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‘As a kid, I’d cry every day seeing homeless people’: Paul Dano on money, fatherhood and being shaved by Brian Cox

With the release of his new film Dumb Money, the endlessly versatile actor talks about turning his back on blockbusters, struggling to lie – and exploring his dark sideThere is versatility in acting and then there is Paul Dano. No sooner had he been seen last year as the masked, panting, clingfilm-wrapped Riddler, who dispatches […]

A 2016 Denis Villeneuve Sci-Fi Thriller Is Spiking On Netflix Right Now

These days Denis Villeneuve is known for his blockbuster sci-fi extravaganzas. But before the almost too-good “Blade Runner 2049” and the spiritual spectacle that was “Dune,” there was “Arrival.” In 2016, Villeneuve had already made a name for himself outside his native Canada with the excellent “Prisoners” in 2013 and “Sicario” in 2015. But after […]

Denis Villeneuve’s Favorite Movies: 29 Films the Director Wants You to See

[Editor’s note: The following was first published in February 2021 and has been updated multiple times since.]Denis Villeneuve has emerged as one of the most visionary directors working in the Hollywood studio system thanks to a string of critically acclaimed films such as “Prisoners,” “Sicario,” “Arrival,” and “Blade Runner 2049.” That’s saying nothing of Villeneuve’s […]

Denis Villeneuve Pushed Jake Gyllenhaal’s Acting To The ‘Verge Of Chaos’ While Filming Enemy

Denis Villeneuve rarely misses. The director has a penchant for crafting thrillingly intricate character studies, incorporated in a range of films from “Prisoners,” to “Blade Runner 2049.” However, his 2013 psychological drama, “Enemy,” is perhaps Villeneuve’s most psychologically dense work, which takes on an extremely Kafkaesque tint and is more concerned with the subconscious, as […]

Paul Dano Didn’t Want to Do ‘Prisoners,’ but ‘Massive Crush’ on Roger Deakins Sold Him

Paul Dano has played a “Batman” villain and a Beach Boy, but the Emmy nominee had no desire to play a presumed child kidnapper in “Prisoners.”The Denis Villeneuve-directed film stars Hugh Jackman, Viola Davis, and Terence Howard as parents whose children are taken. Jake Gyllenhaal plays the detective on the case, as the local community […]

Denis Villeneuve’s “Very Old Secret” Is Directing An Adam McKay-Written “Dark Comedy”

One of the most accomplished directors today, Denis Villeneuve’s audacious visions make every frame a marvel to behold. Most of his films are dark and cerebral, featuring characters having an existential crisis in a complex world. Villeneuve frequently operates in gritty dramas or expansive science fiction stories with plots that explore the worst of humanity, […]

Paul Dano Couldn’t Sleep While Filming ‘The Batman’ Due to Playing a ‘Terrifying’ Riddler

Paul Dano’s first foray into the superhero world has been a long time coming.“[I was] waiting for the right one or ones, where you’re in collaboration with people and material that excites you,” the “Prisoners” star told Entertainment Weekly about signing on to “The Batman,” in theaters March 4. “I was totally surprised, frankly, that […]

‘Raised by Wolves’ Season 2 Trailer: Ridley Scott-Produced HBO Max Sci-Fi Drama Returns in February

The HBO Max original series “Raised by Wolves,” created by “Prisoners” writer Aaron Guzikowski, is returning to the streaming platform this coming February 3, 2022. The android science-fiction drama is executive-produced by Ridley Scott, who’s currently on the press and awards circuits promoting his films “House of Gucci” and “The Last Duel.” Ahead of the […]

Dune Production Designer Patrice Vermette Dreams Without Limitations [Interview]

Production designer Patrice Vermette and director Denis Villeneuve go way back. They’ve been working together for close to a decade now, starting with “Prisoners” and most recently reuniting for “Dune.” Over the years they’ve brought a variety of worlds to life, including south of the border, Pennsylvania, and the interior of an alien spaceship in “Arrival.” With […]

Denis Villeneuve Thinks Christopher Nolan Is A ‘Master,’ Doesn’t Consider Himself On That Level

Christopher Nolan was arguably the quintessential filmmaker of the 2000s, but if there’s any filmmaker who could give him a run for his money in the 2010s and 2020s, it’s “Dune” director Denis Villeneuve. With thrillers and sci-fi epics like “Prisoners,” “Enemy,” “Sicario,” “Arrival,” and “Blade Runner,” Villeneuve has established himself as one of the […]

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