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First Trailer for ‘Fingernails’ Releases After Telluride and TIFF Premieres
Written and directed by Christos Nikou, the movie will release in select theatres and on Apple TV+ on November 3. More
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Telluride Film Review: ‘Fingernails’ is a Surprising Delight That’s As Romantic As It is Weird
Whenever something can surprise you at a festival, that’s a special occurrence. I went in to see Fingernails almost completely blind here at the Telluride Film Festival. In very short order, the movie won me over and never let me go. Funny, romantic, and deeply weird, it’s a flick that’s decidedly up my alley. Fingernails […] More
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Interview: Riz Ahmed Returns to Talk More About Role Selections and ‘Encounter’
Last year, I was lucky enough to chat with Riz Ahmed on his march towards an Oscar nomination for Sound of Metal. Not only is his work impressive there, he’s as impressive a man. Last week, I was lucky enough to be asked to chat with him again, this time about his latest work in […] More
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Riz Ahmed and Viola Davis added to Oscars Presenters List
We’re just a few short days away from the 93rd Oscars ceremony, and today the show’s producers Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher, and Steven Soderbergh, have announced an exciting new pair of presenters to the ceremony – Riz Ahmed and Viola Davis. In a joint statement from the producing trio, they said, “We’re thrilled Viola and […] More
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in Op-ed
Before the Gold: Best Leading Actor
This month, we’re taking a look at this year’s Oscar nominees and digging into their past work to find hidden gems that you may have overlooked, or specific credits that may have influenced their Oscar-nominated work this year. Many have rightly noted that this year’s Best Leading Actor lineup is one of the greatest the […] More
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The Lone Screenplay Nominee – 2014 Original Screenplay Race
Writers are an odd bunch. Every year we get a movie (or two) that earns a screenplay nomination… and nothing else. These deviations from the pack mentality of the Oscars (where we see a few movies dominate in all categories) are what make for a fun and delightful nomination morning. In fact, many times the […] More
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Interview: Darius Marder Guides Us Through the Genesis of ‘Sound of Metal’
For a directorial debut, Darius Marder sure took an ambitious project on. Sound of Metal, from top to bottom, would always be a difficult film to ace, no matter who you are. Luckily, Marder is quite the filmmaker, so he really hit the ground running. Having been curious about this movie for years, finally seeing […] More
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in Editor, Interviews
Interview: Riz Ahmed Chats About ‘Sound of Metal’ and How He Chooses His Roles
It’s impossible not to be blown away by Riz Ahmed. Even before Sound of Metal, which may well earn him an Academy Award nomination, he’s been quietly one of the best in the business. Nightcrawler, The Night Of, and more, have seen Ahmed rise to an exciting level in short order. Sound of Metal is […] More
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Film Review: ‘Sound of Metal’ is a Astounding Auditory Experience and Showcase for Riz Ahmed
The right combination of actor and filmmaker, combined with true ambition and dedication, can result in magic. Sound of Metal is one such example of this, with co-writer/director Darius Marder and actor Riz Ahmed blowing you away. Not simply content to tell a compelling story, they also give you the experience of the protagonist. That […] More
