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‘Tron 3’: ‘Lion’ Director Garth Davis Attached To Jared Leto-Led Sequel

August 10, 2020 12:24 pm

One of Hollywood’s worst-kept secrets continues to move forward, as Disney has now added a filmmaker to helm Jared Leto’s upcoming sequel to “Tron.” According to Deadline, filmmaker Garth Davis has been se...

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‘Mary Magdalene’: Not Even Jesus Can Save This Miserable Biblical Drama [Review]

Jonathan Christian

April 12, 2019 1:55 pm

News, Reviews

It is common knowledge within the film community that faith-based movies are almost always subpar. Unless your name is Martin Scorcese (“Silence”) or Mel Gibson (“The Passion of the Christ”), these religious fl...

‘Mary Magdalene’ Trailer: Rooney Mara & Joaquin Phoenix Star In The Long-Delayed Biblical Adaptation

Charles Barfield

March 27, 2019 1:20 pm

News, Trailers

The story of Jesus Christ has been captured on film numerous times. We’ve seen great depictions, horrible attempts, and very violent tales (looking at you, “The Passion of the Christ”). So, the idea of yet anot...

Long-Awaited ‘Mary Magdalene’ Starring Joaquin Phoenix & Rooney Mara Saved By IFC Films & Will Be Released In April

Charles Barfield

March 20, 2019 12:32 pm

News

Remember that film with Joaquin Phoenix set to play Jesus Christ and Rooney Mara as Mary Magdalene? It was directed by Garth Davis, coming off his Oscar-nominated feature “Lion,” way back in 2016 but never saw ...

‘Mary Magdalene’ With Rooney Mara & Joaquin Phoenix Not So Blessed In First Reviews

Kevin Jagernauth

February 27, 2018 3:10 pm

News

You've seen Jesus on the big screen before, but you haven't seen his story told from the point of view of "Mary Magdalene." Rooney Mara takes the titular role in this prestige-y Bible movie, that also features ...

‘Mary Magdalene’ Trailer: Rooney Mara Stays With Joaquin Phoenix Until The End

Kevin Jagernauth

February 15, 2018 10:25 am

News, Trailers

Yesterday was Valentine's Day, but for those who observe more than just Hallmark holidays, it was also Ash Wednesday. It's the start of the six weeks of repentance by Christians before Easter. Or, for Universal...

‘Mary Magdalene’ Trailer: Joaquin Phoenix & Rooney Mara Get Biblical

Charles Barfield

November 29, 2017 9:10 am

News, Trailers

There have been many different films about Jesus and the crucifixion. We’ve had many different actors grow the beard and play the part, including Jim Caviezel, Willem Dafoe, and Christian Bale. But we’ve never ...

Massive 2 Hour 40 Minute Talk With DGA Nominees Damien Chazelle, Denis Villeneuve, Garth Davis, Barry Jenkins & Kenneth Lonergan

Charles Barfield

February 8, 2017 2:58 pm

News

Over the weekend, the Directors Guild of America invited the five feature film nominees to a theater to discuss their nominated work. DGA winner Damien Chazelle ("La La Land"), Denis Villeneuve ("Arrival"), Gar...

The ‘La La Land’ Love Continues As Damien Chazelle Wins 2017 DGA Award

Gregory Ellwood

February 5, 2017 5:06 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

The Directors Guild of America handed out their annual year-end honors Saturday night and, as expected, the top award went to Damien Chazelle for "La La Land." And it wasn't a surprise. READ MORE: How The Os...

Barry Jenkins, Damien Chazelle, Denis Villeneuve & Nate Parker Among 2017 DGA Awards Nominees

Gregory Ellwood

January 12, 2017 1:22 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

The Directors Guild of America announced its nominees in the theatrical narrative categories this morning for the 2017 DGA Awards. READ MORE: The 25 Best Films Of 2016 The nominees are as follows: Feat...

The 25 Best Breakthrough Directors Of 2016

Oliver Lyttelton

December 8, 2016 12:32 pm

Features

We’re looking back at 2016 during December, and while it’s been a shitshow in so many ways, it has also been a very good year at the movies —particularly when it came to discovering new talent. From massive blo...

Dev Patel On ‘Lion’ And The “Force To Be Reckoned With” Nicole Kidman [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

November 25, 2016 8:18 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

“Lion” tells the remarkable true story of Saroo Brierley, an Indian boy who was was dramatically separated from his mother at age of five, raised in Australia by adoptive parents and began a search for his orig...

‘Lion’ Starring Dev Patel, Rooney Mara & Nicole Kidman Renders Complex Story Into A Dull Roar [TIFF Review]

Kevin Jagernauth

September 11, 2016 1:51 pm

Reviews

The hill across the street. The convenience store a few blocks over that still sells cassettes. The dented mailbox on the corner. The broken streetlight that never works. While where we live is marked by house ...

Dev Patel Begins An Incredible Journey In First Trailer For ‘Lion’ With Nicole Kidman And Rooney Mara

Kevin Jagernauth

August 25, 2016 11:38 am

Trailers

If you're looking for a potential sleeper awards season contender, "Lion" may be one to keep an eye on. From afar, it may be difficult to see its bonafides, but a closer inspection reveals a lot of potential fo...

On The Rise 2016: 20 Filmmakers To Watch

Oliver Lyttelton

August 22, 2016 12:52 pm

Features

Earlier this month, we debuted the first installment of our On The Rise series for this year by looking at the actors and actresses we’re tapping for big things to come. But looking at the talent in front of ca...

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