James Franco, '127 Hours' scale the heights of filmmaking

Only a truly visionary filmmaker would a story set largely in a narrow canyon, and sent a sense of openness and hope.
In 127 hours, the director Danny Boyle ("Slumdog Millionaire") deftly avoids claustrophobia with its beautiful photos and a quick-fire kinetic. He has cast the perfect actor for his paintings of the master.

James Franco is quite fascinating as Aron Ralston, a mountaineer who in 2003 suffered a crash near Moab, Utah. This Oscar-worthy performance, taps Franco in a spectacular range only hinted at in his previous roles.

While hiking solo, Ralston fell into a ravine and took over there, his arm pinned by a boulder. It was in this remote cave for five days trapped in human sight or earshot, with limited water and supplies. He needs to develop a way to free himself or die.

Working with screenwriter Simon Beaufoy, Slumdog filmmaker Anthony Dod Mantle, and composer AR Rahman, Boyle comes with creative ways to present the essence of the story to develop. It uses a video camera genius, Ralston to provide an additional view of this shocking story. It cuts between static compression Ralston with a lot of movement in the form of flashbacks, dreams, and even a talk show amazing.

If not for those times when we could simply consider Ralston Thrillseeker pompous risk to the courts of man linked to the escape. But because Boyle gives us a glimpse of the mind and Franco Ralston gives it to humanity, we are moved by his courage. He welcomed a few minutes of sun a day, his sense of humor keeps intact and has a life-changing revelation on the inclusion and engagement.

It may seem a strange choice but after his Oscar Boyle Slumdog remarkably eclectic work. The surreal dream sequences in the middle of the painful ordeal remember Boyle in 1996 film Trainspotting.

As this is a well documented history - Ralston made headlines and has written a book - not a spoiler, a highly controversial scene in which Ralston forced to free his arm amputated itself is mentioned. But the graphic nature that emphasize climactic scene is to reduce this fascinating story to a gimmick. As visceral as a horror movie, the scene is over stabbing stomach turn. Ralston tried everything to the immovable rock, before being forced to make the move unthinkable.

Although it may be hard to avoid flinching, we are only witnesses Ralston means of survival for his permanent incarceration imposed on him. It feels like an insult to turn bright Franco and Ralston in real life nightmare to look away.

Nick Lachey And Vanessa Minnillo Are Engaged 'Vanessa and I couldn't be happier,' Nick tweets after confirming his engagement to the former MTV 'TRL' host.

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo are engaged. Thursday (Nov. 4), the pair announced the news in a joint statement that read People.com: ". We are very excited and happy about our commitment and we look forward to a bright future"

According to sources, appeared Lachey, 36, the host of the question to former MTV "TRL", 29 ", near a beach in California on Thursday.

Former Article 98 degrees singer, who has played with his ex-wife Jessica Simpson on MTV's "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica", took his Twitter good news to share with his fans.

"Hi everybody," he writes. "If anyone has heard the rumors about my commitment, they are absolutely true! Vanessa and I could not be happier. Thank you all for love. "

The couple began dating in 2006 and together to meet solo video Lachey "What's Left of Me"; Minnillo played his love interest. Lachey and Minnillo romantic suffered a setback when she called just cut in mid-2009, but later reunited.

In addition to celebrating their engagement in November, the duo celebrate their birthday this month, as the stars rotate at the same time a year older, Nov. 9.

Director Todd Phillips has another 'Due Date' with the guys

Todd Phillips remembers the time the inspiration came. He turned his comedy due date, the day of being disgusted, and a stage for star Robert Downey Jr. as Bulldog French co-star Zach Galifianakis.
"I told Robert:" Why do not you go into the pin dog in the face? "Phillips recalls. "He thought it would be a good idea, too." It was a strange comedy Phillips model was born.

Probably not the best out there, though. There's the scene in Old School where the frat pledges cement blocks tied his soldiers. Or he bonked a toddler in the head in cats. Or if he had wanted to erase Horatio Sanz with toast for customers of Road Trip.

Welcome to the world Todd Phillips, where men like each other but they do not know how I express it. At least sober.

If it is a sponsor of "Bromance" genre, it is Phillips. Judd Apatow told us years before women of 40 years, had the young Brooklyn-born director crashed the party in Hollywood in 2000 with the comedy road trip was $ 15,000,000 on to win $ 69 million.

He followed with Old School, Starsky & Hutch, School for Scoundrels and cons mouth surprise success of last year. Shot for $ 30,000,000 and a cast list B, Hang Over $ 277,000,000 won. A sequel is in preparation and scheduled for release May 26th

If it is always the awkwardness of relationships between men "a continuous line on the work of Phillips," says Phillips. "It may be there by my mother and two sisters. There was a lot of feminine energy. "

Phillips again concentrated his energies on the emotional ties between men, starting with the 1998 documentary Frat House, a condemnation of the Greek life on campus.

"I never really understood the relationship between men and heterosexuals," said Phillips, 39 "There is an elegance in the way they relate to each other."

Of course, if you think tighty whities sprint Galifianakis in his elegant Vegas.

Downey added. The actor met with Phillips two years ago at the ShoWest convention of theater owners, where Phillips was celebrated with a hangover. "I was a fan, and told him," said Downey. "We understood right away."

Downey, "he said with amusement that the dog spitting incident has gained more than contempt," as a child with his fists. It is very nice, actually. Incidentally, these two were thought to Todd. "

By date Downey plays an expectant father who comes home in time for the birth with the offset Galifianakis tried in tow. The film is reminiscent of John Hughes '1987 planes, trains and cars. As in the film is the comedy Date due to the difference of emotionally raw scenes, including one in which Galifianakis bursts into tears. "I wanted the actors to go as far as they were ready to push," said Phillips. "They say if you went too far. It is the public. "

But Phillips believes that his films reach male viewers. "In reality we are all equal," he said. "But the way society puts on men in these assumptions, things are expressed differently. I always felt that guys can not have relationships."

What's Next For Demi Lovato? The Disney star is seeking care for personal issues, but she has a slate of TV and music projects in the works once she recovers.

Demi Lovato is a treatment for what was described as "emotional and physical problems, but the star of Disney is waiting for a number of high-level concerts once they have recovered.

Lovato, shooting 18 in August, has always had a full list of projects between their music and acting career. More episodes of the Disney Channel "Sonny with a Chance" will run the pipeline, including a holiday should follow later in the air this month a special appearance by tour mate and ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas characteristics.

But Lovato is also focused on their music, including a third album work. It is admitted that they step away from their love for rock music and try a home "radio friendly" sound. It has revealed some unexpected cameo ideas, even if they spoke to MTV News last summer.

"I'd be happy to Drake on the album," Lovato shared. "It's like a dream. I want a song with Trey Songz do. It would be hot! Yes, it would be really good. "

The singer added that she wanted to show her great voice on the new album. "It's really nice to kiss," she said. "I grew up singing R & B, and then I grew up with rock, so it was kinda funny. But I'm just learning to handle both, and I'm a good time with him. "

Lovato said she is open after the first two successful "Camp Rock" movie with a third party, perhaps even on the big screen.

"We do not know! It could be. It could be the end," she told MTV News caught on a rock "Camp 3. "This could be the next chapter, I want to see another movie" Camp Rock "has arrived. This could be a really cool stage. It can reach a point where we all do our own things, or maybe it No is not working because "Camp Rock" is now closed. You never know, you will not find, "she revealed." Maybe I'm just trying to get started. "

Lil Wayne Is 'New And Improved' Post-Prison, Mack Maine Says Young Money chief breaks down ways Weezy has changed in jail on 'RapFix Live.'

Lil Wayne is finally released from prison and after his close friend, the experience of CD changed in some important respects.

During his recent "Live RapFix sit-down, Young Money leader and longtime homie Wayne Mack Maine down to some of the habits of the Gargoyle Super Star raised in the pen. Maine said the rapper from New Orleans, whose inventive lyrics make him a hip-hop's most respected MCs, filmed during his confinement provide documentation.

"For a change, he reads everything. Before, he had not really read much," said Maine. "He'd rather see a movie or something, or watch television."

Weezy pre-prison aversion to writing his lyrics on paper instead considers his rhymes in his head, has also changed.

"It is written. He writes to purchase music. Everyone knows that Wayne did not write before he entered," Maine said, adding that it will be difficult to learn all her lyrics by heart, so that it was locked. "For eight months [It was] arrested. You do not remember eight months of the matter up. "

Maine has also assured fans they can expect "a new and better, Wayne hunger" which, with scientific expertise in armed conflicts innate creativity.

weezywatch.mtv.com bookmark for complete coverage, day and night MTV News "of the release of Lil Wayne and celebrations back later.

"It is better trained. He was wise, [but] there is no such thing as too much knowledge," he said. "Expect more intelligent Wayne is writing."

In addition to beefing up its mind, "said the megastar Maine won a Grammy, he pumped his physique.

"Honestly, it works, and I can not really tell because it has a large deck. He said he received a package of eight, but said Maine." He said he had been on his grizzly . It was a situation, "Jersey Shore". "

Fergie Taking Her 'Own Journey' Away from Addiction

Fergie has his battle against addiction to crystal meth addressed, but they will make a thing clear about his recovery.

"I do not pretend to be sober," the singer tells Glamour in its December issue. "I think it would be misleading. I drink alcohol. My father has a vineyard, and [the wine] really delicious, by the track. "

"Anyway, for most addicts, they never recommend any type of substance have," she said. "I have my own way, and I am very happy this day of be alive. "

As part of this journey, Fergie shares her advice for young women to stay as positive and dreams.

"There were times in my life, if not many people believe in me," she told Katie Couric that she interviewed. "I always had confidence in me. I really had to ask questions of life. When I see myself in five years? Create a scale for you, and up the stairs. Climb the ladder. "

What is her relationship with her husband, Josh Duhamel, "said the musician weathering a scandal and infidelity solidified their bond.

"Our relationship was stronger than she says. "We live in a world of voyeurism and that's part of our business. But I want to [focus on] all the advantages I had in this case. "

Jake Pavelka Steps Out with New Girlfriend

Former Bachelor and Dancing With the Stars candidate Jake Pavelka had with his new girlfriend, based in Dallas Wedding Planner Meghan Jones on Monday night.

Pavelka and told people that Jones held hands and sat in the room for 200 Episode's Dancing Extravaganza, met "a few months ago and we clicked." Meeting his new girlfriend away from the cameras "is beautiful," he said. "It's normal."

The pilot of Dallas - who suffered a nasty split with his fiancee Girardi Vienna in June - was a low profile in recent months, with an emphasis on "aircraft and flying training and competing in triathlons."

Pavelka, living cottages with about Drop Dead Diva had last August, he says deal still haunts and his work on a new series. "I can not tell you anything yet," he said, adding that "it is 18 episodes."

Currently, he focuses on the budding relationship. The game couple - Pavelka has homes in Los Angeles and Dallas - has not been a problem.

"I'm here. I have family in Orange County, "said Jones, noting that the two spend Thanksgiving together in California.

"My parents are coming and my brother is still there," said Pavelka. He is also under his special lady in a spontaneous adventure.

"I think we can skip town tomorrow. One of the best things about a pilot is able to jump on a plane to Australia at the moment," said Pavelka. "We can go there or Bangkok or Bali. We have time so we decide to help the search."