Giamatti has been so solid playing lonerswhether theyre cranks, villains, neurotics or downontheirluck good guysthat its something of a revelation to see him woo actresses rachel lefevre, minnie driver and rosamund pike as barneys three wives in barneys version. Minnie driver, bruce greenwood, scott speemdan, and macha grenon will join previously announced stars dustin hoffman and paul giamatti in the new film barneys version, based on mordecai richlers. While sometimes a little scatterbrained and occasionally a bit uneven, this wise, witty character piece feels much lighter and breezier than it actually is. The film is based on acclaimed jewish author, mordecai richlers prizewinning comic novel, barneys version. In 2008, giamatti won an emmy award for best actor in a miniseries for his portrayal of the title character in the hbo 7 part emmy award winning miniseries. Why does paul giamattis character hate merlot so much in. Dustin hoffman, paul giamatti, minnie driver, et al. Finding neverland had the most nominations 5 without. Paul giamatti and minnie driver in barneys version. Paul giamatti chose a great film to be the main actor and the acting was superb. With a stellar cast including a golden globe winning performance from paul giamatti as barney sideways, cinderella man, dustin hoffman meet the fockers, i heart huckabees, minnie driver the the phantom of the opera, good. Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by mordechai richler, the film was directed by richard j. Chuck rhoades played by paul giamatti billions showtime. Takashi seida youve played some quirky or unlikable guys before, but barney is on a whole new level.
Jack and stephanie retire, while miles and maya talk about wine. Paul giamatti won a golden globe for best comedy actor for his role as the lead in barneys version image 1 of 4 paul giamatti and minnie driver in barneys version, the film based on the book by. Actor paul giamatti accepts the award for best male lead for his role in sideways, at the 20th ifp independent spirit awards on saturday, feb. Us actor paul giamatti has already proved his versatility in films as diverse as road trip movie sideways, ron howards reallife boxing tale, cinderella man, and leo tolstoy biopic, the last station. Oct 29, 20 extras adam weissler talks to paul giamatti toronto, 2004. Takashi seida, courtesy of sony pictures classics paul giamatti as barney and minnie driver as second wife in barneys version. Paul giamatti, with his diverse roster of finely etched, awardwinning and critically acclaimed performances, has established himself as one of the most versatile actors of his generation in 2008, giamatti won an emmy award for best actor in a miniseries for his portrayal of the title character in the hbo 7 part emmy award winning miniseries john adams. In 2008 giamatti won emmy, sag, and golden globe awards for best actor in a miniseries for his portrayal of the title character in hbos sevenpart, emmy awardwinning. Giamattis version of hollywood stardom means playing. Jan 12, 2011 the film is based on acclaimed jewish author, mordecai richlers prizewinning comic novel, barneys version. Although he describes the roles he expects to be considered for as angry, unkempt guys, in person, paul giamatti is nattily dressed in a tailored suit, neatly groomed and, of. Barneys version is an excellent film with exceptional performances by paul giamatti and cast, particularly dustin hoffman. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan 17, 2011 paul giametti in barneys version as barney panofsky.
Read an interview with paul giamatti on his golden globe winning role in the film barneys version alongside dustin hoffman, rosamund pike, minnie driver, scott speedman. Jan 07, 2011 minnie driver takes questions exclusively for users of about her role in barneys version with paul giamatti. Paul giamatti admitted to faking every bit of wine knowledge, and not understanding why anybody would care about it. Paul giamatti is an american actor who has worked steadily and prominently for over twenty years, and is best known for leading roles in the films american splendor 2003, sideways 2004, and barneys version 2010 for which he won a golden globe, and supporting roles in the films cinderella man 2005, the illusionist 2006, and san andreas 2015. Paul giamatti doesnt spring right to mind as the guy to play the title character of mordecai richlers sardonically funny and bitterly sad novel barneys version. Get uinterviews free iphone app to record celebrity video. If youre going to be shallow about it, paul giamatti and rosamund pike might seem like a slightly odd pair of movie lovebirds. Jan 16, 2011 although he describes the roles he expects to be considered for as angry, unkempt guys, in person, paul giamatti is nattily dressed in a tailored suit, neatly groomed and, of course, thoughtful.
Barneys version isnt the splashiest film out there right now. This impeccably cast confessional, with a pitchperfect paul giamatti leading the way, nimbly traverses the four decades in its lead characters eventful life. Lewis and costarred dustin hoffman, rosamund pike and minnie driver. Jewish princess second wife minnie driver, her character known only as the second mrs. Paul giamatti list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Jan 14, 2011 barneys version has too much plot for its own good and i havent even included the parts about barneys father, a pugnacious retired cop played by dustin hoffman.
The 62nd golden globe awards, honoring the best in film and television for 2004, were held on january 16, 2005. In sideways, he was the smart, sensitive schlub who got the girl. Barney panofsky paul giamatti, a schlocky tv producer living out his twilight years, looks back at his life. The aviator won the most awards, with 3 including best motion picture drama. Giamattis version of hollywood stardom means playing losers. Jewish princess second wife minnie driver, her character known only as the. John adams john adams 7 episodes 20082008 pretty bird 2008. Perhaps the reason for that is the popularity of paul giamatti, perhaps it is the strong supporting cast including dustin hoffman, minnie driver, rosamund pike, scott speedman, directors atom egoyan, david cronenberg, and richard lewis. A film adaptation of rex picketts novel of the same name, sideways follows two men in their forties, miles raymond paul giamatti, a depressed teacher and unsuccessful writer, and jack cole thomas haden church, a pasthisprime actor, who take a weeklong road trip to santa. Paul giamatti, with his diverse roster of finely etched, awardwinning and critically acclaimed performances, has established himself as one of the most versatile actors of his generation. Broadway paul giamatti doesnt spring right to mind as the guy to play the title character of mordecai richlers sardonically funny and bitterly sad novel barneys version. It is a funny, witty, dramatic, and ultimately, charming story of a resilient man recounting his life story as he remembers it. Paul giamatti is one of those actors who has enough of a global following, thanks to sideways and hbo miniseries john adams, to help get certain movies made. The sideways wine club, the licensee of fox searchlight pictures, was started in april of 2005 and became the.
In sideways, why does paul giamatti drink the 61 cheval. Do you remember when miles and jack hook up and go home with stephanie and maya. Jan 27, 2011 paul giamatti won a golden globe for best comedy actor for his role as the lead in barneys version image 1 of 4 paul giamatti and minnie driver in barneys version, the film based on the book by. A roundtable chat with paul giamatti and rosamund pike, of. Paul giametti in barneys version as barney panofsky. Minnie driver video interview on barneys version, paul. Unfollow paul giamatti to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Dec 07, 2010 paul giamatti is one of those actors who has enough of a global following, thanks to sideways and hbo miniseries john adams, to help get certain movies made. The best bits are the sitdown with the author as the book and the film are discussed and the 30plus minute interview with giamatti as he discuses his career and the film. Yet as he did playing the sadsack romantic in sideways, giamatti just becomes barney.
Paul giamatti, rosmaund pike, dustin hoffman, jake hoffman, minnie driver, richard j. I wont lie and say it was full of drama because certain parts of the film youll laugh and certain parts youll gain wisdom, and certain parts youll feel sad and disappointed things turned out that way but in a mesmerizing type of sense. Finding neverland had the most nominations 5 without a single win. It is the warm, wise, and witty story of barney panofsky played by paul giamatti, a. Lewis and costarred dustin hoffman, rosamund pike, and minnie driver. Barneys version has too much plot for its own good and i havent even included the parts about barneys father, a pugnacious retired cop. Paul giamatti has been an antidote to such prettyboy poison. The 25th london film critics circle awards, honouring the best in film for 2004, were announced by the london film critics circle on 9 february 2005.
Barneys version seems to be a huge favorite among the people who saw it in theaters, on dvd, or on demand. A film adaptation of rex picketts novel of the same name, sideways follows two men in their forties, miles raymond paul giamatti, a depressed teacher and unsuccessful writer, and jack cole thomas haden church, a pasthisprime actor, who take a. Minnie driver takes questions exclusively for users of about her role in barneys version with paul giamatti. Its easy to turn merlot grapes into a sweet, easytodrink wine with little. However, the love affair between their characters in barneys version hasnt aroused any of the complaints seth rogen regularly gets when his movie character gets lucky with a beautiful woman. This impeccably cast confessional, with a pitchperfect paul giamatti leading the way, nimbly traverses the four decades in its lead characters eventful life with considerable exuberance, visual. Courtesy takashi seida sony pictures classic paul giamatti left is barney, and minnie driver is the second mrs. Academy award nominated barneys version is a warm and witty story documenting the extraordinary life of seemingly ordinary barney panofsky. Barneys version 12 paul giamatti, dustin hoffman, minnie driver, rosamund pike, scott speedman. Theres nothing wrong with the merlot grape, in and of itself, but miles is complaining about the vast majority of merlot wine being produced in california at the time. Giamattis version of barneys version can be engaging. He also claims he was shocked that he was cast in a lead role and initially thought it was a practical joke.
Paul giamatti, dustin hoffman, minnie driver director. Feb 11, 2011 paul giamatti has been an antidote to such prettyboy poison. Barneys version paul giamatti interview features clash. Yet it was handsome costar thomas haden church who got the oscar. Miles reveals his rembrandt in the attic when he tells her about the 61 cheval blanc and its associa.
In this tragicomic indie for lack of a better genre classification, based on the 1997 mordecai richler novel, we first meet the crabby barney panofsky, played by paul giamatti, drunkenly cold calling his exwife at 3 am. In 2008 giamatti won emmy, sag and golden globe awards for best actor in a miniseries for his portrayal of the title character in hbos sevenpart, emmy awardwinning. Paul giamatti, rosamund pike, minnie driver, dustin hoffman, richard j. Barneys version is a wellmade condensation of mordecai richlers prizewinning boat anchor of a book. Jul 16, 2009 minnie driver, bruce greenwood, scott speemdan, and macha grenon will join previously announced stars dustin hoffman and paul giamatti in the new film barneys version, based on mordecai richlers. Paul giamatti, rosamund pike, dustin hoffman, minnie driver, scott speedman, rachelle lefevre, bruce greenwood, saul rubinek, anna hopkins behind the scenes. Giamattis a gem in barneys version the mercury news. Giamatti worth watching in otherwise sloppy barneys version.