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Baby Reindeer, Colin from Accounts and Mr. and Mrs. Smith were among the big winners tonight at the inaugural Gotham TV Awards, held in New York City at Cipriani 25. A new awards event mounted by The Gotham Film & Media Institute, Filmmaker‘s publisher, The Gotham TV Awards were announced just this past April and honor creators of episodic TV, limited series, and non-theatrical streaming movies. Going forward, the Gotham TV awards will continue in this early June slot, before the Emmy voting window, while the organization’s long-standing Gotham Awards will remain the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year’s Gotham […]
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- 6/5/2024
- by Scott Macaulay
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Baby Reindeer, Colin from Accounts and Mr. and Mrs. Smith were among the big winners tonight at the inaugural Gotham TV Awards, held in New York City at Cipriani 25. A new awards event mounted by The Gotham Film & Media Institute, Filmmaker‘s publisher, The Gotham TV Awards were announced just this past April and honor creators of episodic TV, limited series, and non-theatrical streaming movies. Going forward, the Gotham TV awards will continue in this early June slot, before the Emmy voting window, while the organization’s long-standing Gotham Awards will remain the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year’s Gotham […]
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- 6/5/2024
- by Scott Macaulay
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
In a big show of confidence about the hopes for “Deadpool & Wolverine,” set to hit theaters in July and maybe save summer 2024 from the box-office doldrums, its director Shawn Levy (“Free Guy”) is apparently the first in line to be offered “Avengers 5,” formerly known as “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.” According to Deadline, Levy has emerged as the top choice for the director’s chair, and apparently ‘Avengers 5” screenwriter Michael Waldron (“Loki”) has given him the latest version of the script for his eyes only.
Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Filmmaker Shawn Levy Enters The Mix To Possibly Direct ‘Avengers 5’ For Marvel at The Playlist.
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- 6/4/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
Matthew 25: 35-40 in the Bible says that giving to the unhoused is akin to giving to the lord directly: “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” For Angel Studios, the distributor hopes its unique style of generosity toward its top filmmaker will be a benefit unto themselves as well.
Angel Studios has a 10-year overall film deal in place with Alejandro Monteverde, the director of last year’s “Sound of Freedom” and this year’s “Cabrini,” to direct and produce at least five more theatrical films. In the interim, Monteverde certainly won’t be homeless: As part of the deal, Angel has agreed to purchase Monteverde a house valued between $4-5 million in a location of his choosing. And that’s just part of the arrangement.
Monteverde is also...
Angel Studios has a 10-year overall film deal in place with Alejandro Monteverde, the director of last year’s “Sound of Freedom” and this year’s “Cabrini,” to direct and produce at least five more theatrical films. In the interim, Monteverde certainly won’t be homeless: As part of the deal, Angel has agreed to purchase Monteverde a house valued between $4-5 million in a location of his choosing. And that’s just part of the arrangement.
Monteverde is also...
- 6/4/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
On June 6, the 2024 IndieWire Honors ceremony will celebrate thirteen creators and stars responsible for some of the most stellar work of the TV season. Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, this event is a new edition of its IndieWire Honors event focused entirely on television. In the days leading up to the event, IndieWire is showcasing their work with new interviews and tributes from their peers.
Ahead, “Abbott Elementary” executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker tell IndieWire about the many qualities that set our Visionary Award honoree, Emmy-winning writer and actress Quinta Brunson, apart from the crowd.
“Do you guys remember that two-part episode in the ninth season of ‘Family Matters’ where Urkel goes to space?” This is a sincere question Quinta has asked us. To talk with Quinta is to talk with someone who has an encyclopedic knowledge of television comedy. She loves television in a...
Ahead, “Abbott Elementary” executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker tell IndieWire about the many qualities that set our Visionary Award honoree, Emmy-winning writer and actress Quinta Brunson, apart from the crowd.
“Do you guys remember that two-part episode in the ninth season of ‘Family Matters’ where Urkel goes to space?” This is a sincere question Quinta has asked us. To talk with Quinta is to talk with someone who has an encyclopedic knowledge of television comedy. She loves television in a...
- 6/4/2024
- by Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker
- Indiewire
On June 6, the 2024 IndieWire Honors ceremony will celebrate 13 creators and stars responsible for some of the most stellar work of the TV season. Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, the event is a new edition of previous IndieWire Honors ceremonies, this time focused entirely on television. We’re showcasing their work with new interviews leading up to the Los Angeles celebration.
The 75th Primetime Emmys had Quinta Brunson in her feelings before she was even called to the stage to accept the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. “It was such a celebration of television,” the “Abbott Elementary” creator/star told IndieWire over Zoom. “I remember the beginning of the ceremony ran through a number of famous sitcoms, just things that have raised me and always inspired me to want to make a comedy myself, and make TV. And it was already emotional for me,...
The 75th Primetime Emmys had Quinta Brunson in her feelings before she was even called to the stage to accept the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. “It was such a celebration of television,” the “Abbott Elementary” creator/star told IndieWire over Zoom. “I remember the beginning of the ceremony ran through a number of famous sitcoms, just things that have raised me and always inspired me to want to make a comedy myself, and make TV. And it was already emotional for me,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
What is mankind without science? The thought-provoking question is one of the themes in “3 Body Problem,” an eight-episode Netflix series from “Game of Thrones” creators D.B. Weiss and David Benioff and “True Blood” scribe Alexander Woo. Adapted from author Cixin Liu’s “Remembrance of Earth’s Past” trilogy, the material follows a group of scientists who attempt to save humanity from a technologically advanced alien race known as the San-Ti. What it meant for the creative team was developing a distinct visual aesthetic capable of reaching the far ends of the galaxy, yet one delicate enough to support the emotional dilemmas each character faced.
“I remember when the guys first wrote to me about this series, and they promised, I quote, ‘A journey from China during the darkest hours of the cultural revolution all the way to the farthest fringes of the universe, both in time and space.’ And I thought,...
“I remember when the guys first wrote to me about this series, and they promised, I quote, ‘A journey from China during the darkest hours of the cultural revolution all the way to the farthest fringes of the universe, both in time and space.’ And I thought,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Daron James
- Indiewire
The well-established ‘Bad Boys’ buddy cop formula isn’t rocket science. It’s combustible friction, and thus comedy between two very different Miami detectives— Will Smith as Mike Lowery and Martin Lawrence as Marcus Barnett—and as many chaotic shoot ‘em ups and car chases as possible as humanly possible mixed with Michael Bayhem-esque cinematic slickness and hysterics. Toss in something personal to make the story abrasions sting when needed—a little revenge and payback— and some intimate, brotherly love vibes between two friends from work who drive each other crazy but are each ultimately other’s ‘Ride Or Die’ law enforcement soulmates, and the special sauce is complete.
Continue reading ‘Bad Boys’ Review: ‘Ride Or Die’ Delivers The Mostly Entertaining Mayhem This Franchise Craves at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Bad Boys’ Review: ‘Ride Or Die’ Delivers The Mostly Entertaining Mayhem This Franchise Craves at The Playlist.
- 6/4/2024
- by The Playlist
- The Playlist
As ancient prophecy foretold, the “Fast & Furious”-ification of the “Bad Boys” franchise is made complete with its fourth installment, which builds on the sordid plot twists of 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life”: an undercover affair! A secret cartel love child who murders Joe Pantoliano! DJ Khaled! This trigger-happy soap opera spins a breakneck and broadly entertaining summer blockbuster about the holy trinity of American traditions: family, corruption, and shooting people. This one even ends with a barbecue.
Vin Diesel’s Wagnerian car saga ran out of gas a long time ago, but the story engine that powered it from the streets to the stratosphere has proven a solid fit for this sunbaked nostalgia act, a ’90s-era property straining to stay relevant in a sick, sad world where Deadpool is a bigger draw than Michael Bay, and Will Smith is less famous for his hits than his slaps.
Vin Diesel’s Wagnerian car saga ran out of gas a long time ago, but the story engine that powered it from the streets to the stratosphere has proven a solid fit for this sunbaked nostalgia act, a ’90s-era property straining to stay relevant in a sick, sad world where Deadpool is a bigger draw than Michael Bay, and Will Smith is less famous for his hits than his slaps.
- 6/4/2024
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Seven years after the release of “Creep 2,” Mark Duplass is ready to return to his dryly comedic found footage horror franchise.
The multi-hyphenate has announced that he completed production on “The Creep Tapes,” an episodic series that promises to introduce horror fans to a new collection of victims from the vault of Duplass’ nameless killer. The series, co-created by Duplass and “Creep” director Patrick Brice (who also directed every episode), is currently being shopped to buyers.
The first “Creep” film released in 2014 at the tail end of the found footage horror renaissance launched by “Paranormal Activity” in 2007. It starred Duplass as a killer who hired a filmmaker to document his actions for a day as a ploy to lure him into a dark trap. 2017’s “Creep 2” used a similar formula, with Duplass’ character taking a different name and working with a different filmmaker. The series will take fans...
The multi-hyphenate has announced that he completed production on “The Creep Tapes,” an episodic series that promises to introduce horror fans to a new collection of victims from the vault of Duplass’ nameless killer. The series, co-created by Duplass and “Creep” director Patrick Brice (who also directed every episode), is currently being shopped to buyers.
The first “Creep” film released in 2014 at the tail end of the found footage horror renaissance launched by “Paranormal Activity” in 2007. It starred Duplass as a killer who hired a filmmaker to document his actions for a day as a ploy to lure him into a dark trap. 2017’s “Creep 2” used a similar formula, with Duplass’ character taking a different name and working with a different filmmaker. The series will take fans...
- 6/4/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Filmmaker Pablo Berger had never made an animated film before. He’d never even considered it until he read Sara Varon’s graphic novel “Robot Dreams.” Having recently lost his best friend and mother, the story of friendship and loss spoke to him on such an emotional level that he decided to adapt it — and learn how to make an animated film.
He spent two-and-years on animation education, but wanted to bring something from his previous directing experience: working with some of the best Spanish actors. Said Berger while on the Toolkit podcast, “In most animated film, [the characters] tend to overact.”
Berger began by working with a small animation team led by art director José Luis Ágreda and character supervisor Daniel Fernández Casas before “an army” of animators brought his vision to life.
“I started saying [to the animators], ‘I’m going to treat you as actors, you are my actors,’” said Berger. “They...
He spent two-and-years on animation education, but wanted to bring something from his previous directing experience: working with some of the best Spanish actors. Said Berger while on the Toolkit podcast, “In most animated film, [the characters] tend to overact.”
Berger began by working with a small animation team led by art director José Luis Ágreda and character supervisor Daniel Fernández Casas before “an army” of animators brought his vision to life.
“I started saying [to the animators], ‘I’m going to treat you as actors, you are my actors,’” said Berger. “They...
- 6/4/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
The best Star Wars projects in recent years are the ones that stray from the original story.
From “Rogue One” to “The Last Jedi” to the animated “Visions” and last year’s “Andor,” the franchise finds its footing by taking risks and focusing on original stories that just happen to be set in a galaxy far, far away. With the middling quality of so many other Star Wars offshoots since Disney+ launched in 2019, Leslye Headland’s “The Acolyte” finds company, mercifully, in the former category, with an intriguing crime thriller set further back than any other live-action entry.
“The Acolyte” takes place even longer ago in the galaxy’s history, during the High Republic Era that preceded even young Anakin Skywalker in “The Phantom Menace.” It’s a time of peace, as the opening text says, but like all peaceful pockets in Star Wars, that gets interrupted. A violent crime...
From “Rogue One” to “The Last Jedi” to the animated “Visions” and last year’s “Andor,” the franchise finds its footing by taking risks and focusing on original stories that just happen to be set in a galaxy far, far away. With the middling quality of so many other Star Wars offshoots since Disney+ launched in 2019, Leslye Headland’s “The Acolyte” finds company, mercifully, in the former category, with an intriguing crime thriller set further back than any other live-action entry.
“The Acolyte” takes place even longer ago in the galaxy’s history, during the High Republic Era that preceded even young Anakin Skywalker in “The Phantom Menace.” It’s a time of peace, as the opening text says, but like all peaceful pockets in Star Wars, that gets interrupted. A violent crime...
- 6/4/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Netflix doesn’t license out its series and films to others, and now it is pumping the brakes on just how many films its licenses from others.
In the second half of 2023 (July 1-December 31), Netflix had 7,700 acquired films in its library, according to a MoffettNathanson dissection of the streamer’s latest data dump. Sounds like a lot, right? It is, until you consider that the tally is 20 percent lower than what the service had in the first six months of the year.
A quick note: “acquired” in this case refers to content licensed to Netflix, like its current number 1 film on the platform, “Godzilla Minus One” (pictured above), not movies it buys outright (like “Hit Man” from the Venice Film Festival) or produces for itself (like “Maestro”).
Before you accuse Netflix of being anti-movie, the platform also saw a double-digit decline (-10 percent) in its number of acquired series to...
In the second half of 2023 (July 1-December 31), Netflix had 7,700 acquired films in its library, according to a MoffettNathanson dissection of the streamer’s latest data dump. Sounds like a lot, right? It is, until you consider that the tally is 20 percent lower than what the service had in the first six months of the year.
A quick note: “acquired” in this case refers to content licensed to Netflix, like its current number 1 film on the platform, “Godzilla Minus One” (pictured above), not movies it buys outright (like “Hit Man” from the Venice Film Festival) or produces for itself (like “Maestro”).
Before you accuse Netflix of being anti-movie, the platform also saw a double-digit decline (-10 percent) in its number of acquired series to...
- 6/4/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Just when you think you’ve seen just about every setup for a family drama ever, a film like “Mother, Couch” comes out and introduces yet another.
As seen in the trailer for “Mother, Couch,” the film tells the story of an elderly woman who decides she’s not going to get up from a couch she’s sitting on in the middle of a furniture showroom. Her reluctance to remove herself from the couch brings together her three estranged children, as they have to decide a plan to get their mom off the furniture and out of the store.
Continue reading ‘Mother, Couch’ Trailer: Ewan McGregor, Ellen Burstyn & More Star In Niclas Larsson’s Family Drama at The Playlist.
As seen in the trailer for “Mother, Couch,” the film tells the story of an elderly woman who decides she’s not going to get up from a couch she’s sitting on in the middle of a furniture showroom. Her reluctance to remove herself from the couch brings together her three estranged children, as they have to decide a plan to get their mom off the furniture and out of the store.
Continue reading ‘Mother, Couch’ Trailer: Ewan McGregor, Ellen Burstyn & More Star In Niclas Larsson’s Family Drama at The Playlist.
- 6/4/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Evangeline Lilly wants Hollywood to lose her number.
The “Lost” alum shared that she is “stepping into [her] dharma,” much in line with the hit ABC series, and opting to step away from acting. Lilly included a 2006 video in which she said she aspired to be a “retired actress” by 2016 and focus on humanitarian work instead.
“Thank you @lost_theothers for digging up this (nearly twenty-year-old) footage of me speaking out my dreams under (what looks like) a full moon,” Lilly captioned the video. “And thank you to @femalepoetssociety for digging up this (much older) footage of the incredible #mayaangelou perfectly articulating how I feel about life.”
Lilly continued, “I am so filled with joy and contentment today as I live out my vision. Praise God, I feel so grateful for my blessings. Stepping away from what seems like the obvious choice (wealth and fame) can feel scary at times, but...
The “Lost” alum shared that she is “stepping into [her] dharma,” much in line with the hit ABC series, and opting to step away from acting. Lilly included a 2006 video in which she said she aspired to be a “retired actress” by 2016 and focus on humanitarian work instead.
“Thank you @lost_theothers for digging up this (nearly twenty-year-old) footage of me speaking out my dreams under (what looks like) a full moon,” Lilly captioned the video. “And thank you to @femalepoetssociety for digging up this (much older) footage of the incredible #mayaangelou perfectly articulating how I feel about life.”
Lilly continued, “I am so filled with joy and contentment today as I live out my vision. Praise God, I feel so grateful for my blessings. Stepping away from what seems like the obvious choice (wealth and fame) can feel scary at times, but...
- 6/4/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
With yesterday’s announcement of only one actor joining “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” it seemed as if we were done with the big casting reveals. Well, not quite.
Read More: ‘Wake Up Dead Man’: Josh Brolin Is The Latest To Join Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ Sequel
According to The Wrap, Thomas Haden Church is the next actor to join Rian Johnson’s “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.” Haden Church joins an all-star cast that already includes Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington, Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, and Josh Brolin.
Continue reading ‘Wake Up Dead Man’: Thomas Haden Church Joins The Cast Of Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ Sequel at The Playlist.
Read More: ‘Wake Up Dead Man’: Josh Brolin Is The Latest To Join Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ Sequel
According to The Wrap, Thomas Haden Church is the next actor to join Rian Johnson’s “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.” Haden Church joins an all-star cast that already includes Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington, Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, and Josh Brolin.
Continue reading ‘Wake Up Dead Man’: Thomas Haden Church Joins The Cast Of Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ Sequel at The Playlist.
- 6/4/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Major IP and critical darlings are set to return this June. The big names include the latest entry to the Star Wars saga with “The Acolyte,” along with the much-hyped season two of the “Game of Thrones” spinoff series “House of the Dragon.” Elsewhere, there are the concluding chapters to season three of “Bridgerton,” along with the return of the Emmy Award-winning “The Bear.
Continue reading 11 Shows To Watch In June: ‘The Acolyte,’ ‘House Of The Dragon’ & ‘The Bear’ at The Playlist.
Continue reading 11 Shows To Watch In June: ‘The Acolyte,’ ‘House Of The Dragon’ & ‘The Bear’ at The Playlist.
- 6/4/2024
- by Ally Johnson
- The Playlist
If you need some comedic talent, you can do a whole lot worse than finding some ‘SNL’ alums. And that appears to be exactly what the filmmakers behind “The Roses” has decided to do.
According to Searchlight Pictures, Kate McKinnon and Andy Samberg are the latest actors to join the cast of Jay Roach’s new film, “The Roses.” They join a cast that already includes Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch.
Continue reading ‘The Roses’: Andy Samberg & Kate McKinnon Join Jay Roach’s New Film at The Playlist.
According to Searchlight Pictures, Kate McKinnon and Andy Samberg are the latest actors to join the cast of Jay Roach’s new film, “The Roses.” They join a cast that already includes Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch.
Continue reading ‘The Roses’: Andy Samberg & Kate McKinnon Join Jay Roach’s New Film at The Playlist.
- 6/4/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Illustrations by Maddie Fischer.Find all of our Cannes 2024 coverage here.Eephus.Founded in 2011 by a group of college friends in Boston, Omnes Films is a production company that’s quietly created some of the most unique American movies of the last half-decade. Now based in Los Angeles, Omnes came to prominence in 2019 with Ham on Rye, a magical-realist coming-of-age fable set in suburban Long Island that solidified the collective’s four main players: director Tyler Taormina, cinematographer Carson Lund, producer Michael Basta, and music supervisor Jonathan Davies—all of whom have subsequently directed their own films under the Omnes banner.Omnes’s two latest projects, Eephus and Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point (both 2024), directed by Lund and Taormina, respectively, both premiered in Cannes as part of this year’s Directors’ Fortnight—a programming decision further confirming the section’s renewed interest in American cinema following the inclusion of The Sweet East,...
- 6/4/2024
- MUBI
After setting her directorial debut Saint Maud in a fading English seaside town, London-born filmmaker Rose Glass turns her gaze toward the American southwest for the neo-noir follow-up Love Lies Bleeding. Set in 1989 and shot in New Mexico by Maud cinematographer Ben Fordesman, the film follows the violent repercussions when a nomadic bodybuilder (Katy O’Brian) falls for a small-town gym manager (Kristen Stewart) with a family full of criminals (including gun-running dad Ed Harris). With the A24 movie out today on VOD following its theatrical run, Fordesman spoke to Filmmaker about emulating film on digital, pick-ups as the final […]
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- 6/4/2024
- by Matt Mulcahey
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
After setting her directorial debut Saint Maud in a fading English seaside town, London-born filmmaker Rose Glass turns her gaze toward the American southwest for the neo-noir follow-up Love Lies Bleeding. Set in 1989 and shot in New Mexico by Maud cinematographer Ben Fordesman, the film follows the violent repercussions when a nomadic bodybuilder (Katy O’Brian) falls for a small-town gym manager (Kristen Stewart) with a family full of criminals (including gun-running dad Ed Harris). With the A24 movie out today on VOD following its theatrical run, Fordesman spoke to Filmmaker about emulating film on digital, pick-ups as the final […]
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- 6/4/2024
- by Matt Mulcahey
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Related Images is a column in which filmmakers invite readers behind the scenes, into their sketchbooks, or otherwise through the looking glass to learn more about their creative processes.Nans Laborde-Jourdàa’s Boléro is now showing exclusively on Mubi in many countries.Dawn. Photograph by Matt Hill.Boléro summons the spirits of my teenage years, spent in the Pyrenees, and the way we become ourselves in places that have little regard for our differences. Fran came into himself elsewhere, and as he returns, he yearns for reconciliation.I wanted to show François Chaignaud on screen, how powerful a performer she is. Each and every movement she makes portends a future earthquake. I wanted to convey not only her art, but also her vulnerability and subversive impact.I also wanted to show the landscapes in which I grew up, made of wildlife and concrete; show these dear faces, those of my family and my childhood friends.
- 6/4/2024
- MUBI
‘Clipped’ Review: FX’s American Basketball Story Is a Salacious, Shrewd Account of NBA Racial Strife
Initially, “Clipped” seems content to recap the embarrassing and abhorrent factoids that make up Donald Sterling’s tenure as the owner of the L.A. Clippers. When legendary coach Doc Rivers (played by Laurence Fishburne) initially arrives in Los Angeles — eager to start laying the foundation for the organization’s first NBA title — the team forgets to pick him up from Lax. Ok, no problem, he’s happy to order his own Uber. But then Sterling tries to block Doc’s big free agent acquisition because J.J. Reddick, it turns out, is white. Similarly troubling and peculiar events pile up as the story bounces from the shrewd coach to Donald’s wife and co-owner of the Clippers, Shelly Sterling (Jacki Weaver), to a perplexing female employee who goes simply by V. (Cleopatra Coleman).
But like V. herself — and, really, like each of “Clipped’s” main characters outside of the purposefully oafish,...
But like V. herself — and, really, like each of “Clipped’s” main characters outside of the purposefully oafish,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Read Part One of producer Stephanie Roush’s Cannes 2024 Producer Diary here. I think I have finally recovered from my week at Cannes. I have chosen water over rosé, and no longer feel the need to arbitrarily dress up to take a meeting, as if geographical proximity to a black-tie event somehow necessitates “proper attire,” or tenue correcte, as the French call it. And while I’m glad to have a reliable sleep schedule again, I miss micro-dosing espresso in-between meetings, seeing a movie at a moment’s notice, and running into New York friends more than I do when I’m actually […]
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- 6/4/2024
- by Stephanie Roush
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Read Part One of producer Stephanie Roush’s Cannes 2024 Producer Diary here. I think I have finally recovered from my week at Cannes. I have chosen water over rosé, and no longer feel the need to arbitrarily dress up to take a meeting, as if geographical proximity to a black-tie event somehow necessitates “proper attire,” or tenue correcte, as the French call it. And while I’m glad to have a reliable sleep schedule again, I miss micro-dosing espresso in-between meetings, seeing a movie at a moment’s notice, and running into New York friends more than I do when I’m actually […]
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The post “Cannes Makes You Believe You Can Just Cosplay Who You Want To Be in the Industry”: Producer Stephanie Roush’s Cannes Producer Diary #2 first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 6/4/2024
- by Stephanie Roush
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
HBO Documentary’s new three-part series does not look, feel, or sound like any docuseries you’ve seen. Set against the backdrop of one of the world’s largest Renaissance fairs in Todd Mission, Texas, “Ren Faire” director Lance Oppenheim blends verite filmmaking with fantasy in capturing a cast of characters who are playing out a real-life succession drama.
At the center is King George Coulum, the 86-year-old visionary who built the festival and ruled his fiefdom with an iron fist as it exploded into a multi-million dollar business and (a la Disneyland) became its own town, for which Coulum is both the mayor and primary employer. In Episode 1, the King indicates he is finally ready to step aside, as he hits various online dating sites (including sugardaddy.com) looking for a pretty young woman to be his companion in his final years, which he envisions being filled with sex,...
At the center is King George Coulum, the 86-year-old visionary who built the festival and ruled his fiefdom with an iron fist as it exploded into a multi-million dollar business and (a la Disneyland) became its own town, for which Coulum is both the mayor and primary employer. In Episode 1, the King indicates he is finally ready to step aside, as he hits various online dating sites (including sugardaddy.com) looking for a pretty young woman to be his companion in his final years, which he envisions being filled with sex,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Through a partnership with The Gotham, Filmmaker‘s publisher, students from Qunnipiac University attended the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where they participated in breakfast workshops, interned for sales companies, watched movies and soaked up knowledge on how the international film business operates. Three of the students — Willona Amoakoh, Chris Bavaro and Julia Schnarr — recount their experiences below. — Editor Willona Amoakoh I believe the most helpful things for young film workers going to Cannes to know or do are completing a few film business courses ahead of time, establishing an internship placement or assignment, factoring in some excursion time […]
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- 6/4/2024
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Through a partnership with The Gotham, Filmmaker‘s publisher, students from Qunnipiac University attended the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where they participated in breakfast workshops, interned for sales companies, watched movies and soaked up knowledge on how the international film business operates. Three of the students — Willona Amoakoh, Chris Bavaro and Julia Schnarr — recount their experiences below. — Editor Willona Amoakoh I believe the most helpful things for young film workers going to Cannes to know or do are completing a few film business courses ahead of time, establishing an internship placement or assignment, factoring in some excursion time […]
The post Quinnipiac Students On Their Trip to the 2024 Cannes Film Festival first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post Quinnipiac Students On Their Trip to the 2024 Cannes Film Festival first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 6/4/2024
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Betsy Aidem has been in over 80 plays, off Broadway, on Broadway, and around the world. Recent titles of note: All The Way, where she played Lady Bird Johnson, Mama’s Boy, where she played Lee Harvey Oswald’s mother, Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt, and Prayer For The French Republic, for which she is nominated for her first Tony Award. On this gold-filled episode, she talks about her love of extensive research, why she doesn’t think the people she plays are just one person, the “golden moment when your character is unsure,” the importance of a director’s patience and willingness to let her […]
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The post “The Most Human Part of Acting is the Moment In-Between When You Don’t Know What To Do”: Betsy Aidem, Back To One, Episode 294 first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 6/4/2024
- by Peter Rinaldi
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Betsy Aidem has been in over 80 plays, off Broadway, on Broadway, and around the world. Recent titles of note: All The Way, where she played Lady Bird Johnson, Mama’s Boy, where she played Lee Harvey Oswald’s mother, Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt, and Prayer For The French Republic, for which she is nominated for her first Tony Award. On this gold-filled episode, she talks about her love of extensive research, why she doesn’t think the people she plays are just one person, the “golden moment when your character is unsure,” the importance of a director’s patience and willingness to let her […]
The post “The Most Human Part of Acting is the Moment In-Between When You Don’t Know What To Do”: Betsy Aidem, Back To One, Episode 294 first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post “The Most Human Part of Acting is the Moment In-Between When You Don’t Know What To Do”: Betsy Aidem, Back To One, Episode 294 first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 6/4/2024
- by Peter Rinaldi
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Lately, the news over at Pixar has been more about cost-cutting and focusing on established brands. Not necessarily the stuff you’d hope to see from one of the most creative studios on the planet. Yet, here we are. But if we’re going to get a glut of sequels from Pixar, a new “Inside Out” film doesn’t seem like such a horrible idea.
Read More: Pixar Considering Reboots For All Its Titles Including ‘The Incredibles’ & ‘Finding Nemo’
As seen in the trailer for “Inside Out 2,” the teen years are now upon young Riley, as we begin to see new emotions join the crew that we’re already familiar with.
Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Final Trailer: Anxiety Joins The Emotions As Riley Enters Her Teen Years In Pixar’s New Film at The Playlist.
Read More: Pixar Considering Reboots For All Its Titles Including ‘The Incredibles’ & ‘Finding Nemo’
As seen in the trailer for “Inside Out 2,” the teen years are now upon young Riley, as we begin to see new emotions join the crew that we’re already familiar with.
Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Final Trailer: Anxiety Joins The Emotions As Riley Enters Her Teen Years In Pixar’s New Film at The Playlist.
- 6/4/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Sean Baker’s “Anora” is betting big with a fall release date.
The feature, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes 2024, will be released October 18 from Neon, IndieWire can confirm. The limited release window makes “Anora” primed for the fall festival circuit, with possible inclusions at Telluride, TIFF, and NYFF, which concludes right before “Anora” will hit theaters.
“Anora” stars “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” breakout Mikey Madison as an exotic dancer and sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch (Mark Eydelshteyn). Writer/director Baker previously helmed Oscar-nominated film “The Florida Project,” groundbreaking iPhone movie “Tangerine,” and Simon Rex’s career-best “Red Rocket.”
The release of “Anora” on October 18 proves that Neon has high hopes for the Palme d’Or winner. Neon has released a trio of Palme d’Or winners before, all in October and all going on to be Oscar-nominated.
Neon released “Parasite...
The feature, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes 2024, will be released October 18 from Neon, IndieWire can confirm. The limited release window makes “Anora” primed for the fall festival circuit, with possible inclusions at Telluride, TIFF, and NYFF, which concludes right before “Anora” will hit theaters.
“Anora” stars “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” breakout Mikey Madison as an exotic dancer and sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch (Mark Eydelshteyn). Writer/director Baker previously helmed Oscar-nominated film “The Florida Project,” groundbreaking iPhone movie “Tangerine,” and Simon Rex’s career-best “Red Rocket.”
The release of “Anora” on October 18 proves that Neon has high hopes for the Palme d’Or winner. Neon has released a trio of Palme d’Or winners before, all in October and all going on to be Oscar-nominated.
Neon released “Parasite...
- 6/4/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Fede Alvarez is no stranger to horror franchises with devoted fanbases. Having directed the “Evil Dead” remake back in 2013. That being said, with “Alien: Romulus,” Alvarez tackles another famed film property that first crept into the psyches of filmgoers back in 1979 with Ridley Scott’s “Alien” and was further made iconic with James Cameron’s “Aliens.” Since the beginning, the movies have provided a degree of shock, disgust, and gore.
Continue reading ‘Alien: Romulus’ Trailer: Fede Alvarez’s Newest Installment Of The Sci-fi Horror Franchise Arrives August 16 at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Alien: Romulus’ Trailer: Fede Alvarez’s Newest Installment Of The Sci-fi Horror Franchise Arrives August 16 at The Playlist.
- 6/4/2024
- by Josh Halpern
- The Playlist
The “Alien” franchise’s 21st century output has been something of a mixed bag, with offerings ranging from the crossover blockbuster “Alien vs. Predator” to Ridley Scott’s polarizing prequels “Prometheus” and “Alien: Covenant.” But the sci-fi series is set to return in a big way courtesy of an upcoming TV show from Noah Hawley and “Alien: Romulus,” a new film hailing from director Fede Alvarez and executive producer Ridley Scott.
The film, which stars Cailee Spaeny and is based on an original idea from Alvarez, takes place 20 years after the events of Scott’s original “Alien.” The movie is one of the highest profile releases on Disney and 20th Century’s strike-shortened summer movie slate.
Disney’s distribution chief Tony Chambers embraced the R-rated nature of “Deadpool & Wolverine” and quoted something he heard from Ridley Scott on his thoughts on the movie during CinemaCon: “It’s fucking great.
The film, which stars Cailee Spaeny and is based on an original idea from Alvarez, takes place 20 years after the events of Scott’s original “Alien.” The movie is one of the highest profile releases on Disney and 20th Century’s strike-shortened summer movie slate.
Disney’s distribution chief Tony Chambers embraced the R-rated nature of “Deadpool & Wolverine” and quoted something he heard from Ridley Scott on his thoughts on the movie during CinemaCon: “It’s fucking great.
- 6/4/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Some horror films rely on jump-scares and gore to make people scared. Other films, such as “The Devil’s Bath” rely on nothing but vibes. That eerie feeling that seeps into your skin and lurks for two hours as you watch madness unfold.
As seen in the trailer for “The Devil’s Bath,” the film follows the story of a religious woman who just married her husband and move into a home of their own.
Continue reading ‘The Devil’s Bath’ Trailer: Filmmakers Veronika Franz & Severin Fiala Return With A Creepy New Film at The Playlist.
As seen in the trailer for “The Devil’s Bath,” the film follows the story of a religious woman who just married her husband and move into a home of their own.
Continue reading ‘The Devil’s Bath’ Trailer: Filmmakers Veronika Franz & Severin Fiala Return With A Creepy New Film at The Playlist.
- 6/4/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
No amount of rewatching, revisionism, and distance makes the leaden “Star Wars” prequels good, sorry (lord knows I’ve tried). But teeming with terrifically substantive ideas, just not convincing in the execution of any of them, the most juicy and complex legacy that George Lucas ever left “Star Wars” with—something the franchise always seems to flirt with and yet never fully embrace—is the notion of failure, and the Jedi Order as a deeply flawed and ultimately ruinous organization.
Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’ Review: ‘Star Wars’ Mystery Series Tries To Reinterrogate ‘Phantom Menace’ Ideas With Mixed Results at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘The Acolyte’ Review: ‘Star Wars’ Mystery Series Tries To Reinterrogate ‘Phantom Menace’ Ideas With Mixed Results at The Playlist.
- 6/4/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
Released in 2012, “The Bourne Legacy” was an obvious attempt to have Jeremy Renner’s Aaron Cross take over for Jason Bourne as the center of the franchise. However, that new future was fairly quickly dashed when Matt Damon returned to the Bourne role for the film, “Jason Bourne.” But according to Renner, that wasn’t always the case. In fact, he tried to have a team-up film.
Continue reading Jeremy Renner Talks His Dashed Hopes To Make A ‘Bourne’ Team-Up With Matt Damon at The Playlist.
Continue reading Jeremy Renner Talks His Dashed Hopes To Make A ‘Bourne’ Team-Up With Matt Damon at The Playlist.
- 6/4/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Greta Gerwig didn’t call Margot Robbie’s “Barbie” character Stereotypical Barbie for nothing.
The history of the white, blonde “all-American” beauty ideals have been wrapped up in the iconography of the Barbie doll itself, and now, Netflix’s aptly-titled “Black Barbie” documentary charts the creation of the first Black Mattel doll.
Executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, “Black Barbie” centers on a trio of Black women who forever impacted the legacy of both Barbie dolls and conglomerate Mattel itself. The first Black Barbie was created in 1980 after a Mattel employee asked company co-founder Ruth Handler, “Why don’t we make a Barbie that looks like me?”
It was a great question. And then they did exactly that by launching the first non-white Barbie.
The Shondaland documentary charts the historical impact of Black dolls on both the Civil Rights Movement and Black entrepreneurship in the U.S.
Filmmaker Lagueria Davis writes,...
The history of the white, blonde “all-American” beauty ideals have been wrapped up in the iconography of the Barbie doll itself, and now, Netflix’s aptly-titled “Black Barbie” documentary charts the creation of the first Black Mattel doll.
Executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, “Black Barbie” centers on a trio of Black women who forever impacted the legacy of both Barbie dolls and conglomerate Mattel itself. The first Black Barbie was created in 1980 after a Mattel employee asked company co-founder Ruth Handler, “Why don’t we make a Barbie that looks like me?”
It was a great question. And then they did exactly that by launching the first non-white Barbie.
The Shondaland documentary charts the historical impact of Black dolls on both the Civil Rights Movement and Black entrepreneurship in the U.S.
Filmmaker Lagueria Davis writes,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Paramount Global needs to (further) reduce its staff size to compete in today’s cutthroat media landscape. Perhaps it could start by trimming a few CEOs.
After Bob Bakish was unceremoniously (but richly) exited from the company, Paramount went with an “Office of the CEO” setup, the trio of George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy, and Brian Robbins. Those three, with a lead-in from controlling shareholder Shari Redstone, ran Paramount Global’s 2024 Investor Day presentation — and a brief (and very rehearsed) Q&a — on Tuesday.
Redstone’s is the final signature required for Paramount to be merged with Skydance; a formal announcement is likely in the coming days. Until then, mum is the word on that pending deal — and Paramount Global must present to investors like the offer doesn’t exist.
Coincidentally, the three men have a three-part plan to turn around this Titanic (and maybe even tow its pieces back to...
After Bob Bakish was unceremoniously (but richly) exited from the company, Paramount went with an “Office of the CEO” setup, the trio of George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy, and Brian Robbins. Those three, with a lead-in from controlling shareholder Shari Redstone, ran Paramount Global’s 2024 Investor Day presentation — and a brief (and very rehearsed) Q&a — on Tuesday.
Redstone’s is the final signature required for Paramount to be merged with Skydance; a formal announcement is likely in the coming days. Until then, mum is the word on that pending deal — and Paramount Global must present to investors like the offer doesn’t exist.
Coincidentally, the three men have a three-part plan to turn around this Titanic (and maybe even tow its pieces back to...
- 6/4/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
On June 6, the 2024 IndieWire Honors ceremony will celebrate 13 creators and stars responsible for some of the most stellar work of the TV season. Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, the event is a new edition of previous IndieWire Honors ceremonies, this time focused entirely on television. We’re showcasing their work with new interviews leading up to the Los Angeles celebration.
Coming off what would ultimately become her Emmy-nominated role as Daisy Jones in Prime Video’s conversation-dominating “Daisy Jones & The Six” miniseries, Keough wasn’t sure of her next move.
The actress, who will receive the Maverick Award at IndieWire Honors, was immersed in her production company, Felix Culpa, and her debut co-writing and co-directing feature, “War Pony,” received the Caméra d’Or at Cannes. There were paths to go down — but a true tale about the horrific murder of Canadian teenager Reena Virk didn’t seem like the obvious choice.
Coming off what would ultimately become her Emmy-nominated role as Daisy Jones in Prime Video’s conversation-dominating “Daisy Jones & The Six” miniseries, Keough wasn’t sure of her next move.
The actress, who will receive the Maverick Award at IndieWire Honors, was immersed in her production company, Felix Culpa, and her debut co-writing and co-directing feature, “War Pony,” received the Caméra d’Or at Cannes. There were paths to go down — but a true tale about the horrific murder of Canadian teenager Reena Virk didn’t seem like the obvious choice.
- 6/4/2024
- by Erin Strecker
- Indiewire
It’s almost comical how many films and TV shows get sequels, prequels, or reboots nowadays. It’s actually news when we hear a filmmaker say that a specific property won’t be revisited. Thankfully, we have Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen to at least keep some things sacred.
Read More: Seth Rogen Says Sony “Was Not Interested” In A ‘Pineapple Express’ Sequel
Speaking to Complex, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg talked about their upcoming “Sausage Party” sequel series coming to Prime Video.
Continue reading Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg Say ‘Superbad’ & ‘Pineapple Express’ Will Not Be “Revisited” at The Playlist.
Read More: Seth Rogen Says Sony “Was Not Interested” In A ‘Pineapple Express’ Sequel
Speaking to Complex, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg talked about their upcoming “Sausage Party” sequel series coming to Prime Video.
Continue reading Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg Say ‘Superbad’ & ‘Pineapple Express’ Will Not Be “Revisited” at The Playlist.
- 6/4/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Max is getting a little pricier for audiences.
Warner Bros. Discovery announced a price increase for the ad-free version of streaming platform Max, starting today June 4, for new subscriptions. The monthly cost will rise by $1, from $15.99 to $16.99 per month, with the annual plan increasing by $20 from $149.99 to $169.99.
The ad-free tier similarly rises by $1 per month, going up to $20.99 in monthly payments or $209.99 for the year, marking a $10 per year increase.
For preexisting subscriber accounts, users will be notified 30 days in advance of their plan renewing. The price increases will start from customers’ next billing cycle on or after July 4. Current yearly subscribers will not see an increase until renewal.
For those who endure ads, there’s no news: The Max ad-supported version will not change in price, with customers still paying $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year.
The Max announcement comes right before the debut of tentpole franchise prequel “House of the Dragon,...
Warner Bros. Discovery announced a price increase for the ad-free version of streaming platform Max, starting today June 4, for new subscriptions. The monthly cost will rise by $1, from $15.99 to $16.99 per month, with the annual plan increasing by $20 from $149.99 to $169.99.
The ad-free tier similarly rises by $1 per month, going up to $20.99 in monthly payments or $209.99 for the year, marking a $10 per year increase.
For preexisting subscriber accounts, users will be notified 30 days in advance of their plan renewing. The price increases will start from customers’ next billing cycle on or after July 4. Current yearly subscribers will not see an increase until renewal.
For those who endure ads, there’s no news: The Max ad-supported version will not change in price, with customers still paying $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year.
The Max announcement comes right before the debut of tentpole franchise prequel “House of the Dragon,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
In the wake of Hayao Miyazaki’s latest Oscar win for “The Boy and the Heron” and the VOD dominance of “Godzilla Minus One,” Japanese cinema continues to be as vital as ever to American audiences. That should make the upcoming edition of Japan Cuts, the annual film festival celebrating Japanese cinema co-produced by Japan Society, one of the most exciting events on New York cinephiles’ summer calendars.
The lineup, which IndieWire can exclusively reveal, contains a mix of American and New York premieres alongside a curated selection of newly restored classics. Notable titles include “Shin Godzilla: ORTHOchromatic,” a new black-and-white version of Hideaki Anno’s 2016 kaiju blockbuster; and “Shadow of Fire,” the war drama from “Tetsuo: The Iron Man” director Shinya Tsukamoto that premiered at the 2023 Venice Film Festival.
“We couldn’t be more amazed by this year’s festival,” Peter Tatara, director of film at Japan Society, who...
The lineup, which IndieWire can exclusively reveal, contains a mix of American and New York premieres alongside a curated selection of newly restored classics. Notable titles include “Shin Godzilla: ORTHOchromatic,” a new black-and-white version of Hideaki Anno’s 2016 kaiju blockbuster; and “Shadow of Fire,” the war drama from “Tetsuo: The Iron Man” director Shinya Tsukamoto that premiered at the 2023 Venice Film Festival.
“We couldn’t be more amazed by this year’s festival,” Peter Tatara, director of film at Japan Society, who...
- 6/4/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
We are mere days away from Richard Linklater’s latest film, the acclaimed “Hit Man,” arriving on Netflix, and it appears the filmmaker already has his next film lined up. Apparently, Linklater is going to dive into the world of music with “Blue Moon.”
Read More: Zoey Deutch Cast As Jean Seberg In Richard Linklater’s Upcoming French New Wave Film
According to Deadline, Richard Linklater is developing a film called “Blue Moon,” which will likely serve as his next directorial outing.
Continue reading ‘Blue Moon’: Richard Linklater Developing A Film About A Famed Songwriting Duo at The Playlist.
Read More: Zoey Deutch Cast As Jean Seberg In Richard Linklater’s Upcoming French New Wave Film
According to Deadline, Richard Linklater is developing a film called “Blue Moon,” which will likely serve as his next directorial outing.
Continue reading ‘Blue Moon’: Richard Linklater Developing A Film About A Famed Songwriting Duo at The Playlist.
- 6/4/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
It’s almost “House of the Dragon” season again, which means it’s time for HBO to put everything it has into showing off the megahit series.
The Season 2 world premiere at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom was attended by cast and crew, celebrities, press — and, as Casey Bloys noted in his opening remarks before a screening of Episode 1, members of the executive board of Warner Bros. Discovery, including C.E.O. David Zaslav.
“I’m guessing that they’ve had a couple conversations saying, ‘Where’s all that HBO money go?'” Bloys said. “And my hope is that you see it on screen tonight. The dragons are very cool, they’re very expensive, but I did ask the production team to give me an idea of what it takes to put on a season of ‘House of the Dragon’ or a show of this size.”
“These are real numbers, I’m not making this up,...
The Season 2 world premiere at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom was attended by cast and crew, celebrities, press — and, as Casey Bloys noted in his opening remarks before a screening of Episode 1, members of the executive board of Warner Bros. Discovery, including C.E.O. David Zaslav.
“I’m guessing that they’ve had a couple conversations saying, ‘Where’s all that HBO money go?'” Bloys said. “And my hope is that you see it on screen tonight. The dragons are very cool, they’re very expensive, but I did ask the production team to give me an idea of what it takes to put on a season of ‘House of the Dragon’ or a show of this size.”
“These are real numbers, I’m not making this up,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Naomi Watts had a ton of written material and photographs to research her role as legendary New York City socialite Babe Paley for the Ryan Murphy limited Series “Feud: Truman vs. The Swans.” That helped fashion a physical transformation that involved contact lenses, incredible wigs, makeup, and two different sets of false teeth that, it turns out, were an integral part of her character’s temperament. What she couldn’t find were any video or audio of Paley, somewhat remarkable considering her longtime close friend, Truman Capote (played by Tom Hollander), was a fixture in front of any camera or microphone he could find.
Continue reading Naomi Watts Unfurls Her Physical Transformation For ‘Feud: Truman vs. The Swans’ [Interview] at The Playlist.
Continue reading Naomi Watts Unfurls Her Physical Transformation For ‘Feud: Truman vs. The Swans’ [Interview] at The Playlist.
- 6/4/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
While filmmaking duo Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger — aka The Archers — may be best known for their extravagant color films like “The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp,” “A Matter of Life and Death,” “Black Narcissus,” and “The Red Shoes,” their underseen black-and-white, post-wwii potboiler “The Small Back Room” may be their most daring.
Following a wartime weapons expert whose experiences studying and disarming bombs have led to injuries and a nasty drinking habit, the film came at a time when audiences were ready to look past the fighting, so it didn’t perform well at the box office. Now, thanks to Rialto Pictures, the film is set to hit theaters once again on June 28 with a 4K restoration. Watch the new trailer, an IndieWire exclusive, below.
The restoration, handled by The Film Foundation and the BFI National archives, in association with StudioCanal, was also conducted with the help of...
Following a wartime weapons expert whose experiences studying and disarming bombs have led to injuries and a nasty drinking habit, the film came at a time when audiences were ready to look past the fighting, so it didn’t perform well at the box office. Now, thanks to Rialto Pictures, the film is set to hit theaters once again on June 28 with a 4K restoration. Watch the new trailer, an IndieWire exclusive, below.
The restoration, handled by The Film Foundation and the BFI National archives, in association with StudioCanal, was also conducted with the help of...
- 6/4/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Beloved indie filmmaker Joel Potrykus is back onscreen in a multi-hyphenate array of roles for his latest feature, “Vulcanizadora.”
Billed as a dark comedy, “Vulcanizadora” follows two friends, played by Potrykus and Joshua Burge, who embark on a disturbing mission in the Michigan woods to fulfill a disturbing pact. After they fail, one of them must return home to deal with the surreal legal and emotional repercussions after the plan ultimately unravels. Bill Vincent and Solo Potrykus co-star.
“Relaxer” filmmaker Joel Potrykus writes, directs, edits, and leads the feature, which is produced by Hannah Dweck, Matt Grady, Ashley Potrykus, and Theodore Schaefer, with Daniel Berger as an associate producer and Kevin Clancy co-producing. The film is shot in 16mm.
“To me, ‘Vulcanizadora’ is my most personal and my bleakest work,” Potrykus told IndieWire. “It has a weird tone that I’ve been trying to hit for a long time. It...
Billed as a dark comedy, “Vulcanizadora” follows two friends, played by Potrykus and Joshua Burge, who embark on a disturbing mission in the Michigan woods to fulfill a disturbing pact. After they fail, one of them must return home to deal with the surreal legal and emotional repercussions after the plan ultimately unravels. Bill Vincent and Solo Potrykus co-star.
“Relaxer” filmmaker Joel Potrykus writes, directs, edits, and leads the feature, which is produced by Hannah Dweck, Matt Grady, Ashley Potrykus, and Theodore Schaefer, with Daniel Berger as an associate producer and Kevin Clancy co-producing. The film is shot in 16mm.
“To me, ‘Vulcanizadora’ is my most personal and my bleakest work,” Potrykus told IndieWire. “It has a weird tone that I’ve been trying to hit for a long time. It...
- 6/4/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
For the latest season of TCM and Novel’s “The Plot Thickens” podcast, host Ben Mankiewicz became a treasure hunter. Maybe part of him always was, as the job of a film historian is often to find and showcase work that’s been lost. Taking it a step further, introducing others to any new film for the first time can make one feel like Indiana Jones discovering the Ark of the Covenant and Mankiewicz emulates that experience with “The Plot Thickens.” In Season 5, Mankiewicz examines the life and works of filmmaker John Ford, using audio conversations with Katherine Hepburn, Woody Strode, John Wayne, and others to illuminate our understanding of the masterful, yet mercurial director. But there’s an added adventure within Mankiewicz’ journey towards understanding Ford that sees the critic and personality cross oceans, brave harsh weather, and come face-to-face with the horrors of the past.
One of the...
One of the...
- 6/4/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Last year was a big year for Eva Longoria. 2023 saw the release of her feature film directorial debut, “Flamin’ Hot.” The film actually earned solid reviews and established Longoria as a legit filmmaker. Now, she is stepping in front of the camera for her next project, “Land of Women.”
Read More: Summer TV Preview: Over 35 Must-See Series To Watch
As seen in the trailer, “Land of Women” tells the story of a woman who must flee the country with her mother and young daughter.
Continue reading ‘Land Of Women’ Trailer: Eva Longoria Stars In Apple TV+’s New Comedy Series at The Playlist.
Read More: Summer TV Preview: Over 35 Must-See Series To Watch
As seen in the trailer, “Land of Women” tells the story of a woman who must flee the country with her mother and young daughter.
Continue reading ‘Land Of Women’ Trailer: Eva Longoria Stars In Apple TV+’s New Comedy Series at The Playlist.
- 6/4/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
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