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‘C’mon C’mon’ and ‘King Richard’ Tie for the Film Fest 919 Audience Award!
Moments ago, the fourth annual edition of Film Fest 919 announce their prestigious Audience Award winner. For the second time, the festival saw a tie. Yes, the 2021 incarnation of Film Fest 919 managed to continue breaking new ground! Sharing the coveted honor is C’mon C’mon and King Richard, the latter being their Opening Night […] More
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Box Office Report for the Week of October 10th
It has been six whole years since a James Bond movie was released – that film of course being Sam Mendes‘ Spectre – but this weekend, a twenty-fifth installment was released – No Time to Die, directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. The film, which marks the end of Daniel Craig‘s tenure as the beloved spy […] More
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Interview: Jason Isaacs Gets Into the Challenges and Rewards of ‘Mass’
Jason Isaacs is often looked at as someone who plays a heavy character, even a villainous one. In Mass, he’s certainly playing someone intense and with a heavy heart, but it’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen him do before. It also won’t shock you, if you know my thoughts on the film, that he’s absolutely […] More
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Interview: Martha Plimpton Talks about the Craftsmanship Behind ‘Mass’
Martha Plimpton has one of the most devastating lines in Mass. I won’t repeat it here, but if you know…you know. Up and down the line, actor turned filmmaker Fran Kranz cast his project brilliantly. Reed Birney, Ann Dowd, and Jason Isaacs are joined by Plimpton in one of the year’s most phenomenal ensembles. Having been […] More
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Interview: Reed Birney Chats About Crafting His Character in ‘Mass’
It would be so easy to discount what Reed Birney does in Mass. The quietest character, Birney has to portray WASP-y stoicism. Of course, considering the subject matter that Fran Kranz‘s film is trafficking in, his performance could easily be lost in the shuffle. Especially considering how amazing Ann Dowd is next to him (not […] More
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Interview: Ann Dowd on Her Oscar-Worthy Performance in ‘Mass’
Ann Dowd is about as great an actress as it gets. Whether you’ve seen her on the big screen with Compliance, Garden State, and a host of other films, or on the small screen with things like The Handmaid’s Tale (which won her an Emmy Award) and The Leftovers, she’s always terrific. Now with Mass, […] More
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Interview: ‘Mass’ Writer/Director Fran Kranz on Crafting One of the Year’s Most Powerful Films
Yes, Fran Kranz once played the stoner in The Cabin in the Woods. But, it’s hardly his only acting credit. Moreover, he’s now established himself as one of the premiere new writers and directors in the industry with Mass. Not only was the movie the class of the Sundance Film Festival, it’s one of the […] More
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On the Radar… (October Edition)
Now it’s time for me to make some zero-sum decisions. Because I can’t cover every notable film release for the remainder of this year unless I’m willing to write multiple 10,000-word articles. Which I’m not. So what do I do? Pontificate about all of the “major” mainstream releases of the month, even ones that I […] More
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First Trailer for ‘Mass’ Showcases An Awards Contender
The much anticipated film will finally hit theatres on October 8th. More
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Sundance Hit ‘Mass’ Debuts a Poster
Following its hit debut at Sundance Film Festival, Mass has received a Poster ahead of its trailer release, one that features a quote from our own Joey Magidson (his Sundance rave is here). The movie follows two couples who engage in a conversation regarding a tragedy that has impacted both of their lives. This gut […] More
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‘Mass’ Acquired by Bleecker Street
One of the most acclaimed films at this year’s Sundance Film Festival has been acquired for U.S. distribution, as Bleecker Street has scooped up Fran Kranz’s directorial debut Mass, with plans for a fourth quarter release timed for awards season. If our review from Sundance is any indication, this is going to be a major player, especially for the […] More
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Sundance Film Festival Review: ‘Mass’ is a Powerhouse of Emotion and Great Acting
The four principle characters in Mass are individuals you hope you never have to personally identify with. They’re each going through incredible grief and pain, having suffered unimaginable loss. The cost and toll on themselves has been terrible. There isn’t even necessarily a light at the end of the tunnel. And yet, they go on, […] More
