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Hundreds of war movies exist, designed to thrill audiences, sometimes at the behest of the summer movie season -- we're looking at you "Pearl Harbor." Too often, Hollywood neglects to tell the whole story, resulting in cookie-cutter pictures like John Wayne's "The Green Berets" or generic action extravaganzas like John Woo's "Windtalkers." Sure, they may contain state-of-the-art special effects, A-list stars, and rousing battle scenes, but they too often rely on genre cliches or wrap their historical backdrops around sappy romantic subplots.

What's missing? Well, all great war movies contain a pivotal ingredient: realism. Far too many pictures nix this key element and wind up as shallow cash grabs that exploit history for their own benefit. Luckily, plenty of directors also went to great lengths to achieve optimal realism, ensuring audiences walked away from their pictures with a greater understanding of the strength and sacrifices of those who died on the battlefield.

Australian master filmmaker Peter Weir might be retired, sadly, but he amazing and eclectic work always lives on. Weir has so many great works under his belt, the sea-faring “Master & Commander,” the epic “Gallipoli,” thrillers like “The Mosquito Coast” and “Witness” with Harrison Ford and then perhaps more mainstream works like “The Truman Show” and “Dead Poets Society.” But his earlier pre-Hollywood work is arguably still his best, often very mysterious, enigmatic, eerie and mesmerizing.

Continue reading ‘Picnic At Hanging Rock’ Trailer: Peter Weir’s Enigmatic Classic Returns To Theaters With New 4K Restoration at The Playlist.

2015's In the Heart of the Sea is an epic adventure film that has been making waves since its Netflix release, and here are the 10 best movies like it. In the Heart of the Sea was a box office failure upon its release, with the film only making $94.3 million at the box office against a budget of $100 million. However, the film has had a resurgence since In the Heart of the Sea found success on Netflix in early 2025, with the film becoming a global hit. So, fans of the film need to watch these 10 next.

Director Ron Howard's 2015 film In the Heart of the Sea tells the true story of the 1820 sinking of the whaling ship Essex, which ended up inspiring the story of Moby-Dick. Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, Cillian Murphy, and other stars bring the story to life, with the film following the various members of the ship...

War movies set in the ancient past are some of the most spectacular entries in the genre, with plenty of historically-accurate films dedicated to various exciting battles. When thinking of war movies, images of great World War II films frequently come to mind, with other "modern" combat encounters soon to follow. But it's important to remember that war is one of the oldest human traditions around, and some films exemplify this fact by going far back in time to cover notable battles and time periods of human antiquity.

Several things go into making an exciting ancient war movie. First and foremost, the combat choreography has to be top-notch, with no amount of CGI ever making up for massive armies of extras moving in deliberate synchronization. While many excellent films aren't necessarily historically accurate, it always helps to stay true to the time period as much as possible. With jaw-dropping action setpieces,...

[Editor’s note: The following article contains spoilers for “Gladiator II.”]

As should be abundantly clear after “Napoleon,” “Robin Hood,” and “Kingdom of Heaven,” Ridley Scott is interested in history as a vehicle for studying characters and/or huge volleys of flaming arrows. His historical films, like all historical films, are so much about us and what we believe and how we would like to understand ourselves that it’s almost silly to try to assign a level of “historical accuracy” to any of them.

But the more serious a historical film gets, the more money gets thrown at it, and the bigger its scope, the more danger there is of Victorian literary tropes and conveniently dramatic film writing being mistaken as historical fact.

Without the cheeky David Bowie needle drops in something like “A Knight’s Tale” or the limited and intentionally fictional framing of something like “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,” a film like...

Deadpool & Wolverine was a massive hit, surpassing the $1 billion mark and becoming the second highest-grossing film of the year, only trailing Inside Out 2. Fans embraced the movie, which is the most important factor for the franchise’s future, despite mixed reviews from critics.

The film is known for its abundance of Easter Eggs and cameos, thanks to Marvel’s access to a wide range of characters and properties, many of which made it into the final cut. However, several Easter Eggs didn’t make the final selection.

In a recent podcast appearance, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and director Shawn Levy shared more insights about the film, particularly about the Easter Eggs. Levy revealed that several Fox-related cameos were planned or briefly included, some of which may have flown under the radar for fans focused solely on the Marvel references.

Creating a film of this scale, packed with so many references,...

Deadpool & Wolverine proved to be a huge success. The movie surpassed the $1 billion milestone and is now the second highest-grossing movie of the year, only surpassed by Inside Out 2. Fans adored the film, and that’s what matters most for the franchise’s future, even if the critics weren’t all that impressed.

Regarding the film itself, we are aware that it had a large number of Easter Eggs and cameos because Marvel had access to a wide range of characters and projects, many of which were included in the finished product. However, several Easter Eggs were left out of the final selection.

In a recent podcast appearance, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, as well as director Shawn Levy, revealed more information about the movie, especially the Easter Eggs. In it, Levy specifically talked about the several Fox cameos that were planned or even included at one point,...

Deadpool & Wolverine spends a lot of time in The Void and the background is littered with Easter Eggs for Marvel fans.

Among them was the only 20th Century Fox logo, of course, not to mention a Helicarrier, the Benatar, and a colonial ship many theorised might be Russell Crowe's vessel from Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.

According to filmmaker Shawn Levy, that's not the case. However, another famous ship was considered and it would have led to an unexpected crossover with a classic Fox movie.

"We were going to have the Titanic in it," the filmmaker told Entertainment Weekly after giving the VFX credit for coming up with much of The Void's detritus. "There are some Fox-centric Easter eggs. In fact, I think Nakatomi Tower [from Die Hard] is in there, as well as the Cn Tower, weirdly. So, Canada wins!"

Levy added that...

Actor Russell Crowe is returning to the epic world of ancient Rome in the upcoming film, The Last Druid. The film will follow a peaceful Celtic elder (Crowe), who is faced with protecting his family and people from perishing when a merciless Roman Emperor discovers his secluded stronghold in the mountains of Caledonia. This project marks Crowe's return to Rome for the first time in almost 25 years since his acclaimed role as Maximus from Gladiator.

According to Deadline, Crowe has signed on to the Roman project, and additional casting is still underway. The film will be directed by Will Eubank, known for his previous projects such as Underwater and Land of Bad. Producing the film are Ben Pugh from 42, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger from Range Media Partners, along with Adran Guerra from Nostromo. Executive producers include Brandon Millan, Sam Wasson, and George Hsieh. Additionally, AGC is launching sales for...

20th Century Studios boss Steve Asbell recently spoke with THR about various upcoming projects, including several new Predator movies, a sequel to Alien: Romulus, and another Planet of the Apes movie. However, Asbell also gave an update on one project that has flown under the radar: a prequel to Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.

“I’m trying so hard. It’s the first movie I worked on at Fox twenty years ago,” Asbell said of the Master and Commander prequel. “We have a great script. It just needs the right director.“

Based on the novels by Patrick O’Brian, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was released over twenty years ago, and although the sea-faring adventure was intended to launch a franchise, it didn’t happen. Over the years, the film has developed a passionate fanbase who are eager for more. Patrick Ness (A Monster Calls...

Russell Crowe remains one of the most recognizable names and faces in Hollywood. Crowe remains best known for several seminal performances in the late '90s and early '00s, including as a rule-breaking detective in L.A. Confidential (1997), a big tobacco whistleblower in The Insider (1999), a mathematical genius in A Beautiful Mind (2001), and a just captain in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003). It's his role as Maximus in Gladiator, however, that arguably remains his most iconic part.

The early '00s saw Crowe frequently playing more traditionally heroic characters and this would largely continue in subsequent years, but there were also some outliers. He played a violent and yet charming criminal in 3:10 to Yuma (2007) and Henry Jekyll in The Mummy (2017). Jekyll had marked one of Crowe's most outwardly villainous roles at the time, and it ended up setting the stage for an even darker...

On Friday, October 11, 2024, at 10:00 Pm, viewers can tune in to Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, a gripping maritime adventure set in the year 1805. The film follows the journey of a British captain and his crew as they face numerous hardships while on a mission to stop a formidable French warship from reaching the Pacific Ocean.

As the narrative unfolds, audiences will witness the captain’s unwavering determination and the challenges faced by his crew amid the vast, unpredictable sea. The film captures the intensity of naval warfare and the sacrifices made by the sailors, highlighting their camaraderie and resilience in the face of adversity. With stunning visuals and powerful storytelling, Master and Commander transports viewers to a time of exploration and conflict, where the fate of nations hangs in the balance.

This epic tale not only showcases thrilling battles and strategic maneuvers but also delves...

Russell Crowe has long been celebrated for his powerful performances and commanding presence on screen. Known for his versatility, Crowe has delivered standout roles across various genres, but his action films truly showcase his ability to blend intensity with charisma. From epic historical dramas to gritty modern thrillers, Crowes action movies often highlight his dedication to complex characters and compelling narratives.

These action movies explore how his dynamic performances and choice of roles have cemented his status as one of Hollywoods leading action stars. Each film is a testament to Crowes range and commitment, offering a mix of adrenaline-pumping sequences and engaging storytelling. Crowe's best action movies provide crucial evidence of the actor's long career and many award wins, including an Academy Award.

The Water Diviner (2014) As Joshua Connor

The Water Diviner stands out as a remarkable film in Crowe's career, not only because of his role as the protagonist...

The Venice Film Festival is just over two weeks away, bringing starry talent back to the Lido in water taxis after a year off for many due to the strikes in 2023. The Biennale has unveiled its Conversations and Masterclasses lineup, with a richer program and in a new and larger (250 seats) location at the Match Point Arena, set up at the Tennis Club Venezia on the Lido.

Four Masterclasses will be held by directors and performers, including the actress Sigourney Weaver (recipient of the Golden Lion for Career) on Thursday, August, 29; filmmaker Peter Weir (Golden Lion for Career) on Sunday, September 1, and his 2003 film “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” also screens during the festival; actor/filmmaker Ethan Hawke on Monday, September 2; and Pupi Avati, director of closing night film “L’orto Americano” on Friday, September 6. All can be followed via live stream at labiennale.org.

Organized by Cartier,...

With six Oscar nominations under his belt, Australian-born director Peter Weir has firmly established himself as one of our most respected filmmakers thanks to a number of visually striking, narratively ambitious movies. But how many of his titles remain classics? Let’s take a look back at all 13 of his movies, ranked worst to best.

Born in 1944, Weir helped usher in the Australian New Wave of cinema with “Picnic at Hanging Rock” (1975), “The Last Wave” (1977), “Gallipoli” (1981) and “The Year of Living Dangerously” (1983). He brought his unique brand of filmmaking to Hollywood with the romantic mystery “Witness” (1985), which brought him his first Oscar nomination for Best Director. He earned a subsequent bid in the category for the inspirational teacher drama “Dead Poets Society” (1989), competing once again for the media satire “The Truman Show” (1998) and the swashbuckling epic “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” (2003), for which he also contended in Best Picture.

As expected, Todd Phillips’ Joker: Folie à Deux will make its debut in competition at the Venice Film Festival.

The Venice Film Festival line-up was announced earlier today. We won’t bore you with the entire list of the titles on show – you can find that here. But suffice it to say, the line-up is full of indie darlings as well as plenty of mainstream filmmakers bringing their latest projects to the world’s oldest film festival.

One of the biggest titles heading to the Lido is Todd Phillips’ Joker: Folie à Deux. In 2019, Joker won the Golden Lion to everyone’s surprise, starting the film’s unlikely but hugely successful awards run which culminated in two Oscars.

The sequel is debuting in the festival’s prestige competition line-up, meaning it’s up for the Golden Lion again. If it were to win it, it would be the first time...

Just a day after New York Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival made major announcements, Venice Film Festival is here with their full lineup ahead of the festival taking place August 28 through September 7.

Highlights include Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door, Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Cloud, Alex Ross Perry’s Pavements, Harmony Korine’s Baby Invasion, Pablo Larraín’s Maria, Takeshi Kitano’s Broken Rage, Errol Morris’ Separated, Lav Diaz’s Phantosmia, Thomas Vinterberg’s Families Like Ours, Dea Kulumbegashvili’s April, and more.

Check out the lineup below with a hat tip to Cineuropa.

Competition

The Room Next Door – Pedro Almodóvar

Campo di battaglia – Gianni Amelio

Leurs enfants après eux – Ludovic & Zoran Boukherma

The Brutalist – Brady Corbet

Jouer avec le feu – Delphine & Muriel Coulin

Vermiglio – Maura Delpero

Iddu (Sicilian Letters) – Fabio Grassadonia & Antonio Piazza

Queer – Luca Guadagnino

Love – Dag Johan Haugerud...

It’s showtime!

Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” will open the 81st annual Venice Film Festival, IndieWire has confirmed. The film will be screened out of competition on Wednesday, August 28 at the Sala Grande, marking its world premiere. Warner Bros. will release “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” in theaters September 6.

The full Venice lineup will be announced July 23.

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” stars Michael Keaton as the titular ghoul who is summoned by the Deetz family once again. This time, Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) and her daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega) realize that the portal to the afterlife has been accidentally opened. Catherine O’Hara returns, and is also joined by newcomers Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Dafoe.

The original “Beetlejuice” came out in 1988.

“‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ marks the long-awaited return of one of the most iconic characters of Tim Burton’s cinema, but also the happy confirmation of the extraordinary visionary talent and the masterly realization...

Russell Crowe has had a long career with few regrets. In fact, he says there is only really one in his professional life—a musical biopic he won’t name but that he turned down and it went on to be a hit (so begin your speculation now). Mostly while speaking to British GQ for this month’s cover story, however, Crowe expressed deep satisfaction with the onscreen side of his life, and even pushed back at assertions that he’s mostly remembered now for one role as a Roman general in Gladiator.

While talking at length about the many opportunities and setbacks he’s had in his life, Crowe notes he has folks still come up to him to talk about Bud White in L.A. Confidential, or John Nash in A Beautiful Mind. There’s even a certain species of movie nerd out there—which this writer pleads...

Despite critical acclaim, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World did not get a sequel due to underwhelming domestic box office numbers. Russell Crowe acknowledged that the timing and post-production delays hindered the film's success in comparison to Pirates of the Caribbean. Although a sequel did not happen, a Master and Commander prequel is reportedly in the works.

Russell Crowe talks about why Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World never got a sequel, despite its critical acclaim. The film was based on three novels by Patrick OBrian and followed the adventures of a Royal Navy captain, Jack Aubrey (Crowe), and his ships surgeon, Dr. Stephen Maturin (Paul Bettany). The film saw solid reviews and a moderate global box office draw, but the film somewhat underperformed domestically. In 2005, when Master and Commander director Peter Weir was asked about a sequel, he said that it was most unlikely.

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.

Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!

Universal Monsters Toony Terrors from Neca

Neca is adding four Universal Monsters to its Toony Terrors line of figures in the style of classic Saturday morning cartoons.

The wave includes Dracula (with candle), Frankenstein, The Mummy, and The Wolf Man. Each 6″ scale toy comes on blister card packaging with a cutout backdrop.

Due out in October, the set of four costs $64.99.

The Woman + Offspring 4K Uhd from Arrow Video

The Woman is coming to 4K Ultra HD alongside its precursor, Offspring, on August 27 via Arrow Video. A booklet featuring writing by Michael Blyth, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, and Kevin Kovelant is included.

2011’s The Woman is directed by Lucky McKee (May), who co-wrote the script with Jack Ketchum,...

The Dev Patel-directed, Jordan Peele-produced action film Monkey Man (you can read our review at This Link) reached theatres back at the start of April and underperformed at the box office, pulling in just $34 million worldwide. It received a digital release by the end of April and will be getting a 4K Blu-ray release in the UK this weekend – and Deadline has revealed that it will be available to watch on the Peacock streaming service next week! It’s set to start streaming on Peacock on June 14th.

Here’s the official synopsis: Monkey Man is an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to victimize the poor and powerless systemically. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out...

Universal City, California, June 3, 2024 – is primal. Relive the epic action when Monkey Man becomes available to own with brand-new bonus content on Digital June 11, 2024 and on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray™ and DVD June 25, 2024 from Monkeypaw Productions and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Full of “staggeringly impressive action” (Collider), Monkey Man cuts into the world of gritty and stylized hand-to-hand combat with a fresh take on the genre, bearing the birth of a new action star. Experience more excitement when you own the Collector’s Edition, which has over 55 minutes of all-new bonus features, including an alternate opening, alternate ending, deleted scenes, behind the scenes featurettes and more!

Plus, continue to fuel the adrenaline when Monkey Man makes its streaming debut exclusively on Peacock beginning June 14th.

From Oscar® winning Producer Jordan Peele comes Oscar® nominee Dev Patel’s astonishing tour-de-force directorial debut, inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage.

Peter Weir, the legendary Australian director of “Picnic at Hanging Rock,” “The Year of Living Dangerously,” “Gallipoli,” “Witness,” “Dead Poets Society,” “The Truman Show,” and “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,” is getting some richly deserved recognition. Following his honorary Oscar in advance of the 2023 Academy Awards, he will now receiving the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement from the Venice Film Festival this fall.

“With a total of only 13 movies directed over the course of 40 years, Peter Weir has secured a place in the firmament of the great directors of modern cinema,” said Alberto Barbera, the artistic director of the Venice Film Festival, in an official statement.

Weir has been nominated for six Academy Awards throughout his career — three times for Best Director, for “Witness,” “The Truman Show,” and “Master and Commander,” for which he also received a Best Picture nod, and once for Best Original Screenplay for “Green Card.

The Venice Film Festival will fete Australian director and screenwriter Peter Weir with its honorary Golden Lion at its forthcoming 80th edition.

Accepting the honor, Weir said: “The Venice Film Festival and its Golden Lion are part of the folklore of our craft. To be singled out as a recipient for a lifetime’s work as a director is a considerable honor.”

Born in August 1944, Weir was one of the pivotal figures in the Australian New Wave cinema of the 70s. He began his career in 1969 when he took a job with the government-funded Commonwealth Film Unit as a director. Weir struck out on his own in 1973 and directed his first feature film, the comic-horror The Cars That Ate Paris (1974), which he also wrote. He won an international audience with Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975), followed by The Last Wave (1977), for which he also co-wrote the screenplay.

The Venice Film Festival will honor Australian director and screenwriter Peter Weir – whose body of work comprises “Dead Poets Society,” “The Truman Show,” and “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” – with its 2024 Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.

“With a total of only thirteen movies directed over the course of forty years, Peter Weir has secured a place in the firmament of the great directors of modern cinema,” Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera said in a statement.

Barbera added that Weir made a name for himself at the end of the 1970s as the leading figure behind the rebirth of Australian cinema thanks to two movies: “The Cars That Ate Paris” (1974) and cult classic “Picnic at Hanging Rock” (1975). The international success of his following two films, “Gallipoli” and “The Year of Living Dangerously” then “opened Hollywood’s doors.”

“Weir combines reflections on personal themes and a need to...

Australian director George Miller made his first feature film, "Mad Max," in 1979. It was a very low-budget affair costing about $200,000. The film takes place in the near future when the Earth is running low on oil and civilization is just beginning to crumble. "Mad" Max Rockatansky (Mel Gibson) is a road cop tasked with reigning in the chaos. "Mad Max" was decidedly low-fi, but it struck a chord with audiences, ultimately earning almost $100 million worldwide. It remains one of the most profitable movies of all time, comparable only to "The Blair Witch Project," "Paranormal Activity," and "Deep Throat." Miller would go on to make several sequels to "Mad Max" in 1981, 1985, and 2015. The fifth film in the series, "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," is hitting theaters this month, with a potential sixth entry, "Mad Max: The Wasteland," in the early planning stages.

Miller recently participated in a "Furiosa" screening and Q&a event,...

Dev Patel’s bone-crunching action film, Monkey Man, is swinging onto digital platforms faster than Atefeh Safaei can throw a punch. According to the film’s official Twitter account, Monkey Man comes to digital to rent or buy tomorrow, April 23rd! Despite underperforming at the box office with $28M+, Monkey Man is a hit with critics and fans. On Rotten Tomatoes, Patel’s directorial debut is 88% on the Tomatometer, with an 84% Fresh Audience Score.

Competition is fierce at the box office in 2024, with original films struggling to make a dent. Monkey Man opened alongside The First Omen, one of the horror genre’s most well-reviewed films in recent memory. Still, Monkey Man‘s most formidable opponent is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which reigns supreme with $485M+. The New Empire opened one week ahead of Monkey Man, gobbling up most of the action-oriented box office. With Monkey Man coming to digital,...

War movies like 1917 and Fury emphasize the deep brotherhood between soldiers in the midst of intense conflict. Lone Survivor and Master and Commander depict the unbreakable bonds formed between soldiers facing unimaginable obstacles. Saving Private Ryan and Paths of Glory showcase the powerful theme of camaraderie among soldiers in the face of adversity.

From Das Boot to Saving Private Ryan, some of the best war movies ever made focus on the camaraderie between soldiers and the tight emotional bonds formed on the battlefield. War is typically one of the bleakest genres of cinema, bringing the horrors of warfare to life in visceral, intense, eye-opening fashion. But war films aren’t completely without hope. The best ones, like Paths of Glory and All Quiet on the Western Front, find a glimmer of hope in the friendships formed between soldiers during wartime.

Some war movies take an optimistic look at that camaraderie,...

Napoleon's scope was too broad, resulting in a lack of depth in character development and storytelling. Master and Commander's focused approach on a specific period revealed deeper truths about the Napoleonic era. Despite critical acclaim, both Napoleon and Master and Commander failed to resonate with a global audience financially.

Ridley Scott's Napoleon was an ambitious but flawed attempt to examine the legendary French emperor, but one 21-year-old movie reveals how the 2023 film could have better brought Bonaparte's story to life. Made on an estimated budget of between $130-200 million, Napoleon made just $220 million at the global box office. Although a streaming release on Apple TV+ mitigated some of the damage, the film nevertheless failed to resonate with theatrical audiences. However, as one earlier project proves, there was a way for it to find greater critical success.

Although Napoleon received mixed reviews from critics, there is no doubting the...

Dev Patel’s extreme action film Monkey Man swings into the top spot during Thursday previews at the box office, exorcising Arkasha Stevenson’s The First Omen with $1.4M to the origin story’s $725K. Monkey Man’s preview screening started at 5 Pm at 2,750 theaters on Thursday, while The First Omen screened at 7 Pm.

Meanwhile, Adam Wingard’s Monsterverse rumble, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, punched its way past $100M on Thursday, with estimates calling for $32M during its second weekend in cinemas. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire continues to dominate IMAX screens, while Monkey Man and The First Omen play on Plf screens.

Here’s the official synopsis for Monkey Man courtesy of NBCUniversal:

“Monkey Man is an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to victimize the poor and powerless systemically.

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman,...

Fresh from kicking all kinds of butt over in SxSw, Dev Patel and his team arrived in London this evening to premiere his incredible feature debut – Monkey Man.

Directed by Patel from his story and his screenplay with Paul Angunawela and John Collee (Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World). The film’s international cast includes Sharlto Copley (District 9), Sobhita Dhulipala (Made in Heaven), Pitobash (Million Dollar Arm), Vipin Sharma (Hotel Mumbai), Ashwini Kalsekar (Ek Tha Hero), Sikandar Kher (Aarya) and Makarand Deshpande (Rrr).

You can read our 5 star review from SxSw right here.

Monkey Man will be released on the 5th April, 2024. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.

Monkey Man Premiere Interviews

Plot:

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who, after the...

This Spring, Witness How One Small Ember Can Burn Down Everything. From Producer Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures Presents Dev Patel In His Tour-de-force Directing Debut, Monkey Man. Rated R.

Only In Theaters April 5th.

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The St. Louis advance screening is 7Pm. Wednesday April 3rd at Marcus Ronnie’s Cine (6Pm Suggested Arrival)

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Oscar® nominee Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where,...

Universal Pictures has launched a new trailer for Dev Patel’s directorial debut in the action thriller ‘Monkey Man.’

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who, after the horrific land dispute massacre of his childhood village, was left orphaned on the streets of the fictional city of Yatana. Kid now makes a meagre living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he allows himself to be beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash.

But when, after years of patience and contained rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite, his childhood trauma boils over, and his scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of righteous revenge against the men who took everything from him.

Directed by Dev Patel from his story...

Oscar® nominee Dev Patel is making his feature film directing debut with something intense, the action thriller titled Monkey Man. Patel also stars in the film about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash.

After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.

The adrenaline-pumping...

Universal Pictures has released the new trailer for Monkey Man, which was directed by Dev Patel and produced by Jordan Peele. The film opens in theaters on April 5.

Monkey Man is rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, rape, language throughout, sexual content/nudity, and drug use.

Oscar nominee Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to victimize the poor and powerless systemically.

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash.

After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave...

In the ever-evolving landscape of cinema, there are few things as exhilarating as the release of a highly anticipated movie trailer. Each snippet of footage serves as a portal into the world of the film, offering tantalizing hints of what’s to come. Among the recent buzz in the film industry, the unveiling of the “Monkey Man” trailer has sent ripples of excitement through both cinephiles and casual viewers alike.

Oscar® nominee Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask,...

Universal and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions are getting set to unleash director Dev Patel’s Monkey Man, which has been earning rave reviews on the festival scene.

Meagan Navarro wrote in her SXSW review for Bloody Disgusting, “Monkey Man presents Dev Patel as a new action hero, a tenacious underdog with a penetrating stare who bites, bludgeons, and stabs his way through bodies to gloriously bloody excess. More excitingly, the film introduces Patel as a strong visionary right out of the gate.”

“Patel’s assured, audacious vision delivers an epic crowd-pleaser of mythic proportions,” Meagan’s 4.5 star rave review continues. “Run, don’t walk, to theaters for this one.”

Monkey Man will release only in theaters April 5. Watch the new trailer below.

The official press release previews, “Oscar® nominee Dev Patel (Lion, Slumdog Millionaire) achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s...

Peter Weir is easily regarded as one of the most legendary filmmakers in Hollywood, with masterpieces that have garnered several nods of major accolades. Also the mastermind behind Robin Williams’ critically acclaimed 1989 comedy thriller Dead Poets Society, he has led an unparalleled career in the entertainment industry.

Peter Weir received an Honorary Oscar Award | Photo: Screengrab/Oscars/YouTube

However, that very unparalleled career of his just may have ended a lot before the genius director announced it out loud. Yes, as heartbreaking as this would sound to many of his fans, Weir retired a long time ago from his star-studded directing profession, and fans wouldn’t have known about this had he not addressed this issue publicly.

Peter Weir has put an end to his Legendary Filmmaking Career

Even though the last movie he made was almost a decade and a half ago back in 2010, fans were still awaiting Peter...

It has been 14 years since his last movie, The Way Back, was released. That was his 14th movie and from how things stand now, it will be his last. Namely, legendary Australian filmmaker and director, Peter Weir, has confirmed that he has definitely retired from filmmaking as he has no more energy to make movies. This shouldn’t come as a major shock, as the director is turning 80 in August this year, and with what he has done so far, he has earned the right to rest.

This was confirmed during a discussion with the audience in Paris, as part of the Festival de la Cinémathèque, where he said:

“Why did I stop directing? Because, quite simply, I have no more energy. I’ve stopped filmmaking in 2020. It was time for me. I felt I want to leave the gambling table, so I no longer direct. But before that, occasionally...

Last year, Australian filmmaker Peter Weir was given an honorary Oscar for having “illuminated the human experience with his unique and expansive body of work.” Sadly, it’s now official that his filmography is complete, as Weir confirmed during an appearance at the Festival de la Cinémathèque in Paris that he has retired from directing.

Télérama reported (and IndieWire was kind enough to translate their report) that Weir was asked why 14 years have gone by since his last movie. Weir replied, “I am retired. Why did I stop cinema? Because, quite simply, I have no more energy.“

Born in 1944, Weir got his career started in television back in the 1960s, working on the TV projects The Life and Times of the Reverend Buck Shotte and Man on a Green Bike. After contributing a segment to the anthology film Three to Go, he made the 50 minute movie Homesdale and the documentary Whatever Happened to Green Valley?...

After movies such as Dead Poets Society, Master And Commander and The Truman Show, Peter Weir won’t be making another film.

This year marks the 21st birthday of a flat-out masterpiece of a blockbuster, 2003’s Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World. Not just because it has a great telling of the weevils joke in it, the Russell Crowe-headlined film is genuinely wonderful and deserves a 4K re-release.

It’s also just one of the many terrific movies from Australian director Peter Weir who, across a career that’s spanned decades, has given us features such as Picnic At Hanging Rock, The Truman Show, Fearless, Dead Poets Society and Witness.

His last movie was back in 2010, the Jim Sturgess-headlined The Way Back. Since then, Weir has been linked with a film called The Keep that obviously didn’t happen. Peter Weir was also set to direct Shantaram,...

Noah remains one of the most acclaimed biblical movies due to its stellar cast and Aronofsky's signature themes. Stellar performances from Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, and the entire cast make Noah a standout in Aronofsky's filmography. Anthony Hopkins, Emma Watson, and Mark Margolis are also among Noah's big names.

Featuring a cast that includes some of Hollywood's best actors and actresses, Noah is filmmaker Darren Aronofsky's ambitious take on the classic biblical story of Noah, and his mission from God to build an ark that can withstand a ferocious storm. Although controversial upon release, Noah remains one of the most acclaimed movies about biblical events, and it owes that distinction largely to the strong performances of its cast.

Noah blends Aronofsky's signature themes of religion, moralism, and characters making complex decisions with beautiful cinematography and a sweeping score. Although the topics contained within Noah made it one of the...

The films vying for the 2024 Best Sound Oscar are “The Creator,” “Maestro,” “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” “Oppenheimer,” and “The Zone of Interest.” Our current odds indicate that “Oppenheimer” (31/10) will prevail, followed in order of likelihood by “The Zone of Interest” (37/10), “Maestro” (9/2), “Mission: Impossible” (9/2), and “The Creator” (9/2).

This year’s Best Sound award will be the fourth handed out since the former Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing categories were consolidated ahead of the 93rd Oscars. The 17 craftspeople involved in this race have collectively amassed 70 previous nominations and 16 wins for their audio work, with the largest share of those bids (30%) belonging to Kevin O’Connell (“Oppenheimer”). With an Oscars resume dating back to 1984, he stands as one of this lineup’s nine returning champions, having memorably broken his unprecedented losing streak on his 21st bid for “Hacksaw Ridge” (2017).

O’Connell shares his new nomination with fellow former winners Richard King,...

Nominations voting was from January 11–16, with official Oscar nominations announced on January 23. Final voting is February 22–27. And finally, the 96th Oscars telecast will be broadcast on Sunday, March 10, and air live on ABC at 7 p.m. Et/ 5 p.m. Pt. We update predictions throughout awards season, so keep checking IndieWire for all our 2024 Oscar picks.

The State of the Race

After grabbing two out of three prizes at the 71st Motion Picture Sound Editor’s Golden Reel Awards and the top sound mixing prize at the 60th Cas Awards, Christopher Nolan’s explosive “Oppenheimer” is now in the driver’s seat for the sound Oscar. The other nominees are “The Zone of Interest,” “The Creator.” “Maestro,” “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One.”

“The Zone of Interest,” Jonathan Glazer’s acclaimed Holocaust drama about the banality of evil and the international feature film Oscar favorite, poses the most serious threat,...

“Oppenheimer” grabbed two out of three prizes at the Motion Picture Sound Editor’s 71st Golden Reel Awards on March 3 at the Wilshire Ebell Theater. Christopher Nolan’s explosive Oscar favorite won Dialogue/Adr and Effects/Foley, while Bradley Cooper’s “Maestro” snagged Music Editing. Both films were led by supervising sound editor Richard King.

After also taking the top sound mixing prize this weekend at the 60th Cas Awards, “Oppenheimer” is now in the Oscar driver’s seat against the other sound nominees: “The Zone of Interest.” “Maestro,” “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One,” and “The Creator.”

The other Golden Reel film winners went to “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” for animated feature, “32 Sounds” for documentary, and “Society of the Snow” for foreign language. This was a surprise upset over “The Zone of Interest,” the international feature film Oscar favorite. Johnnie Burn’s off-screen horrors of mass murder...

It’s been two decades since an epic fantasy film made history at the Oscars, winning every category in which it was nominated, and three women set new records. There weren’t many surprises at the 76th Academy Awards, but there were some memorable moments. Billy Crystal hosted for his eighth time on February 29, 2004. Read on for Gold Derby’s Oscars flashback 20 years ago to 2004.

It was finally Peter Jackson‘s time as the third installment of his “Lord of the Rings” trilogy earned him a trio of awards. Despite numerous nominations, the first two films failed to make big showings; however, “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” not only claimed Best Picture, but won all 11 categories in which it was nominated. It tied with “Ben-Hur” (1960) and “Titanic” (1998) for most wins in one ceremony, and holds the record for biggest sweep. It was the 10th film...

Descubre los detalles y fecha de estreno del debut tras las cámaras del actor Dev Patel. © Universal Pictures

Dev Patel (“Lion”, “Slumdog Millionaire”) se pone por primera vez detrás de las cámaras para dirigir la película “Monkey Man”, a partir de su historia original y su guion junto a Paul Angunawela y John Collee (“Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World”) y protagonizada por él mismo.

Un thriller de acción que nos sitúa en la India y apoyada en la mitología del Hombre Mono, sobre la búsqueda de venganza de un hombre contra los dirigentes corruptos que asesinaron a su madre y siguen victimizando sistemáticamente a los pobres e indefensos. “Monkey Man” está protagonizada por Patel en el papel de Kid, un joven anónimo que se gana la vida a duras penas en un club de lucha clandestino donde, noche tras noche, con una máscara de gorila, recibe...

In a stunning cinematic universe where sand dunes rise like mountains and the fate of galaxies hangs in the balance, Denis Villeneuve’s first voyage into the Frank Herbert’s “Dune” saga clinched six of its 10 Oscar nominations. Yet, in a twist as dramatic as Dr. Wellington killing Duke Leto, Villeneuve found himself overlooked in the best director category — a snub that left fans (and pundits) in disbelief. I dare the Academy’s Directors Branch to make such an omission once again.

As “Dune: Part Two” unfolds, we dive back into the treacherous universe alongside Paul Atreides, played by the ever-charismatic Timothée Chalamet. Seeking vengeance for his father’s death (Oscar Isaac), Paul’s journey intertwines with new allies and enemies, portrayed by a constellation of stars including Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Javier Bardem and Christopher Walken.

Villeneuve, a contemporary maestro of the screen, has spent over...

A couple weeks ago, Universal unveiled a trailer for the Dev Patel-directed, Jordan Peele-produced action film Monkey Man, which is set to reach theatres on April 5th. You can check that trailer out in the embed above, and as JoBlo’s own Steve Seigh described it, it’s “a tour-de-force of hand-to-hand combat, Jackie Chan-like environmental manipulation, and visuals that pop with color, blood, and broken bones!” Today, the Motion Picture Association ratings board announced that they have given Monkey Man an R rating… and this announcement comes about four months after the previous time they gave the film an R rating.

The other time the MPA gave Monkey Man an R was on October 25th. At that time, the film was branded with an R for “strong bloody violence throughout, rape, language throughout, sexual content/nudity and drug use”. Today, they revealed that a new cut...