There’s a monster terrorizing screenwriter/co-director Jeremy Gardner’s protagonist in “After Midnight,” and he doesn’t know why, what it is or where it came from. After 83 minutes, we still don’t know, either, but at least it has become clear this is one of those films that “defies categorization” by identifying with a marketable genre it’s…
“Peanut Butter Falcon” and “Fifty Shades Freed” star Dakota Johnson has made her directorial debut with Coldplay’s music video for a doo-wop rendition of “Cry Cry Cry” off their latest album Everyday Life. 25 more words
via Dakota Johnson Marks Directorial Debut with Coldplay’s ‘Cry Cry Cry’ Video — Variety
“Mr. Turner” director Mike Leigh will shoot his next feature film this summer with Cornerstone Films, Film4, Ingenious and MediaPro. Details about the film are sparse, but Cornerstone Films will once again handle international sales, with Bleecker Street on board for U.S. 16 more words
via Mike Leigh to Shoot Next Film This Summer With Cornerstone, Film4 & Ingenious — Variety
Guy Richie hasn’t played in the British gangster sandbox since 2008’s RocknRolla, an entertaining, humorous yet utterly forgettable foray into the world of the London hardman. The Gentlemen doesn’t so much return Richie to his roots as this crime caper is a different specimen, a more modern upgrade. Not only is his collection of characters […]
via Review: The Gentlemen (2020) – Do The Right Thing — The Sardonic Romantic
I’ll make it clear right from the start, I was not the target demographic for Jay Roach’s Bombshell. This tale of sexual harassment within the ultra-conservative walls of Fox News at first glance is a story disconnected from the rest of the world. Roach and writer Charles Randolph thankfully disagree and a film that could […]
via Review: Bombshell (2020) – A Little Conservative — The Sardonic Romantic
Colin Kaepernick is publishing a memoir this year. The activist and former San Francisco 49ers quarterback announced plans to release the book through Kaepernick Publishing, his own newly launched publishing company that is meant to “reinforce the importance of Black ownership” and “give power to Black and Brown voices globally, offering unprecedented ownership options to…
via Colin Kaepernick to Release Memoir in 2020, Inks Multi-Project Deal With Audible — Variety
The NBA today announced that Jennifer Hudson will perform a special tribute to the late Kobe Bryant at the All-Star Game on Sunday at Chicago’s United Center. 32 more words
Harvey Weinstein’s attorney, Donna Rotunno, implored a New York jury on Thursday to exonerate the former movie mogul, arguing that his accusers have shirked responsibility for their own actions. 29 more words
via Harvey Weinstein Defense Closing Argument: Women Need to Take Responsibility for Actions — Variety
Zoe Saldana is starring in the sports drama “Fencer” with Casey Affleck producing and Jasmine McGlade directing from her own script. HanWay Films will commence sales at next week’s European Film Market with UTA Independent Film Group and CAA Media Finance overseeing the U.S. 15 more words
via Zoe Saldana Starring in ‘Fencer,’ Casey Affleck Producing — Variety
Hope Hicks is leaving her post as Fox Corp. chief communications to return to the White House, a Fox spokesperson confirmed Thursday. She will serve as senior counselor to the president, while working with adviser Jared Kushner. 20 more words
via Hope Hicks Leaves Fox to Return to White House — Variety
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