It’s not often you see an actor transition from the fantastical world of sci-fi to the gritty realm of political scandals and WWII drama. Ben Radcliffe, having recently starred in CW’s Pandora, has successfully proven such a range with two other major projects. Last year, the British actor assumed the role of James Whitehouse in…
Festival de Cannes has announced the Official Selection for its 76th edition. One of the most highly publicized events in the world, the Festival de Cannes is widely considered the most impactful and prestigious film festival in the industry. The Official Selection, this year unveiled at a press conference in Paris, showcases hidden gems and…
“Those experiences taught me the lessons that came in handy later in my life: Try hard, play by the rules, help your friends, don’t get too crazy, and have fun.” ― Penny Marshall, My Mother Was Nuts The news broke this week as well as many hearts: Penny Marshall has passed away at the age of 75 due…
The 2017 Tribeca Film Festival doesn’t end until April 30th so there’s still a few days left to view cinema’s latest and greatest! In case you missed out on the first part of the fest, we’ve got the highlights – from feminist debates to publicity pranks. Opening night on Wednesday the 19th went off with a…
“I wish I had cancer.” How’s that for a salvo? If it throws you for a loop, it won’t take long before your mind begins to wonder, “What fresh hell could be more harrowing than that?” The answer, both in life and in Still Alice, is a slow and steady deterioration of the brain, the…
The 51st annual New York Film Festival has once again delivered a diverse and buzz-worthy lineup, including notable documentaries, biographies, comedies, thrillers, Cannes award winners, world premieres, and films whose names are certain to be echoed on Oscar night. One of the most talked-about films featured this year, chosen as the festival’s red-carpet closing premiere,…
Cloud Atlas tells many tales; quantity is the only thing guaranteed. In an age where Hasbro toys serve the kind of cinematic inspiration that great writers once did, what to make of ambition? Of wanting more out of the movie-going experience, not as a viewer but as a filmmaker? I often find myself forgiving a…
