Imagine moving into your dream home, hoping for a fresh start with your family. But on the very first night, disaster strikes when a car slams through your living room window. And that’s just the beginning.
Such is the harrowing experience that befalls Josh, Rachel, and their young son Max in Sharp Corner. Played brilliantly by Ben Foster and Cobie Smulders, Josh and Rachel are a couple seeking tranquility in rural Nova Scotia. But their new home’s location proves quite tragic—it lies at the bottom of a sharp bend in the road, resulting in one too many crashes on their front lawn.
As more accidents continually terrify the family, stay-at-home dad Josh becomes obsessed with the crashes. Trying to support his loved ones, he throws himself into first aid training, desperate to be heroic if disaster strikes again. But his fixation grows in unhealthy ways, straining relationships...
Such is the harrowing experience that befalls Josh, Rachel, and their young son Max in Sharp Corner. Played brilliantly by Ben Foster and Cobie Smulders, Josh and Rachel are a couple seeking tranquility in rural Nova Scotia. But their new home’s location proves quite tragic—it lies at the bottom of a sharp bend in the road, resulting in one too many crashes on their front lawn.
As more accidents continually terrify the family, stay-at-home dad Josh becomes obsessed with the crashes. Trying to support his loved ones, he throws himself into first aid training, desperate to be heroic if disaster strikes again. But his fixation grows in unhealthy ways, straining relationships...
- 11/4/2024
- by Arash Nahandian
- Gazettely
Chris Rock will direct and star in Misty Green for MacRo Film Studios and Confluential Films. Neon will commence international sales at the AFM next week.
Based on an original script by Rock, Misty Green follows Misty, who is an undeniably talented actress, but her vices have derailed every attempt to revitalise her career. Her best opportunity in ages arrives in the form of Jordan (Rock), a film director with the perfect role for her – were it not for their contentious past
Additional casting is underway. Peter Rice and Rock will produce alongside James Lopez for MacRo Film Studios and Tommy Oliver for Confluential Films.
Based on an original script by Rock, Misty Green follows Misty, who is an undeniably talented actress, but her vices have derailed every attempt to revitalise her career. Her best opportunity in ages arrives in the form of Jordan (Rock), a film director with the perfect role for her – were it not for their contentious past
Additional casting is underway. Peter Rice and Rock will produce alongside James Lopez for MacRo Film Studios and Tommy Oliver for Confluential Films.
- 11/1/2024
- ScreenDaily
Chris Rock is set to direct and star in “Misty Green,” described as a contemporary tale of Hollywood excess and inequity.
Based on an original script by Rock, “Misty Green” follows Misty, an undeniably talented actress whose vices have derailed every attempt to revitalize her career. Her best opportunity in ages arrives in the form of Jordan (Rock), a film director with the perfect role for her — were it not for their contentious past. Additional casting is underway.
Rock and seasoned exec and former Fox head Peter Rice will produce alongside James Lopez for MacRo Film Studios and Tommy Oliver for Confluential Films. Executive producers are Charles D. King for MacRo Film Studios and Codie Elaine Oliver for Confluential Films. Neon International will represent the foreign rights and introduce it at AFM next week while CAA Media Finance will represent the domestic rights.
Rock was last seen on the big...
Based on an original script by Rock, “Misty Green” follows Misty, an undeniably talented actress whose vices have derailed every attempt to revitalize her career. Her best opportunity in ages arrives in the form of Jordan (Rock), a film director with the perfect role for her — were it not for their contentious past. Additional casting is underway.
Rock and seasoned exec and former Fox head Peter Rice will produce alongside James Lopez for MacRo Film Studios and Tommy Oliver for Confluential Films. Executive producers are Charles D. King for MacRo Film Studios and Codie Elaine Oliver for Confluential Films. Neon International will represent the foreign rights and introduce it at AFM next week while CAA Media Finance will represent the domestic rights.
Rock was last seen on the big...
- 11/1/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Halloween is nearly here, and what better way to celebrate the holiday than with a vampire movie? While the various streaming services are a little light on this particular monster – classics like “Twilight” and “Blade” aren’t currently streaming anywhere – there are still some great vampire films available at your fingertips right now.
These vampire films range from terrifying to sorrowful to funny. There’s a little something for everyone, so take your pick and dive in.
Check out our list of the best vampire movies streaming below.
“Bram Stoker’s Dracula” “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” (Columbia Pictures)
Streaming on Paramount+
Francis Ford Coppola’s adaptation of “Dracula” is a gorgeous, haunting film. Gary Oldman stars as the titular vampire, Winona Ryder is Mina and the supporting cast includes Keanu Reeves and Anthony Hopkins. The “Godfather” director employed filmmaking techniques from the silent era to achieve the film’s special effects, resulting...
These vampire films range from terrifying to sorrowful to funny. There’s a little something for everyone, so take your pick and dive in.
Check out our list of the best vampire movies streaming below.
“Bram Stoker’s Dracula” “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” (Columbia Pictures)
Streaming on Paramount+
Francis Ford Coppola’s adaptation of “Dracula” is a gorgeous, haunting film. Gary Oldman stars as the titular vampire, Winona Ryder is Mina and the supporting cast includes Keanu Reeves and Anthony Hopkins. The “Godfather” director employed filmmaking techniques from the silent era to achieve the film’s special effects, resulting...
- 10/30/2024
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Leave it to filmmaker Luca Guadagnino to redefine a movie star before our very eyes. The director who landed Timothée Chalamet on the map in 2017's heart-wrenching romance "Call Me by Your Name" and most recently turned a sports drama starring the triumvirate of Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist into one of this year's most exhilarating theatrical experiences with "Challengers" isn't even close to being done just yet. His latest film might also be one of his most anticipated ever, taking aim at the life and times of famous American writer William S. Burroughs in what's arguably his most complicated and impressively adult subject matter yet. Not only does "Queer" live up to every unspoken promise of its title, as I reviewed for /Film here, but it also delivers what might very well go down as Daniel Craig's best performance yet.
If that sounds like impossibly high praise, just...
If that sounds like impossibly high praise, just...
- 10/29/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
John Swab’s new crime thriller King Ivory seeks to shine a light on the very real human toll of America’s ongoing opioid crisis. Based on extensive research, including interviews with those on the frontlines and those suffering personal battles, Swab crafts a brutally honest portrait of how this public health calamity has ravaged communities across the country.
We meet Tulsa police officer James Badge Dale, who is determined to take down the dealers flooding his city with deadly fentanyl. But in a twist known all too well these days, his own teenage son becomes hooked, showing how easily even the most cautious families can fall victim.
Beyond the police procedure and gritty action scenes, King Ivory aims to put faces to the statistics. We witness the human consequences of an epidemic that claims over 100,000 lives each year. Swab ensures we experience the story from all perspectives—from the...
We meet Tulsa police officer James Badge Dale, who is determined to take down the dealers flooding his city with deadly fentanyl. But in a twist known all too well these days, his own teenage son becomes hooked, showing how easily even the most cautious families can fall victim.
Beyond the police procedure and gritty action scenes, King Ivory aims to put faces to the statistics. We witness the human consequences of an epidemic that claims over 100,000 lives each year. Swab ensures we experience the story from all perspectives—from the...
- 10/28/2024
- by Mahan Zahiri
- Gazettely
Hulu has unveiled the trailer for its new limited series “Interior Chinatown” from executive producers Charles Yu and Taika Waititi. Based on Yu’s novel of the same name, all 10 episodes will be available to stream Nov. 19.
According to the official synopsis, “the show follows the story of Willis Wu (Jimmy O. Yang), a background character trapped in a police procedural called ‘Black & White.’ Relegated to the background, Willis goes through the motions of his on-screen job, waiting tables, dreaming about a world beyond Chinatown and aspiring to be the lead of his own story. When Willis inadvertently becomes a witness to a crime, he begins to unravel a criminal web in Chinatown, while discovering his own family’s buried history and what it feels like to be in the spotlight.”
Cast members include Ronny Chieng, Chloe Bennet, Lisa Gilroy, Sullivan Jones, Archie Kao and Diana Lin.
Series creator...
According to the official synopsis, “the show follows the story of Willis Wu (Jimmy O. Yang), a background character trapped in a police procedural called ‘Black & White.’ Relegated to the background, Willis goes through the motions of his on-screen job, waiting tables, dreaming about a world beyond Chinatown and aspiring to be the lead of his own story. When Willis inadvertently becomes a witness to a crime, he begins to unravel a criminal web in Chinatown, while discovering his own family’s buried history and what it feels like to be in the spotlight.”
Cast members include Ronny Chieng, Chloe Bennet, Lisa Gilroy, Sullivan Jones, Archie Kao and Diana Lin.
Series creator...
- 10/22/2024
- by Jack Dunn and Emiliana Betancourt
- Variety Film + TV
When it comes to storytelling, the magic often lies in the nuances, the details that linger in the mind long after the last scene fades to black. And, if there’s any hope left for Yellowstone, perhaps it resides in Taylor Sheridan’s gift for storytelling, evident in his masterstroke, Hell or High Water. This low-budget gem, featuring Chris Pine and Ben Foster as bank-robbing siblings and Jeff Bridges as their relentless pursuer, wowed critics at Cannes and captured audiences’ hearts worldwide.
Taylor Sheridan | Credit: Yellowstone/Paramount
Set against the backdrop of Texas, Sheridan weaves a vibrant tapestry. He artfully explores the enduring legacy of the American frontier, creating a narrative that’s as thought-provoking as it is thrilling. Reflecting on Sheridan’s success, one might wonder: Could Yellowstone find its saving grace if its creator taps into the same reservoir of creativity that gave us something to chew on for days and weeks?...
Taylor Sheridan | Credit: Yellowstone/Paramount
Set against the backdrop of Texas, Sheridan weaves a vibrant tapestry. He artfully explores the enduring legacy of the American frontier, creating a narrative that’s as thought-provoking as it is thrilling. Reflecting on Sheridan’s success, one might wonder: Could Yellowstone find its saving grace if its creator taps into the same reservoir of creativity that gave us something to chew on for days and weeks?...
- 10/21/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Marvel Studios, typically hesitant to officially cancel shows and often labeling them as “limited series,” has taken the unusual step of ending a beloved series. This critically acclaimed show, praised for its engaging storytelling and confirmed by storyboard artist Gabi Rode’s comments, is facing an early conclusion.
Despite having a flawless 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, it will not return for a third season. The show in question is Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.
The news emerged on X/Twitter, with user @owlphibia sharing insights that were later supported by Rode.
He expressed disappointment over the long-standing knowledge of the show’s fate among Disney staff and noted that the production area had been empty for over a year, suggesting that the decision had been made quite some time ago but is only now being revealed.
What sucks is that a bunch of us at Disney knew about this...
Despite having a flawless 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, it will not return for a third season. The show in question is Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.
The news emerged on X/Twitter, with user @owlphibia sharing insights that were later supported by Rode.
He expressed disappointment over the long-standing knowledge of the show’s fate among Disney staff and noted that the production area had been empty for over a year, suggesting that the decision had been made quite some time ago but is only now being revealed.
What sucks is that a bunch of us at Disney knew about this...
- 10/20/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Comic Basics
Marvel Studios, known for its reluctance to officially cancel shows, opting instead for the ‘limited series’ tag, appears to have made a rare move. A beloved series praised for its engaging storytelling and critical acclaim, confirmed through storyboard artist Gabi Rode’s comments, is facing an early conclusion.
Despite the series boasting a pristine 100% Rotten Tomatoes critic score, it will not see a third season. The series in question? ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.’
The news broke via X/Twitter with insights from user @owlphibia and was given further credence by Rode, who lamented the long-standing knowledge of the show’s fate among Disney staff. He revealed that the production area had been deserted for more than a year, indicating a decision long made but only now coming to light.
What sucks is that a bunch of us at Disney knew about this for so long but couldn’t outright say it.
Despite the series boasting a pristine 100% Rotten Tomatoes critic score, it will not see a third season. The series in question? ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.’
The news broke via X/Twitter with insights from user @owlphibia and was given further credence by Rode, who lamented the long-standing knowledge of the show’s fate among Disney staff. He revealed that the production area had been deserted for more than a year, indicating a decision long made but only now coming to light.
What sucks is that a bunch of us at Disney knew about this for so long but couldn’t outright say it.
- 10/20/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
As the godfather of modern Westerns, Taylor Sheridan is very astute about the corporate world’s needs and the commercial fanfare’s demands. Balancing the two gives the studios and the viewers a perfect amalgamation of sustainable, profitable, and binge-worthy dramas like Yellowstone and Hell or High Water.
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]
But it is not always the world of mainstream media that lets out the genius in Sheridan. As a cowboy himself, the desire to own the largest and most famous ranch in the whole world (the Four Sixes) juxtaposes his need to protect the cattle and ranch lifestyle that is currently racing toward extinction. It is this extinction that has become the filmmaker’s latest obsession when it comes to scripting a story for film or television.
Taylor Sheridan Obsesses Over the American West Hell or High Water (2016) [Credit: Lionsgate Films]
After two decades of focusing on...
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]
But it is not always the world of mainstream media that lets out the genius in Sheridan. As a cowboy himself, the desire to own the largest and most famous ranch in the whole world (the Four Sixes) juxtaposes his need to protect the cattle and ranch lifestyle that is currently racing toward extinction. It is this extinction that has become the filmmaker’s latest obsession when it comes to scripting a story for film or television.
Taylor Sheridan Obsesses Over the American West Hell or High Water (2016) [Credit: Lionsgate Films]
After two decades of focusing on...
- 10/19/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Actress/mixed martial artist Sydney Sweeney, is currently in training to play real-life ‘super welterweight’ boxer ‘Christy Martin’ in a new feature, directed by David Michod, co-starring Ben Foster, Merritt Weaver, Katy O’Brien, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor, Chad L. Coleman, and Tony Cavalero:
Boxer ‘Martin’ competing between 1989 and 2012 was crowned world champion in the ‘super welterweight’ class in 2009. But in 2010, she was viciously attacked and seriously injured by her husband. Despite the odds, she miraculously survived to eventually make a spectacular comeback.
"Over the past few months, I’ve been immersed in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman,” said Sweeney.
“A true champion who fought battles both inside and outside the ring. Her journey is a testament to resilience, strength, and hope, and I’m honored to step into her shoes to share her powerful story with you all. More to come soon…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
Boxer ‘Martin’ competing between 1989 and 2012 was crowned world champion in the ‘super welterweight’ class in 2009. But in 2010, she was viciously attacked and seriously injured by her husband. Despite the odds, she miraculously survived to eventually make a spectacular comeback.
"Over the past few months, I’ve been immersed in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman,” said Sweeney.
“A true champion who fought battles both inside and outside the ring. Her journey is a testament to resilience, strength, and hope, and I’m honored to step into her shoes to share her powerful story with you all. More to come soon…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 10/19/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Sydney Sweeney has become known for her bombshell looks and, despite Madame Web's failings earlier this year, hits like Anyone But You and Immaculate have made her one of Hollywood's most bankable young stars.
Now, Sweeney has showcased her physical transformation to play legendary boxer Christy Martin in an upcoming untitled biopic.
After paparazzi photos of the actor were circulated on social media, Sweeney took to Instagram (via TheRingReport.com) to confirm she's playing Martin in a movie being directed by David Michod.
For those of you who aren't aware, Martin competed between 1989 and 2012 and was crowned world champion in the super welterweight class in 2009. In 2010, the boxer was stabbed and shot her by husband, James Martin, but miraculously survived. He's now serving a 25-year prison sentence for attempted second-degree murder.
Ben Foster is playing James, while the rest of the cast includes Merritt Weaver, Katy O’Brien, Ethan Embry,...
Now, Sweeney has showcased her physical transformation to play legendary boxer Christy Martin in an upcoming untitled biopic.
After paparazzi photos of the actor were circulated on social media, Sweeney took to Instagram (via TheRingReport.com) to confirm she's playing Martin in a movie being directed by David Michod.
For those of you who aren't aware, Martin competed between 1989 and 2012 and was crowned world champion in the super welterweight class in 2009. In 2010, the boxer was stabbed and shot her by husband, James Martin, but miraculously survived. He's now serving a 25-year prison sentence for attempted second-degree murder.
Ben Foster is playing James, while the rest of the cast includes Merritt Weaver, Katy O’Brien, Ethan Embry,...
- 10/18/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Sydney Sweeney has been very active in the movie business lately. Having worked on two incredible projects this year, the 27-year-old icon has already started laying the groundwork for her next film. Her success and worth as a Hollywood star are evident, but fans also adore her personality and incredible looks.
Sydney Sweeney in HBO’s Euphoria | Credits: HBO
While Sweeney is well known for being a perfect teenage romantic comedy movie star, one that can certainly bring the heat on screen, her latest life update (for the lack of a better term) on Instagram has shocked the millions of followers she has. The Euphoria star looks nothing like the stunning blonde-haired bombshell she is known for being!
Sydney Sweeney shows off her epic transformation in latest Instagram post Sydney Sweeney in Anyone But You | Credit: Columbia Pictures
Recently, the Anyone But You alum posted a series of pictures on Instagram,...
Sydney Sweeney in HBO’s Euphoria | Credits: HBO
While Sweeney is well known for being a perfect teenage romantic comedy movie star, one that can certainly bring the heat on screen, her latest life update (for the lack of a better term) on Instagram has shocked the millions of followers she has. The Euphoria star looks nothing like the stunning blonde-haired bombshell she is known for being!
Sydney Sweeney shows off her epic transformation in latest Instagram post Sydney Sweeney in Anyone But You | Credit: Columbia Pictures
Recently, the Anyone But You alum posted a series of pictures on Instagram,...
- 10/17/2024
- by Rakibul John Rodgers
- FandomWire
Sydney Sweeney shared the first photos of her playing boxer Christy Martin for the upcoming biopic being directed by David Michôd.
“Well the cats out of the bag thanks to some paps in bushes so here’s a little bts from my film im working on right now,” Sweeney shared with her followers on Instagram.
In the photos, Sweeney is seen sporting a mullet and flexing her biceps.
“Over the past few months, i’ve been immersed in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman—a true champion who fought battles both inside and outside the ring,” she continued. “Her journey is a testament to resilience, strength, and hope, and I’m honored to step into her shoes to share her powerful story with you all. more to come soon.”
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The film, directed...
“Well the cats out of the bag thanks to some paps in bushes so here’s a little bts from my film im working on right now,” Sweeney shared with her followers on Instagram.
In the photos, Sweeney is seen sporting a mullet and flexing her biceps.
“Over the past few months, i’ve been immersed in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman—a true champion who fought battles both inside and outside the ring,” she continued. “Her journey is a testament to resilience, strength, and hope, and I’m honored to step into her shoes to share her powerful story with you all. more to come soon.”
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Sydney Sweeney (@sydney_sweeney)
The film, directed...
- 10/16/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress Sydney Sweeney has undergone a significant physical change as she prepares to play the lead role of boxing champion Christy Martin in an upcoming biopic. Sweeney shared photos on social media showing off her transformed look and the intense training required for the part.
In the photos posted to Instagram, Sweeney looks almost unrecognizable with dark brown, curly hair instead of her usual blonde style. Her muscular physique is also on display, especially in her toned arms, evidence of the strenuous preparation.
“For the past few months, I’ve immersed myself in boxing training to portray the story of Christy Martin,” Sweeney wrote. She said it’s an honor to play such a resilient and strong woman who fought both in and out of the ring. Martin’s journey shows the power of perseverance.
The untitled biopic is directed by David Michôd. It will follow the life of Christy Martin,...
In the photos posted to Instagram, Sweeney looks almost unrecognizable with dark brown, curly hair instead of her usual blonde style. Her muscular physique is also on display, especially in her toned arms, evidence of the strenuous preparation.
“For the past few months, I’ve immersed myself in boxing training to portray the story of Christy Martin,” Sweeney wrote. She said it’s an honor to play such a resilient and strong woman who fought both in and out of the ring. Martin’s journey shows the power of perseverance.
The untitled biopic is directed by David Michôd. It will follow the life of Christy Martin,...
- 10/16/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Sydney Sweeney is ready to step into the ring.
The actress shared a couple of behind-the-scenes images (below) from her time on the set of the Christy Martin biopic in which she’s set to star.
“Well the cats out of the bag thanks to some paps in bushes so here’s a little bts from my film im working on right now,” she wrote in an Instagram caption of two photos of her in sweats with a brown, curly hairdo. “Over the past few months, I’ve been immersed in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman — a true champion who fought battles both inside and outside the ring.”
She concluded, “Her journey is a testament to resilience, strength, and hope, and I’m honored to step into her shoes to share her powerful story with you all. More to come soon.”
David Michôd will direct the film,...
The actress shared a couple of behind-the-scenes images (below) from her time on the set of the Christy Martin biopic in which she’s set to star.
“Well the cats out of the bag thanks to some paps in bushes so here’s a little bts from my film im working on right now,” she wrote in an Instagram caption of two photos of her in sweats with a brown, curly hairdo. “Over the past few months, I’ve been immersed in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman — a true champion who fought battles both inside and outside the ring.”
She concluded, “Her journey is a testament to resilience, strength, and hope, and I’m honored to step into her shoes to share her powerful story with you all. More to come soon.”
David Michôd will direct the film,...
- 10/16/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sydney Sweeney has shared the first look of what fans can expect to see of her in her next film, in which she’ll star as former professional boxer Christy Martin.
In a Wednesday Instagram post, the actress sardonically thanked the paparazzi for spoiling her casting news.
“Well, the cat’s out of the bag thanks to some paps in bushes so here’s a little BTS from my film I’m working on right now,” Sweeney shared. She coupled the post with two images of her coming out of her trailer and on set, complete with muscles and dramatically different brown, curly hair.
“Over the past few months, I’ve been immersed in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman — a true champion who fought battles both inside and outside the ring,” Sweeney wrote. “Her journey is a testament to resilience, strength and hope, and...
In a Wednesday Instagram post, the actress sardonically thanked the paparazzi for spoiling her casting news.
“Well, the cat’s out of the bag thanks to some paps in bushes so here’s a little BTS from my film I’m working on right now,” Sweeney shared. She coupled the post with two images of her coming out of her trailer and on set, complete with muscles and dramatically different brown, curly hair.
“Over the past few months, I’ve been immersed in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman — a true champion who fought battles both inside and outside the ring,” Sweeney wrote. “Her journey is a testament to resilience, strength and hope, and...
- 10/16/2024
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
Sydney Sweeney could not be farther away from playing the demure Julia Cornwall in Sony’s Madame Web than in the latest behind-the-scenes pics from her upcoming Christy Martin biopic. In the photos, Sweeney sports a ’90s mullet while giving us a front-row seat to her impressive gun show. As she curls her bicep for the camera, Sweeney smiles brightly, knowing her training to play the former boxer is paying off.
“Well the cat’s out of the bag thanks to some paps in bushes so here’s a little BTS from my film I’m working on right now,” Sweeney wrote on Instagram.
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David Michod directs the untitled Christy Martin sports biopic he co-wrote with Mirrah Foulkes. The project charts Martin’s rise to become the most iconic boxer of the 1990s. Dubbed the “female Rocky” by producers,...
“Well the cat’s out of the bag thanks to some paps in bushes so here’s a little BTS from my film I’m working on right now,” Sweeney wrote on Instagram.
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David Michod directs the untitled Christy Martin sports biopic he co-wrote with Mirrah Foulkes. The project charts Martin’s rise to become the most iconic boxer of the 1990s. Dubbed the “female Rocky” by producers,...
- 10/16/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Sydney Sweeney has shared new photos of herself playing boxer Christy Martin in an upcoming biopic, where she sports a very ’90s mullet and has added some muscle to play the former athlete.
“Well the cat’s out of the bag thanks to some paps in bushes so here’s a little BTS from my film I’m working on right now,” Sweeney wrote on Instagram.
She’s starring as Martin in an untitled sports biopic, directed by David Michod, that recently started production. Martin is a former professional boxer who competed from 1989-2012 and was the world champion in the super welterweight class in 2009. In 2010, she also survived a murder attempt by her husband, James Martin. He stabbed Christy multiple times and shot her at their Florida home, but she survived. In 2012, James was convicted of attempted second-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
“Over the past few months,...
“Well the cat’s out of the bag thanks to some paps in bushes so here’s a little BTS from my film I’m working on right now,” Sweeney wrote on Instagram.
She’s starring as Martin in an untitled sports biopic, directed by David Michod, that recently started production. Martin is a former professional boxer who competed from 1989-2012 and was the world champion in the super welterweight class in 2009. In 2010, she also survived a murder attempt by her husband, James Martin. He stabbed Christy multiple times and shot her at their Florida home, but she survived. In 2012, James was convicted of attempted second-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
“Over the past few months,...
- 10/16/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The Righteous Gemstones‘ Tony Cavalero is co-starring in the Sydney Sweeney led untitled Black Bear financed Christy Martin biopic.
The film directed by David Michôd from a screenplay he co-wrote with Mirrah Foulkes, follows the true story of formidable Christy Martin, who rose to fame as America’s most successful female boxer in the 1990s. A naturally gifted fighter, Christy’s life transformed in 1989 when she met her manager, and later husband, Jim Martin. Breaking boundaries, she became the first woman to sign with iconic promoter Don King, and the only female boxer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Christy’s charisma, good looks and unwavering resilience in the ring won her a wide fan base and propelled her to become welterweight champion. Behind this well-honed public persona, Christy tackled personal demons, toxic relationships, and an attempt on her life, proving that a fighter’s hardest won...
The film directed by David Michôd from a screenplay he co-wrote with Mirrah Foulkes, follows the true story of formidable Christy Martin, who rose to fame as America’s most successful female boxer in the 1990s. A naturally gifted fighter, Christy’s life transformed in 1989 when she met her manager, and later husband, Jim Martin. Breaking boundaries, she became the first woman to sign with iconic promoter Don King, and the only female boxer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Christy’s charisma, good looks and unwavering resilience in the ring won her a wide fan base and propelled her to become welterweight champion. Behind this well-honed public persona, Christy tackled personal demons, toxic relationships, and an attempt on her life, proving that a fighter’s hardest won...
- 10/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
In a sense, Netflix really is the new Blockbuster Video (or Hollywood Video or whatever rental chain my fellow old people preferred to frequent). Once you marched past the rows stacked with endless copies of the latest release at your local Blockbuster, you could uncover films and TV shows that either flew under the radar or were deemed too scandalous for mainstream tastes. (Stumbling upon and being mildly traumatized by the grotesque cover artwork for horror B-movies was practically a rite of passage for folks of a certain age.) You don't get anywhere near the same range of choices on Netflix -- especially now that its library is increasingly composed of the service's originals -- but it does similarly allow certain older, somewhat forgotten titles to gain a new lease on life, however fleeting it may be.
Admittedly, it's easier to understand why certain movies or series abruptly crack Netflix's...
Admittedly, it's easier to understand why certain movies or series abruptly crack Netflix's...
- 10/10/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
It seems that every week there’s an unexpected but undeniably exciting addition to Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme cast. This week is no different, as Variety reports this morning that former nanny and current SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher will join the cast, playing the mother to Timothée Chalamet’s titular ping pong player.
- 10/4/2024
- by Drew Gillis
- avclub.com
It’s hard to believe that it’s been five years since the release of David Michôd’s most recent film, “The King.” He was on such a roll, releasing films at a steady clip until then. But it appears the filmmaker is coming back with an all-star cast for his next film.
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According to Black Bear, Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, Katy O’Brian, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor, and Chad L.
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According to Black Bear, Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, Katy O’Brian, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor, and Chad L.
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- 10/1/2024
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Emmy nominee Ben Foster, Emmy winner Merritt Wever, Katy O’Brian, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor, and Chad L. Coleman have joined the cast of the upcoming Sydney Sweeney-led feature about boxer Christy Martin.
Martin is best known as the most successful female boxer of the 1990s. She went on to become the welterweight champion and is, to date, the only female boxer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. She was physically abused by her husband Jim Martin, who was also her boxing coach and manager, who was later charged with attempted second-degree murder with a firearm and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Christy’s life was previously portrayed on screen in the “Deal with the Devil” episode of the anthology documentary series “Untold.”
The untitled film is directed by David Michôd, with a script written by Mirrah Foulkes and Michôd. Production began Monday in North Carolina.
The movie will...
Martin is best known as the most successful female boxer of the 1990s. She went on to become the welterweight champion and is, to date, the only female boxer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. She was physically abused by her husband Jim Martin, who was also her boxing coach and manager, who was later charged with attempted second-degree murder with a firearm and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Christy’s life was previously portrayed on screen in the “Deal with the Devil” episode of the anthology documentary series “Untold.”
The untitled film is directed by David Michôd, with a script written by Mirrah Foulkes and Michôd. Production began Monday in North Carolina.
The movie will...
- 9/30/2024
- by Andrés Buenahora
- Variety Film + TV
Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, Katy O’Brian, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor and Chad L. Coleman have joined Sydney Sweeney in the untitled feature about boxer Christy Martin from director David Michôd.
The script for the movie was written by Mirrah Foulkes and Michôd. Production commenced Monday in North Carolina, Black Bear announced while revealing the full cast.
The official description for the movie reads: “The film tells the unbelievable true story of formidable Christy Martin, who rose to fame as America’s most successful female boxer in the 1990s. A naturally gifted fighter, Christy’s life transformed in 1989 when she met her manager, and later husband, Jim Martin. Breaking boundaries, she became the first woman to sign with iconic promoter Don King, and the only female boxer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Christy’s charisma, good looks and unwavering resilience in the ring won her a wide fan...
The script for the movie was written by Mirrah Foulkes and Michôd. Production commenced Monday in North Carolina, Black Bear announced while revealing the full cast.
The official description for the movie reads: “The film tells the unbelievable true story of formidable Christy Martin, who rose to fame as America’s most successful female boxer in the 1990s. A naturally gifted fighter, Christy’s life transformed in 1989 when she met her manager, and later husband, Jim Martin. Breaking boundaries, she became the first woman to sign with iconic promoter Don King, and the only female boxer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Christy’s charisma, good looks and unwavering resilience in the ring won her a wide fan...
- 9/30/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Black Bear has unveiled a raft of cast additions to David Michôd’s untitled Sydney Sweeney-led biopic about boxing champion Christy Martin, as filming starts.
The film tells the true story of Martin, who rose to fame as America’s most successful female boxer in the 1990s, at the same time as dealing with personal demons and toxic relationships behind the scenes.
The new arrivals on the production include Emmy nominee and Independent Spirit Award winner Ben Foster (Hell or High Water), Emmy winner Merritt Wever (Nurse Jackie), 2024 breakout Katy O’Brian, Ethan Embry (Sweet Home Alabama), Jess Gabor (Shameless), and Chad L. Coleman (The Wire).
Sweeney was previously announced to star as the renowned boxer, with a script written by Mirrah Foulkes and Michôd. Production commenced today in North Carolina.
A naturally gifted fighter, Christy’s life transformed in 1989 when she met her manager, and later husband,...
The film tells the true story of Martin, who rose to fame as America’s most successful female boxer in the 1990s, at the same time as dealing with personal demons and toxic relationships behind the scenes.
The new arrivals on the production include Emmy nominee and Independent Spirit Award winner Ben Foster (Hell or High Water), Emmy winner Merritt Wever (Nurse Jackie), 2024 breakout Katy O’Brian, Ethan Embry (Sweet Home Alabama), Jess Gabor (Shameless), and Chad L. Coleman (The Wire).
Sweeney was previously announced to star as the renowned boxer, with a script written by Mirrah Foulkes and Michôd. Production commenced today in North Carolina.
A naturally gifted fighter, Christy’s life transformed in 1989 when she met her manager, and later husband,...
- 9/30/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
This will be a short one today, with this minimalist teaser for Jason Buxton's dark character study, Sharp Corner. A family man (Ben Foster) becomes obsessed with saving the lives of the car accident victims on the sharp corner in front of the 'dream home' he just moved into with his wife (Cobie Smulders) and young son. The lack of festival laurels as well as no standard credit block, offers lots of negative space to emphasize the skid marks. The one typographical design concession here is a right-angle line with a broken area which evokes a smashed guard rail. A direct overhead shot suggests a...
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- 9/27/2024
- Screen Anarchy
Can’t get enough of “Rebel Ridge”? You’re certainly not alone. Jeremy Saulnier’s Netflix hit has soared up the streaming charts, thanks to Saulnier’s tight script, toothsome filmmaking and one star-making performance from Aaron Pierre. But all the qualities that make it so special also make it hard to find more movies that will scratch the same itch.
For one thing, it’s distressingly difficult to find action movies (that aren’t Batman or Spider-Man) where the hero makes an active effort not to kill people. But “Rebel Ridge” also treads in unique cinematic waters, a hybrid neo-western legal conspiracy thriller by way of payback actioner that seamlessly blends vintage sensibilities with modern techniques and is led by just about the coolest movie character of the decade. There’s nothing quite like it, but if you’re looking for more movies like “Rebel Ridge,” here’s a...
For one thing, it’s distressingly difficult to find action movies (that aren’t Batman or Spider-Man) where the hero makes an active effort not to kill people. But “Rebel Ridge” also treads in unique cinematic waters, a hybrid neo-western legal conspiracy thriller by way of payback actioner that seamlessly blends vintage sensibilities with modern techniques and is led by just about the coolest movie character of the decade. There’s nothing quite like it, but if you’re looking for more movies like “Rebel Ridge,” here’s a...
- 9/21/2024
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
The team behind opioid crime thriller “King Ivory” had a somewhat unorthodox journey to the Venice Film Festival this year.
When a delayed flight from New York meant they missed their connection by a matter of minutes, the group of six — including stars Ben Foster and Melissa Leo, plus producer Jeremy Rosen and writer/director John Swab — found themselves in Munich on a long waitlist for the only other plane going to Venice that day.
Thinking that the chances of them all getting seats were fairly slim, Rosen made what he describes as an “executive decision,” hiring a Mercedes Sprinter van for a seven-hour drive that took them from Germany into Italy through the Austrian Alps.
“It was truly like a camp trip… a camp trip for privileged children,” he notes. There was also a hint of danger — Swab claims that about halfway into the ride, he spotted Rosen “falling asleep at the wheel.
When a delayed flight from New York meant they missed their connection by a matter of minutes, the group of six — including stars Ben Foster and Melissa Leo, plus producer Jeremy Rosen and writer/director John Swab — found themselves in Munich on a long waitlist for the only other plane going to Venice that day.
Thinking that the chances of them all getting seats were fairly slim, Rosen made what he describes as an “executive decision,” hiring a Mercedes Sprinter van for a seven-hour drive that took them from Germany into Italy through the Austrian Alps.
“It was truly like a camp trip… a camp trip for privileged children,” he notes. There was also a hint of danger — Swab claims that about halfway into the ride, he spotted Rosen “falling asleep at the wheel.
- 9/17/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Alan Ritchson has cemented his acting legacy with his versatility, showcasing his impeccable acting skills or taking charge of a project as a director. Having gained widespread recognition for his Reacher series, he has continued to be a strong force in the entertainment world.
Alan Ritchson as the protagonist in his Reacher series. | Credit: Amazon Prime Video.
Elevating his portfolio yet again, he is set to star in the upcoming action-thriller project, Motor City. But the project in itself is quite a risky move due to its one factor involving the film’s dialogues.
Alan Ritchson’s Motor City Takes a High-Stakes Gamble
Alan Ritchson is set to return to the big screen with Motor City, an anticipated project that would streamline the actor into the list of notable actors.
Related If James Gunn Disappoints Alan Ritchson Despite His Batman Campaign Then He Would be a Perfect Beast in MCU...
Alan Ritchson as the protagonist in his Reacher series. | Credit: Amazon Prime Video.
Elevating his portfolio yet again, he is set to star in the upcoming action-thriller project, Motor City. But the project in itself is quite a risky move due to its one factor involving the film’s dialogues.
Alan Ritchson’s Motor City Takes a High-Stakes Gamble
Alan Ritchson is set to return to the big screen with Motor City, an anticipated project that would streamline the actor into the list of notable actors.
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- 9/16/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
There’s no stopping the expansion of the Sheridanverse, the sprawl of interconnected dramas about the American heartland created by actor-writer-director Taylor Sheridan. Having exploded into existence with Yellowstone, and grown to include 1883, 1923 and other generation-spanning spinoffs, the Sheridanverse has — perhaps inevitably — reached the realm of Las Vegas fine dining with the opening of the new Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse, at Wynn. Just days after the limited-time pop-up opened its books, thousands of reservations and dozens of buyout requests came flooding in.
“We have seen incredible demand even before the doors open on September 16,” says Brian Gullbrants, COO of Wynn Resorts North America.
Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse will take over the space occupied by Wynn’s breakfast and brunch restaurant, Tableau, every evening after Tableau closes for the day. The menu, built around beef sourced from Sheridan’s 6666 Ranch in Guthrie, Texas — which he, along with a group of investors,...
“We have seen incredible demand even before the doors open on September 16,” says Brian Gullbrants, COO of Wynn Resorts North America.
Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse will take over the space occupied by Wynn’s breakfast and brunch restaurant, Tableau, every evening after Tableau closes for the day. The menu, built around beef sourced from Sheridan’s 6666 Ranch in Guthrie, Texas — which he, along with a group of investors,...
- 9/16/2024
- by Melinda Sheckells
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If you’ve ever thought that Patrick J. Adams was napping on his laurels since his days as Mike Ross in Suits, you’d be barking up the wrong tree. Here’s where things take a turn: the actor, 43, is diving back into the TV world with Yellowstone’s spinoff, The Madison. And let’s be honest, nobody, not even Mike, could have seen this coming.
Patrick J. Adams in Suits | Universal Content Productions
“Is this real life or just a cleverly written investment in our TV schedules?” you might ask. With Michelle Pfeiffer leading the charge and an expectation that Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western world will finally feature female characters who aren’t either wholly reviled or purely tantalizing, there’s a fresh wind blowing through this expansive universe. Despite the cloak-and-dagger secrecy surrounding the plot details, fans are already chomping at the bit.
Yellowstone’s New Spinoff: Patrick J.
Patrick J. Adams in Suits | Universal Content Productions
“Is this real life or just a cleverly written investment in our TV schedules?” you might ask. With Michelle Pfeiffer leading the charge and an expectation that Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western world will finally feature female characters who aren’t either wholly reviled or purely tantalizing, there’s a fresh wind blowing through this expansive universe. Despite the cloak-and-dagger secrecy surrounding the plot details, fans are already chomping at the bit.
Yellowstone’s New Spinoff: Patrick J.
- 9/12/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Deadline launched its TIFF portrait studio at the Bisha Hotel on Friday, hosting talent from the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, including actors and filmmakers from the weekend’s lineup.
Opening day guests included The Last Showgirl cast Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kiernan Shipka, Dave Bautista and Brenda Song; The Cut stars Orlando Bloom and Catriona Balfe; and Went Up the Hill’s Vicky Krieps, Dacre Montgomery and director Samuel Van Grinsven. Chloe Sevigny, Aliocha Schneider, Claes Bang and Nailia Harzoune of Bonjour Tristesse also stopped by, as did Ben Foster and Cobie Smulders of Sharp Corner.
Day 2 featured visits from Unstoppable stars Jennifer Lopez, Don Cheadle, Bobby Cannavale and Jharrel Jerome, as well as the movie’s real-life inspiration Anthony Robles. Naomi Watts stopped by with The Friend writer-director duo Scott McGehee and David Siegel, plus her Great Dane co-star Bing. Amy Adams also posed for a photo with...
Opening day guests included The Last Showgirl cast Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kiernan Shipka, Dave Bautista and Brenda Song; The Cut stars Orlando Bloom and Catriona Balfe; and Went Up the Hill’s Vicky Krieps, Dacre Montgomery and director Samuel Van Grinsven. Chloe Sevigny, Aliocha Schneider, Claes Bang and Nailia Harzoune of Bonjour Tristesse also stopped by, as did Ben Foster and Cobie Smulders of Sharp Corner.
Day 2 featured visits from Unstoppable stars Jennifer Lopez, Don Cheadle, Bobby Cannavale and Jharrel Jerome, as well as the movie’s real-life inspiration Anthony Robles. Naomi Watts stopped by with The Friend writer-director duo Scott McGehee and David Siegel, plus her Great Dane co-star Bing. Amy Adams also posed for a photo with...
- 9/9/2024
- by Dessi Gomez and Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
The high-concept thriller is a seemingly dying breed. Gone are the days when we would see a suspenseful film with a bare-bones premise and an A-list actor in the lead. Filmmaker Jason Buxton hopes to bring those days back with Sharp Corner, starring Ben Foster (Hell or High Water) and Cobie Smulders (The Avengers). Although Foster is incredible here, the movie itself is somewhat underwhelming, suffering from a bloated length and a lack of development for its themes and characters.
Sharp Corner Review
Sharp Corner follows a family man whose seemingly idyllic home life is thrown into disarray after a series of brutal car crashes happen on his property, causing him to become obsessed with preventing the next fatality. This type of bizarre, darkly comedic thriller is all the rage these days — just see the success of filmmakers like Yorgos Lanthimos — but Jason Buxton’s sophomore feature suffers from being...
Sharp Corner Review
Sharp Corner follows a family man whose seemingly idyllic home life is thrown into disarray after a series of brutal car crashes happen on his property, causing him to become obsessed with preventing the next fatality. This type of bizarre, darkly comedic thriller is all the rage these days — just see the success of filmmakers like Yorgos Lanthimos — but Jason Buxton’s sophomore feature suffers from being...
- 9/8/2024
- by Sean Boelman
- FandomWire
Jamie Lee Curtis, Kiernan Shipka, Pamela Anderson, Chole Sevigny, Ben Stiller and more struck a pose at TheWrap’s 2024 TIFF Studio sponsored by Moët & Chandon and Boss Design.
This year’s iteration of the Toronto International Film Festival is playing host to the premieres of the Stiller-fronted comedy “Nutcrackers,” Anderson’s Vegas showgirl drama “The Last Showgirl,” the adaptation “Bonjour Tristesse” and others, and the cast and filmmakers behind these films stopped by TheWrap’s studio for interviews and to post for portraits by photographer O’Shane Howard.
Peruse TheWrap’s TIFF Studio portrait gallery below and check back throughout the festival as we update with more portraits.
Photo by O’Shane Howard
Kiernan Shipka, “The Last Showgirl” at TheWrap TIFF 2024 Portrait Studio.
Photo by O’Shane Howard
Jamie Lee Curtis, “The Last Showgirl” at TheWrap TIFF 2024 Portrait Studio.
Photo by O’Shane Howard
Pamela Anderson, “The Last Showgirl” at TheWrap TIFF 2024 Portrait Studio.
This year’s iteration of the Toronto International Film Festival is playing host to the premieres of the Stiller-fronted comedy “Nutcrackers,” Anderson’s Vegas showgirl drama “The Last Showgirl,” the adaptation “Bonjour Tristesse” and others, and the cast and filmmakers behind these films stopped by TheWrap’s studio for interviews and to post for portraits by photographer O’Shane Howard.
Peruse TheWrap’s TIFF Studio portrait gallery below and check back throughout the festival as we update with more portraits.
Photo by O’Shane Howard
Kiernan Shipka, “The Last Showgirl” at TheWrap TIFF 2024 Portrait Studio.
Photo by O’Shane Howard
Jamie Lee Curtis, “The Last Showgirl” at TheWrap TIFF 2024 Portrait Studio.
Photo by O’Shane Howard
Pamela Anderson, “The Last Showgirl” at TheWrap TIFF 2024 Portrait Studio.
- 9/7/2024
- by Photos by O'Shane Howard
- The Wrap
Men will literally become fixated on car accidents that keep happening on a dangerous road near their new house instead of going to therapy. At least, that’s the case for Ben Foster’s Josh in “Sharp Corner,” an often remarkably well-acted psychological thriller about a pitiful man who can’t stop looking out from his home in the hopes passing cars will crash. It’s a work that serves as yet another strong showcase for Foster, who has been great in standout leading roles in “Leave No Trace” and “Hell or High Water.”
Now this new film from writer-director Jason Buxton (“Blackbird”) gets to where it needs to in one piece (even as its many motor vehicles do not), further proving to be another sturdy character study that is made into something greater by a fantastic Foster.
“Sharp Corner,” which premiered Friday at the Toronto International Film Festival, is...
Now this new film from writer-director Jason Buxton (“Blackbird”) gets to where it needs to in one piece (even as its many motor vehicles do not), further proving to be another sturdy character study that is made into something greater by a fantastic Foster.
“Sharp Corner,” which premiered Friday at the Toronto International Film Festival, is...
- 9/7/2024
- by Chase Hutchinson
- The Wrap
Amiable Josh seems on the surface to have the perfect life: accomplished wife (Cobie Smulders), son (William Kosovic) and a new house. Problem is, fatal car accidents happen with some frequency — and quite graphically — in Josh’s front yard, breaking apart his thin veneer of a life. Jason Buxton’s “Sharp Corner” stars Ben Foster as the almost anonymous Josh, the human equivalent of khakis and a white button-down shirt. Buxton imbues the film with tension, and as the likable Foster takes John into increasingly obsessive behavior, the film finds more horror movie elements in the banality of the normal. Foster is busy — he was in Venice to support John Swab’s “King Ivory,” which unspooled in the Horizons Extra section — and calls “King Ivory” “an exploration of import export of fentanyl and the cost of that.”
“Sharp Corner” world premieres Sept. 6 at the Toronto Intl. Film Festival. Neon Intl.
“Sharp Corner” world premieres Sept. 6 at the Toronto Intl. Film Festival. Neon Intl.
- 9/6/2024
- by Carole Horst
- Variety Film + TV
Back in 2007, Christian Bale had only one "Batman" movie on his resumé, and Russell Crowe hadn't yet tortured audiences with his vocal performance in the film version of Les Misérables. They also appeared in a Western movie together, and years after its release, people are going wild for the movie on Netflix.
"3:10 to Yuma" — which was written by Halsted Welles, Michael Brandt, and Derek Haas and helmed by future "Logan" director James Mangold — tells the story of a rancher who's down on his luck and ends up taking a risky assignment to bring down a famous outlaw, with Bale as rancher Dan Evans and Crowe as outlaw Ben Wade. The film, which is both an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's short story and a remake of a 1957 take on the story, boasts a pretty stacked cast and includes Logan Lerman, Ben Foster, Gretchen Mol, Alan Tudyk, and even the late legend Peter Fonda.
"3:10 to Yuma" — which was written by Halsted Welles, Michael Brandt, and Derek Haas and helmed by future "Logan" director James Mangold — tells the story of a rancher who's down on his luck and ends up taking a risky assignment to bring down a famous outlaw, with Bale as rancher Dan Evans and Crowe as outlaw Ben Wade. The film, which is both an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's short story and a remake of a 1957 take on the story, boasts a pretty stacked cast and includes Logan Lerman, Ben Foster, Gretchen Mol, Alan Tudyk, and even the late legend Peter Fonda.
- 9/5/2024
- by Nina Starner
- Slash Film
Indie filmmaker John Swab’s action thriller King Ivory, a multi-faceted dive into the U.S. fentanyl crisis that weaves together storylines from various angles of the war on drugs, had its world premiere in the Horizons Extra strand at the Venice Film Festival this week. Much of the main cast was on hand to reunite on the Lido after having shot the movie under an interim agreement last year in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The story follows Tulsa drug cop, Layne West (James Badge Dale), who is battling the local criminal element, which hits too close to home when his son gets hooked on fentanyl. West makes it his mission to take down those responsible, including the Mexican cartel’s local shot-caller, Ramón Garza (Michael Mando), Indian Brotherhood War Chief, Holt Lightfeather (Graham Greene), who controls state-wide trafficking while serving life inside the Oklahoma State Penitentiary at McAlester and the local Irish Mob family outfit,...
The story follows Tulsa drug cop, Layne West (James Badge Dale), who is battling the local criminal element, which hits too close to home when his son gets hooked on fentanyl. West makes it his mission to take down those responsible, including the Mexican cartel’s local shot-caller, Ramón Garza (Michael Mando), Indian Brotherhood War Chief, Holt Lightfeather (Graham Greene), who controls state-wide trafficking while serving life inside the Oklahoma State Penitentiary at McAlester and the local Irish Mob family outfit,...
- 9/3/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
The shadow of Steven Soderbergh’s 2000 drug war epic, Traffic, hangs heavily over all the narcs, cartel members, native gangsters and fentanyl addicts populating director John Swab’s hard-nosed thriller, King Ivory. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Taking cues from a modern classic that depicted the battle to stop crack-cocaine from destroying America, Swab repeats the same structure over two decades later to tackle the opioid epidemic, and generally achieves strong results. Less dramatic and poetic than the Soderbergh film, King Ivory nonetheless boasts some harrowingly real action sequences, tough-as-nails characters and an overall level of grittiness that demands attention. Its uncompromisingly bleak view of fentanyl’s damaging hold on the U.S. is not necessarily a crowd-pleaser, but it well deserves a look.
Swab cut his chops directing genre flicks like Ida Red and Candy Land, putting out a whopping seven features since 2019. (He’s already releasing another movie,...
Taking cues from a modern classic that depicted the battle to stop crack-cocaine from destroying America, Swab repeats the same structure over two decades later to tackle the opioid epidemic, and generally achieves strong results. Less dramatic and poetic than the Soderbergh film, King Ivory nonetheless boasts some harrowingly real action sequences, tough-as-nails characters and an overall level of grittiness that demands attention. Its uncompromisingly bleak view of fentanyl’s damaging hold on the U.S. is not necessarily a crowd-pleaser, but it well deserves a look.
Swab cut his chops directing genre flicks like Ida Red and Candy Land, putting out a whopping seven features since 2019. (He’s already releasing another movie,...
- 9/3/2024
- by Jordan Mintzer
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, Channing Tatum finally got his chance to play Gambit. His connection to the character spans nearly two decades, dating back to X-Men: The Last Stand in 2006.
Tatum auditioned for the role but was ultimately cut from the film. He had another chance to portray Gambit in X-Men Origins: Wolverine in 2009, but due to his unavailability, the role went to Taylor Kitsch instead.
Although Tatum was close to getting his own standalone Gambit movie, the project was ultimately shelved indefinitely after Fox’s merger with Disney. Tatum finally portrayed the character in Deadpool & Wolverine, describing it as a “dream come true,” and is now advocating for a solo MCU film, with many fans supporting him as the MCU’s main Gambit.
However, some fans disagree, arguing that Taylor Kitsch’s portrayal of Gambit was more accurate. Surprisingly, many fans share this view, citing...
Tatum auditioned for the role but was ultimately cut from the film. He had another chance to portray Gambit in X-Men Origins: Wolverine in 2009, but due to his unavailability, the role went to Taylor Kitsch instead.
Although Tatum was close to getting his own standalone Gambit movie, the project was ultimately shelved indefinitely after Fox’s merger with Disney. Tatum finally portrayed the character in Deadpool & Wolverine, describing it as a “dream come true,” and is now advocating for a solo MCU film, with many fans supporting him as the MCU’s main Gambit.
However, some fans disagree, arguing that Taylor Kitsch’s portrayal of Gambit was more accurate. Surprisingly, many fans share this view, citing...
- 8/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
With the release of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Channing Tatum finally got the opportunity to play Gambit. The actor’s story with the character is nearly 2 decades long and goes back to ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ released in 2006.
He auditioned for the role but was ultimately cut from the movie, the opportunity presented itself for him to “reprise” his role in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ in 2009 but he was unavailable and the role went to Taylor Kitsch instead.
Now we know that Tatum almost got his standalone movie, but when Fox merged with Disney the project was after a long development shelved forever. Tatum played the character in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ which he describes as a “dream come true” and is now advocating for an McU-solo-based movie, with plenty of fans supporting the notion of him being the MCU main variant of Gambit.
However, there are some fans that refuse the notion,...
He auditioned for the role but was ultimately cut from the movie, the opportunity presented itself for him to “reprise” his role in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ in 2009 but he was unavailable and the role went to Taylor Kitsch instead.
Now we know that Tatum almost got his standalone movie, but when Fox merged with Disney the project was after a long development shelved forever. Tatum played the character in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ which he describes as a “dream come true” and is now advocating for an McU-solo-based movie, with plenty of fans supporting the notion of him being the MCU main variant of Gambit.
However, there are some fans that refuse the notion,...
- 8/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
After two decades away from Point Place, Wisconsin, Laura Prepon is back. And this time, she’s in the driver’s seat.
The That ’70s Show alum recently opened up about returning for Part 3 of the Netflix spinoff series That ’90s Show, not only in the role of Donna Pinciotti, but as director of all eight episodes.
“The experience was amazing,” Prepon told The Wrap. “I’ve been directing for a while — when I was on Orange [Is the New Black], I directed … multiple episodes on that, I directed in this show last year as well. It was really nice being able to direct a whole slew of episodes at the same time, because you really get to sit deep in the saddle and go.
She continued, “And being able to go back onto a set that I know so well. And not only the set, but the showrunner I’ve known for 20 years,...
The That ’70s Show alum recently opened up about returning for Part 3 of the Netflix spinoff series That ’90s Show, not only in the role of Donna Pinciotti, but as director of all eight episodes.
“The experience was amazing,” Prepon told The Wrap. “I’ve been directing for a while — when I was on Orange [Is the New Black], I directed … multiple episodes on that, I directed in this show last year as well. It was really nice being able to direct a whole slew of episodes at the same time, because you really get to sit deep in the saddle and go.
She continued, “And being able to go back onto a set that I know so well. And not only the set, but the showrunner I’ve known for 20 years,...
- 8/23/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Day The Clown Cried is getting another chance at the big screen. Rewritten by Jerry Lewis, who starred in and directed a 1972 feature drama that went unfinished and unreleased, the script for the Holocaust tale is being revived by K. Jam Media founder Kia Jam. Jam has been part of the financing and producing of films ranging from The Killing Game to In the Heart of the Sea, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For and numerous others.
Jam said he has executed a purchase agreement on the original script by Joan O’Brien and Charles Denton. Lewis took a hand in reshaping it as a starring and directing vehicle. Jam is going back to the original screenplay. He said he has the production financing, and the next step is to secure a filmmaker with the guts to tell a most harrowing story.
Lewis disavowed the film and did...
Jam said he has executed a purchase agreement on the original script by Joan O’Brien and Charles Denton. Lewis took a hand in reshaping it as a starring and directing vehicle. Jam is going back to the original screenplay. He said he has the production financing, and the next step is to secure a filmmaker with the guts to tell a most harrowing story.
Lewis disavowed the film and did...
- 8/15/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
The Toronto Film Festival has turned up the star power for its 49th edition, having added the latest movies from Alicia Vikander, Lupita Nyong’o, Steve Coogan, Ralph Fiennes, Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, Lily James and Riz Ahmed.
For the Gala section at Roy Thomson Hall, there’s world bows for two music specials: the Andrea Bocelli biopic Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe, a doc about the Italian tenor by director Cosima Spender; and Thom Zimny’s Bruce Springsteen doc for Disney+ and Hulu, Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. Zimny was in Toronto last year with his Sylvester Stallone documentary Sly for Netflix.
TIFF will also give a first look to Uberto Pasolini’s historical epic The Return, with Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche reteaming after The English Patient. And there’s gala world premieres for Peter Cattaneo’s The Penguin Lessons, toplined by Steve Coogan and...
For the Gala section at Roy Thomson Hall, there’s world bows for two music specials: the Andrea Bocelli biopic Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe, a doc about the Italian tenor by director Cosima Spender; and Thom Zimny’s Bruce Springsteen doc for Disney+ and Hulu, Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. Zimny was in Toronto last year with his Sylvester Stallone documentary Sly for Netflix.
TIFF will also give a first look to Uberto Pasolini’s historical epic The Return, with Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche reteaming after The English Patient. And there’s gala world premieres for Peter Cattaneo’s The Penguin Lessons, toplined by Steve Coogan and...
- 7/22/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Alan Ritchson, the star of Prime Video’s hit series “Reacher,” is set to showcase his versatility in a new action-packed revenge thriller, “Motor City.” The film, directed by Potsy Ponciroli, promises to present Ritchson in a role that diverges significantly from his portrayal of the ultra-confident Jack Reacher.
In “Motor City,” Ritchson will play John Miller, a wrongfully convicted Detroit mechanic who embarks on a brutal quest for vengeance against those who framed him. The actor recently shared glimpses of his physical transformation for the role on social media, revealing a dramatic departure from his “Reacher” persona. Ritchson’s new look features longer hair, a leaner physique, and even modified teeth, underlining his commitment to creating a distinct character.
“My goal is always to make a character as real for you as humanly possible,” Ritchson stated, emphasizing his dedication to the craft. “I refuse to play myself. You’ve...
In “Motor City,” Ritchson will play John Miller, a wrongfully convicted Detroit mechanic who embarks on a brutal quest for vengeance against those who framed him. The actor recently shared glimpses of his physical transformation for the role on social media, revealing a dramatic departure from his “Reacher” persona. Ritchson’s new look features longer hair, a leaner physique, and even modified teeth, underlining his commitment to creating a distinct character.
“My goal is always to make a character as real for you as humanly possible,” Ritchson stated, emphasizing his dedication to the craft. “I refuse to play myself. You’ve...
- 7/6/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
For all its charm, the genre of Western doesn’t get too many movies… But when it does, those are likely to be brilliant. As with Taylor Sheridan’s popular Yellowstone series and his former lead star Kevin Costner’s Horizon movies, there are quite a few Western gems to uncover in this century alone, despite the age of cowboys having long ended.
You’ve likely come here after Horizon, craving more gunslinging action, and you’ve come to the right place. Enter your new favorite 21st-century Western movie.
Waiting for the Train in Great Company
Directed by James Mangold and written by Derek Haas is already enough for most people to tune in instantly, but if that’s not your case, get this: Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Logan Lerman, Ben Foster, and many other stars played prominent roles in this movie. If that’s not star-studded enough for you,...
You’ve likely come here after Horizon, craving more gunslinging action, and you’ve come to the right place. Enter your new favorite 21st-century Western movie.
Waiting for the Train in Great Company
Directed by James Mangold and written by Derek Haas is already enough for most people to tune in instantly, but if that’s not your case, get this: Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Logan Lerman, Ben Foster, and many other stars played prominent roles in this movie. If that’s not star-studded enough for you,...
- 7/3/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck as Ruth and Bob in David Lowery's Ain't Them Bodies Saints. Director David Lowery: 'I wanted the characters to really feel as if they could have been alive at any time.' Ain't Them Bodies Saints, 11.35pm, Great Movies (Freeview Channel 34), Monday, July 1
David Lowery's second feature, after 2009's St Nick, saw him step fully into the indie limelight, after its premiere at Sundance. The warmth of the magic hour – expertly captured by DoP Bradford Young – matches the glow of the film's central relationship between Bob (Casey Affleck) and Ruthie (Rooney Mara). They are at the point of love where much of what goes on between them passes in unspoken understanding and, with a baby on the way, what could go wrong? Just about everything as it turns out, thanks to the pair's criminal tendencies. After a bungled job, Ruthie accidentally wings local cop Patrick (Ben Foster) and,...
David Lowery's second feature, after 2009's St Nick, saw him step fully into the indie limelight, after its premiere at Sundance. The warmth of the magic hour – expertly captured by DoP Bradford Young – matches the glow of the film's central relationship between Bob (Casey Affleck) and Ruthie (Rooney Mara). They are at the point of love where much of what goes on between them passes in unspoken understanding and, with a baby on the way, what could go wrong? Just about everything as it turns out, thanks to the pair's criminal tendencies. After a bungled job, Ruthie accidentally wings local cop Patrick (Ben Foster) and,...
- 7/1/2024
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Exclusive: Emma Roberts (American Horror Story) is set to reteam with Stampede Ventures on Fourth Wall, a thriller that Alexis Ostrander (Servant) is directing from a script by Jerry Kontogiorgis, in her feature debut.
The project is Roberts’ second with the global media company on the heels of Space Cadet, a rom-com for Amazon MGM Studios, which will premiere globally on Prime Video this Fourth of July.
The film centers on a former child star (Roberts) from a popular ’90s television show who is kidnapped and wakes up in a complete recreation of the show’s set with the rest of the cast. As she’s forced to re-immerse herself in the iconic role she’s been trying to get away from her entire career, she must recreate the series’ most memorable moments to stay alive.
Roberts was a natural fit for the project, as an actress who’s been...
The project is Roberts’ second with the global media company on the heels of Space Cadet, a rom-com for Amazon MGM Studios, which will premiere globally on Prime Video this Fourth of July.
The film centers on a former child star (Roberts) from a popular ’90s television show who is kidnapped and wakes up in a complete recreation of the show’s set with the rest of the cast. As she’s forced to re-immerse herself in the iconic role she’s been trying to get away from her entire career, she must recreate the series’ most memorable moments to stay alive.
Roberts was a natural fit for the project, as an actress who’s been...
- 6/13/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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