Tag: The Beach Bum
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Harmony Korine Reveals Terrence Malick Wrote a Script He Wants Him to Direct
Harmony Korine is done with “normal films,” except possibly a Terrence Malick movie.The “Spring Breakers” and “Kids” auteur told GQ that he is stepping away from Hollywood as a whole, following the more muted reception to 2019’s “The Beach Bum.”“I just lost interest in normal films,” Korine said. “I was like, There’s something else. That…
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Harmony Korine Says Terrence Malick Wrote A Script For Him To Direct
Harmony Korine has never made “normal” films. Even his most straightforward feature, probably 2019’s “The Beach Bum,” is pretty subversive by traditional standards. But then you look at things like “Gummo,” “Spring Breakers,” and “Trash Humpers,” and you realize Korine just clearly doesn’t have any interest in making anything the general public would embrace. So,…
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Jonah Hill to Direct a Documentary on Therapy Produced by Joaquin Phoenix for Netflix
Jonah Hill is getting back in the director’s chair for his second feature, a documentary coming soon to Netflix. Hill is no stranger to helming projects of all sizes. The actor/writer/director made his feature directorial debut with 2018’s Mid90s, which he also wrote, and has also directed music videos. Since Mid90s, Hill has been more…
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Harmony Korine’s ‘The Beach Bum’ lands UK and Ireland deal with Blue Finch (exclusive)
The film premiered at SXSW in March.Harmony Korine’s comedy The Beach Bum, starring Matthew McConaughey, has secured a UK and Ireland theatrical deal with nascent distributor Blue Finch Film Releasing.Rocket Science is handling international sales on the film which premiered at SXSW in March and was then released in North American by Neon where it…
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Watch: Matthew McConaughey Stars in Groovy New ‘The Beach Bum’ Trailer
Matthew McConaughey takes on new levels of drug use in the latest trailer for “The Beach Bum.”True to the film’s title, the trailer opens on a trashy beach town stage where McConaughey’s character Moondog is waiting to accept some sort of musical award.“Before I accept whatever award it is they’re giving me today, I want…
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Harmony Korine Filmed Matthew McConaughey Peeing in Florida for ‘The Beach Bum’
Harmony Korine first transplanted his exuberant style to Florida with “Spring Breakers,” but his next movie is likely to cement his status in the Sunshine State. In “The Beach Bum,” Korine chronicles the quirky antics of a wandering Florida poet named Moondog, played by Matthew McConaughey under a flamboyant blonde wig. While Neon will release…
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Cannes Lineup Predictions: Will Women Directors Gain Ground?
Cannes kicks off nine days earlier this year, on May 8, but the official lineup announcement remains under wraps until April 12, which means the guessing games are already underway. Jake Gyllenhaal (“The Sisters Brothers”), Riley Keough (with three films in the mix), and Juliette Binoche are all expected to walk the red carpet, while…