Tag: Pig
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Jeff Nichols Says It’s “Lucky” His “A Quiet Place” Spin-Off Didn’t Get Made, “It Wasn’t The Right Fit”
You’ll recall that after the success of “A Quiet Place,” director John Krasinski, who had already expanded the original screenplay, had many ideas on his mind, sequels, and spin-offs that took place in different parts of the world, essentially plotting to franchise his alien-invasion family-driven thriller (it fascinating to look back on our interview with…
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‘Dream Scenario’: Release Date, Cast & Everything We Know So Far
It’s somewhat hard to believe that A24 hasn’t worked with the beloved actor already, but now Nicolas Cage’s Dream Scenario will be the actor’s first collaboration with the Academy Award-winning indie production company. It’s hard to imagine that there was a recent time when Nicolas Cage, an Oscar-winning actor himself, was at a relatively low…
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Lupita Nyong’o to Star in ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’
Click here to read the full article.Lupita Nyong’o is headed to the A Quiet Place universe. The actor is in final negotiations to lead Paramount’s A Quiet Place: Day One, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.The film is a spinoff of Paramount’s A Quiet Place, which in 2018 became a surprise hit in the hands of…
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Nicolas Cage Wants To Know Why He Stopped Getting Comedy Roles, And So Do We
Feel free to call it a comeback, because Nicolas Cage is back in the comedy game, baby. The actor, who is equally well-known for his balls to the wall action roles as his madcap comedy characters, has been getting weird in all the best ways over the last few years. Between the surreal, heavy metal…
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The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent Is The ‘Scariest Thing’ Nicolas Cage Has Ever Done
Nicolas Cage is feeling the unbearable weight of his own massive talent — or maybe that’s just the weight of him playing himself in “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.” Cage has had his ups and downs over his career, especially in the 21st century as he has grown more prolific in his output and…
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Nicolas Cage Wants to Work with Ari Aster and Christopher Nolan Next
This month’s release of “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” a buddy comedy that stars Nicolas Cage as himself, has led to a renewed interest in the actor’s eclectic filmography. While films like “Face/Off” and “Leaving Las Vegas” have always been beloved, many cinephiles are using Cage’s moment in the spotlight to discover the excellent…
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‘Dune’ Wins Top Honor at American Society of Cinematographers Awards
The American Society of Cinematographers handed out its top prize in feature film visual storytelling to “Dune.” Last year’s winner, Erik Messerschmidt for “Mank,” presented the feature film prize to Greig Fraser.The 36th Annual ASC Awards ceremony returned to a limited in-person component at the the ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood. Debbie Allen served as the…
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Obama’s Favorite Films of 2021 Include ‘Drive My Car,’ ‘The Card Counter,’ and ‘West Side Story’
Every year, former President Barack Obama reminds us just how good we had it by flexing his impeccable taste in film and TV. As December gets halfway through, it’s that time of year again for Obama to name his favorite films of 2021.“Over the next few days, I’ll share my annual list of favorite books,…
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Movies Like Pig That Are Definitely Worth Watching
“Pig” was one of the most surprising movies of summer 2021, and the beautiful film still stands as one of the best of the year. While it’s not always the case that independent dramas keep the momentum going as Hollywood enters the fall festival season, “Pig” earned early buzz with its Gotham Award nomination for…
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‘Pig’: Nicolas Cage’s Mythic Tale of Grief Is One of the Most Honest Movies About Mourning Ever Made
The most resonant films about loss represent a wide variety of genres and modes, and yet they’re all bound together by the shared understanding of a simple truth: Acceptance may be the last stage of grief, but it’s invariably the longest as well. The acceptance of death is neither a respite nor an exit ramp…