“All this filming isn’t healthy,” says blind but perceptive Mrs. Stephens (Maxine Audley) late in Michael Powell’s resolutely disturbing Peeping Tom, and every aspect of the film’s rigorously self-reflexive construction seems to bear her out. From the opening shot of an opening eye, to the final shot of a blank screen swathed in black and blood-red gel lighting, Peeping Tom obsessively examines the social and psychological ramifications of overactive cinephilia. This situates Powell’s film as a direct precursor to later 1960s autocritiques along the lines of Federico Fellini’s 8½, Michelangelo Antonioni’s Blow-Up, and Haskell Wexler’s Medium Cool.
Powell and screenwriter Leo Marks originally wanted to make a film about Sigmund Freud and his theories, but word of John Huston’s upcoming Freud biopic put the kibosh on those plans. So instead they came up with the story of Mark Lewis (Carl Boehm), who works...
Powell and screenwriter Leo Marks originally wanted to make a film about Sigmund Freud and his theories, but word of John Huston’s upcoming Freud biopic put the kibosh on those plans. So instead they came up with the story of Mark Lewis (Carl Boehm), who works...
- 5/24/2024
- by Budd Wilkins
- Slant Magazine
Marvel is looking to a new Vision for its next TV offering.
The Vision character played by Paul Bettany will be at the center of the studio’s first new series order in some time. The untitled show is currently on track for a 2026 premiere on Disney+, with Star Trek: Picard’s Terry Matalas installed as showrunner. A writers room for the series opened this week.
Bettany will reprise his role as Vision, which spans three Marvel films and the WandaVision series (plus voice work on the three Iron Man movies as Jarvis, Tony Stark’s artificial intelligence creation). At the end of WandaVision, Vision’s physical body was brought back to life (with an all-white appearance), with no memories of his previous incarnation; his memories are restored by the spectral Vision Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) had conjured to manage her grief as she put a hex on the town of Westview,...
The Vision character played by Paul Bettany will be at the center of the studio’s first new series order in some time. The untitled show is currently on track for a 2026 premiere on Disney+, with Star Trek: Picard’s Terry Matalas installed as showrunner. A writers room for the series opened this week.
Bettany will reprise his role as Vision, which spans three Marvel films and the WandaVision series (plus voice work on the three Iron Man movies as Jarvis, Tony Stark’s artificial intelligence creation). At the end of WandaVision, Vision’s physical body was brought back to life (with an all-white appearance), with no memories of his previous incarnation; his memories are restored by the spectral Vision Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) had conjured to manage her grief as she put a hex on the town of Westview,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Based on a true story from North Dakota, on the last known lynching in the state, End of the Rope by Charlie Griak is a cruel showcase of pent-up anger in a large number of people. Adapted from Dennis Edward Johnson’s novel of the same title, Griak does a wonderful job at portraying McKenzie County and what unfolded there in 1931. Barring the extended length of the film, this historical drama is a captivating insight into the events that took place.
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What happens in the movie?
CA Jacobson, the sheriff of the small town of Schafer, North Dakota, loses his two daughters when his house catches fire. The townsfolk believe that the only person present there at that time, the farmhand Charles Bannon, set the fire. CA drowned in the grief and decided to step down from his Sheriff duties to start a secluded life as a farmer alongside his wife Sara.
Spoilers Ahead
What happens in the movie?
CA Jacobson, the sheriff of the small town of Schafer, North Dakota, loses his two daughters when his house catches fire. The townsfolk believe that the only person present there at that time, the farmhand Charles Bannon, set the fire. CA drowned in the grief and decided to step down from his Sheriff duties to start a secluded life as a farmer alongside his wife Sara.
- 5/21/2024
- by Aniket Mukherjee
- Film Fugitives
Last Thursday, FX confirmed that its adaptation of James Clavell’s “Shōgun” will continue past its first season and thus compete as a drama series rather than a limited one at the upcoming Emmys. Since it had spent the preceding three weeks as Gold Derby’s predicted Best Limited Series winner and was expected to reap several acting nominations, every drama and limited race was shaken up by its reclassification – and the dust still has not settled.
Within 48 hours of the “Shōgun” shift, our 2,500+ Emmy predictors came to the consensus that it will be nominated for Best Drama Series and all of the corresponding main acting awards. Even lead actor Cosmo Jarvis and supporting actress Moeka Hoshi, who never quite managed to reach predicted nominee status before, quickly broke into our forecasted drama lineups. Jarvis and his seemingly more secure lead male costar, Hiroyuki Sanada, displaced both Tom Hiddleston (“Loki...
Within 48 hours of the “Shōgun” shift, our 2,500+ Emmy predictors came to the consensus that it will be nominated for Best Drama Series and all of the corresponding main acting awards. Even lead actor Cosmo Jarvis and supporting actress Moeka Hoshi, who never quite managed to reach predicted nominee status before, quickly broke into our forecasted drama lineups. Jarvis and his seemingly more secure lead male costar, Hiroyuki Sanada, displaced both Tom Hiddleston (“Loki...
- 5/21/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Werner Herzog is one of the most respected, revered German actor-filmmaker who has earned a splendid reputation in Hollywood as well. A pioneer of movies and documentaries, Herzog’s weird reputation and often unusual tales precede his reputation but he is nonetheless an individual who has contributed massively to cinema, with many accolades to his name.
Werner Herzog (image via Wikimedia Commons)
And so while his opinions on other cinematic works would matter, fans can hardly believe what he has to say about last year’s box-office charting Margot Robbie’s movie, Barbie. In a recent interview, the director-filmmaker revealed how he thought the movie was sheer hell and fans have had some dramatic reactions to his claims.
Werner Herzog Labels Margot Robbie’s Blockbuster Sheer Hell Margot Robbie in and as Barbie
One does not need any introduction to Margot Robbie‘s pink blockbuster Barbie (unless you are a hater yourself). The movie,...
Werner Herzog (image via Wikimedia Commons)
And so while his opinions on other cinematic works would matter, fans can hardly believe what he has to say about last year’s box-office charting Margot Robbie’s movie, Barbie. In a recent interview, the director-filmmaker revealed how he thought the movie was sheer hell and fans have had some dramatic reactions to his claims.
Werner Herzog Labels Margot Robbie’s Blockbuster Sheer Hell Margot Robbie in and as Barbie
One does not need any introduction to Margot Robbie‘s pink blockbuster Barbie (unless you are a hater yourself). The movie,...
- 2/24/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Few directors are as admired and esteemed in the entertainment industry as Werner Herzog and Martin Scorsese. These two titans of the industry have become household names thanks to their distinct styles and uncompromising visions. However, it appears that Herzog is not afraid to challenge even his fellow cinematic legends on the subject of comic book movies.
In a recent interview, Herzog—the pioneer of New German Cinema—made waves by saying that he completely agrees with Scorsese’s dismay at the dominance of superhero flicks. However, the director-author, 81, also maintained that these movies aren’t simply entertainment. They are a reflection of our society and culture, and should not be so easily dismissed by those who believe themselves to be above such populist fare.
Werner Herzog (image via Wikimedia Commons) Werner Herzog: Hollywood Elites Should Not ‘Dismiss’ the Power of Comic Book Movies
While Martin Scorsese has famously been critical of the superhero genre,...
In a recent interview, Herzog—the pioneer of New German Cinema—made waves by saying that he completely agrees with Scorsese’s dismay at the dominance of superhero flicks. However, the director-author, 81, also maintained that these movies aren’t simply entertainment. They are a reflection of our society and culture, and should not be so easily dismissed by those who believe themselves to be above such populist fare.
Werner Herzog (image via Wikimedia Commons) Werner Herzog: Hollywood Elites Should Not ‘Dismiss’ the Power of Comic Book Movies
While Martin Scorsese has famously been critical of the superhero genre,...
- 2/24/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Even by Peak TV standards, where TV shows routinely look every bit as good as big-budget blockbusters, FX’s Shōgun is flat-out breathtaking. Admirably ambitious and epic in scope, the limited series set in feudal Japan (premiering next Tuesday at 10/9c; I’ve seen the first four episodes) boasts exquisite period detail and grandly staged action sequences that are so stunning, it’s almost worth watching just to lay eyes on them. But the story it tells is less impressive, bogged down by too many plotlines and an unconvincing central romance. Shōgun is still a worthwhile watch, all things considered,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
The second season of What If? has been dropped by Marvel Studios in a year that has seen both the rise and fall of the MCU. The final Guardians of the Galaxy and the second season of Loki were absolute triumphs, while the rest was pretty much a let down. I’m not even going to go into the Jonathan Major fiasco, but that must have hurt the MCU, and the future of this thing doesn’t look too bright. Considering all these, it was essential for Marvel to wrap up this year strong, and the good news is that What If? has been quite successful in doing that. With the anthology format, it was a given that some of the episodes would not be that good, while others might just be extraordinary. And that’s exactly how it went. We’re going to rank the new batch of episodes...
- 12/31/2023
- by Rohitavra Majumdar
- Film Fugitives
It was all the way back in 2018 when FX first announced that they would be adapting "Shōgun," the smash-hit novel from James Clavell that was previously adapted into a 1980 television miniseries. To put it into perspective how long the production has been, the miniseries was announced at the same time as the series adaptation of "What We Do in the Shadows," which is now in its fifth season. Described by the network as "an epic saga of war, passion, and power set in Feudal Japan," it seems wise to start prepping for "Shōgun" to be one of the first big hits of next year. "It's really told from multiple points of view, not just the singularly Western white male point of view," FX CEO John Landgraf said during the announcement. "I agree if you exoticize or fetishize Japanese culture from the Western and male gaze it would not fly. I...
- 11/5/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
The last time legendary Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada – star of :a[Westworld]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/westworld-season-4/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, :a[Mortal Kombat]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/mortal-kombat/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, and :a[Bullet Train]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/bullet-train/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} –graced our screens, he was helping his old pal John Wick and going toe-to-toe with Donnie Yen in Chad Stahelski's all-out action epic :a[John Wick: Chapter 4]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/john-wick-chapter-4/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}. And in the first trailer for feudal Japan-set FX series Shōgun, it looks like the man they call Hiro has even bigger fish to fillet. Check out the trailer below;
Close-quarters combat. Beach-bound archer batallions. Symbolic birds of prey. Portentous talk of living and dying. Sanada rallying the troops,...
Close-quarters combat. Beach-bound archer batallions. Symbolic birds of prey. Portentous talk of living and dying. Sanada rallying the troops,...
- 11/2/2023
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
FX has released the official trailer for the series adaptation of “Shogun,” starring Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis.
Based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name, the 10-episode limited series is set in Japan in the year 1600 and follows Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Sanada), who must fight for his life after his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him.
The official logline reads, “When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, its English pilot, John Blackthorne (Jarvis), comes bearing secrets that could help Toranaga tip the scales of power and devastate the formidable influence of Blackthorne’s own enemies — the Jesuit priests and Portuguese merchants. Toranaga’s and Blackthorne’s fates become inextricably tied to their translator, Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai), a mysterious Christian noblewoman and the last of a disgraced line. While serving her lord amidst this fraught political landscape, Mariko...
Based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name, the 10-episode limited series is set in Japan in the year 1600 and follows Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Sanada), who must fight for his life after his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him.
The official logline reads, “When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, its English pilot, John Blackthorne (Jarvis), comes bearing secrets that could help Toranaga tip the scales of power and devastate the formidable influence of Blackthorne’s own enemies — the Jesuit priests and Portuguese merchants. Toranaga’s and Blackthorne’s fates become inextricably tied to their translator, Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai), a mysterious Christian noblewoman and the last of a disgraced line. While serving her lord amidst this fraught political landscape, Mariko...
- 11/2/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Elvis Presley‘s “Burning Love” is such a famous and beloved song that it’s tough to imagine that Elvis wasn’t the biggest fan of it. That might have had more to do with Elvis’ personal life than anything about the song’s lyrics or composition. In 2015, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra released a version of “Burning Love” with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s vocals and a new instrumental arrangement.
Elvis Presley preferred ‘Separate Ways’ to ‘Burning Love’
According to a 2022 video uploaded to the Elvis Presley YouTube channel, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll wasn’t interested in recording “Burning Love.” His recent divorce from Priscilla Presley made him more interested in recording sad ballads, such as the forgotten classic “Separate Ways.”
However, producer Felton Jarvis wanted to help Elvis record a new big hit. After all, none of Elvis’ tunes had reached the top 30 in two years.
Elvis Presley preferred ‘Separate Ways’ to ‘Burning Love’
According to a 2022 video uploaded to the Elvis Presley YouTube channel, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll wasn’t interested in recording “Burning Love.” His recent divorce from Priscilla Presley made him more interested in recording sad ballads, such as the forgotten classic “Separate Ways.”
However, producer Felton Jarvis wanted to help Elvis record a new big hit. After all, none of Elvis’ tunes had reached the top 30 in two years.
- 9/20/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The magical world of Harry Potter has captured the hearts of audiences for years, but what happens behind the scenes? In a recent revelation, a star from the acclaimed film series has confirmed a secret romance with an unlikely co-star.
Join us as we dive into the hidden relationship that lasted nearly a decade, exploring the connection between two of the series’ actors. It’s a rare glimpse into the private lives of those who brought J.K. Rowling’s fantastical world to life on the big screen.
Evanna Lynch confirms her secret romance with ‘Harry Potter’ co-star
Lynch, known for portraying the mystical Hogwarts witch Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter film series, recently confirmed her secret romance.
According to Mirror, Lynch revealed that she had a nine-year relationship with fellow Harry Potter co-star Robbie Jarvis. Despite intense public scrutiny, the pair kept their romance secret for nearly a decade.
Join us as we dive into the hidden relationship that lasted nearly a decade, exploring the connection between two of the series’ actors. It’s a rare glimpse into the private lives of those who brought J.K. Rowling’s fantastical world to life on the big screen.
Evanna Lynch confirms her secret romance with ‘Harry Potter’ co-star
Lynch, known for portraying the mystical Hogwarts witch Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter film series, recently confirmed her secret romance.
According to Mirror, Lynch revealed that she had a nine-year relationship with fellow Harry Potter co-star Robbie Jarvis. Despite intense public scrutiny, the pair kept their romance secret for nearly a decade.
- 8/20/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It is a shame that despite the title of the superhero Blue Beetle existing since the Golden Age of comics, right since the debut of biggies like Superman and Batman, even the franchise fans don’t know much about him. Fans of DC comics have an idea about the importance of legacies in the franchise, and Blue Beetle is one of those characters who exemplifies that perfectly. Since the beginning, three distinctive versions of the character have been created for three different generations of readers, all unique in their own way yet connected by a defined lore at the same time.
Although, on paper, Blue Beetle is the fourteenth entry of the Dceu, it is largely disconnected from the near-defunct universe’s world-building and instead will be treated as an unofficial entry of the upcoming Dcu. From that aspect, the introduction of Blue Beetle early in the newly formed universe...
Although, on paper, Blue Beetle is the fourteenth entry of the Dceu, it is largely disconnected from the near-defunct universe’s world-building and instead will be treated as an unofficial entry of the upcoming Dcu. From that aspect, the introduction of Blue Beetle early in the newly formed universe...
- 8/16/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
At the start of 2023, Nick Cave got angry. Angry at artificial intelligence for making a mockery of his career. Songwriting has long been associated with the inherent ability to be soulful. But now one Google search will throw up endless AI capable of making lyricism universal: Audoir for song lyrics and poetry, Jarvis for banishing writer’s block, and ChatGPT for anything, everything and more. To put it plainly, the 65-year-old singer had had enough of being simulated.
“With all the love and respect in the world, the track is bulls*** and a grotesque mockery of what it is to be human,” he responded in a blog post to a fan who’d sent him song lyrics “in the style of Nick Cave”, generated by ChatGPT.
“Songs arise out of suffering… as far as I know, algorithms don’t feel,” he added. “Data doesn’t suffer. ChatGPT has no inner being,...
“With all the love and respect in the world, the track is bulls*** and a grotesque mockery of what it is to be human,” he responded in a blog post to a fan who’d sent him song lyrics “in the style of Nick Cave”, generated by ChatGPT.
“Songs arise out of suffering… as far as I know, algorithms don’t feel,” he added. “Data doesn’t suffer. ChatGPT has no inner being,...
- 4/18/2023
- by Lydia Spencer-Elliott
- The Independent - Music
The "Selling Sunset" franchise is expanding to a new city with fresh faces, stunning real estate, and, of course, more drama in Netflix's "Selling the Oc." The extension of The Oppenheim Group's successful flagship series (going on its sixth season) premiered on Aug. 24 and sets roots in California's Orange County. Despite sharing a home state, the "Selling the Oc" cast - which includes Alex Hall, Alexandra Jarvis, Alexandra Rose, Austin Victoria, Brandi Marshall, Gio Helou, Kayla Cardona, Lauren Brito, Polly Brindle, Sean Palmieri, Tyler Stanaland, and Lauren Shortt - and "Selling Sunset" stars/brokers Jason and Brett Oppenheim tell Popsugar that their new show is nothing like its predecessor.
"Orange County itself [is] like a whole different vibe than LA."
"[We're different] pretty much in every way," says Jarvis. "I mean, it's entirely new people. New personalities, totally different dynamic . . . We have a lot of newer agents, too. A lot of us...
"Orange County itself [is] like a whole different vibe than LA."
"[We're different] pretty much in every way," says Jarvis. "I mean, it's entirely new people. New personalities, totally different dynamic . . . We have a lot of newer agents, too. A lot of us...
- 8/24/2022
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
The horror! Cried early reviews. A travesty of a Jane Austen adaptation! Then followed some more level-headed takes which didn’t find themselves quite as allergic to Persuasion‘s modern-sensibilities-in-period-rom-com approach. Now, after the fuss, Netflix audiences are making up their own minds. If you’re among them and are planning to spend/have spent just shy of two hours with the cast below, here are some of the places you may recognise them from..
Dakota Johnson as Anne Elliot Persuasion. Dakota Johnson as Anne Elliot in Persuasion. Cr. Nick Wall/Netflix © 2022
You don’t need telling that one big role shot 32-year-old Dakota Johnson to fame. That’s right, the daughter of Working Girl star Melanie Griffith and Miami Vice’s Don Johnson played Kevin’s replacement in The Office: An American Workplace finale. (Also: Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades franchise.) Johnson’s she’s been acting on...
Dakota Johnson as Anne Elliot Persuasion. Dakota Johnson as Anne Elliot in Persuasion. Cr. Nick Wall/Netflix © 2022
You don’t need telling that one big role shot 32-year-old Dakota Johnson to fame. That’s right, the daughter of Working Girl star Melanie Griffith and Miami Vice’s Don Johnson played Kevin’s replacement in The Office: An American Workplace finale. (Also: Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades franchise.) Johnson’s she’s been acting on...
- 7/19/2022
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Documentary about Secret Garden Party only begins to get the spirit of the shindig when it degenerates into a collaged melee
Dylan Harvey’s documentary commemorates Secret Garden Party, the boutique festival in Abbots Ripton that ran from 2002 until 2017 – and which is returning later this year. Provided you can stomach the frequent outbreaks of self-satisfaction, there’s a lot of entertaining footage and woozy anecdotes here in a lord of misrule vein. Its Usp (heavily inspired by Burning Man) was that it was a party rather than a festival; the onus was on attendees to get dressed up, stuck in and become part of the spectacle, rather than a passive audience.
It’s ironic, given the often-asserted iconoclasm of the event, that That Was a Serious Party cleaves hard to the staid talking-heads format, starting with founder and “head gardener” Freddie Fellowes. Possibly tired from 15 years of partying, the heads...
Dylan Harvey’s documentary commemorates Secret Garden Party, the boutique festival in Abbots Ripton that ran from 2002 until 2017 – and which is returning later this year. Provided you can stomach the frequent outbreaks of self-satisfaction, there’s a lot of entertaining footage and woozy anecdotes here in a lord of misrule vein. Its Usp (heavily inspired by Burning Man) was that it was a party rather than a festival; the onus was on attendees to get dressed up, stuck in and become part of the spectacle, rather than a passive audience.
It’s ironic, given the often-asserted iconoclasm of the event, that That Was a Serious Party cleaves hard to the staid talking-heads format, starting with founder and “head gardener” Freddie Fellowes. Possibly tired from 15 years of partying, the heads...
- 7/19/2022
- by Phil Hoad
- The Guardian - Film News
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