Three years ago, Deniz Gamze Ergüven’s handsomely made yet exoticizing “Mustang” reinforced a Western idea of rural Turkish life and was received with general acclaim away from home, proving that a filmmaker’s local origins don’t exclude an internalized brand of orientalism. That’s even truer with “Sibel,” Çagla Zencirci and Guillaume Giovanetti’s third feature, the first one shot in Zencirci’s country of birth. Weaving together folklore, gender roles and a fitful kind of emancipation in the story of a mute young woman desperate to counter the ostracism of her fellow villagers, the writer-director couple have created an attractive package that doesn’t hold up to close inspection. Even so, thanks to the extensive use of an intriguing whistle language, and given the way it buttresses Western narrative notions of Asia Minor, the film has a good chance of garnering international art-house attention.
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- 8/30/2018
- by Jay Weissberg
- Variety Film + TV
Tired of stupid sword 'n' sandal costume pictures? Robert Rossen's all-star bio-epic of the charter founder of the Masons is a superior analysis of political ambition and the ruthless application of power. Yeah, he's wearing a blond wig, but Richard Burton captures the force of Alexander without camping up Asia Minor. Alexander the Great Blu-ray Twilight Time Limited Edition 1956 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 136 min. / Ship Date March 15, 2016 / available through Twilight Time Movies / 29.95 Starring Richard Burton, Fredric March, Claire Bloom, Danielle Darrieux, Barry Jones, Harry Andrews, Stanley Baker, Niall MacGinnis, Peter Cushing. Cinematography Robert Krasker Art Direction Andrej Andrejew Film Editor Ralph Kemplen Original Music Mario Nascimbene Produced by Gordon Griffith, Robert Rossen Written and Directed by Robert Rossen
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
Critical opinions aren't supposed to flip-flop with every screening of a film, but I have to admit that my appreciation of Robert Rossen's 1956 epic Alexander the Great...
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
Critical opinions aren't supposed to flip-flop with every screening of a film, but I have to admit that my appreciation of Robert Rossen's 1956 epic Alexander the Great...
- 4/2/2016
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Red Sonja #1
Written by Marguerite Bennett
Art by Aneke
Colors by Jorge Sutil
Letters by Erica Schultz
Published by Dynamite
Marguerite Bennett takes over as the writer of Red Sonja after an impressive run by Gail Simone, which included the spectacular Swords of Sorrow crossover and even a team-up with Conan. Sonja’s core personality of loving fighting, brawling, and a good roll in the hay with a beautiful man or woman is intact, but Bennett and artist Aneke put their mark upon the She Devil Sword immediately by changing the environment around her. The aging king of Hyrkania has died, and Red Sonja, who is afraid she would not make a good king because she was spend all day fighting and having a good time, refuses to succeed him as queen and rides off to have her usual adventures. Then, a year later she returns to Hyrkania and finds...
Written by Marguerite Bennett
Art by Aneke
Colors by Jorge Sutil
Letters by Erica Schultz
Published by Dynamite
Marguerite Bennett takes over as the writer of Red Sonja after an impressive run by Gail Simone, which included the spectacular Swords of Sorrow crossover and even a team-up with Conan. Sonja’s core personality of loving fighting, brawling, and a good roll in the hay with a beautiful man or woman is intact, but Bennett and artist Aneke put their mark upon the She Devil Sword immediately by changing the environment around her. The aging king of Hyrkania has died, and Red Sonja, who is afraid she would not make a good king because she was spend all day fighting and having a good time, refuses to succeed him as queen and rides off to have her usual adventures. Then, a year later she returns to Hyrkania and finds...
- 1/14/2016
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
Throwback Thursday: Wii revolutionizes gaming
Nearly ten years ago the Nintendo Wii found its way into homes and revolutionized gaming as we know it. I know that sounds like a huge statement but stick with me on this one.
A new millenium ushered in a new and exciting era in gaming. None more exciting than the moment Nintendo president Satoru Iwata brought the Wii remote out on stage at the Tokyo Game Show in September of 2005. It left gamers with their mouths wide open. It was unlike any conventional controller on the market. Iwata demonstrated how to use this new-fangled device on a console that clearly lacked the horsepower of rivals Microsoft and Sony. But the promise of a new gaming experience, one that gave players greater control of characters on screen made everyone take notice of Nintendo for the first time in years… read the full article.
‘Grand Theft...
Nearly ten years ago the Nintendo Wii found its way into homes and revolutionized gaming as we know it. I know that sounds like a huge statement but stick with me on this one.
A new millenium ushered in a new and exciting era in gaming. None more exciting than the moment Nintendo president Satoru Iwata brought the Wii remote out on stage at the Tokyo Game Show in September of 2005. It left gamers with their mouths wide open. It was unlike any conventional controller on the market. Iwata demonstrated how to use this new-fangled device on a console that clearly lacked the horsepower of rivals Microsoft and Sony. But the promise of a new gaming experience, one that gave players greater control of characters on screen made everyone take notice of Nintendo for the first time in years… read the full article.
‘Grand Theft...
- 2/28/2015
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
The Wicked + the Divine #8
Written by Kieron Gillen
Art by Jamie McKelvie
Colors by Matthew Wilson
Published by Image Comics
The Wicked + the Divine #7 concluded with a Day-Glo full page splash of the newest god to join the Pantheon: Dionysus, everyone’s favorite deity dedicated to wine, merry-making, and with a dark side. (His followers literally ripped the best human singer to pieces.) Dionysus takes center stage in WicDiv #8, which is the first issue to take place almost entirely at one of the Pantheon’s “gigs”. With his mythological background in the chthonic (“underground”) rituals of Asia Minor and then becoming a subsequent part of the Olympians, Dionysus is the bridge for the “sky” gods, like Baal, Amaterasu, and Inanna and the underground gods Morrigan and Baphomet. Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie write and draw this issue as one big party while adding some insights into each deity and Laura too.
Written by Kieron Gillen
Art by Jamie McKelvie
Colors by Matthew Wilson
Published by Image Comics
The Wicked + the Divine #7 concluded with a Day-Glo full page splash of the newest god to join the Pantheon: Dionysus, everyone’s favorite deity dedicated to wine, merry-making, and with a dark side. (His followers literally ripped the best human singer to pieces.) Dionysus takes center stage in WicDiv #8, which is the first issue to take place almost entirely at one of the Pantheon’s “gigs”. With his mythological background in the chthonic (“underground”) rituals of Asia Minor and then becoming a subsequent part of the Olympians, Dionysus is the bridge for the “sky” gods, like Baal, Amaterasu, and Inanna and the underground gods Morrigan and Baphomet. Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie write and draw this issue as one big party while adding some insights into each deity and Laura too.
- 2/24/2015
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
Brian O'Shea, CEO of The Exchange, has announced a slew of sales for the musical "The Last 5 Years." The film will have its world premiere at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival in September.
The highly anticipated "The Last 5 Years" is adapted and directed by Richard Lagravenese. The high concept feature is already garnering some serious awards buzz for its stars, adapted from the hit Broadway musical, the film is about a struggling actress portrayed by Anna Kendrick ("Twilight" saga, "Up in the Air") and her novelist lover played by Jeremy Jordan (Smash, "Joyful Noise") as they look back on the last half-decade of their relationship from very different viewpoints.
Leading into its world premier at Tiff, the film has been sold in the following territories: Europe (United Kingdom to Icon Film Distribution and Portugal to Zon Lusomundo Audiovisuais, S.A.), Eastern Europe (Cis/Baltics to Voxell Copyrights Limited), Asia (Pan Asian Ptv to Satellite Television Asian Region Limited and Satellite Television Asian Region Limited, Taiwan Branch, China to DDDream International Media, Hong Kong/Macau to Golden Scene, India to Pictureworks, Indonesia to Queen International Pictures Pte Ltd, Japan to Broadmedia Studios Corporation, Philippines to Pioneer Films, Singapore to Cathay-Keris Films Pte Ltd, South Korea to Sonamu Pictures Co. Ltd., Taiwan to Applause Entertainment Ltd. Taiwan Branch, and Thailand to Sahamongkolfilm International Co., Ltd), Asia Minor (Israel to Lev Films, Middle East to Gulf Films, Turkey to Mars Sinema Turizm Ve Sportif Tesisler Isletmeciligi A.S.), and English-speaking (Australia/New Zealand to Regency Media, South Africa to M-net, Airlines to Captive Entertainment).
"We are incredibly excited to premiere "The Last 5 Years" at Tiff, as Richard has brought out ground breaking performance from Anna and Jeremy."said O'Shea, "Carrying universal themes through the unifying power of song, audiences will fall in love with this film the way we have."
About The Exchange:
Collaborative and transparent, The Exchange is a leading international sales and finance company committed to creating strong relationships between filmmakers, film financiers and distributors through the exchange of product, information and commerce. Created by veteran sales executive Brian O'Shea, the company specializes in high quality, commercial films that appeal to North American audiences and the ever-evolving global film market. For more information, please visit: www.theexchange.ws.
The highly anticipated "The Last 5 Years" is adapted and directed by Richard Lagravenese. The high concept feature is already garnering some serious awards buzz for its stars, adapted from the hit Broadway musical, the film is about a struggling actress portrayed by Anna Kendrick ("Twilight" saga, "Up in the Air") and her novelist lover played by Jeremy Jordan (Smash, "Joyful Noise") as they look back on the last half-decade of their relationship from very different viewpoints.
Leading into its world premier at Tiff, the film has been sold in the following territories: Europe (United Kingdom to Icon Film Distribution and Portugal to Zon Lusomundo Audiovisuais, S.A.), Eastern Europe (Cis/Baltics to Voxell Copyrights Limited), Asia (Pan Asian Ptv to Satellite Television Asian Region Limited and Satellite Television Asian Region Limited, Taiwan Branch, China to DDDream International Media, Hong Kong/Macau to Golden Scene, India to Pictureworks, Indonesia to Queen International Pictures Pte Ltd, Japan to Broadmedia Studios Corporation, Philippines to Pioneer Films, Singapore to Cathay-Keris Films Pte Ltd, South Korea to Sonamu Pictures Co. Ltd., Taiwan to Applause Entertainment Ltd. Taiwan Branch, and Thailand to Sahamongkolfilm International Co., Ltd), Asia Minor (Israel to Lev Films, Middle East to Gulf Films, Turkey to Mars Sinema Turizm Ve Sportif Tesisler Isletmeciligi A.S.), and English-speaking (Australia/New Zealand to Regency Media, South Africa to M-net, Airlines to Captive Entertainment).
"We are incredibly excited to premiere "The Last 5 Years" at Tiff, as Richard has brought out ground breaking performance from Anna and Jeremy."said O'Shea, "Carrying universal themes through the unifying power of song, audiences will fall in love with this film the way we have."
About The Exchange:
Collaborative and transparent, The Exchange is a leading international sales and finance company committed to creating strong relationships between filmmakers, film financiers and distributors through the exchange of product, information and commerce. Created by veteran sales executive Brian O'Shea, the company specializes in high quality, commercial films that appeal to North American audiences and the ever-evolving global film market. For more information, please visit: www.theexchange.ws.
- 8/15/2014
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Directed by Jonathan English with Michelle Fairley, Roxanne McKee, Danny Webb.
Ironclad: Battle For Blood is a sequel to Ironclad which was released in 2011. I have not seen the first film but based on what is on view in Battle for Blood it would be worth seeking out. Ironclad: Battle for Blood is a different type of historical war movie. There are no fancy sword moves, no spell casting wizards or dragons running amok. What we have here is a serious version of the type of thing Monty Python used to do, especially in their movie about the Holy Grail, showing what life in the middle ages was really like. Dirty, dangerous, ignorant, short and brutish.
Opening titles tell us that in the 12th Century England had laid waste to Scotland and then withdrawn. Scottish clans raided estates and castles all over the northern part of England in retaliation.
We...
Ironclad: Battle For Blood is a sequel to Ironclad which was released in 2011. I have not seen the first film but based on what is on view in Battle for Blood it would be worth seeking out. Ironclad: Battle for Blood is a different type of historical war movie. There are no fancy sword moves, no spell casting wizards or dragons running amok. What we have here is a serious version of the type of thing Monty Python used to do, especially in their movie about the Holy Grail, showing what life in the middle ages was really like. Dirty, dangerous, ignorant, short and brutish.
Opening titles tell us that in the 12th Century England had laid waste to Scotland and then withdrawn. Scottish clans raided estates and castles all over the northern part of England in retaliation.
We...
- 7/11/2014
- by Sam Moffitt
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes first details on Chainsaw Sally: The Animated Series, release information for Toxin, Patrick: Evil Awakens, and Rabid Love, a trailer for One Please, and much more:
Chainsaw Sally Animated Series: “Horror’s anti-heroine, Chainsaw Sally, to be the center of a brand new animated television series. The series will be a spinoff of The Chainsaw Sally Show starring April Monique Burril and created by JimmyO Burril. The Burrils are directly involved with the show.
“Chainsaw Sally is lovable and brutal; the epitome of what a vigilante should be in the horror realm. Bloody Bombshell Entertainment and Fatality Films are elated to make this dream a reality in the coming months. Horror fans watch out – we’re determined to change the way you think about horror programming.
Chainsaw Sally Animated Series: “Horror’s anti-heroine, Chainsaw Sally, to be the center of a brand new animated television series. The series will be a spinoff of The Chainsaw Sally Show starring April Monique Burril and created by JimmyO Burril. The Burrils are directly involved with the show.
“Chainsaw Sally is lovable and brutal; the epitome of what a vigilante should be in the horror realm. Bloody Bombshell Entertainment and Fatality Films are elated to make this dream a reality in the coming months. Horror fans watch out – we’re determined to change the way you think about horror programming.
- 2/2/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
The past few days hase seen my inbox fill up with all sorts of Indie Beat stories and that's a great thing! So today, I've rounded them all up into one convenient spot for you to enjoy. So come inside to check out some movie trailers, posters, release dates, and more from the world of independent film!
Here at Cinelinx we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we have Indie Beat where we highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene. So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line at jordan@cinelinx.com .
* The first official trailer for the Danish zombie apocalypse movie, Escaping the Dead, has been released.
The film has its starting point in a typical day for the lead character,...
Here at Cinelinx we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we have Indie Beat where we highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene. So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line at jordan@cinelinx.com .
* The first official trailer for the Danish zombie apocalypse movie, Escaping the Dead, has been released.
The film has its starting point in a typical day for the lead character,...
- 1/28/2014
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a teaser poster for Draugar, news on an appearance by Anne Rice at this year’s ThrillerFest VIII, first details on Dead Ringer and A Haunting in Thornby, and much more:
VOD Release for Zombie Apocalypse: Redemption: “Eagle One Media is proud to announce to horror and zombie fans director Ryan Thompson’s apocalyptic horror feature Zombie Apocalypse: Redemption is now available on North American video-on-demand cable systems and around the world on iTunes.
Zombie Apocalypse: Redemption is a throwback to the 1980’s action-horror genre and features legendary action star Fred “The Hammer” Williamson.
At the end of civilization, zombies outnumber human survivors 10000 to 1, and every day is a fight to see tomorrow. Just when he is about to give up that fight, rugged and mysterious wanderer John Knox...
VOD Release for Zombie Apocalypse: Redemption: “Eagle One Media is proud to announce to horror and zombie fans director Ryan Thompson’s apocalyptic horror feature Zombie Apocalypse: Redemption is now available on North American video-on-demand cable systems and around the world on iTunes.
Zombie Apocalypse: Redemption is a throwback to the 1980’s action-horror genre and features legendary action star Fred “The Hammer” Williamson.
At the end of civilization, zombies outnumber human survivors 10000 to 1, and every day is a fight to see tomorrow. Just when he is about to give up that fight, rugged and mysterious wanderer John Knox...
- 6/9/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
The weekend is officially in sight, and we have a question for you... Who's down for a little vampire action to get through the morning? Not the brooding or sparkling kind either. The real deal! If you answered "yes," then this story is for you!
From award-winning director Ben Mole comes The Case of Mary Ford starring Branko Tomovic (Entity), Yannis Stankoglou (Hostage), and Dimitra Hatoupi (The Third Night) with newcomer Tamar Karabetyan.
Check out the first set of stills from the flick, which was adapted from the award-winning short story by John Mole and tells the story of the Greek legend of the Vrykolakas, a vampire from the sea.
Synopsis
New York City, 1913. Recent Greek immigrant Mary Ford is accused of killing her lover. Mary claims the real murderer is her husband. But her husband… is already dead. Maria’s defense relies on the story of how she came to America.
From award-winning director Ben Mole comes The Case of Mary Ford starring Branko Tomovic (Entity), Yannis Stankoglou (Hostage), and Dimitra Hatoupi (The Third Night) with newcomer Tamar Karabetyan.
Check out the first set of stills from the flick, which was adapted from the award-winning short story by John Mole and tells the story of the Greek legend of the Vrykolakas, a vampire from the sea.
Synopsis
New York City, 1913. Recent Greek immigrant Mary Ford is accused of killing her lover. Mary claims the real murderer is her husband. But her husband… is already dead. Maria’s defense relies on the story of how she came to America.
- 6/6/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Take a look at some of the first images from Ben Mole’s vampire short film “The Case of Mary Ford”, based on the short story by John Mole and, we’re told, “tells the story of the Greek legend of the Vrykolakas, a vampire from the sea.” The film stars Branko Tomovic (“Entity”), Yannis Stankoglou (“Hostage”) and Dimitra Hatoupi (“The Third Night”) with newcomer Tamar Karabetyan and will be playing the international festival circuit, so keep an eye out on it if you’re prone to vampire tales. New York City, 1913. Recent Greek immigrant Mary Ford is accused of killing her lover. Mary claims the real murderer is her husband. But her husband… is already dead. Maria’s defense relies on the story of how she came to America. Her tale begins five thousand miles away in her birthplace in the old world, a village on the shores of...
- 6/5/2013
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Whereas westerns reflect a longing for a vanished past, Turkish cinema is examining and lamenting modernisation as it happens
By the time Sergio Leone got to Monument Valley in 1968 to film exteriors for Once Upon a Time in the West, its sandstone buttes – engrained in the popular consciousness by their presence in John Ford's westerns – had already assumed the hulking mythic grandeur the great Italian director needed for his story of American beginnings. Nuri Bilge Ceylan was surely hoping for a little of the same when he had his night convoy of murder investigators sweep their headlights across the vast prairie in last year's Once Upon a Time in Anatolia. The auburn-grey hills around Keskin, near the capital Ankara, might not be as singular a location as the Utah valley, but they've got their own mute, unknowable magnificence – a suitable backdrop for Ceylan's gloomy night of the Turkish soul.
By the time Sergio Leone got to Monument Valley in 1968 to film exteriors for Once Upon a Time in the West, its sandstone buttes – engrained in the popular consciousness by their presence in John Ford's westerns – had already assumed the hulking mythic grandeur the great Italian director needed for his story of American beginnings. Nuri Bilge Ceylan was surely hoping for a little of the same when he had his night convoy of murder investigators sweep their headlights across the vast prairie in last year's Once Upon a Time in Anatolia. The auburn-grey hills around Keskin, near the capital Ankara, might not be as singular a location as the Utah valley, but they've got their own mute, unknowable magnificence – a suitable backdrop for Ceylan's gloomy night of the Turkish soul.
- 2/26/2013
- by Phil Hoad
- The Guardian - Film News
Jude Law has joined Naomi Watts and Robert Pattinson in Werner Herzog's Queen of the Desert. The independent drama stars Watts as Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell, political officer, traveler, archeologist and writer who explored and mapped, becoming highly influential in the making of British imperial policy-making. This was due to her her travels in Asia Minor, Mesopotamia, Greater Syria and Arabia. Along with T.E. Lawrence, Bell aided in establishing the Hashemite dynasties, in what is today Jordan, and Iraq. Nick Raslan produces via Palmyra Films, alongside Cassian Elwes and Michael Benaroya of financiers Benaroya' Pictures. Herzog plans to start shooting Gertrude Bell some time in March in Morocco, helming from his own script. Law is top-notch, with strong performances in the comedic crime franchise Sherlock Holmes, Steven Soderbergh's Contagion and Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning Hugo.
- 11/3/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Jude Law has joined Naomi Watts and Robert Pattinson in Werner Herzog's Queen of the Desert. The independent drama stars Watts as Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell, political officer, traveler, archeologist and writer who explored and mapped, becoming highly influential in the making of British imperial policy-making. This was due to her her travels in Asia Minor, Mesopotamia, Greater Syria and Arabia. Along with T.E. Lawrence, Bell aided in establishing the Hashemite dynasties, in what is today Jordan, and Iraq. Nick Raslan produces via Palmyra Films, alongside Cassian Elwes and Michael Benaroya of financiers Benaroya' Pictures. Herzog plans to start shooting Gertrude Bell some time in March in Morocco, helming from his own script. Law is top-notch, with strong performances in the comedic crime franchise Sherlock Holmes, Steven Soderbergh's Contagion and Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning Hugo.
- 11/3/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Ridley Scott, eat your heart out. Or, maybe a shoe is more appropriate here? Werner Herzog is set to beat out Scott with his own biopic of famed British explorer Gertrude Bell set to begin production this fall.
The whole rat race began last February when Herzog teamed with with Naomi Watts for "Queen Of The Desert," a "Lawrence Of Arabia"-esque epic based on the life of Bell -- a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire at the dawn of the 20th century. Soon after, though, it was noted that Scott was developing his own biopic of Bell, which had Angelina Jolie eyeing the lead role.
Little else had been heard from Herzog's project since then, but it now seems be moving forward quicker than ever with producer Cassian Elwes (Cannes duo "The Paperboy" and "Lawless") unveiling plans for a fall shoot with Watts still on board.
The whole rat race began last February when Herzog teamed with with Naomi Watts for "Queen Of The Desert," a "Lawrence Of Arabia"-esque epic based on the life of Bell -- a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire at the dawn of the 20th century. Soon after, though, it was noted that Scott was developing his own biopic of Bell, which had Angelina Jolie eyeing the lead role.
Little else had been heard from Herzog's project since then, but it now seems be moving forward quicker than ever with producer Cassian Elwes (Cannes duo "The Paperboy" and "Lawless") unveiling plans for a fall shoot with Watts still on board.
- 5/20/2012
- by Simon Dang
- The Playlist
Sullivan Stapleton is Themistocles in 300 Sequel. Sullivan Stapleton is apparently taking over the 300: Battle Of Artemisia role Joel Edgerton had once been considered for, reported on here: 300: Battle Of Artemisia: Joel Edgerton may play Themistocles. The 300: Battle Of Artemisia is currently in the planning phase.
The director of the 300 sequel and its script writers are:
Noam Murro is helming, with Kurt Johnstad and Zack Snyder penning the script. Plot details are being kept under wraps.
On Sullivan Stapleton taking the Themistocles role:
Stapleton had been in consideration for the role early on but had an obligation to the TV show “Strike Back.” With the pic shoot pushing to the summer, the studio went back to Stapleton and it looks like the schedules have been work out.
It is unclear if 300 sequel will be a prequel or a sequel but since the Battle Of Artemesia is being talked about,...
The director of the 300 sequel and its script writers are:
Noam Murro is helming, with Kurt Johnstad and Zack Snyder penning the script. Plot details are being kept under wraps.
On Sullivan Stapleton taking the Themistocles role:
Stapleton had been in consideration for the role early on but had an obligation to the TV show “Strike Back.” With the pic shoot pushing to the summer, the studio went back to Stapleton and it looks like the schedules have been work out.
It is unclear if 300 sequel will be a prequel or a sequel but since the Battle Of Artemesia is being talked about,...
- 2/9/2012
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
From 'Tomb Raider' to 'Changeling' to 'Kung Fu Panda,' actress Angelina Jolie has some serious range. You never know what kind of film she's going to appear in next. THR has word that she has attached herself to a biopic of 'Gertrude Bell,' a woman who became a well-respected figure for her work in the middle east. Here's a more detailed description of Bell courtesy of Newcastle University Library: "Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell was born into a wealthy family at Washington New Hall in what was then County Durham. Initially home-schooled, she then attended school in London and graduated with a first-class degree in Modern History from Oxford University. Thereafter she travelled in Europe and also spent several months in Bucharest and in Tehran. Her travels continued with two round-the-world trips: one in 1897-1898 and one in 1902-1903.From the turn of the century, Gertrude developed a...
- 11/18/2011
- LRMonline.com
Joel Edgerton may play Themistocles in the 300 sequel entitled 300: Battle of Artemisia. Frank Miller has already crafted the graphic novel on which the film will be based. 300‘s director Zack Snyder and 300 writer Kurt Johnstad have finished work on a screenplay for the film and Noam Murro will be directing the film.
This is the first casting speculation I have seen for the 300 sequel but I have seen Joel Edgerton in Warrior recently and The Acolytes. I shorted the The Thing prequel (that’s a rental). Whether any 300 stars make a cameo (one-eyed Dilios with the gift of speech, played by David Wenham or Rodrigo Santoro‘s Xerxes) in the film is uncertain.
For those unaware, Themistocles was:
an Athenian politician and a general. He was one of a new breed of politicians who rose to prominence in the early years of the Athenian democracy, along with his great rival Aristides.
This is the first casting speculation I have seen for the 300 sequel but I have seen Joel Edgerton in Warrior recently and The Acolytes. I shorted the The Thing prequel (that’s a rental). Whether any 300 stars make a cameo (one-eyed Dilios with the gift of speech, played by David Wenham or Rodrigo Santoro‘s Xerxes) in the film is uncertain.
For those unaware, Themistocles was:
an Athenian politician and a general. He was one of a new breed of politicians who rose to prominence in the early years of the Athenian democracy, along with his great rival Aristides.
- 11/2/2011
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
This is the Wonder Woman I would choose:
She’s from Legends of the Dcu: Crisis on Infinite Earths #1. The designer solved a problem that’s defeated every other attempt to fix her costume: he turned the eagle symbol into something that both holds up her costume and suggests armor.
I dunno who suggested that costume, but I suspect the writer, Marv Wolfman, suggested she look Middle-Eastern. It makes sense. In classical literature, the island of the Amazons has been located in Libya and Asia Minor.
While I like the skirt, I would be tempted to give her pants. And there’s something to be said for a longer skirt like the one she first wore:
There was an excellent analysis of Wonder Woman, “Wonder Woman, Delineated” at Fractal Hall, a site that’s no longer on the web. The writer proposed:
So, what makes her work?
A) Truth. Truth truth truth truth truth.
She’s from Legends of the Dcu: Crisis on Infinite Earths #1. The designer solved a problem that’s defeated every other attempt to fix her costume: he turned the eagle symbol into something that both holds up her costume and suggests armor.
I dunno who suggested that costume, but I suspect the writer, Marv Wolfman, suggested she look Middle-Eastern. It makes sense. In classical literature, the island of the Amazons has been located in Libya and Asia Minor.
While I like the skirt, I would be tempted to give her pants. And there’s something to be said for a longer skirt like the one she first wore:
There was an excellent analysis of Wonder Woman, “Wonder Woman, Delineated” at Fractal Hall, a site that’s no longer on the web. The writer proposed:
So, what makes her work?
A) Truth. Truth truth truth truth truth.
- 9/21/2011
- by Will Shetterly
- Comicmix.com
A shared fixation with the passing of time inspired the British visual artist to make a film about veteran painter Cy Twombly
In Tacita Dean's new filmed portrait Edwin Parker, the painter Cy Twombly is espied in his everyday life. Edwin Parker is Twombly's given name, Cy an inherited family nickname. The title of Dean's film implies intimacy, an encounter with the man behind the myth. It is indeed a rare insight. There are no classic old South Bank Show interviews with Twombly to watch, or anything like that, for he has always shunned publicity. Yet in Dean's film he seems totally unselfconscious as he thinks, quietly speaks, and contemplates his sculptures in a cramped studio looking out – through blinds – on trees and traffic in Lexington, Virginia, where he was born in 1928 and now spends part of each year.
The question is – why does Twombly matter to Tacita Dean?...
In Tacita Dean's new filmed portrait Edwin Parker, the painter Cy Twombly is espied in his everyday life. Edwin Parker is Twombly's given name, Cy an inherited family nickname. The title of Dean's film implies intimacy, an encounter with the man behind the myth. It is indeed a rare insight. There are no classic old South Bank Show interviews with Twombly to watch, or anything like that, for he has always shunned publicity. Yet in Dean's film he seems totally unselfconscious as he thinks, quietly speaks, and contemplates his sculptures in a cramped studio looking out – through blinds – on trees and traffic in Lexington, Virginia, where he was born in 1928 and now spends part of each year.
The question is – why does Twombly matter to Tacita Dean?...
- 6/29/2011
- by Jonathan Jones
- The Guardian - Film News
Chicago – Thirty-three years after winning the Best Director Prize at the Cannes Film Festival for his 1978 drama, “Days of Heaven,” maverick filmmaker Terrence Malick has received an even greater honor. His fifth feature, “The Tree of Life,” won the Palme d’Or at the 64th annual Cannes Film Festival, despite mixed reviews and a smattering of boos following its premiere screening.
“Tree of Life” stars Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and Jessica Chastain, and juxtaposes a boy’s coming-of-age during the 1950s with the evolution of Earth itself. The famously shy Malick was not present at the award ceremony, leaving producer Bill Pohlad to accept the prize. At a press conference following the awards ceremony, Jury president Robert De Niro said there wasn’t a great amount of fiery controversy among the judges. “It was a very civil experience,” De Niro said. “Most of us felt clearly that [“Tree of Life”] was the movie.
“Tree of Life” stars Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and Jessica Chastain, and juxtaposes a boy’s coming-of-age during the 1950s with the evolution of Earth itself. The famously shy Malick was not present at the award ceremony, leaving producer Bill Pohlad to accept the prize. At a press conference following the awards ceremony, Jury president Robert De Niro said there wasn’t a great amount of fiery controversy among the judges. “It was a very civil experience,” De Niro said. “Most of us felt clearly that [“Tree of Life”] was the movie.
- 5/26/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
I didn't attend the April 30 critics' screening for "Thor" because it was at the same time Ebertfest was showing "A Small Act," about an 88-year-old woman named Hilde Back. She'd flown from Sweden, and I wanted be onstage to present her with the Golden Thumb. Missing "Thor 3D" was not an inconsolable loss, because Richard Roeper covered it for the paper and I was able to see it in Chicago in nice, bright 2D. The house was surprisingly well-populated for a 8:50 p.m. screening on a Monday, suggesting that some people, at least, will make an effort to avoid 3D.
"Thor" is failure as a movie, but a success as marketing, an illustration of the ancient carnival tactic of telling the rubes anything to get them into the tent.
"You won't believe what these girls take off!" a carny barker promised me and my horny pals one steamy night at the Champaign County Fair.
"Thor" is failure as a movie, but a success as marketing, an illustration of the ancient carnival tactic of telling the rubes anything to get them into the tent.
"You won't believe what these girls take off!" a carny barker promised me and my horny pals one steamy night at the Champaign County Fair.
- 5/12/2011
- by Roger Ebert
- blogs.suntimes.com/ebert
For a woman most people have never heard of, hers is a story that’s been getting some serious attention from a couple of cinematic heavyweights over the last few months. Her life plays out like an Indiana Jones script re-written by the team behind Lawrence of Arabia. Just last month it was reported that Werner Herzog had a Bell film in the works and hoped on casting Naomi Watts in the lead. However, the unconventional filmmaker isn’t the only one interested in getting this film off the ground. According to Deadline, Ridley Scott is developing a biopic about the British heroine and chances are his version will overshadow Herzog’s and maybe even eliminate it completely. Currently, Scott has many projects in the works so, but if The Constant Gardener scribe Jeffrey Caine gets cracking - you just never know what Scott Free will produce next. Gist: Story...
- 4/6/2011
- IONCINEMA.com
Director Ridley Scott is quite busy guy these days. Apparently, he’s now involved in directing a biopic about Renaissance woman Gertrude Bell. Sounds familiar?
Well, of course it does, I’m sure you already remember the project Queen of The Desert that comes from director Werner Herzog and has Naomi Watts set to star as above mentioned lady.
At this moment, not much is known about the whole thing, but we do know that Scott has hired screenwriter Jeffrey Caine, man responsible for The Constant Gardener, to write the script, and, according to Deadline, Scott will produce with Giannina Facio for Scott Free under the production shingle’s deal at Fox.
And what’s so special about this lady? Gertrude Bell was an English writer, traveler, political officer, administrator and archaeologist who explored, mapped, and became highly influential to British imperial policy-making due to her extensive travels in Greater Syria,...
Well, of course it does, I’m sure you already remember the project Queen of The Desert that comes from director Werner Herzog and has Naomi Watts set to star as above mentioned lady.
At this moment, not much is known about the whole thing, but we do know that Scott has hired screenwriter Jeffrey Caine, man responsible for The Constant Gardener, to write the script, and, according to Deadline, Scott will produce with Giannina Facio for Scott Free under the production shingle’s deal at Fox.
And what’s so special about this lady? Gertrude Bell was an English writer, traveler, political officer, administrator and archaeologist who explored, mapped, and became highly influential to British imperial policy-making due to her extensive travels in Greater Syria,...
- 4/1/2011
- by Fiona
- Filmofilia
Ridley Scott is planning to direct a film about Gertrude Bell, setting writer Jeffrey Caine (The Constant Gardener) to write the script, reports Deadline. Giannina Facio will produce alongside Scott for Scott Free Productions under Fox. Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell was born in Washington Hall, County Durham, England to a wealthy family. An energetic personality with a thirst for adventure which shaped her life. Bell was a writer, traveler, political officer as well as an archeologist who mapped, explored and became an influential figure to British imperial policy-making largely because of her extensive travels in Greater Syria, Mesopotamia, Arabia and Asia Minor...
- 3/30/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Ridley Scott is planning to direct a film about Gertrude Bell, setting writer Jeffrey Caine (The Constant Gardener) to write the script, reports Deadline. Giannina Facio will produce alongside Scott for Scott Free Productions under Fox. Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell was born in Washington Hall, County Durham, England to a wealthy family. An energetic personality with a thirst for adventure which shaped her life. Bell was a writer, traveler, political officer as well as an archeologist who mapped, explored and became an influential figure to British imperial policy-making largely because of her extensive travels in Greater Syria, Mesopotamia, Arabia and Asia Minor...
- 3/30/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
It looks like Naomi Watts may be Werner Herzog’s “Queen of the Desert”, in the sprawling epic film planned by the infamous German filmmaker. Watts would take the lead role, playing Gertrude Bell. For those of you unfamiliar with Bell, here’s what ye olde Wikipedia has to say about her. Bell was an English writer, traveller, political officer, administrator, and archaeologist who explored, mapped, and became highly influential to British imperial policy-making due to her extensive travels in Greater Syria, Mesopotamia, Asia Minor, and Arabia. Along with T. E. Lawrence, Bell helped establish the Hashemite dynasties in what is today Jordan as well as in Iraq. She played a major role in establishing and helping administer the modern state of Iraq, utilizing her unique perspective from her travels and relations with tribal leaders throughout the Middle East. During her lifetime she was highly esteemed and trusted by British...
- 2/4/2011
- by Brent McKnight
- Beyond Hollywood
Extremely German filmmaker and all around badass Werner Herzog has written a new biopic called Queen of the Desert. The film is about the life of Gertrude Bell, an Englishwoman whose travels and writings put her in a position to be an influential policy maker for the British Empire in Syria, Mesopotamia, Asia Minor, and Arabia. She helped establish the Hashemite dynasties in what has become modern day Jordan and Iraq, and was said to be held in high regard not just by British officials, but by the Arab leaders she worked with as well. Herzog is in negotiations with acclaimed actress and beloved hottie Naomi Watts about taking on the role of Bell. I can imagine news of a film about the politics and international policy of the early 1900s being met with a big yawn if it were coming from another source, but when it comes from Herzog I have visions of Lawrence of Arabia dancing...
- 2/3/2011
- by Nathan Adams
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
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