Review'Cake', now streaming on Netflix, was created by debutant writer-director Asim Abbasi.Saraswati DatarCake. It comes in different shapes and sizes, colours and textures. The icing on top can often conceal what lies underneath, or whether the cake is actually as delicious as it looks. Quite like families. They are always around, whether physically or in spirit. Each one is different, but they are all familiarly comforting when enjoyed in small slices. Cake, now streaming on Netflix, is co-produced by Indus Talkies and Zab films. Debutant writer-director Asim Abbasi creates a layered drama that seems inspired by realistic Bollywood films like Piku for its visual treatment, and possibly the Hollywood comedy-drama Hanging up (2000) where three sisters are reunited as their difficult father nears his end. Set in Karachi, Cake tells the story of estranged siblings Zareen (Aamina Sheikh) and Zara (Sanam Saeed) who are forced to reconnect when their father is rushed to the hospital.
- 5/31/2019
- by Nikhita Venugopal
- The News Minute
There are divorce albums, and then there are Divorce Albums. Lily Allen’s upcoming record, “No Shame,” belongs to the latter, more emphatically capitalized category of post-split confessional songwriting. A teaser show Wednesday night at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre was designed primarily as a showcase to preview 12 of the 14 tracks from the impending June 8 release, which implicitly made it, yes, a divorce show — a subject she didn’t shy away from in any of her introductory comments. For anyone who’s a fan of Allen and/or diaristic pop, it was pretty riveting stuff.
But how would these sometimes sobering songs befit a pop songstress who’s often been better than just about anybody at combining brainy and acrid with the happy-go-lucky end of brazenness? Suffice it to say that there remained a good amount of smiling and even giggling, although it wasn’t always clear whether that was out of nerviness or nervousness.
But how would these sometimes sobering songs befit a pop songstress who’s often been better than just about anybody at combining brainy and acrid with the happy-go-lucky end of brazenness? Suffice it to say that there remained a good amount of smiling and even giggling, although it wasn’t always clear whether that was out of nerviness or nervousness.
- 4/27/2018
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Rachel Morrison, cinematographer on films like “Black Panther” and “Mudbound,” will receive the 2018 Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni medal from the American Film Institute.
Morrison made history this year as the first woman ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for her work in “Mudbound.” She was also the first woman to shoot a Marvel Cinematic Universe film with “Black Panther.”
Her other credits include “Fruitvale Station,” “Cake,” “Dope,” “What Happened, Miss Simone?” and “Confirmation.”
Also Read: 'Black Panther' Cinematographer Rachel Morrison on Hollywood's Lame 'Excuse' for Not Hiring Women
Morrison, a member of the American Society of Cinematographers, has won a New York Film Critics Circle Award; she has also been nominated for a Primetime Emmy and an Acd Award.
The Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal honors creative talents who embody the qualities of the filmmaker, who earned a total of 28 Academy Award nominations and an Oscar for Best Director for “Patton” in 1970.
Also Read: Oscars Nominate First Female Cinematographer: Rachel Morrison for 'Mudbound'
Previous recipients include Patty Jenkins, Darren Aronofsky, Terrence Malick, Amy Heckerling, Anne Garefino, Steven Rosenblum, Todd Field and most recently, Frederick Elmes.
The presentation is set to take place at the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to George Clooney in Hollywood, California on June 7.
Read original story ‘Black Panther’ Cinematographer Rachel Morrison to Be Honored by AFI At TheWrap...
Morrison made history this year as the first woman ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for her work in “Mudbound.” She was also the first woman to shoot a Marvel Cinematic Universe film with “Black Panther.”
Her other credits include “Fruitvale Station,” “Cake,” “Dope,” “What Happened, Miss Simone?” and “Confirmation.”
Also Read: 'Black Panther' Cinematographer Rachel Morrison on Hollywood's Lame 'Excuse' for Not Hiring Women
Morrison, a member of the American Society of Cinematographers, has won a New York Film Critics Circle Award; she has also been nominated for a Primetime Emmy and an Acd Award.
The Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal honors creative talents who embody the qualities of the filmmaker, who earned a total of 28 Academy Award nominations and an Oscar for Best Director for “Patton” in 1970.
Also Read: Oscars Nominate First Female Cinematographer: Rachel Morrison for 'Mudbound'
Previous recipients include Patty Jenkins, Darren Aronofsky, Terrence Malick, Amy Heckerling, Anne Garefino, Steven Rosenblum, Todd Field and most recently, Frederick Elmes.
The presentation is set to take place at the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to George Clooney in Hollywood, California on June 7.
Read original story ‘Black Panther’ Cinematographer Rachel Morrison to Be Honored by AFI At TheWrap...
- 4/26/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
The American Film Institute has selected cinematographer Rachel Morrison (AFI Class of 2006) to receive the 2018 Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal.
This honor recognizes the creative talents of AFI Conservatory alumni who embody the qualities of filmmaker Franklin J. Schaffner: talent, taste, dedication, and commitment to quality storytelling in film and television. The presentation of the Schaffner Medal will take place at the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to George Clooney in Hollywood on June 7, which will be broadcast on TNT.
Morrison made history this year as the first woman ever nominated for the Academy Award for best cinematography for her work on “Mudbound.” She also shot the biggest hit of 2018 so far, Marvel’s “Black Panther,” which has grossed $1.3 billion worldwide, with $682 million of that coming from the United States. Her other credits include “Fruitvale Station,” “Dope,” and “Cake.”
Past recipients of the Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal are David Lynch...
This honor recognizes the creative talents of AFI Conservatory alumni who embody the qualities of filmmaker Franklin J. Schaffner: talent, taste, dedication, and commitment to quality storytelling in film and television. The presentation of the Schaffner Medal will take place at the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to George Clooney in Hollywood on June 7, which will be broadcast on TNT.
Morrison made history this year as the first woman ever nominated for the Academy Award for best cinematography for her work on “Mudbound.” She also shot the biggest hit of 2018 so far, Marvel’s “Black Panther,” which has grossed $1.3 billion worldwide, with $682 million of that coming from the United States. Her other credits include “Fruitvale Station,” “Dope,” and “Cake.”
Past recipients of the Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal are David Lynch...
- 4/26/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
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