Tag: Tesla

  • Linoleum Review: Jim Gaffigan Shines In A Perplexing But Beautiful Tapestry Of Life And Love [SXSW]

    Linoleum Review: Jim Gaffigan Shines In A Perplexing But Beautiful Tapestry Of Life And Love [SXSW]

    Attend enough film festivals, and you’ll notice that many movies allow a variety of stand-up comics to stretch their acting muscles. While it’s typically offbeat comedy that takes advantage of their humor skills, it’s not uncommon to find comics showing their versatility on screen. In recent years, Jim Gaffigan has become one such comedian, stretching…

  • IFC Films Buys Ethan Hawke Drama ‘Tesla’ (Exclusive)

    IFC Films Buys Ethan Hawke Drama ‘Tesla’ (Exclusive)

    IFC Films has nabbed U.S. rights to “Tesla,” the story of inventor Nikola Tesla and his efforts to build a revolutionary electrical system.The purchase extends IFC’s long relationship with Ethan Hawke, who stars as Tesla and who has previously partnered with the studio on such films as “Boyhood” and “Blaze.” The film also reunites Hawke…