Paul Giamatti isn’t slowing down these days, cranking out quite a few interesting films. One that’s getting a lot of attention, thanks to its successful presence at the Sundance Film Festival, is director Tom McCarthy’s WIN WIN. McCarthy is the man responsible for films like THE VISITOR and THE STATION AGENT. Outside of Giamatti, WIN WIN also features a terrific supporting cast, including Amy Ryan, Jeffrey Tambor, Bobby Cannavale, and Melanie Lynskey. Watching the trailer it’s easy to say we’ve seen Paul play these kinds of characters before, but check it out for yourself and tell me you’re not interested in this portrayal. It looks like more Giamatti greatness, and the film itself looks terrific. You can see WIN WIN at this year’s South by Southwest Film Festival – more info at http://sxsw.com
Synopsis: Tom McCarthy, acclaimed writer/ director of THE VISITOR and THE STATION AGENT, once again explores the depths and nuances of human relationships in his new film about the allegiances and bonds between unlikely characters. Disheartened attorney Mike Flaherty (Paul Giamatti), who moonlights as a high school wrestling coach, stumbles across a star athlete through some questionable business dealings while trying to support his family. Just as it looks like he will get a double payday, the boy’s mother shows up fresh from rehab and flat broke, threatening to derail everything. McCarthy’s deft touch with balancing drama and comedy, broken hearts and poignant humanity is at play in WIN WIN.
WIN WIN opens March 18, 2011
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
