"Trust me, this is big." CBS has released a new preview for the upcoming season five premiere of Mom.The sitcom follows Christy (Anna Faris), a single mom in recovery who’s returned to live with her single mother, Bonnie (Allison Janney), who’s also in recovery. Other stars include Sadie Calvano, Blake Garrett Rosenthal, Matt Jones, Mimi Kennedy, Jaime Pressly, and Beth Hall.Read More…...
- 10/21/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Alright guys. So, last night, August 31,2017, the Big Brother season 19 houseguests finally competed for the next Hoh after evicting Matt over Raven during the Live eviction show. There was a rain delay that prohibited them from doing the comp during the Live show. According to Big Brother Network, the Hoh competition was a physical sprint challenge. During it, the houseguests we required to hold a button until the screen displayed “Go.” If any of them made a false start, they were automatically eliminated from the comp. They say Paul had a plan going into this comp that entailed convincing Alex, Raven and Kevin to throw the comp to Josh or Christmas. They didn’t show this comp on the live feeds. The live feeds actually came back on about 90 minutes after the Live show ended. Apparently, Christmas pulled out the victory in this one even with a broken foot. We...
- 9/1/2017
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
How do you even begin to wrap up seven years of twists, secrets and mysteries? If you’re Pretty Little Liars showrunner Marlene King, you give it your all and hope for the best — knowing full well that you can’t please everybody.
RelatedPretty Little Liars Series Finale Recap: Grade the Girls’ Big Goodbye!
“I had to stay off social media [after the finale], because people who don’t like things are always more vocal than people who do,” King tells TVLine. “We did our best, and you can see how much care, attention, love and hard work was put into that episode — not just from me,...
RelatedPretty Little Liars Series Finale Recap: Grade the Girls’ Big Goodbye!
“I had to stay off social media [after the finale], because people who don’t like things are always more vocal than people who do,” King tells TVLine. “We did our best, and you can see how much care, attention, love and hard work was put into that episode — not just from me,...
- 6/28/2017
- TVLine.com
When IndieWire asked top casting directors to name the best-cast films of 2016, more than half wanted to write about “Moonlight.”
Considering the awards attention being lavished on the cast, and for Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris in particular, the uniformity of opinion wasn’t entirely unexpected. However, the peers of “Moonlight” casting director Yesi Ramirez also provided eye-opening insight into the significant obstacles of casting Barry Jenkins’ film.
Read More: Here Are the Best-Cast Films of 2016, According to Top Casting Directors
“Forget the Csa’s Artios Award – Yesi should get a Purple Heart,” remarked casting director Mark Bennett (“20th Century Women”).
It is a challenge to cast children, especially for the emotionally raw material found in the script that Jenkins adapted from Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play. It is a challenge to rely on local, non-acting performers. It is a challenge to find three actors to play each of the...
Considering the awards attention being lavished on the cast, and for Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris in particular, the uniformity of opinion wasn’t entirely unexpected. However, the peers of “Moonlight” casting director Yesi Ramirez also provided eye-opening insight into the significant obstacles of casting Barry Jenkins’ film.
Read More: Here Are the Best-Cast Films of 2016, According to Top Casting Directors
“Forget the Csa’s Artios Award – Yesi should get a Purple Heart,” remarked casting director Mark Bennett (“20th Century Women”).
It is a challenge to cast children, especially for the emotionally raw material found in the script that Jenkins adapted from Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play. It is a challenge to rely on local, non-acting performers. It is a challenge to find three actors to play each of the...
- 12/7/2016
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Update: The KarJenner effect is Real. Similarly to Kylie Jenner’s lip kits, Khloé Kardashian’s Good American jeans sold out very quickly. But luckily, just in time for the holidays, there has been a Good American restock at Nordstrom! The high-waisted styles are figure-flattering for all sizes, something that was extremely important to Khloé while she was designing her premium denim line. Khloé’s go-to pair worn above, the Good Legs Crop, are now available, along with some other star-loved styles like the Good Legs Destroyed Skinnies and the Good Cuts Ripped Boyfriend Jeans.
Still debating about getting a pair?...
Still debating about getting a pair?...
- 11/29/2016
- by Brittany Talarico
- PEOPLE.com
You can still call her Jane… but you can’t call her a virgin anymore.
After two-plus seasons of waiting, the heroine of The CW’s Jane the Virgin finally handed in her V-card on Monday’s episode, as Jane and her new husband Michael consummated their nuptials with a passionate night in their new home. (C’mon, Jane’s already had a baby and gotten married… this was long overdue, right?)
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But first, the newlyweds had to endure a little more waiting. The...
After two-plus seasons of waiting, the heroine of The CW’s Jane the Virgin finally handed in her V-card on Monday’s episode, as Jane and her new husband Michael consummated their nuptials with a passionate night in their new home. (C’mon, Jane’s already had a baby and gotten married… this was long overdue, right?)
RelatedJane the Virgin Boss Talks Rafael’s Love Life, Jane and Michael’s Sexy Moment
But first, the newlyweds had to endure a little more waiting. The...
- 11/1/2016
- TVLine.com
Comic Book Reviews: DC Round Up Week 09-28-2016
This week begins New York Comic Con! And your faithful comic book reviewer will be attending and looking to get as many scoops, interviews and photos possible! How does DC Comics look going into this week’s releases and Comic Con line up? Let’s take a look!
Action Comics #964
Story: Dan Jurgens Art: Patrick Zircher, Tomeu Morey
Review: So this is supposed to bring things back to the “status quo” for Superman. Ummm…I guess? Essentially Pre-Flash Point Supes brings current mystery “normal” Clark Kent the fortress of solitude. There Superman begins to inspect Clark to see just how the heck this is all possible. The final conclusion seems to be that indeed this is legit Clark Kent and The Superman of New 52 was impersonating as Clark to protect him from a dangerous organization. Now of course none of this...
This week begins New York Comic Con! And your faithful comic book reviewer will be attending and looking to get as many scoops, interviews and photos possible! How does DC Comics look going into this week’s releases and Comic Con line up? Let’s take a look!
Action Comics #964
Story: Dan Jurgens Art: Patrick Zircher, Tomeu Morey
Review: So this is supposed to bring things back to the “status quo” for Superman. Ummm…I guess? Essentially Pre-Flash Point Supes brings current mystery “normal” Clark Kent the fortress of solitude. There Superman begins to inspect Clark to see just how the heck this is all possible. The final conclusion seems to be that indeed this is legit Clark Kent and The Superman of New 52 was impersonating as Clark to protect him from a dangerous organization. Now of course none of this...
- 10/3/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
Unified Pictures, the production company founded by Keith Kjarval that produced Rudderless, Trust Me and A Single Shot among others, is developing an animated Vampire Hunter D TV series. The popular series of Japanese novels by Hideyuki Kikuchi has spawned two movies in 1985 and 2000. We spoke with another Unified founder, Kurt Rauer, and […]
The post Interview: How the ‘Vampire Hunter D’ TV Series Will Avoid the ‘Game of Thrones’ Problem appeared first on /Film.
The post Interview: How the ‘Vampire Hunter D’ TV Series Will Avoid the ‘Game of Thrones’ Problem appeared first on /Film.
- 8/4/2016
- by Fred Topel
- Slash Film
"Trust me, the night is not over." Lionsgate + Hulu have debuted a trailer for the indie comedy Joshy, which first premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Up-and-coming actor Thomas Middleditch (seen in Being Flynn, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Bronze, The Final Girls) stars in this film as a guy named Josh(y) and it takes place at his would-be bachelor party, after his wedding is cancelled, becoming his chance to reconnect with all of his old friends. The full cast includes Adam Pally, Alex Ross Perry, Nick Kroll, Jenny Slate, Lauren Graham, Aubrey Plaza, Joe & Kris Swanberg and Alison Brie. Looks like fun. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Jeff Baena's Joshy, direct from Hulu's YouTube (via Tfs): Joshy's friends aren't going to let his cancelled wedding get in the way of his big bachelor party. Josh (Thomas Middleditch) treats what would have been his...
- 6/27/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Welcome to Death Watch 1746 ladies and gentlemen!
While the great battle of Culloden will soon bring over 1,000 deaths (total) on both sides of the Jacobite rebellion, Outlander Season 2 Episode 12 focused on two: those of Colum MacKenzie and Alex Randall.
It wasn't just their deaths that were highlighted, but more importantly their respective relationships with their brothers and how each of them were viewed in the eyes of those they loved or who they were loved by.
We haven't seen much of Colum MacKenzie during Outlander Season 2. Seeing him now was rather bittersweet, as he'd had enough of walking this earth on his feeble legs.
Upon his arrival, it was obvious he was much weaker than usual, and even a good verbal sparring took a lot out of him.
His plan was to deliver the news he'd made his decision about the future of the MacKenzie clan. Somehow, I think Colum...
While the great battle of Culloden will soon bring over 1,000 deaths (total) on both sides of the Jacobite rebellion, Outlander Season 2 Episode 12 focused on two: those of Colum MacKenzie and Alex Randall.
It wasn't just their deaths that were highlighted, but more importantly their respective relationships with their brothers and how each of them were viewed in the eyes of those they loved or who they were loved by.
We haven't seen much of Colum MacKenzie during Outlander Season 2. Seeing him now was rather bittersweet, as he'd had enough of walking this earth on his feeble legs.
Upon his arrival, it was obvious he was much weaker than usual, and even a good verbal sparring took a lot out of him.
His plan was to deliver the news he'd made his decision about the future of the MacKenzie clan. Somehow, I think Colum...
- 6/27/2016
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
As Louis Virtel once noted on this very site, Ana Gasteyer was one of a trio of women performers who made Saturday Night Live awesome again in the 1990s (the other two being, of course, Molly Shannon and Cheri Oteri). And while the massively-undervalued star has flown a bit under the radar since departing the late-night series in 2002, I'm happy to report that Netflix's new Maria Bamford series Lady Dynamite is perhaps the first time since SNL that Gasteyer's prickly talents have been given full, hysterical reign. Leave it to Arrested Development creator Mitchell Hurwitz to provide Gasteyer with a suitable platform for her off-kilter, often-outsized instincts: Lady Dynamite is a bizarre kaleidoscope, fractured through the sincere pain of Bamford's real-life struggles with mental illness and the twisted, cutthroat misogyny of the industry she's been navigating for two decades now (in case you were wondering, Bamford also happens to be...
- 5/18/2016
- by Chris Eggertsen
- Hitfix
A wealth of comedic talent went into making Nerdland, the animated feature film from the creative team of director/producer Chris Prynoski and writer Andrew Kevin Walker.
Prynoski’s animation studio Titmouse, Inc. is the production company behind Adult Swim’s The Venture Brothers and Metalocalypse, so it’s no surprise he managed to collect comedians as talented and disparate as Patton Oswalt, Paul Rudd, Molly Shannon, Ron Lynch, Mike Judge and Hannibal Buress to lend their voices to his first animated feature. So, it’s a shame – a painful, crying shame – then that such talent should be squandered on such a hapless piece of bad-humored social commentary.
Nerdland tells the painfully recognizable story of John (Rudd) and Elliot (Oswalt), two deluded slackers in Los Angeles whose dreams of stardom are continually cut short by their lack of discernible talent. They pretend to be dating Sally (Kate Micucci) and Linda...
Prynoski’s animation studio Titmouse, Inc. is the production company behind Adult Swim’s The Venture Brothers and Metalocalypse, so it’s no surprise he managed to collect comedians as talented and disparate as Patton Oswalt, Paul Rudd, Molly Shannon, Ron Lynch, Mike Judge and Hannibal Buress to lend their voices to his first animated feature. So, it’s a shame – a painful, crying shame – then that such talent should be squandered on such a hapless piece of bad-humored social commentary.
Nerdland tells the painfully recognizable story of John (Rudd) and Elliot (Oswalt), two deluded slackers in Los Angeles whose dreams of stardom are continually cut short by their lack of discernible talent. They pretend to be dating Sally (Kate Micucci) and Linda...
- 4/15/2016
- by Lauren Humphries-Brooks
- We Got This Covered
Gods of Egypt sucks. Well, at least that.s the general consensus that most movie critics have come to. A movie that suffered from immense controversy even prior to its release, Gods of Egypt hit theaters this weekend to near universal panning by the film community. This didn.t sit well with director Alex Proyas, and he decided to voice his opinion on the matter. Trust me, it.s possibly more entertaining than the movie itself. Gods of Egypt director Alex Proyas has taken to Facebook with some harsh words for the film critic community. Here.s just a small sample of his rather long-winded rant: .You see, my dear fellow FBookers, I have rarely gotten great reviews. on any of my movies, apart from those by reviewers who think for themselves and make up their own opinions. Sadly those type of reviewers are nearly all dead. Good reviews often...
- 2/28/2016
- cinemablend.com
Here’s who absolutely must watch (or DVR) Episode 2 of London Spy (airing tonight at 10/9c on BBC America) — right after On-Demanding Episode 1:
* Anyone who’s ever been single, met a total stranger and almost immediately wondered, “Could this be the one?”
* Anyone who fancies a psychological thriller packed with “I didn’t see that coming!” twists
RelatedWhy The Good Wife Needs to End This Season (Listen Up, CBS)
* Fans of tragic gay love stories, British accents and the wonderful world of espionage
* People who fundamentally understand there is no such thing as too much good television
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* Anyone who’s ever been single, met a total stranger and almost immediately wondered, “Could this be the one?”
* Anyone who fancies a psychological thriller packed with “I didn’t see that coming!” twists
RelatedWhy The Good Wife Needs to End This Season (Listen Up, CBS)
* Fans of tragic gay love stories, British accents and the wonderful world of espionage
* People who fundamentally understand there is no such thing as too much good television
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- 1/28/2016
- TVLine.com
Jay Martin’s directorial debut also stars Luke Mitchell, Leven Rambin and Kris Kristofferson
Starz Digital Media has acquired all North American rights to Jay Martin’s crime thriller “7 Minutes” and will release the film theatrically and on VOD this summer.
“7 Minutes,” which premiered at the Austin Film Festival in October, marks the directorial debut of Martin, a veteran music video director who also wrote the screenplay.
Also Read: ‘Avengers’ Star Clark Gregg’s Comedy ‘Trust Me’ Acquired by Starz Digital Media
The film stars Luke Mitchell, Jason Ritter, Leven Rambin (“The Hunger Games”), Kris Kristofferson and Zane Holtz, and...
Starz Digital Media has acquired all North American rights to Jay Martin’s crime thriller “7 Minutes” and will release the film theatrically and on VOD this summer.
“7 Minutes,” which premiered at the Austin Film Festival in October, marks the directorial debut of Martin, a veteran music video director who also wrote the screenplay.
Also Read: ‘Avengers’ Star Clark Gregg’s Comedy ‘Trust Me’ Acquired by Starz Digital Media
The film stars Luke Mitchell, Jason Ritter, Leven Rambin (“The Hunger Games”), Kris Kristofferson and Zane Holtz, and...
- 1/22/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
‘Tis the season for awards, and while voters are busy weighing the merits of top Oscar contenders, the industry’s intangibles have fallen by the wayside. The year in film is comprised of so many movie moments and overlooked details that go unrecognized by Hollywood, so here’s a list of superlatives and unconventional awards that serve as an alternative to the prim-and-proper Oscars. There’s even more ground to cover than last year, so let’s get started …
Movies
Best Animal Title: Gold: “Birdman” Silver: “The Dog” Bronze: “Foxcatcher” Honorable Mention: “Big Bad Wolves”
Best Movie Set Primarily in One Location: “Locke,...
Movies
Best Animal Title: Gold: “Birdman” Silver: “The Dog” Bronze: “Foxcatcher” Honorable Mention: “Big Bad Wolves”
Best Movie Set Primarily in One Location: “Locke,...
- 12/31/2014
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Moviefone's Top DVD of the Week
"Belle"
What's It About? This 18th century English romance is about Dido Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), a biracial woman raised by her aristocratic great uncle and aunt, Lord and Lady Mansfield. She grows up alongside her cousin Elizabeth (Sarah Gadon) as equals and best friends, but as they come of age, their differences become all too apparent -- to each other and to their would-be suitors. Meanwhile, Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) is facing a trial as Lord Chief Justice of England that could change the future of slavery. Will Dido find love on her own terms?
Why We're In: It's an elegant period piece perfect for Jane Austen fans, and it's a subtle but effective examination of the intersection of class and race in 18th century England. Mbatha-Raw is fantastic, and director Amma Asante has an excellent eye for detail.
Moviefone's Top Blu-ray of the...
"Belle"
What's It About? This 18th century English romance is about Dido Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), a biracial woman raised by her aristocratic great uncle and aunt, Lord and Lady Mansfield. She grows up alongside her cousin Elizabeth (Sarah Gadon) as equals and best friends, but as they come of age, their differences become all too apparent -- to each other and to their would-be suitors. Meanwhile, Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) is facing a trial as Lord Chief Justice of England that could change the future of slavery. Will Dido find love on her own terms?
Why We're In: It's an elegant period piece perfect for Jane Austen fans, and it's a subtle but effective examination of the intersection of class and race in 18th century England. Mbatha-Raw is fantastic, and director Amma Asante has an excellent eye for detail.
Moviefone's Top Blu-ray of the...
- 8/25/2014
- by Jenni Miller
- Moviefone
Between January and August of 2014, local cinemas worldwide entertained moviegoers with themes of sci-fi, documentaries, animation, fairy tales, horror and thrillers.
Glowing up on the big screen were images of clicking colorful bricks, racing trains, mysterious creatures, superheroes – both shielded and guarded, coming-of-age tales and a fond farewell to the best Movie Geek ever.
Small and original storylines or epic stories with big stars, it’s been a good time at the movies this year and a lot for ticket buyers to choose from.
With so many to great films in the first half of 2014, including Snowpiercer, Under The Skin, Enemy, Lone Survivor, Edge Of Tomorrow, and Noah, whittling it down to a list of our “10 Favorite Movies of 2014… So Far” was a challenge.
Check out our lineup and let us know in our comments section below what your favorite movies have been this year. Some of these films are...
Glowing up on the big screen were images of clicking colorful bricks, racing trains, mysterious creatures, superheroes – both shielded and guarded, coming-of-age tales and a fond farewell to the best Movie Geek ever.
Small and original storylines or epic stories with big stars, it’s been a good time at the movies this year and a lot for ticket buyers to choose from.
With so many to great films in the first half of 2014, including Snowpiercer, Under The Skin, Enemy, Lone Survivor, Edge Of Tomorrow, and Noah, whittling it down to a list of our “10 Favorite Movies of 2014… So Far” was a challenge.
Check out our lineup and let us know in our comments section below what your favorite movies have been this year. Some of these films are...
- 8/4/2014
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
When we interviewed Clark Gregg regarding his directorial effort Trust Me, the man who is Agent Coulson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the ABC series Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. indicated he didn't know whether he would be in Joss Whedon's Avengers: Age Of Ultron or not. To this point, it still remains a mystery whether the plucky fan favorite would make his presence known to the super hero squad that thinks he is dead. According to one source, they will not find out next summer. Total...
- 7/8/2014
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
When it's hot outside, there's no better place to cool off than a movie theater — except when it turns into Hollywood hell. Yes, our intrepid Peter Travers has returned with his trusty Scum Bucket to regale you with his tales of suffering through the absolute worst movies of June.
The Best and Worst Movies of 2014 So Far
Travers needs to say little more than the title of the movie clocking in at number 10, All Cheerleaders Must Die. Though he adds a curt "Do I need to say more?" before moving right along to The Signal,...
The Best and Worst Movies of 2014 So Far
Travers needs to say little more than the title of the movie clocking in at number 10, All Cheerleaders Must Die. Though he adds a curt "Do I need to say more?" before moving right along to The Signal,...
- 7/3/2014
- Rollingstone.com
After years in the both the Joss Whedon and Marvel universes, Clark Gregg has some perspective on this whole business we call show. The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Trust Me star got real during a recent Twitter Q&A, revealing that the best ice cream flavor to accurately describe Hollywood life is none other than rocky road. Sorry, but life is sadly not always filled with rainbow sprinkles.
Clark also made it known to VH1′s Ellie Lee that he lays it down on the dance floor — but not necessarily in a Tom Hiddleston sort of way. “I’m not going to lie, Hiddleston’s dance skills are formidable, they are now widely known. They are of a different, more Euro-style than, say, the kinda funky, down-home, Parliament-Funkadelic moves that I bring to the table,” he explained. Guys, guys. There’s room for both of your dancing styles in our book!
Clark also made it known to VH1′s Ellie Lee that he lays it down on the dance floor — but not necessarily in a Tom Hiddleston sort of way. “I’m not going to lie, Hiddleston’s dance skills are formidable, they are now widely known. They are of a different, more Euro-style than, say, the kinda funky, down-home, Parliament-Funkadelic moves that I bring to the table,” he explained. Guys, guys. There’s room for both of your dancing styles in our book!
- 6/19/2014
- by Emily Exton
- TheFabLife - Movies
Clark Gregg is best known these days for his role as Agent Phil Coulson, go-to everyman of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and current headliner of Agents of Shield on ABC. But Gregg also has a longtime side career as a filmmaker. He wrote, directed, and starred in Trust Me, a noirish Hollywood tale about a morally compromised agent (for actors, not of Shield).
The film’s available now on VOD and iTunes, and Gregg swung by the offices of EW Radio to chat about it on Entertainment Weirdly. During the chat, Gregg also talked about his early work (he wrote...
The film’s available now on VOD and iTunes, and Gregg swung by the offices of EW Radio to chat about it on Entertainment Weirdly. During the chat, Gregg also talked about his early work (he wrote...
- 6/9/2014
- by Darren Franich
- EW.com - PopWatch
It takes some audacity to open your film with an homage to "Sunset Boulevard," but that doesn't seem to worry Clark Gregg. A journeyman actor valued by filmmakers like David Mamet, Gregg has had a dynamic few years, making his directorial debut with Chuck Palahniuk adaptation "Choke" and an attention-getting role in "The Avengers." Bold as all that may be, he has used this clout to front "Trust Me" as both an actor and director, and you wonder if this reliable screen vet isn't stretching himself a bit thin at this point. Gregg is Howard Holloway, an agent for child stars that carries on multiple conversations while chit-chatting through his Bluetooth. But he's not the snazzy super agent we know from several fast-talking industry satires, rather a smaller fish. We first glimpse him running late to an audition, clasping a coffee in one hand, a toothbrush in the other. During later scenes,...
- 6/6/2014
- by Gabe Toro
- The Playlist
This post originally ran in April 2013. Clark Gregg is best known for playing Agent Phil Coulson across an array of screens in the Marvel Universe, but that's far from his only role, in front of or behind the camera. In addition to acting, Gregg is also a writer and director, and his latest project, Trust Me, finds him doing all three. Gregg plays Howard, a struggling agent for child actors who thinks he's found a true talent just as she's about to land the part in a Twilight-esque trilogy, but as he gets caught up with trying to get her the best deal, his world unravels."It starts out funny, and it gets more complex, and people aren't who they seem to be," Gregg said. "It took an extra six to eight months to get this financed because I didn't want to push it back toward a traditional showbiz comedy.
- 6/6/2014
- by Jennifer Vineyard
- Vulture
Thanks to his substantial role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Clark Gregg is known around the world as Agent Phil Coulson (or if you.re fully caught up with the first season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Director Coulson). After years of great character actor work in both comedic and dramatic roles, Gregg got his big break with a small role in Jon Favreau.s Iron Man, and nothing has been the same since. Much more than just his Marvel Studios character, however, Gregg is also quickly establishing himself behind the camera as well. It was just a couple months after the release of Iron Man in 2008 that he made his directorial debut with Choke, a hard-r rated, Sam Rockwell-starring adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk.s novel of the same name. Six years later, Gregg has now not only directed his second feature, Trust Me, but also ...
- 6/6/2014
- cinemablend.com
Although Clark Gregg is known by millions of moviegoers and TV viewers as Phil Coulson, former agent and -- as per the season finale of ABC's "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", current director of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- there are several other sides of his career that aren't necessarily as familiar, most notably that he occasionally works behind the camera as a screenwriter and director. Gregg's latest endeavor as a writer/director, "Trust Me," in which he also serves as leading man, is already available via VOD and iTunes, but it kicks off a limited theatrical release today. In conjunction with the film hitting the big screen, Gregg spoke with Indiewire about the origins of "Trust Me," his decision to star in the project, and the process of pulling together the cast, as well as his feelings on the season finale of "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." and his favorite aspects of the series.
- 6/6/2014
- by Will Harris
- Indiewire
Stars: Clark Gregg, Saxon Sharbino, Felicity Huffman, Allison Janney, William H. Macy, Niecy Nash, Amanda Peet, Sam Rockwell, Molly Shannon | Written and Directed by Clark Gregg
“There is no business like show business”—and for many that is a good thing. Back stabbing, deceit, and greed are the type of qualities one needs to succeed in the wonderful world of Hollywood. This type of climate may not produce great people, but it does give opportunities for some great drama. Clark Gregg’s latest film Trust Me provides a brief inside look into that hostile world of the movie making process.
He plays Howard Holloway former child actor now talent agent that is on the verge of discovering a breakout star. With this potential success comes a barrage of influence both positive and negative—the issue being never knowing which one is which. Clearly this story comes from a person in the know,...
“There is no business like show business”—and for many that is a good thing. Back stabbing, deceit, and greed are the type of qualities one needs to succeed in the wonderful world of Hollywood. This type of climate may not produce great people, but it does give opportunities for some great drama. Clark Gregg’s latest film Trust Me provides a brief inside look into that hostile world of the movie making process.
He plays Howard Holloway former child actor now talent agent that is on the verge of discovering a breakout star. With this potential success comes a barrage of influence both positive and negative—the issue being never knowing which one is which. Clearly this story comes from a person in the know,...
- 6/6/2014
- by Dan Clark
- Nerdly
Clark Gregg is most well known for his role as S.H.I.E.L.D. Executive Director Phil Coulson from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but with his latest film, Trust Me, he reminds us that he can be a real triple threat. Not only does he star in the movie as Howard Holloway, a Hollywood agent for child actors, but he also wrote and directed it just like he did with Choke.
As Trust Me begins, Howard is in a desperate state. His clients keep leaving him to go to rival agent Aldo Shocklee (Sam Rockwell) and he can’t seem to shake his loser status in life. But then he comes across a talented young actress named Lydia (Saxon Sharbino), who is being considered for a pivotal role in a franchise which is destined to be super successful. After Howard comes to represent her though, he makes some...
As Trust Me begins, Howard is in a desperate state. His clients keep leaving him to go to rival agent Aldo Shocklee (Sam Rockwell) and he can’t seem to shake his loser status in life. But then he comes across a talented young actress named Lydia (Saxon Sharbino), who is being considered for a pivotal role in a franchise which is destined to be super successful. After Howard comes to represent her though, he makes some...
- 6/6/2014
- by Ben Kenber
- We Got This Covered
This afternoon Clark Gregg, better known to the world as Director Phil Coulson of S.H.I.E.L.D, conducted an Ask Me Anything (Ama) sesson on Reddit. He was there to promote his latest effort as a writer/director/actor triple threat, Trust Me, which is available on demand now, but naturally the conversation turned to all things Marvel. Pouring through the transcript of the conversation, we found six interesting facts that the man himself chose to share with his adoring comic geek public. What we picked up on ranges from the surprising to the not as surprising, but still very interesting. Clark Gregg Is Not Directing Ant-Man Alright, let's get the obvious out of the way: Clark Gregg is not, repeat Is Not going to direct Ant-Man. Nor is he up for any Marvel directing gigs in the near future, as he has stated: It would be...
- 6/5/2014
- cinemablend.com
This weekend, a powerful genre battles a powerful movie star as the Ya sensation The Fault in Our Stars opens against Tom Cruise’s sci-fi action flick Edge of Tomorrow. But who will prevail — especially when Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent is still lurking in the background?
Here’s how things might play out.
1. The Fault in Our Stars — $40 million
Sorry, Tom, but initial tracking suggests that the army of John Green fans (and some probably wondering what all the hype is about) will bump Fox’s $12 million pic to the No. 1 spot. Starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort, The Fault in Our Stars...
Here’s how things might play out.
1. The Fault in Our Stars — $40 million
Sorry, Tom, but initial tracking suggests that the army of John Green fans (and some probably wondering what all the hype is about) will bump Fox’s $12 million pic to the No. 1 spot. Starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort, The Fault in Our Stars...
- 6/5/2014
- by Lindsey Bahr
- EW - Inside Movies
If you want to beat the June heat and escape to a quiet movie theater this month, there are plenty of films opening! Check out what’s hitting theaters in the coming weeks. “Trust Me,” June 6Trust Me is a film written, directed and starring Clark Gregg (“The Avengers,” “Iron Man,” “(500) Days of Summer.”) This indie film tells the story Howard Holloway (Gregg), a down on his luck Hollywood agent who’s lost many of his clients and seems hopeless until he gets the opportunity to represent Lydia (Saxon Sharbino). She’s about to secure the next big franchise in Hollywood, a movie about vampire aliens. “Trust Me” has a power house cast including Felicity Huffman, Allison Janney William H. Macy, Amanda Peet, and Molly Shannon. The film was first shown at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2013 and will now have a limited release in theaters. “The Fault in Our Stars,...
- 6/5/2014
- backstage.com
Plot: A former child-star-turned-agent (Clark Gregg) can.t believe his luck when he.s approached by a young starlet . on the cusp of landing a major franchise role . to be her new agent. Soon his dreams of wealth and success are within his reach, but at what cost? Review: Trust Me has got to have the most misleading poster of all-time. With an image of a lightly (comically) battered Clark Gregg extending his hand, with a happy billboard and Disney-style font in the background, one would...
- 6/5/2014
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Los Angeles - Clark Gregg loves "America's Funniest Home Videos." The "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" actor's new feature film "Trust Me" takes on a what defines success and what makes up "fame"; like so many people, the man who plays Agent Coulson loves to see a man fall which -- under certain circumstances -- makes a person famous. It's this "sphere," Gregg said, that piqued his curiosity, as he wrote, directed and led in the film. While any business will have you chasing a deal that's "gonna put you on the map, we have the added component of celebrity and fame" in Hollywood. "That seems to drive people a little bit more mad." What probaby made Gregg a little more crazy is his ambitious schedule. In the first film he directed, 2008's Chuck Palahniuk adaptation "Choke," he shot in 25 days and acted a little. For his self-described comedy-noir "Trust Me,...
- 6/5/2014
- by Katie Hasty
- Hitfix
Clark Gregg has so much more to him than playing Agent Phil Coulson in the Marvel Cinematic (and Television) Universe. The character actor has worked with oodles of outstanding directors over the years, from Steven Spielberg (A.I. . Artificial Intelligence) and Nicole Holofcener (Lovely & Amazing) to Paul Thomas Anderson (Magnolia). In 2008, Gregg took his own shot at directing, helming the adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk.s novel Choke. And now he.s back behind the camera (and in front of it) for the Hollywood comedy Trust Me. We are proud to premiere a series of exclusive character one-sheets done by artist Ksenia Golubkova for the incredible cast Clark Gregg assembled for Trust Me, which features the actor-director as a child-star talent agent trying to land a valuable actress. Seriously, in addition to Gregg, the ensemble reads off like a laundry list of coveted character actors, starting with his Choke lead, Sam ...
- 6/4/2014
- cinemablend.com
Obvious Child
R, 1 Hr., 23 Mins.
When Brooklyn bookstore employee/stand-up comedian Donna (Jenny Slate) gets dumped by her boyfriend and her job in the same week, she does what countless fallible humans have done before: gets wrecked at a bar and has sex with a stranger (Jake Lacy). If you’ve already heard Child described as “the abortion comedy,” you can guess what comes next. But despite a few too-cute moments (and many fantastically graphic vagina jokes), the movie is both smarter and more sympathetic than that glib shorthand. Donna may be as unmoored in broke bohemia as Lena Dunham’s Girls girls,...
R, 1 Hr., 23 Mins.
When Brooklyn bookstore employee/stand-up comedian Donna (Jenny Slate) gets dumped by her boyfriend and her job in the same week, she does what countless fallible humans have done before: gets wrecked at a bar and has sex with a stranger (Jake Lacy). If you’ve already heard Child described as “the abortion comedy,” you can guess what comes next. But despite a few too-cute moments (and many fantastically graphic vagina jokes), the movie is both smarter and more sympathetic than that glib shorthand. Donna may be as unmoored in broke bohemia as Lena Dunham’s Girls girls,...
- 6/4/2014
- by EW staff
- EW - Inside Movies
For all of the Marvel fans who have been wondering whether Clark Gregg kept any of Agent Coulson’s vintage Captain America cards, we finally have your answer: Yes, he did. And yes, they’re also covered in (fake?) blood.
When Gregg stopped by our New York City office to promote his new film, Trust Me – in which he plays a struggling talent agent for child stars — we put him in the hot seat. Gregg discussed the movie (and beach memory) that he’ll never forget, his crush on Game of Thrones’s Khaleesi, and more. Bonus scoop: His first celebrity crush was Kathy Garver,...
When Gregg stopped by our New York City office to promote his new film, Trust Me – in which he plays a struggling talent agent for child stars — we put him in the hot seat. Gregg discussed the movie (and beach memory) that he’ll never forget, his crush on Game of Thrones’s Khaleesi, and more. Bonus scoop: His first celebrity crush was Kathy Garver,...
- 6/4/2014
- by Samantha Highfill
- EW.com - PopWatch
Amanda Peet has been lobbying hard to get on HBO's “Game of Thrones.” The actress, next seen in Clark Gregg's film “Trust Me” on June 6, is married to “Thrones” co-creator and showrunner David Benioff, so it should be fairly easy. Also read: Amanda Peet to Star in Duplass Brothers’ HBO Pilot ‘Togetherness’ Nevertheless, on “The Late Late Show,” the actress dropped into her best “Game of Thrones” accent to show Craig Ferguson how she tries to get onto the show. She was particularly obsessed with Jon Snow, portrayed by Ferguson's other Tuesday night guest, Kit Harrington. “Jon Snow!” she said,...
- 6/4/2014
- by Jason Hughes
- The Wrap
Classic Hollywood films like Grand Hotel and Dinner at Eight had huge casts filled with movie stars and character actors whose personas were so sharply drawn and instantly familiar that the moment the performers appeared onscreen, audiences knew what type of role to expect, and could rest assured the character would be well-portrayed. These films were glorious showcases for actresses now largely forgotten (Marie Dressler, Billie Burke) and still iconic (Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford).
Trust Me, a sometimes sharp-toothed look at the Machiavellian machinations of the modern film industry, calls those films to mind (as well as Altman's The Player) with its supporting cast of scene-stealing actresses (Molly Shannon, Allison Janney, Amanda Peet, Felicity Huffma...
Trust Me, a sometimes sharp-toothed look at the Machiavellian machinations of the modern film industry, calls those films to mind (as well as Altman's The Player) with its supporting cast of scene-stealing actresses (Molly Shannon, Allison Janney, Amanda Peet, Felicity Huffma...
- 6/4/2014
- Village Voice
In Clark Gregg’s biting new comedy Trust Me, the actor has brought together an impressive supporting cast. This includes the incredible Allison Janney, William H. Macy, Sam Rockwell and Molly Shannon. It also features both Amanda Peet and Felicity Huffman. This sly and witty new film is a fascinating look at what goes on behind-the-scenes in Hollywood and both actresses are a nice addition to the cast. When I sat down with both Huffman and Peet there was an interesting energy in...
- 6/4/2014
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
In Trust Me, the very talented Clark Gregg explores a darker – yet very funny – side of Hollywood. In the film – which he serves as writer, director and star – he plays a one-time child actor who became a slightly sleazy agent for up-and-coming performers. When he discovers a young girl with a ton of talent, he quickly attempts to take her on as a client. The relationship becomes complicated once she is up for the coveted role in a much anticipated...
- 6/3/2014
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
Clark Gregg recently wrote, directed and starred in an indie called Trust Me, and instead of asking one question about it before moving on to nine questions about Marvel movies, we took the opportunity to dig deep into what’s clearly a very personal work. In the movie he plays a former child actor turned child actor agent (have fun, Psych majors) who discovers an amazingly gifted young actress who might join a major franchise and bring him the success he’s always dreamed of. Spoiler alert: Loki never shows up. Plus, Geoff and I answer your screenwriting questions and then discuss some bizarre real-life things that would make amazing movies. Follow the show (@brokenprojector), Geoff (@drgmlatulippe) and Scott (@scottmbeggs) on Twitter for more on a daily basis. Please review us on iTunes Download Episode #60 Directly Or subscribe Through iTunes On This Week’s Show: Thanksgiving in May [0:00 - 1:30] Answering Your Screenwriting Questions (ask more here) [1:30 - 25:30] Trust Clark Gregg...
- 5/30/2014
- by Scott Beggs
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Clark Gregg has to be one of the most down-to-earth gentlemen working in Hollywood. He is a creative and incredibly talented actor, writer, and director. Aside from his brilliant take as Agent Coulson in the Marvel Universe, he also happens to be a very unique filmmaker. In his latest feature film, Trust Me, which he wrote, directed and also stars in, he plays a former child actor who is now a struggling Hollywood agent. The darkly comedic film is a sometimes brutal satire on the wild and...
- 5/28/2014
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
By this time each year, plenty of lists containing the ten blockbusters to look forward to during the summer have hit websites. As such, I wanted to do something a little bit different and let you all know about some counter programming that might be a welcome tonic during the summer months to the big tentpoles that are opening. Yes, Godzilla is out now and is really good, but they all won’t be like that, so the films to come in this piece could be a nice change of pace. As a lucky bonus, some of them might even contend for Oscar nominations as well. Below you’ll find ten alternative summer movies to look forward to between now and the end of August. They might not all be amazing flicks when all is said and done, but they’ll be mostly free of explosions and $100 million budgets, so there’s that.
- 5/17/2014
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
It is hard not to love Clark Gregg. A diligent character actor for many years on the stage and screen, he finally broke through in 2008 both in front of and behind the camera, with his initial appearance as Agent Phil Coulson in Iron Man and his directorial debut Choke, based on an unnerving Chuck Palahniuk novel. Choke proved to be a tough nut for Gregg to crack, with its sardonic, absurdly funny tone. Unfortunately, as reliable as the actor is as a performer, he still has some work to do in finding the right balance of humour and pain. His newest effort, Trust Me, is a comedy filled with so much misery and self-loathing, that to label it as a comedy is not just inaccurate, but untrustworthy.
In Trust Me, Craig plays Howard Holloway, a Hollywood agent of child and teenage actors who was once a young star himself. However,...
In Trust Me, Craig plays Howard Holloway, a Hollywood agent of child and teenage actors who was once a young star himself. However,...
- 5/12/2014
- by Jordan Adler
- We Got This Covered
Clark Gregg may not be a household name now, but that will soon change. Undoubtedly best recognized as the loveable Agent Phil Coulson, Gregg has captured the hearts of comic book fans by perfectly personifying the character on the big screen in movies including The Avengers, Thor and Iron Man, as well as on the small screen in the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. television series. In retrospect, it could be said that making your name in such big blockbuster movies would pigeonhole an actor, but Trust Me is proof that such tried and true assumptions are always subject to exceptions.
The truth is, when you are as multi-talented as Clark Gregg, you become nearly impervious to the typical industry stereotypes. Trust Me is a film as fascinating behind the scenes as it is a fascinating story, but you can do your own Google search to read about the making of the film.
The truth is, when you are as multi-talented as Clark Gregg, you become nearly impervious to the typical industry stereotypes. Trust Me is a film as fascinating behind the scenes as it is a fascinating story, but you can do your own Google search to read about the making of the film.
- 5/7/2014
- by Travis Keune
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Our resident VOD expert tells you what's new to rent and own this week on the various streaming services such as cable Movies On Demand, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, and, of course, Netflix. Cable Movies On Demand: Same-day-as-disc releases, older titles and pretheatrical exclusives for rent, priced from $3-$10, in 24- or 48-hour periods Anna (horror; Taissa Farmiga, Mark Strong; available in theaters and on Mod; rated R) Trust Me (comedy; Clark Gregg, Sam Rockwell; pretheatrical release; rated R) Veronica Mars (dramedy; Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring; rated PG-13) Devil's Knot (drama; Reese Witherspoon, Colin Firth; pretheatrical release premieres 5/9; not rated) Don Peyote (comedy; Anne Hathaway, Jay Baruchel; premieres 5/9 in theaters and on Mod; not rated) The...
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- 5/6/2014
- by Robert B. DeSalvo
- Movies.com
Editor's Note: This post is presented in partnership with Time Warner Cable Movies On Demand in support of May's Indie Film Month. With the On Demand release of "Trust Me" -- which follows Clark Gregg as a down on his luck child talent agent Howard Holloway -- we've compiled a list of some of the most memorable films that satirize the Hollywood film industry. From straight up comedies, to action thrillers to classic musicals, this list isn't afraid to make fun of its own.“Argo” dir. Ben Affleck (2012) People will be wondering how Ben Affleck was snubbed of a Best Director Oscar nomination for years. But what matters is that while offering up a suspenseful, espionage drama, “Argo” also simultaneously takes a few funny stabs at the film industry. Affleck stars as tony Mendez, a CIA operative who’s tasked with rescuing six Americans in Tehran during the Iranian hostage...
- 5/6/2014
- by Indiewire
- Indiewire
Howard (Clark Gregg) is a Hollywood agent handling child talent, but his efforts to find new clients are constantly undermined by his nemesis, the smoother and flashier Aldo (Sam Rockwell). Once a childhood actor himself, Howard believes he has something different to offer these vulnerable kids. He’s been where they are and feels he’s that much closer to them on a personal level. When Howard meets the self-admitted “precocious” young actress, Lydia (Saxon Sharbino), he knows she’s destined to be a hot commodity. She’s soon pursued for a role in a big Ya adaptation — think Twilight, Divergent, Mortal Instruments – and at least for the moment it looks like Howard’s luck is on the upswing. Lydia has talent and actually seems to care about Howard enough not to quickly replace him with a better agent, but her father Ray (Paul Sparks) has other ideas. A lengthy list of supporting actors in roles big...
- 5/6/2014
- by Emily Estep
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
These days, we mostly know Clark Gregg as the unflappable Agent Coulson from The Avengers and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. But during his downtime from battling superpowered baddies, he’s also been building up an interesting career as a filmmaker. He made his directing debut in 2008 with Choke, and today we have a trailer for his sophomore […]
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- 4/25/2014
- by Angie Han
- Slash Film
He may best known for play Agent Coulson in Iron Man, Thor, and The Avengers, but Clark Gregg also steps behind the camera occasionally, making his directorial debut in 2008 with the adaption of Chuck Palahniuk's Choke. Now, he is in the director's chair again for Trust Me, which he also wrote and stars in. Gregg stars as a down on his luck agent for child actors who sees his ticket to the big time in the form of 13 year old acting prodigy (Saxon Sharbino). Bringing together a massive cast, including Sam Rockwell, Allsion Janney, William H. Macy, Amanda Peet, and Felicity Huffman, there is a lot to like about the first trailer for Trust Me. There is some well placed comedy in between the drama, and it is just utterly charming, especially Gregg, who, in my mind, knocks it out of the park whenever he's on screen. Released: 6th June (U.
- 4/25/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Tom White)
- www.themoviebit.com
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