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Watch: 2 Deleted Scenes From The Oscar Nominated 'Brooklyn'
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Walking into last weekend's Oscars with nominations for Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay, the lovely "Brooklyn" went home with nothing to put on the shelf. But it doesn't take away from the film's small, sweet power and later this month, you'll be able to bring the movie home when it hits DVD and Blu-ray. But a couple teases from the extras have arrived. A pair of deleted scenes from the picture reveal a couple of small moments snipped from the movie: an extra moment of Saoirse Ronan's Eilis getting some assistance with a new bathing suit, and another with a clearly upset Mrs. Keough, played by Julie Walters. These the kinds of snips that probably wouldn't have added much into John Crowley's finished film, but it's fun to take a look, nonetheless. "Brooklyn" hits home video on March 15th. Check out the clips, and don't forget, »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Review: Michael Thelin’s Horror ‘Emelie’ Starring Sarah Bolger
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Emelie is physiologically disturbed — she’s demented, she’s enraged, she’s the possessed offspring of a fire-breathing dragon and Saoirse Ronan. She’s also "Anna" (a stoic, maniacal Sarah Bolger), a babysitter operating with a stolen identity for the sake of a fulfilling bizarre quest. Her presence becomes a nightmare, especially for the three children held captive by her existential angst. Anna lectures the children about “pretending,” and how it’s a super power –– but only when used in accordance with her direction –– and that's not to mention her Sartre-approved affirmations concerning the inevitability of death. If you were thinking of leaving your children at home anytime soon, I wouldn’t watch “Emelie” beforehand. Director Michael Thelin balances folklore with a picturesque naturalism in his bewitching debut feature, thanks to the looming, eerie presence of his antagonist. It’s a fractured fairy tale with black humor (just like the »
- Samantha Vacca
James Bobin To Direct '23 Jump Street' & 'Men in Black' Crossover Movie
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Back in 2014, when Sony was hacked and their emails were released and flying around the web, one item that surfaced was the possibility of a "23 Jump Street" sequel that would crossover with "Men In Black." Jonah Hill emailed Amy Pascal, the Sony honcho at the time, saying the concept was "rad and powerful.” Frankly, it seemed like a neat brainstorming idea, but the movie kept popping up. 'Jump Street' directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller said the movie was still a possibility last year, though they noted they wouldn't direct. But someone has been found for that job. Read More: 'Men In Black' Getting New Trilogy Without Will Smith Variety reports that James Bobin ("The Muppets," "Alice Through The Looking Glass") is in early talks for the movie, with a June production start in mind, though no green light has yet been given. While Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Sony Brings 'Spider-Man' Spinoff Movie 'Venom' Back To Life, Hopes For New Franchise
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Had things gone differently with Sony's Andrew Garfield starring "The Amazing Spider-Man" franchise, the superhero landscape would look a bit different. The studio, at one time, laid out an ambitious slate that included "Sinister Six" being released this year, "The Amazing Spider-Man 3" in 2018, and a "Venom" spinoff movie coming somewhere down the line. It was part of a grand plan to release a Spider-Man movie "every year," but the problem was in the execution. The first 'Amazing Spider-Man' was a box office hit, but the fanboys were critical, and the sequel did smaller numbers, and was met with even worse critical appraisals, forcing Sony to scrap their plans and team with Marvel to save the character. (The rebooted superhero, now played by Tom Holland, will make his first appearance in "Captain America: Civil War."). But it looks like Sony is reviving some of those old ideas. Read More: Sony Still Moving Ahead. »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Watch: Supercut Highlights 20 Great Homages To Silent Films
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The silent film era is one of the richest and most interesting periods in the history of motion pictures, though it’s also an era we don’t know as much about as, say, the "golden era" of the 1970s. Yet it’s hard to escape the influence of this age — after all, many hardened cinephiles consider the filmography of directors like Charlie Chaplin and George Melies to be required viewing for anyone who takes cinema seriously as an art form. It was Melies, after all, who gave audiences “A Trip to the Moon,” whose iconographic image of the man in the moon appears in Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo,” and also in this new video essay, which takes a look at the ways in which the silent era was impactful for more contemporary filmmakers. Read More: 12-Minute Video Essay Breaks Down The Art Of Movie Editing In many cases, it »
- Nicholas Laskin
'Once' & 'Sing Street' Director John Carney Eyes ‘Russ & Roger Go Beyond’ Starring Will Ferrell & Josh Gad
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It's a project sounds too good not to be made. “Russ & Roger Go Beyond,” penned by Emmy-winner Christopher Cluess (“The Simpsons,” “SNL”), tells the true story of famed film critic Roger Ebert and schlock director Russ Meyer, who teamed up to make the out there "Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls." It's as unlikely a filmmaking pairing as film history ever saw, for a movie that certainly can never be duplicated. 'Go Beyond' has been developing for a while now, never finding the right juice to get in front of cameras, but hopefully that will happen soon. Read More: Michael Winterbottom To Direct Will Ferrell In 'Russ & Roger Go Beyond' Deadline reports that "Once" director John Carney, who is coming in hot out of Sundance with his well-received "Sing Street," is now eyeballing the director's chair on the project, one that was previously occupied by Michael Winterbottom. Will Ferrell is slated to play Russ Meyer, »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Tech on The Beach: The FilmGate Interactive Creative Conference 2016
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“Tech Up, Make Stories, Get a Tan” was the accurate tagline of this year’s cutting edge FilmGate Interactive Conference (which ironically took place at a ’50s-era throwback, the Deauville Beach Resort Miami this past February 20-28). Now in its third year, the event boasts of being “the first conference in the USA to focus solely on interactive and immersive content.” While this might conjure up images of gear heads discussing the latest drone technology – and there was indeed a Tech Playground for those so inclined – most events were not only free but, refreshingly, open and quite welcoming to […] »
- Lauren Wissot
Watch: 12-Minute Video Essay Breaks Down The Art Of Movie Editing
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In a strange way, the art of editing is the art of going unnoticed. Of course, it’s much, much more than just that, but the primary objective of film editing is to piece together hundreds of shots and scenes into a cohesive and compelling whole. To do this, cuts and transitions between scenes can’t call too much attention to themselves, lest the suspension of disbelief shatter under the weight of the present artifice. Even with its own Oscar category (Margaret Sixel took home the trophy this year for her work on “Mad Max: Fury Road”) it’s a shamefully overlooked art. Read More: Watch: 8-Minute Video Essay Explains How “Oh F*ck” Film Moments Are Created Through Editing To break down some of the finer points of cuts and transitions RocketJump Film School (via A.V. Club) has put together a great new video essay. The video starts with the basics, »
- Gary Garrison
Disney Gears Up Live-Action 'The Nutcracker And The Four Realms' With Lasse Hallstrom Directing
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Hollywood has been trying to crack the, uh, nut, of a live-action take on the holiday classic "The Nutcracker" for a while now. For example, five years ago, Adam Shankman ("Hairspray," "Rock Of Ages") envisioned an "action-adventure" take on the story, but it didn't get off the ground. Now Disney, who has no shortage of live-action success of late ("Maleficent," "Cinderella"), is going to put their touch on the project. Read More: Lasse Halstrom Gives Bradley Cooper 'A Dog's Purspose' THR reports the studio has tapped Lasse Hallstrom to conjure up their "The Nutcracker." The film has a script by Ashleigh Powell, which apparently mixes elements of the ballet and E.T.A. Hoffmann's original story, "The Nutcracker and The Mouse King," for what is now titled "The Nutcracker And The Four Realms." That title seems to suggest there's a bit of blockbuster sauce being thrown on this story, which »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Watch: 3-Minute Supercut Highlights Original Movies Against Their Remakes
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We tend to think of remakes as an unfortunate thing: a byproduct of Hollywood’s ongoing refusal to forge a path for more potentially unique creative voices by retreating to dusty, shopworn cultural properties that are financially reliable and proven to have a built-in audience. Don’t listen to Paul Feig and the rest of the creative brain trust behind the upcoming “Ghostbusters” reboot when they tell you it’s not about the money: there is literally no reason for a studio to dredge up an ancient property like “Ghostbusters” unless their explicit aim is to make a ton of cash and potentially lay the foundation for a future movies. Read More: Watch The First Trailer For Paul Feig's 'Ghostbusters' Starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, And Kate McKinnon This begs the question of why would anyone make a remake at all if the goal is not strictly monetary. »
- Nicholas Laskin
Watch: New U.S. Trailer For Euro Heist Series 'The Last Panthers' Starring Samantha Morton, John Hurt, And Tahar Rahim
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Well, this is exciting. “The Last Panthers,” a six-part series courtesy of “Skins” writer Jack Thorne, has already built up a fanbase in Europe and the U.K. (The Guardian called it “visually arresting” and also “bold, smart and seductive”), and this crackerjack crime serial is finally coming to American shores. Looking very much like a stylish, violent riff on our beloved cops-and-robbers sagas — think Michael Mann’s “Heat,” or even John Hillcoat’s recent “Triple 9” — “The Last Panthers” appears promising indeed, and a new trailer has arrived just in time for the show’s stateside release. Read More: Samantha Morton, John Hurt, And Tahar Rahim Want Diamonds In New Trailer For 'The Last Panthers' Opening with the rumbling, ominous tones of “Blackstar” by the late, great David Bowie (who arranged for said tune to be the show’s title song), the trailer for “The Last Panthers” is lean, »
- Nicholas Laskin
Watch: New Trailer For HBO's Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas Drama 'Confirmation' Starring Kerry Washington & Wendell Pierce
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With the race for the Republican presidential candidacy reaching new heights of controversy and absurdity, HBO has a reminder that American politics has not only always been messy, but had far more serious things to consider than the size of Donald Trump's hands. Read More: Watch The First Trailer For HBO Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas Drama 'Confirmation' This spring, the network will release "Confirmation," and it brings to life one of the most contentious Supreme Court hearings ever. Directed by Rick Famuyia ("Dope") and starring Kerry Washington, Wendell Pierce, Greg Kinnear, Jeffrey Wright, Eric Stonestreet, and Jennifer Hudson, the film details the headline-grabbing 1991 Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination hearings, in which Anita Hill brought forth her story of being sexually harassed by the judge, in the case that gripped the nation. "Confirmation" arrives on April 16th. Watch below. [Shadow & Act] »
- Kevin Jagernauth
MacArthur Foundation to Cease Supporting Individual Documentary Film Projects
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The MacArthur Foundation, which has supported over 300 documentary films since the mid-1980s, is ceasing grant support for individual documentary film projects. In a change announced on its website, MacArthur writes that it will actually increase its overall support for the documentary field but will do so by supporting partner organizations, many of whom have individual granting programs. Indeed, the announcement redirects filmmakers to Pov, Firelight Media, Itvs, Sundance Documentary Fund and Tribeca Film Institute. In the post, MacArthur cites the more expansive work done by these partner organizations, which includes mentorship, editorial advice and audience engagement. From the site: […] »
- Scott Macaulay
Bruce Willis Will Be Judge, Jury And Executioner In 'Death Wish' Remake
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For a second there, it seemed like we'd permanently lost Bruce "seriously, I'll do anything" Willis to junky, should-be-straight-to-dvd movies, and "Die Hard" sequels that lower the bar with each passing entry. But Hollywood still believes in the guy, and he's been tapped to play an ordinary man dealing with an extraordinary situation (sound familiar?) in a reboot of a gritty '70s cult classic. Read More: Joe Carnahan Calls 'Death Wish' Remake "A Potential Oscar-Winning Film" In Livid Email To MGM Deadline reports that Willis will lead the long gestating "Death Wish" remake at MGM. At one time slated to be directed by Joe Carnahan, who called his version "a potential Oscar-winning film" in an email tirade he sent to MGM when he was clashing with them over the movie (surprise, he didn't get to make it), Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado, the duo behind the recent festival fave "Big Bad Wolves, »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Exclusive: Even The Dirt Is Hostile In Clip From Afghanistan War Drama 'Hyena Road'
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Canadian filmmaker and actor Paul Gross is no stranger to tacking tales of war. In 2008 he released "Passchendaele," his epic take on the titular battle, and now, eight years later, he's back with "Hyena Road," a new feature that takes on the contemporary, complicated war in Afghanistan. Read More: 'Demolition,' 'Spotlight,' And 'Hyena War' In The Mix To Open Tiff Starring Rossif Sutherland, Christine Horne, Nabil Elouahabi, Niamatullah Arghandabi, Allan Hawco, Clarke Johnson, and Gross himself, the drama follows Canadian troops in Afghanistan who weather Taliban attacks while struggling to complete construction on a crucial highway link. Here's the official synopsis: Three men, three different paths, caught in conflict but brought together to save lives: a highly skilled sniper who can’t think of his targets as human; an intelligence officer who has never killed while on duty; and a legendary Afghan warrior who left war behind but gets. »
- Edward Davis
Peter Mayhew Reveals Script Pages Proving Han Shot First, 1994 'Star Wars' Style Guide Says "Be Original"
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It's been a busy week for the old guard of "Star Wars" on Twitter. As everyone waits to dive into "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" once again when it arrives on Blu-ray next month, those who have crowed that J.J. Abrams' film nods too heavily to the past will probably find some ammunition in their arsenal thanks to Lucasfilm Creative Executive Pablo Hidalgo. Read More: Artwork And Extras Revealed For 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Blu-Ray Stumbling across an old "Star Wars" style guide from August 1994 — which is essentially the guidebook and bible for writers to follow when crafting stories for the franchise's massive canon — Hidalgo posted pages featuring some of the rules. There's a strong emphasis on not revisiting the past, and it stresses "be original." The irony here is that George Lucas would start writing the script for "Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace" a few months later, »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Everyone, Including Martin Scorsese, Worked For Scale To Get 'Silence' Made; Film Will Be Released By End Of 2016
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You might think that a filmmaking legend on the scale of Martin Scorsese wouldn't have any trouble walking into any studio around town and getting a picture financed and made, but that's not the case. At 73 years-old, the titan of American filmmaking still has to prove his projects are fiscally responsible investments, and when it comes to his long gestating dream project "Silence," it's easy to see why some executives might not be ready to hand over their cash. A movie we're (prematurely) predicting to be a contender the 2017 Oscars in the Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor fields, the adaptation of Shüsaku Endō’s novel starring Andrew Garfield, Liam Neeson, and Adam Driver, is set in the 17th century and follows two 17th-century Jesuit priests who face violence and persecution when they travel to Japan to locate their mentor and spread the gospel of Christianity. In short, no superheroes, »
- Kevin Jagernauth
First Look: Eva Green & Asa Butterfield In Tim Burton’s 'Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children'
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Tim Burton has the distinction of being in the $1 billion director’s club: “Alice in Wonderland” cracked that mark in 2010 on the back of 3D, when it was still a craze following "Avatar." But the ensuing years haven't been great. "Dark Shadows” did make nearly $80 million domestic after a weak start, but the critically reviled film cost $150 million. His animated “Frankenweenie” failed to do more than $35 million domestically, and his last film “Big Eyes,” a would-be awards contender, couldn’t connect with the Academy at all and turned out to be the second lowest grossing film of his career ($14.4 million total in North America). Read More: The Essentials: Tim Burton's 5 Best Films In short, Burton needs a hit, and right on schedule he’s back with a new film: “Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.” Written by Jane Goldman (“Kick Ass,” “Kingsman: The Secret Service”) and based on the »
- Edward Davis
'Suicide Squad' Won't Be Released With R-Rating, Zack Snyder Talks R-Rated Cut Of 'Batman v Superman'
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While one might think "Deadpool" has kicked open the gates for studios to go hog wild with R-rated superheroes, caution seems to be taking shape. Disney's Bob Iger stated this week that Marvel won't be going down that road, and while Warner Bros. has already promised an R-rating for "Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice" on home video, it's not going to be their standard operating procedure going forward. And sorry folks, that means "Suicide Squad" won't be getting a theatrical R-rating. Read More: Green Lantern May Not Show Up Until 'Justice League 2,' More 'Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice' Details Revealed “I think right now we’re going for the PG-13. I don’t know that that’s going to materially change,” producer Charles Roven told EW. “We can give that movie the edge that it needs and still maintain a PG-13.” It makes sense. »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Exclusive: Disaster Arrives In A Big Way In Clip From 'The Wave'
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You may not know the name Roar Uthaug, but you're likely to hear a lot more of it. The rising Norwegian filmmaker has booked his first Hollywood gig, helming the upcoming "Tomb Raider" reboot, and that's in part due to his work on the disaster flick "The Wave." Today we have a taste of the picture that got him on many radars. Read More: Watch: New U.S. Trailer For Norway's Disaster Movie Oscar Entry 'The Wave' Starring Kristoffer Joner ("The Revenant"), Ane Dahl Torp ("Dead Snow"), and Thomas Bo Larsen ("The Hunt"), the film is centered around Geiranger, one of Norway's biggest tourist destinations that soon comes in the path of a deadly natural disaster, that will risk the lives of everyone in its path. Here's the synopsis: Nestled in Norway's Sunnmøre region, Geiranger is one of the most spectacular tourist draws on the planet. With the mountain Åkerneset overlooking the village — and constantly. »
- Edward Davis
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