The real story begins long before you know it in Desert Road, a very smart, trippy chiller that plays with the conventions of survival horror and takes them in a wholly unexpected and, ultimately, really quite moving direction. Making her directorial debut, Shannon Triplett shows a sophisticated grasp of genre dynamics, with a bold use of space — a stretch of the Mojave Desert doubling for Death Valley — that proves more and more gripping as the film’s mysteries unfold. At which point, its boundaries begin to blur, slipping between horror and sci-fi in a way that recalls a hypnotic blend of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead’s The Endless and Herk Harvey’s Carnival of Souls.
The woman in question is Clare Devoir (Kristine Froseth), a twentysomething photographer who is throwing in the towel after too many disappointments as a struggling artist in Los Angeles. Clare is driving home to...
The woman in question is Clare Devoir (Kristine Froseth), a twentysomething photographer who is throwing in the towel after too many disappointments as a struggling artist in Los Angeles. Clare is driving home to...
- 3/14/2024
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
For whatever reason, the best time travel films of the 21st century have had quite a few things in common: they’re often stories that need to be seen multiple times to truly grasp, they’re relatively bleak, and they play with the limitations and implications of being granted such power. Movies like Back to the Future or The Terminator made time travel seem relatively straightforward, but after 2001’s Donnie Darko, the 2000s became inundated with complex films like 2004’s Primer, the films of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, and, hell, pretty much the entire filmography of Christopher Nolan.
- 3/12/2024
- by Ross Bonaime
- Collider.com
Patrick Swayze's role in Donnie Darko showcased his willingness to take risks and pivot from his normal sexy image. The character of Jim Cunningham in the film is a chilling portrayal of hidden depravity and manipulative behavior. Swayze's nuanced performance in the movie reveals his talent for playing complex and morally ambiguous characters.
Actors often find themselves in slumps or career stagnation when they are presented with a choice. They can continue to take similar parts or try and switch up the narrative and do something different. For Patrick Swayze, the sex symbol of the '80s, this was the case in 2001. That year, he starred in the cult classic Donnie Darko. In the film, he did not portray his normal sexy self. Rather, he banked on his good-guy image to subvert expectations. In doing so, he made a clear statement that he was willing to take certain...
Actors often find themselves in slumps or career stagnation when they are presented with a choice. They can continue to take similar parts or try and switch up the narrative and do something different. For Patrick Swayze, the sex symbol of the '80s, this was the case in 2001. That year, he starred in the cult classic Donnie Darko. In the film, he did not portray his normal sexy self. Rather, he banked on his good-guy image to subvert expectations. In doing so, he made a clear statement that he was willing to take certain...
- 3/12/2024
- by Lee LaMarche
- MovieWeb
Jake Gyllenhaal is hoping to make his late friend Patrick Swayze proud with the new Road House movie.
At the South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival, the Road House remake held its world premiere. While promoting the film on the red carpet, star Jake Gyllenhaal was asked by IMDb if he had any favorite callbacks to the original film. The actor shared how what was "most important" to him was to make a film that would "make Patrick proud." Gyllenhaal also commented on the friendship he had with Swayze while noting what made the late actor so special.
Related 'A Total Riot': Road House Remake Gets Rave Reviews at SXSW The new Road House was embraced by the majority of critics with its world premiere at SXSW. Close
"I think the thing that was most important to me was to make Patrick proud," Gyllenhaal explained. "He and I were friends,...
At the South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival, the Road House remake held its world premiere. While promoting the film on the red carpet, star Jake Gyllenhaal was asked by IMDb if he had any favorite callbacks to the original film. The actor shared how what was "most important" to him was to make a film that would "make Patrick proud." Gyllenhaal also commented on the friendship he had with Swayze while noting what made the late actor so special.
Related 'A Total Riot': Road House Remake Gets Rave Reviews at SXSW The new Road House was embraced by the majority of critics with its world premiere at SXSW. Close
"I think the thing that was most important to me was to make Patrick proud," Gyllenhaal explained. "He and I were friends,...
- 3/10/2024
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
The Road House remake is fighting multiple bouts as it fights to win over fans of the original, as well as fighting a new lawsuit from the original’s scribe. The film is also in a fight with its distributing studio, Amazon, as director Doug Liman boycotts screenings of the film for being denied any kind of theatrical releasing. The star of the remake, Jake Gyllenhaal, recently weighed in on his director’s stance, saying, “I adore Doug’s tenacity, and I think he is advocating for filmmakers, and film in the cinema, and theatrical releases. But, I mean, Amazon was always clear that it was streaming. I just want as many people to see it as possible. And I think we’re living in a world that’s changing in how we see and watch movies, and how they’re made.”
While controversy brews behind the scenes, Gyllenhaal is...
While controversy brews behind the scenes, Gyllenhaal is...
- 3/5/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Chicago – During Oscar week, all eyes turn to Unit Photographer Dale Robinette, who got the assignment on the Oscar nominated “Barbie.” The following on-set pictures were snapped during the production’s time in Los Angeles, which including the iconic cowpoke wardrobe of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
“Uncle Dale” Robinette first contacted me via email in 2013, to give information about some photos he took on the film “Lovelace.” Ever since then he has been a reliable email pal, sending me image after image from the movie sets that he is “blessed” (his word) to work on. He has plied his skills in Hollywood as a Unit Still Photographer since 1988, after a career as a stage and television actor in New York and Los Angeles. Starting with a TV short called “The Big Five” (1988), he has worked his way up the ladder, and has built an impressive photo resume through familiar films like “Donnie Darko,...
“Uncle Dale” Robinette first contacted me via email in 2013, to give information about some photos he took on the film “Lovelace.” Ever since then he has been a reliable email pal, sending me image after image from the movie sets that he is “blessed” (his word) to work on. He has plied his skills in Hollywood as a Unit Still Photographer since 1988, after a career as a stage and television actor in New York and Los Angeles. Starting with a TV short called “The Big Five” (1988), he has worked his way up the ladder, and has built an impressive photo resume through familiar films like “Donnie Darko,...
- 3/5/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Doug Liman’s upcoming “Road House” remake features some dramatic departures from its source material, moving the setting from Missouri to the Florida Keys and introducing a UFC-centric backstory for its bouncer protagonist. But no amount of creative changes could fully separate it from the legacy of original “Road House” star Patrick Swayze — something leading man Jake Gyllenhaal understands all too well.
In a post on his personal Instagram account on Sunday morning, Gyllenhaal paid tribute to Swayze and recalled their time working together on “Donnie Darko.” He recalled Swayze’s generosity as a mentor and expressed hope that the late actor would enjoy his new take on “Road House.”
“I’ve been thinking back about my time working with Patrick on ‘Donnie Darko,’ and rewatching this great man in the original ‘Road House’ plus so many other films. I’ve never stopped being a fan,” Gyllenhaal wrote. “He...
In a post on his personal Instagram account on Sunday morning, Gyllenhaal paid tribute to Swayze and recalled their time working together on “Donnie Darko.” He recalled Swayze’s generosity as a mentor and expressed hope that the late actor would enjoy his new take on “Road House.”
“I’ve been thinking back about my time working with Patrick on ‘Donnie Darko,’ and rewatching this great man in the original ‘Road House’ plus so many other films. I’ve never stopped being a fan,” Gyllenhaal wrote. “He...
- 3/3/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
This weekend brings a jocks vs. weirdos showdown, as "Lisa Frankenstein" prepares to take on the tough box office challenge of competing with Super Bowl Sunday. The movie is the feature directorial debut from Zelda Williams (daughter of the late Robin Williams) and it boasts a screenplay by Diablo Cody, who returns to the horror comedy for the first time since writing 2009's "Jennifer's Body." In her latest spooky tale, Kathryn Newton ("Freaky") stars as the titular goth with a yearning for a dead boy, and Cole Sprouse ("Riverdale") plays said dead boy.
Earlier box office forecasting for "Lisa Frankenstein" had it pegged for a $9 million to $14 million debut, but it now looks set to fall far short of that range. Opening in 3,144 locations, the film grossed just $1.7 million on its opening day (including Thursday previews), and Variety reports that it's now tracking to make just $4 million over the weekend.
Earlier box office forecasting for "Lisa Frankenstein" had it pegged for a $9 million to $14 million debut, but it now looks set to fall far short of that range. Opening in 3,144 locations, the film grossed just $1.7 million on its opening day (including Thursday previews), and Variety reports that it's now tracking to make just $4 million over the weekend.
- 2/10/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Jake Gyllenhaal is set to star in a TV series called "Presumed Innocent," marking his first major TV role in his 30-year career. "Presumed Innocent" is a legal thriller miniseries based on the 1987 novel and centers around Gyllenhaal's character, a prosecutor who becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. Gyllenhaal will also star in the remake of the movie "Road House" and both projects are slated for a 2024 release.
Jake Gyllenhaal has a couple of projects set to be released in 2024, including a TV series with which he’s breaking a 30-year career streak. Jake Gyllenhaal’s acting career began in 1991 in the western comedy film City Slickers, after which he appeared in some of his father’s, Stephen Gyllenhaal’s, projects. Gyllenhaal got his first lead role in a movie in 1999 in the biographical drama October Sky, but his big break arrived two years later when he starred...
Jake Gyllenhaal has a couple of projects set to be released in 2024, including a TV series with which he’s breaking a 30-year career streak. Jake Gyllenhaal’s acting career began in 1991 in the western comedy film City Slickers, after which he appeared in some of his father’s, Stephen Gyllenhaal’s, projects. Gyllenhaal got his first lead role in a movie in 1999 in the biographical drama October Sky, but his big break arrived two years later when he starred...
- 2/7/2024
- by Adrienne Tyler
- ScreenRant.com
Jake Gyllenhaal finally revealed the correct pronunciation of his last name: "Yeel-en-hyaal" on Conan. Despite frequent mispronunciations, Gyllenhaal has maintained an easygoing attitude towards the topic. Gyllenhaal's laid-back response to mispronunciations adds another layer to his public persona.
Jake Gyllenhaal is an A-list Hollywood actor, but have fans been getting the pronunciation of his name wrong for decades? Gyllenhaal's journey to stardom began in the 1999 film October Sky, where he played a young man aspiring to be a rocket scientist, a performance that showcased an early ability to bring depth and sensitivity to his characters. However, it was his portrayal of the troubled teenager Donnie in the 2001 dark teen movie Donnie Darko that truly set him apart in the industry. This role demonstrated his willingness to delve into complex, unconventional characters in movies with unique concepts.
Gyllenhaal has amassed an impressive body of work that spans across genres. His role in Brokeback Mountain,...
Jake Gyllenhaal is an A-list Hollywood actor, but have fans been getting the pronunciation of his name wrong for decades? Gyllenhaal's journey to stardom began in the 1999 film October Sky, where he played a young man aspiring to be a rocket scientist, a performance that showcased an early ability to bring depth and sensitivity to his characters. However, it was his portrayal of the troubled teenager Donnie in the 2001 dark teen movie Donnie Darko that truly set him apart in the industry. This role demonstrated his willingness to delve into complex, unconventional characters in movies with unique concepts.
Gyllenhaal has amassed an impressive body of work that spans across genres. His role in Brokeback Mountain,...
- 1/21/2024
- by Stephen Barker
- ScreenRant.com
April Ferry, the Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning costume designer known for her work on Big Trouble in Little China, Maverick, Rome and Game of Thrones, died Thursday, the Costume Designers Guild announced. She was 91.
Ferry, who graduated to costume designer on Lawrence Kasdan’s The Big Chill (1983), collaborated with John Hughes on Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987), She’s Having a Baby (1988) and Flubber (1997) and with Jonathan Mostow on U-571 (2000), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) and Surrogates (2009).
She received her Academy Award nom for Richard Donner’s reimagining of Maverick (1994) — she lost out to Lizzy Gardiner and Tim Chappel of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on Oscar night — and won her Emmy in 2006 for HBO’s Rome.
Her résumé also included Made in Heaven (1987), Child’s Play (1988), The Babe (1992), Donner’s Radio Flyer (1992), Unlawful Entry (1992), Free Willy (1993), Beethoven’s 2nd (1993), Little Giants (1994), Donnie Darko (2001), Elysium (2013), RoboCop (2014) and Jurassic World (2015).
In 2014, she...
Ferry, who graduated to costume designer on Lawrence Kasdan’s The Big Chill (1983), collaborated with John Hughes on Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987), She’s Having a Baby (1988) and Flubber (1997) and with Jonathan Mostow on U-571 (2000), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) and Surrogates (2009).
She received her Academy Award nom for Richard Donner’s reimagining of Maverick (1994) — she lost out to Lizzy Gardiner and Tim Chappel of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on Oscar night — and won her Emmy in 2006 for HBO’s Rome.
Her résumé also included Made in Heaven (1987), Child’s Play (1988), The Babe (1992), Donner’s Radio Flyer (1992), Unlawful Entry (1992), Free Willy (1993), Beethoven’s 2nd (1993), Little Giants (1994), Donnie Darko (2001), Elysium (2013), RoboCop (2014) and Jurassic World (2015).
In 2014, she...
- 1/12/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nothing defined New Hollywood quite like "The Graduate," and for very good reason. The film was chock full of innovation, from the salacious script to the ground-breaking cinematography, but the movie might be best remembered for its incredible cast. The coming-of-age classic features career-defining performances from Anne Bancroft, already a huge star at the time, and Dustin Hoffman, the best actor ever, in one of the first major roles of his long and storied career.
The 1967 film follows Ben, a recent college graduate (as the film's title implies) with an uncertain future and a community of expectant WASPs to answer to. In his summertime languor, he finds his way into the waiting arms of Mrs. Robinson, a middle-aged family friend who persistently pursues our passive hero into his sexual awakening.
Quite a lot of time has passed since 1967. The world is almost unrecognizable now, and yet, today's 20-somethings can still...
The 1967 film follows Ben, a recent college graduate (as the film's title implies) with an uncertain future and a community of expectant WASPs to answer to. In his summertime languor, he finds his way into the waiting arms of Mrs. Robinson, a middle-aged family friend who persistently pursues our passive hero into his sexual awakening.
Quite a lot of time has passed since 1967. The world is almost unrecognizable now, and yet, today's 20-somethings can still...
- 12/25/2023
- by Shae Sennett
- Slash Film
Normally, to reach the level of cult status, a film has to gain an underground popularity that breathes new life into a project that may have been otherwise overlooked. But when it comes to "Five Nights at Freddy's," the smash hit gateway horror movie had already become a cult film before it was even released. Thanks to the game's immense popularity, viral reaction videos, and numerous spinoffs, books, and toys, there was already a rabid fan base built in to ensure the "FNaF" phenomenon would translate to box office success on the big screen.
On the other hand, Richard Kelly's mind-bending masterwork "Donnie Darko" became a cult sensation that slowly gained momentum due to its complex plot that combined a teen drama with head-scratching surrealism, time travel, and alternate dimensions. There was also a giant bunny named Frank that would have blended right in among the creepy animatronics located inside Freddy Fazbear's Pizza.
On the other hand, Richard Kelly's mind-bending masterwork "Donnie Darko" became a cult sensation that slowly gained momentum due to its complex plot that combined a teen drama with head-scratching surrealism, time travel, and alternate dimensions. There was also a giant bunny named Frank that would have blended right in among the creepy animatronics located inside Freddy Fazbear's Pizza.
- 11/26/2023
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
Amazon MGM Studios, the renamed joint venture of Amazon Studios and MGM, has acquired rights to James Ponti’s popular children’s book series “City Spies” and is developing a film based on the first novel.
The idea is for the initial installment to launch a global franchise, described by the company as a “four-quadrant action-adventure that will delight audiences of all ages and as a universe-building property for the studio.”
The story follows a 12-year-old coding prodigy, who is recruited by an eccentric MI6 agent to join the City Spies, a team of kids from around the world who feel unnoticed in their own lives. When they’re not at the local boarding school, they are mastering spy skills to go to places in the world of espionage that adults can’t access. The cast and creative team have yet to be set.
Since it’s early in the development process,...
The idea is for the initial installment to launch a global franchise, described by the company as a “four-quadrant action-adventure that will delight audiences of all ages and as a universe-building property for the studio.”
The story follows a 12-year-old coding prodigy, who is recruited by an eccentric MI6 agent to join the City Spies, a team of kids from around the world who feel unnoticed in their own lives. When they’re not at the local boarding school, they are mastering spy skills to go to places in the world of espionage that adults can’t access. The cast and creative team have yet to be set.
Since it’s early in the development process,...
- 10/30/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Logan star Dafne Keen leads the cast of Whistle, an upcoming horror film from the director of The Nun.
Helmed by Corin Hardy, Whistle tells the story of a cursed, supernatural whistle discovered by teenagers. Per Deadline, the film stars Keen alongside Sophie Nélisse (Yellowjackets), Sky Yang (Tomb Raider), Percy Hynes White (Wednesday), and Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead). The screenplay is written by Owen Egerton, and the film is produced by David Gross of No Trace Camping with Macdara Kelleher of Wild Atlantic Pictures.
Related: Star Wars: The Acolyte Adds Carrie-Anne Moss, Dafne Keen
According to a synopsis of the film, Whistle follows "a misfit group of unwitting high school students [who] stumble upon a cursed object, an ancient Aztec Death Whistle. They discover that blowing the whistle and the terrifying sound it emits will summon their future deaths to hunt them down. As the body count rises,...
Helmed by Corin Hardy, Whistle tells the story of a cursed, supernatural whistle discovered by teenagers. Per Deadline, the film stars Keen alongside Sophie Nélisse (Yellowjackets), Sky Yang (Tomb Raider), Percy Hynes White (Wednesday), and Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead). The screenplay is written by Owen Egerton, and the film is produced by David Gross of No Trace Camping with Macdara Kelleher of Wild Atlantic Pictures.
Related: Star Wars: The Acolyte Adds Carrie-Anne Moss, Dafne Keen
According to a synopsis of the film, Whistle follows "a misfit group of unwitting high school students [who] stumble upon a cursed object, an ancient Aztec Death Whistle. They discover that blowing the whistle and the terrifying sound it emits will summon their future deaths to hunt them down. As the body count rises,...
- 10/23/2023
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
As “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” continues to dominate the box office, one three-screen arthouse movie theater in Milwaukee will also show films starring several of Taylor Swift’s past boyfriends.
Cara Ogburn, artistic director of Oriental Theater overseer Milwaukee Film, brainstormed the idea in response to the requirement that theaters can only show “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” Thursdays through Sundays.
“What if we show all Jake Gyllenhaal movies,” Ogburn, who was interviewed by The New York Times, recalled suggesting initially as a joke. “True counterprogramming.”
Thus next week, the theater will screen “Twilight” starring Taylor Lautner as werewolf Jacob Black, “Dunkirk” featuring Harry Styles formerly of the boyband “One Direction” and now doing just fine on his own as a solo musician and actor, “Crimson Peak” starring Tom Hiddleston before he took on the mantle of the MCU’s Lokie and several Jake Gyllenhaal features — “Zodiac,” “Enemy,” “Nocturnal Animals...
Cara Ogburn, artistic director of Oriental Theater overseer Milwaukee Film, brainstormed the idea in response to the requirement that theaters can only show “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” Thursdays through Sundays.
“What if we show all Jake Gyllenhaal movies,” Ogburn, who was interviewed by The New York Times, recalled suggesting initially as a joke. “True counterprogramming.”
Thus next week, the theater will screen “Twilight” starring Taylor Lautner as werewolf Jacob Black, “Dunkirk” featuring Harry Styles formerly of the boyband “One Direction” and now doing just fine on his own as a solo musician and actor, “Crimson Peak” starring Tom Hiddleston before he took on the mantle of the MCU’s Lokie and several Jake Gyllenhaal features — “Zodiac,” “Enemy,” “Nocturnal Animals...
- 10/20/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Filmmaker Corin Hardy is set to direct a new horror film called Whistle, which follows the story of a cursed object that predicts one's death. Whistle will be made under an Actra contract instead of SAG-AFTRA, meaning it will not be affected by the ongoing strike. Whistle's cast features Dafne Keen, Sophie Nélisse, Sky Yang, Percy Hynes White and Nick Frost — and the movie is expected to deliver a fresh and terrifying take on the horror genre.
Filmmaker Corin Hardy is ready to “Whistle” while he works. The director of The Hallow and The Nun is returning to the horror genre with the upcoming high school-centric scary flick titled Whistle. Principal photography is scheduled to start in November, and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike will have no bearing on the project. Whistle will be made under an Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (Actra) contract instead.
Filmmaker Corin Hardy is ready to “Whistle” while he works. The director of The Hallow and The Nun is returning to the horror genre with the upcoming high school-centric scary flick titled Whistle. Principal photography is scheduled to start in November, and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike will have no bearing on the project. Whistle will be made under an Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (Actra) contract instead.
- 10/20/2023
- by Steven Thrash
- MovieWeb
Exclusive: The Nun and Gangs Of London director Corin Hardy is set to direct high school horror movie Whistle, which Black Bear will be selling at AFM after soft-launching the project at TIFF.
Starring will be Dafne Keen (Logan), Sophie Nélisse (Yellowjackets), Sky Yang (Rebel Moon), Percy Hynes White (Wednesday) and Nick Frost (Fighting With My Family).
In Whistle, a misfit group of unwitting high school students stumble upon a cursed object, an ancient Aztec Death Whistle. They discover that blowing the whistle and the terrifying sound it emits will summon their future deaths to hunt them down. As the body count rises, the friends investigate the origins of the deadly artifact in a desperate effort to stop the horrifying chain of events that they have set in motion.
Written by Owen Egerton and adapted from his own short story, Whistle is a Canada-Ireland co-production produced by David Gross (Room...
Starring will be Dafne Keen (Logan), Sophie Nélisse (Yellowjackets), Sky Yang (Rebel Moon), Percy Hynes White (Wednesday) and Nick Frost (Fighting With My Family).
In Whistle, a misfit group of unwitting high school students stumble upon a cursed object, an ancient Aztec Death Whistle. They discover that blowing the whistle and the terrifying sound it emits will summon their future deaths to hunt them down. As the body count rises, the friends investigate the origins of the deadly artifact in a desperate effort to stop the horrifying chain of events that they have set in motion.
Written by Owen Egerton and adapted from his own short story, Whistle is a Canada-Ireland co-production produced by David Gross (Room...
- 10/19/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Gore Verbinski's blue-soaked, melancholic "The Ring" incited a wave of J-horror stateside upon its release in 2002. A new century always brings new horror rules, and for the early part of this century, those rules mandated imported ghosties with tragic, complex backstories. Unlike most horror remakes, especially J-horror remakes, Verbinski's "The Ring" is arguably stronger than Hideo Nakata's original, no small feat given Nakata's status as one of this generation's premier Japanese horror auteurs. Post-millennium anxiety, digital unease, and swelling domestic discontent coalesced into more than hospitable conditions for "The Ring" to not just succeed, but succeed remarkably. $249 million worldwide isn't bad by any metric.
Beyond Verbinski's assured control of the material, the cast of new and familiar faces helped augment "The Ring's" most enduring scares. While Naomi Watts might be front and center, Daveigh Chase's contributions as chief baddie Samara Morgan cannot be overstated. With a dense,...
Beyond Verbinski's assured control of the material, the cast of new and familiar faces helped augment "The Ring's" most enduring scares. While Naomi Watts might be front and center, Daveigh Chase's contributions as chief baddie Samara Morgan cannot be overstated. With a dense,...
- 10/14/2023
- by Chad Collins
- Slash Film
Mike Flanagan brings back several of his favorite actors for his new Netflix series “The Fall of the House of Usher,” including wife Kate Siegel, Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood and Henry Thomas. You’ll also recognize several cast members from the canceled-too-soon “Midnight Club” and a few from the film “Doctor Sleep” and the limited series “Midnight Mass.”
And you might need help keeping track of who’s who within the Usher family, headed up by Roderick and Madeleine Usher. Flanagan drew on various Edgar Allan Poe writings for this macabre tale, including the title story, as well as “The Masque of the Red Death,” “The Raven” and “The Pit and the Pendulum.”
Here’s a complete “Fall of the House of Usher” cast and character guide.
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Bruce Greenwood as Roderick Usher
Roderick Usher is a wealthy pharmaceutical patriarch who proudly welcomes all his children by different mothers. The...
And you might need help keeping track of who’s who within the Usher family, headed up by Roderick and Madeleine Usher. Flanagan drew on various Edgar Allan Poe writings for this macabre tale, including the title story, as well as “The Masque of the Red Death,” “The Raven” and “The Pit and the Pendulum.”
Here’s a complete “Fall of the House of Usher” cast and character guide.
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Bruce Greenwood as Roderick Usher
Roderick Usher is a wealthy pharmaceutical patriarch who proudly welcomes all his children by different mothers. The...
- 10/12/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.
’90s Horror, Art-House Horror, and Pre-Code Horror
It’s October, which means you are likely crafting an endless queue of horror films to consume. When it comes to a single streaming service to dedicate your eyes to this month, The Criterion Channel takes the cake with three different series. First up, ’90s horror brings together such films as The Rapture (1991), In the Mouth of Madness (1994), The Addiction (1995), and Ravenous (1999), while Art-House Horror features Häxan (1922), Vampyr (1932), Eyes Without a Face (1960), Carnival of Souls (1962), Onibaba (1964), Night of the Living Dead (1968), Sisters (1973), Eraserhead (1977), House (1977), Suspiria (1977), Arrebato (1979), The Brood (1979), The Vanishing (1988), Cronos (1993), Cure (1997), Donnie Darko (2001), Trouble Every Day (2001), Antichrist (2009), and more. Lastly, Pre-Code horrors brings together ’30s features such as Freaks (1932), Island of Lost Souls (1932), The Old Dark House...
’90s Horror, Art-House Horror, and Pre-Code Horror
It’s October, which means you are likely crafting an endless queue of horror films to consume. When it comes to a single streaming service to dedicate your eyes to this month, The Criterion Channel takes the cake with three different series. First up, ’90s horror brings together such films as The Rapture (1991), In the Mouth of Madness (1994), The Addiction (1995), and Ravenous (1999), while Art-House Horror features Häxan (1922), Vampyr (1932), Eyes Without a Face (1960), Carnival of Souls (1962), Onibaba (1964), Night of the Living Dead (1968), Sisters (1973), Eraserhead (1977), House (1977), Suspiria (1977), Arrebato (1979), The Brood (1979), The Vanishing (1988), Cronos (1993), Cure (1997), Donnie Darko (2001), Trouble Every Day (2001), Antichrist (2009), and more. Lastly, Pre-Code horrors brings together ’30s features such as Freaks (1932), Island of Lost Souls (1932), The Old Dark House...
- 10/6/2023
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
October is the time for horror, which makes it a great time for independent movies.
As long as independent movies have existed, horror movies have provided a huge bulk of the films made by artists outside the studio system. It’s one of the cheapest and easiest genres to make, with some of the best potential to make a profit, and has unsurprisingly thrived in the independent film market. Many of the most important and acclaimed American horror movies were independent productions. “Night of the Living Dead” practically created the zombie film, while the original slasher “Halloween” was a tiny budget indie made for just $300,000. Sure, there are plenty of quality horror films made by studios, but nothing beats the grit and pure terror that great indie horror films can provide.
For the latest in our monthly column of streaming independent film recommendations, we took a look at the plethora...
As long as independent movies have existed, horror movies have provided a huge bulk of the films made by artists outside the studio system. It’s one of the cheapest and easiest genres to make, with some of the best potential to make a profit, and has unsurprisingly thrived in the independent film market. Many of the most important and acclaimed American horror movies were independent productions. “Night of the Living Dead” practically created the zombie film, while the original slasher “Halloween” was a tiny budget indie made for just $300,000. Sure, there are plenty of quality horror films made by studios, but nothing beats the grit and pure terror that great indie horror films can provide.
For the latest in our monthly column of streaming independent film recommendations, we took a look at the plethora...
- 10/4/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Shining Vale's second season premieres on Friday the 13th and pays tribute to classic horror films through new posters, celebrating the spookiest season of the year. The show follows the dysfunctional Phelps family as they move to a haunted house in Connecticut and face personal and supernatural conflicts. In the upcoming season, Pat returns home from a psychiatric hospital and tries to resolve family conflicts while discovering dark secrets within her new home.
The second season of Shining Vale is just around the corner, and its premiere coincides with an iconic date horror movies fans may easily recognize. The Starz series returns with new episodes this same month on Friday 13th, and is already celebrating Halloween with new posters that pay tribute to classic films of the genre. After a very well received and highly praised first season, the horror comedy will soon be back on the small screen with a second installment,...
The second season of Shining Vale is just around the corner, and its premiere coincides with an iconic date horror movies fans may easily recognize. The Starz series returns with new episodes this same month on Friday 13th, and is already celebrating Halloween with new posters that pay tribute to classic films of the genre. After a very well received and highly praised first season, the horror comedy will soon be back on the small screen with a second installment,...
- 10/3/2023
- by Maca Reynolds
- MovieWeb
Famous American actor Jake Gyllenhaal came from a family with a history in the film industry. Actor known for his roles in “Jack Ryan,” Jake was born in Los Angeles, California. Stephen Gyllenhaal is his father, while Naomi Gyllenhaal is his mother.
Maggie Gyllenhaal is one of his sister. He earned degrees from Columbia University and The Centre for Early Education before finishing his education at Harvard-Westlake School.
Jake Gyllenhaal is an actor, singer, and producer from the United States. His breakthrough roles were Homer Hickam in October Sky and a young guy with psychological issues in Donnie Darko.
From 2007 until 2009, he dated his Rendition co-star Reese Witherspoon. He also dated pop singer and songwriter Taylor Swift from October 2010 until March 2011.
He is well-known for his flexibility and range, having portrayed a variety of roles in genres of movies both tragedies and comedies. He has directed and produced many films in addition to performing.
Maggie Gyllenhaal is one of his sister. He earned degrees from Columbia University and The Centre for Early Education before finishing his education at Harvard-Westlake School.
Jake Gyllenhaal is an actor, singer, and producer from the United States. His breakthrough roles were Homer Hickam in October Sky and a young guy with psychological issues in Donnie Darko.
From 2007 until 2009, he dated his Rendition co-star Reese Witherspoon. He also dated pop singer and songwriter Taylor Swift from October 2010 until March 2011.
He is well-known for his flexibility and range, having portrayed a variety of roles in genres of movies both tragedies and comedies. He has directed and produced many films in addition to performing.
- 9/19/2023
- by Nida
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Jake Gyllenhaal is teasing an iconic partnership: starring in a film sister Maggie Gyllenhaal directs.
Maggie made her directorial debut with Oscar-nominated 2021 film “The Lost Daughter.” Jake told People magazine that he would “adore” to be directed by her.
“We talk all the time and we rely on each other,” Jake said. “She sees me for all of my stuff and she can bring that out in me. And I think I would show her vulnerability, probably, I haven’t been able to do onscreen and otherwise, because I trust her and I love her.”
Maggie and Jake have collaborated onscreen together but never behind the camera. The duo played brother and sister in “Donnie Darko” and starred in two films their father Stephen Gyllenhaal helmed, “A Dangerous Woman” and “Homegrown.”
Jake previously told InStyle magazine that he has a project in the works with Maggie directing.
“We actually talk...
Maggie made her directorial debut with Oscar-nominated 2021 film “The Lost Daughter.” Jake told People magazine that he would “adore” to be directed by her.
“We talk all the time and we rely on each other,” Jake said. “She sees me for all of my stuff and she can bring that out in me. And I think I would show her vulnerability, probably, I haven’t been able to do onscreen and otherwise, because I trust her and I love her.”
Maggie and Jake have collaborated onscreen together but never behind the camera. The duo played brother and sister in “Donnie Darko” and starred in two films their father Stephen Gyllenhaal helmed, “A Dangerous Woman” and “Homegrown.”
Jake previously told InStyle magazine that he has a project in the works with Maggie directing.
“We actually talk...
- 8/31/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Born in Houston, Texas, on August 18, 1952, Patrick Wayne Swayze was the son of Patsy Swayze, a choreographer, and Jesse Wayne Swayze, a draftsman at a chemical plant. Patrick honed his dancing skills at his mother’s dance school in their hometown of Houston.
Renowned for his captivating performances, Patrick Wayne Swayze was a multifaceted talent. As an actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter, Swayze left an indelible imprint on Hollywood with his unique ability to embody romantic, rugged, and comedic roles. His charm was so irresistible that he was deemed the “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine in 1991.
Related: 25 Sexiest Men of 2022 (on TV and Movies)
Beyond his acting prowess, he penned and performed the famous song “She’s Like the Wind,” further solidifying his place in the annals of entertainment.
From the passionate intensity of “Dirty Dancing“ to the adrenaline-fueled action of “Point Break,” Swayze’s diverse roles showcased his wide-ranging talent.
Renowned for his captivating performances, Patrick Wayne Swayze was a multifaceted talent. As an actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter, Swayze left an indelible imprint on Hollywood with his unique ability to embody romantic, rugged, and comedic roles. His charm was so irresistible that he was deemed the “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine in 1991.
Related: 25 Sexiest Men of 2022 (on TV and Movies)
Beyond his acting prowess, he penned and performed the famous song “She’s Like the Wind,” further solidifying his place in the annals of entertainment.
From the passionate intensity of “Dirty Dancing“ to the adrenaline-fueled action of “Point Break,” Swayze’s diverse roles showcased his wide-ranging talent.
- 8/24/2023
- by Israr Ahmed
- buddytv.com
When Is The Netflix Series The Fall Of The House Of Usher Coming? Well, in the early days when Hollywood was nothing but vast expanses of orange groves, and the cinematic industry found its epicenter in Fort Lee, New Jersey, they were already turning books into movies.
In 1899, they made the first movie based on a play by Shakespeare (called King John), and in 1909, they turned Victor Hugo’s book Les Misérables into the first long movie.
Some directors, like Alfred Hitchcock, mainly used stories from books to make their movies.
People like the idea because books have detailed stories and interesting characters, and when they see these on screen, it feels like the book is coming to life. But there’s a problem: people often say, “The book was better than the movie.”
A horror director named Mike Flanagan doesn’t worry too much about making the movie exactly like the book.
In 1899, they made the first movie based on a play by Shakespeare (called King John), and in 1909, they turned Victor Hugo’s book Les Misérables into the first long movie.
Some directors, like Alfred Hitchcock, mainly used stories from books to make their movies.
People like the idea because books have detailed stories and interesting characters, and when they see these on screen, it feels like the book is coming to life. But there’s a problem: people often say, “The book was better than the movie.”
A horror director named Mike Flanagan doesn’t worry too much about making the movie exactly like the book.
- 8/16/2023
- by Om Prakash Kaushal
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Director Richard Kelly, best known for Donnie Darko, talked about the film and his wish to redo the film with a bigger budget.
Renowned filmmaker Richard Kelly discussed his iconic film Donnie Darko and his struggles in the film industry during an interview with The Film Stage. Kelly also mentioned that he had been revisiting the world of Donnie Darko substantially, implying potential new content or expansions.
Related: Donnie Darko Takes Inspiration from a Virginian Urban Legend
"Well, yes, but I think there’s kind of, maybe, a lot I’m not allowed to say yet because I’ve been… revisiting that world substantially," Kelly said. He added, "So I’ll probably be talking about it for the rest of my life unless someone just finally tells me to stop. But yeah: I think that there’s so much going on in these movies that, in a way, I start to discover new things.
Renowned filmmaker Richard Kelly discussed his iconic film Donnie Darko and his struggles in the film industry during an interview with The Film Stage. Kelly also mentioned that he had been revisiting the world of Donnie Darko substantially, implying potential new content or expansions.
Related: Donnie Darko Takes Inspiration from a Virginian Urban Legend
"Well, yes, but I think there’s kind of, maybe, a lot I’m not allowed to say yet because I’ve been… revisiting that world substantially," Kelly said. He added, "So I’ll probably be talking about it for the rest of my life unless someone just finally tells me to stop. But yeah: I think that there’s so much going on in these movies that, in a way, I start to discover new things.
- 8/4/2023
- by Aman Goyal
- Comic Book Resources
Maggie Gyllenhaal, known for her acting career, will be directing a Netflix remake of the classic horror film Bride of Frankenstein. The film will star Christian Bale and Peter Sarsgaard, adding to the talented cast. Bride of Frankenstein is considered one of the greatest horror films, and Gyllenhaal's vision will draw inspiration from its captivating story.
Maggie Gyllenhaal will step behind the camera to direct an upcoming remake of the universally acclaimed classic horror flick Bride of Frankenstein (via World of Reel). This will mark Gyllenhaal's second directorial feature, following 2021's The Lost Daughter. The Netflix remake, currently titled The Bride, will reunite Gyllenhaal with her The Dark Knight co-star Christian Bale, who is set to star. Peter Sarsgaard, Gyllenhaal's husband, is also tied to the project in a starring role. Casting specifics are currently unknown, but the film will reportedly begin filming early next year.
The original 1935 James Whale...
Maggie Gyllenhaal will step behind the camera to direct an upcoming remake of the universally acclaimed classic horror flick Bride of Frankenstein (via World of Reel). This will mark Gyllenhaal's second directorial feature, following 2021's The Lost Daughter. The Netflix remake, currently titled The Bride, will reunite Gyllenhaal with her The Dark Knight co-star Christian Bale, who is set to star. Peter Sarsgaard, Gyllenhaal's husband, is also tied to the project in a starring role. Casting specifics are currently unknown, but the film will reportedly begin filming early next year.
The original 1935 James Whale...
- 8/3/2023
- by Patricia Abaroa
- MovieWeb
“Wake up.” On midnight of October 2, 1998, Donnie Darko (Jake Gyllenhaal) was awakened by a voice. Following the directions of the voice, he sleepwalks to where it's emanating from. On a golf course in the middle of the night, he meets a giant, menacing-looking rabbit telling him that the world will end in 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, and 12 seconds. The 2001 film Donnie Darko has become a cult classic with its intriguing yet perplexing storyline that includes time travel and a mysterious and even terrifying rabbit named Frank (James Duval). On June 29, 1995, a man is sitting on a windmill when he is met by an apparition in the form of a girl in a dress, appearing deceased, warning him that in 4 days, 17 hours, 26 minutes, and 31 seconds the world would end. In 2009, the follow-up to Donnie Darko – S. Darko – was released. And while the world didn’t end on what would have been July 4th,...
- 7/14/2023
- by Pierce Baugh
- Collider.com
The year 2001 was a remarkable year for cinema, with many diverse and innovative films that challenged, entertained, and inspired audiences. It can be considered as one of the best years in film history, with masterpieces from acclaimed directors such as David Lynch, Peter Jackson, Ridley Scott, Steven Soderbergh, and more. From fantasy to thriller, from comedy to drama, from animation to live-action, 2001 had something for everyone. In this article, we will explore some of the best movies of 2001, ranked according to their ratings and reviews. Let’s dive into each film and see what makes them so special.
10. Donnie Darko Donnie Darko Trailer
Donnie Darko is a cult classic that defies easy categorization. It is a dark and surreal tale of a troubled teenager who has visions of a mysterious rabbit named Frank, who tells him that the world will end in 28 days. The film mixes elements of science fiction,...
10. Donnie Darko Donnie Darko Trailer
Donnie Darko is a cult classic that defies easy categorization. It is a dark and surreal tale of a troubled teenager who has visions of a mysterious rabbit named Frank, who tells him that the world will end in 28 days. The film mixes elements of science fiction,...
- 7/14/2023
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Ever looked up the ending of a movie after you watched it? Well… you’re definitely not alone.
A formal list of the most confusing movies of all time has been assembled, according to how often the film’s title and “explained” is searched on the internet. After compiling a list of 150 films renowned for their puzzling plots and ambiguous endings, Im-a-puzzle‘s team analyzed searches that include a film title followed by “explained” in an effort to learn which top 15 films confused audiences the most.
Released in 2022, the list spans over six decades, beginning with Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” with the least amount of searches per month, totaling 4,200 searches. As the searches per month increase on the list, Christopher Nolan’s films land four of the 15 spots — including #1 for his 2020 puzzler “Tenet.” That film introduced the concept of “time inversion” and concerns different physical properties moving in different directions.
A formal list of the most confusing movies of all time has been assembled, according to how often the film’s title and “explained” is searched on the internet. After compiling a list of 150 films renowned for their puzzling plots and ambiguous endings, Im-a-puzzle‘s team analyzed searches that include a film title followed by “explained” in an effort to learn which top 15 films confused audiences the most.
Released in 2022, the list spans over six decades, beginning with Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” with the least amount of searches per month, totaling 4,200 searches. As the searches per month increase on the list, Christopher Nolan’s films land four of the 15 spots — including #1 for his 2020 puzzler “Tenet.” That film introduced the concept of “time inversion” and concerns different physical properties moving in different directions.
- 6/21/2023
- by Charna Flam
- The Wrap
Clockwise from Upper Left: Inception (Warner Bros.), The Usual Suspects (Universal), Arrival (Sony), The Shining (Warner Bros.), The Sixth Sense (Disney)Graphic: AVClub
The typical big-budget blockbuster has a formula that chugs along with a certain familiarity, whether it’s a buddy-cop dramedy, a CGI-overloaded superhero pic or an A-list action thriller.
The typical big-budget blockbuster has a formula that chugs along with a certain familiarity, whether it’s a buddy-cop dramedy, a CGI-overloaded superhero pic or an A-list action thriller.
- 6/13/2023
- by Stacie Hougland
- avclub.com
"Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut" immediately establishes itself as a different viewing experience from the original 2001 film, as Jake Gyllenhaal's teen protagonist rides his bike home in his pajamas to a new soundtrack song. Echo & The Bunnymen's "The Killing Moon" is such a signature needle drop that it feels a little off to hear it replaced by Inxs's "Never Tear Us Apart."
It's as if writer-director Richard Kelly is now cueing the audience through music that it's about to enter a new "Tangent Universe," apart from the Primary Universe, just as Donnie himself does in one interpretation of the film. That interpretation gets a stronger push in "Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut," which introduces those capitalized terms onscreen and pulls another soundtrack switcheroo later when it replaces composer Michael Andrews' recognizable "Liquid Spear Waltz" with a piece of opera music.
George Lucas famously changed a song at the end...
It's as if writer-director Richard Kelly is now cueing the audience through music that it's about to enter a new "Tangent Universe," apart from the Primary Universe, just as Donnie himself does in one interpretation of the film. That interpretation gets a stronger push in "Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut," which introduces those capitalized terms onscreen and pulls another soundtrack switcheroo later when it replaces composer Michael Andrews' recognizable "Liquid Spear Waltz" with a piece of opera music.
George Lucas famously changed a song at the end...
- 6/4/2023
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
Hollywood loves nothing more than movie sequels, because they come with ready-made audiences, but they aren't always as popular as the original movie or even remembered at all. If the first installment was widely successful, that can create some very high expectations to live up to, and not every sequel manages it.
Still, many movie studios will choose to make a sequel - even without the original actors or director - in an attempt to cash in on the success of their predecessors. It's a huge risk, and these ventures can end up crashing and burning, creating movie sequels that become critical and financial flops that fall quickly into obscurity.
Related: 10 Movie Sequels That Are Much Less Serious Than The Original
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
This sequel saw Dan Aykroyd return to play one-half of the iconic Blues Brothers, who embark on a "mission from God" to save their childhood orphanage and...
Still, many movie studios will choose to make a sequel - even without the original actors or director - in an attempt to cash in on the success of their predecessors. It's a huge risk, and these ventures can end up crashing and burning, creating movie sequels that become critical and financial flops that fall quickly into obscurity.
Related: 10 Movie Sequels That Are Much Less Serious Than The Original
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
This sequel saw Dan Aykroyd return to play one-half of the iconic Blues Brothers, who embark on a "mission from God" to save their childhood orphanage and...
- 5/14/2023
- by Bethany Gemmell
- ScreenRant.com
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant is the director's latest star-studded action movie, but it's a far more realistic outing than the director's used to, and it'd be easy to mistake the characters for being based on real-life people. Jake Gyllenhaal stars in the new Ritchie-directed movie, which continues the actor's action movie hot streak. However, The Covenant is completely different from anything the filmmaker has done before, and it sets a few precedents for the director. While Ritchie has always directed action movies, they're usually over-the-top and lean heavily into comedy, but that couldn't be further from the truth when it comes to The Covenant.
The action thriller is set during the war in Afghanistan and follows several U.S. Army soldiers and Afghan interpreters. The movie is not directly based on a true story, but it's clearly well-researched and looks so authentic. Not only is it Ritchie's first deadly serious and intense action movie,...
The action thriller is set during the war in Afghanistan and follows several U.S. Army soldiers and Afghan interpreters. The movie is not directly based on a true story, but it's clearly well-researched and looks so authentic. Not only is it Ritchie's first deadly serious and intense action movie,...
- 4/19/2023
- by Stephen Barker
- ScreenRant.com
"Crash" winning Best Picture over "Brokeback Mountain" is easily one of the biggest upsets in modern Oscar history. The Academy's decision was already highly contentious and has only aged like sour milk in the decades since. Ang Lee's tragic romance, on the other hand, remains a touchstone for positive queer representation in mainstream cinema. To dismiss it as the embodiment of the "Bury Your Gays" trope is to approach the film in a vacuum. At a time when homophobic humor intended to assuage the insecurities of straight audiences was commonplace in Hollywood, Lee and his "Brokeback" actors dared to take the story of two men falling in love seriously.
According to Deadline, the tale of cowboys Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist is getting a new lease on life thanks to a London stage production based on Annie Proulx's original 1997 short story (not Lee's movie). Mike Faist and...
According to Deadline, the tale of cowboys Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist is getting a new lease on life thanks to a London stage production based on Annie Proulx's original 1997 short story (not Lee's movie). Mike Faist and...
- 3/20/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Long before “Stranger Things” led to the rediscovery of “Running Up That Hill” and “The Last of Us” brought audiences back to a “Long Long Time” ago, cinema has hinged on famous needle drops throughout history.
Now, distributor and streaming platform Mubi’s award-winning audio-documentary series “Mubi Podcast” tunes into the best needle drops throughout film. Titled “Needle on the Record,” Season 3 dives into the unifying power of movie music and tells the stories behind some of cinema’s most renowned “needle drops,” defined as moments where filmmakers deployed pre-existing music instead of an original score. The third season premieres March 30, with new episodes releasing every Thursday.
Podcast host Rico Gagliano discusses famed needle drops with Noel Hogan of The Cranberries, Richard Kelly (“Donnie Darko”), Jena Malone (“The Hunger Games“), and iconic music supervisor Randall Poster (“The Wolf of Wall Street”), among other interviewees.
Per the official synopsis of the season,...
Now, distributor and streaming platform Mubi’s award-winning audio-documentary series “Mubi Podcast” tunes into the best needle drops throughout film. Titled “Needle on the Record,” Season 3 dives into the unifying power of movie music and tells the stories behind some of cinema’s most renowned “needle drops,” defined as moments where filmmakers deployed pre-existing music instead of an original score. The third season premieres March 30, with new episodes releasing every Thursday.
Podcast host Rico Gagliano discusses famed needle drops with Noel Hogan of The Cranberries, Richard Kelly (“Donnie Darko”), Jena Malone (“The Hunger Games“), and iconic music supervisor Randall Poster (“The Wolf of Wall Street”), among other interviewees.
Per the official synopsis of the season,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Jena Malone has opened up about being sexually assaulted while working on The Hunger Games franchise.
Malone joined the film saga in its second instalment Catching Fire. She played Johanna Mason, the female tribute from District 7.
On Tuesday (28 February), Malone shared a photo to Instagram that she took after filming wrapped on the series’ fourth and final film, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.
The Donnie Darko star began her post on Instagram with a “trigger warning”.
“This photo was taken right after I wrapped Mockingjay Part Two and I had to say goodbye to everyone on set,” she wrote.
“We were shooting in a beautiful estate in the countryside of France and I asked the driver to let me out in this field so I could cry and capture this moment.
“Even tho this time in Paris was extremely hard for me, was going thru a bad break-up...
Malone joined the film saga in its second instalment Catching Fire. She played Johanna Mason, the female tribute from District 7.
On Tuesday (28 February), Malone shared a photo to Instagram that she took after filming wrapped on the series’ fourth and final film, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.
The Donnie Darko star began her post on Instagram with a “trigger warning”.
“This photo was taken right after I wrapped Mockingjay Part Two and I had to say goodbye to everyone on set,” she wrote.
“We were shooting in a beautiful estate in the countryside of France and I asked the driver to let me out in this field so I could cry and capture this moment.
“Even tho this time in Paris was extremely hard for me, was going thru a bad break-up...
- 3/2/2023
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - Film
It’s a long, treacherous road for child stars. Many don’t make it to adulthood unscathed, and rarely with a respected career to show for it. Much like Kristen Stewart or Daniel Radcliffe, however, Jena Malone has comfortably moved into a mature body of work that runs the gamut from auteur-driven indies (to stay relevant) with a smattering of popular studio fare (to stay afloat).
Once a precocious kid who brought unexpected gravitas to box office hits like “Contact” (1997) and “Stepmom” (1998), Malone successfully transitioned into arty indie darling with her turn in “Donnie Darko” (2001). Since then, she’s excelled in everything from horror to sci-fi to period comedies, bringing her unique screen presence to “The Neon Demon” and “The Hunger Games” without missing a beat.
So, what’s her secret?
“Maybe I sold my soul to the independent film devil, and I’ve been moderately sacrificing my blood every new moon or something.
Once a precocious kid who brought unexpected gravitas to box office hits like “Contact” (1997) and “Stepmom” (1998), Malone successfully transitioned into arty indie darling with her turn in “Donnie Darko” (2001). Since then, she’s excelled in everything from horror to sci-fi to period comedies, bringing her unique screen presence to “The Neon Demon” and “The Hunger Games” without missing a beat.
So, what’s her secret?
“Maybe I sold my soul to the independent film devil, and I’ve been moderately sacrificing my blood every new moon or something.
- 2/8/2023
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
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"Scream" queen Drew Barrymore got in touch with her horror-movie roots during an interview with Allison Williams on the former's daytime talk show. Stepping into the role of the villain, Barrymore dressed up in a realistic M3GAN costume to surprise Williams, who plays the inventor of the titular robot doll in "M3GAN." "Hi Allison. Do you want to hang out?" Barrymore asks Williams in a preview clip from "The Drew Barrymore Show"'s Jan. 25 episode. Williams replies skeptically, "I'm not sure."
Fully embracing the killer android's signature style, Barrymore kneels beside Williams in a tan dress, white tights, and a blond wig. "How did you come up with my name?" she asks in a breathy imitation of M3GAN's voice. Williams replies, "It's short for Model 3 Generative Android. It's M3GAN for short."
Williams later...
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"Scream" queen Drew Barrymore got in touch with her horror-movie roots during an interview with Allison Williams on the former's daytime talk show. Stepping into the role of the villain, Barrymore dressed up in a realistic M3GAN costume to surprise Williams, who plays the inventor of the titular robot doll in "M3GAN." "Hi Allison. Do you want to hang out?" Barrymore asks Williams in a preview clip from "The Drew Barrymore Show"'s Jan. 25 episode. Williams replies skeptically, "I'm not sure."
Fully embracing the killer android's signature style, Barrymore kneels beside Williams in a tan dress, white tights, and a blond wig. "How did you come up with my name?" she asks in a breathy imitation of M3GAN's voice. Williams replies, "It's short for Model 3 Generative Android. It's M3GAN for short."
Williams later...
- 1/24/2023
- by Chanel Vargas
- Popsugar.com
Comedian Jonah Ray discusses his favorite year in cinema (1994) with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Airport (1970)
Airport 1975 (1975)
Airport ’77 (1977)
Airplane! (1980)
Basket Case (1982)
Destroy All Neighbors (Tbd)
Satanic Hispanics (2022)
Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022)
Black Christmas (1974) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s franchise power rankings
Tales From The Crypt (1972)
Donnie Darko (2001)
Pooka! (2018)
Pooka Lives! (2020)
Harvey (1950) – Joe Dante’s trailer commentary
Ed Wood (1994)
Black Dynamite (2009)
Bride Of The Monster (1955) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
Glen Or Glenda (1953)
Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957)
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Frankenweenie (2012)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Dumb And Dumber (1994)
Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery (1997)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
The Mask (1994)
Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)
Scream (1996)
Evil Laugh (1986)
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Clerks (1994)
The Search For One-Eye Jimmy (1994)
Cabin Boy (1994)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Scary Movie 4...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Airport (1970)
Airport 1975 (1975)
Airport ’77 (1977)
Airplane! (1980)
Basket Case (1982)
Destroy All Neighbors (Tbd)
Satanic Hispanics (2022)
Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022)
Black Christmas (1974) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s franchise power rankings
Tales From The Crypt (1972)
Donnie Darko (2001)
Pooka! (2018)
Pooka Lives! (2020)
Harvey (1950) – Joe Dante’s trailer commentary
Ed Wood (1994)
Black Dynamite (2009)
Bride Of The Monster (1955) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
Glen Or Glenda (1953)
Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957)
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Frankenweenie (2012)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Dumb And Dumber (1994)
Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery (1997)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
The Mask (1994)
Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)
Scream (1996)
Evil Laugh (1986)
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
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- 1/17/2023
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
"Donnie Darko," the 2001 Richard Kelly-directed mind-bender of a movie about time travel, death, and the dreadfully existential experience that is high school is memorable for many reasons. Today, if you so much as mention the cult film, images of Frank the rabbit and his shot-out eye immediately come to mind. Frank is the stuff of nightmares, enhancing the movie's atmosphere with his mysterious and ominous presence in the title character's life. However, Frank's creepiness is only one part — albeit a big one — of the film's peculiarities, none of which would be anywhere near as effective if it weren't for one major thing: the music.
The score for "Donnie Darko" is perhaps just as memorable as Frank, that pesky jet engine, the incredible finale, and that one uncomfortable scene in Donnie's (Jake Gyllenhaal) therapist's office. It is the thing that sets the tone for the entire movie, kicking things off...
The score for "Donnie Darko" is perhaps just as memorable as Frank, that pesky jet engine, the incredible finale, and that one uncomfortable scene in Donnie's (Jake Gyllenhaal) therapist's office. It is the thing that sets the tone for the entire movie, kicking things off...
- 1/9/2023
- by Miyako Pleines
- Slash Film
Donnie Darko is your typical moody teenage boy. He also happens to frequently converse with a giant bunny rabbit named Frank (James Duval) and thinks the world is going to end in approximately 28 days — just read his forearm! He is also pretty sure that time travel is real, and that the crazy old lady who the neighborhood kids have nicknamed "Grandma Death" (Patience Cleveland) somehow holds the key to understanding all of this.
As the main character of Richard Kelly's 2001 film "Donnie Darko," Donnie's psyche is on full display as viewers watch him struggle to understand his true purpose in life after a gigantic jet engine falls off a plane and smashes into his room one night while he's out sleepwalking. When it was first released, the movie bombed at the box office — it only made a little over 500,000 against a 4 million budget (ouch) — but it has gone on...
As the main character of Richard Kelly's 2001 film "Donnie Darko," Donnie's psyche is on full display as viewers watch him struggle to understand his true purpose in life after a gigantic jet engine falls off a plane and smashes into his room one night while he's out sleepwalking. When it was first released, the movie bombed at the box office — it only made a little over 500,000 against a 4 million budget (ouch) — but it has gone on...
- 1/4/2023
- by Miyako Pleines
- Slash Film
The soundtrack to "Donnie Darko" is among my all-time favorite movie soundtracks, and I'm surely not alone in this. Not only is the score by Michael Andrews hauntingly beautiful, but the licensed songs played throughout are New Wave gems. Seriously, what other movie soundtrack has The Church, Oingo Boingo, and Joy Division on it?
However, the most memorable inclusion on the "Donnie Darko" soundtrack had to be not one, but two songs from English pop duo Tears for Fears -- one was the famous Andrews and Gary Jules cover of "Mad World," while the other was the studio version of "Head Over Heels." It's hard to separate either song from the film anymore, and the way they are both integrated into the film shows how carefully constructed each element of Richard Kelly's movie is.
That being said, both the "Mad World" cover and "Head Over Heels" could have easily...
However, the most memorable inclusion on the "Donnie Darko" soundtrack had to be not one, but two songs from English pop duo Tears for Fears -- one was the famous Andrews and Gary Jules cover of "Mad World," while the other was the studio version of "Head Over Heels." It's hard to separate either song from the film anymore, and the way they are both integrated into the film shows how carefully constructed each element of Richard Kelly's movie is.
That being said, both the "Mad World" cover and "Head Over Heels" could have easily...
- 1/3/2023
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
Jake Gyllenhaal is in negotiations to star in “Presumed Innocent,” the upcoming Apple TV+ limited series that hails from David E. Kelley, J.J. Abrams and Dustin Thomason.
Based on Scott Turow’s 1987 novel of the same name, “Presumed Innocent” tells the story of a horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office when one of its own is suspected of the crime, and explores obsession, sex, politics and the power and limits of love, as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together.
Gyllenhaal will play Rusty Sabich, the fervent prosecutor accused of killing his close colleague after evidence begins to point in his direction.
“Presumed Innocent” was ordered to series in February. Kelley is adapting the novel for television and will serve as showrunner, and executive producers for via David E. Kelley Productions with Matthew Tinker. Abrams executive produces along with Rachel Rusch Rich for Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions.
Based on Scott Turow’s 1987 novel of the same name, “Presumed Innocent” tells the story of a horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office when one of its own is suspected of the crime, and explores obsession, sex, politics and the power and limits of love, as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together.
Gyllenhaal will play Rusty Sabich, the fervent prosecutor accused of killing his close colleague after evidence begins to point in his direction.
“Presumed Innocent” was ordered to series in February. Kelley is adapting the novel for television and will serve as showrunner, and executive producers for via David E. Kelley Productions with Matthew Tinker. Abrams executive produces along with Rachel Rusch Rich for Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions.
- 12/8/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
In the way of story building around dreams and space, Christopher Nolan is an auteur of the craft, which was seen with 2010's Inception. Dream sequences aren't too uncommon in films and television, but the genre of magical realism combines surreal themes within a dream-like setting.
Some films within the magic realism genre can be the sweetest of dreams, vibrant colors, and lovely stories. However, other movies can be disturbing nightmares too peculiar to even fathom, and Redditors addressed the best of the bunch.
Last Year At Marienbad (1961) Stream On Kanopy
Many groundbreaking films emerged from the French New Wave cinema movement, but Alain Resnais's Last Year at Marienbad is a delightful masterpiece. Reddit user ryanallbaugh thinks the film feels "very unsettling, like a strange dream that's hard to shake when you wake up."
The Left Bank film not only delves into the realness of dreams, but that of memory.
Some films within the magic realism genre can be the sweetest of dreams, vibrant colors, and lovely stories. However, other movies can be disturbing nightmares too peculiar to even fathom, and Redditors addressed the best of the bunch.
Last Year At Marienbad (1961) Stream On Kanopy
Many groundbreaking films emerged from the French New Wave cinema movement, but Alain Resnais's Last Year at Marienbad is a delightful masterpiece. Reddit user ryanallbaugh thinks the film feels "very unsettling, like a strange dream that's hard to shake when you wake up."
The Left Bank film not only delves into the realness of dreams, but that of memory.
- 12/1/2022
- by Elana Marino
- ScreenRant.com
As Don't Worry Darling and Batgirl both proved earlier this year, not every movie gets a fair chance to be a success, the former because of the controversy that overshadowed its release and the latter because it was decided to leave the movie unreleased, ostensibly for financial reasons.
They're far from the only movies undermined by bad press and studio meddling, though. From 2017's Justice League to the ill-fated Artemis Fowl movie, there are several movies Redditors think had no chance of ever working out.
Artemis Fowl (2020) Available On Disney+
Combining an immensely popular Young Adult series with a popular director in the form of Kenneth Brannagh should have been a sure-fire recipe for success for the Artemis Fowl movie, but, for some, it only took the release of a trailer that showed the titular genius surfing to signal it wasn't going to work. Redditor Louiebox comments, "if there was...
They're far from the only movies undermined by bad press and studio meddling, though. From 2017's Justice League to the ill-fated Artemis Fowl movie, there are several movies Redditors think had no chance of ever working out.
Artemis Fowl (2020) Available On Disney+
Combining an immensely popular Young Adult series with a popular director in the form of Kenneth Brannagh should have been a sure-fire recipe for success for the Artemis Fowl movie, but, for some, it only took the release of a trailer that showed the titular genius surfing to signal it wasn't going to work. Redditor Louiebox comments, "if there was...
- 11/27/2022
- by Jordan Woods
- ScreenRant.com
Richard Kelly’s Donnie Darko is a true cult film. Having premiered at Sundance back in 2001, it was released to theatres via a small company called Newmarket Films, and given that it opened in the wake of 9/11, it came and went with nary a trace. In fact, the company came close to sending it direct-to-video, but in the end, Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas, who had made Memento for the company, pushed them to give it a release. While it barely made any money in theaters, something interesting happened once it hit VHS/DVD – it started to sell – a lot. People would rent the movie, lured in by the intriguing cover art and the presence of Drew Barrymore and Jake Gyllenhaal (then best known for October Sky and Bubble Boy), and watch it over and over. Indeed, word began to spread through college campuses and online about this weird sci-fi flick set in the 80s,...
- 10/19/2022
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
It's likely you've seen his face at the bottoms of your favorite articles, perhaps next to a portrait of Mara Wilson, entreating you to click on an article asking "Where are they now?" Jonathan Lipnicki is here. And he seems to be more enthused about his craft than he ever was.
Lipnicki, as those watching movies in the mid-1990s likely recall, began acting at the age of five, starring as the adorable young moppet Ray, son of Dorothy (Renée Zellweger) in Cameron Crowe's 1996 film "Jerry Maguire." Throughout his childhood, Lipnicki appeared regularly in a series of high-profile family films, including several nostalgic classics like "Stuart Little," "Dr. Dolittle," and "Like Mike." With each project, his parents were always cautious to ask if he wanted to act more. He always did. As a teen, Lipnicki attended school, but, having been bitten by the acting bug, continued to look for work throughout.
Lipnicki, as those watching movies in the mid-1990s likely recall, began acting at the age of five, starring as the adorable young moppet Ray, son of Dorothy (Renée Zellweger) in Cameron Crowe's 1996 film "Jerry Maguire." Throughout his childhood, Lipnicki appeared regularly in a series of high-profile family films, including several nostalgic classics like "Stuart Little," "Dr. Dolittle," and "Like Mike." With each project, his parents were always cautious to ask if he wanted to act more. He always did. As a teen, Lipnicki attended school, but, having been bitten by the acting bug, continued to look for work throughout.
- 9/19/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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