Tag: Fincher
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‘The Killer’ Review — David Fincher Lends His Style to a Lackluster Plot
There is absolutely no arguing that David Fincher is one of the greatest filmmakers ever. Se7en is an all-time murder-mystery thriller, Gone Girl is an adaptation that captures the brilliance of its source material and then some, and Zodiac might just be the definitive serial killer movie. Yes, Fincher is flying high and has become…
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David Goyer Shares Details About David Fincher’s Two-Hour ‘Blade’ Meeting: ‘It Was Such a Fleshed-Out Pitch’
David Fincher hasn’t worked on a blockbuster franchise since making his infamous directorial debut on “Alien 3” — a film that he has since disavowed due to what he saw as excessive studio interference — but he has flirted with taking on big properties on multiple occasions. He spent years developing an adaptation of Jules…
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All 11 David Fincher Movies, Ranked According to IMDb
David Fincher is one of the most popular filmmakers working today and for very good reason. Throughout the years, the prized director has delivered impeccable pieces of filmmaking that stand the test of time, including his directorial debut, Alien 3. Fincher is also known for directing the true-crime series Mindhunter, which fans would love to…
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‘Poor Things’ Wins Venice Film Festival Golden Lion — See All the Winners Here
The 2023 Venice Film Festival persevered despite a dimmed Hollywood presence, with much of the onscreen talent sitting this year’s Lido event out due to the strikes. There in Italy, however, were directors like Michael Mann, David Fincher, Yorgos Lanthimos, Ava DuVernay, Wes Anderson, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Richard Linklater, Sofia Coppola, and even Woody Allen to…
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Early Buzz For David Fincher’s The Killer Praises A Slick, Slow-Burn Hitman Thriller
A master of his craft renowned for his clinical, methodical technique suddenly finds himself in a precarious position. But before we get to David Fincher, let’s talk about his new film, “The Killer.”Based on the French graphic novel series of the same name by writer Alexis Nolent and illustrator Luc Jacamon, “The Killer” is the…
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David Fincher urges conversation on Hollywood strikes: “I can understand both sides”
Fincher becomes latest Venice attendee to comment on the US action.US director David Fincher has said he “can understand both sides” of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes that have Hollywood on hold.Speaking in Venice at a press conference for his new film The Killer, Fincher said, “I don’t know what it says about the state…
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‘What Is This?’: David Fincher Puzzled by 5-Minute Venice Standing Ovation for ‘The Killer’
David Fincher spooked Venice with the world premiere of his latest movie “The Killer,” which stars Michael Fassbender as an assassin. The Netflix thriller earned a respectable 5-minute standing ovation at its screening on the Lido on Sunday night.Fassbender and co-star Tilda Swinton couldn’t attend the premiere because of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Fincher walked the…
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Boots Riley Claims David Fincher’s Films Promote a ‘Distorted Worldview’ Reflected in His ‘Confused Take on the Strike’
David Fincher made an appearance in Venice on Sunday to promote his new Michael Fassbender-led Netflix film “The Killer.” While his press conference largely focused on praising his collaborators and expressing his excitement for his new crime thriller, he also briefly addressed the ongoing Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Fincher expressed hope that…
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Trailer Watch: David Fincher’s The Killer
The first trailer has arrived for David Fincher’s The Killer ahead of its imminent Venice Film Festival premiere. Based on Alexis Nolent’s graphic novel series, the film stars Michael Fassbender as a professional assassin embarking on an international manhunt and also features Tilda Swinton, Charles Parnell, Arliss Howard, Kerry O’Malley, Sophie Charlotte, Sala Baker, Emiliano…
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David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’: Release Date, Cast, and Everything We Know
David Fincher has been one of the best filmmakers over the last 30 years. His psychological thrillers pushed the genre forward. With films like Zodiac, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, and Se7en, Fincher has cemented himself as one of the best visionaries working today. The director’s next film will be The Killer, which has…