Back in February of last year it was reported that Jack Nicholson was circling Paramount Pictures’ planned remake of the hit German comedy Toni Erdmann, which would have marked the screen icon’s first role since 2010’s How Do You Know. Well, according to Deadline, Nicholson has now decided to pass on the project and is no longer attached, although the film has found itself a … Continue reading ‘Toni Erdmann’ Remake: Jack Nicholson Exits!!
We could hardly believe it either when news arrived earlier this year that a remake of the acclaimed, Oscar-nominated “Toni Erdmann” was in the works. We were even more surprised that it would star Jack Nicholson and Kristen Wiig. Well, the bombshells don’t end there. The Tracking Board is reporting that “Girls” duo Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner are in talks to write the film. … Continue reading Lena Dunham To Co-Write ‘Toni Erdmann’ Remake Starring Jack Nicholson & Kristen Wiig!!
It’s been about seven years since screen acting legend Jack Nicholson lent his talents to a film, but the actor has finally found a project to lure him out of his semi-retirement: a remake of the hit German comedy Toni Erdmann. The film centers on an eccentric father (played by Peter Simonischek in the original), who surprises his workaholic daughter (Sandra Hüller) with an extended visit and … Continue reading Jack Nicholson Returning to Acting for ‘Toni Erdmann’ Remake; Kristen Wiig to Co-Star!!
At long last, the time has come: the 2017 Oscar nominations are finally here. After months of guessing and prognosticating, the members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences have finally weighed in with their picks for the very best of cinema in 2016, and the results are intriguing. La La Land, unsurprisingly, leads the pack with a whopping 14 nominations. It now … Continue reading ‘La La Land’ Dominates Oscar Nominations with Record-Tying 14 Nods!! Check Out The Full List!!!
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts have announced the nominees for the 2017 EE British Academy Film Awards—i.e. the BAFTAs, which are sometimes called the “British Oscars.” Unsurprisingly, La La Land continues to dominate the awards conversation with a leading 11 nominations, followed by nine nominations each for Arrival and, somewhat surprisingly, Nocturnal Animals. Filmmaker Tom Ford’s literary adaptation didn’t strike a huge … Continue reading ‘La La Land’, ‘Arrival’, and ‘Nocturnal Animals’ Lead BAFTA Nominations!!!
Awards season took another leap forward today as the 2017 Golden Globe nominations were announced. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association spread the love around, but the season’s three biggest contenders—La La Land, Moonlight, and Manchester by the Sea—all had big showings in the major categories, so not any surprises on that front. If anything got a boost from the Globes—and really they don’t have too … Continue reading Golden Globe Nominations: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Makes Strong Showing as ‘Silence’ Is Shut Out!! Check Out The Full List!!
And the critics awards keep on comin’. Last week saw the announcement of the Critics Choice Awards nominations, which come from the Broadcast Film Critics Association, and the New York Film Critics Circle announced their annual winners with La La Land taking top honors. This weekend it was the Los Angeles Film Critics Association’s turn, and the group landed on Moonlight as the Best Film … Continue reading L.A. Film Critics Awards Name ‘Moonlight’ the Best Film of 2016!!
Historically speaking, the Oscars have never been great about picking the right films to nominate for the coveted Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. And then, even amongst the limited selection, there’s rarely been a winner that was even the best amongst its brood. Last year, Son of Saul, a fine but limited film, beat out far more ambitious fare in Embrace of the Serpent, Mustang, and Theeb. In 2012, Amour, … Continue reading Academy Announces Record-Breaking 85 Best Foreign Language Film Oscar Entries!!
Synopsis – A father tries to reconnect with his adult daughter. Directed – Maren Ade Starring – Peter Simonischek, Sandra Hüller, Michael Wittenborn Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Toni Erdmann’ Trailer: Father & Daughter Square Off in Maren Ade’s Wild Comedy!! Check It Out!!
