Tag: The Menu
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‘Dumb Money’ Review – Craig Gillespie Makes ‘The Big Short’ For Reddit
This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the film being covered here wouldn’t exist.When it comes to the rich versus the poor, we’ve seen plenty of films—especially recently with movies like The Menu or Triangle of Sadness, just to name…
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The Menu Is the Service Industry’s Ultimate Revenge Fantasy
When I walked into the theater to see Mark Mylod’s dark comedic thriller The Menu, I expected a mysterious, foodie-themed story with a creepy atmosphere and some kind of twist. I did not expect to see all of my darkest fantasies about working in the food service industry played out in front of me, and…
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This Is ‘The Menu’s Most Underrated Performance
If there is one thing The Menu is not short on, it’s fabulous performances. Since the film’s release, much praise has been dished out for Anya Taylor-Joy’s portrayal of the film’s protagonist, Margot; Ralph Fiennes has been given stars as the nightmarish Chef Julian Slowik; and of course, 2022’s undisputed breakout performer, Hong Chau, gives…
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Barbie Ferreira, John Leguizamo Starring in Tracie Laymon’s ‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ (Exclusive)
“Bob Trevino Likes It” has wrapped production in Louisville, Ky. and has unveiled its first official photo. Myriad Pictures has acquired worldwide sales rights and will launch sales out of Toronto in September. The film is one of the first independent productions to be approved for a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement during the actors strike.“Bob Trevino…
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10 Underrated Horror Comedies from the 2020s
Even only a few years into the new decade, the 2020s have proven themselves to be an amazing decade not just for horror, but for horror comedy as a whole. There have been countless amazing and massively successful horror comedies that have brought audiences to the edge of their seats, both from laughter and fear.…
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Sigourney Weaver Joins Miles Teller in ‘The Gorge’
Apple Original Films and Skydance’s feature The Gorge is certainly not letting any A-list talent fall through the cracks as Deadline has announced that the Academy Award-nominated Sigourney Weaver (Avatar) will be joining a previously announced lineup consisting of Miles Teller (Top Gun: Maverick) and Anya Taylor-Joy (The Menu). Directed by Scott Derrickson, who made…
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John Leguizamo to Be Honored With Impact Award at Miami Film Festival
John Leguizamo will receive the Miami Film Festival‘s Impact Award on March 11.Leguizamo’s new MSNBC series, “Leguizamo Does America,” will screen ahead of the award presentation. The festival’s upcoming 40th edition runs March 3-12.The multi-hyphenate has more than 75 film, theater and television credits, including “Romeo + Juliet,” “Moulin Rouge!,” “Summer of Sam” and “Encanto.”…
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‘Elvis,’ ‘Tár,’ ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Among Ace Eddie Awards 2023 Nominations
The American Cinema Editors (Ace) has nominated “Tár,” “All Quiet on the Western Front,” “Elvis, “Top Gun: Maverick” and “The Woman King” in the category of feature film drama for the 73rd annual Ace Eddie Awards.“The Banshees of Inisherin,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” “The Menu” and “Triangle of…
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Oscars 2023: Best Editing Predictions
We will update all our Oscar predictions throughout the season, so keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2023 Oscar race. The nomination round of voting will take place from January 12 to January 17, 2023, with the official Oscar nominations announced on January 24, 2023. The final voting is between March 2…
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Read ‘The Menu’ Script Here to Dissect the Delicious Wordplay in Mark Mylod’s Dark Comedy
This luxe prix fixe meal is a feast for the eyes thanks to the buzzy screenplay behind one of 2022’s top films.“The Menu” made waves at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival upon its premiere, with Ralph Fiennes starring as a celebrity chef with a sinister scheme in mind, while Nicholas Hoult and Anya Taylor-Joy…