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‘Passages’ Review: Franz Rogowski, Adèle Exarchopoulos & Ben Whishaw Star In Ira Sachs’ Irresistible Love Triangle [Sundance]

January 23, 2023 3:31 pm

Ira Sachs prefers relationships of the doomed variety — tempestuous passions torn asunder, sometimes by external forces like capitalism, which complicated the search for a home through New York’s cutthroa...

‘Bad Behaviour’ Review: Jennifer Connelly Is Magnificent In Alice Englert’s Gleefully Cynical Feature Debut [Sundance]

Jason Bailey

January 22, 2023 3:21 am

Features, Festivals, News, Reviews

Actor-turned-filmmaker Alice Englert’s “Bad Behaviour” is a dirty bomb of a movie, and it almost seems intentionally devised to keep the viewer off-balance. What at first appears a rather obvious send-up of se...

‘Women Talking’ Exclusive Clip: Ben Whishaw & Rooney Mara’s Chemistry Shines In Sarah Polley’s Harrowing Film

Jamie Rogers

January 10, 2023 12:00 pm

News, Trailers, Video

If you look at “Women Talking'' on paper, it automatically piques interest. The film is directed by Sarah Polley, produced by Brad Pitt, and stars Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Ben Whishaw, and Frances McDormand...

Ben Whishaw’s Amazing Year Continues With ‘Women Talking’ [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

December 19, 2022 3:45 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News

You're not going to find Ben Whishaw in a fashion photo spread these days. He's not one to crash a red carpet or find a way to get a DeuxMoi mention either. No, Whishaw just keeps doing his thing and crushing ...

‘Women Talking’ Trailer: Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley & More Lead Sarah Polley’s New Drama

Rodrigo Perez

December 14, 2022 11:10 am

News, Trailers

Do nothing. Stay and fight. Or leave? That’s the central question posed by director Sarah Polley’s new film, “Women Talking,” which features an all-star cast. Starring Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, ...

‘Women Talking’ Trailer: Rooney Mara, Jessie Buckley & Claire Foy Lead Sarah Polley’s New Acclaimed Drama

Oliver Weir

October 10, 2022 12:03 pm

News, Trailers

The Oscar race officially started after the Telluride Film Festival, which took place early last month. While films like Sam Mendes’ “Empire Of Light” created a lot of buzz, perhaps no film had people talking ...

Best Supporting Actor Oscars 2023 Predictions & Contenders

Gregory Ellwood

October 7, 2022 10:31 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

There will be some heartwarming news in the Oscar race for Supporting Actor in 2023. Barring some unforeseen event, acclaimed actor Brendan Gleeson should finally land an Academy Award nomination for his perfo...

First Look: Sarah Polley’s ‘Women Talking’ Starring Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Frances McDormand & More

Edward Davis

August 16, 2022 4:03 pm

Festivals, News

It's NYFF day. OK, yes, earlier today, we were honored to premiere the trailer for the 60th New York Film Festival. Following that update, we got word about NYFF's Spotlight section and new world premieres add...

‘Bad Behavior’: Jennifer Connelly & Ben Whishaw To Star In Alice Englert’s Directorial Debut

Ned Booth

June 29, 2022 4:12 pm

News

Alice Englert, daughter of director Jane Campion, has steadily built a reputation as an actress over the past ten years with "Ginger & Rosa," "Top Of The Lake," and elsewhere. And now she'll try her hand a...

‘This Is Going To Hurt’ Trailer: Ben Whishaw Leads A New Medical Drademy For AMC+

Valerie Thompson

May 19, 2022 10:10 am

News, Television, Trailers

What is it really like to be a doctor? The new series “This Is Going to Hurt” explores the trials, tribulations, and glimpses of hope in practitioners' lives that most patients will never see. Set in a London ...

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