Tag: Spencer
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Kristen Stewart ‘Won’t Make Another Movie’ Until She Directs Passion Project ‘The Chronology of Water’
At the Cannes Film Festival in 2018, Kristen Stewart announced that her feature directorial debut would be an adaptation of “The Chronology of Water,” the 2011 memoir by author Lidia Yuknavitch. Since then, Stewart has been pounding the pavement to drum up financing for the project. But despite her track record of headlining some of…
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Pablo Larrain and ‘El Conde’ Cast Say Portraying Pinochet as a Vampire Is ‘Necessary’ Amid Global Right-Wing Resurgence
As Chile readies to mark 50 years since the Sept. 11 1973 coup by Augusto Pinochet Chilean auteur Pablo Larraín on Thursday was back in Venice – following “Spencer” in 2021 – with scathing satire “El Conde,” in which Pinochet, a symbol of global fascism, resurfaces as a 250-year old vampire living in a rundown…
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Pablo Larrain on Portraying Pinochet as a Vampire in ‘El Conde’ to Counter Fascism ‘That Comes in Different Shapes and Forms’ Around the World
Chilean auteur Pablo Larraín is back in Venice – following “Spencer” in 2021 – with scathing satire “El Conde,” in which Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, a symbol of global fascism, resurfaces as a 250-year old vampire living in a rundown rural mansion after faking his death.The allegorical film, beautifully shot in black-and-white by ace cinematographer…
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Kristen Stewart Will Play Susan Sontag In Kirsten Johnson’s Upcoming Meta Documentary, Which Starts Filming At Berlin 2023
Kristen Stewart is no stranger to biopics, with “Seberg” in 2019 and “Spencer” in 2021. Now she has another to add to her upcoming projects, but this one has a meta twist. Variety reports (via Screen Daily) that Stewart will star as the writer and intellectual Susan Sontag in Kirsten Johnson‘s next film, the director’s…
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‘Rrr’ Roars at Japan Box Office (Exclusive)
S.S. Rajamouli’s blockbuster “Rrr,” starring Ram Charan and Ntr Jr, is racking up the numbers at the Japanese box office.After an impressive worldwide run, where it grossed 145 million, including 14.5 million in North America, the film released in Japan on Oct. 21.Keizo Kabata’s Twin released the film in 209 screens and 31 Imax screens…
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‘The Princess’ Review: Engrossing New Princess Diana Documentary Plays Out Like a Thriller
With the sheer onslaught of material based around Princess Diana’s life — “The Crown,” “Spencer,” “Diana: The Musical” — the thought of another film taking her famous life is, honestly, a bit draining. What more can one say about the world’s most famous Princess? Her relationships with Prince Charles, her children, Dodi Al Fayed, and…
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Love Lies Bleeding: Everything We Know So Far About The Kristen Stewart A24 Romance
Thanks to her roles in films like “Spencer” and “Crimes of the Future,” Kristen Stewart has quickly found herself as one of Hollywood’s buzziest and most in-demand stars. While other actors in her position might transition into big blockbuster roles such as a stint in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Stewart is going all-in on dramatic…
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Topic Studios president Maria Zuckerman departing
Executive joined from HBO in May 2022.Topic Studios president Maria Zuckerman is departing the company after a three-year tenure in which the company delivered projects such as Pablo Larrain’s Spencer starring Oscar nominee Kristen Stewart and HBO/HBO Max surfing series 100 Foot Wave.No reason was given for Zuckerman’s departure. She joined in May 2019 from…
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‘Mothers’ Instinct’: Neon Nabs Anne Hathaway & Jessica Chastain 1960s-Set Psychological Thriller
Neon is one of the great modern film distribution companies. They brought Bong Joon-ho‘s stellar Best Picture winner “Parasite” to domestic theaters, Kristen Stewart‘s acclaimed Princess Diana drama “Spencer,” and will be releasing David Cronenberg‘s body horror film “Crimes of The Future” in early June, and Brandan Cronenberg‘s (“Possessor“) upcoming sci-fi thriller “Infinity Pool“ starring…
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Jessica Chastain Wins Best Actress for ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’
After a long-haul awards season that brought her back to the forefront of the race last-minute thanks to a Screen Actors Guild Award win, Jessica Chastain has won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye.” For this top acting prize, Chastain beat out Olivia Colman for…