Leviathans, Vampires, Archangels, and Lucifer, oh my! The hit horror series Supernatural ran for 15 seasons, first on the WB and then on the CW. One of the show’s leads had soap opera roots. Jensen Ackles was the Og Eric Brady on Days of Our Lives. One of Supernatural’s most valuable assets was its guest stars. It turns out that the show often relied on current and former General Hospital actors to help support the scary drama. We break it down for you.
A Spooky Phenomenon
Supernatural premiered in 2005 and starred Ackles and Jared Padalecki as monster-hunting brothers Dean and Sam Winchester. Over the years, the show had great guest stars, including Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Sterling K. Brown, Aldis Hodge, Gary Cole, Sarah Shahi, Lauren Cohan, and Linda Blair.
Soap stars have also appeared on the show, which ended in 2020. Some familiar faces were Days’s Ashley Benson and Roark Critchlow,...
A Spooky Phenomenon
Supernatural premiered in 2005 and starred Ackles and Jared Padalecki as monster-hunting brothers Dean and Sam Winchester. Over the years, the show had great guest stars, including Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Sterling K. Brown, Aldis Hodge, Gary Cole, Sarah Shahi, Lauren Cohan, and Linda Blair.
Soap stars have also appeared on the show, which ended in 2020. Some familiar faces were Days’s Ashley Benson and Roark Critchlow,...
- 10/31/2024
- by Tina Charles
- Soap Hub
Note: This review is based on the Director’s Cut.
Umbrella Entertainment resurrected a forgotten flick from the mid-90s with their Blu-ray release of Lord of Illusions last year. Back in 1995, writer-director Clive Barker ventured outside his normal horror otherworld playground to deliver this unconventional story that is part film noir and part supernatural fantasy thriller, but the result is all entertaining. Besides being a Barker joint, it starred an ex-Quantum Leaper, a Bond villain and a Seinfeld boss who loved making life a living hell for George Costanza!
And almost thirty years later, it indeed might be worth a revisit through fresh eyes.
A specialist in cases involving occult activity, private detective Harry D’Amour heads to Los Angeles for what is supposed to be an easy insurance fraud stakeout to shake off the trauma from his last job involving a demonically possessed young boy. This gig...
Umbrella Entertainment resurrected a forgotten flick from the mid-90s with their Blu-ray release of Lord of Illusions last year. Back in 1995, writer-director Clive Barker ventured outside his normal horror otherworld playground to deliver this unconventional story that is part film noir and part supernatural fantasy thriller, but the result is all entertaining. Besides being a Barker joint, it starred an ex-Quantum Leaper, a Bond villain and a Seinfeld boss who loved making life a living hell for George Costanza!
And almost thirty years later, it indeed might be worth a revisit through fresh eyes.
A specialist in cases involving occult activity, private detective Harry D’Amour heads to Los Angeles for what is supposed to be an easy insurance fraud stakeout to shake off the trauma from his last job involving a demonically possessed young boy. This gig...
- 10/30/2024
- by Geof Capodanno
- bloody-disgusting.com
One of the year’s most anticipated and epic musical scores won’t be in the running for an Academy Award.
Warner Bros.’ “Dune: Part Two,” directed by Denis Villeneuve, was met with critical acclaim when it hit theaters in March. Both critics and audiences lauded the film’s visuals, storytelling, and, most notably, the music score by Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer. However, Zimmer’s powerful and evocative score for the sci-fi epic is not eligible to be submitted for this year’s Oscars due to surpassing the Academy’s limit on pre-existing music; therefore, it cannot be nominated in the best original score category.
The Academy’s rule states: “In cases such as sequels and franchises from any media, the score must not use more than 20% of pre-existing themes and music borrowed from previous scores in the franchise.” Since Zimmer’s composition for “Dune: Part Two” incorporates substantial...
Warner Bros.’ “Dune: Part Two,” directed by Denis Villeneuve, was met with critical acclaim when it hit theaters in March. Both critics and audiences lauded the film’s visuals, storytelling, and, most notably, the music score by Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer. However, Zimmer’s powerful and evocative score for the sci-fi epic is not eligible to be submitted for this year’s Oscars due to surpassing the Academy’s limit on pre-existing music; therefore, it cannot be nominated in the best original score category.
The Academy’s rule states: “In cases such as sequels and franchises from any media, the score must not use more than 20% of pre-existing themes and music borrowed from previous scores in the franchise.” Since Zimmer’s composition for “Dune: Part Two” incorporates substantial...
- 10/22/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Im Wettbewerb von Venedig war „The Brutalist“ eine Sensation, bescherte Brady Corbet den Regiepreis. Jetzt hat A24 den ersten US-Trailer des mehr als dreistündigen Meisterwerks veröffentlich, der in Deutschland von Universal in die Kinos gebracht wird.
In Venedig waren wir hin und weg von „The Brutalist“, Brady Corbets visionäres Großwerk über einen ungarischen Holocaust-Überlebenden, gespielt von Adrien Brody, der nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg in den USA den Auftrag von einem reichen Industriellen erhält, ein Gebäude zu errichten, wie es noch keines gab. Wir schrieben in unserer Besprechung: „Ein Film, der in Zukunft genannt werden will mit den großen und immer auch elektrisierend größenwahnsinnigen amerikanischen Epen, mit „Giganten“, „Apocalypse Now“, „Heaven’s Gate“, „There Will Be Blood“, expansiv und Welten erschaffend, aber immer spürbar persönlich und intim.“
In Venedig gab’s den Regiepreis sowie den Beifall der Kritik. Jetzt hat A24 den ersten US-Trailer von „The Brutalist“ veröffentlicht. Universal wird den Film in die deutschen Kinos bringen.
In Venedig waren wir hin und weg von „The Brutalist“, Brady Corbets visionäres Großwerk über einen ungarischen Holocaust-Überlebenden, gespielt von Adrien Brody, der nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg in den USA den Auftrag von einem reichen Industriellen erhält, ein Gebäude zu errichten, wie es noch keines gab. Wir schrieben in unserer Besprechung: „Ein Film, der in Zukunft genannt werden will mit den großen und immer auch elektrisierend größenwahnsinnigen amerikanischen Epen, mit „Giganten“, „Apocalypse Now“, „Heaven’s Gate“, „There Will Be Blood“, expansiv und Welten erschaffend, aber immer spürbar persönlich und intim.“
In Venedig gab’s den Regiepreis sowie den Beifall der Kritik. Jetzt hat A24 den ersten US-Trailer von „The Brutalist“ veröffentlicht. Universal wird den Film in die deutschen Kinos bringen.
- 10/22/2024
- by Thomas Schultze
- Spot - Media & Film
In this line of work (writing about movies), hyperbole and festival hype can be a real problem. Sometimes, a film will play a festival to rapturous acclaim, only to then finally be released with a shrug. It's not even that these sorts of films end up being bad, it's just that it's very hard to live up to all that hype. I try very hard to tread carefully with these sorts of things — I don't want to oversell something. But let me tell you this: when it comes to Brady Corbet's "The Brutalist," believe the hype. Corbet's latest movie premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where it was met with almost universal acclaim. It's played other festivals since then, and again and again, viewers are blown away. Having seen the film for myself, I can attest to its strengths: this movie is the real deal, folks. In fact,...
- 10/22/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Getting your film seen is the biggest challenge for up-and-coming indie filmmakers in an industry landscape that’s changing faster than ever before. “How to Get Your Film Seen: New Takes on Audience, Funding, and Buyers” will provide a fresh look at a classic challenge at IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking Summit, taking place in Los Angeles on November 2.
This will include groundbreaking research from Keri Putnam’s Independent Film Audience & Landscape Study; the surprising resources of branded content from Brian Newman, principal at Sub-Genre Films; and Fast distribution insights from Sam Harowitz, senior VP, content acquisition and partnerships, Tubi.
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Putnam, who created her study as a Shorenstein Center fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, spent 11 years as the CEO and executive director of the Sundance Institute. As the president of production at Miramax Films, she oversaw the production...
This will include groundbreaking research from Keri Putnam’s Independent Film Audience & Landscape Study; the surprising resources of branded content from Brian Newman, principal at Sub-Genre Films; and Fast distribution insights from Sam Harowitz, senior VP, content acquisition and partnerships, Tubi.
Purchase Early Bird Discount Tickets for the Future of Filmmaking Summit
Putnam, who created her study as a Shorenstein Center fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, spent 11 years as the CEO and executive director of the Sundance Institute. As the president of production at Miramax Films, she oversaw the production...
- 10/16/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Prime Video is gearing up for Prime Day with some exciting deals, and you don’t have to wait until the big day to score major discounts. Starting October 7, Prime members can save up to 50% on a selection of movies and TV shows, making it a perfect opportunity to build up your digital media library without breaking the bank. Whether you’re looking to buy or rent, there are plenty of options to explore, and the savings are significant. The best part? You don’t have to keep checking for price drops yourself. If a movie you’re eyeing is still too expensive, services like CheapCharts make it easy to track prices. Just add your desired titles to their wishlist, and they’ll notify you when the price goes down. Among the discounted titles are Harold and the Purple Crayon for just $8.99 and the original Joker movie at $6.99. There are other options like Fall Guy,...
- 10/8/2024
- by Nafees Ahmed
- High on Films
NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings.
Museum of Modern Art
As the career-spanning Johnnie To retrospective continues, a Samuel L. Jackson series includes Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, and Jungle Fever on 35mm.
Bam
A Duras-Akerman double bill plays Sunday.
Film at Lincoln Center
NYFF Revivals continues with films by Robert Bresson, Raymond Depardon, and Clive Barker, Compensation, and more.
Film Forum
A George Stevens retrospective begins; restorations of The Devil, Probably and Lancelot du lac continue; Shane screens on Sunday.
Anthology Film Archives
“Kill Yr Landlords” includes work by John Schlesinger, Hal Ashby, and Nikos Papatakis; films by Dovzhenko and Dreyer play in “Essential Cinema.”
Roxy Cinema
Apocalypse Now: Final Cut plays Friday.
Museum of the Moving Image
A Frank Oz retrospective begins; Burden of Dreams and Fitzcarraldo both screen.
Metrograph
Pulp Fiction, There Will Be Blood, The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice, Lolita, and...
Museum of Modern Art
As the career-spanning Johnnie To retrospective continues, a Samuel L. Jackson series includes Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, and Jungle Fever on 35mm.
Bam
A Duras-Akerman double bill plays Sunday.
Film at Lincoln Center
NYFF Revivals continues with films by Robert Bresson, Raymond Depardon, and Clive Barker, Compensation, and more.
Film Forum
A George Stevens retrospective begins; restorations of The Devil, Probably and Lancelot du lac continue; Shane screens on Sunday.
Anthology Film Archives
“Kill Yr Landlords” includes work by John Schlesinger, Hal Ashby, and Nikos Papatakis; films by Dovzhenko and Dreyer play in “Essential Cinema.”
Roxy Cinema
Apocalypse Now: Final Cut plays Friday.
Museum of the Moving Image
A Frank Oz retrospective begins; Burden of Dreams and Fitzcarraldo both screen.
Metrograph
Pulp Fiction, There Will Be Blood, The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice, Lolita, and...
- 10/4/2024
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
“The Bikeriders” is taking a trip from original to adapted screenplay Oscar consideration.
Focus Features’ drama, directed and written by Jeff Nichols, will compete for the Academy Award in the best adapted screenplay category, Variety has learned exclusively.
The movie stars Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy. It premiered at the 2023 Telluride Film Festival, garnering rave reviews despite the ongoing Writers Guild and Screen Actors Guild strikes. Initially scheduled for release by 20th Century Studios on December 1, 2023, the film’s launch was delayed. Focus Features later acquired the project and released it in June. Before this acquisition, Variety exclusively confirmed that although the film draws inspiration from Danny Lyon’s iconic photobook, it was initially positioned as an original screenplay. However, those plans have shifted.
Read: You can see Academy Award predictions in all 23 categories on one page on the Variety Awards Circuit: Oscars.
“The Bikeriders” tells a fictionalized...
Focus Features’ drama, directed and written by Jeff Nichols, will compete for the Academy Award in the best adapted screenplay category, Variety has learned exclusively.
The movie stars Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy. It premiered at the 2023 Telluride Film Festival, garnering rave reviews despite the ongoing Writers Guild and Screen Actors Guild strikes. Initially scheduled for release by 20th Century Studios on December 1, 2023, the film’s launch was delayed. Focus Features later acquired the project and released it in June. Before this acquisition, Variety exclusively confirmed that although the film draws inspiration from Danny Lyon’s iconic photobook, it was initially positioned as an original screenplay. However, those plans have shifted.
Read: You can see Academy Award predictions in all 23 categories on one page on the Variety Awards Circuit: Oscars.
“The Bikeriders” tells a fictionalized...
- 10/3/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Over the years, Daniel Day-Lewis has widely become regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation. With a storied career defined by meticulous method acting and transformative performances, he has cemented his spot in the industry. In fact, the 67-year-old is most known for his commitment to authenticity in films like There Will Be Blood, Lincoln, and Gangs of New York. With the actor being so iconic, it might be hard to imagine him ever being forced into a role that today would be deemed highly controversial.
Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln | Credits: 20th Century Fox
However, in the beginning stages of his career, Day-Lewis was thrust into a situation that forced him to wear blackface. Although it may be controversial now, the situation made the actor determined to retaliate in a way only he could—a genius, yet diabolical plan.
Daniel Day-Lewis’s childhood revenge
Ever since Daniel Day-Lewis was 12 years old,...
Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln | Credits: 20th Century Fox
However, in the beginning stages of his career, Day-Lewis was thrust into a situation that forced him to wear blackface. Although it may be controversial now, the situation made the actor determined to retaliate in a way only he could—a genius, yet diabolical plan.
Daniel Day-Lewis’s childhood revenge
Ever since Daniel Day-Lewis was 12 years old,...
- 10/3/2024
- by Prathika Prashant
- FandomWire
Writer-director Brady Corbet doesn’t see much difference between constructing a skyscraper and making a movie.
“There are so many similarities,” says Corbet, whose new film “The Brutalist,” which dramatizes the concessions architects are forced to accept, is also an allegory of Hollywood. “We’re usually working for a client. The infrastructure involved is enormous. The number of people required to run these operations is immense, and there are so many compromises you have to make. There aren’t many art forms with so many cooks in the kitchen.”
“The Brutalist” is more concerned with constructing monuments than making movies, but its story seems to be informed by Corbet’s personal experiences with art and commerce. It centers on László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a Hungarian Jewish architect, who arrives in America after being interned at Buchenwald. His path intersects with that of a preening industrialist, Harrison Lee Van Buren (Guy Pearce...
“There are so many similarities,” says Corbet, whose new film “The Brutalist,” which dramatizes the concessions architects are forced to accept, is also an allegory of Hollywood. “We’re usually working for a client. The infrastructure involved is enormous. The number of people required to run these operations is immense, and there are so many compromises you have to make. There aren’t many art forms with so many cooks in the kitchen.”
“The Brutalist” is more concerned with constructing monuments than making movies, but its story seems to be informed by Corbet’s personal experiences with art and commerce. It centers on László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a Hungarian Jewish architect, who arrives in America after being interned at Buchenwald. His path intersects with that of a preening industrialist, Harrison Lee Van Buren (Guy Pearce...
- 10/3/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Very few actors in the industry can even dream of what Daniel Day-Lewis achieved in his career. The actor, often considered one of the greatest in the industry, has made a huge name for his detailed research behind every role. However, even after having 3 Oscars and numerous hits, his net worth is lower than most of his contemporaries including Denzel Washington.
Daniel Day-Lewis in Gangs of New York | Credits: Touchstone Pictures
Although Denzel Washington is only 2 years older than Daniel Day-Lewis, the latter’s net worth is not even close to the Equalizer star. With numerous box office hits, Washington has also been a commercially successful star. Interestingly, Day-Lewis, even after having such a low net worth, did not need work for 7 years before finally announcing his comeback in 2024.
Daniel Day-Lewis always prioritized quality over quantity Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood | Credits: Scott Rudin Productions
Daniel Day-Lewis has...
Daniel Day-Lewis in Gangs of New York | Credits: Touchstone Pictures
Although Denzel Washington is only 2 years older than Daniel Day-Lewis, the latter’s net worth is not even close to the Equalizer star. With numerous box office hits, Washington has also been a commercially successful star. Interestingly, Day-Lewis, even after having such a low net worth, did not need work for 7 years before finally announcing his comeback in 2024.
Daniel Day-Lewis always prioritized quality over quantity Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood | Credits: Scott Rudin Productions
Daniel Day-Lewis has...
- 10/3/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
After seven years, Daniel Day-Lewis is confirmed to have ended his retirement. Yay! More on the news below.
Earlier this year, we ran a story about Daniel Day-Lewis Not ending his retirement. The actor’s friend and collaborator Jim Sheridan had been chatting to ScreenDaily about trying to lure Day-Lewis out of retirement, but the actor was adamant he wasn’t going to be making a comeback.
Well, that seems to have changed now. There were rumours yesterday that Day-Lewis has returned to acting after he was spotted on the set of Anemone, a film directed by his son Ronan Day-Lewis. The news has now been confirmed by Focus Features in a statement (via Variety) that also confirms that the two generations of Day-Lewis men have collaborated on the script.
“We could not be more excited to partner with a brilliant visual artist in Ronan Day-Lewis on his first feature...
Earlier this year, we ran a story about Daniel Day-Lewis Not ending his retirement. The actor’s friend and collaborator Jim Sheridan had been chatting to ScreenDaily about trying to lure Day-Lewis out of retirement, but the actor was adamant he wasn’t going to be making a comeback.
Well, that seems to have changed now. There were rumours yesterday that Day-Lewis has returned to acting after he was spotted on the set of Anemone, a film directed by his son Ronan Day-Lewis. The news has now been confirmed by Focus Features in a statement (via Variety) that also confirms that the two generations of Day-Lewis men have collaborated on the script.
“We could not be more excited to partner with a brilliant visual artist in Ronan Day-Lewis on his first feature...
- 10/2/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Acclaimed actor Daniel Day-Lewis is coming out of retirement to appear in a new film directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis. The film, titled “Anemone,” marks the senior Day-Lewis’s first acting role since 2017 and the younger Day-Lewis’s first time directing a feature film.
Day-Lewis, 67, is best known for his intense method acting performances, which have earned him three Academy Awards. He last starred in “Phantom Thread” before announcing his retirement in 2017. Now, he will take on the lead role in “Anemone” while also co-writing the screenplay with his son.
The film explores relationships between family members such as fathers, sons, and brothers. It is currently filming on location in Manchester, England. Ronan Day-Lewis, 26, makes his directorial debut with “Anemone” after previously directing a short film and music video. As a first-time feature director, he will be guiding a cast that includes his famous father as well as other notable actors.
Day-Lewis, 67, is best known for his intense method acting performances, which have earned him three Academy Awards. He last starred in “Phantom Thread” before announcing his retirement in 2017. Now, he will take on the lead role in “Anemone” while also co-writing the screenplay with his son.
The film explores relationships between family members such as fathers, sons, and brothers. It is currently filming on location in Manchester, England. Ronan Day-Lewis, 26, makes his directorial debut with “Anemone” after previously directing a short film and music video. As a first-time feature director, he will be guiding a cast that includes his famous father as well as other notable actors.
- 10/2/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
2017 hatte der dreifache Oscargewinner seinen Rückzug als Schauspieler angekündigt. In „Anemone”, dem Regiedebüt seines Sohnes Ronan Day-Lewis, feiert er nun sein Comeback vor der Kamera.
Daniel Day-Lewis, hier bei der Oscarverleihung 2013, als er für seine Rolle in „Lincoln“ ausgezeichnet wurde, feiert nach sieben Jahren sein Comeback auf der Leinwand (Credit: Imago / Upi Photo)
Nachdem Daniel Day-Lewis, für seine Rollen in „Mein linker Fuß“, „There Will Be Blood“ und „Lincoln“ mit einem Oscar ausgezeichnet, 2017 seinen Rückzug von der Leinwand angekündigt hatte, feiert der 67-Jährige nun sein Comeback.
Wie US-Branchenmedien berichten, übernimmt Daniel Day-Lewis die Hauptrolle in „Anemone“, dem Regiedebüt seines Sohnes Ronan Day-Lewis, zu dem beide gemeinsam auch das Drehbuch geschrieben haben.
Zur Handlung des Films, der als eine Erkundung der komplizierten Beziehungen zwischen Vätern, Söhnen und Brüdern sowie der Dynamik der familiären Bindungen beschrieben wird, ist nichts bekannt.
Daniel Day-Lewis wird bei „Anemone“ wieder mit Focus Features, dem Studio hinter...
Daniel Day-Lewis, hier bei der Oscarverleihung 2013, als er für seine Rolle in „Lincoln“ ausgezeichnet wurde, feiert nach sieben Jahren sein Comeback auf der Leinwand (Credit: Imago / Upi Photo)
Nachdem Daniel Day-Lewis, für seine Rollen in „Mein linker Fuß“, „There Will Be Blood“ und „Lincoln“ mit einem Oscar ausgezeichnet, 2017 seinen Rückzug von der Leinwand angekündigt hatte, feiert der 67-Jährige nun sein Comeback.
Wie US-Branchenmedien berichten, übernimmt Daniel Day-Lewis die Hauptrolle in „Anemone“, dem Regiedebüt seines Sohnes Ronan Day-Lewis, zu dem beide gemeinsam auch das Drehbuch geschrieben haben.
Zur Handlung des Films, der als eine Erkundung der komplizierten Beziehungen zwischen Vätern, Söhnen und Brüdern sowie der Dynamik der familiären Bindungen beschrieben wird, ist nichts bekannt.
Daniel Day-Lewis wird bei „Anemone“ wieder mit Focus Features, dem Studio hinter...
- 10/2/2024
- by Jochen Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
Daniel Day-Lewis said he was through with acting after 2017’s “The Phantom Thread” but his son Ronan has got him back in front of the camera. The pair co-wrote the script for “Anemone,” which explores the relationships between fathers, sons and brothers. This marks the directorial debut for Ronan Day-Lewis, who is also an accomplished artist. Filming is underway in the UK on this Focus Features flick which co-stars Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green.
Ronan has recruited some top tier talent behind-the-camera as well. The cinematographer is Ben Fordesman, who won a British Independent Film Award for his lensing of “Saint Maud.” The costume designer is Jane Petrie, who collected an Emmy for “The Crown” and a BAFTA for “The Essex Serpent.” And the production designer is BAFTA nominee Chris Oddy (“The Zone of Interest”).
No word as to when the film will be finished but...
Ronan has recruited some top tier talent behind-the-camera as well. The cinematographer is Ben Fordesman, who won a British Independent Film Award for his lensing of “Saint Maud.” The costume designer is Jane Petrie, who collected an Emmy for “The Crown” and a BAFTA for “The Essex Serpent.” And the production designer is BAFTA nominee Chris Oddy (“The Zone of Interest”).
No word as to when the film will be finished but...
- 10/1/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
An actor coming out of retirement for one last movie? Now that’ll be the day. A world class, three-time Oscar winning actor coming out of retirement for one last movie, though? Well that'll be the Day-Lewis. Daniel Day-Lewis, to be precise. Yes, you read that right folks — the My Left Foot, Lincoln, and There Will Be Blood star is officially getting ready to make his first film appearance since 2017’s Phantom Thread. Per Variety's reporting, the actor — who formally announced he was hanging up his acting boots seven years ago — will be playing the lead in his son Ronan Day-Lewis’ feature directorial debut, Anemone.
Co-written by the father-son Day-Lewis duo, Anemone's plot specifics are currently being kept under wraps, but the film has been described as an exploration of "the dynamics of familial bonds", with fathers, sons, and brothers' relationships all set to be placed under the microscope in the movie.
Co-written by the father-son Day-Lewis duo, Anemone's plot specifics are currently being kept under wraps, but the film has been described as an exploration of "the dynamics of familial bonds", with fathers, sons, and brothers' relationships all set to be placed under the microscope in the movie.
- 10/1/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Daniel Day-Lewis is making his return to feature acting with his son at the helm.
Day-Lewis is set to star in the film Anemone from first-time director Ronan Day-Lewis. Hailing from Focus Features and Plan B, the movie marks Daniel Day-Lewis’ first acting role since 2017’s Phantom Thread, which the Oscar-winning performer had said would be his final project before retiring.
The father and son duo co-wrote the script that explores family bonds, specifically those involving fathers, sons and brothers. Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green round out the cast.
“We could not be more excited to partner with a brilliant visual artist in Ronan Day-Lewis on his first feature film alongside Daniel Day-Lewis as his creative collaborator,” Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski said in a statement. “They have written a truly exceptional script, and we look forward to bringing their shared vision to audiences alongside the...
Day-Lewis is set to star in the film Anemone from first-time director Ronan Day-Lewis. Hailing from Focus Features and Plan B, the movie marks Daniel Day-Lewis’ first acting role since 2017’s Phantom Thread, which the Oscar-winning performer had said would be his final project before retiring.
The father and son duo co-wrote the script that explores family bonds, specifically those involving fathers, sons and brothers. Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green round out the cast.
“We could not be more excited to partner with a brilliant visual artist in Ronan Day-Lewis on his first feature film alongside Daniel Day-Lewis as his creative collaborator,” Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski said in a statement. “They have written a truly exceptional script, and we look forward to bringing their shared vision to audiences alongside the...
- 10/1/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Daniel Day-Lewis, widely considered one of the greatest actors of his generation, is emerging from retirement after seven years away from the big screen. He’s starring in Focus Features and Plan B’s upcoming film “Anemone,” which marks the directorial debut of his son, Ronan Day-Lewis.
Daniel Day-Lewis and Ronan Day-Lewis co-wrote the film, described as an exploration of the intricate relationships between fathers, sons and brothers as well as the “dynamics of familial bonds.” Daniel Day-Lewis will lead the cast of “Anemone” his first acting gig since 2017’s “Phantom Thread,” alongside Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green.
“We could not be more excited to partner with a brilliant visual artist in Ronan Day-Lewis on his first feature film alongside Daniel Day-Lewis as his creative collaborator,” Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski said in a statement. “They have written a truly exceptional script, and we look forward...
Daniel Day-Lewis and Ronan Day-Lewis co-wrote the film, described as an exploration of the intricate relationships between fathers, sons and brothers as well as the “dynamics of familial bonds.” Daniel Day-Lewis will lead the cast of “Anemone” his first acting gig since 2017’s “Phantom Thread,” alongside Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green.
“We could not be more excited to partner with a brilliant visual artist in Ronan Day-Lewis on his first feature film alongside Daniel Day-Lewis as his creative collaborator,” Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski said in a statement. “They have written a truly exceptional script, and we look forward...
- 10/1/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin and Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Update: Daniel Day-Lewis is in fact returning to acting in Focus Features and Plan B’s Anemone from Ronan Day-Lewis.
The feature is from first time director Ronan Day-Lewis, the son of the 3x Oscar winning actor. Father and son wrote the screenplay which explores the intricate relationships between fathers, sons and brothers and the dynamics of familial bonds. The last time Day-Lewis was on the big screen was Focus Features’ Paul Thomas Anderson movie Phantom Thread in 2017.
Daniel Day-Lewis will star with Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green.
Ben Fordesman (Love Lies Bleeding) is the Director of Photography, Jane Petrie (The Crown) is the Costume Designer and Chris Oddy (Zone of Interest) is the Production Designer.
Focus Features Chairman, Peter Kujawski said: “We could not be more excited to partner with a brilliant visual artist in Ronan Day-Lewis on his first feature film alongside Daniel Day-Lewis as his creative collaborator.
The feature is from first time director Ronan Day-Lewis, the son of the 3x Oscar winning actor. Father and son wrote the screenplay which explores the intricate relationships between fathers, sons and brothers and the dynamics of familial bonds. The last time Day-Lewis was on the big screen was Focus Features’ Paul Thomas Anderson movie Phantom Thread in 2017.
Daniel Day-Lewis will star with Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green.
Ben Fordesman (Love Lies Bleeding) is the Director of Photography, Jane Petrie (The Crown) is the Costume Designer and Chris Oddy (Zone of Interest) is the Production Designer.
Focus Features Chairman, Peter Kujawski said: “We could not be more excited to partner with a brilliant visual artist in Ronan Day-Lewis on his first feature film alongside Daniel Day-Lewis as his creative collaborator.
- 10/1/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Seven years after announcing he was quitting acting, multiple Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis is starring in his son Ronan Day-Lewis’s feature directorial debut Anemone for Focus Features and Plan B.
Production is underway in Manchester, England. Day-Lewis Sr. stars alongside Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green in the project, which explores the intricate relationships between fathers, sons and brothers, and the dynamics of familial bonds.
Father and son have co-written the screenplay. Ben Fordesman (Love Lies Bleeding) is the director of photography, Jane Petrie (The Crown) is the costume designer, and Chris Oddy (The Zone Of Interest) is the production designer.
Production is underway in Manchester, England. Day-Lewis Sr. stars alongside Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green in the project, which explores the intricate relationships between fathers, sons and brothers, and the dynamics of familial bonds.
Father and son have co-written the screenplay. Ben Fordesman (Love Lies Bleeding) is the director of photography, Jane Petrie (The Crown) is the costume designer, and Chris Oddy (The Zone Of Interest) is the production designer.
- 10/1/2024
- ScreenDaily
Seven years after announcing he was quitting acting, multiple Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis is starring in his son Ronan Day-Lewis’s feature directorial debut Anemone for Focus Features and Plan B
Production is underway in Manchester, England. Day-Lewis Sr. stars alongside Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green in the project, which explores the intricate relationships between fathers, sons and brothers, and the dynamics of familial bonds.
Father and son have co-written the screenplay. Ben Fordesman (Love Lies Bleeding) is the director of photography, Jane Petrie (The Crown) is the costume designer, and Chris Oddy (The Zone Of Interest) is the production designer.
Production is underway in Manchester, England. Day-Lewis Sr. stars alongside Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green in the project, which explores the intricate relationships between fathers, sons and brothers, and the dynamics of familial bonds.
Father and son have co-written the screenplay. Ben Fordesman (Love Lies Bleeding) is the director of photography, Jane Petrie (The Crown) is the costume designer, and Chris Oddy (The Zone Of Interest) is the production designer.
- 10/1/2024
- ScreenDaily
British actor Daniel Day-Lewis is often described as one of the most celebrated actors in the history of cinema. To further solidify this, the actor has also won a number of high-profile awards, including three Oscars and two Golden Globe Awards, among others.
Daniel Day-Lewis in Phantom Thread | Credits: Focus Features
But after his participation in the Academy Award-nominated movie Phantom Thread in 2017, he completely disappeared from the acting business. However, much to the delight of his fans, he was recently spotted with a Game of Thrones actor filming a movie titled Avelyn.
Internet Overjoyed as Daniel Day-Lewis Breaks Retirement for New Film With Sean Bean
The entire Hollywood fraternity, as well as fans, were shocked when Daniel Day-Lewis announced his retirement from acting in 2017. This was soon after he had filmed Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread. The viewers were eager to know his reasoning behind this abrupt decision.
Daniel Day-Lewis in Phantom Thread | Credits: Focus Features
But after his participation in the Academy Award-nominated movie Phantom Thread in 2017, he completely disappeared from the acting business. However, much to the delight of his fans, he was recently spotted with a Game of Thrones actor filming a movie titled Avelyn.
Internet Overjoyed as Daniel Day-Lewis Breaks Retirement for New Film With Sean Bean
The entire Hollywood fraternity, as well as fans, were shocked when Daniel Day-Lewis announced his retirement from acting in 2017. This was soon after he had filmed Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread. The viewers were eager to know his reasoning behind this abrupt decision.
- 10/1/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
Update, 5:20pm Et on 10/1/2024: Focus Features has confirmed that Daniel Day-Lewis is coming out of retirement to star in a new film called "Anemone," co-written by Daniel Day-Lewis and his son, Ronan Day-Lewis. Ronan, a painter and visual artist, will make his feature directorial debut with this project, and the movie will co-star Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, and Safia Oakley-Green. Ben Fordesman ("Love Lies Bleeding") will serve as the director of photography, Jane Petrie ("The Crown") is the costume designer, while Chris Oddy ("Zone of Interest") will be the movie's production designer. "Anemone" will explore "the intricate relationships between fathers, sons and brothers, and the dynamics of familial bonds." Focus Features and Plan B are partnering on the original movie, and Universal Pictures International will distribute the film. Our original story from this morning follows below.
This is not a drill: Daniel Day-Lewis, one of the...
This is not a drill: Daniel Day-Lewis, one of the...
- 10/1/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott in ‘Bring Them Down’ (Photo Courtesy of Fantastic Fest)
Bring Them Down starring Christopher Abbott, Barry Keoghan, Colm Meaney, and Nora-Jane Noone was named Best Picture at the 2024 Fantastic Fest held September 19-26 in Austin, TX. The annual festival spotlights the best in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and action. Screenings at the popular festival have included the world or US premieres of critically acclaimed films including Smile, Frankenweenie, Parasite, Jojo Rabbit, John Wick, and There Will Be Blood.
“Our jurors faced the formidable challenge of selecting winners from a remarkable array of stories, each representing different cultures and perspectives. Their task was not easy, but it truly reflects what Fantastic Fest is all about: embracing the richness of global cinema and the shared human experiences that unite us all,” stated Annick Mahnert, Director of Programming for Fantastic Fest.
“Main Competition” Features
Best Picture: Bring Them Down,...
Bring Them Down starring Christopher Abbott, Barry Keoghan, Colm Meaney, and Nora-Jane Noone was named Best Picture at the 2024 Fantastic Fest held September 19-26 in Austin, TX. The annual festival spotlights the best in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and action. Screenings at the popular festival have included the world or US premieres of critically acclaimed films including Smile, Frankenweenie, Parasite, Jojo Rabbit, John Wick, and There Will Be Blood.
“Our jurors faced the formidable challenge of selecting winners from a remarkable array of stories, each representing different cultures and perspectives. Their task was not easy, but it truly reflects what Fantastic Fest is all about: embracing the richness of global cinema and the shared human experiences that unite us all,” stated Annick Mahnert, Director of Programming for Fantastic Fest.
“Main Competition” Features
Best Picture: Bring Them Down,...
- 9/25/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Here at JoBlo, we love physical media – Especially 4K discs. To a lot of us, the 4K revolution has really given some of our favourite movies new life, with the format allowing us to see pristine versions of classic films that come the closest to presenting them in a way that allows us to experience them the way first run audiences did when they came out. While DVD and Blu-ray were both great for their time, 4K is miraculous, with movies like The Crow looking better in this format than they have since their original theatrical runs. One of the reasons is that the people doing the 4K restorations usually go back to a movie’s negative to make it look as good as it can, and the people restoring these films are passionate (even if some efforts have been controversial).
Yet, some of our favorite movies still aren’t available in 4K.
Yet, some of our favorite movies still aren’t available in 4K.
- 9/21/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Daniel Day-Lewis breaking character? It’s like seeing Superman trip over his own cape. Known for his legendary method acting, this guy doesn’t just play roles, he becomes them. But in one rare, behind-the-scenes moment, Day-Lewis did the unthinkable—he snapped out of character, and it was gloriously painful to watch.
Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood | Scott Rudin Productions
Imagine the most committed actor of our time dropping the intensity for a split second, making you wonder if the universe just glitched. This rare peek into his process is almost jarring, but also kind of amazing. It’s like watching a magician fumble a card trick—you just can’t look away. It’s the kind of footage you have to see to believe—because even legends have their moments!
Daniel Day-Lewis Breaks Character in Rare There Will Be Blood Clip, and Fans Are Shook Daniel Day-Lewis...
Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood | Scott Rudin Productions
Imagine the most committed actor of our time dropping the intensity for a split second, making you wonder if the universe just glitched. This rare peek into his process is almost jarring, but also kind of amazing. It’s like watching a magician fumble a card trick—you just can’t look away. It’s the kind of footage you have to see to believe—because even legends have their moments!
Daniel Day-Lewis Breaks Character in Rare There Will Be Blood Clip, and Fans Are Shook Daniel Day-Lewis...
- 9/19/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
Nominations voting is from January 8-12, 2025, with official Oscar nominations announced January 17, 2025. Final voting is February 11-18, 2025. And finally, the 97th Oscars telecast will be broadcast on Sunday, March 2 and air live on ABC at 7:00 p.m. Et/ 4:00 p.m. Pt. We update our picks through awards season, so keep checking IndieWire for all our 2025 Oscar predictions.
The State of the Race
If there is one major Oscar race that has changed the most due to the Academy’s push to become more globally-minded, it is the Best Director race. Recent surprise nominees, from “Anatomy of a Fall” filmmaker Justine Triet last year to “Triangle of Sadness” director Ruben Östlund and “Drive My Car” director Ryusuke Hamaguchi the years prior, have often been directors that appealed more to the tastes of international voters.
Fast forward to now, and that sort of Cannes crowd really is leading the conversation...
The State of the Race
If there is one major Oscar race that has changed the most due to the Academy’s push to become more globally-minded, it is the Best Director race. Recent surprise nominees, from “Anatomy of a Fall” filmmaker Justine Triet last year to “Triangle of Sadness” director Ruben Östlund and “Drive My Car” director Ryusuke Hamaguchi the years prior, have often been directors that appealed more to the tastes of international voters.
Fast forward to now, and that sort of Cannes crowd really is leading the conversation...
- 9/19/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Shudder has acquired the rights to “The Rule of Jenny Pen,” a thriller about a stroke-ridden judge trying to stop an elderly psychopath that stars Oscar-nominee John Lithgow and Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush. The film was directed by James Ashcroft, who co-wrote the screenplay with Eli Kent.
The deal covers distribution in North America, the U.K. and Ireland. Shudder is owned by AMC Networks and is a streaming service focused on horror, thriller and supernatural movies and shows. “The Rule of Jenny Pen” will have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024 later this month, and will debut on the streamer in 2025.
Ashcroft made his feature debut with “Coming Home in the Dark,” which world premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Lithgow has appeared in such films as “Terms of Endearment,” “Cliffhanger” and “The World According to Garp.” On TV, he won Emmys for his work on “Dexter,” “Third Rock From the Sun” and “The Crown.
The deal covers distribution in North America, the U.K. and Ireland. Shudder is owned by AMC Networks and is a streaming service focused on horror, thriller and supernatural movies and shows. “The Rule of Jenny Pen” will have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024 later this month, and will debut on the streamer in 2025.
Ashcroft made his feature debut with “Coming Home in the Dark,” which world premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Lithgow has appeared in such films as “Terms of Endearment,” “Cliffhanger” and “The World According to Garp.” On TV, he won Emmys for his work on “Dexter,” “Third Rock From the Sun” and “The Crown.
- 9/12/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Any kid who ever dreamed of striding the boards, meticulously prepping for their glamorous on-camera close-up, or adorning the walls of teenagers all over the world as the most fetching heartthrob on the planet, did not entertain for a second that steady work as less-than-studly screen presence like M Emmet Walsh could be its own gloriously gruff reward. If you were born with a face that looked like it went 12 rounds with Sonny Liston before exiting the birth canal, or walked in heels like they were a pair of Carhartts, you're probably destined to be a working stiff like the rest of us for the remainder of your life.
And there is dignity in this. There is meaning. And not to get your hopes up too high, but if you can strut across the stage like you were born to it, hold the gaze of a camera, or fire off one-liners with buffoonish aplomb,...
And there is dignity in this. There is meaning. And not to get your hopes up too high, but if you can strut across the stage like you were born to it, hold the gaze of a camera, or fire off one-liners with buffoonish aplomb,...
- 9/9/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
A monumental triumph of independent filmmaking is coming to a cinema near you. Brady Corbet’s 3.5-hour-long, seven-years-in-the-making historical epic The Brutalist finally secured a U.S. distribution deal over the weekend. The movie, which won Corbet the Venice Film Festival’s best director prize Saturday, will be released by indie tastemaker A24 sometime later this year with a major awards season campaign expected to follow.
The buzz around The Brutalist has been building into a roar ever since its first press screening in Italy a little over a week ago. First came the curious talk surrounding the 10-minute intermission that bisects the movie — a commercially challenging choice that nonetheless feels integral to its construction. Then there were excited comparisons to Paul Thomas Anderson’s There Will Be Blood, or favorable references to the works of László Nemes and Jonathan Glazer. Awards season pundits, meanwhile, have already projected the film’s star,...
The buzz around The Brutalist has been building into a roar ever since its first press screening in Italy a little over a week ago. First came the curious talk surrounding the 10-minute intermission that bisects the movie — a commercially challenging choice that nonetheless feels integral to its construction. Then there were excited comparisons to Paul Thomas Anderson’s There Will Be Blood, or favorable references to the works of László Nemes and Jonathan Glazer. Awards season pundits, meanwhile, have already projected the film’s star,...
- 9/9/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
FX’s “Shōgun” dominated the Creative Arts Emmys on Sunday, taking home 14 trophies during the second half of the two-part ceremony held at the Peacock Theatre in downtown L.A.
FX’s costume drama entered the weekend leading in overall nominations with a tally of 25 Emmy nominations this year.
Overall, FX dominated the weekend with 27 wins, followed by Netflix with 18 wins. HBO and Max together collected a total of eight Emmy awards. Hulu, Disney+, Apple TV+ and NBC won seven Emmys apiece.
FX’s haul was paced by “Shōgun,” a big-bet effort that is set in feudal Japan. The series claimed the win in virtually every Creative Arts category in which it was nominated. This included guest actor in a drama for Nestor Carbonell as well as nods for casting, cinematography, costumes, hairstyling, makeup (non prosthetic), prosthetic makeup, main title design, picture editing, production design, sound editing, sound mixing, stunt performance and visual effects.
FX’s costume drama entered the weekend leading in overall nominations with a tally of 25 Emmy nominations this year.
Overall, FX dominated the weekend with 27 wins, followed by Netflix with 18 wins. HBO and Max together collected a total of eight Emmy awards. Hulu, Disney+, Apple TV+ and NBC won seven Emmys apiece.
FX’s haul was paced by “Shōgun,” a big-bet effort that is set in feudal Japan. The series claimed the win in virtually every Creative Arts category in which it was nominated. This included guest actor in a drama for Nestor Carbonell as well as nods for casting, cinematography, costumes, hairstyling, makeup (non prosthetic), prosthetic makeup, main title design, picture editing, production design, sound editing, sound mixing, stunt performance and visual effects.
- 9/8/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay and Carolyn Giardina
- Variety Film + TV
This may not be a truth universally acknowledged, but I tend to find that one of the great pleasures in life is getting absolutely bodied by an unremarkable British weepy; in the right hands, a pair of overqualified actors, some very handsome cinematography, and just the right amount of stiff-upper-lip devastation in the face of life’s calamities might be all it takes for a movie to tap into your tear ducts like it’s drilling for oil. In that sense, “We Live in Time” is effectively “Brooklyn” director John Crowley’s “There Will Be Blood.” Which isn’t to say that his latest film dries you out with Daniel Plainview-like relish (this is the kind of love story whose power stems from the stifled catharsis of its sick restraint), only that it seizes on what its slightly pornographic sub-genre has done best since the days of “Brief Encounter”:...
- 9/7/2024
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Out of the gate with its Vista-Vision logo and overture, The Brutalist promises the kind of grand Hollywood epic, and old-school cinematic hubris, that more or less went away 40 years ago with Micheal Cimino’s Heaven’s Gate and Sergio Leone’s Once Upon A Time In America. In recent years, it felt as if that might be forever. Although there have been signs of its revival, particularly with a pair of P.T. Anderson films, There Will Be Blood and The Master. Do three films over the last 15 years make an emerging trend? In our world of the digital and the overly fixed-in-post, these are rare birds to be cherished. Director Brady Corbet, whose previous film, Vox Lux turned some heads a few years ago, leaps...
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- 9/7/2024
- Screen Anarchy
As the 51st Telluride Film Festival winds down and the 81st Venice Film Festival kicks off, both have been – as expected – host to a number of highly anticipated films, a good chunk of which have been met with praise. We already covered the raves for Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night out of Telluride that could thrust it into awards contention, but what else has blown audiences away on the festival circuit over the weekend? Let’s take a look!
The Venice Film Festival is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious festivals out there, so it’s no surprise that some serious Oscar contenders have already had their debuts. With Maria, Angelina Jolie is now an odds-on favorite for at least a nomination, starring as famed soprano Maria Callas. After an eight-minute standing ovation, we can already see her taking home the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. Tabloid gossip was part...
The Venice Film Festival is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious festivals out there, so it’s no surprise that some serious Oscar contenders have already had their debuts. With Maria, Angelina Jolie is now an odds-on favorite for at least a nomination, starring as famed soprano Maria Callas. After an eight-minute standing ovation, we can already see her taking home the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. Tabloid gossip was part...
- 9/2/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Drew Starkey didn’t audition for Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer” — instead, the project found him.
The 30-year-old “Outer Banks” star was sending in self-tapes for various other projects when Guadagnino was shown one of Starkey’s by a producer friend. Then, Starkey got a call that the “Challengers” and “Call Me by Your Name” director would like to get breakfast with him.
“I was like, ‘Ok, that’s insane,'” Starkey tells Variety over Zoom from his L.A. home. He’s sporting a buzzcut and mustache, and his black tee is contrasted by a psychedelic painting serving as the background. Over the next couple of months, the two shared many more meals as Guadagnino explained his vision for “Queer,” his adaptation of Beat Generation writer William S. Burroughs’ 1985 novel. Eventually, Starkey taped for Eugene Allerton, a young student in 1950s Mexico City who American expat William Lee (Daniel Craig...
The 30-year-old “Outer Banks” star was sending in self-tapes for various other projects when Guadagnino was shown one of Starkey’s by a producer friend. Then, Starkey got a call that the “Challengers” and “Call Me by Your Name” director would like to get breakfast with him.
“I was like, ‘Ok, that’s insane,'” Starkey tells Variety over Zoom from his L.A. home. He’s sporting a buzzcut and mustache, and his black tee is contrasted by a psychedelic painting serving as the background. Over the next couple of months, the two shared many more meals as Guadagnino explained his vision for “Queer,” his adaptation of Beat Generation writer William S. Burroughs’ 1985 novel. Eventually, Starkey taped for Eugene Allerton, a young student in 1950s Mexico City who American expat William Lee (Daniel Craig...
- 9/2/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
When The Childhood of a Leader premiered at the 2015 Venice Film Festival, you had to wonder where Brady Corbet could possibly go next. There was just something wonderfully distasteful about it all: a 27-year-old American speculating on Europe’s darkest days with such brazen energy. Corbet went one better with Vox Lux‘s festival debut in 2018, switching to the States and trading the rise of a dictator with a young woman’s rise from school-shooting survivor to international pop star. Time and history do another spectacular, melancholy dance in The Brutalist, a film with faint echoes of Andrei Rublev‘s monumental ambitions and rich shades of Paul Thomas Anderson’s American myth-making. It might be the best film of the year.
The film premiered in Venice, making it three in a row for Corbet and also a trilogy of fictional biopics: each focusing on a different kind of greatness, each forged in violence and trauma.
The film premiered in Venice, making it three in a row for Corbet and also a trilogy of fictional biopics: each focusing on a different kind of greatness, each forged in violence and trauma.
- 9/1/2024
- by Rory O'Connor
- The Film Stage
Brady Corbet’s new film “The Brutalist” is impressing viewers and critics alike at the Venice Film Festival. The 215-minute historical drama tells the story of an architect and his wife navigating post-World War II America as they rebuild their lives.
Corbet directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Mona Fastvold. At over three hours long, the film includes an overture and intermission, challenging typical runtime norms. However, Corbet believes the story deserves this length. “For me, it’s about how much story there is to tell,” he said.
The movie stars Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones as László and Erzsébet Toth, the architect and his wife. It also features Guy Pearce as a wealthy client who impacts their journey. Brody’s performance in particular is garnering praise, with some predicting it could earn him awards recognition including an Oscar nomination.
Shot in 70mm film, “The Brutalist” uses an intricate style...
Corbet directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Mona Fastvold. At over three hours long, the film includes an overture and intermission, challenging typical runtime norms. However, Corbet believes the story deserves this length. “For me, it’s about how much story there is to tell,” he said.
The movie stars Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones as László and Erzsébet Toth, the architect and his wife. It also features Guy Pearce as a wealthy client who impacts their journey. Brody’s performance in particular is garnering praise, with some predicting it could earn him awards recognition including an Oscar nomination.
Shot in 70mm film, “The Brutalist” uses an intricate style...
- 9/1/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
"You can just point the camera and let the scene play out... Let the actors do what they do: tell the story." There is a brand new cinema video essay out this week from the iconic YouTube channel known as "Every Frame a Painting". They originally ran from 2014 to 2016 (we posted many back then) then stopped for a while. Now they're back preparing to release a short film called The Second. This video essay is about "The Sustained Two-Shot," which they use in their short film. The two-shot is a filmmaking / cinematography technique of framing two actors in conversation together. Sustained means it keeps going through the scene - with major examples referenced from films like Pulp Fiction, There Will Be Blood, The Dark Knight, Good Will Hunting, La La Land, The Big Lebowski, and many other classics. There's also a famously long one in Steve McQueen's Hunger. If...
- 8/28/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Denzel Washington has consistently delivered standout performances — including as a director in recent years! — across his decades-long career. He already has two Oscars to his name and could be on his way to a third Academy Award with his role in Ridley Scott‘s “Gladiator II.”
This follow-up to the 2000 Best Picture champ stars Lucius (Paul Mescal) as Lucius, the grandson of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. Lucius is forced into slavery but resolves to fight as a gladiator under the leadership of power broker Macrinus. And that’s where Washington comes in. The titanic Washington plays Macrinus, who is the mentor figure to Lucius and also opposes the rule of emperors Caracalla (Fred Hechinger) and Geta (Joseph Quinn).
We are predicting that Washington will be nominated for Best Supporting Actor alongside Samuel L. Jackson (“The Piano Lesson”), Clarence Maclin (“Sing Sing”), Kieran Culkin (“A Real Pain”), and Stanley Tucci (“Conclave...
This follow-up to the 2000 Best Picture champ stars Lucius (Paul Mescal) as Lucius, the grandson of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. Lucius is forced into slavery but resolves to fight as a gladiator under the leadership of power broker Macrinus. And that’s where Washington comes in. The titanic Washington plays Macrinus, who is the mentor figure to Lucius and also opposes the rule of emperors Caracalla (Fred Hechinger) and Geta (Joseph Quinn).
We are predicting that Washington will be nominated for Best Supporting Actor alongside Samuel L. Jackson (“The Piano Lesson”), Clarence Maclin (“Sing Sing”), Kieran Culkin (“A Real Pain”), and Stanley Tucci (“Conclave...
- 8/26/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Here’s your first look at Ciarán Hinds as Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 playing new character Dark Wizard.
The character is billed as “A dark and powerful wizard, whose origins and intentions are shrouded in secrecy, and who has a legion of magic-wielding acolytes who obey his every command — among them the three travelers who sought out the Stranger at the end of Season 1… on the Dark Wizard’s orders.”
His casting was revealed earlier this year, as Rory Kinnear and Tanya Moodie also joined the cast. At the time, no character descriptions were forthcoming.
Oscar- and BAFTA-nominated for his role in Belfast, Hinds has also starred in films including Munich, There Will Be Blood, In Bruges and Justice League as well as TV series including Game of Thrones and Rome.
Developed by J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, The Lord of the Rings series is...
The character is billed as “A dark and powerful wizard, whose origins and intentions are shrouded in secrecy, and who has a legion of magic-wielding acolytes who obey his every command — among them the three travelers who sought out the Stranger at the end of Season 1… on the Dark Wizard’s orders.”
His casting was revealed earlier this year, as Rory Kinnear and Tanya Moodie also joined the cast. At the time, no character descriptions were forthcoming.
Oscar- and BAFTA-nominated for his role in Belfast, Hinds has also starred in films including Munich, There Will Be Blood, In Bruges and Justice League as well as TV series including Game of Thrones and Rome.
Developed by J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, The Lord of the Rings series is...
- 8/23/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros is spending an apparent $140m on Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, according to a fresh report. More here.
For some time now, Warner Bros has been on an auteur recruitment drive, seeking to attract critically-admired filmmakers to its banner. The studio boss, David Zaslav, may be an arch-deleter of completed films and the architect behind the gutting of classic movie channel TCM, but he does seem to have a thing for working with visionary talent and seems willing to pay for it too.
In the past year, Warner Bros has green-lit films from ‘serious’ filmmakers and thrown some serious financial heft behind them too: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride is said to be costing $100m whilst Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 has been priced at $150m, an expensive price tag for a film releasing in the notoriously quiet month of January (although that wasn’t its original...
For some time now, Warner Bros has been on an auteur recruitment drive, seeking to attract critically-admired filmmakers to its banner. The studio boss, David Zaslav, may be an arch-deleter of completed films and the architect behind the gutting of classic movie channel TCM, but he does seem to have a thing for working with visionary talent and seems willing to pay for it too.
In the past year, Warner Bros has green-lit films from ‘serious’ filmmakers and thrown some serious financial heft behind them too: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride is said to be costing $100m whilst Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 has been priced at $150m, an expensive price tag for a film releasing in the notoriously quiet month of January (although that wasn’t its original...
- 8/15/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
“I always try to keep myself three or four months away from whatever physical manifestations a role will demand,” says Tim Blake Nelson. And Nelson has had his fair share of manifestations, from an escaped convict with an uncanny ability to harmonize (O Brother, Where Art Thou?) to a resident villain in early Marvel movie lore (The Incredible Hulk) or a paranoid police officer with a knack for interrogation (TV series Watchmen).
“You’re an actor every day. You’re not just an actor when you’re working. You have to keep your body and your mindset in a state of readiness,” says Nelson. One of his latest incarnations is as an aging boxer, Bernard “Bang Bang” Rozyski, who trains his grandson and deals with his own health issues, all the while fighting the demons of his past.
Directed by Vincent Grashaw, Bang Bang (check out a clip here), will...
“You’re an actor every day. You’re not just an actor when you’re working. You have to keep your body and your mindset in a state of readiness,” says Nelson. One of his latest incarnations is as an aging boxer, Bernard “Bang Bang” Rozyski, who trains his grandson and deals with his own health issues, all the while fighting the demons of his past.
Directed by Vincent Grashaw, Bang Bang (check out a clip here), will...
- 8/8/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Rise of a Phenomenal Actor Few actors have had as diverse a filmography as the great Paul Dano. From comedic and lighthearted films to dark and emotionally driven roles, his ability as an actor and his performances in these movies are like no other. Alongside acting, Dano is also a director as he made his directorial debut with the 2018 film ‘Wildlife’, which is an adaptation of the Richard Ford novel of the same name and stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan. The talented actor first started out on Broadway at a young age and made his debut on screen for the film, ‘The Newcomers’ in 2000. Since then, Dano has appeared in many notable movies and television series and earned several awards for his performances. Here is a look back at his best roles and the films he has starred in. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel,...
- 8/2/2024
- by Anica Muñoz
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.
The Beast (Bertrand Bonello)
Where to begin with Bertrand Bonello’s wonderful The Beast? It’s been so gratifying to see the initial reaction to the French filmmaker’s tenth feature, after several decades of increasingly remarkable work––the majority of it dark, beautiful, and sleazy. In fact, for what a discomforting and despairing experience much of The Beast is, when I’ve thought back its moments of real, uncomplicated cinematic pleasure, its verve and sense of joyousness, are what mark my memories. It’s romantic, without a capital-r. – David K. (full review)
Where to Stream: The Criterion Channel
Challengers (Luca Guadagnino)
Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers opens in an intentionally disorienting manner: We are in New Rochelle, New York for a tennis challenger.
The Beast (Bertrand Bonello)
Where to begin with Bertrand Bonello’s wonderful The Beast? It’s been so gratifying to see the initial reaction to the French filmmaker’s tenth feature, after several decades of increasingly remarkable work––the majority of it dark, beautiful, and sleazy. In fact, for what a discomforting and despairing experience much of The Beast is, when I’ve thought back its moments of real, uncomplicated cinematic pleasure, its verve and sense of joyousness, are what mark my memories. It’s romantic, without a capital-r. – David K. (full review)
Where to Stream: The Criterion Channel
Challengers (Luca Guadagnino)
Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers opens in an intentionally disorienting manner: We are in New Rochelle, New York for a tennis challenger.
- 8/2/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
"Here is something I learned in 1922: there are always worse things waiting. You think you have seen the most terrible thing, the one that coalesces all your nightmares into a freakish horror that actually exists, and the only consolation is that there can be nothing worse [...] But there is worse, your mind does not snap and somehow you carry on."
These chilling words grace Stephen King's novella "1922," originally published as a part of his collection "Full Dark, No Stars" before getting a stand-alone release in 2017. The inspiration for the novella's setting was found in the photographs attached to Michael Lesy's nonfiction book "Wisconsin Death Trip," which evoked a sense of rural desolation and harshness, contributing to the narrative's gritty and brutal tone. Such a visceral aura is tough to replicate in a visual adaptation, as the power of words often falls short when transported to a medium...
These chilling words grace Stephen King's novella "1922," originally published as a part of his collection "Full Dark, No Stars" before getting a stand-alone release in 2017. The inspiration for the novella's setting was found in the photographs attached to Michael Lesy's nonfiction book "Wisconsin Death Trip," which evoked a sense of rural desolation and harshness, contributing to the narrative's gritty and brutal tone. Such a visceral aura is tough to replicate in a visual adaptation, as the power of words often falls short when transported to a medium...
- 7/30/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
While he’s renowned for flying fighter planes and free-falling off cliffs on motorcycles, veteran action icon Tom Cruise has a medley of intriguing roles on his star-studded resume, including a (sort of) motivational speaker who makes a living off of misogyny. No, really.
Tom Cruise | Photo by Frankie Fouganthin, licensed by Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
But what Cruise does, he does it best, be it aviating or holding seminars on getting laid. In fact, he was so good at the latter that he gave Adam Sandler a serious fright after promising to hook him up with the film’s director.
This Tom Cruise Classic Gave Adam Sandler the Heebie Jeebies
With eleven Oscar nominations and abundant critical acclaim, Paul Thomas Anderson has joined forces with a bevy of A-listers during his tenure like Tom Cruise and Joaquin Phoenix.
Although the revered filmmaker has made several smashing hits, including...
Tom Cruise | Photo by Frankie Fouganthin, licensed by Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
But what Cruise does, he does it best, be it aviating or holding seminars on getting laid. In fact, he was so good at the latter that he gave Adam Sandler a serious fright after promising to hook him up with the film’s director.
This Tom Cruise Classic Gave Adam Sandler the Heebie Jeebies
With eleven Oscar nominations and abundant critical acclaim, Paul Thomas Anderson has joined forces with a bevy of A-listers during his tenure like Tom Cruise and Joaquin Phoenix.
Although the revered filmmaker has made several smashing hits, including...
- 7/26/2024
- by Khushi
- FandomWire
The Criterion Channel has unveiled its streaming lineup for August 2024, which features an eclectic mix of independent films showcasing the work of auteurs from around the world.
The boutique service will become the exclusive streaming home of Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2021 comedy “Licorice Pizza,” and will celebrate the occasion by adding four more of his films to the channel: “The Master,” “There Will Be Blood,” “Punch-Drunk Love,” and “Magnolia.” Anderson’s frequent collaborator Philip Seymour Hoffman will additionally be celebrated on the streaming service as part of a larger retrospective. Many of the late actor’s most iconic roles, including “Capote” and “Synecdoche, New York,” will be included, along with his sole directorial outing “Jack Goes Boating.”
The channel will also highlight several other prominent filmmakers including Preston Sturges, who helped pioneer the modern rom-com through films like “The Lady Eve” and “The Palm Beach Story,” and prolific Egyptian auteur Youssef Chahine.
The boutique service will become the exclusive streaming home of Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2021 comedy “Licorice Pizza,” and will celebrate the occasion by adding four more of his films to the channel: “The Master,” “There Will Be Blood,” “Punch-Drunk Love,” and “Magnolia.” Anderson’s frequent collaborator Philip Seymour Hoffman will additionally be celebrated on the streaming service as part of a larger retrospective. Many of the late actor’s most iconic roles, including “Capote” and “Synecdoche, New York,” will be included, along with his sole directorial outing “Jack Goes Boating.”
The channel will also highlight several other prominent filmmakers including Preston Sturges, who helped pioneer the modern rom-com through films like “The Lady Eve” and “The Palm Beach Story,” and prolific Egyptian auteur Youssef Chahine.
- 7/18/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
The Criterion Channel’s August lineup pays tribute to auteurs of all kinds: directors, actors, and photographers, fictional or otherwise. In a notable act of preservation and advocacy, they’ll stream 20 titles by the Egyptian filmmaker Youssef Chahine, here introduced by the great Richard Peña. More known (but fun all the same) is a five-title Paul Thomas Anderson series including the exclusive stream of Licorice Pizza, as well as a Philip Seymour Hoffman series that overlaps with Magnolia, Punch-Drunk Love (a Criterion Edition this month), and The Master, plus 25th Hour, Love Liza, and his own directing effort Jack Goes Boating. Preston Sturges gets five movies, with Sullivan’s Travels arriving in October.
Theme-wise, a photographer series includes Rear Window, Peeping Tom, Blow-up, Close-Up, and Clouzot’s La prisonnière; “Vacation Noir” features The Lady from Shanghai, Brighton Rock, Kansas City Confidential, Purple Noon, and La piscine. Alongside the aforementioned PTA and Antonioni pictures,...
Theme-wise, a photographer series includes Rear Window, Peeping Tom, Blow-up, Close-Up, and Clouzot’s La prisonnière; “Vacation Noir” features The Lady from Shanghai, Brighton Rock, Kansas City Confidential, Purple Noon, and La piscine. Alongside the aforementioned PTA and Antonioni pictures,...
- 7/17/2024
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Industry heavyweights Atticus Ross (“Shogun”), Michael Minkler (“Masters of the Air”) and Robert Elswit (“Ripley”) were among those who led the Creative Art Emmy nominations on Wednesday morning.
FX’s “Shogun” dominated the Emmy nominations Wednesday morning, landing 25 nods. The drama series based on James Clavell’s epic novel landed musician and composer Ross a nomination for music composition for a series while costume designer Carlos Rosario was also nominated.
Speaking with Variety, Rosario explained how he created over 2300 designs for the series set in feudal Japan.
Elswit, who reunited with directed Steven Zaillian for Netflix’s “Ripley,” earned his first Primetime Emmy nod. The Oscar winning Dp (“There Will Be Blood”) sat down for Variety’s Inside the Frame series and explained how he wanted to get inside Tom Ripley’s (Andrew Scott) mind and give the series a painterly effect.
“This goes back to his way of bringing Caravaggio into the movie,...
FX’s “Shogun” dominated the Emmy nominations Wednesday morning, landing 25 nods. The drama series based on James Clavell’s epic novel landed musician and composer Ross a nomination for music composition for a series while costume designer Carlos Rosario was also nominated.
Speaking with Variety, Rosario explained how he created over 2300 designs for the series set in feudal Japan.
Elswit, who reunited with directed Steven Zaillian for Netflix’s “Ripley,” earned his first Primetime Emmy nod. The Oscar winning Dp (“There Will Be Blood”) sat down for Variety’s Inside the Frame series and explained how he wanted to get inside Tom Ripley’s (Andrew Scott) mind and give the series a painterly effect.
“This goes back to his way of bringing Caravaggio into the movie,...
- 7/17/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay and Carolyn Giardina
- Variety Film + TV
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