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Why The Favourite should win the best picture Oscar
Yorgos Lanthimos upends expectations of a polite period drama with a wild, raucous, dark comedy filled with perversity, pettiness and pet rabbits•Black Panther, Roma and more: read the rest of our best picture Oscar hustingsRather like last year’s surprise best picture nominee Phantom Thread, The Favourite presents us with familiar prestige, an ornate, Oscar-friendly chocolate […]
Continue readingSight & Sound Names ‘Roma’ the Best Film of 2018
Sight & Sound has unveiled its annual film poll, and the winner is unlikely to come as a surprise: “Roma,” whose awards-season dominance continues unabated. Alfonso Cuarón’s black-and-white drama, which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and has also been named the best film of the year by the New York Film […]
Continue readingNY Philharmonic To Perform Jonny Greenwood’s ‘There Will Be Blood’ Score Live
When Jonny Greenwood isn’t creating haunting melodies for Radiohead, he’s composing some of Hollywood’s most masterful and unsettling scores. The guitar maestro, most recently known for composing the scores for “You Were Never Really Here” and “Phantom Thread,” the latter of which earned him an Oscar nom, will now be bringing his iconic music to […]
Continue reading‘Suspiria’: Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin Will Play Its Iconic Score in Its Entirety on Fall Tour
2018 appears to be the year of “Suspiria.” In addition to “Call Me by Your Name” director Luca Guadagnino’s highly anticipated remake of Dario Argento’s classic giallo, this fall will also see Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin go on tour to perform its iconic score for the original film in its entirety. Each show will feature a […]
Continue readingSaoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie Face Off In Focus Features ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ Tease
Las Vegas – Focus Features had a lot to celebrate in 2017. “Atomic Blonde” was a summer hit, “Victoria and Abdul” showed Judi Dench can still be a box office superstar with the right movie, “The Beguiled” was pretty close to profitable (a rarity for a Sofia Coppola film), “Darkest Hour” earned $147 million globally […]
Continue readingLiam Neeson, Lesley Manville to Headline Bankside’s ‘Normal People’
Academy Award nominees Liam Neeson and Lesley Manville are set to headline romantic drama “Normal People.” Bankside Films, which is handling international sales and will be pitching the project to buyers at Cannes next month, describes the Ireland-set film as “a story of love, survival and the epic questions life throws at each and every […]
Continue readingNew Blu-ray Releases: ‘Phantom Thread’, ‘The Greatest Showman’, ‘All The Money In The World’ and More
(Welcome to Not Dead Yet, a feature dedicated to new Blu-ray releases and what special features you should be excited about. Because yes, some of us still like to own physical copies of our movies.) What physical media awaits you this week? Why, it’s one of the best films of last year – Phantom Thread! […]
Continue readingPaul Thomas Anderson Will “Daydream” To Help Turn 600-Page Script Into His Next Film
Paul Thomas Anderson is a director that will always surprise you. The writer-director doesn’t stick to one genre with his films, and his characters are wildly different from film to film. That’s why it’s always interesting to see what the filmmaker has up his sleeve next. In a recent interview, Anderson talks about what he […]
Continue readingPaul Thomas Anderson Narrating ‘Phantom Thread’ Screen Tests Is Pure Film Nerd Joy — Watch
Will we ever stop being in awe of Paul Thomas Anderson? The auteur filmmaker’s precise eye and attention to detail are unparalleled, as evidenced by these narrated “Phantom Thread” screen tests. With characteristic eloquence, Anderson discusses everything from lens choices, lighting, and set design in this fascinating audio commentary. The screen tests also reveal just […]
Continue reading‘Phantom Thread’ Giveaway: Win Paul Thomas Anderson’s Oscar-Winner on Blu-Ray
Filled with sumptuous costumes, dazzling cinematography, and an unforgettable score from Jonny Greenwood, “Phantom Thread” remains one of 2017’s best films. The film earned an Oscar for Best Costume Design, and also marks the final role for Daniel Day-Lewis, who announced his retirement before the film’s release. With sharp performances from newcomer Vicky Krieps, and […]
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