Tag: Nightmare Alley
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‘Pinocchio’: Guillermo Del Toro’s First Animated Feature Film Hits Netflix This December
Not many directors would follow an Oscar Best Picture win with a genre remake of a film with a mixed reception on its release almost 75 years ago. But that’s what Guillermo del Toro did with last year’s luxurious noir “Nightmare Alley,” his follow-up to 2017’s “The Shape Of Water.” “Nightmare Alley” didn’t quite catch…
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‘Pinocchio’: Guillermo Del Toro’s First Animated Feature Film Hits Netflix This December
Not many directors would follow an Oscar Best Picture win with a genre remake of a film with a mixed reception on its release almost 75 years ago. But that’s what Guillermo Del Toro did with last year’s “Nightmare Alley,” his follow-up to 2017’s “The Shape Of Water.” “Nightmare Alley” wasn’t bad, but it was…
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Nightmare Alley and the best modern film noirs
Guillermo del Toro’s seductive remake of the gritty cult classic hits a genre sweet spot alongside LA Confidential, The Postman Always Rings Twice and moreOur most enduring images and memories of film noir tend to be rooted in the 1940s and 1950s: say the words and monochromatic visions of fedoras, slinky satin gowns and unrestricted…
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Guillermo Del Toro’s Black And White Version Of Nightmare Alley Is Coming To Hulu Next Week
If you’re one of the many film fans who didn’t get a chance to see the black and white limited theatrical release of Guillermo del Toro’s moody noir “Nightmare Alley,” then boy do I have some good news for you. Starting Monday, April 25, 2022, you can stream this gorgeous-looking alternate version of the movie on Hulu.”Nightmare Alley” tracks…
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34 Movies Rejected by the Oscars in 2022
Note: This story was published on February 9. It has since been updated.While the Oscar nominations can be predicted more or less — aside from the annual head-turning snubs and surprises — one thing remains certain: The Academy will never, ever recognize all the films that deserve awards attention.In years past, “Uncut Gems,” “I’m Thinking…
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Why West Side Story should win the best picture Oscar
Steven Spielberg’s joyous musical remake is a virtuoso piece of film-making that transcends the problematic politics of the originalOf the many inspirations that can be taken from the 2021 adaptation of West Side Story, one ought to be to start with a bang. So here’s an endorsement from Guillermo del Toro. “Wss is intoxicating, Heisenberg-level…
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Greig Fraser Takes Top 2022 ASC Award For ‘Dune’
It’s the middle of Oscar voting, “Coda’s” win at the PGA Awards has everyone buzzing and we’re exactly one week away from the big show. Sunday, March 20 features the last day of guild honors. The American Society of Cinematographers was the last to hand out their awards and, not surprisingly, the top prize went…
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ASC Awards: ‘Dune’ Gets Oscar Momentum with Feature Cinematography Win
Powerhouse “Dune” cinematographer Greig Fraser won the feature film prize Sunday night at the 36th annual ASC Awards (held at the organization’s clubhouse in Hollywood). This marks Fraser’s second ASC win after his Oscar-nominated “Lion.” He triumphed over Bruno Delbonnel (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”), Dan Laustsen (“Nightmare Alley”), Ari Wegner (“The Power of the Dog”),…
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2022 PGA Awards: The Complete List of Winners — Updating Live
The 33rd annual Producers Guild Awards ceremony is underway in Los Angeles, honoring producing achievements across film and TV categories. On the movie side, the Producers Guild of America’s annual gala is a closely watched bellwether for the Best Picture Oscar: Since 1989, the top PGA winner has matched up with the top Academy Award…
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Costume Designers Guild Awards Wins Give ‘Cruella’ and ‘Dune’ Oscars Momemtum
“Cruella” (Disney),” “Dune” (Warner Bros.), and “Coming 2 America” (Amazon Prime) were the big film winners Wednesday night at the 24th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards. “Cruella” designer and two-time Oscar winner Jenny Beavan won for period; Denis Villeneuve’s epic “Dune” took sci-fi honors for costume designers Jacqueline West and Robert Morgan; and Oscar winner…