The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Original title)
Date: 2008 (Copyright)Country: USADirected by: David Fincher
Production company billing: ©2008. Paramount Pictures Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures present a Kennedy/Marshall production a David Fincher film [end] In Colour Prints by Technicolor Prints by DeLuxe Dolby Digital/DTS/SDDS [2.35:1] MPAA: 44743 TV Extracts America2Night (Sony Pictures Television)
Synopsis: Based upon the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. An old man gets younger as his life goes on.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Human reproduction, Ageing, Death, Fathers
Releases
Date: 25 December 2008Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: HDCAM - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 167 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 06 February 2009Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital / SDDS / DTS (sound)Runtime: 166 mins Length: 14925 FeetLanguage: English
Title: Hollywood's Hidden HunksAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Vanity Fair n582 February 2009 Pages: 74-85,117-118
Title: A Hollywood elusiveAuthor: BENNETTS, Leslie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile with actress Cate Blanchett about her life and career. With particular reference to her role in The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON.
In: Positif n576 February 2009 Pages: 6-8
Title: Actualité: L'Étrange Histoire de Benjamin Button: L'Art...Author: VIVIANI, Christian Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: "...de la fable".
In: Positif n576 February 2009 Pages: 9-12
Title: Entretien avec David Fincher: Le pandémonium de l'existenceAuthor: HENRY, Michael Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: David Fincher comments on the origins and making of The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON.
In: Screen International n1673 9 Jan 2009 Page: 16
Title: Awards countdown: Age of beautyAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Make-up and effects artist Greg Cannom discusses his work on The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON and the challenges of having to 'age' actors Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett.
In: Screen International n1673 9 Jan 2009 Page: 5
Title: News digest: Seven up for effects OscarArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief news on the seven films that have been shortlisted for the visual-effects Oscar at the 2009 Academy Awards before the final announcement of the nominations is made.
In: Film Quarterly v62 n4 Summer 2009 Pages: 34-38
Title: Against the Clock: Slumdog Millionaire and The Curious ...Author: TYREE, J.M. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Case of Benjamin Button". A look at two Oscar-winning romantic blockbusters, both of which were directed by film- makers who built their reputations on cult movies containing extreme violence. Considers their treatment of love and time
In: Empire n235 January 2009 Page: 111
Title: Oscars 2009: Cate Blanchett in The Curious Case of...Author: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Benjamin Button". Part of a feature on the 2009 Academy Awards contenders. Actress Cate Blanchett discusses her role in The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON.
In: Empire n235 January 2009 Pages: 163-168
Title: In conversation with David FincherAuthor: PIERCE, Nev Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker David Fincher discusses his career, the making of his film and working with Brad Pitt. Plus a 'Top 5 David Fincher Moments' from five of his films.
In: Empire n241 July 2009 Page: 138
Title: At home/DVD new: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: DGA Quarterly v5 n1 Spring 2009 Pages: 38-41
Title: Sounding BoardsAuthor: POND, Steve Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the music and sound design for The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON on which David Fincher worked with Ren Klyce and Alexandre Desplat.
In: American Cinematographer v90 n1 January 2009 Pages: 42-50,52,54-57
Title: An old soulAuthor: BANKSTON, Douglas Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Claudio Miranda and post supervisor Peter Mavromates discuss the technical and creative aspects of their work on The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON.
In: Empire n236 February 2009 Pages: 36-38
Title: In cinemas: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Comment v45 n1 Jan/Feb 2009 Pages: 30-35
Title: From cradle to graveAuthor: TAUBIN, Amy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article discussing David Fincher's film The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON and its examination of mortality and the transience of beauty.
In: Deathray n20 Aug/Sep 2009 Page: 128
Title: DarkStars: DVDAuthor: BICKHAM, Jes Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International nSpec. Best Picture 09 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Top titles in a tough yearArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles the films that are best picture contenders during the 2009 awards season, and assesses their chances of winning. Plus brief interviews with the directors of the films.
In: Empire n237 March 2009 Page: 149
Title: At home/Soundtracks: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonAuthor: GRAYDON, Danny Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v19 n3 March 2009 Pages: 26-29
Title: Up the hill backwardsAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses how time is played with and manipulated in the story of The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Plus an interview with director David Fincher, about the technical and creative challenges of the film.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n3 March 2009 Page: 54,56
Title: Reviews: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonAuthor: MILLER, Henry K Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinema Scope n37 Winter 2009 Pages: 14-16
Title: The Time of Your Life: David Fincher's The Curious Case of..Author: JONES, Kent Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Benjamin Button".
In: Cinefex n116 January 2009 Pages: 70-76,79-84,87-90,93-99,118
Title: The Unusual Birth of Benjamin ButtonAuthor: DUNCAN, Jody Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Empire n233 November 2008 Pages: 20-23
Title: News etc.: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonAuthor: PIERCE, Nev Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker David Fincher discusses the romantic themes and technical challenges of his film The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON.
In: Variety 1 Dec 2008 Page: 44,47
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Creative Screenwriting v15 n6 Nov/Dec 2008 Pages: [25]-29
Title: A life in reverseAuthor: DAVIS, Jason Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Eric Roth talks about writing the screenplay for The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, adapted from a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
In: Screen International n1669 28 Nov 2008 Page: 30
Title: Reviews: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1626 4 Jan 2008 Pages: 22-23
Title: 2008 preview: Hitting the high notesAuthor: LODDERHOSE, Diana Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of films expected to do well at the 2008 international box office.
In: Empire n230 August 2008 Page: 98
Title: The big preview: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n763 30 Jun 1990 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n763 30 Jun 1990: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details
Author: MULHALL, Stephen Pages: xix, 327 pages
Title: Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Author: CHAMP, Janet Pages: [166] p.
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Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1607975
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: Digital Theater SystemsSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1607978
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Film materials(2)
Description: Digital Theater SystemsSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1607978
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1607975
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Date: 2008 (Copyright)Country: USADirected by: David Fincher
Production company billing: ©2008. Paramount Pictures Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures present a Kennedy/Marshall production a David Fincher film [end] In Colour Prints by Technicolor Prints by DeLuxe Dolby Digital/DTS/SDDS [2.35:1] MPAA: 44743 TV Extracts America2Night (Sony Pictures Television)
Synopsis: Based upon the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. An old man gets younger as his life goes on.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Human reproduction, Ageing, Death, Fathers
Releases
Date: 25 December 2008Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: HDCAM - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 167 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 06 February 2009Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital / SDDS / DTS (sound)Runtime: 166 mins Length: 14925 FeetLanguage: English
Credits
(248)
©: Paramount Pictures Corporation, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Production Company: Kennedy/Marshall Co., Presents: Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, [Production Company]: Rastar Productions, Produced by: Kathleen Kennedy, Produced by: Frank Marshall, Ceán Chaffin, India and Cambodia Crew Producer: Tommy Turtle, [Original Producer]: Ray Stark, Associate Producer: Jim Davidson, Associate Producer: Marykay Powell, Associate Producer: Peter Mavromates, Unit Production Manager: Daniel M. Stillman, India/Cambodia Crew Unit Production Mgr: Rick Revell, Production Manager (Montreal Crew): Manon Bougie, Production Supervisor: Marc A. Hammer, Production Co-ordinator: Scott Cler, Production Co-ordinator (Los Angeles): Mika Saito, Production Controller: Jim Davidson, Production Accountant: Gene Strange, Supervising Location Manager: William Doyle, Location Manager (New Orleans Crew): David Ross McCarty, Location Manager (Montreal Crew): Michèle St-Arnaud, Post-production Supervisor: Peter Mavromates, Post-production Consultant: Joe Wolcott, Post-production Co-ordinator: Stephen Howard, India & Cambodia Crew 2nd Unit Director: Tarsem, Assistant Director (1st): Bob Wagner, Assistant Director (2nd): Allen Kupetsky, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Pete Waterman, Asst Director (New Orleans Crew 2nd 2nd): Stephen Lonano, Assistant Director (Montreal Crew 3rd): Carl Kouri, Script Supervisor: Sharron Reynolds-Enriquez, Casting by: Laray Mayfield, Casting Assistant: Alyssa Rand, LA Background Casting by: Jennifer Alessi, Kristan Berona, Background Casting (New Orleans Crew): Robin Batherson, Background Casting (Montreal Crew): Andrea Kenyon, Screenplay by: Eric Roth, Screen Story by: Eric Roth, Robin Swicord, From the short story by: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Director of Photography: Claudio Miranda, India/Cambodia Director of Photography: Dan Holland, Camera Operator: Kim Foster Marks, 1st Assistant Photographer: Jonas Maximus Steadman, 1st Assistant Photographer (B): John Pingry, 2nd Assistant Photographer: Michael Watson, Camera Loader (New Orleans Crew): Matt Gaumer, Chief Lighting Technician: Chris Strong, 1st Company Grip: Michael Coo, 2nd Company Grip: Craig Kohtala, Still Photographer: Merrick Morton, Visual Effects and Animation Provided by: Digital Domain, Dig'l Domain (VFX Supervisor): Eric Barba, Dig'l Domain (VFX Executive Producer): Ed Ulbrich, Dig'l Domain (VFX Producer): Lisa Beroud, Visual Effects by: Asylum, Visual Effects by: Lola Visual Effects, Visual Effects by: Matte World Digital, Visual Effects by: Hydraulx, Visual Effects by: Ollin Studio, Savage Visual Effects, Visual Effects by {Savage Vis'l Effects}: James Pastorius, Brice Liesveld, Visual Effects by: Eden FX, Special Effects Co-ordinator: Burt Dalton, Special Effects General Foreperson: Rodney Byrd, Dale Ettema, Special Effects Engineer: Arnold Peterson, Special Effects Set Foreperson: David Greene, Special Effects Foreperson: Albert Delgado, Special Effects Foreperson: Andrew Miller, Special Effects Foreperson: Werner Hahnlein, Special Effects Foreperson: Joseph Judd, Special Effects Foreperson: Chris L. Ward, Special Effects Foreperson: Curtis Allen Jr, Doug Calli, Special Effects Technician: Curtis Decker, Special Effects Technician: Terry P. Chapman, Special Effects Technician: Mark Stanton, Special Effects Technician: Jason Hansen, Special Effects Technician: Eric W. Jolly, Special Effects Technician: Jeremiah Cooke, Special Effects Technician: Don E. Myers Jr, Special Effects Technician: Bruce Kuroyama, Special Effects Technician: Armando Franco, Special Effects Technician: Joseph Livolsi, Special Effects Technician: Anthony Herrera, Special Effects Technician: Armando Gonzalez, Special Effects Technician: Michael Holland Sr, Special Effects Technician: Michael Tice, Special Effects Technician: Ian C. Mcarthor, Michael Perry, Special Effects Techn (New Orleans Crew): David A. Poole, Special Effects Techn (New Orleans Crew): Stephen Bourgeois, Special Effects Techn (New Orleans Crew): Phillip Giroir, Special Effects Techn (New Orleans Crew): Eric Bisschop, Special Effects Techn (New Orleans Crew): David K. Nami, Michael Depietro, Graphic Designer: Jane Fitts, Edited by: Kirk Baxter, Angus Wall, Assistant Editor: Alex Olivares, Assistant Editor: Tyler Nelson, Assistant Editor: Jackson Yu, Assistant Editor: Leslie Webb, Assistant Editor (New Orleans Crew): Brent Joseph, Production Designer: Donald Graham Burt, Supervising Art Director: Tom Reta, Art Director (Los Angeles): Randy Moore, Art Director (New Orleans Crew): Scott Plauché, Kelly Curley, Art Director (Montreal Crew): Michèle Laliberté, Assistant Art Director: Nithya Shrinivasan, Assistant Art Director: Aaron Haye, Assist't Art Director (New Orleans Crew): Molly Mikula, Art Department Co-ordinator: Lisa Disanto, Art Dept Co-ordinator (New Orleans Crew): Chere Theriot, Set Designer: Lorrie Campbell, Set Designer: Jane Wuu, Set Designer: Clint Wallace, Set Designer: Randy Wilkins, Set Designer: Tammy Lee, Set Designer: Masako Masuda, Set Designer (New Orleans): Ryan Heck, Set Decorator: Victor J. Zolfo, [Art Department] Researcher: Max Daly, Joanna Callas, Lead Person: Fred A. Waff, Lead Person (New Orleans Crew): Michael A. Johnson, Set Dresser: Christopher Elledge, Set Dresser: Chris Hayes, Set Dresser: Raymond Waff, Set Dresser: Rick Staves, Set Dresser (New Orleans Crew): Sid Lambert, Set Dresser (New Orleans Crew): Markus Wittmann, Set Dresser (New Orleans Crew): Kenneth Chauvin, Set Dresser (New Orleans Crew): Paul Blanchard, Set Dresser (New Orleans Crew): Jason Perlander, Set Dresser (New Orleans Crew): Caleb V. Guillotte, Joel Klaff, On-set Dresser: Bart Hubenthal, On-set Dresser (New Orleans Crew): David Warburton, Draughtsperson (New Orleans Crew): Dave Kelsey, Illustrator: Richard Bennett, Christopher Ross, Property Master: Hope Parrish, Assistant Property Master: Paul Rylander, Props: Teri Anne Kopp, Props (New Orleans Crew): Leonard Lavigueur, Jonathan S. Graubarth, Buyer (New Orleans Crew): Monique Champagne, Construction Co-ordinator: C. Jonas Kirk, Costume Designer: Jacqueline West, Assistant Costume Designer: Marjorie McCown, Asst Costume Designer (New Orleans Crew): Suzy Freeman, Costume Supervisor: Cheryl Beasley, Make-up Department Head: Jean Black, Ms [Cate] Blanchett's Make-up Artist: Elaine Offers, Key Make-up: Fionagh Cush, Make-up Artist (New Orleans Crew): Allison Gordin, Make-up Artist (New Orleans Crew): Paige Reeves, Make-up Artist (New Orleans Crew): Carla Brenholtz, Stacey Herbert, Special Make-up Created and Applied by: Greg Cannom, Cannom (Make-up Effects Supervised by): Brian Sipe, Cannom (Special Effects Make-up Artist): Chris Gallaher, Cannom (Special Effects Make-up Artist): Mark Nieman, Cannom (Special Effects Make-up Artist): Alexei O'Brien, Cannom (Special Effects Make-up Artist): Art Pimentel, Will Huff, Cannom (Make-up Effects Sculptor): Martin Astles, Miles Teves, Cannom (Make-up Effects Shop Supervisor): Todd Tucker, Hair Department Head: Colleen Callaghan, Key Hairstylist: Susan Kalinowski, Key Hairstylist (New Orleans Crew): John Jack Curtin, Hairstylist: Beatrice De Alba, Hairstylist (New Orleans Crew): Donita Sather, Hairstylist (New Orleans Crew): Yolanda Mercadel, Hairstylist (New Orleans Crew): Donna Spahn-jones, Theresa A. Fleming, Titles by: Scarlet Letters, Digital Opticals by: LLC Outback Post, Rock Paper Scissors, Digital Intermediate Provided by: Motion Picture Imaging, Mot'n Pict Imaging (Senior DI Colourist): Jan Yarbrough, Image Processing by: Lowry Digital, Colour by: Technicolor, Prints by: DeLuxe, Music by: Alexandre Desplat, Harp Soloist: Katie Kirkpatrick, Music Conducted by: Alexandre Desplat, Orchestrations by: Conrad Pope, Orchestrations by: Alexandre Desplat, Orchestrations by: Philip Klein, Orchestrations by: Erik Lundborg, Orchestrations by: Joseph Newlin, Orchestrations by: Nan Schwartz, Clifford Tasner, Orchestra Contractor: Sandy Decrescent, Peter Rotter, Music Editor: Joe E. Rand, Music Editor: Marie Ebbing, Assistant Music Editor: Steven R. Galloway, Music Recorded/Mixed by: Shawn Murphy, Pro Tools Operator: Erik Swanson, Choreographer: Michelle Johnston, Sound Designer: Ren Klyce, [Production] Sound Mixer: Mark Weingarten, Boom Operator: Lawrence Y. Commans, Utility Sound: Mark W. Fay, Utility Sound (New Orleans Crew): Aaron G. Zeller, Re-recording Mixer: David Parker, Re-recording Mixer: Michael Semanick, Ren Klyce, Post-production Services: Skywalker Sound, Mix Technician: Jurgen Sharpf, Zach Martin, Supervising Sound Editor: Ren Klyce, Dialogue Editor: Richard Quinn, Ambience Recordist: Aaron G. Zeller, Sound Effects Editor: Malcolm Fife, Sound Effects Editor: E. Larry Oatfield, ADR Supervisor: Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, ADR Recordist: Jeannette Browning Hernandez, ADR Recordist: Doug Parker, ADR Recordist: Christopher Chevannes, ADR Mixer: Doc Kane, ADR Mixer: Bobby Johanson, ADR Editor: Marilyn McCoppen, Foley Supervisor: Thom Brennan, Foley Artist: John Roesch, Foley Artist: Alyson Moore, Foley Mixer: Mary Jo Lang, Stunt Co-ordinator: Mickey Giacomazzi, Marine Co-ordinator: Matthew H. O'connor, [Production Company circa 1990]: Amblin Entertainment, New Orleans Crew Piano Coach: Davis Rogan, Stock Footage Research: Susan Nickerson, Dialect Coach: Timothy F. Monich, Animals Provided by: Birds and Animals Unlimited, Animal Wrangler: Lorraine Putnam
Cast
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Brad Pitt (Benjamin Button), Cate Blanchett (Daisy), Taraji P. Henson (Queenie), Julia Ormond (Caroline), Jason Flemyng (Thomas Button), Mahershalalhashbaz Ali (Tizzy), Jared Harris (Captain Mike), Elias Koteas (Monsieur Gateau), Phyllis Somerville (Grandma Fuller), Tilda Swinton (Elizabeth Abbott), Faune Chambers (Dorothy Baker), Donna Duplantier (Blanche Devereux), Jacob Wood (Martin Gateau), Earl Maddox (man at train station), Ed Metzger (Teddy Roosevelt), Danny Vinson (priest giving last rites), David Jensen (doctor at Benjamin's birth), Joeanna Sayler (Caroline Button), Fiona Hale (Mrs Hollister), Patrick Thomas O'brien (Dr Rose), Marion Zinser (Mrs Horton), Peter Badalamenti (Benjamin 1928-31), Danny Nelson (General Winston), Paula Gray (Sybil Wagner), Lance Nichols (preacher), Rampai Mohadi (Ngunda Oti), Troi Bechet (Filamena Gilea), Elle Fanning (Daisy age 7), Ted Manson (Mr Daws), Clay Cullen (young Mr Daws), Edith Ivey (Mrs Maple), Robert Towers (Benjamin 1932-34), Sonya Leslie (Daisy's nurse), Yasmine Abriel (prostitute with Benjamin), Madisen Beaty (Daisy age 10), Tom Everett (Benjamin 1935-37), Don Creech (Prentiss Mayes), Christopher Maxwell (Rick Brody), Joshua Desroches (Vic Brody), Richmond Arquette (John Grimm), Josh Stewart (Pleasant Curtis), Ilia Volok (Russian interpreter), David Ross Paterson (Walter Abbott), Taren Cunningham (young Elizabeth Abbott), Myrton Running Wolf (Dennis Smith), Stephen Monroe Taylor (sailor), Devyn Tyler (Queenie's daughter age 14), Adrian Armas (David), Wilbur Fitzgerald (TV reporter), Ashley Nolan (woman doctor), Louis Herthum (man at Caroline's party), Katta Hules (Caroline age 12), Rus Blackwell (Robert Williams), Joel Bissonette (David Hernandez), Deneen D. Tyler (Queenie's daughter age 40), Spencer Daniels (Benjamin age 12), Chandler Canterbury (Benjamin age 8), Charles Henry Wyson (Benjamin age 6), Jessica Cropper, Katherine Crockett (featured dancer)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(28)
In: Radio Times 6 Feb 2010 Pages: 36-37Title: Hollywood's Hidden HunksAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Vanity Fair n582 February 2009 Pages: 74-85,117-118
Title: A Hollywood elusiveAuthor: BENNETTS, Leslie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile with actress Cate Blanchett about her life and career. With particular reference to her role in The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON.
In: Positif n576 February 2009 Pages: 6-8
Title: Actualité: L'Étrange Histoire de Benjamin Button: L'Art...Author: VIVIANI, Christian Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: "...de la fable".
In: Positif n576 February 2009 Pages: 9-12
Title: Entretien avec David Fincher: Le pandémonium de l'existenceAuthor: HENRY, Michael Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: David Fincher comments on the origins and making of The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON.
In: Screen International n1673 9 Jan 2009 Page: 16
Title: Awards countdown: Age of beautyAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Make-up and effects artist Greg Cannom discusses his work on The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON and the challenges of having to 'age' actors Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett.
In: Screen International n1673 9 Jan 2009 Page: 5
Title: News digest: Seven up for effects OscarArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief news on the seven films that have been shortlisted for the visual-effects Oscar at the 2009 Academy Awards before the final announcement of the nominations is made.
In: Film Quarterly v62 n4 Summer 2009 Pages: 34-38
Title: Against the Clock: Slumdog Millionaire and The Curious ...Author: TYREE, J.M. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Case of Benjamin Button". A look at two Oscar-winning romantic blockbusters, both of which were directed by film- makers who built their reputations on cult movies containing extreme violence. Considers their treatment of love and time
In: Empire n235 January 2009 Page: 111
Title: Oscars 2009: Cate Blanchett in The Curious Case of...Author: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Benjamin Button". Part of a feature on the 2009 Academy Awards contenders. Actress Cate Blanchett discusses her role in The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON.
In: Empire n235 January 2009 Pages: 163-168
Title: In conversation with David FincherAuthor: PIERCE, Nev Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker David Fincher discusses his career, the making of his film and working with Brad Pitt. Plus a 'Top 5 David Fincher Moments' from five of his films.
In: Empire n241 July 2009 Page: 138
Title: At home/DVD new: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: DGA Quarterly v5 n1 Spring 2009 Pages: 38-41
Title: Sounding BoardsAuthor: POND, Steve Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the music and sound design for The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON on which David Fincher worked with Ren Klyce and Alexandre Desplat.
In: American Cinematographer v90 n1 January 2009 Pages: 42-50,52,54-57
Title: An old soulAuthor: BANKSTON, Douglas Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Claudio Miranda and post supervisor Peter Mavromates discuss the technical and creative aspects of their work on The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON.
In: Empire n236 February 2009 Pages: 36-38
Title: In cinemas: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Comment v45 n1 Jan/Feb 2009 Pages: 30-35
Title: From cradle to graveAuthor: TAUBIN, Amy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article discussing David Fincher's film The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON and its examination of mortality and the transience of beauty.
In: Deathray n20 Aug/Sep 2009 Page: 128
Title: DarkStars: DVDAuthor: BICKHAM, Jes Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International nSpec. Best Picture 09 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Top titles in a tough yearArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles the films that are best picture contenders during the 2009 awards season, and assesses their chances of winning. Plus brief interviews with the directors of the films.
In: Empire n237 March 2009 Page: 149
Title: At home/Soundtracks: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonAuthor: GRAYDON, Danny Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v19 n3 March 2009 Pages: 26-29
Title: Up the hill backwardsAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses how time is played with and manipulated in the story of The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Plus an interview with director David Fincher, about the technical and creative challenges of the film.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n3 March 2009 Page: 54,56
Title: Reviews: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonAuthor: MILLER, Henry K Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinema Scope n37 Winter 2009 Pages: 14-16
Title: The Time of Your Life: David Fincher's The Curious Case of..Author: JONES, Kent Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Benjamin Button".
In: Cinefex n116 January 2009 Pages: 70-76,79-84,87-90,93-99,118
Title: The Unusual Birth of Benjamin ButtonAuthor: DUNCAN, Jody Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Empire n233 November 2008 Pages: 20-23
Title: News etc.: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonAuthor: PIERCE, Nev Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker David Fincher discusses the romantic themes and technical challenges of his film The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON.
In: Variety 1 Dec 2008 Page: 44,47
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Creative Screenwriting v15 n6 Nov/Dec 2008 Pages: [25]-29
Title: A life in reverseAuthor: DAVIS, Jason Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Eric Roth talks about writing the screenplay for The CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, adapted from a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
In: Screen International n1669 28 Nov 2008 Page: 30
Title: Reviews: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1626 4 Jan 2008 Pages: 22-23
Title: 2008 preview: Hitting the high notesAuthor: LODDERHOSE, Diana Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of films expected to do well at the 2008 international box office.
In: Empire n230 August 2008 Page: 98
Title: The big preview: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n763 30 Jun 1990 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n763 30 Jun 1990: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(2)
Title: self and its shadows: a book of essays on individuality as negation in philosophy and the artsAuthor: MULHALL, Stephen Pages: xix, 327 pages
Title: Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Author: CHAMP, Janet Pages: [166] p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1607975
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: Digital Theater SystemsSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1607978
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Film materials(2)
Description: Digital Theater SystemsSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1607978
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1607975
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)