Category: Movie News
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‘Dune’ Costume Designers Jacqueline West and Bob Morgan Talk About Their Epic Undertaking
The work of “Dune” costume designers Jacqueline West and Bob Morgan has caught the attention of fashion writers as well as film fans. It was an epic undertaking for the veteran costume designers. “Well, we’ve worked together many times and when this came up — when it was so large — she said, ‘would you…
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‘Shang-Chi’: Did Marvel Succeed In Introducing The Next Great Avenger? [The Playlist Podcast]
After all the hype from the Marvel Studios marketing machine, it’s finally time for the world to be introduced to “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” It’s been a little while since Marvel introduced a new character in a feature film (“Captain Marvel” back in 2019), and the studio is hoping people fall…
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Patty Jenkins Blasts Films On Streaming Services: “They Look Like Fake Movies To Me”
Director Patty Jenkins recently voiced her objection to the day-and-date model at CinemaCon, which was first used by WarnerMedia on her film “Wonder Woman 1984” before applying the hybrid model to all of their 2021 releases as a way to help boost subscriptions to their streaming service, HBO Max. This led to the public ire…
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Mikis Theodorakis Dies: ‘Zorba The Greek’ Composer Was 96
Mikis Theodorakis, the Greek composer of acclaimed scores for such films as Zorba the Greek, Z and Serpico, died today at his home in Athens of cardiac arrest. He was 96.His death was announced on his website. A longtime and outspoken advocate for leftist causes whose opposition to the 1967–1974 Greek junta landed him in…
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‘Killing Eve’ Star Jodie Comer Confirmed for Ridley Scott’s ‘Kitbag’ Opposite Joaquin Phoenix
Jodie Comer will begin shooting Ridley Scott’s latest project, “Kitbag,” towards the new year, she confirmed to Variety.Comer will play Josephine opposite Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon Bonaparte in the historical drama about the military leader and emperor.The ‘Killing Eve’ actor is about to embark on promotion for Scott’s “The Last Duel,” another historical drama set in…
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‘The Last Duel’ Star Jodie Comer on Watching Herself on Screen, Working With Ridley Scott and Attending Her First Film Festival
A historical drama about two men duelling to determine the veracity of a woman’s rape in 14th century France doesn’t, at first glance, scream “feminism.”But in the deft hands of “Alien” director Ridley Scott, “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” scribe Nicole Holofcener and “Free Guy” star Jodie Comer, the woman in question — a medieval…
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‘King Richard’ Review: Will Smith Is Larger Than Life as Venus and Serena’s Dad
Will Smith is one of the biggest movie stars of the last 30 years, which is one of the reasons he’s never been particularly good at playing normal people. As a secret government agent saving the world from a giant alien cockroach, he was so believable that even Tommy Lee Jones took him seriously. As…
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Sweet Thing director Alexandre Rockwell: ‘Weinstein was eating hot dogs like sushi, while a student rubbed oil on his lemon-sized boils’
After winning Sundance in 1992, the director’s career stalled, thanks in part, he says, to Harvey Weinstein. It was making films with his family that saved himWhen Alexandre Rockwell’s basement flooded a few years ago, he spotted an opportunity. Why not do the repairs himself and put the $80,000 insurance payout towards making a new…
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The Best Movies And Shows Coming To Peacock In September 2021
It’s time for back to school, which means it’s time to return to Whitlock High. Peacock’s original series “A.P. Bio” will return for its fourth season this month. There’s something for everyone hitting the platform this month, with episodes of NBC series favorites like “Chicago Fire” and “Law and Order” at the ready for grandma, movies…
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Riz Ahmed Can’t Save A Very Messy ‘Encounter’ [Telluride Review]
Telluride – A good twist can be the hallmark of a compelling narrative. For instance, you may think the movie you’re watching or the novel you are reading is set in one genre or about a particular subject matter until, well, it’s not. Nothing is more frustrating than when said twist turns out to be…