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This Week in Independent Film

Ellen Page stars as Juno, a teen who decides to give up her baby to a middle-aged couple (Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman) after she discovers she’s pregnant.  Directed by Jason Reitman (Thank You for Smoking – read that review) the film also stars Michael Cera, Allison Janney, J.K. Simmons, Olivia Thirlby, and Valerie Tian.  Check out the official site.  The film finally opens in wide release on Friday, read my review and check out December’s review!  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

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Critic’s Choice

The Critic’s Choice Awards have announced their 2007 nominees.  What made the list?  Into the Wild (read December’s review) led the pack with seven nominations.  Other best picture nominees include American Gangster (read my review), Juno, Michael Clayton (read my review), The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, The Kite Runner, No Country for Old Men (read my review), Sweeney Todd and There Will be Blood.  For a full list of the nominations check out the official site.

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Behind the Scenes – I Am Legend

More behind the scenes fun for you today.  Here’s a look inside the new film I Am Legend.  Larger version available inside the Full Diagnosis along with an interview from star Will Smith and director Francis Lawrence.  Enjoy, and make sure you come back on Friday for our review of the film!

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I Am Legend featurette

 

Will Smith discusses the film

 

Another Will Smith interview

 

Director Francis Lawrence

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Behind the Scenes – Juno

You’ll have to wait two more days for our review of Juno, but until then enjoy these short behind the scenes looks at Jason Reitman‘s new film.  First up here’s Ellen Page discussing how much she’s like the character of Juno, as opposed to the character from her last film, at a Q&A from the Toronto Film Festival.  Funny stuff!  Larger version available inside the Full Diagnosis along with Michael Cera and Jason Bateman discussing their reunion, and Reitman, Page and screenwriter Diablo Cody answering questions at a post-screening Q&A session.  All that, plus Page and Cody discussing the film, track runners, taking risks, and more!  Enjoy and make sure to come back Friday for our review of the film!

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Ellen page talks about Juno

 

Jason Bateman and Michael Cera on Juno and Arrested Development

 

Jason Reitman, Ellen Page and screenwriter Diablo Cody Q&A, Part 1

 

Jason Reitman, Ellen Page and screenwriter Diablo Cody Q&A, Part 2

 

Diablo Cody discusses her background and writing the film

 

Ellen Page and Diablo Cody discuss the film

 

Ellen Page and Diablo Cody discuss taking risks

 

Ellen Page and Diablo Cody discuss track runners

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