Tag: The Death of Stalin
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‘Cold War’ Wins Big at the European Film Awards
Pawel Pawlikowski’s “Cold War” has been named the best European film of 2018 at the European Film Awards, which were handed out on Saturday in Seville, Spain.The decade-spanning drama, which was inspired by the stormy relationship between Pawlikowski’s parents, also won awards for its director, screenplay, lead actress (Joanna Kulig) and editor.Marcello Fonte won the…
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‘Cold War’ Is the Big Winner at the European Film Awards, Picking Up Oscar Momentum
“Cold War” was the big winner at the European Film Awards, picking up the prizes for Best European Film, Actress (Joanna Kulig), Director, and Screenwriter (both Paweł Pawlikowski). Best actor went to Marcello Fonte of “Dogman,” while Armando Iannucci’s “The Death of Stalin” was named Best European Comedy.“Cold War” also led all films with five…
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‘The Favourite,’ ‘Sorry to Bother You’ Among Screenplays Not Eligible for WGA Awards (Exclusive)
Fox Searchlight’s “The Favourite,” Annapurna’s “Sorry to Bother You” and “The Sisters Brothers” and A24’s “Hereditary” are among the films that will not be competing for the upcoming Writers Guild Awards nominations, Variety has learned. They and a slew of other titles are not eligible due to the guild’s strictures stipulating conformity to the its…
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‘The Favourite,’ ‘Sorry to Bother You’ Among Screenplays Not Eligible for WGA Awards (Exclusive)
Fox Searchlight’s “The Favourite,” Annapurna’s “Sorry to Bother You” and “The Sisters Brothers” and A24’s “Hereditary” are among the films that will not be competing for the upcoming Writers Guild Awards nominations, Variety has learned. They and a slew of other titles are not eligible due to the guild’s strictures stipulating conformity to the its…
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Emma Thompson to Star in ‘How to Build a Girl’ (Exclusive)
The big-screen adaptation of Caitlin Moran’s best-selling book How to Build a Girl has added double Academy Award winner Emma Thompson and Bridesmaids and Juliet, Naked star Chris O’Dowd to its cast, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.Thompson and O’Dowd join the film’s already announced lineup, including Beanie Feldstein (Lady Bird) in the lead and Alfie…
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The Best Movies of 2018 (So Far)
As we pass the halfway point of 2018, the avid movie-watchers here at IMDb have revealed their favorite films of the year to date.Superheroes flew into the list of top movies of many here at IMDb, with Marvel blockbusters ‘Black Panther‘ and ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ making our list of staff picks.R-rated superhero sequel ‘Deadpool 2‘…
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‘Veep’ Creator Armando Iannucci to Direct ‘In Too Deep’ for Levantine Films (Exclusive)
Levantine Films will finance and produce “In Too Deep,” directed by “Veep” creator Armando Iannucci, sources tell Variety.Iannucci also co-wrote the script with John Finnemore. Iannucci will produce alongside Levantine.Plot details are being kept under wraps.Tory Metzger, Levantine’s president of production, will oversee production of the project on behalf of the company.Iannucci broke onto the…
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Indie Box Office: Women-Directed Movies Kick Ass, Lead by ‘Grace Jones: Bloodfight and Bami’
Art houses got an infusion of fresh blood this weekend, as a wide range of films did business in limited release. Three new films directed by women showed interest, led by the strong showing of the documentary “Grace Jones: Bloodfight and Bami” (Kino Lorber), and two landed among the highest Metascores of the year: “The…
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‘You Were Never Really Here’ Opens Strong, Bringing More Good News to Specialty Box Office
Lynne Ramsay’s “You Were Never Really Here” continues the welcome trend of limited crossovers that includes “Isle of Dogs” and “The Death of Stalin.” This tough New York-set crime film is the best initial performer in the acclaimed Scottish director’s career, with a Joaquin Phoenix performance that’s viewed as some of his best work.“Lean on…
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‘My Cousin Rachel’ Director Roger Michel & Producer Kevin Loader Board Psychological Thriller ‘Little Darlings’
Exclusive: My Cousin Rachel director Roger Michel and producer Kevin Loader are teaming up under their Free Range Films banner on a feature adaptation of upcoming UK novel Little Darlings, which they have optioned from Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV & Film Agency. Notting Hill director Michel will write and direct the feature adaptation, which is…