Tag: Blue Ruin
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‘The Toxic Avenger’ Review: Peter Dinklage Breathes New Life Into Troma’s Undying Franchise
Much like its protagonist — a ghastly superhero who gains his powers after falling into a vat of chemical waste — “The Toxic Avenger” refuses to die. Made for a paltry $500,000 in 1984, Troma’s cult classic spawned three direct sequels, a rock musical, two video games, a short-lived animated series and now a remake…
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Macon Blair to Direct Legendary’s ‘Brothers’ Starring Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage (Exclusive)
Legendary Entertainment has closed a deal for Macon Blair to write and direct the upcoming feature film project “Brothers” starring Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage, sources tell Variety.Andrew Lazar, who was a producer on the Bradley Cooper hit “American Sniper,” will produce via his Mad Chance banner.Brolin is also producing via his shingle, Brolin Productions,…
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‘Hold the Dark’ Review: Jeffrey Wright Battles Wolves and Demons of the Alaskan Wilderness in Jeremy Saulnier’s Unpredictable Survival Saga — Tiff
Jeremy Saulnier was a breakout genre sensation with his taut revenge thriller “Blue Ruin,” but “GreenRoom” solidified his aesthetic with a punks-versus-skinheads survival story that dovetailed from taut survival drama to war movie. With “Hold the Dark,” he continues that fascinating hodgepodge approach, transforming the eerie backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness into an expansive playground…
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‘Green Room’s’ Jeremy Saulnier Says Upcoming Film ‘Hold The Dark’ Features His “Highest Body Count” To Date
If you haven’t heard the name of filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier before, you definitely need to drop everything and watch his previous films ASAP. “Blue Ruin” and “Green Room” are two of the most interesting indie films of the last several years and have firmly planted Saulnier as one of the brightest up and coming filmmakers…
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‘True Detective’ Season 3 is Losing Director Jeremy Saulnier Earlier Than Expected
True Detective fans have been anticipating a redeeming third season for the crime thriller series after a rushed, disappointing second season couldn’t live up to the greatness of the first season, made great by the writing of Nic Pizzolatto and the direction of Cary Fukunaga. The hiring of Green Room and Blue Ruin director Jeremy…
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Jeremy Saulnier Exits ‘True Detective’ Season 3 After Two Episodes
Continuing a string of bad luck and delays, the third season of HBO’s True Detective has seemingly hit another snag, though its already somewhat recovered from the hit. Last night, THR reported that Jeremy Saulnier, the immensely talented director behind Blue Ruin and Green Room, had exited production on the season after directing two episodes.…
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‘True Detective Season 3’: Director Jeremy Saulnier Departs After Two Episodes
Jeremy Saulnier, who was previously announced as the sole director of “True Detective” season three, has departed the show after two episodes. Variety reports that the “Blue Ruin” and “Green Room” helmer had to leave the HBO drama due to scheduling conflicts after production took longer than anticipated and that Daniel Sackheim and series creator…
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‘Justice League’ Actor Ray Fisher Joins ‘True Detective’ Season 3
True Detective season 3 is coming together nicely. Blue Ruin and Green Room director Jeremy Saulnier is co-directing, Deadwood creator David Milch is part of the creative team, Oscar winner Mahershala Ali is the lead, and the cast continues to grow. The latest addition to the True Detective season 3 cast is Justice League actor…