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Hard Times.(Slumdog Millionaire)(Movie review)
The new Danny Boyle film is called "Slumdog Millionaire," and a fine title it is, too. As with other mutt-flavored titles, like "Reservoir Dogs," it sounds like a rabid, crank-it-up rock album that decided to become a movie at the last moment. And here's the clever part: folded within the title is a plot--a lowering insult, followed by the sweet success of a fight-back. Strictly speaking, there are no surprises in this movie, and most people will be able to predict, within the first ten minutes, roughly how the last ten will pan out. What is surprising is the unembarrassed energy that Boyle devotes to his pursuit of the obvious; there's nothing wrong with the formulaic, ...
- The "Slumdog Millionaire" winners--and more--came backstage en masse: stars...
- Magazine article from: Daily Variety January 12, 2009 700+ words
The "Slumdog Millionaire" winners--and more--came backstage en masse: stars Anil...Patel, original score winner A. R. Rahman, winning scripter Simon Beaufoy, helmet Danny Boyle and producer Christian Colson. Boyle said...
- Leaked victory irks L.A. scribes.(Inside Moves)(Simon Beaufoy and the Writers...
- Magazine article from: Daily Variety Littleton, Cynthia February 10, 2009 700+ words
...of Saturday's Writers Guild Awards ceremony in Los Angeles were irritated when word spread that "Slumdog Millionaire's" Simon Beaufoy had won the adapted screenplay award more than an hour before the category was revealed at the Century...
- Slumdog Millionaire.(Slumdog Millionaire: The Shooting Script)(Brief...
- Newspaper article from: Internet Bookwatch May 1, 2009 700+ words
Slumdog Millionaire Simon Beaufoy Newmarket Press 18 E. 48th...Oscars this past event, 'Slumdog Millionaire' has much for viewers and moviemakers to learn from. "Slumdog Millionaire: The Shooting Script" is...
- Slumdog Millionaire.(Brief article)(Book review)
- Magazine article from: MBR Bookwatch Vogel, Paul T. May 1, 2009 700+ words
Slumdog Millionaire Simon Beaufoy Newmarket Press 18 East 48th Street, New York NY 10017 9781557048363, $19.95 www.newmarketpress.com Simon Beaufoy's screenplay is captured in its entirety in a fine film survey...
- Slumdog Millionaire Continues Oscar Momentum with Scripter Win.
- Press release article from: Business Wire January 31, 2009 700+ words
...Vikas Swarup and Simon Beaufoy win USC Libraries...The writers of Slumdog Millionaire took top honors at...and one for all." Simon Beaufoy, who accepted the...published in July. Simon Beaufoy's work on Slumdog...
- Oscar winning sound mixer of 'Slumdog Millionaire' meets slum kids in Delhi.
- News wire article from: Asian News International May 20, 2009 700+ words
...filmmakers. "Slumdog Millionaire", a rags-to...the best film. "Slumdog Millionaire" was nominated...India as the "Slumdog Millionaire" juggernaut swept...Director award, Simon Beaufoy best Adapted Screenplay...
- Slumdog Millionaire.(Movie review)
- Magazine article from: Cineaste Koehler, Robert March 22, 2009 700+ words
Slumdog Millionaire Produced by Christian...Tandan; screenplay by Simon Beaufoy, based on the novel...release. Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire is the film of the...amp; A, and then, Simon Beaufoy's loosely adapted...
- Slumdog Millionaire riveting despite changes: Swarup.
- News wire article from: PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd. January 16, 2009 700+ words
Slumdog Millionaire riveting despite changes...Swarup says the film Slumdog Millionaire, based on his maiden...of the changes by Simon Beaufoy, the screenwriter...from Q&A to Slumdog Millionaire. "That made a lot...
