The Big Lebowski DVD, Blu-Ray DVD, HD-DVD and unofficial book? Make room! The 10th Aniversary DVD is hitting stores September 9.

It comes in a bowling ball and has some pretty sweet sounding extras, including a homage to Lebowski Fest and a look-back by Buscemi, Bridges, Goodman, Turturro and the divine Ms. Moore. See the list of goodies in the official press release (or watch some clips at the website) and dive through those couch cushions for change.

Filming starts on St. John

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Looks like Olive Productions, the company formed by buddies Buscemi and Stan Tucci, is ready to crank out its first classic. Filming has begun on St. John of Las Vegas, an adaptation of Dante’s ‘Inferno’.

Buscemi handles the role of an ex-gambler who’s being trained by a maverick insurance fraud investigator

The movie is also a first for financer IndieVest, and features Emily Mortimer, Peter Dinklage (ohmigod), Romany Malco and John Cho.

FINAL Igor poster

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We’ve seen quite a few variations, but this is the final movie poster for the upcoming animated Igor, or so says the delightful Cinematical. (And they’re never wrong)

For a larger size, click here.

Top Ten Criterion

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Discovered first by the wonderful Mr. Shh, I am pleased to bring you My Top Ten Criterion by Steve Buscemi. A taste:

The Honeymoon Killers:

I once worked with Tony on an episode of the TV series Homicide and excitedly told him he had one of my favorite lines in one of my favorite movies. After sizing me up for a few seconds, he replied, “Well, that would have to be the Honeymoon Killers, and the line of course is, ‘Valley Stream. Valley Stream. What a joke!’”

On Short Cuts, and director Bob Altman:

I was lucky enough to get to work with him [Altman] on Kansas City, and briefly on Tanner on Tanner, and will always be inspired by his vision, independence, and generosity of spirit. About Kansas City he once said to me, “I don’t care if this film makes a nickel—I want it to be successful on my terms.” Then gesturing toward himself and me, he added, “Our terms.” We’ll miss you forever, Bob.

See all ten, plus Buscemi’s commentary, over at The Criterion Collection.

International Igor trailer

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Forgive my negligence in not posting the original trailer for this can’t-miss animated film. In my defense, however, international trailers are usually way better (with way more nudity, not that that applies in this case) so really, I’ve done you a favor. Featuring the vocal skills of John Cusack, John Cleese, Molly Shannon and, of course, Steve Buscemi, Igor will be theatre-ready on September 19.

The guest spot

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For nearly two decades, the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences has been bestowing Emmys to guest stars. The nominees tend to be big-name stars, and their brief appearances on ongoing series generate heightened interest.

Sometimes the actors help the ailing TV show, but sometimes things work the other way ’round.

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