The Aviator (Original title)Aviator (Alternative title)
Date: 2004 (Copyright)Countries: Germany, USADirector: Martin Scorsese
Production company billing: ©2004. IMF Internationale Medien und Film GmbH & Co. 3 Produktions KG [logos] Miramax, Warner Bros. [end] A Martin Scorsese picture A Forward Pass/Appian Way/IMF production in association with Initial Entertainment Group A Warner Bros. Pictures and Miramax Films presentation Dolby Digital/DTS/SDDS In Colour 2.35:1 [Super 35] MPAA: 41156 Filmed in Panavision Film Extracts: 'Hell's Angels' (1930) 'The Jazz Singer' (1927) 'The Women' (1939) 'Them!' (1954) German theatrical title: 'Aviator'
Synopsis: Biographical drama. The life of Howard Hughes from the 1920s to the 1940s. Hughes spends his wealth making the film 'Hell's Angels', and woos such Hollywood stars as Katharine Hepburn and Ava Gardner. He builds and pilots innovative new planes, breaks speed records and flies round the world. He takes TWA into a battle against Pan Am for dominance of civil aviation, and defends himself in public hearings arranged by a corrupt senator. All through this, Hughes struggles with the fear that he will one day lose his mind.
Genres: Drama, Biopic
Subjects: Hughes, Howard (1905-1976), Air transport, Hollywood, Mental disorders, Hepburn, Katharine (1907 - )
Releases
Date: 2004not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: Super-35 - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 170 mins
Title: "You don't make up for your sins in the church. You do it...Author: PIERCE, Nev Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...in the streets. You do it at home. The rest is bullshit and you know it...: Scorsese: The man. The movies". On-set stills of filmmaker Martin Scorsese at work on various films with brief critiques of each of his films.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n3 March 2006 Page: 9
Title: What I do: Music SupervisorAuthor: JAAFAR, Ali Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Randall Poster describes his work as a music supervisor, referring to his work on Martin Scorsese's The AVIATOR and Sam Mendes' JARHEAD and praising Quentin Tarantino on his use of music in his films.
In: Film Review n667 March 2006 Pages: 46-47
Title: The Best BiopicsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note on each of the ten best biopics, including The AVIATOR.
In: Classic Images n374 August 2006 Pages: 74-81
Title: From Bad Sister to TarzanAuthor: BARNUM, Michael Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actress Sara Shane discusses her early life and career in Ho llywood, including reminiscences about the various stars she worked with and her memories of Howard Hughes and her thoug hts on the Martin Scorsese film The AVIATOR.
In: Screen International n1571 10 Nov 2006 Page: 34
Title: Departure flightAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Report on the highly successful UK box-office performance of Martin Scorsese's The DEPARTED four weeks into its release. Table shows gross takings of Scorsese's last ten releases in the UK.
In: Empire n188 February 2005 Page: 71
Title: Marty's Man: DiCaprio takes his place as the new De Niro...Author: BRAUND, Simon Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Leonardo DiCaprio talks about his work on the film 'The Aviator', his working relationship with Martin Scorsese, and on being a celebrity.
In: Film Review vSpec. n56 Star Wars Page: 117
Title: The AviatorAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1489 18 Feb 2005 Pages: 10-11
Title: Making Oscar workAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explains how major US studios behind the 2005 Oscar front- runners maximise their film's potential in the international box office.
In: Film Review n658 Summer 2005 Pages: 126-127
Title: Flight of fancyAuthor: BAUGHAN, Nikki Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actress Kate Beckinsale reveals how she rose to the challen- ge of playing Ava Gardner.
In: Premiere v18 n10 Jul/Aug 2005 Page: 123
Title: HomeGuide: The AviatorAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1487 4 Feb 2005 Page: 15
Title: The odds: Million dollar questionAuthor: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The AVIATOR leads the bookmakers' odds for the 77th Academy Awards.
In: Empire n188 February 2005 Pages: 66-73
Title: The End Of The Golden AgeAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Martin Scorsese discusses his work on 'The Aviator'; why he decided to direct the film and his career. Also, there is comment on why this film may be Scorsese's best chance of winning an Oscar.
In: Screen International vSpec. nOscars 8 Feb 2005 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Oscars: The NominationsArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: In-depth look at the 77th Academy Awards nominations, inclu- ding full list of nominees, international reaction to the nominees, documentary contenders, on the set of HOTEL RWANDA & FINDING NEVERLAND, interview with Scorsese & Jamie Foxx.
In: Showreel n7 Spring 2005 Page: 98
Title: The return of the composerAuthor: OSMAND, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The author discusses his experiences of working with Howard Shore on the film The AVIATOR.
In: Empire n189 March 2005 Page: 159
Title: Audio: The AviatorAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n187 January 2005 Page: 24
Title: Now showing: THE AVIATORAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v86 n1 January 2005 Pages: 38-42,44,46,48,50-53
Title: High LifeAuthor: PAVLUS, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Robert Richardson discusses his work on The AVIATOR, including how they used digital technology to recreate film processes of the past, such as Technicolour.
In: Vanity Fair n533 January 2005 Pages: [69]-84
Title: The aviator: the screenplay: Vanity Fair exclusive excerptAuthor: LOGAN, John Article type: ScriptLanguage: English
Description: Extract from John Logan's screenplay for The AVIATOR.
In: Cinefex n101 April 2005 Pages: 54-85
Title: Angels and DemonsAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of the effects techniques used to reproduce the period aircraft scenes in Martin Scorsese's The AVIATOR, mainly created by Robert Legato, Sony Pictures Imageworks and New Deal Studios.
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n1 Jan/Feb 2005 Pages: 15-17
Title: FSM's Annual Best & Worst Awards: The Hits...and MissesAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Lighthearted selection of the best and worst soundtracks of 2005.
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n1 Jan/Feb 2005 Pages: 20-22
Title: FSM's Annual Best & Worst Awards: The Best of the YearAuthor: ADAMS, Doug Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The writer chooses his favourite film scores of 2005.
In: Empire n187 January 2005 Pages: 114-116,119
Title: The First Ladies of CinemaAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: First of a two-part special in which actresses playing Howard Hughes's famous lovers in Martin Scorsese's The AVIATOR talk about their characters: Kate Beckinsale, Cate Blanchett and Gwen Stefani.
In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n538 January 2005 Pages: 78-80
Title: The Aviator, mythe et réalitéAuthor: OLLE-LAPRUNE, Jean Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Film Comment v41 n1 Jan/Feb 2005 Pages: 22-24
Title: Machine dreamsAuthor: O'BRIEN, Geoffrey Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of Martin Scorsese's The AVIATOR.
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Pages: 154-155
Title: Play: The AviatorAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Page: 155
Title: Play: Leonardo DiCaprio Q&AAuthor: JOLIN, Dan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: A brief interview with Leonardo DiCaprio about his role as howard Hughes in The AVIATOR.
In: Film Review n655 April 2005 Page: 156
Title: The AviatorAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Italian Cinema v2 n1 Jan-Mar 2005 Pages: 24-29
Title: Creating Scorsese's dreamAuthor: MUSICCO, Beppe Article type: FilmographyLanguage: English
Description: Brief career profile of art director Dante Ferretti, who discusses his working collaboration with director Martin Scorsese on The AVIATOR.
In: Sight and Sound v15 n4 April 2005 Page: 88
Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Louis B. Meyer should read Louis B. Mayer (Sight & Sound, March 2005, p.42).
In: Sight and Sound v15 n3 March 2005 Page: 4
Title: The numbers: Let's drink to thatAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief analysis of the impact the Oscar nominations have had on the US box office. Includes a table showing the total gross at 30 January of selected contenders at the US/Canada box office.
In: Sight and Sound v15 n3 March 2005 Page: 42,44
Title: The AviatorAuthor: JACKSON, Kevin Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1483 7 Jan 2005 Pages: 14-15
Title: Best film: The delicate danceAuthor: HAZELTON, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reflects on the characteristics that make a best picture Oscar winner. Looks at the favourite contenders to the 2004 Academy Awards.
In: Film Review n653 February 2005 Pages: 92-93
Title: The AviatorAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v15 n1 January 2005 Pages: 18-20
Title: Fly guyAuthor: CHRISTIE, Ian Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Report from the various sets of Martin Scorsese's The AVIATOR.
In: Empire n191 May 2005 Page: 146
Title: FFW: The Aviator ArrivesArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Details of the extras that will be on The Aviator dvd.
In: Music from the Movies n44 2005 Page: 4
Title: The Aviator ineligible for OscarAuthor: CARLSSON, Mikael Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On how the scores for The AVIATOR, RAY, COLLATERAL, SHREK 2 and MILLION DOLLAR BABY were disqualified from being nomina- ted for an Oscar because of a rule change about the amount of original score in relation to pre-existing music.
In: Music from the Movies n44 2005 Page: 59
Title: Film Music ReviewAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n652 January 2005 Pages: 70-73
Title: The life of ReillyAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Career profile of actor John C Reilly, focusing on his latest films The AVIATOR and CRIMINAL.
In: Cinéaste v30 n2 Spring 2005 Pages: 44-46
Title: [Cinéaste - v30 n2 Spring 2005: no known title]Author: DOHERTY, Thomas Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International vSpec. nOscars The Films 2004 Page: [whole issue]
Title: And the Oscar goes to...Author: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look at the contenders for the 2004 Academy Awards
In: Vanity Fair n522 February 2004 Pages: [66-71]
Title: The flying tycoonAuthor: WINDOLF, Jim Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Photographs and short text on Martin Scorsese's Howard Hughes biopic The AVIATOR.
In: Screen International n1470 1 Oct 2004 Page: 6
Title: From Mean Streets to mythic skiesAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Martin Scorsese gives his view on DVD content and briefly comments on the making of The AVIATOR.
In: Premiere v17 n6 March 2004 Pages: 72-79,119
Title: Laying down the lawAuthor: SCHNELLER, Johanna Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Jude Law comments in his body of work so far. Reference made particularly to COLD MOUNTAIN, and films not yet released including SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW, I HEART HUCKABEE'S, ALFIE, The AVIATOR.
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n10 Nov/Dec 2004 Pages: 22-26,44
Title: Howards of Different Hughes: Shore soars with The AviatorAuthor: ADAMS, Doug Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Howard Shore discusses how he composed the score for The AVIATOR by first writing it as a concert score and then adapting it for the film.
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n10 Nov/Dec 2004 Page: 25
Title: The AviatorAuthor: ADAMS, Doug Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1453 14 May 2004 Page: 10,12
Title: People: US: learning at the master's sideAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Graham King discusses his collaboration as producer with Martin Scorsese on The AVIATOR, and talks about the financing of the film with Initial Entertainment Group, and the company's forthcoming projects.
In: Premiere v18 n1 July/August 2004 Page: 78
Title: The ultimate Fall movie previewArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n186 December 2004 Pages: 84-85
Title: The AVIATORArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1480 10 Dec 2004 Page: 32
Title: The AviatorAuthor: HAZELTON, John Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v18 n4 December 2004 Pages: 147-148,150
Title: Wings of DesireAuthor: ROSTON, Tom Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Pre-production outline of The AVIATOR, followed by comments by cast, with photos of their real-life characters, and revealed secrets of the set design.
In: Variety 29 Nov 2004 Page: 42,50
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1478 26 Nov 2004 Pages: 24-25
Title: Cinematography: The charge of the light brigadeAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Leading cinematographers talk about the challenges of some spectacular sequences: Richardson (AVIATOR); Deschanel (The PASSION OF THE CHRIST); Delbonnel (A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT); Xiading (HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS); Pietro (ALEXANDER).
In: Vanity Fair n532 December 2004 Pages: [198]-208,272-276
Title: The sky's the limitAuthor: PERETZ, Evgenia Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Leonardo DiCaprio talks about his life and work, particularly his latest film The AVIATOR.
In: Film Review n628 March 2003 Page: 18
Title: Despatches: Leo The AviatorAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Pre-production note on Martin Scorsese's The AVIATOR.
Author: COLOMBANI, Florence Pages: 191 pages
Title: Screening nostalgia: Populuxe props and Technicolor aesthetics in contemporary American film
Author: SPRENGLER, Christine Pages: x, 198 p.
Title: Aviator
Author: LOGAN, John Pages: viii, 194 p.
Title: passion of Martin Scorsese: a critical study of the films
Author: WERNBLAD, Annette Pages: x, 257 p.
Title: Scorsese by Ebert
Author: Ebert, Roger Pages: xvi, 299 p.
Date: 2004 (Copyright)Countries: Germany, USADirector: Martin Scorsese
Production company billing: ©2004. IMF Internationale Medien und Film GmbH & Co. 3 Produktions KG [logos] Miramax, Warner Bros. [end] A Martin Scorsese picture A Forward Pass/Appian Way/IMF production in association with Initial Entertainment Group A Warner Bros. Pictures and Miramax Films presentation Dolby Digital/DTS/SDDS In Colour 2.35:1 [Super 35] MPAA: 41156 Filmed in Panavision Film Extracts: 'Hell's Angels' (1930) 'The Jazz Singer' (1927) 'The Women' (1939) 'Them!' (1954) German theatrical title: 'Aviator'
Synopsis: Biographical drama. The life of Howard Hughes from the 1920s to the 1940s. Hughes spends his wealth making the film 'Hell's Angels', and woos such Hollywood stars as Katharine Hepburn and Ava Gardner. He builds and pilots innovative new planes, breaks speed records and flies round the world. He takes TWA into a battle against Pan Am for dominance of civil aviation, and defends himself in public hearings arranged by a corrupt senator. All through this, Hughes struggles with the fear that he will one day lose his mind.
Genres: Drama, Biopic
Subjects: Hughes, Howard (1905-1976), Air transport, Hollywood, Mental disorders, Hepburn, Katharine (1907 - )
Releases
Date: 2004not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: Super-35 - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 170 mins
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(54)
In: Empire n244 October 2009 Pages: 116-123Title: "You don't make up for your sins in the church. You do it...Author: PIERCE, Nev Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...in the streets. You do it at home. The rest is bullshit and you know it...: Scorsese: The man. The movies". On-set stills of filmmaker Martin Scorsese at work on various films with brief critiques of each of his films.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n3 March 2006 Page: 9
Title: What I do: Music SupervisorAuthor: JAAFAR, Ali Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Randall Poster describes his work as a music supervisor, referring to his work on Martin Scorsese's The AVIATOR and Sam Mendes' JARHEAD and praising Quentin Tarantino on his use of music in his films.
In: Film Review n667 March 2006 Pages: 46-47
Title: The Best BiopicsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note on each of the ten best biopics, including The AVIATOR.
In: Classic Images n374 August 2006 Pages: 74-81
Title: From Bad Sister to TarzanAuthor: BARNUM, Michael Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actress Sara Shane discusses her early life and career in Ho llywood, including reminiscences about the various stars she worked with and her memories of Howard Hughes and her thoug hts on the Martin Scorsese film The AVIATOR.
In: Screen International n1571 10 Nov 2006 Page: 34
Title: Departure flightAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Report on the highly successful UK box-office performance of Martin Scorsese's The DEPARTED four weeks into its release. Table shows gross takings of Scorsese's last ten releases in the UK.
In: Empire n188 February 2005 Page: 71
Title: Marty's Man: DiCaprio takes his place as the new De Niro...Author: BRAUND, Simon Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Leonardo DiCaprio talks about his work on the film 'The Aviator', his working relationship with Martin Scorsese, and on being a celebrity.
In: Film Review vSpec. n56 Star Wars Page: 117
Title: The AviatorAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1489 18 Feb 2005 Pages: 10-11
Title: Making Oscar workAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explains how major US studios behind the 2005 Oscar front- runners maximise their film's potential in the international box office.
In: Film Review n658 Summer 2005 Pages: 126-127
Title: Flight of fancyAuthor: BAUGHAN, Nikki Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actress Kate Beckinsale reveals how she rose to the challen- ge of playing Ava Gardner.
In: Premiere v18 n10 Jul/Aug 2005 Page: 123
Title: HomeGuide: The AviatorAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1487 4 Feb 2005 Page: 15
Title: The odds: Million dollar questionAuthor: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The AVIATOR leads the bookmakers' odds for the 77th Academy Awards.
In: Empire n188 February 2005 Pages: 66-73
Title: The End Of The Golden AgeAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Martin Scorsese discusses his work on 'The Aviator'; why he decided to direct the film and his career. Also, there is comment on why this film may be Scorsese's best chance of winning an Oscar.
In: Screen International vSpec. nOscars 8 Feb 2005 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Oscars: The NominationsArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: In-depth look at the 77th Academy Awards nominations, inclu- ding full list of nominees, international reaction to the nominees, documentary contenders, on the set of HOTEL RWANDA & FINDING NEVERLAND, interview with Scorsese & Jamie Foxx.
In: Showreel n7 Spring 2005 Page: 98
Title: The return of the composerAuthor: OSMAND, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The author discusses his experiences of working with Howard Shore on the film The AVIATOR.
In: Empire n189 March 2005 Page: 159
Title: Audio: The AviatorAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n187 January 2005 Page: 24
Title: Now showing: THE AVIATORAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v86 n1 January 2005 Pages: 38-42,44,46,48,50-53
Title: High LifeAuthor: PAVLUS, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Robert Richardson discusses his work on The AVIATOR, including how they used digital technology to recreate film processes of the past, such as Technicolour.
In: Vanity Fair n533 January 2005 Pages: [69]-84
Title: The aviator: the screenplay: Vanity Fair exclusive excerptAuthor: LOGAN, John Article type: ScriptLanguage: English
Description: Extract from John Logan's screenplay for The AVIATOR.
In: Cinefex n101 April 2005 Pages: 54-85
Title: Angels and DemonsAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of the effects techniques used to reproduce the period aircraft scenes in Martin Scorsese's The AVIATOR, mainly created by Robert Legato, Sony Pictures Imageworks and New Deal Studios.
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n1 Jan/Feb 2005 Pages: 15-17
Title: FSM's Annual Best & Worst Awards: The Hits...and MissesAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Lighthearted selection of the best and worst soundtracks of 2005.
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n1 Jan/Feb 2005 Pages: 20-22
Title: FSM's Annual Best & Worst Awards: The Best of the YearAuthor: ADAMS, Doug Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The writer chooses his favourite film scores of 2005.
In: Empire n187 January 2005 Pages: 114-116,119
Title: The First Ladies of CinemaAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: First of a two-part special in which actresses playing Howard Hughes's famous lovers in Martin Scorsese's The AVIATOR talk about their characters: Kate Beckinsale, Cate Blanchett and Gwen Stefani.
In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n538 January 2005 Pages: 78-80
Title: The Aviator, mythe et réalitéAuthor: OLLE-LAPRUNE, Jean Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Film Comment v41 n1 Jan/Feb 2005 Pages: 22-24
Title: Machine dreamsAuthor: O'BRIEN, Geoffrey Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of Martin Scorsese's The AVIATOR.
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Pages: 154-155
Title: Play: The AviatorAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Page: 155
Title: Play: Leonardo DiCaprio Q&AAuthor: JOLIN, Dan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: A brief interview with Leonardo DiCaprio about his role as howard Hughes in The AVIATOR.
In: Film Review n655 April 2005 Page: 156
Title: The AviatorAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Italian Cinema v2 n1 Jan-Mar 2005 Pages: 24-29
Title: Creating Scorsese's dreamAuthor: MUSICCO, Beppe Article type: FilmographyLanguage: English
Description: Brief career profile of art director Dante Ferretti, who discusses his working collaboration with director Martin Scorsese on The AVIATOR.
In: Sight and Sound v15 n4 April 2005 Page: 88
Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Louis B. Meyer should read Louis B. Mayer (Sight & Sound, March 2005, p.42).
In: Sight and Sound v15 n3 March 2005 Page: 4
Title: The numbers: Let's drink to thatAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief analysis of the impact the Oscar nominations have had on the US box office. Includes a table showing the total gross at 30 January of selected contenders at the US/Canada box office.
In: Sight and Sound v15 n3 March 2005 Page: 42,44
Title: The AviatorAuthor: JACKSON, Kevin Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1483 7 Jan 2005 Pages: 14-15
Title: Best film: The delicate danceAuthor: HAZELTON, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reflects on the characteristics that make a best picture Oscar winner. Looks at the favourite contenders to the 2004 Academy Awards.
In: Film Review n653 February 2005 Pages: 92-93
Title: The AviatorAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v15 n1 January 2005 Pages: 18-20
Title: Fly guyAuthor: CHRISTIE, Ian Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Report from the various sets of Martin Scorsese's The AVIATOR.
In: Empire n191 May 2005 Page: 146
Title: FFW: The Aviator ArrivesArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Details of the extras that will be on The Aviator dvd.
In: Music from the Movies n44 2005 Page: 4
Title: The Aviator ineligible for OscarAuthor: CARLSSON, Mikael Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On how the scores for The AVIATOR, RAY, COLLATERAL, SHREK 2 and MILLION DOLLAR BABY were disqualified from being nomina- ted for an Oscar because of a rule change about the amount of original score in relation to pre-existing music.
In: Music from the Movies n44 2005 Page: 59
Title: Film Music ReviewAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n652 January 2005 Pages: 70-73
Title: The life of ReillyAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Career profile of actor John C Reilly, focusing on his latest films The AVIATOR and CRIMINAL.
In: Cinéaste v30 n2 Spring 2005 Pages: 44-46
Title: [Cinéaste - v30 n2 Spring 2005: no known title]Author: DOHERTY, Thomas Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International vSpec. nOscars The Films 2004 Page: [whole issue]
Title: And the Oscar goes to...Author: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look at the contenders for the 2004 Academy Awards
In: Vanity Fair n522 February 2004 Pages: [66-71]
Title: The flying tycoonAuthor: WINDOLF, Jim Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Photographs and short text on Martin Scorsese's Howard Hughes biopic The AVIATOR.
In: Screen International n1470 1 Oct 2004 Page: 6
Title: From Mean Streets to mythic skiesAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Martin Scorsese gives his view on DVD content and briefly comments on the making of The AVIATOR.
In: Premiere v17 n6 March 2004 Pages: 72-79,119
Title: Laying down the lawAuthor: SCHNELLER, Johanna Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Jude Law comments in his body of work so far. Reference made particularly to COLD MOUNTAIN, and films not yet released including SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW, I HEART HUCKABEE'S, ALFIE, The AVIATOR.
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n10 Nov/Dec 2004 Pages: 22-26,44
Title: Howards of Different Hughes: Shore soars with The AviatorAuthor: ADAMS, Doug Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Howard Shore discusses how he composed the score for The AVIATOR by first writing it as a concert score and then adapting it for the film.
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n10 Nov/Dec 2004 Page: 25
Title: The AviatorAuthor: ADAMS, Doug Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1453 14 May 2004 Page: 10,12
Title: People: US: learning at the master's sideAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Graham King discusses his collaboration as producer with Martin Scorsese on The AVIATOR, and talks about the financing of the film with Initial Entertainment Group, and the company's forthcoming projects.
In: Premiere v18 n1 July/August 2004 Page: 78
Title: The ultimate Fall movie previewArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n186 December 2004 Pages: 84-85
Title: The AVIATORArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1480 10 Dec 2004 Page: 32
Title: The AviatorAuthor: HAZELTON, John Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v18 n4 December 2004 Pages: 147-148,150
Title: Wings of DesireAuthor: ROSTON, Tom Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Pre-production outline of The AVIATOR, followed by comments by cast, with photos of their real-life characters, and revealed secrets of the set design.
In: Variety 29 Nov 2004 Page: 42,50
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1478 26 Nov 2004 Pages: 24-25
Title: Cinematography: The charge of the light brigadeAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Leading cinematographers talk about the challenges of some spectacular sequences: Richardson (AVIATOR); Deschanel (The PASSION OF THE CHRIST); Delbonnel (A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT); Xiading (HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS); Pietro (ALEXANDER).
In: Vanity Fair n532 December 2004 Pages: [198]-208,272-276
Title: The sky's the limitAuthor: PERETZ, Evgenia Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Leonardo DiCaprio talks about his life and work, particularly his latest film The AVIATOR.
In: Film Review n628 March 2003 Page: 18
Title: Despatches: Leo The AviatorAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Pre-production note on Martin Scorsese's The AVIATOR.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(5)
Title: Leonardo DiCaprio: anatomy of an actorAuthor: COLOMBANI, Florence Pages: 191 pages
Title: Screening nostalgia: Populuxe props and Technicolor aesthetics in contemporary American film
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