Synopsis – Do nothing, stay and fight, or leave. In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with their faith. My Take – In the last few years, since the #MeToo reckoning, we’ve heard of agonizing stories from many different types of women describing insidious sexual abuse, but the most publicized have understandably not come from secretive communities. In … Continue reading Women Talking (2022) Review!!
Synopsis – In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling their reality with their faith. Based on the novel by Miriam Toews. Directed – Sarah Polley Starring – Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Women Talking’ Trailer Poses an Important Question!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling their reality with their faith. Based on the novel by Miriam Toews. Directed – Sarah Polley Starring – Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Women Talking’ Trailer Teases Sarah Polley’s New Drama!! Check It Out!!
Following the early promise of her exceptional directorial debut, Away From Her, the mature complexity of her sophomore feature, Take This Waltz, and the raw power of her third feature, the intimate and personal documentary, Stories We Tell, moviegoers have spent a long time wondering when actress-turned-filmmaker Sarah Polley would return to the director’s chair. It’s been a long decade since her work has been … Continue reading ‘Women Talking’: Sarah Polley’s Next Gets a First Poster Ahead of Premiere!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power. Directed – Joel Coen Starring – Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Brendan Gleeson Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ Gets an Official Trailer!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power. Directed – Joel Coen Starring – Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Brendan Gleeson Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ Gets a New Teaser!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A love letter to journalists set in an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional 20th-century French city that brings to life a collection of stories published in “The French Dispatch” magazine. My Take – Known for his signature aesthetic and uniquely quirky vibes, filmmaker Wes Anderson, over the course of nine films, has no doubt established a devoted fan following. With … Continue reading The French Dispatch (2021) Review!!
Synopsis – A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power. Directed – Joel Coen Starring – Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Brendan Gleeson Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ Gets a New Teaser Trailer!! Check It Out!!
With just a month to go before The French Dispatch arrives in theaters, Searchlight Pictures has released a delightfully whimsical music video directed by Wes Anderson. The video features a cover of “Aline,” made popular by French singer Christophe in 1966, sung by Jarvis Cocker as the in-universe singer Tip-Top. In the music video, a brightly illustrated Tip-Top takes us through Anderson’s fictional French town, … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: Wes Anderson’s Next Gets an Animated Music Video!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power. Directed – Joel Coen Starring – Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Brendan Gleeson Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ Teaser Trailer Showcases Joel Coen’s First Solo Feature!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A love letter to journalists set in an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional 20th-century French city that brings to life a collection of stories published in “The French Dispatch” magazine. Directed – Wes Anderson Starring – Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, Elisabeth Moss Check out the trailer: via Collider Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’ Gets a New Teaser Focusing on Bill Murray’s Editor Character!! Check It Out!!
The French Dispatch, the latest movie by director Wes Anderson, has released a new clip for the movie, which gives a look into how the film is going to handle the series of stories that come to life in the title magazine. With many shots that just scream Anderson, this looks to be one of his more interesting films yet. Anderson‘s unique style is clear … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’ Gets a New Clip!! Check It Out!!
Searchlight Pictures has released two new clips for Wes Anderson‘s highly anticipated and upcoming feature The French Dispatch. Set in the outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional 20th-century French city, The French Dispatch brings to life a collection of stories that were published in “The French Dispatch.” The new clips reveal two of the stories in this collection and give hardcore Anderson fans … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: New Clips Reveal Quirky Short Stories!! Check It Out!!
Wes Anderson‘s films are always filled with an impressive cast, but his long-awaited film, The French Dispatch, is probably his most impressive yet. Like many other movies, The French Dispatch has been delayed due to the pandemic, but it premiered with high praise at Cannes Film Festival last month, and it’ll officially release in theaters on October 22. The film follows three different storylines as … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!
Our first look at one of the most highly anticipated films of the year has arrived: The Tragedy of Macbeth. The film is an adaptation of the William Shakespeare play of the same name, but it’s written and directed by Joel Coen. This is Coen’s first solo outing in the feature film world, as he of course traditionally writes and directs all of his films … Continue reading ‘Tragedy of Macbeth’: First Image Reveals Joel Coen’s Solo Feature!! Check It Out!!
Wes Anderson‘s highly anticipated The French Dispatch had its Cannes premiere yesterday, and there is already lots of buzz around the starry production. Searchlight Pictures has released a clip to continue hype around the film, especially as reviews come soaring in from all around the world. Originally scheduled to premiere at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, Anderson fans will be thrilled to hear that the … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’ Gets a First Clip!! Check It Out!!
Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley and Ben Whishaw will join three-time Oscar winner Frances McDormand in Sarah Polley‘s new movie Women Talking, which has also added Judith Ivey, Sheila McCarthy, Michelle McLeod, August Winter, Liv McNeil and Kate Hallett to its impressive ensemble cast. Polley (Stories We Tell) is writing and directing the feature adaptation of Miriam Toews’ bestselling novel for MGM‘s Orion Pictures … Continue reading ‘Women Talking’: Rooney Mara, Claire Foy and Jessie Buckley Join Sarah Polley’s Next!!
Fresh off the news that it will debut at Cannes this summer, The French Dispatch has gotten a new poster and a release date. The long-awaited tenth feature film from writer and director Wes Anderson will be in theaters on October 22 and it also has a new poster to welcome the news. The film’s October release confirms what had previously been guessed, that Searchlight … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: New Poster Confirms October 22 Release of Wes Anderson’s Next!!
After a tough year for Hollywood and moviegoers alike, one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2020 is finally moving ahead with its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival: Wes Anderson’s tenth feature film, The French Dispatch. Variety has reported that the film will receive its world premiere in Cannes, confirming rumors that it would return after already confirming its participation in last year’s … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’ to Make its Debut at this Year’s Cannes Film Festival!!
Apple Original Films and A24 will partner on the release of Joel Coen’s first feature without his brother, The Tragedy of Macbeth, starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. The Tragedy of Macbeth will be released in theaters worldwide ahead of a global launch on Apple TV+. A loose adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” Coen’s next film follows the same premise — a Scottish lord sets out to … Continue reading ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’: Apple and A24 to Release Joel Coen’s First Solo Feature!!
David Fincher‘s Mank received more Oscar nominations than any other movie but Chloé Zhao‘s Nomadland won the Best Picture prize on Sunday night, with Zhao winning Best Director as well. There were major surprises in the lead acting races, where The Father star Anthony Hopkins upset the late Chadwick Boseman, while Hopkins‘ fellow past winner Frances McDormand won her third acting Oscar for Nomadland, holding off Viola Davis … Continue reading ‘Nomadland’ Wins Best Picture at the Oscar 2021!! Check Out the Full Winners List!!
Director Chloé Zhao’s critically acclaimed film Nomadland has received a short documentary special about the making of the film entitled See You Down the Road. Available on YouTube, the story of how the film was made is itself engaging and moving, especially for those who were looking to learn more about how it was all put together. Nomadland is a powerful film about community, loss, and recovering from … Continue reading ‘See You Down the Road’: New Documentary Goes BTS of Chloé Zhao’s ‘Nomadland’!! Check It Out!!
Break out your trapper hats and plaid shirts, because the genre-bending crime drama Fargo will be returning to theaters on May 2nd and 5th. Fathom Events and Park Circus will be re-releasing the film to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Select theaters across the United States will screen the film, with tickets now on sale. The re-release also coincides with star Frances McDormand’s Oscar campaign for Chloe … Continue reading ‘Fargo’: Coen Brothers Classic Will Return to U.S. Theaters Next Month!!
The Oscar nominations are here! The 93rd Academy Awards will look unlike any ceremony in history for a few reasons, but early Monday morning business proceeded as usual with a diverse crop of nominees. For the first time ever, the Academy waived the requirement that a film had to have a limited theatrical release in order to qualify for the Oscars. This waiver was a result … Continue reading ‘Oscar Nominations 2021’ Revealed!!! Check Out the Full List!!
Synopsis – After losing everything in the Great Recession, a woman embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad. My Take – Honestly, if not for the glorious thumping of reviews I have seen over the past six months or so, this one would not have been on watch list. Mainly, having been living in the Middle East for … Continue reading Nomadland (2020) Review!!
Synopsis – Follows a woman in her sixties who, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad. Directed – Chloé Zhao Starring – Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Bob Wells Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Nomadland’ Gets a New Trailer!! Check It Out!!
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is at it again. The 2021 Golden Globes nominations were announced today, kicking off what’s sure to be one of the oddest awards seasons in recent memory. Indeed, due to the pandemic, the number of films eligible plummeted, but the awards season deadline was also extended through the end of February – meaning movies destined to win these awards will … Continue reading 2021 Golden Globes Nominations Revealed!! Check Out the Full List!!!
“Nomadland asks what we really need and what it means to be human,” writes our own Matt Goldberg in his A review of the Frances McDormand-starring film. Directed by Chloé Zhao (who’s helming the upcoming MCU effort Eternals), the film has been absolutely lavished upon by critics, getting nominated for all kinds of awards and winning the prestigious Golden Lion in the process. There’s just one problem in appreciating … Continue reading ‘Nomadland’ Set for Feb 2021 Hulu Release!!
Two-time Oscar winner Frances McDormand is set to produce and star in a feature adaptation of Miriam Toews’ bestselling novel Women Talking that will be written and directed by Sarah Polley. Deadline broke the news, reporting that McDormand was the driving forced behind this project, as she acquired the rights to the book under her Hear/Say Productions banner before bringing the prestige package to Brad … Continue reading ‘Women Talking’: Frances McDormand to Produce/Star in Sarah Polley’s Next!!
Synopsis – Follows a woman in her sixties who, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad. Directed – Chloé Zhao Starring – Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Bob Wells Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Nomadland’: New Trailer Teases One of the Year’s Best Films!! Check It Out!!
So long, Joker. On Saturday, the Venice Film Festival crowned a new group of winners, including a new Golden Lion winner this year, and there’s not a stitch of clown makeup to found anywhere. With Cate Blanchett leading this year’s prestigious jury, the 2020 Venice Film Festival put their seal of approval on an early awards season frontrunner and a selection of international films worth keeping your … Continue reading ‘Nomadland’ Wins the Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival 2020!! Check Out the Full List!!
Synopsis – Follows a woman in her sixties who, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad. Directed – Chloé Zhao Starring – Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Bob Wells Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Nomadland’ Teaser Trailer Sees Frances McDormand Journey to the West!! Check It Out!!
As we look ahead to the fall movie season, we’re in an entirely new predicament from when it came to the summer blockbusters. Blockbusters needed theaters to be reopened, that wasn’t going to happen with COVID running rampant, and so studios decided to simply delay those blockbusters and allowed their smaller features to hit VOD. But the business model is different for awards contenders, which … Continue reading ‘Nomadland’: Chloé Zhao’s Next Set for Festival Circuit Run before Theatrical Release!!
Wes Anderson is a fastidious filmmaker. We all know this. It’s hard not to watch one of his confectionary creations, full of symmetrical images, controlled performances, and impeccable production design and come away with any other conclusion. But I would not call the auteur a maker of “epic movies.” Until now. Because the composer of his latest film The French Dispatch, maestro Alexandre Desplat, just revealed to IndieWire … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: Alexandre Desplat Confirms as Wes Anderson’s Biggest Film!!
Just because Joel Coen‘s Macbeth had to shut down production temporarily doesn’t mean it isn’t still one of our most highly-anticipated films of…whenever it comes out now. Any updates on the filmmaker’s adaptation of the William Shakespeare tragedy—which is set to star Denzel Washington in the title role alongside Frances McDormand as Lady Macbeth—is a good update. Which is exactly what we got from both … Continue reading ‘Macbeth’: Joel Coen’s Shakespeare Adaption is a Thriller!!
Disney has delayed the release of Wes Anderson‘s The French Dispatch, which moves from July 24 to October 16, putting right in the heart of awards season — if there is one this year. The film features Anderson alums such as two-time Oscar winner Frances McDormand, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, Anjelica Huston, Edward Norton, Willem Dafoe, Bob Balaban, Tony … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: Wes Anderson’s Next Sees Release Date Delay!!
Synopsis – A love letter to journalists set in an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional 20th-century French city that brings to life a collection of stories published in “The French Dispatch” magazine. Directed – Wes Anderson Starring – Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, Elisabeth Moss Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’ Trailer Reveals Wes Anderson’s Next!! Check It Out!!
Fox Searchlight has released some new images for Wes Anderson‘s The French Dispatch ahead of the trailer premiere on Wednesday, February 12. Anderson’s film features lots of his regular day players, including Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton, and Frances McDormand. Per Fox Searchlight, The French Dispatch “brings to life a collection of stories from the final issue of an American magazine published in a fictional 20th century French city.” The … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: New Images Reveal Wes Anderson’s Next!! Check It Out!!
Wes Anderson‘s new movie, The French Dispatch, received a rating from the MPA (that’s right, they dropped the extra “A”) ahead of its trailer release tomorrow. The film is rated “R” for “graphic nudity, some sexual references and language.” Plot details are scarce, but the film “brings to life a collection of stories from the fictional issue of an American magazine published in a fictional … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: Wes Anderson’s Next Lands R-Rating!!
Be on the look-out for pastels and whimsy this summer, as Searchlight Pictures has officially set a release date for Wes Anderson‘s new movie, The French Dispatch. The hyper-symmetric auteur will bring his latest film to theaters on July 24, 2020, and he’s bringing one heck of an ensemble with him. The studio confirmed today that, in addition to Anderson regulars Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: Wes Anderson Reveals Release Date, Full Cast, and Official Synopsis!! Check It Out!!
Newcomer Moses Ingram has been cast alongside Denzel Washington and Corey Hawkins in Joel Coen‘s adaptation of William Shakespeare‘s Macbeth, Collider has exclusively learned. Washington will play the title character, while two-time Oscar winner Frances McDormand will co-star as Lady Macbeth. Elsewhere, Hawkins will play Macduff, and Emmy winner Brendan Gleeson will play King Duncan in the A24 movie, which is being produced by Scott Rudin. Coen is directing … Continue reading ‘Macbeth’: Moses Ingram Joins Denzel Washington in Joel Coen’s Adaption!!
Two-time SAG Award nominee Corey Hawkins is in talks to join Oscar winners Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand in Joel Coen‘s adaptation of William Shakespeare‘s Macbeth, Collider has exclusively learned. Emmy winner Brendan Gleeson is in talks to play King Duncan in the A24 movie, which is being produced by Scott Rudin. Coen is directing from his own original screenplay, and Macbeth will mark his first time not working … Continue reading ‘Macbeth’: Corey Hawkins in Talks to Join Denzel Washington in A24’s Adaption!!
Emmy winner Brendan Gleeson is in talks to join Oscar winners Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand in Joel Coen‘s adaptation of William Shakespeare‘s Macbeth, Collider has exclusively learned. Scott Rudin is producing the A24 movie, and the distributor declined to comment, while a representative for Gleeson did not respond to multiple requests for comment. Shakespeare’s Macbeth follows a general (Washington) who’s convinced by a trio of … Continue reading ‘Macbeth’: Brendan Gleeson in Talks to Join A24’s Denzel Washington led Film!!
We previously reported that Wes Anderson’s next movie would be titled The French Dispatch and would be “a love letter to journalists set at an outpost of an American newspaper in 20th century Paris and centers on three storylines.” Fox Searchlight, who has acquired the film for distribution, has now sent out a press release confirming the title and specifying that the plot is “a … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: Wes Anderson Reveals Full Cast for New Movie!!
Even Neil Gaiman and the late, great Terry Pratchett themselves would have been hard pressed to come up with something quite so perfect in its irony and hilarity. The six-episode TV series adaptation of their collaboration Good Omens, which launched at the tail-end of May, is now the subject of a protest by a Christian group demanding that Netflix take down the “blasphemous” show. The … Continue reading ‘Good Omens’: Protest Group Demands That Netflix Cancels Amazon Show!!!
It’s only been a few years since the last Macbeth adaptation, but you won’t see me complaining about new takes on one of Shakespeare’s best plays, especially when the talent is there. Deadline reports that Joel Coen is set to do a new adaptation of the Scottish play starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. For those who are still somehow unaware of a play that’s … Continue reading ‘Macbeth’: Joel Coen’s Adaption to Star Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand!!!
This might be an unorthodox way to start off a Lenten observance, but it’s also thematically in the wheelhouse. Amazon has released a new trailer for its upcoming 6-part limited series Good Omens, based on the novel by Neil Gaiman and the late Terry Pratchett. The series follows the angel Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and the demon Crowley (David Tennant) as they race to stop the … Continue reading ‘Good Omens’: New Trailer Has Michael Sheen and David Tennant Teaming Up!! Check It Out!!
Fox Searchlight has released the first images from Nomadland, Chloe Zhao’s follow up to her acclaimed 2018 film The Rider. The movie marks the first film for Frances McDormand coming off her second Oscar win for Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri and has her playing “Fern, a woman in her sixties, who after losing everything in the Great Recession embarks on a journey through the … Continue reading ‘Nomadland’: First Look Reveals Chloé Zhao’s Next Starring Francis McDormand!! Check It Out!!
What a difference a year makes! Last January, if you’d asked me about Henry Winkler, I would’ve described him as the washed-up guy who played The Fonz on Happy Days and went on to co-star in a few Adam Sandler movies and play the principal in Scream. Sure, he was a scene-stealer on Arrested Development and Parks and Recreation too, but the point was, I … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: Henry Winkler Joins Wes Anderson’s Star-Studded Ensemble!!!
Saoirse Ronan is set to reunite with Wes Anderson for the first time since “The Grand Budapest Hotel” by joining the star-studded cast of the writer-director’s upcoming feature, “The French Dispatch.” The “Lady Bird” Oscar nominee let her involvement in “The French Dispatch” slip during a recent interview promoting her Christmas release, “Mary Queen of Scots.” “The French Dispatch” is described as a “love letter … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: Saoirse Ronan Reunites With Wes Anderson!!!
