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in NewsFocus Features and James Gray Are Teaming Up Again on ‘Ezekiel Moss’
James Gray is set to direct Ezekiel Moss as he joins forces once again with Focus Features on the Keith Bunin script, with Likely Story producing. Gray is coming off the heels of a collaboration with Focus for his latest movie Armageddon Time (reviewed positively by Joey here out of the Telluride Film Festival). Bunin’s latest draft immediately caught the attention […] More
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James Gray’s Next Film Will Be a Biopic of Young John F. Kennedy
Over the years, James Gray has established himself as a filmmaker with a devoted following. Whenever he comes up with a new movie, a corner of the internet rejoices. With his latest work Armageddon Time (fondly reviewed here by Joey out of Telluride) now in theaters, an announcement has been made about what Gray is […] More
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Interview: Andrew Polk on James Gray’s ‘Armageddon Time’
James Gray‘s Armageddon Time has made quite an impact since premiering at this year’s edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. The film, mostly based on the director’s life, tells a story about prejudice and identity seen from the perspective of a young boy attending a public school in New York during the 80’s. It […] More
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Telluride Film Review: ‘Armageddon Time’ Sees James Gray Looking Inward to Detail the Cost of the American Dream
The American Dream is an elusive one. Throughout history, many have sought it out, though as much as anything, many have sought it out for their children. That focus, as well as what shapes a young person, for better and worse, is the subject of Armageddon Time, the latest movie from auteur James Gray. Playing […] More
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First Trailer Released for James Gray’s ‘Armageddon Time’ After a Successful Telluride Bow
Focus Features has released the first trailer for Armageddon Time, directed by James Gray. There is no exact plot synopsis for the film, which is described to be about a deeply personal story on the strength of family, the complexity of friendship and the generational pursuit of the American Dream. Our editor Joey Magidson just […] More
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James Gray’s ‘Armageddon Time’ Announced as a Main Slate Selection For the 60th New York Film Festival
Moments ago, the New York Film Festival announced that James Gray’s Armageddon Time will be a Main Slate selection at the 60th New York Film Festival this year. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, and more, the premiere is designated as a special 60th anniversary screening event celebrating the history of the fest. Gray and company […] More
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Focus Features Sets a November Release Date for ‘Armageddon Time’
After a fairly successful debut at the Cannes Film Festival back in the spring for Armageddon Time, Focus Features has turned their attention to awards season. Yesterday, they announced their releasee date plans for James Gray‘s film. The movie, which stars Anthony Hopkins, Jeremy Strong, Anne Hathaway, Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb, Tovah Feldshuh, John Diehl, […] More
