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Trailer Debuts for ‘Here’ Reuniting Tom Hanks and Robin Wright with Robert Zemeckis
A Forrest Gump reunion is upon us. This morning brought our first look at Robert Zemeckis‘ Here, which has him working once more with Tom Hanks, while Robin Wright returns to their stable. Zemeckis co-wrote the adaption of the Richard McGuire graphic novel with Eric Roth, while he directs, so there’s plenty of Forrest Gump […] More
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Film Review: ‘Asteroid City’ is a Wes Anderson Movie Through and Through (For Better or Worse)
Whenever I review a Wes Anderson film, it’s admittedly done through the lens of someone who’s very hit or miss with the filmmaker. Usually, his animated movies really charm me, while more of the live-action efforts than not fall flat. So, when I say that Asteroid City is pretty much a garden variety Anderson effort, […] More
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Film Review: ‘A Man Called Otto’ Will Move You to Tears
Remakes are not generally where you go to find surprises. In fact, their very nature largely prevents it. So, it was kind of a small-scale delight to find out just how appealing A Man Called Otto turns out to be. This remake of A Man Called Ove isn’t especially necessary, but when you’re enjoying a […] More
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Interview: Producer and Songwriter Rita Wilson on the Music and Warmth of ‘A Man Called Otto’
Rita Wilson is a triple threat. Not only is she an accomplished actress and a noted producer, she also happens to be a talented singer/songwriter. So, whenever she gets involved with a project, my ears perk up. In the case of A Man Called Otto, she produces and contributes the wonderful song Til You’re Home. […] More
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First Trailer for ‘A Man Called Otto’ Sees Tom Hanks in Remake of Swedish Film
The movie is a remake of A Man Called Ove directed by Hannes Holm, based on the book of the same name by Fredrik Backman. More
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The Top 25 Best Actor Winners So Far (Updated)
Welcome back! Believe it or not, this series is almost done with. We can mourn that soon, but for now, we press on. Continuing a tradition I’ve been keen on for years, I’m ranking the new crop of Academy Award winners. For nearly all of the Oscar categories, you’ll see me list the top 25 […] More
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Awards Radar Community: If You See ‘Elvis’ This Weekend Let Us Know Your Thoughts!
The King is back on the screen! This weekend saw the release of Elvis, helmed by Baz Lurhmann and starring Austin Butler. A biopic with Butler as Elvis Presley and Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker? That should be a recipe for surefire cinematic success. Well, the film has hit theaters, hot on the heels […] More
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Film Review: ‘Elvis’ Has Star Qualities But Remains Too Surface Level of a Biopic to Be An All-Timer
On the surface, the pairing of a biopic about Elvis Presley with a filmmaker like Baz Lurhmann should be a no-brainer success. Then again, “surface” is the issue here, as way too much of Elvis is merely surface level. For a film that runs over two and a half hours long, not diving deep into […] More
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Sony Dates ‘A Man Called Otto’ Starring Tom Hanks
The movie will be releasing a few days after Kasi Lemmons’ latest picture, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, comes out. More
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First Trailer Released for Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’
On Thursday morning, Warner Bros. released the 3-minute first trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s latest directorial effort and music biopic, Elvis. The film is scheduled for a summer release on June 24. The film chronicles the life of Elvis Presley, from his humble beginnings to his meteoric rise to superstardom as the King of Rock & […] More
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Tom Hanks to Star in ‘A Man Called Ove’ Remake; Marc Forster to Direct
Forster will also be releasing White Bird: A Wonder Story sometime during the year. More
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Interview: ‘Finch’ Director Miguel Sapochnik Discusses His New Sci-Fi Flick
Helming a big science fiction project is a huge undertaking for any filmmaker. Luckily, director Miguel Sapochnik has more than established his bona fides in that regard. Obviously, he’s best known for his work directing episodes of Game of Thrones, but his career is a long one, with his latest work, the sci-fi film Finch, […] More
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