Tag: Arrival

  • A 2016 Denis Villeneuve Sci-Fi Thriller Is Spiking On Netflix Right Now

    A 2016 Denis Villeneuve Sci-Fi Thriller Is Spiking On Netflix Right Now

    These days Denis Villeneuve is known for his blockbuster sci-fi extravaganzas. But before the almost too-good “Blade Runner 2049” and the spiritual spectacle that was “Dune,” there was “Arrival.” In 2016, Villeneuve had already made a name for himself outside his native Canada with the excellent “Prisoners” in 2013 and “Sicario” in 2015. But after…

  • ‘Arrival’ Ending Explained – Aliens Alter Our Perception of Time

    ‘Arrival’ Ending Explained – Aliens Alter Our Perception of Time

    Almost seven years later, Denis Villeneuve’s extra-terrestrial encounter drama Arrival (which hits Netflix today) is still one of the best science-fiction films of the 20th century, and that can be partially attributed to the film’s sensational ending. Long before Villeneuve jumped headfirst into the world of science fiction with Blade Runner 2049 and Dune, Arrival…

  • Simon Franglen’s ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Score Holds World Premiere Performance at Krakow Film Music Festival

    Simon Franglen’s ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Score Holds World Premiere Performance at Krakow Film Music Festival

    “Avatar: The Way of Water” and “E.T.” were just some of the films recognized at the 16th Krakow Film Music Festival in Krakow, Poland. The festival concluded on Monday, wrapping up the celebration of this year’s celestial lineup.“Faced by the challenges posed by the pandemic, as well as the war that broke out at our…

  • Denis Villeneuve’s Favorite Movies: 29 Films the Director Wants You to See

    Denis Villeneuve’s Favorite Movies: 29 Films the Director Wants You to See

    [Editor’s note: The following was first published in February 2021 and has been updated multiple times since.]Denis Villeneuve has emerged as one of the most visionary directors working in the Hollywood studio system thanks to a string of critically acclaimed films such as “Prisoners,” “Sicario,” “Arrival,” and “Blade Runner 2049.” That’s saying nothing of Villeneuve’s…

  • If Dune’s Costumes Weren’t Right, Nothing Else Was Going To Work

    If Dune’s Costumes Weren’t Right, Nothing Else Was Going To Work

    The story of adapting Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic “Dune” is as tragic and winding as the exposition of the novel itself. But decades after David Lynch’s campy ’80s version seemed to solidify the tale as unadaptable, Denis Villeneuve did just that with his 2021 film.One of the many laurels heaped atop his “Dune” is its…

  • Denis Villeneuve’s “Very Old Secret” Is Directing An Adam McKay-Written “Dark Comedy”

    Denis Villeneuve’s “Very Old Secret” Is Directing An Adam McKay-Written “Dark Comedy”

    One of the most accomplished directors today, Denis Villeneuve’s audacious visions make every frame a marvel to behold. Most of his films are dark and cerebral, featuring characters having an existential crisis in a complex world. Villeneuve frequently operates in gritty dramas or expansive science fiction stories with plots that explore the worst of humanity,…

  • Oscars 2022: Best Adapted Screenplay Predictions

    Oscars 2022: Best Adapted Screenplay Predictions

    As usual, contenders in the Adapted Screenplay category are a varied bunch, with movies of all shapes and sizes adapted from prior material, whether novels, short stories, or a prior film. As always, auteurs have the advantage with Academy voters.Literary adaptationsWhile David Lynch and Alejandro Jodorowsky may have been defeated by big-screen adaptations of Frank…

  • Dune Production Designer Patrice Vermette Dreams Without Limitations [Interview]

    Dune Production Designer Patrice Vermette Dreams Without Limitations [Interview]

    Production designer Patrice Vermette and director Denis Villeneuve go way back. They’ve been working together for close to a decade now, starting with “Prisoners” and most recently reuniting for “Dune.” Over the years they’ve brought a variety of worlds to life, including south of the border, Pennsylvania, and the interior of an alien spaceship in “Arrival.” With…

  • Denis Villeneuve Thinks Christopher Nolan Is A ‘Master,’ Doesn’t Consider Himself On That Level

    Denis Villeneuve Thinks Christopher Nolan Is A ‘Master,’ Doesn’t Consider Himself On That Level

    Christopher Nolan was arguably the quintessential filmmaker of the 2000s, but if there’s any filmmaker who could give him a run for his money in the 2010s and 2020s, it’s “Dune” director Denis Villeneuve. With thrillers and sci-fi epics like “Prisoners,” “Enemy,” “Sicario,” “Arrival,” and “Blade Runner,” Villeneuve has established himself as one of the…

  • ‘Dune’ Opens to $40 Million at the Box Office. Strong Enough for a Sequel?

    ‘Dune’ Opens to $40 Million at the Box Office. Strong Enough for a Sequel?

    “Dune,” an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic, opened to $40 million at the North American box office. It’s a respectable start given the ongoing pandemic and the fact that “Dune,” like all Warner Bros. movies in 2021, premiered simultaneously on HBO Max, which might have taken a chunk out of overall ticket sales.Directed by…