Danielle Johnsen, Author at The Playlist

Review: ‘Freakanomics’ Doesn’t Quite Make The Leap From Page To Screen

October 1, 2010 3:03 am

“Freakanomics,” the anthology-style documentary adaptation of the bestselling book from economist Steven D. Levitt and author Stephen J. Dubner, is a mishmash of interesting concepts, with less interesting dire...

Emma Stone, Mia Wasikowska & Lily Collins Enter The Mix For Female Leads In ‘Spider-Man’

Danielle Johnsen

September 24, 2010 1:15 am

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Director Marc Webb is getting closer to finding Peter Parker a leading lady or two for the upcoming "Spider-Man" reboot. After Andrew Garfield was announced as have secured the lead, there has been much specula...

TIFF ’10: ‘Easy A’ Is The Clever & Funny Teen Comedy We Were All Hoping For

Danielle Johnsen

September 10, 2010 7:07 pm

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There is nothing better than a perfectly guilt free teen comedy that begs to be watched on repeat, and "Easy A" lives up to the early buzz, and is definitely one we won't mind watching again soon. With a perfec...

‘I Don’t Care About Your Band’ Says Lizzy Caplan, Will Ferrell & Adam McKay (For HBO)

Danielle Johnsen

July 30, 2010 2:14 pm

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HBO is once again betting on the ladies. Deadline Hollywood is reporting that Lizzy Caplan has teamed up with Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's Gary Sanchez to develop Julie Klausner's hilarious memoir, "I Don't Ca...

‘Yogi Bear’ Gets Teaser Trailer, Kids Still Wondering What A Yogi Bear Is

Danielle Johnsen

July 29, 2010 7:06 pm

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Another day, another unnecessary big screen adaptation. This time it's a 3D, live-action version of the classic cartoon "Yogi Bear." Do kids even know who or what Yogi Bear is nowadays? Warner Bros. seems to be...

‘The Extra Man’ Director Shari Springer Berman Talks Loveable Assholes, Why She Made ‘The Nanny Diaries,’ & Missing Harvey Pekar

Danielle Johnsen

July 28, 2010 9:19 pm

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Shari Springer Berman and her husband-directing partner Robert Pulcini certainly have an affinity for eccentrics. The couple who made their narrative debut with the critical smash, "American Splendor," based on...

‘Extra Man’ Star Paul Dano Doesn’t Shy Away From Blockbusters Or Cross-Dressing Lingerie Scenes

Danielle Johnsen

July 28, 2010 5:01 pm

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New York based actor Paul Dano has had the fortunate opportunity in his short career to work with some of the strongest actors of our generation. Easily moving from huge, hyped blockbusters to small indies has...

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Has A Musical Project In The Works

Danielle Johnsen

July 16, 2010 9:36 pm

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We could soon see Joseph Gordon-Levitt singing in the rain or possibly on Broadway, for that matter. The actor recently sat down with The Advocate to promote his latest film "Inception," and discussed his inter...

Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Andy Samberg, Patricia Clarkson, Richard Jenkins & More Join ‘Friends With Benefits’

Danielle Johnsen

July 14, 2010 2:26 pm

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Emma Stone and "Zombieland" co-star Woody Harrelson will attempt to battle romantic comedy cliches as opposed to zombies in the upcoming "Friends With Benefits." The two are set to join Justin Timberlake and Mi...

Steve Zahn, Peter Dinklage & Ryan Kwanten Will LARP In ‘Knights of Badassdom’

Danielle Johnsen

June 14, 2010 7:33 pm

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Let the LARPing continue. Steve Zahn, Peter Dinklage and Ryan Kwanten will team up for Joe Lynch's upcoming "Knights of Badassdom." The "Wrong Turn 2" director is set to begin principal photography on the proje...

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