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Telluride Film Review: ‘Saturday Night’ is a Blast and Jason Reitman’s Phenomenally Effective Tribute to the Miracle of Crafting Live Television
For the amount of work that goes into making a film or a television show, it’s a literal miracle that anything gets completed. That there’s also live television in this world speaks to talented men and women doing the impossible. Jason Reitman‘s Saturday Night is a loving tribute to that, looking at the creation of […] More
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Film Review: ‘Kinds of Kindness’ is Yorgos Lanthimos at His Most Unhinged and You Can’t Help But Be Entranced
Yorgos Lanthimos thinks like no other person in the industry. That has led to not just several productions that showcase his cast in a very unique manner, but also films that defy all manner of cinematic conventions. With Kinds of Kindness, Lanthimos is both trying something new and going back to his roots. It may […] More
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Interview: Discussing ‘Poor Things’ and the Fun of Being an Actor with Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe is one of the best actors in the business. Watch him in anything and you’ll see that. I’m always curious what film roles he selects, very much due to his massive talents. When he signed on to make a Yorgos Lanthimos movie, I knew we were all in for a treat. He did […] More
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Telluride Film Review: ‘Poor Things’ is An Uproarious and Absolutely Hilarious Look at Female Self-Discovery with Career Best Work From Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos
It shouldn’t look this easy. At this point, and with the stupendous success that is Poor Things, I think director Yorgos Lanthimos can be called a master. He’s managed to take his very specific style and worldview, which is about as singular as it gets, and create a filmmaking voice worth celebrating. His latest work, […] 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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Yorgos Lanthimos and Willem Dafoe Resurrect Emma Stone in Teaser for ‘Poor Things’
Searchlight released the first teaser trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos‘ upcoming film, Poor Things. The film is a darkly comic science fiction drama that tells the story of a young woman who is brought back to life by a scientist. The film features a star-studded cast, including Emma Stone, who has worked previously with Lanthimos, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher […] More
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First Images Revealed for Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’
Yesterday brought some news regarding Yorgos Lanthimos‘ upcoming Poor Things. Not only does it now have a release date of September 8th, it also debut its first images. A debut at a film festival right before release seems likely, so consider this one, which stars Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, and Mark Ruffalo, a potential contender. […] More
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Film Review: ‘Inside’ is an Endurance Test for Willem Dafoe Alongside the Audience
Watching a single actor on screen for almost two hours requires a few things. One thing it obviously requires is a strong central performance that can hopefully rope you in from start to finish. The next thing is requires is a premise that hooks you. Finally, you absolute need the filmmakers involved to execute the […] More
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Film Review: ‘Dead for a Dollar’ is an Old Fashioned Western From An Old Hand in Walter Hill
When a Western gets made these days, and that’s not a particularly often occurrence, it tends to be of the revisionist variety. Sometimes, it’s a modern take like Cop Land, while other times it’s very much a genre take, like with Logan. There’s also Quentin Tarantino‘s very distinctive two forays into the Western, with Django […] More
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Film Review: ‘The Northman’ Showcases Robert Eggers’ Viking Revenge Vision on an Epic Scale
Robert Eggers is a filmmaker who has quickly developed a reputation. It’s hardly a bad one, either. It’s simply one that suggests an immersive and singular experience that won’t be for everyone. So, what would it look like if Eggers took at least a small step towards the mainstream? Well, The Northman suggests something still […] More
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Watch the First Trailer For ‘The Northman’ From Robert Eggers
Earlier today, the first Trailer for Robert Eggers‘ The Northman, which is one of 2022’s most anticipated titles. The director behind The Witch and The Lighthouse, Eggers now presents a viking epic, which has some major potential. A star studded cast doesn’t hurt, either, as it features Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, […] More
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Film Review: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ is an Epic, Intense, and Satisfying Adventure for Peter Parker
To discuss Spider-Man: No Way Home at any length is to brush up against spoilers, so a fair warning: while I’m not talking about anything that should surprise you, it’s probably best to go into this one cold. Marvel and Sony are fully hoping that what they have in store for audiences just washes over […] More
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