Insights From Stunt Coordinator Garrett Warren On ‘Road House’ (Photo Credit – Instagram)
‘Road House’ made its global debut on March 8, 2024, premiering at South by Southwest as the opening night feature. Amazon MGM Studios dropped it on Prime Video on March 21, 2024. The film received a mixed bag of reviews from critics. While some hailed Gyllenhaal’s performance, others slammed the script. Of particular note, cinematographer Henry Braham crafted a one-of-a-kind handheld gimbal akin to a robotic arm, capable of replicating the stabilizing prowess of a Steadicam. This innovation allowed for breathtaking shots, even aboard a speedboat.
As Dalton finds the spark to confront McGregor and his nepotistic underworld boss (played skillfully by Billy Magnussen), the climax unfolds mainly on boats. These vessels crash, explode, narrowly miss swimmers, and smash into the Road House. The film faced balancing practical effects at high speeds, slower sequences, wirework, and visual effects. “Road House” strived...
‘Road House’ made its global debut on March 8, 2024, premiering at South by Southwest as the opening night feature. Amazon MGM Studios dropped it on Prime Video on March 21, 2024. The film received a mixed bag of reviews from critics. While some hailed Gyllenhaal’s performance, others slammed the script. Of particular note, cinematographer Henry Braham crafted a one-of-a-kind handheld gimbal akin to a robotic arm, capable of replicating the stabilizing prowess of a Steadicam. This innovation allowed for breathtaking shots, even aboard a speedboat.
As Dalton finds the spark to confront McGregor and his nepotistic underworld boss (played skillfully by Billy Magnussen), the climax unfolds mainly on boats. These vessels crash, explode, narrowly miss swimmers, and smash into the Road House. The film faced balancing practical effects at high speeds, slower sequences, wirework, and visual effects. “Road House” strived...
- 4/3/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
There’s a moment in “Road House,” at a low point for Jake Gyllenhaal’s haunted ex-UFC fighter turned bouncer Dalton, where he’s been slapped around by crazed mob enforcer (Conor McGregor) and is ready to give up and leave. McGregor watches him go with a bloodthirsty grin (plus a lot of actual blood) on his face and says, “There’s something wrong with you. Me too.”
It’s a threat, a nod of respect, and a bit of a thesis for how the film’s action works. There’s something wrong (in the best way) with everyone in “Road House,” from the stars to the stunt team to director Doug Limon and cinematographer Henry Braham, who designed his own handheld gimbal that looks like a robotic arm and responds like a Steadicam’s stabilizers but is able to be thrown around a speedboat (presumably along with the...
It’s a threat, a nod of respect, and a bit of a thesis for how the film’s action works. There’s something wrong (in the best way) with everyone in “Road House,” from the stars to the stunt team to director Doug Limon and cinematographer Henry Braham, who designed his own handheld gimbal that looks like a robotic arm and responds like a Steadicam’s stabilizers but is able to be thrown around a speedboat (presumably along with the...
- 3/31/2024
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
Atomos has reacted to the recent announcement that Nikon Corporation is to acquire Red.com, LLC, hailing it as great news for the industry, and defining it as an “explosion of innovation”. Read the press release below.
Red & Nikon: A Possible Synergy
I am particularly pleased for Nikon, as they were one of the first companies to listen to us and go out of their way to give us a clean Hdmi feed from their DSLRs, helping us to give birth to the Ninja monitor recorder. It is thanks to their belief and cooperation that Atomos has become the strong brand it is today.
Jeromy Young, Co-founder and CEO of Atomos Atomos Welcomes Nikon’s Acquisition of Red
Atomos has reacted to the recent announcement that Nikon Corporation is to acquire Red.com, LLC, hailing it as great news for the industry. Jeromy Young, Co-founder of Atomos, who returned...
Red & Nikon: A Possible Synergy
I am particularly pleased for Nikon, as they were one of the first companies to listen to us and go out of their way to give us a clean Hdmi feed from their DSLRs, helping us to give birth to the Ninja monitor recorder. It is thanks to their belief and cooperation that Atomos has become the strong brand it is today.
Jeromy Young, Co-founder and CEO of Atomos Atomos Welcomes Nikon’s Acquisition of Red
Atomos has reacted to the recent announcement that Nikon Corporation is to acquire Red.com, LLC, hailing it as great news for the industry. Jeromy Young, Co-founder of Atomos, who returned...
- 3/21/2024
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
As the new year begins, there’s anticipation for the launch of a new cinematic universe centered around DC characters, known as Dcu. While the previous Dceu concluded with the relatively successful ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,’ most of its movies didn’t perform well. This led to Gunn and Safran being brought in to reboot Dcu, with ‘Superman’ being a highly anticipated project, despite ‘Creature Commandos’ releasing first.
After much speculation, Gunn happily announced that ‘Superman’ began filming on February 29th, coinciding with Superman’s birthday. Although filming started at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, there’s a buzz about another undisclosed location leaked by Daniel Richtman. Richtman suggests that Corenswet filmed scenes in Norway, possibly for the Fortress of Solitude.
According to DanielRPK, they've been filming scenes of David Corenswet in Norway and Fortress of Solitude for 'Superman' pic.twitter.com/D9PMLmlSaP
— Dcu Updates (@DCU_Updates...
After much speculation, Gunn happily announced that ‘Superman’ began filming on February 29th, coinciding with Superman’s birthday. Although filming started at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, there’s a buzz about another undisclosed location leaked by Daniel Richtman. Richtman suggests that Corenswet filmed scenes in Norway, possibly for the Fortress of Solitude.
According to DanielRPK, they've been filming scenes of David Corenswet in Norway and Fortress of Solitude for 'Superman' pic.twitter.com/D9PMLmlSaP
— Dcu Updates (@DCU_Updates...
- 3/5/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
With the start of the new year, we can look forward to the start of a new cinematic universe based on DC characters – Dcu. And while Dceu ended its run with a somewhat successful ‘Aquman and the Lost Kingdom, ‘ the fact still remains that the majority of the movies have flopped. This is why Gunn and Safran were called in to take over the reins of the newly rebooted Dcu, and they have plenty of projects on their release calendar, but none is as talked about as ‘Superman,’ a true beginning of Dcu despite the fact that ‘Creature commandos’ are releasing first.
Now after months of speculation and planning, Gunn was overjoyed to announce that ‘Superman’ has begun principal photography on February 29th which is, coincidentally, Superman’s birthday. Even though filming was set to begin at Trilith Studios in Atlanta it seems that notable leaker and scooper Daniel Richtman...
Now after months of speculation and planning, Gunn was overjoyed to announce that ‘Superman’ has begun principal photography on February 29th which is, coincidentally, Superman’s birthday. Even though filming was set to begin at Trilith Studios in Atlanta it seems that notable leaker and scooper Daniel Richtman...
- 3/5/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Following the conclusion of the Dceu with the release of ‘Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom,’ James Gunn has been diligently preparing for the production of ‘Superman: Legacy,’ an upcoming Superman movie that both Gunn and Safran view as the true starting point of the Dcu, despite ‘Creature Commandos’ being released earlier.
Known for his active presence on social media, Gunn frequently engages with fans, addressing questions, dispelling rumors, and offering valuable insights into the anticipated final product. Fans are particularly eager about the cast members, with Gunn stating that over 90% of the cast is already confirmed. Another aspect generating excitement is the selection of technical personnel poised to elevate ‘Superman: Legacy’ into the cinematic masterpiece envisioned by Gunn.
Responding to inquiries on Threads about potential cinematographers for the project, Gunn enthusiastically revealed that Henry Braham, a cinematographer he has previously collaborated with, is set to take on the role.
Henry Braham,...
Known for his active presence on social media, Gunn frequently engages with fans, addressing questions, dispelling rumors, and offering valuable insights into the anticipated final product. Fans are particularly eager about the cast members, with Gunn stating that over 90% of the cast is already confirmed. Another aspect generating excitement is the selection of technical personnel poised to elevate ‘Superman: Legacy’ into the cinematic masterpiece envisioned by Gunn.
Responding to inquiries on Threads about potential cinematographers for the project, Gunn enthusiastically revealed that Henry Braham, a cinematographer he has previously collaborated with, is set to take on the role.
Henry Braham,...
- 1/20/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Ever since the Dceu concluded with the reBit lease of ‘Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom’ Gunn has been working tirelessly to start production on ‘Superman: Legacy’ an upcoming Superman movie that both Gunn and Safran consider the true beginning of the Dcu despite ‘Creature Commandos’ being released first.
Gunn is quite active on social media, and more often than not, he answers fan questions and debunks rumors, as well as provides useful insights regarding what the finished product might be like. The aspect of the movie that fans are most excited about are certainly the cast members (and Gunn claims that he has more than 90% of the cast locked in) and the technical personnel set to transform ‘Superman: Legacy’ into a prime movie Gunn imagines it to be.
Gunn was recently asked on Threads about potential names that might serve as cinematographers for the upcoming project, and Gunn was more than...
Gunn is quite active on social media, and more often than not, he answers fan questions and debunks rumors, as well as provides useful insights regarding what the finished product might be like. The aspect of the movie that fans are most excited about are certainly the cast members (and Gunn claims that he has more than 90% of the cast locked in) and the technical personnel set to transform ‘Superman: Legacy’ into a prime movie Gunn imagines it to be.
Gunn was recently asked on Threads about potential names that might serve as cinematographers for the upcoming project, and Gunn was more than...
- 1/20/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The Flash was shot by Henry Braham, Bsc on the Red Monstro and Ranger Monstro 8K Vv. Braham, as usual, utilized one of the most intriguing stabilizers of the market. Here’s what we know about the rental-only Stabileye Nano.
Stabileye Nano: The Hero of ‘The Flash’ The Flash: Shot by Henry Braham, Bsc
Henry Braham, Bsc, served as the cinematographer on esteemed projects such as “The Suicide Squad,” “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “The Flash.” Additionally, he worked on “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” Henry also recently wrapped up work on a lm titled “The Instigators.” On many projects, Braham, who is a fan of Red Digital Cinema cameras, utilized a unique stabilizer developed by Stabileye (the Nano version). The Stabileye Nano was specially made for The Suicide Squad and was paired with the Komodo. For The Flash, Braham used a similar setup.
Stabileye Nano: The Hero of ‘The Flash’ The Flash: Shot by Henry Braham, Bsc
Henry Braham, Bsc, served as the cinematographer on esteemed projects such as “The Suicide Squad,” “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “The Flash.” Additionally, he worked on “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” Henry also recently wrapped up work on a lm titled “The Instigators.” On many projects, Braham, who is a fan of Red Digital Cinema cameras, utilized a unique stabilizer developed by Stabileye (the Nano version). The Stabileye Nano was specially made for The Suicide Squad and was paired with the Komodo. For The Flash, Braham used a similar setup.
- 8/15/2023
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
Despite sporting a running time (no pun intended) of over two and a half hours, The Flash manages to provide the character with a solid and satisfying stand-alone adventure that does the property justice.
The DC Extended Cinematic Universe (Dcecu) is expanded exponentially when Barry Allen (aka The Flash) travels back in time to “correct” certain events in his past. This inadvertently creates a cascading butterfly effect that threatens the reality that Barry finds himself trapped in – a world without heroes – in which General Zod (Michael Shannon) is on the verge of conquering. That is, unless Barry can convince Batman to don his cowl once again to liberate a certain incarcerated Kryptonian (albeit not the one he is expecting).
Director Andy Muschietti’s film retains the somberness of his previous offerings in the horror genre – Mama (2013), It (2017), and It Chapter Two (2017) – however, it also manages to overcome many of the...
The DC Extended Cinematic Universe (Dcecu) is expanded exponentially when Barry Allen (aka The Flash) travels back in time to “correct” certain events in his past. This inadvertently creates a cascading butterfly effect that threatens the reality that Barry finds himself trapped in – a world without heroes – in which General Zod (Michael Shannon) is on the verge of conquering. That is, unless Barry can convince Batman to don his cowl once again to liberate a certain incarcerated Kryptonian (albeit not the one he is expecting).
Director Andy Muschietti’s film retains the somberness of his previous offerings in the horror genre – Mama (2013), It (2017), and It Chapter Two (2017) – however, it also manages to overcome many of the...
- 6/16/2023
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
When director Andy Muschietti came on board DC’s “The Flash,” he knew the tonal balance he wanted to strike. “We wanted to make a stylized movie that was at the same time realistic,” he told IndieWire’s Filmmaker Toolkit podcast. Although “The Flash” incorporates aspects of earlier DC releases (most notably Tim Burton‘s 1989 “Batman” and various movies from the Zack Snyder-verse), Muschietti’s approach is both funnier and less fanciful, with the comedy rooted in behavior and the design elements extrapolated more from reality than Burton and Snyder’s more deliberately artificial films.
Part of how Muschietti achieved the balance had to do with his and cinematographer Henry Braham’s approach to coverage. Rather than force the actors into pre-planned blocking, Muschietti and Braham devised a system by which the camera would be handheld yet stabilized, giving the actors the freedom to move where they wanted. “[This approach] gives...
Part of how Muschietti achieved the balance had to do with his and cinematographer Henry Braham’s approach to coverage. Rather than force the actors into pre-planned blocking, Muschietti and Braham devised a system by which the camera would be handheld yet stabilized, giving the actors the freedom to move where they wanted. “[This approach] gives...
- 6/16/2023
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
The Flash Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. Tm & © DC Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/ & © DC Comics (L-R) Ezra Miller as The Flash, Michael Keaton as Batman and Ezra Miller as The Flash in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “The Flash,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
When Barry Allen, A.K.A. The Flash finds he can use his superpowers to travel back in time, he races back to save his family. But he soon learns that changing something in one timeline affects the multiverse—he’s now in a world with his younger self, a very different Batman and a Kryptonian he’s never met. With General Zod poised to destroy Earth, can Barry and this new team save the world and reset the universe? Warner Bros. Pictures presents “The Flash,” the DC Superhero’s first ever standalone movie. Only in theaters June 16.
The Advance Screening is on Monday,...
When Barry Allen, A.K.A. The Flash finds he can use his superpowers to travel back in time, he races back to save his family. But he soon learns that changing something in one timeline affects the multiverse—he’s now in a world with his younger self, a very different Batman and a Kryptonian he’s never met. With General Zod poised to destroy Earth, can Barry and this new team save the world and reset the universe? Warner Bros. Pictures presents “The Flash,” the DC Superhero’s first ever standalone movie. Only in theaters June 16.
The Advance Screening is on Monday,...
- 6/6/2023
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Chris Pratt and James Gunn have never been happier to do press together.
As has been well-documented, there was once a time where they weren’t going to get the opportunity to cap their Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy with one another, so the chance to share a few more laughs and bust each other’s chops is all the more satisfying, especially before Gunn departs the MCU for the Dcu.
Any day now, Pratt also expects to hear from another MCU mainstay, the lovably foul-mouthed Samuel L. Jackson, since Peter Quill landed the MCU’s first F-bomb in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. But the Minnesota-born, Washington-raised actor admits that the whole situation is a bit overblown, much like when network shows such as NYPD Blue and Chicago Hope were lauded for saying the word “shit” for the first time on broadcast television.
“It’s funny that that...
As has been well-documented, there was once a time where they weren’t going to get the opportunity to cap their Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy with one another, so the chance to share a few more laughs and bust each other’s chops is all the more satisfying, especially before Gunn departs the MCU for the Dcu.
Any day now, Pratt also expects to hear from another MCU mainstay, the lovably foul-mouthed Samuel L. Jackson, since Peter Quill landed the MCU’s first F-bomb in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. But the Minnesota-born, Washington-raised actor admits that the whole situation is a bit overblown, much like when network shows such as NYPD Blue and Chicago Hope were lauded for saying the word “shit” for the first time on broadcast television.
“It’s funny that that...
- 5/1/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hitting theaters on June 16th is the long-awaited film, The Flash.
The film was screened at CinemaCon on Tuesday and below are some of the reactions.
The Flash is hands down one of the best superhero films of all time. No joke, The Flash is the ultimate movie going experience as it has a little bit of everything! Action, emotion, heart, humor and plenty of nostalgia. Ezra Miller is phenomenal as dual Barry Allens. Michael… pic.twitter.com/F7SHA30vZM
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) April 26, 2023
Just saw the first ever public screening of The Flash at CinemaCon. It is a dazzling trip thru time as the DC universe indeed flashes before our eyes. Not just a great new addition to DC but a wild and surprising tribute to what came before. A triumph for Ezra and Keatons return.
— Pete Hammond (@DeadlinePete) April 26, 2023
I’m honestly floored it’s this good.
The film was screened at CinemaCon on Tuesday and below are some of the reactions.
The Flash is hands down one of the best superhero films of all time. No joke, The Flash is the ultimate movie going experience as it has a little bit of everything! Action, emotion, heart, humor and plenty of nostalgia. Ezra Miller is phenomenal as dual Barry Allens. Michael… pic.twitter.com/F7SHA30vZM
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) April 26, 2023
Just saw the first ever public screening of The Flash at CinemaCon. It is a dazzling trip thru time as the DC universe indeed flashes before our eyes. Not just a great new addition to DC but a wild and surprising tribute to what came before. A triumph for Ezra and Keatons return.
— Pete Hammond (@DeadlinePete) April 26, 2023
I’m honestly floored it’s this good.
- 4/26/2023
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Check out the stellar new trailer for The Flash.
Directed by Andy Muschietti, Ezra Miller reprises their role as Barry Allen in the DC Super Hero’s first-ever standalone feature film.
Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?...
Directed by Andy Muschietti, Ezra Miller reprises their role as Barry Allen in the DC Super Hero’s first-ever standalone feature film.
Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?...
- 2/13/2023
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 returns. The film was shot on Red V-Raptor by the Red shooter, Henry Braham, Bsc. IMAX categorized the film as “Filmed for IMAX” and released an ‘IMAX trailer’. Hence, it can be concluded that the V-Raptor is a part of the “Filmed in IMAX” program, as an IMAX-certified camera.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Shot on the Red V-Raptor Henry Braham, James Gunn, and Red Digital Cinema
Cinematographer Henry Braham, Bsc has been using Red cameras as his main weapon of choice when shooting James Gunn’s blockbusters. They both looked to the Red Weapon 8K Dragon Vv sensor for the Guardians sequel. In fact, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is the first feature film captured on this camera. The team was eager for the large format look, which was pretty new back then. We can...
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Shot on the Red V-Raptor Henry Braham, James Gunn, and Red Digital Cinema
Cinematographer Henry Braham, Bsc has been using Red cameras as his main weapon of choice when shooting James Gunn’s blockbusters. They both looked to the Red Weapon 8K Dragon Vv sensor for the Guardians sequel. In fact, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is the first feature film captured on this camera. The team was eager for the large format look, which was pretty new back then. We can...
- 12/12/2022
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
Easily one of the most adapted fairy tales, there aren’t too many new avenues to go down when telling Cinderella’s story. Name a “fresh” angle and there’s likely already a film or a television series that has adapted that same “clever” idea for its own use. Even the marketing and promotion for the newest version of “Cinderella,” which all lean heavily into the film as being a contemporary take on the classic story, has been done before, and recently: look no further than “Ever After” or “A Cinderella Story.” So with the deck quite literally stacked against the film,
The story follows our eponymous character, played by singer Camila Cabello in her cinematic debut, who dreams of rising out of her basement and becoming a dressmaker. The problem? Her tiny village is incredibly old-fashioned and doesn’t allow its womenfolk to be in business. As Ella chases her dreams,...
The story follows our eponymous character, played by singer Camila Cabello in her cinematic debut, who dreams of rising out of her basement and becoming a dressmaker. The problem? Her tiny village is incredibly old-fashioned and doesn’t allow its womenfolk to be in business. As Ella chases her dreams,...
- 9/1/2021
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
This review of “The Suicide Squad” was first published on July 28, 2021.
In the slender book entitled “Sequels That Improve Upon the Original,” in the chapter marked “Because They Hired Someone Who Better Understood the Tone,” you’ll find “The Suicide Squad,” a follow-up to 2016’s “Suicide Squad” that doubles down on what the first movie got right while learning from its predecessor’s mistakes.
I noted, in my review of “Suicide Squad,” that the film wanted desperately to follow in the footsteps of “Guardians of the Galaxy” as a film in which a group of thrown-together mismatched misfits overcome their mutual loathing and learn how to defeat a common enemy. As such, the fact that this follow-up was written and directed by “Guardians” filmmaker James Gunn represents a step in the right direction. (Industry gossip in 2016 blamed the studio for watering down original director David Ayer’s darker vision after...
In the slender book entitled “Sequels That Improve Upon the Original,” in the chapter marked “Because They Hired Someone Who Better Understood the Tone,” you’ll find “The Suicide Squad,” a follow-up to 2016’s “Suicide Squad” that doubles down on what the first movie got right while learning from its predecessor’s mistakes.
I noted, in my review of “Suicide Squad,” that the film wanted desperately to follow in the footsteps of “Guardians of the Galaxy” as a film in which a group of thrown-together mismatched misfits overcome their mutual loathing and learn how to defeat a common enemy. As such, the fact that this follow-up was written and directed by “Guardians” filmmaker James Gunn represents a step in the right direction. (Industry gossip in 2016 blamed the studio for watering down original director David Ayer’s darker vision after...
- 8/5/2021
- by Alonso Duralde
- The Wrap
Bring Your Squad to the St. Louis advance screening of The Suicde Squad!!
But first check out the brand-new featurette for the film!
Screening: Tuesday, August 3rd @ The AMC Esquire
Time: 7pm
Enter your name and email address in the comments section below. No purchase necessary.
Tickets on Sale Now: https://www.thesuicidesquad.com/
From writer/director James Gunn comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ superhero action adventure “The Suicide Squad,” featuring a collection of the most degenerate delinquents in the DC lineup.
Welcome to hell—a.k.a. Belle Reve, the prison with the highest mortality rate in the US of A. Where the worst Super-Villains are kept and where they will do anything to get out—even join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X. Today’s do-or-die assignment? Assemble a collection of cons, including Bloodsport, Peacemaker, Captain Boomerang, Ratcatcher 2, Savant, King Shark, Blackguard, Javelin and everyone’s favorite psycho, Harley Quinn.
But first check out the brand-new featurette for the film!
Screening: Tuesday, August 3rd @ The AMC Esquire
Time: 7pm
Enter your name and email address in the comments section below. No purchase necessary.
Tickets on Sale Now: https://www.thesuicidesquad.com/
From writer/director James Gunn comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ superhero action adventure “The Suicide Squad,” featuring a collection of the most degenerate delinquents in the DC lineup.
Welcome to hell—a.k.a. Belle Reve, the prison with the highest mortality rate in the US of A. Where the worst Super-Villains are kept and where they will do anything to get out—even join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X. Today’s do-or-die assignment? Assemble a collection of cons, including Bloodsport, Peacemaker, Captain Boomerang, Ratcatcher 2, Savant, King Shark, Blackguard, Javelin and everyone’s favorite psycho, Harley Quinn.
- 7/26/2021
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
One of the most wildly anticipated films of the summer hits theaters and on HBO Max on August 6, director James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad.
Gunn, along with actors Margot Robbie and John Cena, joined Jimmy Kimmel’s guest host Anthony Anderson about their new movie and Cena “stealing” his costume. Gunn also talked about working with Sylvester Stallone, why he put “Ratcatcher” in the movie, the craziest stunts that he had Robbie and Cena do on set, Anderson’s former co-worker Steve Agee playing the Shark in a motion capture suit for the film, and the upcoming Peacemaker show on HBO Max.
Gunn says of his latest film, “I wanted to do the ultimate all-time comic book movie!”
The best part of the visit was Robbie’s story of sleeping with a cardboard cutout of John in the room for two years, followed by the surprise for Cena with...
Gunn, along with actors Margot Robbie and John Cena, joined Jimmy Kimmel’s guest host Anthony Anderson about their new movie and Cena “stealing” his costume. Gunn also talked about working with Sylvester Stallone, why he put “Ratcatcher” in the movie, the craziest stunts that he had Robbie and Cena do on set, Anderson’s former co-worker Steve Agee playing the Shark in a motion capture suit for the film, and the upcoming Peacemaker show on HBO Max.
Gunn says of his latest film, “I wanted to do the ultimate all-time comic book movie!”
The best part of the visit was Robbie’s story of sleeping with a cardboard cutout of John in the room for two years, followed by the surprise for Cena with...
- 7/23/2021
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Check out the newest trailer for The Suicide Squad and watch writer-director James Gunn breaks down the latest trailer for his Dceu movie.
From writer/director James Gunn comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ superhero action adventure “The Suicide Squad,” featuring a collection of the most degenerate delinquents in the DC lineup.
Welcome to hell—a.k.a. Belle Reve, the prison with the highest mortality rate in the US of A. Where the worst Super-Villains are kept and where they will do anything to get out—even join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X. Today’s do-or-die assignment? Assemble a collection of cons, including Bloodsport, Peacemaker, Captain Boomerang, Ratcatcher 2, Savant, King Shark, Blackguard, Javelin and everyone’s favorite psycho, Harley Quinn. Then arm them heavily and drop them (literally) on the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Trekking through a jungle teeming with militant adversaries and guerrilla forces at every turn,...
From writer/director James Gunn comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ superhero action adventure “The Suicide Squad,” featuring a collection of the most degenerate delinquents in the DC lineup.
Welcome to hell—a.k.a. Belle Reve, the prison with the highest mortality rate in the US of A. Where the worst Super-Villains are kept and where they will do anything to get out—even join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X. Today’s do-or-die assignment? Assemble a collection of cons, including Bloodsport, Peacemaker, Captain Boomerang, Ratcatcher 2, Savant, King Shark, Blackguard, Javelin and everyone’s favorite psycho, Harley Quinn. Then arm them heavily and drop them (literally) on the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Trekking through a jungle teeming with militant adversaries and guerrilla forces at every turn,...
- 6/22/2021
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
"They're dying to save the world." Ahead of its August 6th release in theaters, IMAX, and HBO Max via Warner Bros., a new trailer has been revealed for James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, offering another look at the film's superpowered mayhem.
"From writer/director James Gunn comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ superhero action adventure “The Suicide Squad,” featuring a collection of the most degenerate delinquents in the DC lineup.
Welcome to hell—a.k.a. Belle Reve, the prison with the highest mortality rate in the US of A. Where the worst Super-Villains are kept and where they will do anything to get out—even join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X. Today’s do-or-die assignment? Assemble a collection of cons, including Bloodsport, Peacemaker, Captain Boomerang, Ratcatcher 2, Savant, King Shark, Blackguard, Javelin and everyone’s favorite psycho, Harley Quinn. Then arm them heavily and drop them (literally) on the remote,...
"From writer/director James Gunn comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ superhero action adventure “The Suicide Squad,” featuring a collection of the most degenerate delinquents in the DC lineup.
Welcome to hell—a.k.a. Belle Reve, the prison with the highest mortality rate in the US of A. Where the worst Super-Villains are kept and where they will do anything to get out—even join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X. Today’s do-or-die assignment? Assemble a collection of cons, including Bloodsport, Peacemaker, Captain Boomerang, Ratcatcher 2, Savant, King Shark, Blackguard, Javelin and everyone’s favorite psycho, Harley Quinn. Then arm them heavily and drop them (literally) on the remote,...
- 6/22/2021
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Along with the enthusiastically received R-rated trailer for James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad that debuted on Friday, Warner Bros. Pictures have also released 12 colorful character posters for the highly anticipated movie.
Bravo to the director with his preview poster in the same vein as The Dirty Dozen.
A work of art pic.twitter.com/KrtlRQ2WAz
— BoosterMax (@BoosterMaxCeo) March 25, 2021
I sent that exact poster to the marketing guys before we even started shooting.
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 25, 2021
The film stars Margot Robbie, Idris Elba (“Avengers: Infinity War”), John Cena, Joel Kinnaman (“Suicide Squad”), Jai Courtney (the “Divergent” franchise), Peter Capaldi, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior (“Parque Mayer”), Michael Rooker (the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films), Alice Braga (“Elysium”), Pete Davidson, Joaquín Cosio, Juan Diego Botto (“The Europeans”), Storm Reid, Nathan Fillion, Steve Agee, Sean Gunn, Mayling Ng (“Wonder Woman”), Flula Borg (“Ralph Breaks the Internet”), Jennifer Holland and Tinashe Kajese,...
Bravo to the director with his preview poster in the same vein as The Dirty Dozen.
A work of art pic.twitter.com/KrtlRQ2WAz
— BoosterMax (@BoosterMaxCeo) March 25, 2021
I sent that exact poster to the marketing guys before we even started shooting.
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 25, 2021
The film stars Margot Robbie, Idris Elba (“Avengers: Infinity War”), John Cena, Joel Kinnaman (“Suicide Squad”), Jai Courtney (the “Divergent” franchise), Peter Capaldi, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior (“Parque Mayer”), Michael Rooker (the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films), Alice Braga (“Elysium”), Pete Davidson, Joaquín Cosio, Juan Diego Botto (“The Europeans”), Storm Reid, Nathan Fillion, Steve Agee, Sean Gunn, Mayling Ng (“Wonder Woman”), Flula Borg (“Ralph Breaks the Internet”), Jennifer Holland and Tinashe Kajese,...
- 3/26/2021
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Ahead of its August 6th release in theaters, IMAX, and HBO Max via Warner Bros., James Gunn's The Suicide Squad is teased in a new trailer packed with superpowered mayhem.
"From writer/director James Gunn comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ superhero action adventure “The Suicide Squad,” featuring a collection of the most degenerate delinquents in the DC lineup.
Welcome to hell—a.k.a. Belle Reve, the prison with the highest mortality rate in the US of A. Where the worst Super-Villains are kept and where they will do anything to get out—even join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X. Today’s do-or-die assignment? Assemble a collection of cons, including Bloodsport, Peacemaker, Captain Boomerang, Ratcatcher 2, Savant, King Shark, Blackguard, Javelin and everyone’s favorite psycho, Harley Quinn. Then arm them heavily and drop them (literally) on the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Trekking through a jungle teeming with...
"From writer/director James Gunn comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ superhero action adventure “The Suicide Squad,” featuring a collection of the most degenerate delinquents in the DC lineup.
Welcome to hell—a.k.a. Belle Reve, the prison with the highest mortality rate in the US of A. Where the worst Super-Villains are kept and where they will do anything to get out—even join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X. Today’s do-or-die assignment? Assemble a collection of cons, including Bloodsport, Peacemaker, Captain Boomerang, Ratcatcher 2, Savant, King Shark, Blackguard, Javelin and everyone’s favorite psycho, Harley Quinn. Then arm them heavily and drop them (literally) on the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Trekking through a jungle teeming with...
- 3/26/2021
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Photo Credit: Jessica Miglio/ & © DC Comics
Caption: (L-r) Nathan Fillion as T.D.K., Pete Davidson as Blackguard, Sean Gunn as Weasel, Michael Rooker as Savant, Joel Kinnaman as Rich Flag, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Flula Borg as Javelin, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn and Mayling Ng as Mongal in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “The Suicide Squad,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Copyright: © 2020 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
From writer/director James Gunn comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ superhero action adventure “The Suicide Squad,” featuring a collection of the most degenerate delinquents in the DC lineup.
Welcome to hell—a.k.a. Belle Reve, the prison with the highest mortality rate in the US of A. Where the worst Super-Villains are kept and where they will do anything to get out—even join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X. Today’s do-or-die assignment? Assemble a collection of cons, including Bloodsport,...
Caption: (L-r) Nathan Fillion as T.D.K., Pete Davidson as Blackguard, Sean Gunn as Weasel, Michael Rooker as Savant, Joel Kinnaman as Rich Flag, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Flula Borg as Javelin, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn and Mayling Ng as Mongal in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “The Suicide Squad,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Copyright: © 2020 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
From writer/director James Gunn comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ superhero action adventure “The Suicide Squad,” featuring a collection of the most degenerate delinquents in the DC lineup.
Welcome to hell—a.k.a. Belle Reve, the prison with the highest mortality rate in the US of A. Where the worst Super-Villains are kept and where they will do anything to get out—even join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X. Today’s do-or-die assignment? Assemble a collection of cons, including Bloodsport,...
- 3/26/2021
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
“Love doesn’t always end well,” snarls Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) to Aurora (Elle Fanning) early on in the latest chapter of her namesake sequel, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.” Within moments, the uneasy relationship of reluctant protector and good-spirited princess between the two characters is re-introduced, picking up where the original “Maleficent” left off.
If Maleficent’s words sound like a promise more than a warning to her accidental ward Princess Aurora, that’s because the pain of betrayal by her beloved Stefan still stings. Maleficent’s mistrust and distaste of all humans save for her precious beastie, her pet name for Aurora, reaches new comical notes when Prince Phillip proposes.
For the sake of Aurora, Maleficent puts aside her misgivings and agrees to meet Phillip’s parents, the likable-enough King John (Robert Lindsay) and the dastardly wicked Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer). When old tempers flare over dinner, Maleficent is forced to flee their castle,...
If Maleficent’s words sound like a promise more than a warning to her accidental ward Princess Aurora, that’s because the pain of betrayal by her beloved Stefan still stings. Maleficent’s mistrust and distaste of all humans save for her precious beastie, her pet name for Aurora, reaches new comical notes when Prince Phillip proposes.
For the sake of Aurora, Maleficent puts aside her misgivings and agrees to meet Phillip’s parents, the likable-enough King John (Robert Lindsay) and the dastardly wicked Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer). When old tempers flare over dinner, Maleficent is forced to flee their castle,...
- 10/15/2019
- by Monica Castillo
- The Wrap
By H. Perry Horton
Shot by Henry Braham.
The article Battle Beyond the Stars: The Cinematography of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2’ appeared first on Film School Rejects.
Shot by Henry Braham.
The article Battle Beyond the Stars: The Cinematography of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2’ appeared first on Film School Rejects.
- 8/15/2017
- by H. Perry Horton
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 immediately establishes its tone with a riotously funny opening sequence that features Baby Groot (voiced again by Vin Diesel) dancing, or it could be prancing depending on your temperament, to Electric Light Orchestra’s “Mr. Blue Sky” as the rest of the Guardians battle a giant monster with tentacles who is tearing apart their ship. It’s a great sequence that is not only visually stunning and a ton of fun to watch, but it succeeds in effortlessly thrusting you back into the world of the Guardians and flawlessly reintroducing the first film’s characters. It’s a thrilling start to one of those rare sequels that’s just as enjoyable as its predecessor, and some may say better for it.
This second chapter, or volume, as the film’s title puts it, follows Peter Quill/Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Rocket (voiced by...
This second chapter, or volume, as the film’s title puts it, follows Peter Quill/Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Rocket (voiced by...
- 5/6/2017
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
[Warning: This story contains spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.]
If Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 felt more spontaneous than the average superhero movie, there's a reason for that.
Cinematographer Henry Braham worked closely with director James Gunn to perfect a shooting style that would look big — while also giving the actors room to explore the material without having a camera in their faces. The work paid off with a surprisingly personal summer blockbuster that also includes perhaps Marvel's most touching ending yet, one that saw Yondo (Michael Rooker) sacrifice his life so that Peter Quill (Chris...
If Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 felt more spontaneous than the average superhero movie, there's a reason for that.
Cinematographer Henry Braham worked closely with director James Gunn to perfect a shooting style that would look big — while also giving the actors room to explore the material without having a camera in their faces. The work paid off with a surprisingly personal summer blockbuster that also includes perhaps Marvel's most touching ending yet, one that saw Yondo (Michael Rooker) sacrifice his life so that Peter Quill (Chris...
- 5/5/2017
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hitting theaters May 5, 2017 is Marvel Studios’ Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2.
On Wednesday, director James Gunn debuted the first poster from the new adventure on his Facebook page.
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 is written and directed by James Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Slither”). The film marks the return of the original Guardians, including Chris Pratt (“Jurassic World,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”) as Peter Quill/Star-Lord; Zoe Saldana (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Star Trek Into Darkness”) as Gamora; Dave Bautista (“Spectre,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”) as Drax; Vin Diesel (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Furious 7”) as the voice of Groot; Bradley Cooper (“Joy,” “American Sniper”) as the voice of Rocket; Michael Rooker (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Jumper”) as Yondu; Karen Gillan (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Big Short”) as Nebula; and Sean Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Gilmore Girls”) as Kraglin. New cast members include Pom Klementieff...
On Wednesday, director James Gunn debuted the first poster from the new adventure on his Facebook page.
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 is written and directed by James Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Slither”). The film marks the return of the original Guardians, including Chris Pratt (“Jurassic World,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”) as Peter Quill/Star-Lord; Zoe Saldana (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Star Trek Into Darkness”) as Gamora; Dave Bautista (“Spectre,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”) as Drax; Vin Diesel (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Furious 7”) as the voice of Groot; Bradley Cooper (“Joy,” “American Sniper”) as the voice of Rocket; Michael Rooker (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Jumper”) as Yondu; Karen Gillan (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Big Short”) as Nebula; and Sean Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Gilmore Girls”) as Kraglin. New cast members include Pom Klementieff...
- 10/19/2016
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Lord Greystoke is back in Africa righting wrongs, freeing the enslaved, smiting the Belgians and rescuing his blonde damsel in distress. We've got more 3-D scenery, irate gorillas and special effects than we can shake a stick at... but do we really have Tarzan? The Legend of Tarzan 3-D Blu-ray Warner Home Video 2016 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 110 min. / Video title extension: A New Threat Awaits / Street Date October 11, 2016 / 24.99 Starring Alexander Skarsgård, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, Jim Broadbent, Ben Chaplin, . >Cinematography Henry Braham Film Editor Mark Day Original Music Rupert Gregson-Williams Written by Adam Cozad, Craig Brewer based on stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs Produced by David Barron, Tony Ludwig, Alan Riche, Jerry Weintraub Directed by David Yates
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
Hollywood's love affair with comic book heroes and classic pulp adventure heroes is more than a little spotty. Yes, the Marvel Universe still has the...
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
Hollywood's love affair with comic book heroes and classic pulp adventure heroes is more than a little spotty. Yes, the Marvel Universe still has the...
- 10/11/2016
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
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Marvel Studios and James Gunn have officially announced the start of principal photography on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Tiny Groot even came along for the first cast image!
Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and Dave Bautista return to portray Star-Lord, Gamora, and Drax, along with Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel lending their voices to Rocket Raccoon and Groot. Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn, and Karen Gillan also return as Yondu, Kraglin, and Nebula.
New faces to join the cast include Pom Klementieff (Oldboy), Elizabeth Debicki (The Great Gatsby), Chris Sullivan (The Knick) and Kurt Russell are all officially onboard. Their characters have yet to be revealed, but I really hope Russell plays a bad guy, with a very long mustache perhaps.
Check out the announcement from Gunn himself on Twitter and read the long and tedious press release from Marvel below if you want.
Principal Photography Begins...
Marvel Studios and James Gunn have officially announced the start of principal photography on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Tiny Groot even came along for the first cast image!
Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and Dave Bautista return to portray Star-Lord, Gamora, and Drax, along with Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel lending their voices to Rocket Raccoon and Groot. Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn, and Karen Gillan also return as Yondu, Kraglin, and Nebula.
New faces to join the cast include Pom Klementieff (Oldboy), Elizabeth Debicki (The Great Gatsby), Chris Sullivan (The Knick) and Kurt Russell are all officially onboard. Their characters have yet to be revealed, but I really hope Russell plays a bad guy, with a very long mustache perhaps.
Check out the announcement from Gunn himself on Twitter and read the long and tedious press release from Marvel below if you want.
Principal Photography Begins...
- 2/17/2016
- by Graham McMorrow
- City of Films
Pump up your Guardians of the Galaxy Mix Tape Vol. 1 soundtrack and celebrate because Marvel announced that director James Gunn has officially started production on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2!
They've also released the fun teaser image that you can see above and announced the full cast of the film, which includes newcomers Elizabeth Debicki (The Great Gatsby), Chris Sullivan (The Drop), Pom Klementieff who will most likely be playing Mantis, and Kurt Russell, who is rumored to be playing Star-Lord's dad! Marvel issued a press release this morning, and it included the following logline:
Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” continues the team’s adventures as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage.
It doesn't give us much, but it's something to get us excited! I can't wait for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! The...
They've also released the fun teaser image that you can see above and announced the full cast of the film, which includes newcomers Elizabeth Debicki (The Great Gatsby), Chris Sullivan (The Drop), Pom Klementieff who will most likely be playing Mantis, and Kurt Russell, who is rumored to be playing Star-Lord's dad! Marvel issued a press release this morning, and it included the following logline:
Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” continues the team’s adventures as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage.
It doesn't give us much, but it's something to get us excited! I can't wait for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! The...
- 2/17/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
©Marvel 2017
Marvel Studios has begun principal photography at Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2, which is slated to hit U.S. theaters on May 5, 2017. The production will shoot at Atlanta’s Pinewood Studios.
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 is written and directed by James Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Slither”). The film marks the return of the original Guardians, including Chris Pratt (“Jurassic World,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”) as Peter Quill/Star-Lord; Zoe Saldana (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Star Trek Into Darkness”) as Gamora; Dave Bautista (“Spectre,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”) as Drax; Vin Diesel (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Furious 7”) as the voice of Groot; Bradley Cooper (“Joy,” “American Sniper”) as the voice of Rocket; Michael Rooker (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Jumper”) as Yondu; Karen Gillan (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Big Short”) as Nebula; and Sean Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy,...
Marvel Studios has begun principal photography at Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2, which is slated to hit U.S. theaters on May 5, 2017. The production will shoot at Atlanta’s Pinewood Studios.
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 is written and directed by James Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Slither”). The film marks the return of the original Guardians, including Chris Pratt (“Jurassic World,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”) as Peter Quill/Star-Lord; Zoe Saldana (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Star Trek Into Darkness”) as Gamora; Dave Bautista (“Spectre,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”) as Drax; Vin Diesel (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Furious 7”) as the voice of Groot; Bradley Cooper (“Joy,” “American Sniper”) as the voice of Rocket; Michael Rooker (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Jumper”) as Yondu; Karen Gillan (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Big Short”) as Nebula; and Sean Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy,...
- 2/17/2016
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Guardians of the Galaxy are officially back in action, as today brings word that James Gunn has started production on Vol. 2 reuniting the original cast with some newcomers as well. Come inside to check out the full press release!
Aside from the plethora of upcoming Star Wars films, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has to be one of my most anticipated films on the horizon. The first film serves as a wonderful science fiction adventure, with endearing characters, and I can't wait to see what happens to them next. Along with the production announcement, comes a new cast list, announcing new actors including Kurt Russell!
Previously Russell had been rumored to be up for the part of Peter Quill's (Chris Pratt) mysterious father...While the announcement doesn't reveal which part he's playing, it looks like those rumors may prove to be true. Anywho, check out the full release...
Aside from the plethora of upcoming Star Wars films, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has to be one of my most anticipated films on the horizon. The first film serves as a wonderful science fiction adventure, with endearing characters, and I can't wait to see what happens to them next. Along with the production announcement, comes a new cast list, announcing new actors including Kurt Russell!
Previously Russell had been rumored to be up for the part of Peter Quill's (Chris Pratt) mysterious father...While the announcement doesn't reveal which part he's playing, it looks like those rumors may prove to be true. Anywho, check out the full release...
- 2/17/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Like most Marvel movies in production, plot details about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 are being kept under lock and key. However, things seem to be shaping up nicely behind the scenes as the movie is taking another step to distinguish itself from Marvel.s other offerings. And it's all thanks to a new piece of state-of-the-art camera technology. It was announced today that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 will be the first movie to shoot on Red.s new Weapon 8K camera. For those not familiar, 8K refers to 8K resolution in digital cinematography, or 8,000 pixels. As No Film School notes, this results in a higher "resolved detail," and director of photography Henry Braham described the camera as "perfectly counterintuitive," and a great fit for the Marvel sequel. It remains to be seen whether all of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 will be entirely shot on...
- 1/7/2016
- cinemablend.com
It seems Marvel Studios is continuing to keep up with the latest film technology as production on its “Phase Three” slate gets further underway. This summer’s Captain America: Civil War is the first movie to use the new digital IMAX camera for an action sequence while the Avengers: Infinity War two-part event will be the first movies shot entirely in the format. And now comes word that next year’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2. will be the first movie to use an even newer digital camera when director James Gunn and new cinematographer Henry Braham start shooting next month. Today, Red Digital Cinema announced that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 will be the first production shooting on Weapon outfitted with the ground-breaking 8K Red Dragon® sensor. Joining the Weapon 6K, Scarlet-w 5K, and Red Raven™ 4.5K in Red’s latest generation DSMC2™ line of cameras, the...
- 1/7/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
Guardians of the Galaxy was a great looking movie, but the sequel will be taking that to the next level as it has been announced today that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 will be the first movie in history to shoot on Red’s 8K Weapon Vista Vision/full-frame 35mm camera.
Here’s an excerpt from the press release with details on the camera’s capabilities and comments from members of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 crew:
“We are all hugely excited to be shooting the next Guardians of the Galaxy on the new Weapon 8K. This is my third collaboration with Red, having previously shot with the Red Epic® on Prometheus and the Epic Dragon on Tarzan,” says Nik Korda, Executive Producer. “The large sensor size and super high resolution offered by the new Weapon 8K, combined with its lightweight and compact size open up a...
Here’s an excerpt from the press release with details on the camera’s capabilities and comments from members of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 crew:
“We are all hugely excited to be shooting the next Guardians of the Galaxy on the new Weapon 8K. This is my third collaboration with Red, having previously shot with the Red Epic® on Prometheus and the Epic Dragon on Tarzan,” says Nik Korda, Executive Producer. “The large sensor size and super high resolution offered by the new Weapon 8K, combined with its lightweight and compact size open up a...
- 1/6/2016
- by Josh Wilding
- We Got This Covered
Coming to theaters next summer is the action adventure The Legend Of Tarzan, starring Alexander Skarsgård (HBO’s “True Blood”) as the legendary character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
The film also stars Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, John Hurt, with Oscar winner Jim Broadbent and two-time Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz.
Watch the first trailer now.
It has been years since the man once known as Tarzan (Skarsgård) left the jungles of Africa behind for a gentrified life as John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke, with his beloved wife, Jane (Robbie) at his side. Now, he has been invited back to the Congo to serve as a trade emissary of Parliament, unaware that he is a pawn in a deadly convergence of greed and revenge, masterminded by the Belgian, Captain Leon Rom (Waltz). But those behind the murderous plot have no idea what they are about to unleash.
The film also stars Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, John Hurt, with Oscar winner Jim Broadbent and two-time Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz.
Watch the first trailer now.
It has been years since the man once known as Tarzan (Skarsgård) left the jungles of Africa behind for a gentrified life as John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke, with his beloved wife, Jane (Robbie) at his side. Now, he has been invited back to the Congo to serve as a trade emissary of Parliament, unaware that he is a pawn in a deadly convergence of greed and revenge, masterminded by the Belgian, Captain Leon Rom (Waltz). But those behind the murderous plot have no idea what they are about to unleash.
- 12/10/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ new Tarzan 3D action adventure, starring Alexander Skarsgård (HBO’s “True Blood”) as the legendary character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
David Yates, who helmed the last four “Harry Potter” blockbusters, including “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Parts 1 & 2,” is directing. Jerry Weintraub (“Behind the Candelabra,” the “Ocean’s” trilogy) is producing the film, together with David Barron (the “Harry Potter” films, upcoming “Cinderella”). Susan Ekins, Nikolas Korda, David Yates, Mike Richardson and Bruce Berman are serving as executive producers.
The feature also stars Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson (“Pulp Fiction,” the “Captain America” films), Margot Robbie (“The Wolf of Wall Street”), Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou (“Blood Diamond,” “Gladiator”), Oscar nominee John Hurt (“The Elephant Man,” the “Harry Potter” films), and two-time Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz (“Inglourious Basterds,” “Django Unchained”).
It has been years since the man...
David Yates, who helmed the last four “Harry Potter” blockbusters, including “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Parts 1 & 2,” is directing. Jerry Weintraub (“Behind the Candelabra,” the “Ocean’s” trilogy) is producing the film, together with David Barron (the “Harry Potter” films, upcoming “Cinderella”). Susan Ekins, Nikolas Korda, David Yates, Mike Richardson and Bruce Berman are serving as executive producers.
The feature also stars Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson (“Pulp Fiction,” the “Captain America” films), Margot Robbie (“The Wolf of Wall Street”), Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou (“Blood Diamond,” “Gladiator”), Oscar nominee John Hurt (“The Elephant Man,” the “Harry Potter” films), and two-time Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz (“Inglourious Basterds,” “Django Unchained”).
It has been years since the man...
- 7/14/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
David Yates, who helmed the last few Harry Potter films (and dominated with them), has officially begun production on his next flick, a retelling of Tarzan for Warner Bros. The studios announced today that cameras were rolling along with some new details on the story this film will have!
While my interest in another Tarzan film is almost non-existent, I am keenly interested in seeing what David Yates does next. We haven't seen him do much since Harry Potter ended, and I'm hoping Tarzan will be another amazing film from him. From the press release:
Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ new Tarzan 3D action adventure, starring Alexander Skarsgård (HBO’s “True Blood”) as the legendary character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
David Yates, who helmed the last four “Harry Potter” blockbusters, including “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Parts 1 & 2,” is directing. Jerry Weintraub (“Behind the Candelabra,...
While my interest in another Tarzan film is almost non-existent, I am keenly interested in seeing what David Yates does next. We haven't seen him do much since Harry Potter ended, and I'm hoping Tarzan will be another amazing film from him. From the press release:
Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ new Tarzan 3D action adventure, starring Alexander Skarsgård (HBO’s “True Blood”) as the legendary character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
David Yates, who helmed the last four “Harry Potter” blockbusters, including “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Parts 1 & 2,” is directing. Jerry Weintraub (“Behind the Candelabra,...
- 7/14/2014
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ new Tarzan 3D action adventure, starring Alexander Skarsgård (HBO’s “True Blood”) as the legendary character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
David Yates, who helmed the last four “Harry Potter” blockbusters, including “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Parts 1 & 2,” is directing. Jerry Weintraub (“Behind the Candelabra,” the “Ocean’s” trilogy) is producing the film, together with David Barron (the “Harry Potter” films, upcoming “Cinderella”). Susan Ekins, Nikolas Korda, David Yates, Mike Richardson and Bruce Berman are serving as executive producers.
The feature also stars Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson (“Pulp Fiction,” the “Captain America” films), Margot Robbie (“The Wolf of Wall Street”), Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou (“Blood Diamond,” “Gladiator”), Oscar nominee John Hurt (“The Elephant Man,” the “Harry Potter” films), and two-time Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz (“Inglourious Basterds,” “Django Unchained”).
It has been years since the man...
David Yates, who helmed the last four “Harry Potter” blockbusters, including “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Parts 1 & 2,” is directing. Jerry Weintraub (“Behind the Candelabra,” the “Ocean’s” trilogy) is producing the film, together with David Barron (the “Harry Potter” films, upcoming “Cinderella”). Susan Ekins, Nikolas Korda, David Yates, Mike Richardson and Bruce Berman are serving as executive producers.
The feature also stars Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson (“Pulp Fiction,” the “Captain America” films), Margot Robbie (“The Wolf of Wall Street”), Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou (“Blood Diamond,” “Gladiator”), Oscar nominee John Hurt (“The Elephant Man,” the “Harry Potter” films), and two-time Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz (“Inglourious Basterds,” “Django Unchained”).
It has been years since the man...
- 7/14/2014
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Everybody's Fine seems tailor-made for those with big hearts, small brains, and a wad of tissues in their pockets. Despite a solid cast and strong source material, this remake of a 1990 film from Cinema Paradiso director Giuseppe Tornatore quickly devolves into a mess of treacle and tears.
In the comedy-tinged drama, recently widowed Frank Goode (Robert De Niro) has lost touch with his grown children Amy (Kate Beckinsale), Rosie (Drew Barrymore), Robert (Sam Rockwell), and David (Austin Lysy), particularly since the death of his beloved wife. When everyone fails to show up for a family event at his home, Frank decides to head across the country to surprise each of his sons and daughters.
A trip to New York finds artist David absent from his downtown apartment, and Frank's other visits don't go much better. He is quickly shooed away from Amy's Chicago home, and his arrival in Robert's Denver doesn't last much longer.
In the comedy-tinged drama, recently widowed Frank Goode (Robert De Niro) has lost touch with his grown children Amy (Kate Beckinsale), Rosie (Drew Barrymore), Robert (Sam Rockwell), and David (Austin Lysy), particularly since the death of his beloved wife. When everyone fails to show up for a family event at his home, Frank decides to head across the country to surprise each of his sons and daughters.
A trip to New York finds artist David absent from his downtown apartment, and Frank's other visits don't go much better. He is quickly shooed away from Amy's Chicago home, and his arrival in Robert's Denver doesn't last much longer.
- 12/4/2009
- CinemaSpy
"Flyboys" is a decidedly old-fashioned war film that reaches for epic sweep but is often bogged down in cliched drama and two-dimensional characters. The "new kind of heroes" at the center of this World War I saga are the daring American volunteers who fought for France in fragile biplanes a mere decade after the birth of powered flight. Director Tony Bill and his colleagues bring a meticulous attention to detail to a heartfelt tribute that stubbornly fails to find an emotional pulse. Older audiences and history buffs will spark to the film, and its impressive dogfight scenes might be worth the price of admission for some, but an extended boxoffice flight seems less certain.
Romantic derring-do is the essence of the story of the Lafayette Escadrille, the France-based squadron of American pilots who, for various reasons, put their lives on the line to fight the Germans before the U.S. entered World War I. "Flyboys" opens in 1916 as a new group of young volunteers reports to Capt. Thenault (Jean Reno, whose understated performance provides the most moving moments) for two months of training at a chateau in the French countryside.
James Franco stars as Blaine Rawlings, an orphaned Texas boy whose family ranch has been foreclosed and who is inspired by newsreels to volunteer in the European war. He joins an assortment of types, all based on real individuals but never quite springing to full-blooded life. There's the poor rich boy trying to prove himself to his cold father (Tyler Labine), the conflicted scion of a Nebraska military family (Philip Winchester), the son of a former slave who is making a name for himself as a boxer in France's more racially tolerant society (Abdul Salis) and a wiseguy who has trouble hitting targets and arouses suspicions (David Ellison, a leading aerobatic pilot).
Their squadron leader is the slighter older -- though not yet 30 -- Cassidy (Martin Henderson), an American ace who has a pet lion and 20 kills to his name. A loner who wears his experience like a shell, he offers the film's most direct commentary on the futility of war. It's personal with him, the goal being to avenge his friends' deaths by picking off German aces. Before putting them through their paces in the Nieuport 17, France's newest fighter biplane, he tells the fresh-faced boys that their life expectancy is six weeks.
Using actual WWI planes, re-creations, models and CGI effects, director Bill -- himself a pilot -- and cinematographer Henry Braham create a handful of well-executed aerial battles against the superior German triplanes and, in one instance, a zeppelin. "Flyboys" makes vividly clear how exhilarating this world above the brutal trenches was, and how dangerous. To modern eyes, the most innovative technology of the time looks shockingly primitive. The men who used it were all but unprotected and flew without parachutes; their contingency plan in case of an impending crash consisted of a self-inflicted pistol shot.
Franco ("Spider-Man", "James Dean") is a charismatic anchor for the story, and his language-barrier scenes with French newcomer Jennifer Decker, as local girl Lucienne, have a charm and energy that are otherwise lacking in the film's nonbattle sequences. Lucienne is raising her brother's children, their parents killed by strafing. The poignancy of her romance with Rawlings is underscored in the film's epilogue, which has more emotional impact than much of what precedes it.
To its credit, the script by Phil Sears, Blake Evans and David Ward avoids anachronisms and is faithful to a bygone sensibility. But too often it makes characters state their feelings in on-the-nose dialogue, much as Trevor Rabin's insistent score goes for the obvious musical statement. Shot in England, the good-looking film boasts convincing, unfussy production and costume design.
Romantic derring-do is the essence of the story of the Lafayette Escadrille, the France-based squadron of American pilots who, for various reasons, put their lives on the line to fight the Germans before the U.S. entered World War I. "Flyboys" opens in 1916 as a new group of young volunteers reports to Capt. Thenault (Jean Reno, whose understated performance provides the most moving moments) for two months of training at a chateau in the French countryside.
James Franco stars as Blaine Rawlings, an orphaned Texas boy whose family ranch has been foreclosed and who is inspired by newsreels to volunteer in the European war. He joins an assortment of types, all based on real individuals but never quite springing to full-blooded life. There's the poor rich boy trying to prove himself to his cold father (Tyler Labine), the conflicted scion of a Nebraska military family (Philip Winchester), the son of a former slave who is making a name for himself as a boxer in France's more racially tolerant society (Abdul Salis) and a wiseguy who has trouble hitting targets and arouses suspicions (David Ellison, a leading aerobatic pilot).
Their squadron leader is the slighter older -- though not yet 30 -- Cassidy (Martin Henderson), an American ace who has a pet lion and 20 kills to his name. A loner who wears his experience like a shell, he offers the film's most direct commentary on the futility of war. It's personal with him, the goal being to avenge his friends' deaths by picking off German aces. Before putting them through their paces in the Nieuport 17, France's newest fighter biplane, he tells the fresh-faced boys that their life expectancy is six weeks.
Using actual WWI planes, re-creations, models and CGI effects, director Bill -- himself a pilot -- and cinematographer Henry Braham create a handful of well-executed aerial battles against the superior German triplanes and, in one instance, a zeppelin. "Flyboys" makes vividly clear how exhilarating this world above the brutal trenches was, and how dangerous. To modern eyes, the most innovative technology of the time looks shockingly primitive. The men who used it were all but unprotected and flew without parachutes; their contingency plan in case of an impending crash consisted of a self-inflicted pistol shot.
Franco ("Spider-Man", "James Dean") is a charismatic anchor for the story, and his language-barrier scenes with French newcomer Jennifer Decker, as local girl Lucienne, have a charm and energy that are otherwise lacking in the film's nonbattle sequences. Lucienne is raising her brother's children, their parents killed by strafing. The poignancy of her romance with Rawlings is underscored in the film's epilogue, which has more emotional impact than much of what precedes it.
To its credit, the script by Phil Sears, Blake Evans and David Ward avoids anachronisms and is faithful to a bygone sensibility. But too often it makes characters state their feelings in on-the-nose dialogue, much as Trevor Rabin's insistent score goes for the obvious musical statement. Shot in England, the good-looking film boasts convincing, unfussy production and costume design.
- 10/9/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Flyboys is a decidedly old-fashioned war film that reaches for epic sweep but is often bogged down in cliched drama and two-dimensional characters. The "new kind of heroes" at the center of this World War I saga are the daring American volunteers who fought for France in fragile biplanes a mere decade after the birth of powered flight. Director Tony Bill and his colleagues bring a meticulous attention to detail to a heartfelt tribute that stubbornly fails to find an emotional pulse. Older audiences and history buffs will spark to the film, and its impressive dogfight scenes might be worth the price of admission for some, but an extended boxoffice flight seems less certain.
Romantic derring-do is the essence of the story of the Lafayette Escadrille, the France-based squadron of American pilots who, for various reasons, put their lives on the line to fight the Germans before the U.S. entered World War I. Flyboys opens in 1916 as a new group of young volunteers reports to Capt. Thenault (Jean Reno, whose understated performance provides the most moving moments) for two months of training at a chateau in the French countryside.
James Franco stars as Blaine Rawlings, an orphaned Texas boy whose family ranch has been foreclosed and who is inspired by newsreels to volunteer in the European war. He joins an assortment of types, all based on real individuals but never quite springing to full-blooded life. There's the poor rich boy trying to prove himself to his cold father (Tyler Labine), the conflicted scion of a Nebraska military family (Philip Winchester), the son of a former slave who is making a name for himself as a boxer in France's more racially tolerant society (Abdul Salis) and a wiseguy who has trouble hitting targets and arouses suspicions (David Ellison, a leading aerobatic pilot).
Their squadron leader is the slighter older -- though not yet 30 -- Cassidy (Martin Henderson), an American ace who has a pet lion and 20 kills to his name. A loner who wears his experience like a shell, he offers the film's most direct commentary on the futility of war. It's personal with him, the goal being to avenge his friends' deaths by picking off German aces. Before putting them through their paces in the Nieuport 17, France's newest fighter biplane, he tells the fresh-faced boys that their life expectancy is six weeks.
Using actual WWI planes, re-creations, models and CGI effects, director Bill -- himself a pilot -- and cinematographer Henry Braham create a handful of well-executed aerial battles against the superior German triplanes and, in one instance, a zeppelin. Flyboys makes vividly clear how exhilarating this world above the brutal trenches was, and how dangerous. To modern eyes, the most innovative technology of the time looks shockingly primitive. The men who used it were all but unprotected and flew without parachutes; their contingency plan in case of an impending crash consisted of a self-inflicted pistol shot.
Franco (Spider-Man, James Dean) is a charismatic anchor for the story, and his language-barrier scenes with French newcomer Jennifer Decker, as local girl Lucienne, have a charm and energy that are otherwise lacking in the film's nonbattle sequences. Lucienne is raising her brother's children, their parents killed by strafing. The poignancy of her romance with Rawlings is underscored in the film's epilogue, which has more emotional impact than much of what precedes it.
To its credit, the script by Phil Sears, Blake Evans and David Ward avoids anachronisms and is faithful to a bygone sensibility. But too often it makes characters state their feelings in on-the-nose dialogue, much as Trevor Rabin's insistent score goes for the obvious musical statement. Shot in England, the good-looking film boasts convincing, unfussy production and costume design.
FLYBOYS
MGM
Electric Entertainment in association with Skydance Prods. and Ingenious Film Partners
Credits:
Director: Tony Bill
Screenwriters: Phil Sears, Blake Evans, David Ward
Producers: Dean Devlin, Marc Frydman
Executive producer: Phillip Goldfarb
Director of photography: Henry Braham
Production designer: Charles Wood
Music: Trevor Rabin
Co-producers: Marc Roskin, Kearie Peak
Costume designer: Nic Ede
Editors: Chris Blunden, Ron Rosen
Aerial unit coordinator: Ray Hanna
Visual effects supervisor: Mark Franco
Cast:
Blaine Rawlings: James Franco
Reed Cassidy: Martin Henderson
Eddie Beagle: David Ellison
Lucienne: Jennifer Decker
Capt. Thenault: Jean Reno
William Jensen: Philip Winchester
Briggs Lowry: Tyler Labine
Eugene Skinner: Abdul Salis
Lt. Giroux: Augustin Legrand
Running time -- 139 minutes
MPAA rating: PG-13...
Romantic derring-do is the essence of the story of the Lafayette Escadrille, the France-based squadron of American pilots who, for various reasons, put their lives on the line to fight the Germans before the U.S. entered World War I. Flyboys opens in 1916 as a new group of young volunteers reports to Capt. Thenault (Jean Reno, whose understated performance provides the most moving moments) for two months of training at a chateau in the French countryside.
James Franco stars as Blaine Rawlings, an orphaned Texas boy whose family ranch has been foreclosed and who is inspired by newsreels to volunteer in the European war. He joins an assortment of types, all based on real individuals but never quite springing to full-blooded life. There's the poor rich boy trying to prove himself to his cold father (Tyler Labine), the conflicted scion of a Nebraska military family (Philip Winchester), the son of a former slave who is making a name for himself as a boxer in France's more racially tolerant society (Abdul Salis) and a wiseguy who has trouble hitting targets and arouses suspicions (David Ellison, a leading aerobatic pilot).
Their squadron leader is the slighter older -- though not yet 30 -- Cassidy (Martin Henderson), an American ace who has a pet lion and 20 kills to his name. A loner who wears his experience like a shell, he offers the film's most direct commentary on the futility of war. It's personal with him, the goal being to avenge his friends' deaths by picking off German aces. Before putting them through their paces in the Nieuport 17, France's newest fighter biplane, he tells the fresh-faced boys that their life expectancy is six weeks.
Using actual WWI planes, re-creations, models and CGI effects, director Bill -- himself a pilot -- and cinematographer Henry Braham create a handful of well-executed aerial battles against the superior German triplanes and, in one instance, a zeppelin. Flyboys makes vividly clear how exhilarating this world above the brutal trenches was, and how dangerous. To modern eyes, the most innovative technology of the time looks shockingly primitive. The men who used it were all but unprotected and flew without parachutes; their contingency plan in case of an impending crash consisted of a self-inflicted pistol shot.
Franco (Spider-Man, James Dean) is a charismatic anchor for the story, and his language-barrier scenes with French newcomer Jennifer Decker, as local girl Lucienne, have a charm and energy that are otherwise lacking in the film's nonbattle sequences. Lucienne is raising her brother's children, their parents killed by strafing. The poignancy of her romance with Rawlings is underscored in the film's epilogue, which has more emotional impact than much of what precedes it.
To its credit, the script by Phil Sears, Blake Evans and David Ward avoids anachronisms and is faithful to a bygone sensibility. But too often it makes characters state their feelings in on-the-nose dialogue, much as Trevor Rabin's insistent score goes for the obvious musical statement. Shot in England, the good-looking film boasts convincing, unfussy production and costume design.
FLYBOYS
MGM
Electric Entertainment in association with Skydance Prods. and Ingenious Film Partners
Credits:
Director: Tony Bill
Screenwriters: Phil Sears, Blake Evans, David Ward
Producers: Dean Devlin, Marc Frydman
Executive producer: Phillip Goldfarb
Director of photography: Henry Braham
Production designer: Charles Wood
Music: Trevor Rabin
Co-producers: Marc Roskin, Kearie Peak
Costume designer: Nic Ede
Editors: Chris Blunden, Ron Rosen
Aerial unit coordinator: Ray Hanna
Visual effects supervisor: Mark Franco
Cast:
Blaine Rawlings: James Franco
Reed Cassidy: Martin Henderson
Eddie Beagle: David Ellison
Lucienne: Jennifer Decker
Capt. Thenault: Jean Reno
William Jensen: Philip Winchester
Briggs Lowry: Tyler Labine
Eugene Skinner: Abdul Salis
Lt. Giroux: Augustin Legrand
Running time -- 139 minutes
MPAA rating: PG-13...
- 9/22/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As millions know all too well, it takes a miracle to win the lottery. But the luck of the Irish is famous in such matters and the delightful "Waking Ned Devine" -- about a whole village involved in a £6 million ruse -- is an underdog to be reckoned with.
While it's doubtful that distributor Fox Searchlight has another worldwide hit to rival last year's "The Full Monty", first-time writer-director Kirk Jones' gentle fable has broad appeal and should pick up many satisfied fans.
A warm tale of a lifelong friendship, as well as a comic fable of fortunes won and lost, "Waking Ned Devine" has no stars to speak of, but the performances couldn't be finer. Anchoring the film are Ian Bannen ("Braveheart") and David Kelly ("Run of the Country") as two veteran lotto players who one day discover the body of their late friend Ned Devine. Clutching his winning ticket, Devine died from shock while watching the numbers selected on television.
In fact, the film gets off to a less macabre start, with Jackie (Bannen) and Michael (Kelly) searching among the living for the unknown winner among the drab, slow-moving but altogether decent locals. Alas, it's only after treating the likes of Pig Finn (James Nesbitt) to many pints of beer at the pub and splurging on an elaborate dinner party for the village's known lottery players that the pair realize Devine is missing and go snooping around his house.
With more than a few impish winks and sneaky ideas, Jackie talks the reluctant Michael into assuming Devine's identity and turning in the ticket. But both men are respectful of the deceased and plan to share the winnings, that is before they learn the sum is somewhere north of their wildest dreams.
Knowing the risky scheme will crumble if only one of the 50-plus villagers is not cooperative, the leads vow to split up the fortune evenly among the whole group. The one opposer to the plan is very unlucky after giving them all a fright, while the real Ned Devine is buried with a full house, and Jackie unabashedly honors Michael in a tender, if premature, eulogy.
As Jackie's co-conspirator wife, Fionnula Flanagan is a pleasure, and Susan Lynch ("The Secret of Roan Inish") injects earthy sex appeal as a wild lass paired off with the smelly Finn. For all its superior entertainment value and positive outlook on the human condition, "Waking" is lighter than a feather but well-paced and visually first-rate.
WAKING NED DEVINE
Fox Searchlight Pictures
A Tomboy Films production
Writer-director: Kirk Jones
Producers: Glynis Murray, Richard Holmes
Executive producer: Alexandre Heylen
Director of photography: Henry Braham
Production designer: John Ebden
Editor: Alan Strachan
Costume designer: Rosie Hackett
Music: Shaun Davey
Casting: Ros Hubbard, John Hubbard
Color/stereo
Cast:
Jackie O'Shea: Ian Bannen
Michael O'Sullivan: David Kelly
Annie O'Shea: Fionnula Flanagan
Maggie: Susan Lynch
Pig Finn: James Nesbitt
Mrs. Kennedy: Maura O'Malley
Maurice: Robert Hickey
Brendy: Paddy Ward
Running time -- 91 minutes
MPAA rating: PG...
While it's doubtful that distributor Fox Searchlight has another worldwide hit to rival last year's "The Full Monty", first-time writer-director Kirk Jones' gentle fable has broad appeal and should pick up many satisfied fans.
A warm tale of a lifelong friendship, as well as a comic fable of fortunes won and lost, "Waking Ned Devine" has no stars to speak of, but the performances couldn't be finer. Anchoring the film are Ian Bannen ("Braveheart") and David Kelly ("Run of the Country") as two veteran lotto players who one day discover the body of their late friend Ned Devine. Clutching his winning ticket, Devine died from shock while watching the numbers selected on television.
In fact, the film gets off to a less macabre start, with Jackie (Bannen) and Michael (Kelly) searching among the living for the unknown winner among the drab, slow-moving but altogether decent locals. Alas, it's only after treating the likes of Pig Finn (James Nesbitt) to many pints of beer at the pub and splurging on an elaborate dinner party for the village's known lottery players that the pair realize Devine is missing and go snooping around his house.
With more than a few impish winks and sneaky ideas, Jackie talks the reluctant Michael into assuming Devine's identity and turning in the ticket. But both men are respectful of the deceased and plan to share the winnings, that is before they learn the sum is somewhere north of their wildest dreams.
Knowing the risky scheme will crumble if only one of the 50-plus villagers is not cooperative, the leads vow to split up the fortune evenly among the whole group. The one opposer to the plan is very unlucky after giving them all a fright, while the real Ned Devine is buried with a full house, and Jackie unabashedly honors Michael in a tender, if premature, eulogy.
As Jackie's co-conspirator wife, Fionnula Flanagan is a pleasure, and Susan Lynch ("The Secret of Roan Inish") injects earthy sex appeal as a wild lass paired off with the smelly Finn. For all its superior entertainment value and positive outlook on the human condition, "Waking" is lighter than a feather but well-paced and visually first-rate.
WAKING NED DEVINE
Fox Searchlight Pictures
A Tomboy Films production
Writer-director: Kirk Jones
Producers: Glynis Murray, Richard Holmes
Executive producer: Alexandre Heylen
Director of photography: Henry Braham
Production designer: John Ebden
Editor: Alan Strachan
Costume designer: Rosie Hackett
Music: Shaun Davey
Casting: Ros Hubbard, John Hubbard
Color/stereo
Cast:
Jackie O'Shea: Ian Bannen
Michael O'Sullivan: David Kelly
Annie O'Shea: Fionnula Flanagan
Maggie: Susan Lynch
Pig Finn: James Nesbitt
Mrs. Kennedy: Maura O'Malley
Maurice: Robert Hickey
Brendy: Paddy Ward
Running time -- 91 minutes
MPAA rating: PG...
- 11/4/1998
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Con artists have always proved irresistible fodder for moviemakers, especially when they're young, good-looking and steal from the rich.
Stefan Schwartz's "Shooting Fish" is the latest addition to the genre, a freewheeling comedy about three happy-go-lucky hucksters and their scams. Unfortunately, the film and the lead characters tend toward the overly cute and precious, and the movie is neither as funny nor charming as it seems to think it is. Recently showcased at the Palm Beach International Film Festival, it opens commercially Friday from Fox Searchlight.
Jez (Stuart Townsend), a Brit, and Dylan (Dan Futterman), an American, are partners in crime, perpetrating a series of cons small and large. Jez is the gadgets whiz who comes up with a variety of ingenious props to further their deceptions, and Dylan is the good-looking fast-talker.
Both orphans, they look at themselves as modern-day Robin Hoods, although the only poor people they intend to help are themselves. Living in an abandoned water tower that they describe as a "post-apocalyptic pad," their ultimate goal is to buy a palatial home to make up for their misbegotten childhoods.
During one scam, involving a fake talking computer, they form a relationship with the temp worker they've hired, a sassy young medical student named Georgie (Kate Beckinsale). Soon, she's a valued member of the squad with both men vying for her favors.
The team hits upon a big score, but before they can spend the money they're nabbed for one of their less felicitous capers. A complicated series of plot machinations ensues, involving a series of deceptions and double-crosses that reveal Georgie to be more than a match for the boys when it comes to putting a plan in motion.
Arch and silly, "Shooting Fish" is ultimately not stylish enough to satisfy, and although the leading performers are charming, they aren't quite up to carrying such an insubstantial film. The filmmakers try hard for an air of light-hearted hipness -- especially with a soundtrack filled with British pop and a series of Burt Bacharach numbers -- but the screenplay is less witty than merely wacky.
Late in the story, an attempt is made to tug at the heartstrings with a subplot involving Georgie's efforts to save a home for people with Down syndrome, but it feels stiff and artificial.
SHOOTING FISH
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Director: Stefan Schwartz
Screenplay: Stefan Schwartz, Richard Holmes
Executive producer: Gary Smith
Producers: Richard Holmes, Glynis Murray
Co-producer: Neil Peplow
Co-executive producers: Graham Hampson-Silk,
Chris Craib
Director of photography: Henry Braham
Editor: Alan Strachan
Original music score: Stanislas Syrewicz
Color/stereo
Cast:
Dylan: Dan Futterman
Jez: Stuart Townsend
Georgie: Kate Beckinsale
Mr. Stratton-Luce: Nickolas Grace
Floss: Claire Cox
Mr. Ray: Ralph Ineson
Running time -- 93 minutes
MPAA rating: PG...
Stefan Schwartz's "Shooting Fish" is the latest addition to the genre, a freewheeling comedy about three happy-go-lucky hucksters and their scams. Unfortunately, the film and the lead characters tend toward the overly cute and precious, and the movie is neither as funny nor charming as it seems to think it is. Recently showcased at the Palm Beach International Film Festival, it opens commercially Friday from Fox Searchlight.
Jez (Stuart Townsend), a Brit, and Dylan (Dan Futterman), an American, are partners in crime, perpetrating a series of cons small and large. Jez is the gadgets whiz who comes up with a variety of ingenious props to further their deceptions, and Dylan is the good-looking fast-talker.
Both orphans, they look at themselves as modern-day Robin Hoods, although the only poor people they intend to help are themselves. Living in an abandoned water tower that they describe as a "post-apocalyptic pad," their ultimate goal is to buy a palatial home to make up for their misbegotten childhoods.
During one scam, involving a fake talking computer, they form a relationship with the temp worker they've hired, a sassy young medical student named Georgie (Kate Beckinsale). Soon, she's a valued member of the squad with both men vying for her favors.
The team hits upon a big score, but before they can spend the money they're nabbed for one of their less felicitous capers. A complicated series of plot machinations ensues, involving a series of deceptions and double-crosses that reveal Georgie to be more than a match for the boys when it comes to putting a plan in motion.
Arch and silly, "Shooting Fish" is ultimately not stylish enough to satisfy, and although the leading performers are charming, they aren't quite up to carrying such an insubstantial film. The filmmakers try hard for an air of light-hearted hipness -- especially with a soundtrack filled with British pop and a series of Burt Bacharach numbers -- but the screenplay is less witty than merely wacky.
Late in the story, an attempt is made to tug at the heartstrings with a subplot involving Georgie's efforts to save a home for people with Down syndrome, but it feels stiff and artificial.
SHOOTING FISH
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Director: Stefan Schwartz
Screenplay: Stefan Schwartz, Richard Holmes
Executive producer: Gary Smith
Producers: Richard Holmes, Glynis Murray
Co-producer: Neil Peplow
Co-executive producers: Graham Hampson-Silk,
Chris Craib
Director of photography: Henry Braham
Editor: Alan Strachan
Original music score: Stanislas Syrewicz
Color/stereo
Cast:
Dylan: Dan Futterman
Jez: Stuart Townsend
Georgie: Kate Beckinsale
Mr. Stratton-Luce: Nickolas Grace
Floss: Claire Cox
Mr. Ray: Ralph Ineson
Running time -- 93 minutes
MPAA rating: PG...
- 4/30/1998
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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