If there is justice in the world, Lena Waithe‘s deeply personal “Master of None” episode “Thanksgiving” will take this Emmy. If not, either “Veep” episode (we’re going with the funnier “Georgia”) or “B.A.N.” from “Atlanta” are next up. [Updated July 27]
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
1. “Master of None,” “Thanksgiving” by Aziz Ansari and Lena Waithe
2.
Continue reading 2017 Best Writing For A Comedy Series Emmy Predictions at The Playlist.
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
1. “Master of None,” “Thanksgiving” by Aziz Ansari and Lena Waithe
2.
Continue reading 2017 Best Writing For A Comedy Series Emmy Predictions at The Playlist.
- 7/27/2017
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
This is a reprint of our review from the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. “The Intervention” looks on its surface like a comprehensive Sundance bingo movie. A set of four couples, tied together by family, blood, and friendship, gather at a house in Georgia where three couples plan to ambush the fourth with advice (presumably unwelcome) […]
The post ‘The Big Chill’-Esque ‘The Intervention’ Is Sharp-Tongued & Smart [Review] appeared first on The Playlist.
The post ‘The Big Chill’-Esque ‘The Intervention’ Is Sharp-Tongued & Smart [Review] appeared first on The Playlist.
- 8/24/2016
- by Russ Fischer
- The Playlist
Nicolas Winding Refn’s new film, The Neon Demon, has earned both pans and raves, which has started to seem like the inevitable critical response to a new film from Refn—part of the promise that it delivers on, if you will. And, as Justin Chang notes at the Los Angeles Times, if nothing else, The Neon Demon very much delivers on the promise of being a Refn film:Even if you were to somehow miss the elegant “Nwr” monogram in the opening credits, you would be safe in assuming that Nicolas Winding Refn’s latest film is a self-indulgent exercise in style. But what self-indulgence, and what style! A surreal urban fairy tale, “The Neon Demon” unfolds in a murderously debauched corner of the Los Angeles fashion industry, one prowled by predatory beasts, silky-smooth operators and gorgeous blonde vampires on stiletto heels. Languorously paced and literally dressed to kill, the...
- 6/29/2016
- MUBI
Named by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top 25 film schools in the country, the Savannah College Of Art & Design grows in stature year by year. The annual Savannah Film Festival—which we attended last month—is the rare event that almost seamlessly marries the glitz of the red carpet with the serious aspirations of the student body. Attending filmmakers and actors often provide masterclasses to students, while the intimacy of Savannah's festivities provide accessibility that larger festivals in bigger cities don't often provide. It's against that backdrop that organizers and officials at Scad once again brought Hollywood flavor to Georgia. Over the weekend, Lee Daniels delivered the fall commencement address at Scad (which you can view on page two) where he also received an honorary degree. It was undoubtedly a proud moment for the filmmaker who also took some time out of his busy schedule on the weekend to talk with The Playlist.
- 11/26/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Silent films made a slight comeback in 2012 when The Artist won Best Picture and director Michel Hazanavicius won Best Director. But since then, we haven't heard much about his forthcoming projects. In early 2012, it was reported the French filmmaker was going to direct a remake of Fred Zinnemann's 1948 film The Search, the story of a Czech mother looking for her son after surviving a concentration camp. However, the director was moving the story to contemporary "war-torn" Chechnya instead of the period World War II setting. Now we've learned Hazanavicius has secretly been shooting the film since August. Cineuropa (via The Playlist) reports the film has been shooting in the country of Georgia and production will move to Paris soon. In addition, Hazanavicius' wife and beautiful French star of The Artist, Bérénice Bejo, has been confirmed to play the lead, a woman who works for a non-governmental organization in the area.
- 10/7/2013
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
He announced the project over a year ago, but "The Artist" director Michel Hazanavicius has surprised everyone by already being well into production on his remake of Fred Zinnemann's post-WW2 drama "The Search".
CinEuropa reports that Hazanavicius has been shooting the movie since August in the country of Georgia, with the shoot about to head to Paris. At last report, Bérénice Bejo co-stars in the film, while Annette Bening is rumored to have a role as well.
The original followed a Czech mother and son looking for each other after surviving a concentration camp. The remake shifts the action to contemporary Chechnya and follows two women working for a non-profit organisation.
Further details are expected at the American Film Market next month.
Source: The Playlist...
CinEuropa reports that Hazanavicius has been shooting the movie since August in the country of Georgia, with the shoot about to head to Paris. At last report, Bérénice Bejo co-stars in the film, while Annette Bening is rumored to have a role as well.
The original followed a Czech mother and son looking for each other after surviving a concentration camp. The remake shifts the action to contemporary Chechnya and follows two women working for a non-profit organisation.
Further details are expected at the American Film Market next month.
Source: The Playlist...
- 10/7/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
While cities like Toronto, Venice, Telluride, New York and London tend to get the most shine when it comes to the festival season, down in Georgia, the fifteen years young Savannah Film Festival is continuing to build into an enticing spot on the fall calendar. And this year they have rolled out an impressive list of screenings and guests. The Playlist spent the weekend at the still-ongoing festival, which opened with "Silver Linings Playbook" and was followed the next evening by "Flight," with star John Goodman and writer John Gatins in attendance. They were honored with the Outstanding Achievement in Cinema Award and Spotlight Award respectively prior to the highly buzzed screening, and afterward we sat down with each of them to quickly chat about the movie. The film follows the saga of Whip Whitaker, played by Denzel Washington, a pilot who manages a spectacular, life-saving landing during a plane crash,...
- 10/31/2012
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Ti West is attached to direct horror thriller The Sacrament.
The writer and director, who made his directorial debut with the unfortunate Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever, has made quite the impression with his past two features, The House of the Devil and The Innkeepers, both of which were critical successes.
Details on The Sacrament are scarce, but it’s more than likely the film will follow similar themes and subjects seen in his previous work, including the segments he contributed to V/H/S (read our review here) and The ABCs of Death, due to premiere at the 37th annual Toronto International Film Festival.
The Sacrament will be financed by Worldview Entertainment and produced by fellow writer and director Eli Roth (Hostel), who recently made his love of West’s work clear:
“I’ve been a Ti West fan since his first film and have watched him continue to...
The writer and director, who made his directorial debut with the unfortunate Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever, has made quite the impression with his past two features, The House of the Devil and The Innkeepers, both of which were critical successes.
Details on The Sacrament are scarce, but it’s more than likely the film will follow similar themes and subjects seen in his previous work, including the segments he contributed to V/H/S (read our review here) and The ABCs of Death, due to premiere at the 37th annual Toronto International Film Festival.
The Sacrament will be financed by Worldview Entertainment and produced by fellow writer and director Eli Roth (Hostel), who recently made his love of West’s work clear:
“I’ve been a Ti West fan since his first film and have watched him continue to...
- 9/7/2012
- by Jamie Neish
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
On paper, “Wanderlust” probably looks like your standard high concept romantic comedy. Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd are two New Yorker’s displaced by job loss who decide to go on the road and figure out what to do with their lives. They wind up on a rural commune called Elysium where the conventions of modern living and societal standards have been thrown out the window. Hijinks ensue. But for those in the know who’ve been following the career of David Wain and his group of pals since they first turned heads on the MTV sketch comedy show "The State" in the mid-‘90s, the humor of “Wanderlust” is probably a little bit stranger than your standard rom-com. Wain’s comedic sensibilities stray a little more towards the avant-garde than modern movie audiences might expect.
With 2008’s “Role Models,” along with co-writers Ken Marino and Paul Rudd, Wain was...
With 2008’s “Role Models,” along with co-writers Ken Marino and Paul Rudd, Wain was...
- 2/24/2012
- by Jeff Otto
- The Playlist
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.