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A new trailer for Wim Wenders’ ‘Every Thing Will Be Fine’ deals with the aftermath of death
After seven years of making short segments and documentaries, filmmaker Wim Wenders is returning to features once again in his next film. Titled Every Thing Will Be Fine, the film now has a new trailer. Wenders takes on only directorial duties for the feature, working from a screenplay by Norwegian screenwriter Bjørn Olaf Johannessen. The German […] More
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Nicole Kidman is ‘Queen of the Desert’ in trailer from Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog’s last actual drama was way back in 2009 with My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, a thriller that is (literally) miles away from his latest. Queen of the Desert is a historical biopic on the life of Gertrude Bell, a British adventurer and scientist who explored the Middle East at the […] More
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Robert Duvall’s ‘Wild Horses’ gets a trailer
“Wiiiiiillld Horses couldn’t drag me away,” The Rolling Stones once sang. Will Robert Duvall be dragging anyone to see his latest crime drama, Wild Horses? The film, which premiered at SXSW and is Duvall’s fourth feature film as a writer/director and his first in 13 years, is the story of a Western detective (Duvall) and his […] More
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New Projects: Leonardo DiCaprio, Barbie, and ‘Gran Turismo’
New Projects is a weekly round up of movies and TV shows recently announced and currently in development for the near future. See, Netflix isn’t just in the business of producing multiple Adam Sandler movies. Their next big original film deal will likely help them compete even more with HBO, as they’re teaming up with […] More
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James Franco will star in Stephen King’s Kennedy Assassination drama for Hulu
Back in September we reported on a Stephen King novel, 11/22/63, concerning the Kennedy Assassination, being turned into a Hulu miniseries as produced by J.J. Abrams. The story is about a man named Jake Epping who stumbles on a time travel portal back to several months before John F. Kennedy was killed and his goal […] More
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Sundance 2015: ‘I Am Michael’ lacks a clear cinematic viewpoint
It’s painful to criticize a well-intentioned, socially relevant movie like I Am Michael. Director Justin Kelly’s passion for the project is evident in every frame. Still, there’s no denying this is a deeply flawed and surprisingly sparse film that fails to illuminate its frustrating protagonist. Despite a few moments of emotional clarity and a solid performance from James Franco, I Am Michael leaves you feeling ambivalent and, quite frankly, bored. This is a fascinating story that got lost in translation. More
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Sundance 2015: ‘True Story’ looks the part of a creepy crime thriller
True Story is a slick crime thriller that looks great but feels oddly distant. Much like the cold-blooded killer at its core, Rupert Goold’s film is quite the cold fish. Solid performances and striking visuals help to hide a clunky script that delivers its message with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. It doesn’t amount to much, but True Story is a creepy diversion that will keep you entertained. More
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Netflix set to stream ‘The Interview’ as Sony loses money from the film
While the movie made its debut the day before Christmas on a number of platforms including video-on-demand and Google Play, it seems like the king of streaming services will be adding the controversial comedy The Interview to their line-up by the end of the month. Netflix announced on Tuesday that The Interview will be available to members […] More
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Brand and Franco to release new films at SXSW and Slamdance 2015
Lately, there has been a lot of hype about Russell Brand in the News and particularly in social media. Brand seems to be cloaking himself as a political robin-hood character against capitalism and corruption. According to Deadline, the South By Southwest 2015 film festival will open with the film BRAND: A Second Coming. This feature-length […] More
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Sundance 2015: Most Anticipated Films
With January being the traditional low point of the movie season, cinephiles from around the world look to the Sundance Film Festival for some glimmer of hope. America’s preeminent independent film festival has graduated some heavy-hitters over the years, including Whiplash, Ida, and Boyhood from last year’s class. 2015’s program boasts an unprecedented balance between […] More
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Jonah Hill and James Franco go dramatic in Sundance trailer ‘True Story’
A selection in this year’s Sundance Film Festival, rookie filmmaker Rupert Goold’s film True Story tells the true story of journalist Mike Finkel and his interview subject, Christian Longo. In 2002, Finkel was fired from The New York Times for fabricating a story. Shortly after, he learned of a serial killer, Longo, who posed as […] More
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Sony officially delays release of ‘The Interview’ following hacks
Sony has cancelled their plans to release The Interview, issuing this statement via Deadline. In light of the decision by the majority of our exhibitors not to show the film The Interview, we have decided not to move forward with the planned December 25 theatrical release. We respect and understand our partners’ decision and, of course, completely share their paramount interest […] More
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