Tag: Dreamcatcher

  • Stephen King Doesn’t Pay Much Mind To His Movie Adaptations

    Stephen King Doesn’t Pay Much Mind To His Movie Adaptations

    Since the release of Stephen King’s novel “Carrie” in 1974, the author has been one of the most famous American horror writers of all time. In his long career, he has created homicidal cars, psychotic clowns, and obsessive fans. King’s macabre stories always keep avid readers entertained, and his characters and plots are often adapted…

  • Thomas Jane Adds Another Stephen King Adaptation to His Resume With ‘From a Buick 8’

    Thomas Jane Adds Another Stephen King Adaptation to His Resume With ‘From a Buick 8’

    Thomas Jane has three Stephen King adaptations under his belt already: Dreamcatcher, The Mist and 1922. Now, he’s ready to add another. Jane has teamed with producer Courtney Lauren Penn to form the content company Renegade Entertainment, and their first project is an adaptation of King’s From a Buick 8. A From a Buick 8…

  • Film News Roundup: ‘Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration’ Scores Strong Box Office

    Film News Roundup: ‘Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration’ Scores Strong Box Office

    In today’s film news roundup, a Joni Mitchell documentary generates solid business and indie films “Cristina” and “Dreamcatcher” are moving ahead.Box OfficeTrafalgar Releasing is reporting a strong box office of $568,000 at 414 North American locations for its one-night screening on Feb. 7 of “The Music Center Presents Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration.”The film achieved…

  • ‘Shooting The Mafia’: A Photographer Takes On The Sicilian Mob [Sundance Review]

    ‘Shooting The Mafia’: A Photographer Takes On The Sicilian Mob [Sundance Review]

    “Shooting the Mafia” is the latest in a career’s worth of socially conscious, politically charged documentaries from director Kim Longinotto. Having previously explored issues ranging from sex trafficking (“Dreamcatcher”) to genital mutilation (“The Day I Will Never Forget),” “Shooting the Mafia” finds Longinotto documenting the life of courageous Italian photographer Letizia Battaglia. Battaglia’s shocking crime…