Confession is an upcoming drama movie starring Clark Backo, Sarah Hay, and Nolan Gerard Funk, directed by Dayna Hanson.
A bright young lawyer decides to take on the case of a young woman who has accused three separate men of sexual assault. In order to uncover a deep conspiracy involving murder and deception, she jeopardizes her career and life.
Release Date
March 10, 2023
Where to Watch Confession
In Theaters
The Star: Clark Backo Clark Backo.. Depostiphotos
Clark Backo is a Canadian actress. She is most noted for her recurring role as Rosie, Wayne’s love interest, in the television series Letterkenny.
She has also appeared in the television series Remedy, Shoot the Messenger, 21 Thunder, Designated Survivor, Wynonna Earp, Supernatural and The Handmaid’s Tale, and in the film Happy Place. She was an Actra Award nominee for Outstanding Performance (Female) at the Actra Toronto awards in 2021 for Happy Place.
In 2022, she...
A bright young lawyer decides to take on the case of a young woman who has accused three separate men of sexual assault. In order to uncover a deep conspiracy involving murder and deception, she jeopardizes her career and life.
Release Date
March 10, 2023
Where to Watch Confession
In Theaters
The Star: Clark Backo Clark Backo.. Depostiphotos
Clark Backo is a Canadian actress. She is most noted for her recurring role as Rosie, Wayne’s love interest, in the television series Letterkenny.
She has also appeared in the television series Remedy, Shoot the Messenger, 21 Thunder, Designated Survivor, Wynonna Earp, Supernatural and The Handmaid’s Tale, and in the film Happy Place. She was an Actra Award nominee for Outstanding Performance (Female) at the Actra Toronto awards in 2021 for Happy Place.
In 2022, she...
- 3/8/2023
- by Em Schaum
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Scott Eastwood-fronted action thriller “Dangerous” has sold into major markets, including the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
Lionsgate has snapped up the pic from International Film Trust (Ift) for the U.S. and U.K., and it has bought the title from Minds Eye Entertainment for Canada. Additional territories sold by Ift include Latin America (California), Benelux (Dutch Filmworks), Australia (Defiant Screen), Italy (Leone), South Korea (Joy N Cinema) and Greece (Tanweer).
Lionsgate will release the film as a multi-platform title.
Directed by David Hackl (“Saw V”), the film follows a reformed sociopath (Eastwood) who, after the death of his brother, heads to a remote island that soon falls under siege from a deadly gang of mercenaries. Forced to fend for himself, he discovers their role in his brother’s demise and sets off on a relentless quest for vengeance.
The cast also includes Mel Gibson in a key supporting role,...
Lionsgate has snapped up the pic from International Film Trust (Ift) for the U.S. and U.K., and it has bought the title from Minds Eye Entertainment for Canada. Additional territories sold by Ift include Latin America (California), Benelux (Dutch Filmworks), Australia (Defiant Screen), Italy (Leone), South Korea (Joy N Cinema) and Greece (Tanweer).
Lionsgate will release the film as a multi-platform title.
Directed by David Hackl (“Saw V”), the film follows a reformed sociopath (Eastwood) who, after the death of his brother, heads to a remote island that soon falls under siege from a deadly gang of mercenaries. Forced to fend for himself, he discovers their role in his brother’s demise and sets off on a relentless quest for vengeance.
The cast also includes Mel Gibson in a key supporting role,...
- 3/23/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
“Whenever I think about it, everything bad that has ever happened to me has involved a black person.” Those words are the very first spoken by the main character, Joe, in the controversial BBC Films production, “Shoot the Messenger.” S&A… Continue Reading →...
- 2/11/2017
- by Emmanuel Akitobi
- ShadowAndAct
Simon Brew Jan 27, 2017
Smallville's Laura Vandervoort and Hannah Anderson are going to play a little game with Jigsaw in Saw: Legacy.
Production is pretty much done on Saw 8, the revival of the long-running horror series (with the movie shooting in Canada, and now in the edit suite). The new film is going by the name of Saw: Legacy, and it’s expected in cinemas this coming October.
It’s assumed that Tobin Bell is going to defy science to return once again in the role of Jigsaw. That hasn’t been confirmed as of yet though. Two names definitely appearing in Saw: Legacy though have been announced.
Laura Vandervoort and Hannah Anderson are the actors in question. You may have seen Vandervoort in her days as Supergirl on Smallville, and she’s been appearing in Bitten too. Anderson’s popped up in the TV series Shoot The Messenger.
Further...
Smallville's Laura Vandervoort and Hannah Anderson are going to play a little game with Jigsaw in Saw: Legacy.
Production is pretty much done on Saw 8, the revival of the long-running horror series (with the movie shooting in Canada, and now in the edit suite). The new film is going by the name of Saw: Legacy, and it’s expected in cinemas this coming October.
It’s assumed that Tobin Bell is going to defy science to return once again in the role of Jigsaw. That hasn’t been confirmed as of yet though. Two names definitely appearing in Saw: Legacy though have been announced.
Laura Vandervoort and Hannah Anderson are the actors in question. You may have seen Vandervoort in her days as Supergirl on Smallville, and she’s been appearing in Bitten too. Anderson’s popped up in the TV series Shoot The Messenger.
Further...
- 1/26/2017
- Den of Geek
Lionsgate is looking to play another gruesome game on the big screen with a new Saw movie, and now the first two cast members have joined the ranks of the eighth film in the franchise of bone-crunching snares, flesh-ripping traps, and malevolent mind games.
Variety reports that Laura Vandervoort and Hannah Anderson have joined the cast of Saw: Legacy.
Scheduled for an October 27th, 2017 release, Saw: Legacy is directed by Michael and Peter Spierig (Predestination, Daybreakers, Undead) from a screenplay by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger. The story is based on the original Saw world created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, which kicked off with a 2003 short film that was soon followed by a feature version that made a big impact on the modern horror scene.
The franchise’s producers Mark Burg, Gregg Hoffman, and Oren Koules are all returning to back Saw: Legacy.
No story details are known at this time,...
Variety reports that Laura Vandervoort and Hannah Anderson have joined the cast of Saw: Legacy.
Scheduled for an October 27th, 2017 release, Saw: Legacy is directed by Michael and Peter Spierig (Predestination, Daybreakers, Undead) from a screenplay by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger. The story is based on the original Saw world created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, which kicked off with a 2003 short film that was soon followed by a feature version that made a big impact on the modern horror scene.
The franchise’s producers Mark Burg, Gregg Hoffman, and Oren Koules are all returning to back Saw: Legacy.
No story details are known at this time,...
- 1/26/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
While most artists try to maximize their visibility on social media, the guys in Radiohead decided to wipe out any and all traces of digital promotion before rolling out their new video for “Burn the Witch.”
The “Creep” rockers continued their trailblazing approach to art by creating a unique treatment for the clip that included Claymation figures and a puritanical trial that ends in a man burning alive (or does he?!) in a wicker structure.
On the track, lead singer Thom Yorke sings, “Loose talk around tables /Abandon all reason / Avoid all eye contact / Do not react / Shoot the messenger / This is a low-flying panic attack. Stay in the shadows / Cheer the gallows / This is a round-up.” Check the clip!
The “Creep” rockers continued their trailblazing approach to art by creating a unique treatment for the clip that included Claymation figures and a puritanical trial that ends in a man burning alive (or does he?!) in a wicker structure.
On the track, lead singer Thom Yorke sings, “Loose talk around tables /Abandon all reason / Avoid all eye contact / Do not react / Shoot the messenger / This is a low-flying panic attack. Stay in the shadows / Cheer the gallows / This is a round-up.” Check the clip!
- 5/3/2016
- GossipCenter
Thanks to TorontoFilm.Net, Sneak Peek the Toronto Film Production Update for November 2015:
12 Monkeys Season 2
TV Series
Jul 13 - Dec. 20/15
22 Chaser
Feature
Oct 7 - Nov 1/15
Beauty & The Beast
Season 4
TV Series
May 29 - Nov. 9/15
Bitten Season 3
TV Series
Sep 8 - Nov 19/15
Bookaboo Season 4
TV Series
Sept. 5/15 – Mar. 1/16
Dark Matter Season 2
TV Series
Dec 9/15 - May 9/16
Fairyland
Season 1
TV Series
Sept. 8 – Dec. 11/15
From Here To Infirmity
Feature
Sep 24 - Nov 2/15
Heroes: Reborn Season 1
TV Series
Apr 6 – Nov 6/15
Ice Girls
TV Movie
Oct. 15 - Nov 5/15
Make It Pop Season 2
TV Series
Aug 24 - Nov 27/15
Man Seeking Woman Season 2
TV Series
Sept. 14 – Nov. 13/15
Murdoch Mysteries
Season 9
TV Series
May 19 – Nov 20/15
Odd Squad Season 2
TV Series
Aug 6/15 - Apr 1/16
Rabbit Hole
TV Series
Sept 28/15 – Mar 1/16
Reign Season 3
TV Series
June 30 - Dec. 2/15
Saving Hope Season 4
TV Series
Jun 1 – Dec. 9/15
Shimmer Lake
Feature
Oct. 13 – Nov. 10/15
Shoot The Messenger
TV Series
Aug 31 - Nov 25, 2015
Suits...
12 Monkeys Season 2
TV Series
Jul 13 - Dec. 20/15
22 Chaser
Feature
Oct 7 - Nov 1/15
Beauty & The Beast
Season 4
TV Series
May 29 - Nov. 9/15
Bitten Season 3
TV Series
Sep 8 - Nov 19/15
Bookaboo Season 4
TV Series
Sept. 5/15 – Mar. 1/16
Dark Matter Season 2
TV Series
Dec 9/15 - May 9/16
Fairyland
Season 1
TV Series
Sept. 8 – Dec. 11/15
From Here To Infirmity
Feature
Sep 24 - Nov 2/15
Heroes: Reborn Season 1
TV Series
Apr 6 – Nov 6/15
Ice Girls
TV Movie
Oct. 15 - Nov 5/15
Make It Pop Season 2
TV Series
Aug 24 - Nov 27/15
Man Seeking Woman Season 2
TV Series
Sept. 14 – Nov. 13/15
Murdoch Mysteries
Season 9
TV Series
May 19 – Nov 20/15
Odd Squad Season 2
TV Series
Aug 6/15 - Apr 1/16
Rabbit Hole
TV Series
Sept 28/15 – Mar 1/16
Reign Season 3
TV Series
June 30 - Dec. 2/15
Saving Hope Season 4
TV Series
Jun 1 – Dec. 9/15
Shimmer Lake
Feature
Oct. 13 – Nov. 10/15
Shoot The Messenger
TV Series
Aug 31 - Nov 25, 2015
Suits...
- 10/26/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Thanks to TorontoFilm.Net, Sneak Peek the Toronto Film Production Update for October 2015:
11-22-63
Mini Series
May 25 – Oct 25/15
12 Monkeys Season 2
TV Series
Jul 13 - Dec. 20/15
Baroness Von Sketch Show
TV Series
Aug 24 – Oct. 9/15
Below Her Mouth
Feature
Sep 24 - Oct 22/15
Bitten Season 3
TV Series
Sep 8 - Nov 19/15
Fairyland (working title)
Season 1
TV Series
Sept. 8 – Dec. 11/15
From Here To Infirmity
Feature
Sep 24 - Nov 2/15
Man Seeking Woman Season 2
TV Series
Sept. 14 – Nov. 13/15
Make It Pop Season 2
TV Series
Aug 24 - Nov 27/15
Milton's Secret
Feature
Sept 21 – Oct 20/15
Murdoch Mysteries Season 9
TV Series
May 19 – Nov 20/15
Odd Squad Season 2
TV Series
Aug 6/15 - Apr 1/16
Rabbit Hole
TV Series
Sept 28/15 – March 1/16
Reign Season 3
TV Series
June 30 - Dec. 2/15
Saving Hope Season 4
TV Series
Jun 1 – Dec. 9/15
Shoot The Messenger
TV Series
Aug 31 - Nov 25, 2015
Suits Season 5
TV Series
Apr 6 - Nov 06/15
The Code
TV Series
Oct 13/15 – Feb 5/16
The Good Witch Season 2
TV Series
Aug...
11-22-63
Mini Series
May 25 – Oct 25/15
12 Monkeys Season 2
TV Series
Jul 13 - Dec. 20/15
Baroness Von Sketch Show
TV Series
Aug 24 – Oct. 9/15
Below Her Mouth
Feature
Sep 24 - Oct 22/15
Bitten Season 3
TV Series
Sep 8 - Nov 19/15
Fairyland (working title)
Season 1
TV Series
Sept. 8 – Dec. 11/15
From Here To Infirmity
Feature
Sep 24 - Nov 2/15
Man Seeking Woman Season 2
TV Series
Sept. 14 – Nov. 13/15
Make It Pop Season 2
TV Series
Aug 24 - Nov 27/15
Milton's Secret
Feature
Sept 21 – Oct 20/15
Murdoch Mysteries Season 9
TV Series
May 19 – Nov 20/15
Odd Squad Season 2
TV Series
Aug 6/15 - Apr 1/16
Rabbit Hole
TV Series
Sept 28/15 – March 1/16
Reign Season 3
TV Series
June 30 - Dec. 2/15
Saving Hope Season 4
TV Series
Jun 1 – Dec. 9/15
Shoot The Messenger
TV Series
Aug 31 - Nov 25, 2015
Suits Season 5
TV Series
Apr 6 - Nov 06/15
The Code
TV Series
Oct 13/15 – Feb 5/16
The Good Witch Season 2
TV Series
Aug...
- 10/3/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Thanks to TorontoFilm.Net, take another look @ the Toronto Film Production Update for September 2015, including "12 Monkeys", "Bitten" and a whole lot more:
11-22-63
Mini Series
May 25 – Oct 16/15
12 Monkeys Season 2
TV Series
Jul 13 - Dec. 20/15
Baroness Von Sketch Show
TV Series
Aug 24 – Oct. 9/15
Beauty & The Beast Season 4
TV Series
May 29 - Nov. 9/15
Degrassi Season 15
TV Series
Jun 15 - Sep 9/15
Incorporated
TV Pilot
Aug 17 – Sept 1/15
Reign Season 3
TV Series
June 30 – Dec. 2/15
Rogue Season 3
TV Series
Feb 9 – Sept 14/15
Slasher Season 1
TV Series
Jul 20 - Oct 15/15
Terrific Trucks
TV Series
May 25 - Oct 01/15
The Good Witch Season 2
TV Series
Aug 10/15 - Jan 28/16
The Wonderful Wayneys
TV Series
Jul 27 - Nov 15/15
What Would Sal Do?
Season 1
TV Series
Aug. 10 - Sep 15/15
Bitten Season 3
TV Series
Sep 8 - Nov 19/15
Christmas Inc.
TV Movie
Aug 17 - Sep 1/15
Degrassi Season 15
TV Series
Jun 15 - Sep 9/15
Fairyland Season 1
TV Series
Sept. 8 – Dec. 11/15
Heroes: Reborn Season 1
TV Series
Apr...
11-22-63
Mini Series
May 25 – Oct 16/15
12 Monkeys Season 2
TV Series
Jul 13 - Dec. 20/15
Baroness Von Sketch Show
TV Series
Aug 24 – Oct. 9/15
Beauty & The Beast Season 4
TV Series
May 29 - Nov. 9/15
Degrassi Season 15
TV Series
Jun 15 - Sep 9/15
Incorporated
TV Pilot
Aug 17 – Sept 1/15
Reign Season 3
TV Series
June 30 – Dec. 2/15
Rogue Season 3
TV Series
Feb 9 – Sept 14/15
Slasher Season 1
TV Series
Jul 20 - Oct 15/15
Terrific Trucks
TV Series
May 25 - Oct 01/15
The Good Witch Season 2
TV Series
Aug 10/15 - Jan 28/16
The Wonderful Wayneys
TV Series
Jul 27 - Nov 15/15
What Would Sal Do?
Season 1
TV Series
Aug. 10 - Sep 15/15
Bitten Season 3
TV Series
Sep 8 - Nov 19/15
Christmas Inc.
TV Movie
Aug 17 - Sep 1/15
Degrassi Season 15
TV Series
Jun 15 - Sep 9/15
Fairyland Season 1
TV Series
Sept. 8 – Dec. 11/15
Heroes: Reborn Season 1
TV Series
Apr...
- 9/9/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Elyse Levesque, Lucas Bryant, Lyriq Bent, and Alex Kingston have been cast in the new Hungry Eyes Film and Television hour-long drama "Shoot the Messenger," which is being produced in association with CBC Television (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation), and ITV. The eight-episode series, which hails from the multi-award winning creative team of Jennifer Holness and Sudz Sutherland (whose past feature films, most recently "Home Again," have been covered on this blog), is described as a gritty political thriller that centers on the complex relationships between crime reporters and the police. The release adds: Levesque stars as Daisy Channing,...
- 9/2/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
CBS’ Extant Don’t Shoot The Messenger TV Show Review. Extant: Season 2, Episode 10: ‘ Don’t Shoot the Messenger ‘ seemed to shed much of season 2’s major events like so much Hybrid skin. Never mind Molly’s (Halle Berry) death, never mind Tobias’ (David Morrissey) internal conflicts, never mind the Molly-Julie (Grace Gummer) feud, over Ethan (Pierce Gagnon), and […]...
- 8/30/2015
- by Sam Joseph
- Film-Book
Thanks to TorontoFilm.Net, here is the Toronto Film Production Update for September 2015, including "12 Monkeys", "Bitten" and a whole lot more:
11-22-63
Mini Series
May 25 – Oct 16/15
12 Monkeys Season 2
TV Series
Jul 13 - Dec. 20/15
Baroness Von Sketch Show
TV Series
Aug 24 – Oct. 9/15
Beauty & The Beast Season 4
TV Series
May 29 - Nov. 9/15
Degrassi Season 15
TV Series
Jun 15 - Sep 9/15
Incorporated
TV Pilot
Aug 17 – Sept 1/15
Reign Season 3
TV Series
June 30 – Dec. 2/15
Rogue Season 3
TV Series
Feb 9 – Sept 14/15
Slasher Season 1
TV Series
Jul 20 - Oct 15/15
Terrific Trucks
TV Series
May 25 - Oct 01/15
The Good Witch Season 2
TV Series
Aug 10/15 - Jan 28/16
The Wonderful Wayneys
TV Series
Jul 27 - Nov 15/15
What Would Sal Do?
Season 1
TV Series
Aug. 10 - Sep 15/15
Bitten Season 3
TV Series
Sep 8 - Nov 19/15
Christmas Inc.
TV Movie
Aug 17 - Sep 1/15
Degrassi Season 15
TV Series
Jun 15 - Sep 9/15
Fairyland Season 1
TV Series
Sept. 8 – Dec. 11/15
Heroes: Reborn Season 1
TV Series
Apr 6 -...
11-22-63
Mini Series
May 25 – Oct 16/15
12 Monkeys Season 2
TV Series
Jul 13 - Dec. 20/15
Baroness Von Sketch Show
TV Series
Aug 24 – Oct. 9/15
Beauty & The Beast Season 4
TV Series
May 29 - Nov. 9/15
Degrassi Season 15
TV Series
Jun 15 - Sep 9/15
Incorporated
TV Pilot
Aug 17 – Sept 1/15
Reign Season 3
TV Series
June 30 – Dec. 2/15
Rogue Season 3
TV Series
Feb 9 – Sept 14/15
Slasher Season 1
TV Series
Jul 20 - Oct 15/15
Terrific Trucks
TV Series
May 25 - Oct 01/15
The Good Witch Season 2
TV Series
Aug 10/15 - Jan 28/16
The Wonderful Wayneys
TV Series
Jul 27 - Nov 15/15
What Would Sal Do?
Season 1
TV Series
Aug. 10 - Sep 15/15
Bitten Season 3
TV Series
Sep 8 - Nov 19/15
Christmas Inc.
TV Movie
Aug 17 - Sep 1/15
Degrassi Season 15
TV Series
Jun 15 - Sep 9/15
Fairyland Season 1
TV Series
Sept. 8 – Dec. 11/15
Heroes: Reborn Season 1
TV Series
Apr 6 -...
- 8/26/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
TV show trailer for CBS‘ Extant episode Don’t Shoot the Messenger. The moral to the next episode, as extrapolated from the latest trailer, is that people who live in glass houses shouldn’t sow the wind. The resulting whirlwind, in this case, seems to be a veritable clash of gods; set to compete over which agent of vengeance gets to […]...
- 8/23/2015
- by Sam Joseph
- Film-Book
Thanks to TorontoFilm.Net, here is the Toronto Film Production Update for August 2015, including "Bravo 14" (aka "Suicide Squad"), "12 Monkeys" and a whole lot more:
11-22-63
Mini Series
May 25 – Oct 16/15
12 Monkeys Season 2
TV Series
Jul 13 - Dec. 20/15
Backstage
TV Series
Jul 06 - Aug 26/15
Baroness Von Sketch Show
TV Series
Aug 24 – Oct. 9/15
Beauty & The Beast Season 4
TV Series
May 29 - Nov. 9/15
Bravo 14 (Suicide Squad)
Feature
Apr 15 - Aug 30/15
Damien Season 1
TV Series
Mar 16 – Aug 7/15
Degrassi Season 15
TV Series
Jun 15 - Sep 9/15
Go Jump In The Pool
TV Movie
Jul 27 - Aug 14/15
Goon 2: Last Of The
Enforcers
Feature
Jun 22 - Aug 11/15
Heroes: Reborn Season 1
TV Series
Apr 6 - Sept 18/15
Ice Girls
Feature
July 22 - Aug 17/15
Incorporated
TV Pilot
Aug 17 – Sept 1/15
Murdoch Mysteries Season 9
TV Series
May 19 – Nov 20/15
Reign Season 3
TV Series
June 30 – Dec. 2/15
Rogue Season 3
TV Series
Feb 9 – Sept 14/15
Saving Hope Season 4
TV Series
Jun 1 – Dec. 9/15
Shadowhunters Season 1
TV Series
May...
11-22-63
Mini Series
May 25 – Oct 16/15
12 Monkeys Season 2
TV Series
Jul 13 - Dec. 20/15
Backstage
TV Series
Jul 06 - Aug 26/15
Baroness Von Sketch Show
TV Series
Aug 24 – Oct. 9/15
Beauty & The Beast Season 4
TV Series
May 29 - Nov. 9/15
Bravo 14 (Suicide Squad)
Feature
Apr 15 - Aug 30/15
Damien Season 1
TV Series
Mar 16 – Aug 7/15
Degrassi Season 15
TV Series
Jun 15 - Sep 9/15
Go Jump In The Pool
TV Movie
Jul 27 - Aug 14/15
Goon 2: Last Of The
Enforcers
Feature
Jun 22 - Aug 11/15
Heroes: Reborn Season 1
TV Series
Apr 6 - Sept 18/15
Ice Girls
Feature
July 22 - Aug 17/15
Incorporated
TV Pilot
Aug 17 – Sept 1/15
Murdoch Mysteries Season 9
TV Series
May 19 – Nov 20/15
Reign Season 3
TV Series
June 30 – Dec. 2/15
Rogue Season 3
TV Series
Feb 9 – Sept 14/15
Saving Hope Season 4
TV Series
Jun 1 – Dec. 9/15
Shadowhunters Season 1
TV Series
May...
- 7/28/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
David Oyelowo is one black actor who's been able to keep himself constantly employed, despite the well-publicized struggles of other black actors over the years. Since I was first introduced to his work in the 2006 drama "Shoot the Messenger," he's appeared in numerous projects, often more than a few each year, on both sides of the pond. Taking a look at his slate, he's clearly an actor in demand, while also producing work for himself, not relying solely on the "kindness of others" to ensure that he's always working. Last month, HBO Films picked up the indie drama feature "Nightingale," which stars Oyelowo, and set its premiere for May 29,...
- 5/20/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
David Oyelowo is one black actor who's been able to keep himself constantly employed, despite the well-publicized struggles of other black actors over the years. Since I was first introduced to his work in the 2006 drama "Shoot the Messenger," he's appeared in numerous projects, often more than a few each year, on both sides of the pond. Taking a look at his slate, he's clearly an actor in demand, while also producing work for himself, not relying solely on the "kindness of others" to ensure that he's always working. Last month, HBO Films picked up the indie drama feature "Nightingale," which stars Oyelowo, and set its premiere for May 29,...
- 5/18/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Merchants of Doubt
Directed by Robert Kenner & Kim Roberts
Directed by Robert Kenner
USA, 2014
Watching the new documentary Merchants of Doubt is fascinating and infuriating in equal measure. On the one hand, this is an entertaining examination of American spin doctors and their impact on public opinion. On the other hand, it paints a bleak picture for the prospects of ever neutralizing their impact. Still, Robert Kenner’s creation has enough gallant heroes, despicable villains, and ideological intrigue to rival any political thriller. It’s a fast-paced tutorial on the politics of punditry.
Politically-charged documentaries like Merchants of Doubt can take one of two possible approaches; preach to the choir, or seek new converts from outside the congregation. Writer-director Robert Kenner chooses the latter approach, with varying degrees of success. He insinuates that everyone, regardless of political preference, suffers from the deliberate spread of misinformation. Kenner visually traces the history...
Directed by Robert Kenner & Kim Roberts
Directed by Robert Kenner
USA, 2014
Watching the new documentary Merchants of Doubt is fascinating and infuriating in equal measure. On the one hand, this is an entertaining examination of American spin doctors and their impact on public opinion. On the other hand, it paints a bleak picture for the prospects of ever neutralizing their impact. Still, Robert Kenner’s creation has enough gallant heroes, despicable villains, and ideological intrigue to rival any political thriller. It’s a fast-paced tutorial on the politics of punditry.
Politically-charged documentaries like Merchants of Doubt can take one of two possible approaches; preach to the choir, or seek new converts from outside the congregation. Writer-director Robert Kenner chooses the latter approach, with varying degrees of success. He insinuates that everyone, regardless of political preference, suffers from the deliberate spread of misinformation. Kenner visually traces the history...
- 3/26/2015
- by J.R. Kinnard
- SoundOnSight
HBO Films has picked up the indie drama "Nightingale," which stars David Oyelowo, for a May 29, 2015 premiere. This news comes 2 days after Paramount Pictures announced that it had acquired another one of several projects on David Oyelowo's post-"Selma" slate, "Captive," for a September 18, 2015 theatrical release. One can only assume that the actor's raised profile, thanks to "Selma," is of influence on these fresh pickups. Oyelowo is one black actor who's able to stay constantly busy. Since I first was introduced to his work in the 2006 drama "Shoot the Messenger," he's appeared in numerous projects, often more than...
- 3/18/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
David Oyelowo is one black actor who's able to stay constantly busy, despite laments about the challenges black actors face in the business. Since I first was introduced to his work in the 2006 drama Shoot the Messenger, he's appeared in numerous projects, often more than a few each year, on both sides of the pond. Taking a look at his upcoming slate, he's clearly an actor in demand, and is also producing work for himself, not relying solely on the "kindness of others" to ensure he stays employed. One of the handful of films on the horizon is an indie drama titled Nightingale, which is backed by Bn Films - a newly-formed well-funded international production...
- 4/28/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Philip French is retiring after 50 years as a film critic at The Observer in the U.K. He recently turned 80 and has seen more than 2,500 movies, written six books and been honored as an Officer of the British Empire for his efforts. Also read: Johnny Depp, Don't Shoot the Messenger for 'Lone Ranger' Flop French has always held strong opinions and he offered some up in an exit interview with The Observer's Elizabeth Day. In addition to her queries, French answered questions from readers and filmmakers including Mike Leigh and Ken...
- 8/26/2013
- by Todd Cunningham
- The Wrap
"Whenever I think about it, everything bad that has ever happened to me has involved a black person." Those words are the very first spoken by the main character, Joe, in the controversial BBC Films production, Shoot The Messenger. S&A faves David Oyelowo and Nikki Amuka-Bird star in the lead roles of Joe and Heather. Written by Sharon Foster, and directed by Ngozi Onwurah, Shoot The Messenger is a well-crafted, thought-provoking drama about Joe, a black professional who, after learning about a need for more black male teachers in his community, gives up his It career to become a teacher. What ensues is a sequence of events that turn Joe's life upside down. After...
- 5/26/2013
- by Emmanuel Akitobi
- ShadowAndAct
For those of you in New York, or who will be in New York this weekend... a selection of fiction and non-fiction films in the lineup - some we've covered in the past, like David Oyelowo and Nikki Amuka-Bird in Shoot The Messenger and Menelik Shabazz's ode to Lover's Rock, aptly titled The Story Of Lover's Rock; and others we haven't, like A Family Called Abrew and Time and Judgement. The full lineup, including screening dates and times, locations, and ticket prices, follows below: I'm British But... Black British Filmmakers Speak! is a film series of fictions and documentaries that explore the challenges faced by People of African descent in the UK. The African Diaspora...
- 4/26/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Before the Ball dropped in Times Square to ring in 2009, the Great Gay Debate was underway in America. Prop. 8 was the catalyst, and in its wake everyone had an opinion on Glbt civil rights. We listened. We blogged. But someone else was watching too. Someone who sees you when you're sleeping, who knows when you're awake. Someone who knows when you've been bad or good — and keeps a list to prove it.
Yep, Santa Claus is coming to town in just a few days, and we've managed to get our hands on his 2009 Naughty and Nice list. The folks on the Naughty list will get a lump of clean burning coal in their stockings this year, and a rainbow-colored Asshat. The Nice list will receive an AfterElton.com Crown of Visibility, and "Glee: The Music, Volumes 1 and 2."
The Naughty List
The Fort Worth, Texas Police Department
2009 marked the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots,...
Yep, Santa Claus is coming to town in just a few days, and we've managed to get our hands on his 2009 Naughty and Nice list. The folks on the Naughty list will get a lump of clean burning coal in their stockings this year, and a rainbow-colored Asshat. The Nice list will receive an AfterElton.com Crown of Visibility, and "Glee: The Music, Volumes 1 and 2."
The Naughty List
The Fort Worth, Texas Police Department
2009 marked the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots,...
- 12/24/2009
- by StuntDouble
- The Backlot
Dangerously hot British thesp Emily Blunt has, along with Anthony Hopkins, joined the cast of Ocean's Eleven and Matchstick Men writer Ted Griffin's upcoming directorial effort Shoot The Messenger. The story is based on Irvin Yalom's novel "Lying on the Couch" and in the interest of promoting laziness, here's a copy and pasted official plot synopsis: Among those doing the lying are Carolyn, who hopes to ruin the career of psychotherapist Ernest Lash because she believes his...
- 3/17/2009
- by Omar Aviles
- JoBlo.com
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