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With Emmy voting underway, Gold House has released its inaugural Gold List honoring Asian creatives in television.
This marks an expansion for the organization, which in the past has championed Asian excellence and creatives in film.
FX’s “Shōgun” dominated with wins for outstanding series, lead performance (Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada), directing and editing and received honorable mentions of supporting performances from Fumi Nikaido, Moeka Hoshi and Tadanobu Asano.
“Expats” and “The Sympathizer” both received the second-highest number of accolades. Other television shows and movies that were honored on the Gold List include “3 Body Problem,” “Invincible,” “Love in Taipei,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” “Under the Bridge” and “World’s Best.”
In a statement, star and producer of “Shōgun” Sanada said, “I am deeply honored to be selected in the inaugural TV Gold List for my role in ‘Shōgun.’ This recognition is particularly special as it marks the beginning of...
This marks an expansion for the organization, which in the past has championed Asian excellence and creatives in film.
FX’s “Shōgun” dominated with wins for outstanding series, lead performance (Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada), directing and editing and received honorable mentions of supporting performances from Fumi Nikaido, Moeka Hoshi and Tadanobu Asano.
“Expats” and “The Sympathizer” both received the second-highest number of accolades. Other television shows and movies that were honored on the Gold List include “3 Body Problem,” “Invincible,” “Love in Taipei,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” “Under the Bridge” and “World’s Best.”
In a statement, star and producer of “Shōgun” Sanada said, “I am deeply honored to be selected in the inaugural TV Gold List for my role in ‘Shōgun.’ This recognition is particularly special as it marks the beginning of...
- 6/13/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
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As the voting period for the 76th Emmys opened on Thursday, Gold House debuted its inaugural Gold List, intended to honor outstanding recent achievements in television by Asian creatives.
FX’s Shōgun dominated across categories, winning for Outstanding Series, Outstanding Lead Performance (Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada), Outstanding Directing, and Outstanding Writing, while at the same time receiving honorable mentions for the supporting performances of Fumi Nikaido, Moeka Hoshi, and Tadanobu Asano.
Other notable honorees included Prime Video’s Expats, HBO’s The Sympathizer, Netflix’s animated series Blue Eye Samurai, the 20th/Hulu comedy Quiz Lady, The Morning Show‘s Greta Lee, and SNL‘s Bowen Yang, with winners being voted on by Asian Pacific leaders in entertainment.
“Asian stories and talent have undeniably taken center stage this year, showcasing a remarkable breadth of narratives and performances that resonate across broad audiences,...
FX’s Shōgun dominated across categories, winning for Outstanding Series, Outstanding Lead Performance (Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada), Outstanding Directing, and Outstanding Writing, while at the same time receiving honorable mentions for the supporting performances of Fumi Nikaido, Moeka Hoshi, and Tadanobu Asano.
Other notable honorees included Prime Video’s Expats, HBO’s The Sympathizer, Netflix’s animated series Blue Eye Samurai, the 20th/Hulu comedy Quiz Lady, The Morning Show‘s Greta Lee, and SNL‘s Bowen Yang, with winners being voted on by Asian Pacific leaders in entertainment.
“Asian stories and talent have undeniably taken center stage this year, showcasing a remarkable breadth of narratives and performances that resonate across broad audiences,...
- 6/13/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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“Shōgun” is officially in the drama race for the Primetime Emmys.
FX has confirmed that the once limited or anthology series heavyweight has been officially submitted and accepted in the drama categories, where it will compete against Netflix’s “The Crown,” Apple’s “The Morning Show” and Prime Video’s “Fallout.” In addition, the network has shared exclusively with Variety the complete list of 40 Emmy submissions, which includes six submissions for directing, four for writing, and two eligible guest actors. HBO’s “Game of Thrones” currently holds the record for most nominations in a single year with 32. Could FX break the monumental record?
Following the announcement that FX, Hulu, and the estate of James Clavell — who authored the novel — are working on developing more seasons of the critically acclaimed series, “Shōgun” is now officially eligible to compete in the drama races after being commissioned as limited. The move puts the...
FX has confirmed that the once limited or anthology series heavyweight has been officially submitted and accepted in the drama categories, where it will compete against Netflix’s “The Crown,” Apple’s “The Morning Show” and Prime Video’s “Fallout.” In addition, the network has shared exclusively with Variety the complete list of 40 Emmy submissions, which includes six submissions for directing, four for writing, and two eligible guest actors. HBO’s “Game of Thrones” currently holds the record for most nominations in a single year with 32. Could FX break the monumental record?
Following the announcement that FX, Hulu, and the estate of James Clavell — who authored the novel — are working on developing more seasons of the critically acclaimed series, “Shōgun” is now officially eligible to compete in the drama races after being commissioned as limited. The move puts the...
- 5/16/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
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Plans feel inevitable when they come together as neatly as Toranaga’s (Hiroyuki Sanada) play for power over the throne of Japan. But the team behind Toranaga — and the rest of the characters on FX’s now complete miniseries “Shogun” — had to work just as hard as the warlord to finesse an ending that feels as right as this one does.
Episode 10, “A Dream of a Dream,” was a huge combined effort for editors Aika Miyake and Maria Gonzales, who each worked on three other episodes in addition to their shared credit on the finale. There were the normal challenges of assembling an edit, from placing incomplete VFX shots meant to convey the scale of Osaka to temp sound and score that will hopefully convey the loneliness of Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) missing Mariko’s (Anna Sawai) funeral. That’s a lot for any editor to hold in their mind — in...
Episode 10, “A Dream of a Dream,” was a huge combined effort for editors Aika Miyake and Maria Gonzales, who each worked on three other episodes in addition to their shared credit on the finale. There were the normal challenges of assembling an edit, from placing incomplete VFX shots meant to convey the scale of Osaka to temp sound and score that will hopefully convey the loneliness of Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) missing Mariko’s (Anna Sawai) funeral. That’s a lot for any editor to hold in their mind — in...
- 4/23/2024
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
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Official companion podcasts for popular TV series are not a recent phenomenon. Ever since networks realized that they couldn’t leave all the analytical fun to fans, big time TV shows have been accompanied by network-sponsored audio complements.
HBO has been a frequent producer with podcasts for its dramas like Watchmen, House of the Dragon, Succession, and more. Other networks have since gotten in on the action like Paramount Network with Yellowstone, Showtime with Dexter: New Blood, and Apple TV+ with For All Mankind.
The acclaimed American TV brand FX, however, never seemed too keen on official tie-in podcasting despite presenting many intriguing prospects over the years like The Bear and Fargo. That all changed this year when the Disney-owned company launched FX’s Shōgun: The Official Podcast to accompany the weekly release of its epic miniseries Shōgun.
The Shōgun podcast is notable in that it brings FX into the...
HBO has been a frequent producer with podcasts for its dramas like Watchmen, House of the Dragon, Succession, and more. Other networks have since gotten in on the action like Paramount Network with Yellowstone, Showtime with Dexter: New Blood, and Apple TV+ with For All Mankind.
The acclaimed American TV brand FX, however, never seemed too keen on official tie-in podcasting despite presenting many intriguing prospects over the years like The Bear and Fargo. That all changed this year when the Disney-owned company launched FX’s Shōgun: The Official Podcast to accompany the weekly release of its epic miniseries Shōgun.
The Shōgun podcast is notable in that it brings FX into the...
- 4/23/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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“Crimson Sky,” the penultimate episode of “Shogun,” delivers on its promise of blood and then some. But, true to the philosophy of the Eightfold Fence, one of the episode’s most powerful scenes finds triumph and cements the strength of the core characters even as their plans are (seemingly) defeated. Spoilers beyond this point, so only attempt to pass the castle gates at your own peril.
That is exactly what Lady Mariko (Anna Sawai) sets out to do at the top of the scene in question. She leads her retinue in an attempt to exit Osaka Castle, with sweeping overhead shots and an audience on the castle walls enforcing how Mariko is the center of attention and bringing the full weight of her authority to bear. She forces the issue of just how firmly the scheming Lord Ishido (Takehiro Hira) is holding everyone inside hostage. The ensuing standoff between castle guards,...
That is exactly what Lady Mariko (Anna Sawai) sets out to do at the top of the scene in question. She leads her retinue in an attempt to exit Osaka Castle, with sweeping overhead shots and an audience on the castle walls enforcing how Mariko is the center of attention and bringing the full weight of her authority to bear. She forces the issue of just how firmly the scheming Lord Ishido (Takehiro Hira) is holding everyone inside hostage. The ensuing standoff between castle guards,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
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This article contains spoilers for Shogun episode 7.
Though it won’t air for another three weeks, the ending to FX miniseries Shōgun isn’t much of a mystery. Those who really want to know how the story of Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), Mariko (Anna Sara), and Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) concludes need only watch the 1980 Shōgun miniseries, read James Clavell’s original 1975 novel, or just peruse the Wikipedia entry for either.
But even if viewers don’t feel like doing extra research, they must intuitively understand that there’s only one way this story can end: with progress. That’s because, in Shōgun, Japan is on the verge of entering the peaceful and prosperous Edo period of 1603 through 1868, which was responsible for ushering in many of the distinct cultural hallmarks that we’ve come to associate with the land of the rising sun. One incredible moment in Shōgun episode 7 reminds us of that.
Though it won’t air for another three weeks, the ending to FX miniseries Shōgun isn’t much of a mystery. Those who really want to know how the story of Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), Mariko (Anna Sara), and Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) concludes need only watch the 1980 Shōgun miniseries, read James Clavell’s original 1975 novel, or just peruse the Wikipedia entry for either.
But even if viewers don’t feel like doing extra research, they must intuitively understand that there’s only one way this story can end: with progress. That’s because, in Shōgun, Japan is on the verge of entering the peaceful and prosperous Edo period of 1603 through 1868, which was responsible for ushering in many of the distinct cultural hallmarks that we’ve come to associate with the land of the rising sun. One incredible moment in Shōgun episode 7 reminds us of that.
- 4/3/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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This article contains spoilers through Shogun episode 6.
Halfway through its 10-episode run, FX’s Shōgun was not hurting for compelling antagonists. From the fierce Ishido Kazunari (Takehiro Hira) and his council regents to the scheming Kashigi Yabushige (Tadanobu Asano) to even the god damned Portuguese, there are no shortage of threats to our heroes’ safety.
At the end of episode 5, however, Shōgun properly introduced the individual who might be the real big bad in all of this: Lady Ochiba (Fumi Nikaido). The mother of the late Taikō’s only heir (himself too young to rule), Lady Ochiba has been mentioned several times throughout Shōgun‘s first half. As an honored guest (re: hostage) in Edo, Ochiba ensured that that Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) would be safe in the lion’s den that is Osaka. But now both Toranaga and Ochiba are back where they belong and Ochiba is ready to...
Halfway through its 10-episode run, FX’s Shōgun was not hurting for compelling antagonists. From the fierce Ishido Kazunari (Takehiro Hira) and his council regents to the scheming Kashigi Yabushige (Tadanobu Asano) to even the god damned Portuguese, there are no shortage of threats to our heroes’ safety.
At the end of episode 5, however, Shōgun properly introduced the individual who might be the real big bad in all of this: Lady Ochiba (Fumi Nikaido). The mother of the late Taikō’s only heir (himself too young to rule), Lady Ochiba has been mentioned several times throughout Shōgun‘s first half. As an honored guest (re: hostage) in Edo, Ochiba ensured that that Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) would be safe in the lion’s den that is Osaka. But now both Toranaga and Ochiba are back where they belong and Ochiba is ready to...
- 3/27/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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This article contains spoilers for Shogun episode 4.
As depicted in FX’s Shōgun, Japan’s Sengoku period in the 15th and 16th centuries was a pretty rough time. Perhaps no Shōgun character represents that better than poor Usami Fuji (Moeka Hoshi).
As the noble-born granddaughter of Toda Hiromatsu (Tokuma Nishioka), the closest ally of the powerful Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), Fuji’s life was marked by comfort and dignity. Unfortunately that all comes crashing down in the series’ first episode when Lord Toranaga becomes embroiled in a power struggle with Osaka’s Council of Regents. After Fuji’s husband Tadayoshi speaks out of turn at a Council of Regents meeting in defense of his lord, he immediately realizes that he jeopardized Toranaga’s safety in doing so and asks for permission to commit seppuku – a ritualistic suicide to reclaim his family’s honor. Lord Toranaga grants Tadayoshi the right...
As depicted in FX’s Shōgun, Japan’s Sengoku period in the 15th and 16th centuries was a pretty rough time. Perhaps no Shōgun character represents that better than poor Usami Fuji (Moeka Hoshi).
As the noble-born granddaughter of Toda Hiromatsu (Tokuma Nishioka), the closest ally of the powerful Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), Fuji’s life was marked by comfort and dignity. Unfortunately that all comes crashing down in the series’ first episode when Lord Toranaga becomes embroiled in a power struggle with Osaka’s Council of Regents. After Fuji’s husband Tadayoshi speaks out of turn at a Council of Regents meeting in defense of his lord, he immediately realizes that he jeopardized Toranaga’s safety in doing so and asks for permission to commit seppuku – a ritualistic suicide to reclaim his family’s honor. Lord Toranaga grants Tadayoshi the right...
- 3/13/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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This article contains spoilers for Shogun episode 3.
Through the first three episodes of FX’s Shōgun, pilot major John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) has had a hell of a time in Japan. As the first Englishman in the country (but notably not the first European), the man known as Anjin has been intimidated, beaten, imprisoned, and even urinated on. By the end of episode 3, however, Blackthorne receives a surprisingly impressive new title.
After boldly assisting in Lord Toranaga’s (Hiroyuki Sanada) secret escape from Osaka, Blackthorne is dubbed “Hatamoto.” While this initially means little to English-speaking audiences, the stunned silence from Lord Toranaga’s supporters suggests that this is quite the honor. So what exactly is a “hatamoto” and why is Blackthorne’s elevation to the role such a big deal? The answer to those questions lie in the real life feudal history upon which Shōgun is based.
Shōgun takes place...
Through the first three episodes of FX’s Shōgun, pilot major John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) has had a hell of a time in Japan. As the first Englishman in the country (but notably not the first European), the man known as Anjin has been intimidated, beaten, imprisoned, and even urinated on. By the end of episode 3, however, Blackthorne receives a surprisingly impressive new title.
After boldly assisting in Lord Toranaga’s (Hiroyuki Sanada) secret escape from Osaka, Blackthorne is dubbed “Hatamoto.” While this initially means little to English-speaking audiences, the stunned silence from Lord Toranaga’s supporters suggests that this is quite the honor. So what exactly is a “hatamoto” and why is Blackthorne’s elevation to the role such a big deal? The answer to those questions lie in the real life feudal history upon which Shōgun is based.
Shōgun takes place...
- 3/5/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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This article contains spoilers for the first two episodes of Shogun.
Midway through its second episode, FX/Hulu miniseries Shōgun features a moment that could be rife with misunderstanding.
Pilot major John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) has unceremoniously washed ashore in Japan, becoming the first Englishman to do so. No one in Osaka speaks English, having just learned of England’s existence moments ago, so to communicate with this “barbarian,” powerful regent Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) summons the closest thing to a Brit he can find to translate: a Portuguese Catholic priest named Father Martin Alvito (Tommy Bastow).
Since the Portuguese had previously established trade routes with feudal Japan, much of the Catholic clergy there can speak both Portuguese and Japanese. That’s how the scene unfolds then with Blackthorne speaking in his non-native Portuguese to Father Martin who then translates it in his non-native Japanese to Lord Toranaga who...
Midway through its second episode, FX/Hulu miniseries Shōgun features a moment that could be rife with misunderstanding.
Pilot major John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) has unceremoniously washed ashore in Japan, becoming the first Englishman to do so. No one in Osaka speaks English, having just learned of England’s existence moments ago, so to communicate with this “barbarian,” powerful regent Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) summons the closest thing to a Brit he can find to translate: a Portuguese Catholic priest named Father Martin Alvito (Tommy Bastow).
Since the Portuguese had previously established trade routes with feudal Japan, much of the Catholic clergy there can speak both Portuguese and Japanese. That’s how the scene unfolds then with Blackthorne speaking in his non-native Portuguese to Father Martin who then translates it in his non-native Japanese to Lord Toranaga who...
- 2/28/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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Peacock’s weekly murder mystery from creator Rian Johnson has completed debut season, with audiences comfortable with its howcatchem format, episodic cast overhauls, and Charlie’s (Natasha Lyonne) innate ability to know when people are lying. The series was renewed for a second season, promising Charlie’s prolonged survival — and the return of that irresistible Plymouth Barracuda.
So who won “Poker Face” Season 1? Which crime stole the show, which killers really killed, and when will we see Beatrix Hasp (Rhea Perlman)? We don’t have all the answers, but we definitely won’t lie.
Here’s every episode of “Poker Face” Season 1, ranked.
10. Episode 2: “The Night Shift”
This is the first episode where “Poker Face” truly shows its hand, with promising structure if not the most compelling murder of the season. Sandwich artist and TikTok sensation Damian (Brandon Michael Hall) buys a winning lottery ticket from Sara (Megan Suri...
So who won “Poker Face” Season 1? Which crime stole the show, which killers really killed, and when will we see Beatrix Hasp (Rhea Perlman)? We don’t have all the answers, but we definitely won’t lie.
Here’s every episode of “Poker Face” Season 1, ranked.
10. Episode 2: “The Night Shift”
This is the first episode where “Poker Face” truly shows its hand, with promising structure if not the most compelling murder of the season. Sandwich artist and TikTok sensation Damian (Brandon Michael Hall) buys a winning lottery ticket from Sara (Megan Suri...
- 3/9/2023
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
A year ago, Shōgun was deep into pre-production, with several actors cast and production start date fast approaching, when FX put the limited series on hold. Last spring, Counterpart creator Justin Marks was brought on as writer and executive producer. Now, several months later, the series, based on James Clavell’s best-selling novel, is back on track and setting up a shoot in Japan with one major obstacle in sight — the Summer Olympics.
“It’s a big re-adaptation in a sense that we had many scripts and were in pre-production, and we ended up for various reasons deciding that we didn’t believe in the production plan and we didn’t think the scripts in their current form were as good as they could be,” FX Networks Chairman John Landgraf told Deadline during TCA earlier this month. “The writer (Ronan Bennett) was no longer available to keep working on those scripts,...
“It’s a big re-adaptation in a sense that we had many scripts and were in pre-production, and we ended up for various reasons deciding that we didn’t believe in the production plan and we didn’t think the scripts in their current form were as good as they could be,” FX Networks Chairman John Landgraf told Deadline during TCA earlier this month. “The writer (Ronan Bennett) was no longer available to keep working on those scripts,...
- 1/23/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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“Honey Boy” opened on November 8, and it’s a big swing from writer and star Shia Labeouf, telling a semi-autobiographical story about his relationship with his father and even playing his father. But after years of scandal and legal troubles, is there enough goodwill from critics for this dramatization of his recovery?
The answer to that question is mostly yes. As of this writing the Amazon film, the first narrative feature for director Alma Har’el, has a MetaCritic score of 69 based on 24 reviews counted thus far: 18 positive, 5 mixed and only 1 outright negative. Over on Rotten Tomatoes, which sorts reviews on a strictly pass/fail basis, the film has an impressive freshness rating of 93% based on 87 reviews counted, only 6 of which are classified as rotten.
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The answer to that question is mostly yes. As of this writing the Amazon film, the first narrative feature for director Alma Har’el, has a MetaCritic score of 69 based on 24 reviews counted thus far: 18 positive, 5 mixed and only 1 outright negative. Over on Rotten Tomatoes, which sorts reviews on a strictly pass/fail basis, the film has an impressive freshness rating of 93% based on 87 reviews counted, only 6 of which are classified as rotten.
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That disparity indicates that an overwhelming majority of critics like the film, even if most...
- 11/8/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
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“The Farewell” was one of the most buzzed about films to come out of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival in January, and it officially opened July 12 in limited release. Written and directed by Lulu Wang based on her own unlikely true story, the film stars Awkwafina as a Chinese-American woman who joins her family in concealing her grandmother’s terminal illness — from her grandmother. So what do critics think of the film now that it’s out?
In short, they love it. As of this writing “The Farewell” has a MetaCritic score of 89 based on 24 reviews, which are unanimously positive and include seven perfect 100s. That makes it the fourth highest rated film on MetaCritic this year so far. And the film has a perfect 100% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 74 reviews. The Rt critics’ consensus says that the film “deftly captures complicated family dynamics with a poignant, well-acted drama...
In short, they love it. As of this writing “The Farewell” has a MetaCritic score of 89 based on 24 reviews, which are unanimously positive and include seven perfect 100s. That makes it the fourth highest rated film on MetaCritic this year so far. And the film has a perfect 100% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 74 reviews. The Rt critics’ consensus says that the film “deftly captures complicated family dynamics with a poignant, well-acted drama...
- 7/12/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
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Ari Aster can likely cross off “sophomore slump” from his list of many nightmares.
Distributor A24 let loose the follow-up to the director’s widely praised, commercial hit debut “Hereditary” with two buzz screenings, which ran simultaneously in New York and Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Response was almost unanimously positive, if not significantly rattled.
“Holy s—,” wrote Slash Film’s Chris Evangelista, adding that the movie was “disturbing” but an absolute “crowd pleaser.” Dozens of early viewers complimented Aster’s ability to create plausible terror in broad daylight, while others reveled in a leading performance from on-the-verge indie darling Florence Pugh and the deadpan bro antics of her costar Will Poulter.
“Delightful from its nightmare of an opening to its floral purge of a finale,” said IndieWire’s David Ehrlich.
“I don’t know that I’ve ever felt so gutted and seen by a movie. I felt sick,...
Distributor A24 let loose the follow-up to the director’s widely praised, commercial hit debut “Hereditary” with two buzz screenings, which ran simultaneously in New York and Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Response was almost unanimously positive, if not significantly rattled.
“Holy s—,” wrote Slash Film’s Chris Evangelista, adding that the movie was “disturbing” but an absolute “crowd pleaser.” Dozens of early viewers complimented Aster’s ability to create plausible terror in broad daylight, while others reveled in a leading performance from on-the-verge indie darling Florence Pugh and the deadpan bro antics of her costar Will Poulter.
“Delightful from its nightmare of an opening to its floral purge of a finale,” said IndieWire’s David Ehrlich.
“I don’t know that I’ve ever felt so gutted and seen by a movie. I felt sick,...
- 6/19/2019
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Olivia Wilde’s new film provides a hierarchy without the misfits, jocks and nerds that once occupied teen stories
Teen movies love to classify people into cliques and categories but Olivia Wilde’s new comedy Booksmart blows that all apart. It is a teen movie for the ages, mixing elements of Superbad, Dazed and Confused, perhaps a touch of Lady Bird, but, in its own unpretentious way, Booksmart is also a tale about the dangers of labelling people in the first place. It makes the teen movies of yesteryear look old-fashioned, because they are.
The film’s heroes, Molly and Amy (played by Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever), are the dorky, studious types, who forsook partying for the library all through high school and earned Ivy League college places as a result. But their world falls apart when they discover that everyone else is going to good colleges, too. All...
Teen movies love to classify people into cliques and categories but Olivia Wilde’s new comedy Booksmart blows that all apart. It is a teen movie for the ages, mixing elements of Superbad, Dazed and Confused, perhaps a touch of Lady Bird, but, in its own unpretentious way, Booksmart is also a tale about the dangers of labelling people in the first place. It makes the teen movies of yesteryear look old-fashioned, because they are.
The film’s heroes, Molly and Amy (played by Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever), are the dorky, studious types, who forsook partying for the library all through high school and earned Ivy League college places as a result. But their world falls apart when they discover that everyone else is going to good colleges, too. All...
- 5/27/2019
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
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“Booksmart” premiered at the SXSW Festival back in March and officially debuted in theaters on May 24, telling the story of two overachieving teenage girls who want to break out of their shells for one wild night before high school graduation. It follows in the footsteps of other recent coming-of-age comedies about young women, including “Lady Bird,” “The Edge of Seventeen” and “Eighth Grade,” and it’s as critically acclaimed as those previous films.
As of this writing the film has a MetaCritic score of 84 based on 39 reviews — 38 of them positive and only 1 somewhat mixed. On Rotten Tomatoes it has a resounding freshness rating of 99% based on 157 reviews — only 2 of those are classified as negative. It’s the feature directorial debut of Olivia Wilde, the actress known for her roles in “House,” “Tron: Legacy” and “Rush.” Will she enjoy as much success for her work as Greta Gerwig (double Oscar nominee...
As of this writing the film has a MetaCritic score of 84 based on 39 reviews — 38 of them positive and only 1 somewhat mixed. On Rotten Tomatoes it has a resounding freshness rating of 99% based on 157 reviews — only 2 of those are classified as negative. It’s the feature directorial debut of Olivia Wilde, the actress known for her roles in “House,” “Tron: Legacy” and “Rush.” Will she enjoy as much success for her work as Greta Gerwig (double Oscar nominee...
- 5/24/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Universal City, California, April 30, 2019 – Academy Award® winner Jordan Peele follows the success of his blockbuster hit, Get Out, with the masterfully executed and viscerally terrifying Us. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 94%, the film is being hailed as “a colossal cinematic achievement” and is “meant to be watched over and over”. Fans around the world can now untether the truth with more than 50 minutes of bonus features delving deep into the mind of Jordan Peele, his filmmaking process and the symbolism behind Us. The global sensation arrives on Digital on June 4, 2019, as well as on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM, DVD and On Demand on June 18, 2019.
Featuring incredible must-see performances from Academy Award® winner Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke (Black Panther), Emmy® winner Elisabeth Moss and Tim Heidecker, Us is “the most out-of-the-box horror film of the past decade,”. Movie enthusiasts and horror fans alike can watch Us...
Featuring incredible must-see performances from Academy Award® winner Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke (Black Panther), Emmy® winner Elisabeth Moss and Tim Heidecker, Us is “the most out-of-the-box horror film of the past decade,”. Movie enthusiasts and horror fans alike can watch Us...
- 5/2/2019
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
After taking us into the Sunken Place in Get Out, Jordan Peele showed viewers that we are our own worst enemies in Us, and if you missed the horror film in theaters or you want to experience the Untethering again and again, you'll be pleased to know that Us is coming to digital on June 4th via Universal, followed by a 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand release on June 18th, complete with a bunch of special features, including six deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes footage of Lupita Nyong'o's transformative performance.
From the Press Release: Universal City, California, April 30, 2019 – Academy Award® winner Jordan Peele follows the success of his blockbuster hit, Get Out, with the masterfully executed and viscerally terrifying Us. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 94%, the film is being hailed as “a colossal cinematic achievement” and is “meant to be watched over and over...
From the Press Release: Universal City, California, April 30, 2019 – Academy Award® winner Jordan Peele follows the success of his blockbuster hit, Get Out, with the masterfully executed and viscerally terrifying Us. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 94%, the film is being hailed as “a colossal cinematic achievement” and is “meant to be watched over and over...
- 4/30/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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“Get Out” came as a big surprise two years ago. It was the feature directing debut for Jordan Peele, a horror film from a man better known as a sketch comedian. But it turned into a critically acclaimed blockbuster and an unlikely Oscar winner. Will lightning strike twice for the rising filmmaker? He’s back with his second directorial effort, “Us,” which is also a socially conscious horror film, this time about a family led by Lupita Nyong’o and Winston Duke who encounter a group of sinister doppelgangers. But how does it compare to Peele’s breakthrough effort?
Quite well, as it turns out. As of this writing “Us” has a MetaCritic score of 81 based on 52 reviews counted. That’s not far from the 84 score for “Get Out.” And on Rotten Tomatoes, which rates films on a pass-fail basis, “Us” is 95% fresh based on 218 reviews. That’s only slightly...
Quite well, as it turns out. As of this writing “Us” has a MetaCritic score of 81 based on 52 reviews counted. That’s not far from the 84 score for “Get Out.” And on Rotten Tomatoes, which rates films on a pass-fail basis, “Us” is 95% fresh based on 218 reviews. That’s only slightly...
- 3/22/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
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Jordan Peele‘s new thriller Us screened for the first time on Friday night at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin and for select critics New York — and it has people terrified!
The 40-year-old Oscar winner’s anticipated follow-up to Get Out (2017) centers around a family whose serene vacation turns into a horrifying gamble of life and death when they’re terrorized by a group of their doppelgängers.
The film stars Lupita Nyong’o, Elisabeth Moss, Winston Duke, Anna Diop, Shahadi Wright Joseph and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
Us caused visceral reactions from those lucky enough to see it before it...
The 40-year-old Oscar winner’s anticipated follow-up to Get Out (2017) centers around a family whose serene vacation turns into a horrifying gamble of life and death when they’re terrorized by a group of their doppelgängers.
The film stars Lupita Nyong’o, Elisabeth Moss, Winston Duke, Anna Diop, Shahadi Wright Joseph and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
Us caused visceral reactions from those lucky enough to see it before it...
- 3/9/2019
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
After the rapturous response that 2017’s Get Out earned from audiences, critics and award-giving bodies alike, director Jordan Peele’s sophomore feature Us was never going to have any trouble earning the attention of film festivals, and sure enough, South by Southwest in Austin, Texas picked up the world premiere of the movie, which occurred last night and seemingly went down very well with the crowd.
Of course, Get Out set an unbelievably high bar for Peele’s latest effort, which now has to follow up an Oscar-winning picture that earned the respect of several organizations that normally wouldn’t give something from the horror genre a second glance. But if these first reactions to Us are any indication of what’s to come, then it looks like the director might just be finding himself with a few Academy Awards come next year.
Calling it a masterpiece, very satisfying and...
Of course, Get Out set an unbelievably high bar for Peele’s latest effort, which now has to follow up an Oscar-winning picture that earned the respect of several organizations that normally wouldn’t give something from the horror genre a second glance. But if these first reactions to Us are any indication of what’s to come, then it looks like the director might just be finding himself with a few Academy Awards come next year.
Calling it a masterpiece, very satisfying and...
- 3/9/2019
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
![Ralph Fiennes, Bruce Willis, Will Ferrell, Chris McKay, Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, Kristen Alderson, Kristen Ariza, Ike Barinholtz, Charlie Day, Noel Fielding, Will Forte, Christopher Miller, Mike Mitchell, Jason Momoa, Nick Offerman, Gary Payton, Chris Pratt, Maya Rudolph, Cora Miller, Cobie Smulders, Trisha Gum, Channing Tatum, Richard Ayoade, Alison Brie, Sheryl Swoopes, Jorma Taccone, Jonah Hill, Tiffany Haddish, Ben Schwartz, Doug Nicholas, Margot Rubin, Todd Hansen, Teri Reeves, Jadon Sand, Stephanie Beatriz, Ollie Mitchell, Emily Nordwind, Liam Knight, Jimmy O. Yang, Ryan Halprin, Graham Miller, Lauren White, Kristen Phaneuf, Brooklynn Prince, Sawyer D. Jones, and Emmett Mitchell in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTkyOTkwNDc1N15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNzkyMzk3NjM@._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,207_.jpg)
![Ralph Fiennes, Bruce Willis, Will Ferrell, Chris McKay, Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, Kristen Alderson, Kristen Ariza, Ike Barinholtz, Charlie Day, Noel Fielding, Will Forte, Christopher Miller, Mike Mitchell, Jason Momoa, Nick Offerman, Gary Payton, Chris Pratt, Maya Rudolph, Cora Miller, Cobie Smulders, Trisha Gum, Channing Tatum, Richard Ayoade, Alison Brie, Sheryl Swoopes, Jorma Taccone, Jonah Hill, Tiffany Haddish, Ben Schwartz, Doug Nicholas, Margot Rubin, Todd Hansen, Teri Reeves, Jadon Sand, Stephanie Beatriz, Ollie Mitchell, Emily Nordwind, Liam Knight, Jimmy O. Yang, Ryan Halprin, Graham Miller, Lauren White, Kristen Phaneuf, Brooklynn Prince, Sawyer D. Jones, and Emmett Mitchell in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTkyOTkwNDc1N15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNzkyMzk3NjM@._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,207_.jpg)
The first “Lego Movie” was a surprise critical darling when it was released in 2014. What seemed like it would merely be a tie-in product for kids’ toys turned out to be uniquely creative, clever, and even moving. So how does the sequel follow up that surprise now that we’re all more familiar with the Lego-Verse?
“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” opened on February 8, and it has also won the approval of most critics. It has a solid MetaCritic score of 65 based on 41 reviews as of this writing, of which 30 are positive, 9 are mixed and only 2 are negative. Meanwhile, the pass-fail Rotten Tomatoes freshness rating is currently at 84% based on 144 reviews: 121 classified as positive, 23 as negative.
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The disparity between the two scores suggests that the sequel is admired by the vast majority of critics, but not with quite...
“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” opened on February 8, and it has also won the approval of most critics. It has a solid MetaCritic score of 65 based on 41 reviews as of this writing, of which 30 are positive, 9 are mixed and only 2 are negative. Meanwhile, the pass-fail Rotten Tomatoes freshness rating is currently at 84% based on 144 reviews: 121 classified as positive, 23 as negative.
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The disparity between the two scores suggests that the sequel is admired by the vast majority of critics, but not with quite...
- 2/8/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
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An acclaimed, Oscar-nominated auteur takes a sharp left turn into the world of bizarre, metaphorical horror. The October 26 release of Luca Guadagnino‘s “Suspiria” does feel like a little bit of history repeating, since you could have said the same about last year’s “Mother!” from Darren Aronofsky. But is Guadagnino’s horror spectacle just as divisive as “Mother!” was? Yes, yes it is.
As of this writing the film has a MetaCritic score of 68 based on 34 reviews and a Rotten Tomatoes freshness rating of 72% based on 81 reviews. That’s a mostly positive critical response, but the individual reviews run the gamut from rapturous to repulsed. As the Rotten Tomatoes critics consensus says, it’s “daringly confrontational — and definitely not for everyone” — that’s putting it mildly.
An unlikely followup to Guadagnino’s Oscar-winning romance “Call Me by Your Name,” “Suspiria” is a reimagining of the 1977 horror classic of the same name by Dario Argento.
As of this writing the film has a MetaCritic score of 68 based on 34 reviews and a Rotten Tomatoes freshness rating of 72% based on 81 reviews. That’s a mostly positive critical response, but the individual reviews run the gamut from rapturous to repulsed. As the Rotten Tomatoes critics consensus says, it’s “daringly confrontational — and definitely not for everyone” — that’s putting it mildly.
An unlikely followup to Guadagnino’s Oscar-winning romance “Call Me by Your Name,” “Suspiria” is a reimagining of the 1977 horror classic of the same name by Dario Argento.
- 10/26/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
![LaKeith Stanfield in Sorry to Bother You (2018)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNjgwMmI4YzUtZGI2Mi00M2MwLWIyMmMtZWYzMWZmNzAyNmYwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTMxODk2OTU@._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,207_.jpg)
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“Sorry to Bother You” is the first movie I have seen at the London Film Festival press screenings that received a round of applause come the end credits. Steve McQueen‘s “Widows” didn’t receive a round of applause, nor did the Keira Knightley vehicle “Colette.” But Boots Riley‘s screenwriting and directorial debut, did. That’s how great his film is. Here’s the official synopsis of this Annapurna Pictures release: In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a universe of greed.
It’s by far one of the most original films of the year, its off-kilter humour and vivid imagination providing plenty of laughs throughout the entire runtime. The entire cinema loved it, and it’s received rapturous reviews to match. It’s currently got a score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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It’s by far one of the most original films of the year, its off-kilter humour and vivid imagination providing plenty of laughs throughout the entire runtime. The entire cinema loved it, and it’s received rapturous reviews to match. It’s currently got a score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- 10/12/2018
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
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Luca Guadagnino’s highly anticipated remake of “Suspiria” bowed at Venice Film Festival Saturday at the Sala Grande Venezia, where it received an eight-minute standing ovation and no boos, contrary to the morning press screening.
The ovation may not necessarily be indicative of “Suspiria’s” true reception — film premieres are traditionally met with a standing ovation as a courtesy to the filmmakers present.
Although he has an ambivalent relationship with Italy, Guadagnino was welcomed on the red carpet by fans chanting “Luca, Luca!”
Guadagnino and stars Dakota Johnson and Tilda Swinton all wore different shades of red to the premiere, on theme with the film’s bloody content and the colors of its press materials.
“Suspiria,” which is sitting at a 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, has divided critics, with some, like Variety‘s Owen Gleiberman, deploring its lack of frights and excess of pretension. Others praised its stylization and thematic content.
The ovation may not necessarily be indicative of “Suspiria’s” true reception — film premieres are traditionally met with a standing ovation as a courtesy to the filmmakers present.
Although he has an ambivalent relationship with Italy, Guadagnino was welcomed on the red carpet by fans chanting “Luca, Luca!”
Guadagnino and stars Dakota Johnson and Tilda Swinton all wore different shades of red to the premiere, on theme with the film’s bloody content and the colors of its press materials.
“Suspiria,” which is sitting at a 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, has divided critics, with some, like Variety‘s Owen Gleiberman, deploring its lack of frights and excess of pretension. Others praised its stylization and thematic content.
- 9/1/2018
- by Erin Nyren and Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
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“Crazy Rich Asians” opened in theaters on August 15 with a lot of pressure on its shoulders. It’s a rare film from a major Hollywood studio to be directed by an Asian filmmaker and feature a predominantly Asian cast. You have to go back to “The Joy Luck Club” in 1993 for an example of that kind of representation. So like other movies about underrepresented groups it faces a couple of loaded questions: is it good, and will it sell?
Box office remains to be seen, but the reviews indicate that it is, in fact, quite good. It has a score of 76 on MetaCritic and a 94% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The Rotten Tomatoes consensus says that the film “takes a satisfying step forward for screen representation while deftly drawing inspiration from the classic — and still effective — rom-com formula.”
Helmed by Jon M. Chu, the film tells the fish-out-of-water story of...
Box office remains to be seen, but the reviews indicate that it is, in fact, quite good. It has a score of 76 on MetaCritic and a 94% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The Rotten Tomatoes consensus says that the film “takes a satisfying step forward for screen representation while deftly drawing inspiration from the classic — and still effective — rom-com formula.”
Helmed by Jon M. Chu, the film tells the fish-out-of-water story of...
- 8/16/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
When the Tribeca Film Festival bows next spring, the annual New York City event will roll out the red carpet a week later than it has in the past. The 18th edition of the festival will take place April 24 – May 5, 2019, a slight change from its typical mid-April run. In addition to honors for films playing in competition, Tribeca continues to focus on the discovery of new filmmakers with juried awards for best new narrative and documentary filmmakers.
The festival has also announced that it will continue to champion female filmmakers – this past year, 46% of the feature films were directed by women – and will award the 7th annual Nora Ephron Award will again recognize a female writer or director whose work embodies the spirit and vision of the legendary filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron with a $25,000 prize.
Finally, the 2019 festival will introduce a new program: its own Critics Week, the first...
The festival has also announced that it will continue to champion female filmmakers – this past year, 46% of the feature films were directed by women – and will award the 7th annual Nora Ephron Award will again recognize a female writer or director whose work embodies the spirit and vision of the legendary filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron with a $25,000 prize.
Finally, the 2019 festival will introduce a new program: its own Critics Week, the first...
- 8/15/2018
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
18th annual event announces date, submissons call.
The 18th edition of the Tribeca Film Festival presented by At&T will introduce a Critics Week section at its next iteration, set to run from April 24-May 5, 2019.
The new sidebar will screen five to seven features and Tribeca is working with New York-based critics as curators, including Eric Kohn of IndieWire, K. Austin Collins of Vanity Fair, Bilge Ebiri of Village Voice, Alison Willmore of BuzzFeed News, and Emily Yoshida of New York Magazine and Vulture.
The Tribeca X Award, which has honoured the best in branded entertainment since 2016, will expand next year...
The 18th edition of the Tribeca Film Festival presented by At&T will introduce a Critics Week section at its next iteration, set to run from April 24-May 5, 2019.
The new sidebar will screen five to seven features and Tribeca is working with New York-based critics as curators, including Eric Kohn of IndieWire, K. Austin Collins of Vanity Fair, Bilge Ebiri of Village Voice, Alison Willmore of BuzzFeed News, and Emily Yoshida of New York Magazine and Vulture.
The Tribeca X Award, which has honoured the best in branded entertainment since 2016, will expand next year...
- 8/15/2018
- by Jenn Sherman
- ScreenDaily
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Could Spike Lee win his first competitive Oscar for “BlacKkKlansman”? Though he has been making films for more than 30 years and received an Honorary Oscar for his body of work in 2016, he has yet to win a competitive award from the motion picture academy. Perhaps surprisingly, he has never even been nominated for Best Director. His only two bids were Best Original Screenplay for “Do the Right Thing” (1989) and Best Documentary Feature for “4 Little Girls” (1997).
His latest film tells the improbable true story of Ron Stallworth (played by John David Washington), a black police officer who managed to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan in the 1970s. It’s earning the director his best reviews in years, scoring 83 on MetaCritic based on 48 reviews. And it has a 98% freshness score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 136 reviews (only 3 are classified as negative). The Rt consensus says the film “uses history to offer...
His latest film tells the improbable true story of Ron Stallworth (played by John David Washington), a black police officer who managed to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan in the 1970s. It’s earning the director his best reviews in years, scoring 83 on MetaCritic based on 48 reviews. And it has a 98% freshness score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 136 reviews (only 3 are classified as negative). The Rt consensus says the film “uses history to offer...
- 8/10/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Warner Bros.’ sumptuous adaptation of bestselling novel “Crazy Rich Asians” impressed most early critics, who also regretted how much weight will be placed on its box-office performance. Not since Rob Marshall–helmed “Memoirs of a Geisha” (2005) has there been a studio film centered on an Asian cast, while 1993’s “The Joy Luck Club” was the last one set in modern times. Jon M. Chu’s jet-setting and heartrending multigenerational spectacle is currently rated 100 percent fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Constance Wu and Henry Golding star as courting NYU professors who fly to his native Singapore to attend a wedding. Throughout their journey, she learns that his kin has millions to spare, and a stern mother (Michelle Yeoh) pressuring him to return home, run the family business, and find a partner with a similar-sized inheritance.
“The Proposal” veteran Peter Chiarelli penned the script with former “Private Practice” Ep Adele Lim. Kevin Kwan...
Constance Wu and Henry Golding star as courting NYU professors who fly to his native Singapore to attend a wedding. Throughout their journey, she learns that his kin has millions to spare, and a stern mother (Michelle Yeoh) pressuring him to return home, run the family business, and find a partner with a similar-sized inheritance.
“The Proposal” veteran Peter Chiarelli penned the script with former “Private Practice” Ep Adele Lim. Kevin Kwan...
- 8/9/2018
- by Jenna Marotta
- Indiewire
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When “Mamma Mia!” hit theaters in 2008, audiences found enjoyment in watching stars like Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, and Julie Walters dance and sing Abba’s greatest hits on the silver screen. Now, the cast returns with the addition of some new faces for a sequel that critics can’t help but have fun with, despite what many are describing as a so-so romantic-comedy.
The film currently carries a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 6.8/10.
Variety’s own Owen Gleiberman praised lead actress Lily James’ performance, noting “she tears into ‘When I Kissed the Teacher’ like a tiger, and though it’s a less-than-great Abba song, the staging is more dynamic than anything in the first ‘Mamma Mia!’ The number has propulsion and flair, which makes you hope that the film will be a sustained lyrical experience — not just a semi-irresistible pastiche but an honest-to-God musical to remember.
The film currently carries a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 6.8/10.
Variety’s own Owen Gleiberman praised lead actress Lily James’ performance, noting “she tears into ‘When I Kissed the Teacher’ like a tiger, and though it’s a less-than-great Abba song, the staging is more dynamic than anything in the first ‘Mamma Mia!’ The number has propulsion and flair, which makes you hope that the film will be a sustained lyrical experience — not just a semi-irresistible pastiche but an honest-to-God musical to remember.
- 7/17/2018
- by Ellis Clopton
- Variety Film + TV
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“Eighth Grade” opened on July 13 — Friday the 13th, though that doesn’t appear to be bad luck for the film, which has received some of the year’s best reviews. The film boasts a score of 90 on MetaCritic and a 98% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s early yet to declare surefire Oscar contenders, but given its acclaim and “poignant,” “empathetic” point-of-view, it looks like it has the potential to be a middle-school “Lady Bird.”
This is the feature writing and directing debut of 27-year-old comedian Bo Burnham, who has previously appeared as an actor in “The Big Sick” and as a guest star on shows like “Parks and Recreation” and “Key and Peele,” in addition to his stand-up comedy. He has directed two of his own TV comedy specials as well as additional specials for Jerrod Carmichael and Chris Rock.
Now he has gone behind the camera for this...
This is the feature writing and directing debut of 27-year-old comedian Bo Burnham, who has previously appeared as an actor in “The Big Sick” and as a guest star on shows like “Parks and Recreation” and “Key and Peele,” in addition to his stand-up comedy. He has directed two of his own TV comedy specials as well as additional specials for Jerrod Carmichael and Chris Rock.
Now he has gone behind the camera for this...
- 7/13/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
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The Cannes Film Festival wrapped its 71st edition on Saturday with the Palme d’Or ceremony, awarding the top prize to Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “Shoplifters.” Other movies recognized by Cate Blanchett’s jury included Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman” (Grand Prix) and Pawel Pawlikowski’s “Cold War” (Best Director). While these movies were all well-received by the media covering the festival, one major film in competition went home empty-handed — and now, it has topped IndieWire’s critics survey of the best films of the festival.
“Burning,” Korean director Lee Chang-dong’s first feature in eight years, took first place for best film in IndieWire’s annual poll. The drama, an adaptation of Haruki Murakami’s short story “Barn Burning,” focuses on the mysterious experiences of a working class man (Ah-in Yoo) who obsesses over a seductive woman (Jeon Jong Seo) while resenting the confidant man (Steven Yeung) she spends her time around.
“Burning,” Korean director Lee Chang-dong’s first feature in eight years, took first place for best film in IndieWire’s annual poll. The drama, an adaptation of Haruki Murakami’s short story “Barn Burning,” focuses on the mysterious experiences of a working class man (Ah-in Yoo) who obsesses over a seductive woman (Jeon Jong Seo) while resenting the confidant man (Steven Yeung) she spends her time around.
- 5/21/2018
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
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It’s raining in France as we reach the halfway point of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where a gender parity conversation has taken center stage and filmmakers continue to serve up their wares.
Speaking at the annual Kering Women in Motion panel, Salma Hayek touched on the scorched-earth op-ed she wrote last year about working with disgraced mogul Harvey Weinstein.
Polarizing provocateur Gaspar Noe returns after his 3D sexcapade “Love” from 2015 — and managed to win over critics with a dance-infused horror film (we’ll still never forgive him for this poster).
Speaking at the annual Kering Women in Motion panel, Salma Hayek touched on the scorched-earth op-ed she wrote last year about working with disgraced mogul Harvey Weinstein.
Polarizing provocateur Gaspar Noe returns after his 3D sexcapade “Love” from 2015 — and managed to win over critics with a dance-infused horror film (we’ll still never forgive him for this poster).
- 5/13/2018
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
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The unusual crime drama “You Were Never Really Here” opened on April 6 to mostly glowing reviews, with a score of 86 on MetaCritic and 87% freshness on Rotten Tomatoes. It had already made a strong impression almost a year earlier at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, where writer-director Lynne Ramsay won Best Screenplay and star Joaquin Phoenix won Best Actor. Could Phoenix now be an early Oscar contender for his performance?
Phoenix plays a mysterious figure named Joe, a stoic hit man of sorts who is hired to rescue the daughter of a politician from a sex trafficking ring. But as the mission spins out of control he finds himself fighting for his own life. Joe is a man of few words, whose dialogue “would probably fit on an index card,” but many critics are praising him for “what might be the most rivetingly contained performance of his career.” He plays Joe with “disciplined doggedness,...
Phoenix plays a mysterious figure named Joe, a stoic hit man of sorts who is hired to rescue the daughter of a politician from a sex trafficking ring. But as the mission spins out of control he finds himself fighting for his own life. Joe is a man of few words, whose dialogue “would probably fit on an index card,” but many critics are praising him for “what might be the most rivetingly contained performance of his career.” He plays Joe with “disciplined doggedness,...
- 4/6/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
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After spending the last several years directing historical dramas (“The Post,” “Lincoln”) and family adventures (“The Bfg,” “Tintin”), Steven Spielberg triumphantly returns to the world of science-fiction blockbusters in “Ready Player One.” The buzz online has been incredibly skeptical in the weeks leading up to the film’s March 28 release date, with many people criticizing the movie’s nostalgia-bait marketing, but it looks like Spielberg and Warner Bros. have nothing to worry about.
“Ready Player One” world premiered at SXSW on March 11 and the first reviews and reactions are incredibly positive. IndieWire’s own Eric Kohn called the film an “astonishing science-fiction spectacle” in his B+ review, and he’s hardly the only critic blown away by Spielberg’s relentless virtual-reality adventure.
The film, based on Ernest Cline’s 2011 novel, is set in a future where citizens escape from the real world by entering a virtual reality known as the Oasis.
“Ready Player One” world premiered at SXSW on March 11 and the first reviews and reactions are incredibly positive. IndieWire’s own Eric Kohn called the film an “astonishing science-fiction spectacle” in his B+ review, and he’s hardly the only critic blown away by Spielberg’s relentless virtual-reality adventure.
The film, based on Ernest Cline’s 2011 novel, is set in a future where citizens escape from the real world by entering a virtual reality known as the Oasis.
- 3/12/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Movie lovers anxiously awaiting the review embargo for Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Phantom Thread” to be lifted can breathe a sigh of relief, for the first reactions make it clear the director will be returning to the big screen in top form. The film reunites Anderson with “There Will Be Blood” star Daniel Day-Lewis in the story of a renowned 1950s dressmaker who falls for a strong-willed younger muse.
Read More:Daniel Day-Lewis Breaks Silence on Retiring From Acting: ‘I Have Great Sadness’
Film critics aren’t allowed to publish reviews until December 7, but they have been able to talk about “Phantom Thread” in other contexts. Numerous film critics have already named “Phantom Thread” one of the best films of 2017, including IndieWire’s own Eric Kohn and David Ehlrich. The film been appeared on Top 10 lists from Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Vulture, Vogue, and more. Here’s...
Read More:Daniel Day-Lewis Breaks Silence on Retiring From Acting: ‘I Have Great Sadness’
Film critics aren’t allowed to publish reviews until December 7, but they have been able to talk about “Phantom Thread” in other contexts. Numerous film critics have already named “Phantom Thread” one of the best films of 2017, including IndieWire’s own Eric Kohn and David Ehlrich. The film been appeared on Top 10 lists from Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Vulture, Vogue, and more. Here’s...
- 12/6/2017
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
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Emily Yoshida at Vulture gazes at Ingmar Bergman's Persona but she sees way beyond that, too, to the dream space shared by cinema's curious subgenre of female identity swapping.
Two women talking: a recipe for witchcraft, an unnatural feedback loop, a cursed redundancy. Ingmar Bergman’s 1966 masterpiece Persona is a landmark for many reasons, but its legacy, which has show no signs of age in the 50 years since it was released in the U.S. and the U.K., is how it stared that anxiety in the face and opened up a loopy, meandering conversation that’s still going on to this day...
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Emily Yoshida at Vulture gazes at Ingmar Bergman's Persona but she sees way beyond that, too, to the dream space shared by cinema's curious subgenre of female identity swapping.
Two women talking: a recipe for witchcraft, an unnatural feedback loop, a cursed redundancy. Ingmar Bergman’s 1966 masterpiece Persona is a landmark for many reasons, but its legacy, which has show no signs of age in the 50 years since it was released in the U.S. and the U.K., is how it stared that anxiety in the face and opened up a loopy, meandering conversation that’s still going on to this day...
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- 5/14/2017
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
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One thing that’s easy for podcast fans to forget: There are people who don’t listen to podcasts. For the newly initiated, it’s hard to figure out where to look first. No fear: we’ve gathered a few of our favorite film-related shows. Some are hundreds of episodes deep into their runs, so we’ve also provided some good places to start. Enjoy.
Read More: 13 Must-Listen Podcast Episodes for March 2017
Black List Table Reads
Scripted podcasts come in all kinds; sci-fi, alternate history, period piece, and superhero shows only beginning to crack the list. Franklin Leonard and the team behind the Black List Table Reads have found a way to combine the appeal of those shows with the script-based hook of the site that gives the show its name. Producing feature-length scripts with an impressive roster of actors, the show has evolved to become something more than...
Read More: 13 Must-Listen Podcast Episodes for March 2017
Black List Table Reads
Scripted podcasts come in all kinds; sci-fi, alternate history, period piece, and superhero shows only beginning to crack the list. Franklin Leonard and the team behind the Black List Table Reads have found a way to combine the appeal of those shows with the script-based hook of the site that gives the show its name. Producing feature-length scripts with an impressive roster of actors, the show has evolved to become something more than...
- 4/13/2017
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
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Matthew McConaughey's latest film has been booed at Cannes Film Festival.
Sea of Trees, which also stars Naomi Watts, was panned by critics after its debut on Friday (May 15).
Critics took to Twitter to vent their feelings after the credits rolled:
Sea Of Trees: Dimestore mysticism of a highly maudlin and unpleasant order, passionately and deservedly booed. #Cannes
— Scott Foundas (@foundasonfilm) May 15, 2015
Sea of Trees? More like Sea of Oh Please #ItGotBooed
— Richard Lawson (@rilaws) May 15, 2015
First loud boos of #Cannes2015 for Gus Van Sant's The Sea Of Trees. Guy next to me was hissing as credits rolled.
— Nigel M. Smith (@nigelmfs) May 15, 2015
The Gus Van Sant drama follows a man (McConaughey) who travels to Japan's famous 'Suicide Forest' with the intention of taking his life.
Transformers: Age of Extinction actor Ken Watanabe stars as a man who also intends to take his own life and the pair try to save each other.
Sea of Trees, which also stars Naomi Watts, was panned by critics after its debut on Friday (May 15).
Critics took to Twitter to vent their feelings after the credits rolled:
Sea Of Trees: Dimestore mysticism of a highly maudlin and unpleasant order, passionately and deservedly booed. #Cannes
— Scott Foundas (@foundasonfilm) May 15, 2015
Sea of Trees? More like Sea of Oh Please #ItGotBooed
— Richard Lawson (@rilaws) May 15, 2015
First loud boos of #Cannes2015 for Gus Van Sant's The Sea Of Trees. Guy next to me was hissing as credits rolled.
— Nigel M. Smith (@nigelmfs) May 15, 2015
The Gus Van Sant drama follows a man (McConaughey) who travels to Japan's famous 'Suicide Forest' with the intention of taking his life.
Transformers: Age of Extinction actor Ken Watanabe stars as a man who also intends to take his own life and the pair try to save each other.
- 5/16/2015
- Digital Spy
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For five seasons now, war has raged over which Game of Thrones character will ultimately sit on the Iron Throne and save the seven kingdoms from endless war and long walking journeys to find people. While the folk of Westeros may be able to put up with this state of affairs, we here at Hifix have decided enough is enough. And so with the power vested in us by the untied Recappers Society of the Galaxy, we are taking matters into our own hands and turning the decision over to you. As contrary as it might be to the land of dragons, we’re bringing democracy to the Game of Thrones. We have gathered nine of the most gifted orators in the known world to make statements defending the various claimants to the Iron Throne. Read their statements, and the rebuttals below, and then cast your ballot at the end of the arguments.
- 4/9/2015
- by Richard Rushfield
- Hitfix
The best movie culture writing from around the internet-o-sphere. There will be a quiz later. Just leave a tab open for us, will ya? “Yes, I’m Getting Older: An Open Letter to Hollywood Women” — Cindy Davis at Pajiba takes a verbal scalpel to plastic surgery and the hopefully growing trend of aging naturally while on-screen. “Frozen and the Eternal Lure of Princess Culture” –Emily Yoshida at Grantland applauds the Disney movie but bristles at being called “Princess.” “Ethiopian filmmaker hopes Difret will make a difference” — Kenneth Turan at the La Times profiles Zeresenay Berhane Mehari and a difficult, special film at Sundance. “Kraken takes in doc To Be Takei and Jim Mickle’s Joe Lansdale adaptation Cold In July” — A personal experience about growing up in a homophobic household with a view on a normal marriage displayed in a new documentary. “Oscar Nominated Screenplays” — Go Into the Story features most of the Oscar nominated scripts from...
- 1/21/2014
- by Scott Beggs
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
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