Tag: Uncut Gems
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The Safdie Brothers Break Down the Passover Scene in ‘Uncut Gems’
“Uncut Gems” doesn’t just offer up the anomaly of Adam Sandler, an actor best known for broad comedies, venturing into dramatic territory. Even more unusual, it’s the rare modern movie to include a Passover seder.Directed by brothers Josh and Benny Safdie, “Uncut Gems” follows Howard Ratner (Sandler), a jeweler in New York’s Diamond District. He’s…
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As Specialized Movies Face Holiday Box Office Storm, ‘Parasite’ Hangs Tight
Specialty fare enjoyed a strong fall, well ahead of award kudos, as “Judy (“Roadside Attractions), “Harriet” (Focus Features), “Parasite” (Neon), and “Jojo Rabbit” (Fox Searchlight) all passed the $20 million mark. But being late to the party turned out to be a risky strategy this year.Both “Bombshell” (Lionsgate) and “Uncut Gems” (A24) are riding good…
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‘Uncut Gems’ Keeps Rolling, Crosses $1 Million at Indie Box Office
Despite the presence of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” A24’s “Uncut Gems” held on to the top per screen average for the second straight weekend. In advance of its wide Christmas Day release, the Safdie Bros. thriller crossed the $1 million mark with $232,479 grossed from five screens, giving it an average of $46,496…
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/Filmcast Ep. 547 – Marriage Story + Uncut Gems
This holiday season, David, Devindra, Jeff give the gift of a double-feature. The cast reviews Marriage Story, the latest Netflix film by Noah Baumbach, and Uncut Gems, a crime drama featuring a rough looking Adam Sandler. Thanks to our sponsors this week: 8hours and Feals. Visit 8hours.com for your hand-picked and exclusive videos on film…
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‘Uncut Gems’ and ‘Bombshell’ Soar, Malick’s ‘A Hidden Life’ Drags
This pre-Christmas weekend often launches awards contenders into limited release ahead of wider audience attention. Both “Uncut Gems” (A24) and “Bombshell” (Lionsgate) gambled and won, clicking with strong New York/Los Angeles performances.On the other hand, Terrence Malick’s “A Hidden Life” (Fox Searchlight), though never expected to have the same potential, fell far short of its…
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‘Uncut Gems’ Directors Josh and Benny Safdie Almost Cast Kobe Bryant Before Landing on Kevin Garnett
Josh and Benny Safdie’s merciless assault on the senses, “Uncut Gems,” is now in theaters from A24, with the film’s star Adam Sandler turning out a startling performance that both showcases his singular gifts while revealing new ones. Not since “Punch-Drunk Love” has the comic actor delivered such an unhinged, yet emotionally nuanced turn.He stars…
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‘Uncut Gems’ Star Adam Sandler on Being an Early Partner of Netflix: ‘I’ve Been a Genius My Whole Career’
Though A24’s “Uncut Gems” features retired Celtics player Kevin Garnett in his acting debut, avid basketball fan and star Adam Sandler said he never actually had the chance to shoot hoops with the famed center during filming.“But he taught me two good tips and I’m not going to tell you what they are, but I…
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‘Uncut Gems’: In An Alternate Reality, Riley Keough, Isla Fisher, John David Washington & More Would Have Starred
After making big waves on the festival circuit and early awards season, it’s finally time that the general movie-going public is introduced to the insanity that is “Uncut Gems.” The latest film from the Safdie Brothers is easily one of the Best Films of 2019 and features performances from veterans and newcomers like Adam Sandler,…
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2020 National Board of Review Awards: ‘The Irishman’ wins Best Picture, Renee Zellweger and Adam Sandler take lead acting prizes
The National Board of Review named Martin Scorsese‘s epic crime drama “The Irishman” as the best picture of the year on Tuesday (Dec. 3). The director and the film’s two stars, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, share in the inaugural Icon Award from this group comprised of “knowledgeable film enthusiasts and professionals, academics, young…
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Adam Sandler’s ‘Uncut Gems’ Re-Classified as Drama for Golden Globes
Adam Sandler’s “Uncut Gems” has been re-classified as a drama for the upcoming Golden Globes.A rep for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association confirmed Monday that the organization had overturned the submission of “Uncut Gems” as a musical/comedy, and it will compete as a drama. Nominations will be announced Dec. 9.In 2016, “The Martian” won the…