Tag: Pinocchio
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Guillermo del Toro’s Favorite Movies: 45 Films the Director Wants You to See
[Editor’s note: The following gallery was originally published in July 2019. It’s been updated multiple times since.]Guillermo del Toro’s boundless imagination, from the gothic horrors of “Crimson Peak” to the creature-feature-inspired “The Shape of Water,” has been cultivated by a lifelong love of cinema. The Mexican filmmaker proudly wears his influences on his sleeves, while…
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The Score For Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio Was Performed With Only Wooden Instruments
The first tracks from Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio” dropped earlier today, and they’re exactly as magical as we hoped they’d be. Del Toro’s films always dazzle, and so do Alexandre Desplat’s scores. So of course tracks like “Carlo’s Theme” and “The Pine Cone,” which you can listen to on the Still Watching Netflix YouTube account,…
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964 Pinocchio Is the Most Disturbing Adaptation of the Fairy Tale Classic
For a fairy tale based on a nineteenth century Italian children’s book, Pinocchio has garnered a conspicuous amount of attention in Hollywood over the years. Three adaptations of the story have come out since 2019 alone, and Netflix will release Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated stop-motion version of the story this December. Nevertheless, the most…
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Guillermo del Toro Talks Pinocchio & Which Shot Took 2 Months to Set Up
It’ll probably surprise no one when I tell you that Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio looks incredible. I was able to see the first thirty-five minutes and was floored at every aspect of the stop-motion film, including the level of artistry in every shot. In addition, unlike previous versions of Pinocchio, del Toro sets the film…
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We’re All Being Too Hard on Disney Live-Action Remakes
According to fans and critics alike, Disney’s live-action adaptation of Pinocchio leaves a lot to be desired. This isn’t a new development among live-action Disney remakes, with criticism coming from all angles, pointing out the flaws in many of Disney’s new takes on older works. However, we as viewers tend to focus much more on…
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Grieving Guillermo Del Toro Debuts ‘Pinocchio’ in London One Day After His Mother’s Death: ‘This Was Very Special for Her and Me’
After a 14-year uphill battle, Mexican auteur Guillermo del Toro was finally able to share his dream project with an audience as “Pinocchio” (officially titled “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio”) had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival.Taking the stage before the premiere, del Toro spoke of his connection to the story: “I saw…
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Tom Hanks Has Mixed Feelings About The Idea Of Joining The MCU
It seems like everyone and their mom has joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There are Academy Award-nominees and winners alike in the casts of the film and TV series like William Hurt, Natalie Portman, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford, Tilda Swinton, Rachel Weisz, Angelina Jolie, F. Murray Abraham, Christian Bale, Charlize Theron ……
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Disney Announces Wish, New Animated Feature Film For The Company’s 100th Anniversary [D23]
Of all the catchy songs from Disney’s movies, the one that is most linked to the company is probably “When You Wish Upon A Star” from “Pinocchio.” Walking down Main Street at Magic Kingdom or Disneyland? You’ll hear it pumped through the loudspeakers. If you listen to any compilation of their songs, it’ll be right on top of the playlist.…