Sofia Coppola's Next | Movie News

Sofia Coppola's Next
Comments: 8
terometer
66%
Strike Back below!
by: Mike Sampson Apr. 17, 2009

After taking some time off after the disappointment that was MARIE ANTOINETTE (it actually wasn't a terrible film, it was more a perceived disappointment), writer/director Sofia Coppola is back. Coppola has set up the dramedy SOMEWHERE at Focus Features and set Steven Dorff and Elle Fanning to star. Set at the infamous Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, the film will follow a "bad boy" actor (Dorff) who's been staying at the hotel, getting drunk, getting high and getting laid. He's forced to reexamine his life when his 11-year-old daughter (Fanning) makes an unexpected visit. Coppola was able to secure permission to shoot at the Marmont and will begin production this summer. For those unfamiliar with the mystery of the Marmont, you can start at the Wikipedia page, which gives a pretty good rundown of all the insanity that's taken place at the hotel over the years from Belushi to Lohan.

Source: Variety

Add to MFC Profile

Extra Tidbit: And welcome back Steven Dorff!

8 discussions Expand all
 
+1
Vote Up Vote Down
clockworkhorror
5:32AM on 04/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I love Sofia Coppola, one of few truely good female filmakers.

I liked Marie Antoinette, the film was pure eye candy, regardless if it's not a true account.
I love Sofia Coppola, one of few truely good female filmakers.

I liked Marie Antoinette, the film was pure eye candy, regardless if it's not a true account.
 
+0
Vote Up Vote Down
darkface
7:25PM on 04/17/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Cool
I actually liked Marie Antionette. Never thought I would, but it ended up being pretty good.
I actually liked Marie Antionette. Never thought I would, but it ended up being pretty good.
 
-2
Vote Up Vote Down
Goldenarmz
7:13PM on 04/17/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Since..
when was anything in movies truly "original". But i ill wait to see what its really all about.
when was anything in movies truly "original". But i ill wait to see what its really all about.
 
-2
Vote Up Vote Down
Tweek
5:10PM on 04/17/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sounds like another snooze...
But I hope that I'm surprised. :)
But I hope that I'm surprised. :)
 
-1
Vote Up Vote Down
Jack_Torrance
5:04PM on 04/17/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Say what you will, but Sofia Coppola is among the best auteurs working today. Marie Antoinette was one of the most original films of the last decade. If her last name wasn't Coppola and if she were male, people would be praising the shit out of her.
Say what you will, but Sofia Coppola is among the best auteurs working today. Marie Antoinette was one of the most original films of the last decade. If her last name wasn't Coppola and if she were male, people would be praising the shit out of her.
 
-2
Vote Up Vote Down
Stratburst
12:19PM on 04/17/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm willing to give this flick a shot, since I liked Virgin Suicides and Lost in Translation. I think Sofia Coppola's biggest strength as a director is the way she's able to pull great performances out of her actors. Hopefully the script will be a good one.
I'm willing to give this flick a shot, since I liked Virgin Suicides and Lost in Translation. I think Sofia Coppola's biggest strength as a director is the way she's able to pull great performances out of her actors. Hopefully the script will be a good one.
 
-2
Vote Up Vote Down
2k1
12:09PM on 04/17/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
part of the imdb synopsis for the rock's "the game plan"



"Top Boston Rebels football star, Quarterback Joe Kingman, has an unknown 8-year old daughter from a former marriage show up on his doorstep. This precocious youth, Madison Pettis, transforms his life from a egotistical, promiscuous bachelor to a loving father. "
part of the imdb synopsis for the rock's "the game plan"



"Top Boston Rebels football star, Quarterback Joe Kingman, has an unknown 8-year old daughter from a former marriage show up on his doorstep. This precocious youth, Madison Pettis, transforms his life from a egotistical, promiscuous bachelor to a loving father. "
 
-2
Vote Up Vote Down
Conz
9:54AM on 04/17/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
sounds truly groundbreaking
Jesus, gimmie a big break and i guarentee i wont spew this formulaic crap at you
Jesus, gimmie a big break and i guarentee i wont spew this formulaic crap at you