This article contains spoilers for "Agatha All Along," episode 7, "Death's Hand In Mine."
"Agatha All Along" and "WandaVision" creator/showrunner Jac Schaeffer is seemingly obsessed with time. Her debut feature, "TiMER," is a sci-fi romantic comedy set in a world where a wrist implant countdown clock lets people know when they'll meet their soul mate, completely altering how people spend their time on Earth anticipating when it's time to settle down. "WandaVision" explores the way Wanda Maximoff's Westview Anomaly manipulates an entire town's sense of time through television tropes, while Agatha Harkness gets involved just to antagonize Wanda out of pettiness and a quest for power.
Now, with "Agatha All Along," Patti Lupone's Lilia Calderu has been revealed to be experiencing her life out of sequence, and her acceptance of living on a constantly jumping timeline becomes the key to understanding her tarot test while on The Witches' Road.
"Agatha All Along" and "WandaVision" creator/showrunner Jac Schaeffer is seemingly obsessed with time. Her debut feature, "TiMER," is a sci-fi romantic comedy set in a world where a wrist implant countdown clock lets people know when they'll meet their soul mate, completely altering how people spend their time on Earth anticipating when it's time to settle down. "WandaVision" explores the way Wanda Maximoff's Westview Anomaly manipulates an entire town's sense of time through television tropes, while Agatha Harkness gets involved just to antagonize Wanda out of pettiness and a quest for power.
Now, with "Agatha All Along," Patti Lupone's Lilia Calderu has been revealed to be experiencing her life out of sequence, and her acceptance of living on a constantly jumping timeline becomes the key to understanding her tarot test while on The Witches' Road.
- 10/29/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
We’re nearing the end of the (witches’) road on “Agatha All Along,” and sadly, Episode 7 marked the official end for another member of the coven: Lilia Calderu.
In a departure from the typical format of the show, Episode 7 — now streaming on Disney+ — was told non-linearly, essentially thrusting viewers into Lilia’s (Patti LuPone) shoes. As it turns out, she’s not batty or wispy or kooky. She just doesn’t experience the flow of time like everyone else.
She’s experienced her life in snippets, living moments out of order. Her powers were particularly strong when she was a kid, but all she saw was death — who turns out to be Rio (Aubrey Plaza), this episode reveals — so she ignored her abilities until now.
Showrunner Jac Schaeffer jumped back into the director’s chair for “Death’s Hand in Mine,” and according to her, the episode was a multi-brain effort to pull off.
In a departure from the typical format of the show, Episode 7 — now streaming on Disney+ — was told non-linearly, essentially thrusting viewers into Lilia’s (Patti LuPone) shoes. As it turns out, she’s not batty or wispy or kooky. She just doesn’t experience the flow of time like everyone else.
She’s experienced her life in snippets, living moments out of order. Her powers were particularly strong when she was a kid, but all she saw was death — who turns out to be Rio (Aubrey Plaza), this episode reveals — so she ignored her abilities until now.
Showrunner Jac Schaeffer jumped back into the director’s chair for “Death’s Hand in Mine,” and according to her, the episode was a multi-brain effort to pull off.
- 10/25/2024
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Stars: Douglas Smith, Kimberly-Sue Murray, Carrie-Anne Moss, Frank Grillo, Jonathan Cherry | Written and Directed by Lowell Dean
Die Alone is the most recent film from Saskatchewan-based filmmaker Lowell Dean. If you’ve heard of him, it’s probably because of the over-the-top genre comedies WolfCop and Another WolfCop. But he’s done several other films, including the zombie film 13 Eerie and the post-apocalyptic action film SuperGrid, which I was lucky enough to catch along with a Q&a session with him at the Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival a few years back.
Both zombies and a post-apocalyptic setting return in Die Alone, but it’s not a typical tale of the zombie apocalypse, although that isn’t easy to tell from the opening scenes. Ethan and his girlfriend Emma were heading to his cabin when their car crashed. Ethan wakes up to find Emma and most of his memories, are missing.
Die Alone is the most recent film from Saskatchewan-based filmmaker Lowell Dean. If you’ve heard of him, it’s probably because of the over-the-top genre comedies WolfCop and Another WolfCop. But he’s done several other films, including the zombie film 13 Eerie and the post-apocalyptic action film SuperGrid, which I was lucky enough to catch along with a Q&a session with him at the Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival a few years back.
Both zombies and a post-apocalyptic setting return in Die Alone, but it’s not a typical tale of the zombie apocalypse, although that isn’t easy to tell from the opening scenes. Ethan and his girlfriend Emma were heading to his cabin when their car crashed. Ethan wakes up to find Emma and most of his memories, are missing.
- 10/25/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Christopher Nolan has been attracting the eyes of critics throughout his entire career. Although it was working with a minuscule budget of $6,000 and only played in a few theaters in the United States, his 1998 debut feature "Following" was praised for its tight storytelling and terse psychological underpinnings. Nolan then rose to international fame with his 2000 film "Memento," a neo-noir about a man unable to form new memories. Its backward-chronological-order plot was cleverly conceived and impeccably laid out, somehow coming to a traditional narrative climax even while running in reverse.
From there it was off to the races, so to speak. Nolan became a power player in Hollywood, directing gigantic movie stars like Al Pacino and Robin Williams in a remake of "Insomnia" and making a gigantic, zeitgeist-shifting hit with 2005's "Batman Begins." Nolan's three Batman movies are still spoken of with enthusiasm to this day. Their success also allowed him...
From there it was off to the races, so to speak. Nolan became a power player in Hollywood, directing gigantic movie stars like Al Pacino and Robin Williams in a remake of "Insomnia" and making a gigantic, zeitgeist-shifting hit with 2005's "Batman Begins." Nolan's three Batman movies are still spoken of with enthusiasm to this day. Their success also allowed him...
- 10/25/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
La película está dirigida por Brady Corbet y protagonizada por Adrian Brody y Felicity Jones. © A24
Ya se ha publicado el tráiler y póster de The Brutalist, la película de A24 dirigida por Brady Corbet (The Crowded Room), que le valió el León de Plata al Mejor Director en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Venecia.
En The Brutalist, huyendo de la Europa de la posguerra, el visionario arquitecto László Toth (Brody) llega a Estados Unidos para reconstruir su vida, su obra y su matrimonio con su esposa Erzsébet (Jones), tras verse obligados a separarse durante la guerra a causa de los cambios de fronteras y regímenes. Solo y en un nuevo país totalmente desconocido para él, László se establece en Pensilvania, donde el adinerado y prominente empresario industrial Harrison Lee Van Buren (Pearce) reconoce su talento para la arquitectura. Pero amasar poder y forjarse un legado tiene su precio…...
Ya se ha publicado el tráiler y póster de The Brutalist, la película de A24 dirigida por Brady Corbet (The Crowded Room), que le valió el León de Plata al Mejor Director en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Venecia.
En The Brutalist, huyendo de la Europa de la posguerra, el visionario arquitecto László Toth (Brody) llega a Estados Unidos para reconstruir su vida, su obra y su matrimonio con su esposa Erzsébet (Jones), tras verse obligados a separarse durante la guerra a causa de los cambios de fronteras y regímenes. Solo y en un nuevo país totalmente desconocido para él, László se establece en Pensilvania, donde el adinerado y prominente empresario industrial Harrison Lee Van Buren (Pearce) reconoce su talento para la arquitectura. Pero amasar poder y forjarse un legado tiene su precio…...
- 10/25/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
As of this writing this year’s five predicted Oscar nominees for Best Supporting Actor are Kieran Culkin (“A Real Pain”), Clarence Maclin (“Sing Sing”), Guy Pearce (“The Brutalist”), Stanley Tucci (“Conclave”), and Denzel Washington (“Gladiator II“). Pearce is particularly worthy of note. He’s currently in second place with 5/1 odds according to the combined predictions of Gold Derby users, and after a long career he’s looking to finally become a first-time Oscar contender.
See‘The Brutalist’ trailer welcomes to Best Actor contender Adrien Brody to America [Watch]
In “The Brutalist,” Pearce plays Harrison Lee Van Buren, a wealthy industrialist who becomes the most important client for architect László Tóth (Adrien Brody). Ever since his breakout role in 1994’s “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” Pearce has delivered a number of acclaimed turns over the years, but has never been recognized by the academy.
For 1997’s “L.A.
See‘The Brutalist’ trailer welcomes to Best Actor contender Adrien Brody to America [Watch]
In “The Brutalist,” Pearce plays Harrison Lee Van Buren, a wealthy industrialist who becomes the most important client for architect László Tóth (Adrien Brody). Ever since his breakout role in 1994’s “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” Pearce has delivered a number of acclaimed turns over the years, but has never been recognized by the academy.
For 1997’s “L.A.
- 10/24/2024
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
Plex is gearing up for an exciting lineup of films and series in November 2024. Viewers can look forward to a variety of new additions, including Blue Ridge, But I’m A Cheerleader, Call Jane, and Empire State. Cult classics like The Grudge, Hard Candy, House of 1000 Corpses, and The Midnight Meat Train are also hitting the platform, alongside more recent hits like Wind River and Where’d You Go, Bernadette? For fans of horror, thrillers, and emotional dramas, there’s no shortage of options. However, Plex is also bidding farewell to a number of films and shows in November. Among those leaving are 24 Hours to Live, Drive Angry, The Devil’s Rejects, Snowpiercer, and USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage. If you’ve been meaning to watch these titles, now is the time to catch them before they disappear. For those looking to binge their favorites, many notable titles are still available for streaming.
- 10/22/2024
- by Deepshikha Deb
- High on Films
Vampires are back in vogue it seems! Interview with the Vampire is a masterpiece that just received a season 3 renewal, Robert Eggers' long-awaited Nosferatu movie is headed to theaters in December, Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are teaming up for vampire film Sinners, and one of this year's most popular horror movies, Abigail, was about a deadly vampire ballerina.
Now, it looks like Academy Award-winning director Christopher Nolan is looking to get in on the latest trend. The Oppenheimer director is coming off of a hot streak after his latest movie won seven Academy Awards and broke multiple box office records.
But let's back up a second before we get into the vampire rumor.
The Hollywood Reporter shared that McU's Spider-Man star Tom Holland has boarded Nolan's next movie, which already lists Matt Damon as its lead actor. Nolan reportedly already wrote the script for the project and will...
Now, it looks like Academy Award-winning director Christopher Nolan is looking to get in on the latest trend. The Oppenheimer director is coming off of a hot streak after his latest movie won seven Academy Awards and broke multiple box office records.
But let's back up a second before we get into the vampire rumor.
The Hollywood Reporter shared that McU's Spider-Man star Tom Holland has boarded Nolan's next movie, which already lists Matt Damon as its lead actor. Nolan reportedly already wrote the script for the project and will...
- 10/21/2024
- by Mads Lennon
- 1428 Elm
Christopher Nolan is unquestionably one of cinema's most celebrated directors working today. When all's said and done, he may go down as one of the best to ever do it. From his incredible early works such as "Memento" to "The Dark Knight," his $1 billion take on the Batman legend, he's not only made lots of acclaimed films, but he's also displayed a ridiculous range along the way. Nolan now has a great deal of control over his sets, given that box office dollars tend to follow his critical acclaim. While the filmmaker does have certain things he bans from his sets, chairs aren't one of them, despite reports to the contrary.
For those who might not be aware, several years back around the release of "Tenet," reports surfaced that Nolan had banned chairs from his sets. It all began with Oscar-winner Anne Hathaway, who worked with the director on both...
For those who might not be aware, several years back around the release of "Tenet," reports surfaced that Nolan had banned chairs from his sets. It all began with Oscar-winner Anne Hathaway, who worked with the director on both...
- 10/19/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
There are two types of confusing movies. On one hand are those films that do confuse you while keeping you entertained so that even if you don’t “get it,” the viewing experience feels fruitful. Some examples that come to mind are Donnie Darko, Mulholland Drive, Memento, Predestination, Tenet, Coherence, and Nocturnal Animals. If you tell me to explain what was going on in these movies, I will probably fail miserably, but if you ask me if I am up for rewatching them again and again, I’ll say, “Hell yes.” That said, on the other hand, you have films that confuse you while forgetting to engage you in any meaningful way. I am talking about I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Under the Skin, Primer, Vanilla Sky, Lost Highway, and what I consider my arch-nemesis, Enemy. I’ve rewatched these films more than I have rewatched some of my...
- 10/17/2024
- by Pramit Chatterjee
- DMT
Ever since Christopher Nolan won the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director with his blockbuster historical drama "Oppenheimer" (four words you rarely read together), the entire film industry has been keeping a close eye on the filmmaker's next move. Nolan's creative whims have always driven speculation within the business, but this time around it wasn't just about what he would do next but where he would do it.
For almost a decade, this wasn't a concern. After his breakthrough neo-noir masterpiece "Memento" turned him into one of the hottest young directors in Hollywood, Christopher Nolan made his first studio effort, "Insomnia," at Warner Bros., and called the big house in Burbank his home for close to a decade. What changed? The Covid pandemic and then WB production chief Jason Kilar's decision in 2020, via his Project Popcorn initiative, to release the company's entire slate for the year day-and-date...
For almost a decade, this wasn't a concern. After his breakthrough neo-noir masterpiece "Memento" turned him into one of the hottest young directors in Hollywood, Christopher Nolan made his first studio effort, "Insomnia," at Warner Bros., and called the big house in Burbank his home for close to a decade. What changed? The Covid pandemic and then WB production chief Jason Kilar's decision in 2020, via his Project Popcorn initiative, to release the company's entire slate for the year day-and-date...
- 10/14/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Following the massive success of his recent biopic, Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight trilogy director Christopher Nolan is staying at Universal for his next project, which has now officially set a July 17, 2026 release date.
Plot details are still being kept under wraps, but Matt Damon - who previously worked with Nolan on Oppenheimer and Interstellar - is reportedly in talks to play the lead role.
The studio is being incredibly secretive about this untitled film, and the trades can't even get a straight answer about which genre it falls into.
Fast-moving situation here...Being told now it's Not a father-and-son story. Apologies to all. https://t.co/GsTPJCziM8
— Borys Kit (@Borys_Kit) October 9, 2024
With a few notable exceptions, Nolan does tend to favor sci-fi based fare, but he did recently express interest in putting his stamp on the horror genre during a conversation with the British Film Institute (via THR).
“I...
Plot details are still being kept under wraps, but Matt Damon - who previously worked with Nolan on Oppenheimer and Interstellar - is reportedly in talks to play the lead role.
The studio is being incredibly secretive about this untitled film, and the trades can't even get a straight answer about which genre it falls into.
Fast-moving situation here...Being told now it's Not a father-and-son story. Apologies to all. https://t.co/GsTPJCziM8
— Borys Kit (@Borys_Kit) October 9, 2024
With a few notable exceptions, Nolan does tend to favor sci-fi based fare, but he did recently express interest in putting his stamp on the horror genre during a conversation with the British Film Institute (via THR).
“I...
- 10/9/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Hollywood genres tend to wax and wane, but not mysteries. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Thin Man, and The Maltese Falcon introduced early moviegoing audiences to the thrills of a riddle, popularizing a model that could be tweaked for horror, comedy, noirish drama, and beyond. Today, mysteries are as popular as ever.
We all love to play armchair detective, and trying to deduce the outcome before it arrives is what keeps the genre fresh. So, whether you want an all-star laugh riot or a brooding psychodrama, here are 11 worthwhile mystery movies that’ll put your puzzle-solving skills to good use.
We all love to play armchair detective, and trying to deduce the outcome before it arrives is what keeps the genre fresh. So, whether you want an all-star laugh riot or a brooding psychodrama, here are 11 worthwhile mystery movies that’ll put your puzzle-solving skills to good use.
- 10/8/2024
- by Matthew Jacobs
- Tudum - Netflix
Frankie (Ariella Mastroianni) is a young single mother struggling to make enough money, having just been fired from her job as a gas station attendant. Finding another gig isn’t going to be easy. Gainful employment is a tough ask for Frankie, who is living with a rare degenerative brain condition called dyschronometria, meaning she has problems with perceiving the passing of time. Her brain is essentially the unreliable narrator of her own reality. Like any noir hero worth their salt, Frankie makes audio cassettes to help her organize her thoughts about “a life lived in no specific order,” as she puts it on one tape.
This is the promising jumping-off point for a stylish low-budget mystery, directed by electrician-turned-filmmaker Ryan J. Sloan, which finds time along the way to riff on everything from “Memento” to “Videodrome.” In the best traditions of film noir, the initial offer which will help...
This is the promising jumping-off point for a stylish low-budget mystery, directed by electrician-turned-filmmaker Ryan J. Sloan, which finds time along the way to riff on everything from “Memento” to “Videodrome.” In the best traditions of film noir, the initial offer which will help...
- 10/1/2024
- by Catherine Bray
- Variety Film + TV
Timm Kröger’s 2023 film The Universal Theory takes us back to 1962 Switzerland for a thought-provoking tale that blends suspense with challenging ideas. Kröger, an ambitious German director, crafts a mind-bending story that plays out against the cinematic backdrop of the Swiss Alps. The period setting and atmospheric black-and-white cinematography give the film a nostalgic visual style reminiscent of classics like Hitchcock’s Spellbound.
Our protagonist is Johannes, a young physicist on the cusp of completing his PhD on the theoretical possibility of parallel universes in quantum mechanics. Eager to present his work, he travels with his stern advisor Dr. Strathan to an international conference exploring the frontiers of modern physics. But upon arrival at the remote mountain venue, strange things start to occur that set Johannes down a bewildering path.
The lecturer they’ve come to hear never shows up, leaving the conference in disarray. As others pass the time with ski trips and parties,...
Our protagonist is Johannes, a young physicist on the cusp of completing his PhD on the theoretical possibility of parallel universes in quantum mechanics. Eager to present his work, he travels with his stern advisor Dr. Strathan to an international conference exploring the frontiers of modern physics. But upon arrival at the remote mountain venue, strange things start to occur that set Johannes down a bewildering path.
The lecturer they’ve come to hear never shows up, leaving the conference in disarray. As others pass the time with ski trips and parties,...
- 9/28/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Guy Pearce, Hannah Waddingham, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and more have joined Netflix’s feature adaptation of Ruth Ware’s bestselling mystery “The Woman in Cabin 10,” starring Keira Knightley.
Netflix announced that co-stars will include Pearce from “Memento,” Waddingham from “Ted Lasso,” Daniel Ings from “The Gentlemen,” David Morrissey from “Sherwood,” Kaya Scodelario, also from “The Gentlemen” and the “Maze Runner” franchise and Mbatha-Raw from “The Morning Show.” Also joining the ensemble are David Ajala, Art Malik, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Gitte Witt, Christopher Rygh and Pail Kaye.
The film follows a travel journalist (Knightley) who is sent to cover a story on a luxury yacht when she is woken up in the middle of the night by screams. Looking for the source of the trouble, she witnesses a passenger being thrown overboard in her neighboring cabin. The next day her testimony goes unnoticed as everyone in the ship is accounted for and present.
Netflix announced that co-stars will include Pearce from “Memento,” Waddingham from “Ted Lasso,” Daniel Ings from “The Gentlemen,” David Morrissey from “Sherwood,” Kaya Scodelario, also from “The Gentlemen” and the “Maze Runner” franchise and Mbatha-Raw from “The Morning Show.” Also joining the ensemble are David Ajala, Art Malik, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Gitte Witt, Christopher Rygh and Pail Kaye.
The film follows a travel journalist (Knightley) who is sent to cover a story on a luxury yacht when she is woken up in the middle of the night by screams. Looking for the source of the trouble, she witnesses a passenger being thrown overboard in her neighboring cabin. The next day her testimony goes unnoticed as everyone in the ship is accounted for and present.
- 9/23/2024
- by Emiliana Betancourt
- Variety Film + TV
David Cronenberg has said that his new film The Shrouds – which has been making the festival rounds lately (you can read what JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray thought of it Here) – was originally intended to be a Netflix TV series, but the streamer dropped it after paying him to write the pilot episode. So a feature film it is, and Deadline reports that Sideshow and Janus Films have acquired all U.S. distribution rights to the film, with their plan being to give it a theatrical release sometime in the spring of 2025.
In The Shrouds, Vincent Cassel, who previously worked with Cronenberg on Eastern Promises and A Dangerous Method, takes on the role of Karsh, “an innovative businessman and grieving widower, who builds a novel device to connect with the dead inside a burial shroud. This burial tool installed at his own state-of-the-art though controversial cemetery allows him and his...
In The Shrouds, Vincent Cassel, who previously worked with Cronenberg on Eastern Promises and A Dangerous Method, takes on the role of Karsh, “an innovative businessman and grieving widower, who builds a novel device to connect with the dead inside a burial shroud. This burial tool installed at his own state-of-the-art though controversial cemetery allows him and his...
- 9/23/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Fresh off the film’s North American premiere at TIFF, horror master David Cronenberg’s The Shrouds has been acquired for U.S. release by Sideshow and Janus Films.
Deadline notes that they’re planning a Spring 2025 release for the film.
“Building on a long history with David Cronenberg that has included releases of Videodrome, Scanners, The Brood, Crash, Dead Ringers, and Naked Lunch, Janus Films and Criterion are very proud to be working with Sideshow and Saïd Ben Saïd, Martin Katz and Anthony Vaccarello to premiere The Shrouds, a major new work by the Canadian master in the United States,” Sideshow/Janus said in a statement shared by Deadline this morning.
Vincent Cassel (Irreversible, Eastern Promises) stars alongside Diane Kruger (Inglourious Basterds), Guy Pearce (Memento) and Sandrine Holt (“Fear the Walking Dead”).
Variety previews, “The Shrouds centers on Karsh, a prominent businessman. Inconsolable since the death of his wife,...
Deadline notes that they’re planning a Spring 2025 release for the film.
“Building on a long history with David Cronenberg that has included releases of Videodrome, Scanners, The Brood, Crash, Dead Ringers, and Naked Lunch, Janus Films and Criterion are very proud to be working with Sideshow and Saïd Ben Saïd, Martin Katz and Anthony Vaccarello to premiere The Shrouds, a major new work by the Canadian master in the United States,” Sideshow/Janus said in a statement shared by Deadline this morning.
Vincent Cassel (Irreversible, Eastern Promises) stars alongside Diane Kruger (Inglourious Basterds), Guy Pearce (Memento) and Sandrine Holt (“Fear the Walking Dead”).
Variety previews, “The Shrouds centers on Karsh, a prominent businessman. Inconsolable since the death of his wife,...
- 9/23/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
It’s time to look at the work of one of the greatest directors of our generation: Christopher Nolan. A caveat – our Christopher Nolan movies ranked list is just one person’s opinion, and his work is divisive. Everyone has their favourites (and least favourites), so I’m hoping this ranking will open up some discussion in the comments below. We do not include Following in this list, as it’s only 69 minutes and can’t be put on the same level as his other work – although it’s an interesting black and white curio. Also, note that this list ranks all of his movies from worst to best, so if you don’t see your favourite film of his right off the top, don’t panic!
Insomnia (2002)
In my mind, Christopher Nolan has never made a bad movie. So, when I say one of his movies is his “worst,...
Insomnia (2002)
In my mind, Christopher Nolan has never made a bad movie. So, when I say one of his movies is his “worst,...
- 9/17/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
The Best Christopher Nolan Movie Almost Turned Into a Horror Film That Was Turned Down By Will Smith
Christopher Nolan has always defied the limitations of art and science by playing outside the sandbox to develop a genre entirely of his own making. No two Nolan movies have ever been similar in that respect and the director’s obsession with the complex nature of time has lent him the ability to craft stories that are more original than most films over the last couple of decades.
Christopher Nolan on the set of Dunkirk [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]
Beyond the insidious psychopathy of The Dark Knight, the war homage of Dunkirk, the sci-fi epic of Interstellar, and the Oscar-winning existential threat of Oppenheimer lies a visionary genius who captures the magic of humanity through all its peaks and valleys. The only genre that has escaped a spot in Nolan’s filmography is horror – although the director intends to soon make it right.
Christopher Nolan Takes a Stroll Down Elm Street...
Christopher Nolan on the set of Dunkirk [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]
Beyond the insidious psychopathy of The Dark Knight, the war homage of Dunkirk, the sci-fi epic of Interstellar, and the Oscar-winning existential threat of Oppenheimer lies a visionary genius who captures the magic of humanity through all its peaks and valleys. The only genre that has escaped a spot in Nolan’s filmography is horror – although the director intends to soon make it right.
Christopher Nolan Takes a Stroll Down Elm Street...
- 9/12/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
“The Brutalist” had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 1, and ever since it has been flying high in our Oscar odds based on the combined predictions of Gold Derby users. The film now ranks among the top 10 likely contenders for Best Picture, and it looks like more nominations than that could be in the offing. Make or update your Oscar predictions here.
See‘The Room Next Door’: From Golden Lion at Venice to golden Oscars?
The epic film chronicles the life of a Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor, László Tóth (Adrien Brody), who travels to America for a better life. The film earned raves, with critics describing the film as “monumental,” “classic” and “a major work of art.” Coming off that successful debut, the film ranks ninth on our Best Picture chart with 18/1 odds as of September 9. That’s up from a week earlier, September...
See‘The Room Next Door’: From Golden Lion at Venice to golden Oscars?
The epic film chronicles the life of a Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor, László Tóth (Adrien Brody), who travels to America for a better life. The film earned raves, with critics describing the film as “monumental,” “classic” and “a major work of art.” Coming off that successful debut, the film ranks ninth on our Best Picture chart with 18/1 odds as of September 9. That’s up from a week earlier, September...
- 9/10/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Listed at the bottom of the 12-movie pile that makes up Christopher Nolan’s entire official filmography, Tenet is either the worst or the most brilliant creation born from the director’s imagination. With beautiful cinematography and a mind-warping plot to keep the audience hooked, the pandemic-era film remains one of the most puzzling concepts built for the silver screens to date.
Tenet starring John David Washington and Robert Pattinson [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]
With both the signature Nolan elements – time and non-linear continuity – forming the premise of the movie, Tenet could have easily been the magnum opus of Christopher Nolan’s career. The film is effectively a thesis of Nolan’s filmography, assembling within this single movie all the unique concepts that make the director’s work so revered in modern pop culture.
Yet, Tenet remains the lowest-rated movie of his career.
The Paradox of Christopher Nolan’s Best Worst...
Tenet starring John David Washington and Robert Pattinson [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]
With both the signature Nolan elements – time and non-linear continuity – forming the premise of the movie, Tenet could have easily been the magnum opus of Christopher Nolan’s career. The film is effectively a thesis of Nolan’s filmography, assembling within this single movie all the unique concepts that make the director’s work so revered in modern pop culture.
Yet, Tenet remains the lowest-rated movie of his career.
The Paradox of Christopher Nolan’s Best Worst...
- 9/7/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
There's no rest for the wicked — or for Laika Studios, either, it would seem. With the Oregon based outfit preparing to release long-gestating fantasy stop-motion epic Wildwood next year, their self-described "hardest" film to date, the studio could've been forgiven for taking some time out for a bit of a breather. But with recent months bringing news of live-action Brian Duffield movie Crumble and a Piranesi adaptation from Laika CEO and Kubo & The Two Strings director Travis Knight joining the studio's slate, things have been all systems go over in Portland. And now another project has found its way into the Laika pipeline — a live-action sci-fi thriller from Jon Spaihts, best known as the co-writer of Denis Villeneuve's Dune and Alien prequel Prometheus.
Plot details regarding Spaihts' movie, which will mark the prolific screenwriter's directorial debut, are being kept largely under wraps for now. However, the enigmatic logline for...
Plot details regarding Spaihts' movie, which will mark the prolific screenwriter's directorial debut, are being kept largely under wraps for now. However, the enigmatic logline for...
- 9/5/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
One of the best things about the mind-bending world of Christopher Nolan is that his films can always guarantee a joyride through time and space. The uniquely strange imagination of the filmmaker has given us masterpieces like Inception, Interstellar, and Tenet. But all of it originally began with Memento.
Memento [Credit: Lionsgate/Summit Entertainment]
Conceived during a car ride with his equally talented brother, Jonathan Nolan, the story for Memento was devised by the younger of the duo and then translated into a screenplay for a film. In 1999, Christopher Nolan directed Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Joe Pantoliano in the leading roles. The movie, which came out a year later, forever altered our brain chemistry.
Christopher Nolan Brings Something New to the Table
Christopher Nolan was born with an innate ability to make the ground slide from underneath our feet with the kinds of theatrical movie experiences he delivers on the big screens.
Memento [Credit: Lionsgate/Summit Entertainment]
Conceived during a car ride with his equally talented brother, Jonathan Nolan, the story for Memento was devised by the younger of the duo and then translated into a screenplay for a film. In 1999, Christopher Nolan directed Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Joe Pantoliano in the leading roles. The movie, which came out a year later, forever altered our brain chemistry.
Christopher Nolan Brings Something New to the Table
Christopher Nolan was born with an innate ability to make the ground slide from underneath our feet with the kinds of theatrical movie experiences he delivers on the big screens.
- 8/19/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Few people know the highs and lows of fandom experience quite like fans of "The X-Files." One of the hottest shows of the '90s was also one of the messiest, featuring retconned central mythology, a sizzling will-they-won't-they relationship that culminated mostly in vaguely implied hookups, and way too many Mulder-less latter season episodes. The show also features a surprisingly complicated release order, with two movies, a revival series, and one spinoffs.
When "The X-Files" fans reminisce about the show, they typically seem to be talking about the seven seasons that ran between 1993 and 2000, when David Duchovny's Fox Mulder and Gillian Anderson's Dana Scully were on the hunt for aliens, monsters, and cigarette-smoking men week after week. But while it might be easier to cordon off the "simpler times" section of the show and call it canon, the fact remains that the official "X-Files" story doesn't end...
When "The X-Files" fans reminisce about the show, they typically seem to be talking about the seven seasons that ran between 1993 and 2000, when David Duchovny's Fox Mulder and Gillian Anderson's Dana Scully were on the hunt for aliens, monsters, and cigarette-smoking men week after week. But while it might be easier to cordon off the "simpler times" section of the show and call it canon, the fact remains that the official "X-Files" story doesn't end...
- 8/18/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Jt Mollner’s Strange Darling opens with a metatextual flourish that would make Quentin Tarantino proud. The opening crawl sets the scene using the bright-red lettering and creepy, monotone narration of an old-school video nasty. It lets us know that we’re about to witness the last known movements of a prolific American serial killer. Then a title card appears, informing us that Strange Darling will be “a thriller in six chapters,” and we’re thrown into the middle of a furious car chase between a shotgun-toting man (Kyle Gallner) driving a pickup truck and a bloodied young woman (Willa Fitzgerald) in a bright red Ford Pinto. And then another title card arrives, revealing that this sequence is actually the third of those six chapters.
This sort of winking, self-aware opening feels like Strange Darling calling its shot. It’s letting us know, right away, that it thinks it’s pretty sly.
This sort of winking, self-aware opening feels like Strange Darling calling its shot. It’s letting us know, right away, that it thinks it’s pretty sly.
- 8/16/2024
- by Ross McIndoe
- Slant Magazine
Image Source: Amazon Long before Oppenheimer or Inception or even the Dark Knight trilogy, Christopher Nolan was a filmmaker defined by his quirky screenplays and exacting standards as a director. To the people he worked with early on, though, they could see the seeds of a spectacular career being planted. Guy Pearce starred in Nolan’s second film, 2000’s Memento, and he told us he has wonderful memories of making the movie, from the first time he read the script to the point where he saw the final product on the big screen. (Click on the media bar below to hear Guy Pearce) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Guy_Pearce_Memento_.mp3
Memento is currently streaming on Prime Video and available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.
The post Guy Pearce Could See Christopher Nolan’s Genius On ‘Memento’ appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
Memento is currently streaming on Prime Video and available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.
The post Guy Pearce Could See Christopher Nolan’s Genius On ‘Memento’ appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
- 8/5/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Christopher Nolan is a walking refutation of the idea that we're all becoming troglodytes with attention spans the exact length of an Instagram reel. In 2023, the man put out a three-hour epic chronicling the life of the inventor of the atom bomb and we all lapped it up, propelling the box office take for "Oppenheimer" to almost a billion dollars. What's more, the British director has a penchant for writing mind-bending and complex screenplays to the extent that even veterans like Guy Pearce and Leonardo DiCaprio are confused by Nolan's scripts. He also confounded mass audiences, including Quentin Tarantino apparently, with "Tenet" back in 2020 — a feat he'd accomplished to much greater effect 10 years prior with "Inception."
In other words, in a world where we're all supposedly becoming less thoughtful and less able to focus than ever before, Christopher Nolan should not be as successful as he is. Yet, here he...
In other words, in a world where we're all supposedly becoming less thoughtful and less able to focus than ever before, Christopher Nolan should not be as successful as he is. Yet, here he...
- 8/3/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Warning: contains spoilers for…well, loads of stuff.
Before we start this article, we need to deliver possibly one of the most comprehensive spoiler warnings in the history of the site, as this article will contain spoilers for Doctor Who series 14, The Twilight Zone episodes “Five Characters in Search of an Exit”, “To Serve Man”, “Nothing in the Dark”, “Death Ship”, “Judgement Night”, “The Hitch Hiker”, “Eye of the Beholder”, the Black Mirror episodes “Playtest” and “Hang the DJ”, and the movies, Existenz, Vanilla Sky, The Thirteenth Floor, The Usual Suspects, Planet of the Apes, The Village, Citizen Kane, Memento, The Others, The Sixth Sense, Fight Club and the books La Planète des singes, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Cinderella, and the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan.
Twist endings have always been a bit of a double-edged sword. When they land right, they’re brilliant and clever and beloved,...
Before we start this article, we need to deliver possibly one of the most comprehensive spoiler warnings in the history of the site, as this article will contain spoilers for Doctor Who series 14, The Twilight Zone episodes “Five Characters in Search of an Exit”, “To Serve Man”, “Nothing in the Dark”, “Death Ship”, “Judgement Night”, “The Hitch Hiker”, “Eye of the Beholder”, the Black Mirror episodes “Playtest” and “Hang the DJ”, and the movies, Existenz, Vanilla Sky, The Thirteenth Floor, The Usual Suspects, Planet of the Apes, The Village, Citizen Kane, Memento, The Others, The Sixth Sense, Fight Club and the books La Planète des singes, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Cinderella, and the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan.
Twist endings have always been a bit of a double-edged sword. When they land right, they’re brilliant and clever and beloved,...
- 8/2/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Christopher Nolan Once Blamed Harvey Weinstein For Compromising Oscars Integrity. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Long before taking home the coveted Academy Award for Best Director for Oppenheimer, Nolan slammed the ceremony and blamed Harvey Weinstein’s aggressive 1999 Oscar campaign for compromising its integrity. Nolan believed Oscar compromised their core values and succumbed to the disgraced Miramax producer’s marketing campaign.
Christopher Nolan was first nominated for the Oscars in 1999 for the Original Screenplay of Memento, which he lost to Gosford Park. He was again nominated for Best Director for 2016 Dunkirk and again lost to Guillermo Del Toro for The Shape of Water. After a string of losses, despite making blockbuster films, Christopher Nolan finally won the Academy Award for Best Director for his WWII biopic Oppenheimer.
However, given Nolan’s past derision toward the award ceremony, we have to assume the award mattered less to the filmmaker. In a 2020 book, Nolan Variations,...
Long before taking home the coveted Academy Award for Best Director for Oppenheimer, Nolan slammed the ceremony and blamed Harvey Weinstein’s aggressive 1999 Oscar campaign for compromising its integrity. Nolan believed Oscar compromised their core values and succumbed to the disgraced Miramax producer’s marketing campaign.
Christopher Nolan was first nominated for the Oscars in 1999 for the Original Screenplay of Memento, which he lost to Gosford Park. He was again nominated for Best Director for 2016 Dunkirk and again lost to Guillermo Del Toro for The Shape of Water. After a string of losses, despite making blockbuster films, Christopher Nolan finally won the Academy Award for Best Director for his WWII biopic Oppenheimer.
However, given Nolan’s past derision toward the award ceremony, we have to assume the award mattered less to the filmmaker. In a 2020 book, Nolan Variations,...
- 7/26/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Fans of pop culture have loved the E! channel for years. It’s been the home of “E! News,” “E! True Hollywood Story,” “Total Divas,” “Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry,” “Botched,” and, of course, “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” Thankfully, there are legal ways to watch this channel for free. We’ll walk you through all the options.
Watch E! Network on a Free Trial of a Live TV Streaming Service
In 2024, five live TV streaming services carry E!: Directv Stream, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. You can start watching with a free trial of almost all of them. There is no contract required - you can cancel anytime. You can access these services on a smart TV, a streaming device like a Roku or Amazon Fire Stick, or your phone, tablet, or computer. As long as you have an internet connection, you can watch TV.
Watch E! Network on a Free Trial of a Live TV Streaming Service
In 2024, five live TV streaming services carry E!: Directv Stream, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. You can start watching with a free trial of almost all of them. There is no contract required - you can cancel anytime. You can access these services on a smart TV, a streaming device like a Roku or Amazon Fire Stick, or your phone, tablet, or computer. As long as you have an internet connection, you can watch TV.
- 7/25/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Fans of pop culture have loved the E! channel for years. It’s been the home of “E! News,” “E! True Hollywood Story,” “Total Divas,” “Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry,” “Botched,” and, of course, “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” Thankfully, there are legal ways to watch this channel for free. We’ll walk you through all the options.
Watch E! Network on a Free Trial of a Live TV Streaming Service
In 2024, five live TV streaming services carry E!: Directv Stream, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. You can start watching with a free trial of almost all of them. There is no contract required - you can cancel anytime. You can access these services on a smart TV, a streaming device like a Roku or Amazon Fire Stick, or your phone, tablet, or computer. As long as you have an internet connection, you can watch TV.
Watch E! Network on a Free Trial of a Live TV Streaming Service
In 2024, five live TV streaming services carry E!: Directv Stream, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. You can start watching with a free trial of almost all of them. There is no contract required - you can cancel anytime. You can access these services on a smart TV, a streaming device like a Roku or Amazon Fire Stick, or your phone, tablet, or computer. As long as you have an internet connection, you can watch TV.
- 7/25/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Christopher Nolan Once Expressed Disappointment For Not Getting Any Credit After Ghajini Was Made, Remake Of His Memento ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Facebook )
Christopher Nolan’s movies are always different from other movies in terms of concept, and the Oscar-winner has fans across the globe. People take inspiration from Nolan’s films, and sometimes, they even remake them. One of the biggest examples is Ghajini, which was an unofficial remake of Memento. The director was not given any credit for it, and Nolan once reportedly expressed his disappointment over the fact. Read on for more.
Aamir Khan-led Bollywood movie was released in 2008, directed by Ar Murugadoss. It was the Hindi remake of the director’s Tamil movie of the same name. According to reports, Aamir and Murugadoss co-wrote the film, with the former suggesting changes to cater to the Hindi audience. The movie was a huge success and the first film...
Christopher Nolan’s movies are always different from other movies in terms of concept, and the Oscar-winner has fans across the globe. People take inspiration from Nolan’s films, and sometimes, they even remake them. One of the biggest examples is Ghajini, which was an unofficial remake of Memento. The director was not given any credit for it, and Nolan once reportedly expressed his disappointment over the fact. Read on for more.
Aamir Khan-led Bollywood movie was released in 2008, directed by Ar Murugadoss. It was the Hindi remake of the director’s Tamil movie of the same name. According to reports, Aamir and Murugadoss co-wrote the film, with the former suggesting changes to cater to the Hindi audience. The movie was a huge success and the first film...
- 7/24/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Am 29. August kommt „Sleeping Dogs – Manche Lügen sterben nie“ in die deutschen Kinos. Jetzt hat Paramount einen ersten Trailer des Thrillers mit Russell Crowe veröffentlicht.
Genrekino kann es nicht genug geben. Deshalb ist „Sleeping Dogs – Manche Lügen sterben nie“ mit dem zweifachen Oscargewinner Russell Crowe in der Hauptrolle ein verlockendes Angebot. Der Thriller von Adam Cooper (Drehbuch „Die Bestimmung – Allegiant“, „Assassin’s Creed“, „Transporter Refueled“, „Exodus: Götter und Könige“), der zusammen mit Bill Collage auch das Drehbuch verfasste, erzählt von einem ehemaligen Ermittler der Mordkommission Roy Freeman (Russell Crowe), der unter Gedächtnisschwund leidet und sich gezwungen sieht, einen früheren Fall, an den er sich nicht erinnern kann, wieder aufzurollen, um einen brutalen Mord aufzuklären. Daraus ergibt sich ein Storygeflecht, das an in seiner Raffiniertheit an „Memento“ erinnert. Weitere Rollen spielen Karen Gillan („Guardians of the Galaxy“, „Avengers: Infinity War“, „Avengers: Endgame“, „Jumanji“-Filmreihe), Márton Csókás („The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Rise of Electro...
Genrekino kann es nicht genug geben. Deshalb ist „Sleeping Dogs – Manche Lügen sterben nie“ mit dem zweifachen Oscargewinner Russell Crowe in der Hauptrolle ein verlockendes Angebot. Der Thriller von Adam Cooper (Drehbuch „Die Bestimmung – Allegiant“, „Assassin’s Creed“, „Transporter Refueled“, „Exodus: Götter und Könige“), der zusammen mit Bill Collage auch das Drehbuch verfasste, erzählt von einem ehemaligen Ermittler der Mordkommission Roy Freeman (Russell Crowe), der unter Gedächtnisschwund leidet und sich gezwungen sieht, einen früheren Fall, an den er sich nicht erinnern kann, wieder aufzurollen, um einen brutalen Mord aufzuklären. Daraus ergibt sich ein Storygeflecht, das an in seiner Raffiniertheit an „Memento“ erinnert. Weitere Rollen spielen Karen Gillan („Guardians of the Galaxy“, „Avengers: Infinity War“, „Avengers: Endgame“, „Jumanji“-Filmreihe), Márton Csókás („The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Rise of Electro...
- 7/24/2024
- by Thomas Schultze
- Spot - Media & Film
A film student trapped by Syrian government troops in the besieged city of Homs tries to find his way out in Sulaiman Tadmory and Ali Hakim’s “700 Days in Homs.”
The project is currently under development at Germany’s Hakim + König Film, with Hakim headed to Match Me!, Locarno’s prestigious networking platform for emerging producers taking place between August 9-11.
Produced with Epikfilm, “700 Days in Homs” is inspired by Tadmory’s real-life struggle for survival in a war-torn city. “I’ve lived through the relentless terror of bombings in Homs, where fear and destruction were omnipresent,” he said in a statement. “‘700 Days in Homs’ captures the profound resilience and solidarity of young residents amidst the chaos, shifting the narrative from despair to hope. This film aims to amplify their voices and inspire global awareness, a testament to the unyielding spirit of the Syrian people.”
A journalist turned filmmaker, Tadmory...
The project is currently under development at Germany’s Hakim + König Film, with Hakim headed to Match Me!, Locarno’s prestigious networking platform for emerging producers taking place between August 9-11.
Produced with Epikfilm, “700 Days in Homs” is inspired by Tadmory’s real-life struggle for survival in a war-torn city. “I’ve lived through the relentless terror of bombings in Homs, where fear and destruction were omnipresent,” he said in a statement. “‘700 Days in Homs’ captures the profound resilience and solidarity of young residents amidst the chaos, shifting the narrative from despair to hope. This film aims to amplify their voices and inspire global awareness, a testament to the unyielding spirit of the Syrian people.”
A journalist turned filmmaker, Tadmory...
- 7/24/2024
- by Rafa Sales Ross
- Variety Film + TV
USA Network is one of the most popular cable channels for a good reason. With compelling dramas, reality hits, WWE Raw, and the 2024 Paris Olympics, the channel is a must-have for many TV fans. Thankfully, there are legal ways to watch this channel for free. We’ll walk you through all the options.
Watch USA Network on a Free Trial of a Live TV Streaming Service
In 2024, five live TV streaming services carry USA: Directv Stream, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. You can start watching with a free trial of almost all of them. There is no contract required - you can cancel anytime. You can access these services on a smart TV, a streaming device like a Roku or Amazon Fire Stick, or your phone, tablet, or computer. As long as you have an internet connection, you can watch TV.
Dtv Stream Fubo Hulu...
Watch USA Network on a Free Trial of a Live TV Streaming Service
In 2024, five live TV streaming services carry USA: Directv Stream, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. You can start watching with a free trial of almost all of them. There is no contract required - you can cancel anytime. You can access these services on a smart TV, a streaming device like a Roku or Amazon Fire Stick, or your phone, tablet, or computer. As long as you have an internet connection, you can watch TV.
Dtv Stream Fubo Hulu...
- 7/23/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
USA Network is one of the most popular cable channels for a good reason. With compelling dramas, reality hits, WWE Raw, and the 2024 Paris Olympics, the channel is a must-have for many TV fans. Thankfully, there are legal ways to watch this channel for free. We’ll walk you through all the options.
Watch USA Network on a Free Trial of a Live TV Streaming Service
In 2024, five live TV streaming services carry USA: Directv Stream, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. You can start watching with a free trial of almost all of them. There is no contract required - you can cancel anytime. You can access these services on a smart TV, a streaming device like a Roku or Amazon Fire Stick, or your phone, tablet, or computer. As long as you have an internet connection, you can watch TV.
Dtv Stream Fubo Hulu...
Watch USA Network on a Free Trial of a Live TV Streaming Service
In 2024, five live TV streaming services carry USA: Directv Stream, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. You can start watching with a free trial of almost all of them. There is no contract required - you can cancel anytime. You can access these services on a smart TV, a streaming device like a Roku or Amazon Fire Stick, or your phone, tablet, or computer. As long as you have an internet connection, you can watch TV.
Dtv Stream Fubo Hulu...
- 7/23/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Christopher Nolan Was Physically Assaulted With A Chokehold. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Acclaimed director David O. Russell has developed a reputation for alienating most of the actors in his movies. The director who once got into a fistfight with George Clooney on the set of “Three Kings” once also put Christopher Nolan in a headlock after Jude Law dropped out of Russell’s film I Heart Huckabees for a role offered by Christopher Nolan.
David O. Russell’s 2004 existential comedy I Heart Huckabees featured Dustin Hoffman and Lily Tomlin as a pair of “existential detectives” hired by various clients to explore the purpose of their pointless lives. The actors included Jude Law, among others.
Pre-production for the film was derailed after several cast members who were tapped to star in it dropped out. According to the New York Times, Gwyneth Paltrow was the first to drop out, followed by Jude Law.
Acclaimed director David O. Russell has developed a reputation for alienating most of the actors in his movies. The director who once got into a fistfight with George Clooney on the set of “Three Kings” once also put Christopher Nolan in a headlock after Jude Law dropped out of Russell’s film I Heart Huckabees for a role offered by Christopher Nolan.
David O. Russell’s 2004 existential comedy I Heart Huckabees featured Dustin Hoffman and Lily Tomlin as a pair of “existential detectives” hired by various clients to explore the purpose of their pointless lives. The actors included Jude Law, among others.
Pre-production for the film was derailed after several cast members who were tapped to star in it dropped out. According to the New York Times, Gwyneth Paltrow was the first to drop out, followed by Jude Law.
- 7/23/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
It’s the second and final day of Amazon’s annual Prime Day, with hundreds of products discounted — including prices slashed on horror movies!
Many of yesterday’s sales are still active, plus a bunch of new deals below…
4K Ultra HD Collections:
Scream / Scream 5 – $22.99 The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection Vol. 3 – $36.99 Jurassic World: 6-Film Ultimate Collection – $42.99 Resident Evil Collection [Steelbook] – $109.16
Individual 4K UHDs:
The Suicide Squad – $9.99 Parasite – $10.39 Batman – $10.99 300 – $10.99 Edge of Tomorrow – $10.99 V for Vendetta – $10.99 A Clockwork Orange – $10.99 M3GAN – $11.99 Pan’s Labyrinth – $11.99 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World -$11.99 Beetlejuice – $12.99 Battlestar Galactica – $12.99 Brightburn – $13.95 The Shallows – $13.95 Monster Hunter – $13.95 Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City – $13.95 Leon The Professional – $13.95 Blade – $14.99 The Nun II – $14.99 Evil Dead Rise – $14.99 Sleepy Hollow – $15.99 The Witch – $15.99 Event Horizon – $16.49 Crimes of the Future – $17.29 Scream 2 – $18.39 Scream 3 – $17.94 Enter the Dragon [Steelbook] – $19.99 Night of the Living Dead – $24.99
Blu-ray Collections:
Dirty Harry: 4-Film Collection – $11.99 Cloverfield: 3-Movie Collection – $12.99 Hammer Horror: 8-Film Collection – $16.99 Memento / Insomnia / Batman Begins / The Dark Knight...
Many of yesterday’s sales are still active, plus a bunch of new deals below…
4K Ultra HD Collections:
Scream / Scream 5 – $22.99 The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection Vol. 3 – $36.99 Jurassic World: 6-Film Ultimate Collection – $42.99 Resident Evil Collection [Steelbook] – $109.16
Individual 4K UHDs:
The Suicide Squad – $9.99 Parasite – $10.39 Batman – $10.99 300 – $10.99 Edge of Tomorrow – $10.99 V for Vendetta – $10.99 A Clockwork Orange – $10.99 M3GAN – $11.99 Pan’s Labyrinth – $11.99 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World -$11.99 Beetlejuice – $12.99 Battlestar Galactica – $12.99 Brightburn – $13.95 The Shallows – $13.95 Monster Hunter – $13.95 Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City – $13.95 Leon The Professional – $13.95 Blade – $14.99 The Nun II – $14.99 Evil Dead Rise – $14.99 Sleepy Hollow – $15.99 The Witch – $15.99 Event Horizon – $16.49 Crimes of the Future – $17.29 Scream 2 – $18.39 Scream 3 – $17.94 Enter the Dragon [Steelbook] – $19.99 Night of the Living Dead – $24.99
Blu-ray Collections:
Dirty Harry: 4-Film Collection – $11.99 Cloverfield: 3-Movie Collection – $12.99 Hammer Horror: 8-Film Collection – $16.99 Memento / Insomnia / Batman Begins / The Dark Knight...
- 7/17/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Christopher Nolan is arguably one of the greatest filmmakers of the modern era. With his flair for manipulating time and space while also marrying the elements of science fiction with drama, the prolific director has proved that no genre is too vast for him to explore and tackle. The Oscar winner is also known for his perfect casting choices and his ability to get the best out of his actors.
Hollywood director Christopher Nolan
In the film, Flora who is credited with the role of ‘Burn Victim’ (IMDb), appears as an apparition in front of Cillian Murphy’s titular protagonist who is addressing a gathering after successfully launching the atom bomb. As people applaud, Oppenheimer’s suffering conscience on realizing the deadly impact of his actions, is personified by the girl’s burning flesh that is peeled continually by a bright white light.
Suggested“Is that a compliment?”: Christopher...
Hollywood director Christopher Nolan
In the film, Flora who is credited with the role of ‘Burn Victim’ (IMDb), appears as an apparition in front of Cillian Murphy’s titular protagonist who is addressing a gathering after successfully launching the atom bomb. As people applaud, Oppenheimer’s suffering conscience on realizing the deadly impact of his actions, is personified by the girl’s burning flesh that is peeled continually by a bright white light.
Suggested“Is that a compliment?”: Christopher...
- 7/15/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Showtime’s Dexter: Original Sin cast is adding 9 recurring characters to Season 1 to be played by Emmy winner Joe Pantoliano (The Sopranos), Brittany Allen (The Boys), Randy Gonzalez (Bloodline), Aaron Jennings (Pure Genius), Raquel Justice (One Day at a Time), Jasper Lewis (V/H/S), Carlo Mendez (The Bay), Isaac Gonzalez Rossi (That’s Amor) and Roberto Sanchez (Palm Royale).
The 10-episode original drama series is set in 1991 Miami and follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson), a student refining his killer skills with the help and support of his adoptive father Harry (Christian Slater). In his dad, he finds solace and understanding, especially as his bloodthirsty urges grow and can no longer be ignored. As his only confidant, Harry teaches Dexter a code that’s designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to die — all while avoiding getting caught by law enforcement. This is a particular challenge for...
The 10-episode original drama series is set in 1991 Miami and follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson), a student refining his killer skills with the help and support of his adoptive father Harry (Christian Slater). In his dad, he finds solace and understanding, especially as his bloodthirsty urges grow and can no longer be ignored. As his only confidant, Harry teaches Dexter a code that’s designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to die — all while avoiding getting caught by law enforcement. This is a particular challenge for...
- 7/11/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo finds redemption in “The Convert.” The film follows a preacher sent to British-occupied New Zealand in the 1830s and caught up in the middle of a Maori tribal war. The Lee Tamahori (“Mulholland Falls,” “Along Came a Spider,” “The Devil’s Double”) film stars Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Jacqueline McKenzie, Lawrence Makoare, Antonio Te Maioha, and more.
Continue reading ‘The Convert’: Guy Pearce Talks About His Latest Film, ‘Memento,’ ‘The Proposition’ & More [The Discourse Podcast] at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘The Convert’: Guy Pearce Talks About His Latest Film, ‘Memento,’ ‘The Proposition’ & More [The Discourse Podcast] at The Playlist.
- 7/11/2024
- by Mike DeAngelo
- The Playlist
Image Source: Amazon Before Oppenheimer, Inception and the Dark Knight trilogy, a young Christopher Nolan first made his mark in Hollywood with a fascinating film called Memento. Released by an indie studio, it became a surprise arthouse hit; over the years, as Nolan’s profile has risen, Memento has evolved into a cult classic. The film stars Guy Pearce as a man who, after the attack that killed his wife, left him struggling with a form of amnesia; the movie’s plot features Pearce’s character, bereft of any short-term memories, trying to piece together the details of the attack. At the time the film was being cast, Pearce had won some acclaim for his early films, but he was far from a household name. And that, Nolan once told us, made him a very attractive choice for the role. (Click on the media bar below to hear Christopher Nolan) https://www.
- 6/19/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
“I feel like I’m at the adult table at Thanksgiving when I’m supposed to still be at the kids’ table,” announces Francesca Sloane, moments into THR‘s TV Producer Roundtable. “It’s surreal.”
The Mr. & Mrs. Smith showrunner may have the shortest résumé among her peers gathered at the Fairmont Century Plaza for the live event, but she is by no means out of place. That became crystal clear when the conversation turned to show envy. “I was envious watching Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” says The Crown creator Peter Morgan. “Dealing with repressed British people for so long, I was peering over the fence thinking, ‘Look how much fun they’re having!’ “
That was not the end of the love fest. Ripley writer-director Steven Zaillian picked Issa López’s True Detective: Night Country, and vice versa. “In Mexico, there’s bad envy and good envy,” explains López.
The Mr. & Mrs. Smith showrunner may have the shortest résumé among her peers gathered at the Fairmont Century Plaza for the live event, but she is by no means out of place. That became crystal clear when the conversation turned to show envy. “I was envious watching Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” says The Crown creator Peter Morgan. “Dealing with repressed British people for so long, I was peering over the fence thinking, ‘Look how much fun they’re having!’ “
That was not the end of the love fest. Ripley writer-director Steven Zaillian picked Issa López’s True Detective: Night Country, and vice versa. “In Mexico, there’s bad envy and good envy,” explains López.
- 6/17/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This Star Wars: The Acolyte article contains spoilers.
As the first Star Wars television show set during the High Republic, The Acolyte has all of the ingredients needed to make a unique and compelling Star Wars story. The plot centers on an investigation into a mysterious crime spree that uncovers secrets and dangers long thought to be buried. The time period is new and exciting. And, it has an incredibly stacked cast full of performers eager to bring this era of Star Wars to life.
Here are some of the characters you can expect to see in The Acolyte and the talented performers who play them.
Amandla Stenberg is Osha and Mae
Amandla Stenberg is playing twin sisters Osha and Mae who were “separated by tragedy when they were very young,” according to the actor. Osha was once the promising Padawan of the Jedi Sol before leaving the order due...
As the first Star Wars television show set during the High Republic, The Acolyte has all of the ingredients needed to make a unique and compelling Star Wars story. The plot centers on an investigation into a mysterious crime spree that uncovers secrets and dangers long thought to be buried. The time period is new and exciting. And, it has an incredibly stacked cast full of performers eager to bring this era of Star Wars to life.
Here are some of the characters you can expect to see in The Acolyte and the talented performers who play them.
Amandla Stenberg is Osha and Mae
Amandla Stenberg is playing twin sisters Osha and Mae who were “separated by tragedy when they were very young,” according to the actor. Osha was once the promising Padawan of the Jedi Sol before leaving the order due...
- 6/12/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
After the two-fold delay involving the pandemic and the following WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Prime Video’s The Boys, among numerous other shows, has severely lagged at marketing its future plans to the public. As productions slowly get back on track, updates regarding the fates of some of the industry’s most prized shows are also being revealed accordingly.
Antony Starr as Homelander [Credit: Prime Video]However, as some projects find their new start at the end of summer, few others hunker down for their final season in the sun. The most prominent among the latter are Yellowstone and The Boys – both of which have become endearing to the masses due to their highly uninhibited content.
As tragic as the end may be for the audience, one might argue that ending the shows on a high note might be better than going down the path of Game of Thrones Season 8. Or, in...
Antony Starr as Homelander [Credit: Prime Video]However, as some projects find their new start at the end of summer, few others hunker down for their final season in the sun. The most prominent among the latter are Yellowstone and The Boys – both of which have become endearing to the masses due to their highly uninhibited content.
As tragic as the end may be for the audience, one might argue that ending the shows on a high note might be better than going down the path of Game of Thrones Season 8. Or, in...
- 6/11/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan and their production company Kilter Films, which they run alongside longtime producing partner Athena Wickham, have signed with CAA for representation.
The signing comes off the success of Prime Video’s Fallout, on which Joy and Nolan serve as executive producers, with Nolan directing the first three episodes. The acclaimed series quickly became one of the most-watched titles ever on the Amazon platform and has been renewed for a second season. The duo had been with WME prior to signing with CAA.
In television, Nolan and Joy were co-creators, showrunners, executive producers, writers and directors of the award-winning HBO original series Westworld, which ran for four seasons and was nominated for 54 Primetime Emmys including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series, and Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series. Joy and Nolan served as executive producers of the Amazon series The Peripheral, and...
The signing comes off the success of Prime Video’s Fallout, on which Joy and Nolan serve as executive producers, with Nolan directing the first three episodes. The acclaimed series quickly became one of the most-watched titles ever on the Amazon platform and has been renewed for a second season. The duo had been with WME prior to signing with CAA.
In television, Nolan and Joy were co-creators, showrunners, executive producers, writers and directors of the award-winning HBO original series Westworld, which ran for four seasons and was nominated for 54 Primetime Emmys including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series, and Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series. Joy and Nolan served as executive producers of the Amazon series The Peripheral, and...
- 6/10/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Ranker is a popular place on the Internet where people can rank whatever they want, however, they want, and whenever they want. This is always a fan-focused ranking system, and it is never officially tied to the people behind the projects in question. Recently, a large survey was organized on Ranker, whose goal was to determine the best movies of all time. The list includes more than 3,000 titles, but in our report, we have decided to list the top ten titles from the site to provide you with better insight, combined with our original comments and opinions, which will add flavor to the whole report.
Of course, since this is indeed an important list, we have decided to report on it, so we are going to bring you the results by listing the top 10 movies on this list, from 10th to first place. We hope you’ll enjoy it!
10. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring...
Of course, since this is indeed an important list, we have decided to report on it, so we are going to bring you the results by listing the top 10 movies on this list, from 10th to first place. We hope you’ll enjoy it!
10. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring...
- 6/9/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The recently released trailer for “The Convert,” starring Guy Pearce, has captured the attention of cinema enthusiasts and historical drama fans alike. Directed by renowned filmmaker Lee Tamahori, the film promises to be a compelling journey into the turbulent times of early 19th century New Zealand.
A Tale of Transformation and Conflict
“The Convert” is set in the early 1830s, a period marked by cultural upheaval and the clash between indigenous Maori traditions and European colonial influences. The story revolves around Thomas Munro, portrayed by Guy Pearce, a deeply troubled former soldier who seeks redemption by becoming a Christian missionary. Munro’s quest for salvation leads him to New Zealand, where he encounters a world vastly different from his own.
As the trailer unfolds, viewers are introduced to the stark beauty of New Zealand’s landscapes, juxtaposed with the brutal realities of colonial expansion. Munro’s journey is fraught with moral dilemmas and violent confrontations,...
A Tale of Transformation and Conflict
“The Convert” is set in the early 1830s, a period marked by cultural upheaval and the clash between indigenous Maori traditions and European colonial influences. The story revolves around Thomas Munro, portrayed by Guy Pearce, a deeply troubled former soldier who seeks redemption by becoming a Christian missionary. Munro’s quest for salvation leads him to New Zealand, where he encounters a world vastly different from his own.
As the trailer unfolds, viewers are introduced to the stark beauty of New Zealand’s landscapes, juxtaposed with the brutal realities of colonial expansion. Munro’s journey is fraught with moral dilemmas and violent confrontations,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
The "Star Wars" and "The Matrix" franchises share an interesting history. In 1999, there was only one movie that truly mattered for geeks, and that was George Lucas' "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace." Everything else was an appetizer for the long-awaited return of the series that captured the imagination of a generation.
"The Matrix," which opened two months before the first "Star Wars" film in 16 years, wound up outshining "The Phantom Menace," and, though it did not outgross Lucas' film, it generated more buzz and speculation about how the Wachowskis would explore this expansive universe in future installments.
Though Keanu Reeves' Neo was the savior protagonist, the character that first grabbed our attention was Carrie-Anne Moss' Trinity. She's the star of the film's dynamic opening scene, in which she defies gravity and runs up walls while taking out a quartet of cops with astonishing ease. Welcome to "The Matrix,...
"The Matrix," which opened two months before the first "Star Wars" film in 16 years, wound up outshining "The Phantom Menace," and, though it did not outgross Lucas' film, it generated more buzz and speculation about how the Wachowskis would explore this expansive universe in future installments.
Though Keanu Reeves' Neo was the savior protagonist, the character that first grabbed our attention was Carrie-Anne Moss' Trinity. She's the star of the film's dynamic opening scene, in which she defies gravity and runs up walls while taking out a quartet of cops with astonishing ease. Welcome to "The Matrix,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
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