Synopsis – When his past and his debts start to catch up with him, a high-stakes gambler laying low in Macau encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation. My Take – Having shown himself to be more than capable of handling both extravagantly staged action, in his Oscar-winning breakout All Quiet on the Western Front (2022), and exceptional intrigue, in … Continue reading Ballad of a Small Player (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – When his past and his debts start to catch up with him, a high-stakes gambler laying low in Macau encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation. Directed – Edward Berger Starring – Colin Farrell, Fala Chen, Tilda Swinton Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Ballad of a Small Player’ Trailer Has Colin Farrell Bet It All!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – When his past and his debts start to catch up with him, a high-stakes gambler laying low in Macau encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation. Directed – Edward Berger Starring – Colin Farrell, Fala Chen, Tilda Swinton Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Ballad of a Small Player’ Teaser Sees Colin Farrell Unravel a Mystery in the Halls of a Casino!! Check It Out!!
Netflix and director Edward Berger have dropped the first official images for Ballad of a Small Player, as well as a limited theatrical release and streaming date, kicking off the lead-up to the film. The psychological thriller, adapted from Lawrence Osborne’s 2014 novel by Rowan Joffé for the screen, will debut in select theaters in the U.S. on October 15, followed by worldwide streaming availability … Continue reading ‘Ballad of a Small Player’: New Images Preview Edward Berger’s New Psychological Thriller Starring Colin Farrell!! Check It Out!!
In a shocking turn of events, Doctor Strange star Tilda Swinton has confirmed that she will take a break from movies to figure out how she wants to spend the next phase of her life. Ever since she made her screen debut in 1986 with Derek Jarman’s Caravaggio, the actress has starred in a bucketload of iconic movies, including 2005’s The Chronicles of Narnia, Michael Clayton, … Continue reading Tilda Swinton Is Taking a Break From Movies!!
Synopsis – Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation. Directed – Pedro Almodóvar Starring – Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, John Turturro Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Room Next Door’ Trailer Sees Julianne Moore Help Tilda Swinton Through Tough Times!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A Golden Age-style musical about the last human family. Directed – Joshua Oppenheimer Starring – Tilda Swinton, Michael Shannon, George MacKay Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The End’ Trailer Finds Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon in a Post-Apocalyptic Musical!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation. Directed – Pedro Almodóvar Starring – Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, John Turturro Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Room Next Door’ Trailer Sees Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore Play Old Friends Reconnecting!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation. Directed – Pedro Almodóvar Starring – Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, John Turturro Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Room Next Door’ Teaser Previews the New Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore led Drama!! Check It Out!!
Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton puts on her director’s cap with her debut feature, The Hexagonal Hive And The Mouse In A Maze, premiering at Sheffield DocFest. According to Deadline, Swinton’s documentary explores the varying mechanics of learning in different corners of the world, encouraging viewers to reconsider the variety of pedagogies that satisfy humans’ hunger for knowledge. Swinton describes the film as a “smorgasbord … Continue reading ‘The Hexagonal Hive And The Mouse In A Maze’: Tilda Swinton Sets Directorial Debut with Documentary!!
Synopsis – Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in NY. As time runs out on his work visa, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country. My Take – Being an immigrant myself, I know how difficult new visa/ renewal procedures are. And realize the anxiety and … Continue reading Problemista (2023) Review!!
Tilda Swinton will be singing The Ballad of a Small Player for Netflix. The actor joins Colin Farrell in the new film, the latest from All Quiet on the Western Front director Edward Berger. Deadline reports that the Macau-set film is slated to begin production in Asia this summer. Based on the 2014 Lawrence Osborne novel of the same name, The Ballad of a Small … Continue reading ‘The Ballad of a Small Player’: Tilda Swinton Joins ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Director’s New Film!!
Julianne Moore is set to star in Pedro Almodóvar‘s first full-length English language film, The Room Next Door. Moore headlines The Room Next Door alongside Tilda Swinton, who collaborated with Almodóvar on the short film The Human Voice. El Deseo, Almodóvar’s production company, confirmed the news with a reshare on social media. View the post below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by … Continue reading ‘The Room Next Door’: Julianne Moore to Star in Pedro Almodóvar’s First Full-Length English Language Feature!!
A24 has set a March 22 wide release date for Problemista, starring Tilda Swinton and RZA. The title will be launched in select theaters on March 1, before it can reach a bigger audience a few weeks later. Julio Torres, who voiced Diego the Squire in Nimona, directed the film while also starring as the lead character, Alejandro. The movie will take its lead through … Continue reading ‘Problemista’ Sets March 22nd as New Release Date!!
Synopsis – After a fateful near-miss an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn’t personal. My Take – With a career spanning three decades, it is quite a miracle how director David Fincher still hasn’t made a bad film. Known for his dark, atmospheric and stylish flicks, particularly Se7en (1995), Fight Club (1999), Zodiac (2007), The Social Network (2010) … Continue reading The Killer (2023) Review!!
Synopsis – After a fateful near-miss an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn’t personal. Directed – David Fincher Starring – Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Monique Ganderton Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Killer’: New Trailer Sees Michael Fassbender Play an Assassin with a Mission!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – After a fateful near-miss an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn’t personal. Directed – David Fincher Starring – Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Monique Ganderton Check out the trailer: Watch the teaser trailer for David Fincher's @thekillermovie, now an #NYFF61 Spotlight selection screening at @ParisTheaterNYC on Oct. 14 at 7pm & at @filmlinc on Oct. 15 at … Continue reading ‘The Killer’: New Teaser Reveals Michael Fassbender as an Assassin with a Plan!! Check It Out!!
The day after Netflix dropped the first trailer for David Fincher‘s newest film, The Killer, the streamer has announced that the movie is also heading to theaters as the latest in a line of features which have been given access to the big screen ahead of their exclusive home entertainment release. Following in the footsteps of the likes of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story, … Continue reading ‘The Killer’: David Fincher’s Next Sets October 27, 2023 as Theatrical Release Date!!
Synopsis – After a fateful near-miss an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn’t personal. Directed – David Fincher Starring – Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Monique Ganderton Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Killer’ Teaser Reveals Michael Fassbender as a Deadly Assassin in David Fincher’s Latest!! Check It Out!!
After nearly two decades, the long-anticipated film The Killer, directed by David Fincher, is on the verge of release. This project has been on Fincher‘s radar since 2007 when it was initially set up at Paramount. Now, the film finds its home on Netflix, thanks to Fincher‘s comprehensive partnership with the streaming platform. Michael Fassbender takes on the lead role of the titular assassin in … Continue reading ‘The Killer’ Poster Teases David Fincher’s Next Starring Michael Fassbender!! Check It Out!!
Michael Fassbender is set to return in his first film since 2019’s comic book movie Dark Phoenix, as he teams up with acclaimed director David Fincher on the upcoming project The Killer. Based upon the graphic novel of the same name by Alexis Nolent and Luc Jacamon, the release of the upcoming movie has been a long time coming; the series’ first volume was published … Continue reading ‘The Killer’: New Image Teases David Fincher’s Next Starring Michael Fassbender!! Check It Out!!
The effects of the studios refusing to listen to writers and actors are already showing themselves as A24‘s latest film Problemista delays its August release. In an exclusive to Deadline, the Julio Torres film was set to have a limited release on August 4. Now, the release date is to be determined at some point down the road. To be clear, this is on the … Continue reading ‘Problemista’ Release Date Delayed Due to SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strike!!
Synopsis – The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. My Take – Wes Anderson is a genre himself. Known for his signature aesthetic and uniquely quirky vibes, filmmaker Wes Anderson, over the course of ten films, has no doubt established a devoted … Continue reading Asteroid City (2023) Review!!
Wes Anderson has been working on a story quite different from what he has delivered in the past, and now, Searchlight Pictures has released new character posters for his latest project, Asteroid City. A star-studded cast will be featured at the front of the story, including Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Hanks. The filmmaker is used to having ensemble casts with some of the … Continue reading ‘Asteroid City’: Wes Anderson’s Latest Ensemble Piece Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in NY. As time runs out on his work visa, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country. Directed – Julio Torres Starring – Julio Torres, Tilda Swinton, RZA Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Problemista’ Trailer Reveals Tilda Swinton as a Boss From Hell!! Check It Out!!
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a man wearing a jetpack in the new poster for Wes Anderson‘s next film, Asteroid City. The man wearing the device is seen hovering above a crowd who is sitting in the middle of the desert, illustrated by the filmmaker’s signature composition and color palette. Alongside the visually striking image, the poster does a good … Continue reading ‘Asteroid City’: Wes Anderson’s Latest Ensemble Period Film Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. Directed – Wes Anderson Starring – Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Margot Robbie Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Asteroid City’ Trailer Teases Wes Anderson’s Latest Ensemble Period Film!! Check It Out!!
Fewer natural locations in America can inspire wonder and awe like the Southwest. Known for towering red rocks and natural arches and bridges, the setting has served as an inspiration for many old West films over the years. And, while Wes Anderson shot principal photography for his upcoming feature Asteroid City primarily in Madrid, the film’s first poster heavily leans towards an American Southwest vibe. … Continue reading ‘Asteroid City’: First Poster Teases Wes Anderson’s Star Studded New Film!! Check It Out!!
The cast of Joshua Oppenheimer‘s upcoming musical spectacular, The End, just added a couple of major stars to its cast, as Moses Ingram and Michael Shannon have officially joined the project. The plot of the movie is currently being kept under wraps, but the premise deals with the last human family left on the planet, turning to a post-apocalyptic that includes its fair share of musical numbers. The End is currently in production … Continue reading ‘The End’: Moses Ingram and Michael Shannon Join Joshua Oppenheimer’s Golden-Age Musical!!
Cinema fans rejoice! We finally have a release date for the next David Fincher film! The next project of the three-time Academy Award-nominated director, whose last film was 2020’s Mank, will be The Killer, an adaptation of the French graphic novel series of the same name. The film will release on Netflix on November 10, 2023. The Killer graphic novel series was created by writer … Continue reading ‘The Killer’: David Fincher’s Next Starring Michael Fassbender Sets November 10 as Release Date!!
Synopsis – A darker version of the classic children’s fairy tale of a wooden puppet that transforms into a real living boy. My Take – It took me a while to get around to watching this one, mainly because I was personally no longer keen to watch yet another interpretation of Carlo Collodi‘s beloved children’s tale, even though I proud myself to be a fan of … Continue reading Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022) Review!!
Those who love the most auteur of auteur filmmakers, Wes Anderson, will rejoice at the news that his eleventh feature film, Asteroid City, has finally been penciled in for a 2023 release date. Fans of Anderson will be able to kick off their 2023 summers with a healthy dose of perfectly-symmetrical shots when Asteroid City hits theaters. The film will open for its limited theatrical … Continue reading ‘Asteroid City’: Wes Anderson’s New Film Sets June 16, 2023 as Theatrical Release Date!!
After nearly 14 years of being stuck in limbo, David Fincher‘s adaptation of the French graphic novel The Killer is closer than ever. The film was previously slated to release with Paramount but will now debut on Netflix thanks to a four-year deal between Fincher and the streamer. As viewers wait to see Fincher‘s latest project, the first behind-the-scenes look featuring The Killer‘s star Michael … Continue reading ‘The Killer’: New BTS Video Teases David Fincher’s Next Starring Michael Fassbender!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A darker version of the classic children’s fairy tale of a wooden puppet that transforms into a real living boy. Directed – Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson Starring (voices of) – Cate Blanchett, Finn Wolfhard, Ewan McGregor Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Trailer Teases a Dark Stop-Motion Musical!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – An artist and her elderly mother confront long-buried secrets when they return to a former family home, now a hotel haunted by its mysterious past. Directed – Joanna Hogg Starring – Tilda Swinton, Carly-Sophia Davies, Zinnia Davies-Cooke Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Eternal Daughter’ Trailer Shows Tilda Swinton Confronting Long Buried Secrets!! Check It Out!!
Tilda Swinton is no longer attached to Adam McKay’s television reboot of Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite. The Academy Award winner confirmed to Variety that she is no longer set to lead the HBO adaptation of the Academy Award winning film Parasite, saying “I don’t think I’ll be a part of it, but I’m very happy to be a cheerleader.” Swinton has been linked to the project since February 2020, … Continue reading ‘Parasite’: Tilda Swinton Exits Adam McKay and Bong Joon-Ho’s TV Series!!
Netflix has released a new poster for Guillermo del Toro‘s Pinocchio, an upcoming stop-motion animated film that reimagines the classic Italian tale by Carlo Collodi about a marionette who wants to become a real boy. While most people know the Disney version of the story, del Toro gives the new adaptation a unique spin that sticks closer to the original work. Guillermo del Toro‘s Pinocchio‘s … Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’: Guillermo del Toro’s Netflix Feature Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!
Netflix‘s global fan event Tudum was graced by Guillermo del Toro ahead of the release of his highly-anticipated adaptation of the classic tale Pinocchio. The acclaimed director filmed a behind-the-scenes video for the occasion that showcased the stop-motion work behind his passion project with a stunning look at the scenes and figures built specifically for the film. The video opens up with del Toro welcoming … Continue reading ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’: New Video Goes Behind the Scenes of the Stop-Motion Musical!! Check It Out!!
While fans are counting days to see George Miller’s high-fantasy flick Three Thousand Years of Longing which features powerhouse performers Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba, MGM has released a new featurette that takes us behind the scenes with the cast and the celebrated director. The two-and-a-half-minute-long video visually recounts the plot of the movie which follows a lonely yet proud Alithea Binnie, (Swinton) a scholar … Continue reading ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ Gets a New Featurette!! Check It Out!!
While the summer blockbuster season may be coming to a close, August has presented itself as a great month for smaller scale releases. One of the more interesting films releasing this month is the George Miller directed fantasy drama Three Thousand Years of Longing, based on A.S. Byatt short story The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye, starring Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton. We’re just a … Continue reading ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ Gets a New Clip Highlighting the Lead Pair’s Chemistry!! Check It Out!!
Your wish to see George Miller‘s high-fantasy film Three Thousand Years of Longing early has been granted. The film debuted at Cannes earlier this year to decent reviews and was originally expected to reach theaters on August 31 as one of the last films of the summer months. Now, Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba will be arriving five days early, on August 26. Three Thousand … Continue reading ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’: Release Date of George Miller’s Fantasy Moved Up to August 26!!
Fans of Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro are in for a treat this holiday season. This winter, Del Toro is taking audiences into the magical stop-motion world of Pinocchio, with the Pan’s Labyrinth director’s signature dark fairy tale spin. As the release date draws nearer a brand-new key art poster has been released that gives us just a taste of the fantasy musical’s whimsy. … Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’: First Poster Teases Guillermo Del Toro’s Stop-Motion Musical!! Check It Out!!
Focus Features partners with Indian Paintbrush again to domestically distribute director Wes Anderson’s newest film, Asteroid City. The film will be distributed internationally by Universal International and will see the pair re-collaborating after previously working on Moonrise Kingdom. The film will be written and directed by Anderson and is based on an original story by him and Roman Coppola after previously working together on the … Continue reading ‘Asteroid City’: Wes Anderson’s New Film Reveals Synopsis and Full Cast!! Check It Out!!
Guillermo del Toro had previously promised to unveil the first look at his anticipated stop-motion Pinocchio and he has finally delivered on that promise. These first revelations from the classic tale were revealed at the Annecy Animation Festival in France. Pinocchio had been announced in 2018 but, in the times that followed, has had to endure several delays. For the first look at this reimagined … Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’: First Images Tease Guillermo Del Toro’s Stop-Motion Musical!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A lonely scholar, on a trip to Istanbul, discovers a Djinn who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. What she wants is love, but can and should he grant it to her? Directed – George Miller Starring – Idris Elba, Tilda Swinton, Kaan Guldur Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ Trailer Teases George Miller’s Bizarre Fantasy Tale!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A lonely scholar, on a trip to Istanbul, discovers a Djinn who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. What she wants is love, but can and should he grant it to her? Directed – George Miller Starring – Idris Elba, Tilda Swinton, Kaan Guldur Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ Teaser Teases George Miller’s New Breathtaking Tale!! Check It Out!!
David Fincher‘s forthcoming film for Netflix, The Killer, has wrapped production according to various sources, including the social media account of camera crew member Dwanye Barr. Starring Michael Fassbender and Tilda Swinton, it will be Fincher‘s second full feature for the streaming service after 2020’s Mank when it debuts late this year or early 2023. The Killer also marks a reunion between the director and … Continue reading ‘The Killer’: David Fincher’s Next Netflix Movie Wraps Filming!!
Film fans are in the heart of the festival season. One of the most prolific festivals coming up soon is Cannes, and now we know another film that will be making its debut at the festival in May. Reported exclusively by Variety, George Miller’s next directed film Three Thousand Years of Longing will premiere at Cannes. Specific details on the film are being kept under … Continue reading ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’: George Miller’s New Movie to Premiere at Cannes!!
Synopsis – A darker version of the classic children’s fairy tale of a wooden puppet that transforms into a real living boy. Directed – Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson Starring (voices of) – Cate Blanchett, Finn Wolfhard, Ewan McGregor Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’: First Footage Reveals Guillermo Del Toro’s Stop-Motion Musical!! Check It Out!!
Julio Torres, a four-time Emmy nominated Saturday Night Live writer is making his directorial debut, and the cast has just grown by eight! Spike Einbinder (Los Espookys), Greta Lee (The Morning Show), Laith Nakli (Ramy), Larry Owens (High Maintenance), Isabella Rossellini (Blue Velvet), RZA (from the Wu-Tang Clan), James Scully (You), and Greta Titelman (Search Party) have all been cast in the currently untitled film, … Continue reading Julio Torres’s A24 Directorial Adds Greta Lee, RZA, Isabella Rosselini, and More to Cast!!
