Sentences with phrase «big ensemble casts»

J.K. Simmons, who we've come to think of as an amiable supporting player in big ensemble casts (Law & Order, the Sam Raimi Spider - Man movies), delivers a career - redefining performance as the fiercely demanding, possibly unbalanced jazz guru.

This is one of those sprawling urban tales — like Paul Haggis» Crash or Michael Winterbottom's Wonderland — with big ensemble casts playing characters whose lives intersect in surprising ways.

In the early stages of the game you fluctuate party members a lot, and you never seem to have a big ensemble cast of characters like in Dragon Quest IV.

Resident Evil 6 features four campaigns, and has the biggest ensemble cast in a Resident Evil game to date.

Not exact matches

The upcoming reboot of the Ghostbusters franchise features one of the funniest ensemble casts of any film this year: Along with stars Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon, the sci - fi comedy will also feature appearances by Cecily Strong, Bill Murray, Dan Ackroyd and a bunch of other big names.

Unlike other independent films in which big names are ridden into the ground like a sweaty mule, shoehorned into every possible scene in the movie, «Moms» Night Out» has an ensemble cast - an amazing feat for a film with a budget just under $ 5 million, according to Andrew and John Erwin, the brothers who directed the film.

During his film career, Adkins has been cast in mostly direct - to - DVD movies like the two Undisputed sequels, Assassination Games, Ninja, however he finally got to get a bigger role in Stallone's ensemble cast testosterone - packed movie «The Expendables 2» and star along other great action stars like Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, the all - powerful Chuck Norris, Jean - Claude Van Damme and many others.

The movie is both a tribute to the skill of Fruitvale Station and Creed director Ryan Coogler, who almost effortlessly scales up to a much bigger budgetary level with Black Panther, and to an ensemble cast full of actors who'd rarely get asked to play parts like these in a blockbuster like this.

A charismatic ensemble cast, a sharp script and a few well - placed twists make Game Night one of the more enjoyable big studio comedies in recent memory.

He made his big screen debut in Spike Lee's Crooklyn (1994), and he subsequently appeared in Lee's Clockers (1995), Girl 6 (1996), and Get on the Bus (1996), the last of which cast him as a gay man on his way to the 1995 Million Man March in Washington, D.C.Some of Washington's other memorable credits during the»90s included the Hughes brothers» Dead Presidents (1995), the warmly received ensemble romantic comedy Love Jones (1997), Steven Soderbergh's Out of Sight (1998), in which Washington gave a memorable turn as a scheming con's violent brother - in - law; Warren Beatty's Bulworth (1998), and Clint Eastwood's True Crime (1999), which cast Washington as a man awaiting execution on death row after being falsely accused of murder.

dick clark productions announced today that the cast of the film The Big Sick, including Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano, will receive the «Hollywood Comedy Ensemble Award»; actor Jamie Bell will receive the «New Hollywood Actor Award» for his recent work in «Film Stars Don't Die -LSB-...]

• Rounding out the cast are James Gandolfini as «Big Dave» Brewster (the Coens» third «Big» in a row, following David Huddleston's Lebowski and John Goodman's «Big Dan»), along with a variety of Coens ensemble returnees.

Elsewhere, the cast looks impressive boasting a wealth of former Oscar - winning and Oscar - nominated actors and while rightful concerns have been raised on the cast being too large, almost to the point of there being too many big name talents involved, Nolan's expert handling of ensembles may prove him right once again.

Diverse casts in films like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, the Fast and the Furious series, Twilight and Hunger Games have always yielded big business, but Black Panther, with its near - total Black ensemble cast, is a groundbreaking landmark for Hollywood.

WAFCA also honored the cast of «Barbershop» as the best acting ensemble, while selecting «Lilo and Stitch» as Best Animated Feature and dishonoring the George Clooney / Steven Soderbergh film «Solaris» as the year's biggest disappointment.

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Beasts of No Nation The Big Short Spotlight Straight Outta Compton Trumbo Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Bryan Cranston, Trumbo Johnny Depp, Black Mass Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant Michael Fassbender, Steve Jobs Eddie Redmayne, The Danish Girl Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Cate Blanchett, Carol Brie Larson, Room Helen Mirren, Woman in Gold Saoirse Ronan, Brooklyn Sarah Silverman, I Smile Back Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Christian Bale, The Big Short Idris Elba, Beasts of No Nation Mark Rylance, Bridge of Spies Michael Shannon, 99 Homes Jacob Tremblay, Room Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Rooney Mara, Carol Rachel McAdams, Spotlight Helen Mirren, Trumbo Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl Kate Winslet, Steve Jobs Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture Everest Furious 7 Jurassic World Mad Max: Fury Road Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation

There are a lot of films that could make it in the ensemble race if you go by big casts with lots of respectable actors in them and studio marketeers pushing those movies.

Table 19 may be a bit too slow for some people to appreciate this type of film, but the amazing ensemble cast and great writing amplifies the amazing art of storytelling, reaffirming that there are interesting and unique stories out there that don't involve super heroes, or the next big Hollywood trend.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children also boasts a pretty impressive ensemble cast that also includes Ella Purnell (Maleficent), Allison Janney (Mom), Terence Stamp (Big Eyes), Rupert Everett (Hysteria), Judi Dench (Philomena) and Samuel L. Jackson.

But in the scheme of things he's just another player in a big, messy, tangled ensemble piece with a weird and wonderful cast in a free - for - all chase for the letter, the film's Maguffin in every sense of the term.

Paul Thomas Anderson's first two «big» features, Boogie Nights and Magnolia shared a little in common, particularly in their ensemble cast and multi-narrative approach.

SAG voters love volume here, giving the ensemble award to the movie with the biggest cast five years running.

Regardless of how much big - screen work they've done before, they make up one of the best ensemble casts of the year, but standing first among them is Tessa Thompson, who gives a revelatory performance that in a just world would be a serious awards contender.

Despite what seems to be an ensemble cast, Deadpool 2 didn't really have big announcements for most of their new actors (like Terry Crews» playing Edlam) bar the expected ones such as Josh Brolin's Cable and Zazie Beetz's Domino.

The ensemble cast certainly doesn't hurt its chances, although it's not the first time that the studio has used big stars to disguise a turd.

Other big winners include the cast of «Mudbound» as the Best Ensemble, along with Dee Rees and Virgil Williams for penning the Best Adapted Screenplay.

Actor - turned - filmmaker Ben Affleck brings this riveting, intense thriller of a story to life on the big screen in Argo, starring an ensemble cast including Affleck, with Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Scoot McNairy and Clea DuVall.

Best Performance by a Cast Ensemble in a Motion Picture Beasts of No Nation The Big Short Spotlight Straight Outta Compton Trumbo Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Bryan Cranston — Trumbo Johnny Depp — ...

The big winner of the night was the cast of Tom McCarthy's «Spotlight,» which won Best Cast Ensemble over presumed frontrunner «The Big Short,» which went home empty - handbig winner of the night was the cast of Tom McCarthy's «Spotlight,» which won Best Cast Ensemble over presumed frontrunner «The Big Short,» which went home empty - hancast of Tom McCarthy's «Spotlight,» which won Best Cast Ensemble over presumed frontrunner «The Big Short,» which went home empty - hanCast Ensemble over presumed frontrunner «The Big Short,» which went home empty - handBig Short,» which went home empty - handed.

Meryl Streep was the big winner as well as the whole cast for the ensemble prize.

There's a lot to like in Noah Baumbach's «The Meyerowitz Stories,» with its stellar ensemble cast, but most people won't see it on the big screen.

It's an ensemble cast, but of course, the biggest name here is Scarjo.

«Avengers: Infinity War» will boast Marvel's biggest cast to date, with Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Chris Pratt, Jeremy Renner, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan and Zoe Saldana confirmed as just part of the sprawling ensemble.

Big Stone Gap, Adriana Tigliani's first feature based on her semi-autobiographical novel, is a feel good rom com with Ashley Judd headlining a terrific ensemble cast.

The big name ensemble cast are all eminently watchable, including Josh Brolin as the proxy Noiresque gumshoe studio executive, Scarlett Johansson as a glamorous yet acerbic Brooklyn - accented starlet and Alden Ehrenreich as the goodnatured but talent devoid star of generic cowboy pictures.

A well produced 16 - minute making - of featurette includes interviews with Kelly and almost all of the cast, as well as The Big Chill co-writer Barbara Benedek; it opens with Kelly playing the assembled crew a special shout - out from Los Angeles deejay Richard Blade, and features a lot of talk about both the specific players and general nature of ensemble pieces.

Previously announced honorees include Jake Gyllenhaal for «Hollywood Actor Award» for the film Stonger; Kate Winslet for «Hollywood Actress Award» for the film Wonder Wheel; The Big Sick for «Hollywood Comedy Ensemble Award»; Jamie Bell for «New Hollywood Actor Award» for his role in Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool; Common, Andra Day and Diane Warren for «Hollywood Song Award» for the original song «Stand Up For Something» with music by Diane Warren, lyrics by Diane Warren and Commong and performed by Andra Day featuring Common, in the film Marshall; Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson and Cynthia Sikes Yorkin for «Hollywood Producer Award» for the film Blade Runner 2049; Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber for «Hollywood Screenwriter Award» for The Disaster Artist; Coco for «Hollywood Animation Award»; and Mudbound for «Hollywood Breakout Ensemble» Award; Sam Rockwell for «Hollywood Supporting Actor Award» for his role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Allison Janney for «Hollywood Supporting Actress Award» for her role in I, Tonya, Mary J. Blige for «Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress Award» for her work in the film Mudbound; Timothée Chalamet for «Hollywood Breakout Performance Actor Award» for his role in the film Call Me By Your Name; and the cast of I, Tonya including Margot Robbie, Allison Janney, Sebastian Stan, Paul Walter Hauser, Julianne Nicholson and Caitlin Carver for the «Hollywood Ensemble Award.»

Previously announced honorees include Gary Oldman for «Hollywood Career Achievement Award» highlighting his work in Darkest Hour; Adam Sandler for «Hollywood Comedy Award» for The Meyerowitz Stories; Joe Wright for «Hollywood Director Award» for Darkest Hour; Kate Winslet for «Hollywood Actress Award» for the film Wonder Wheel; Jake Gyllenhaal for «Hollywood Actor Award» for the film Stonger; the cast of The Big Sick including Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano for «Hollywood Comedy Ensemble Award»; Jamie Bell for «New Hollywood Actor Award» for Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool; musicians Diane Warren, Common and Andra Day for the original song, «Stand Up For Something» with music by Diane Warren, lyrics by Diane Warren and Common and performed by Andra Day featuring Common from the film Marshall for «Hollywood Song Award»; Blade Runner 2049 producers Andrew S. Kosove, Broderick Johnson and Cynthia Sikes Yorkin for «Hollywood Producer Award»; The Disaster Artist screenwriters Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber for «Hollywood Screenwriter Award»; Coco for «Hollywood Animation Award»; the cast of Mudbound including Carey Mulligan, Garrett Hedlund, Mary J. Blige, Jason Mitchell, Jason Clarke, Rob Morgan and Jonathan Banks for the «Hollywood Breakout Ensemble Award»; Sam Rockwell for «Hollywood Supporting Actor Award» for his role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri; Allison Janney for «Hollywood Supporting Actress Award» for her role in I, Tonya; Mary J. Blige for «Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress Award» for her work in the film Mudbound; Timothée Chalamet for «Hollywood Breakout Performance Actor Award» for his role in the film Call Me By Your Name; and the cast of I, Tonya, including Margot Robbie, Allison Janney, Sebastian Stan, Paul Walter Hauser, Julianne Nicholson and Caitlin Carver for the «Hollywood Ensemble Award.»

2; Gary Oldman for «Hollywood Career Achievement Award» highlighting his work in Darkest Hour; Adam Sandler for «Hollywood Comedy Award» for The Meyerowitz Stories; Joe Wright for «Hollywood Director Award» for Darkest Hour; Kate Winslet for «Hollywood Actress Award» for the film Wonder Wheel; Jake Gyllenhaal for «Hollywood Actor Award» for the film Stonger; the cast of The Big Sick including Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano for «Hollywood Comedy Ensemble Award»; Jamie Bell for «New Hollywood Actor Award» for Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool; musicians Diane Warren, Common and Andra Day for the original song, «Stand Up For Something» with music by Diane Warren, lyrics by Diane Warren and Common and performed by Andra Day featuring Common from the film Marshall for «Hollywood Song Award»; Blade Runner 2049 producers Andrew S. Kosove, Broderick Johnson and Cynthia Sikes Yorkin for «Hollywood Producer Award»; The Disaster Artist screenwriters Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber for «Hollywood Screenwriter Award»; Coco for «Hollywood Animation Award»; the cast of Mudbound including Carey Mulligan, Garrett Hedlund, Mary J. Blige, Jason Mitchell, Jason Clarke, Rob Morgan and Jonathan Banks for the «Hollywood Breakout Ensemble Award»; Sam Rockwell for «Hollywood Supporting Actor Award» for his role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri; Allison Janney for «Hollywood Supporting Actress Award» for her role in I, Tonya; Mary J. Blige for «Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress Award» for her work in the film Mudbound; Timothée Chalamet for «Hollywood Breakout Performance Actor Award» for his role in the film Call Me By Your Name; and the cast of I, Tonya, including Margot Robbie, Allison Janney, Sebastian Stan, Paul Walter Hauser, Julianne Nicholson and Caitlin Carver for the «Hollywood Ensemble Award.»

Hollywood, CA (October 23, 2017)-- dick clark productions announced today that the cast of the film The Big Sick, including Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano, will receive the «Hollywood Comedy Ensemble Award»; actor Jamie Bell will receive the «New Hollywood Actor Award» for his recent work in «Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool»; and musicians Diane Warren, Common and Andra Day will receive the «Hollywood Song Award» for the original song, «Stand Up For Something» with music by Diane Warren, lyrics by Diane Warren and Common and is performed by Andra Day featuring Common from the film Marshall, at the 21st Annual «Hollywood Film Awards.»

Previously announced honorees include Adam Sandler for «Hollywood Comedy Award» for the film The Meyerowitz Stories; Joe Wright for «Hollywood Director Award» for the film Darkest Hour; Kate Winslet for «Hollywood Actress Award» for the film Wonder Wheel; Jake Gyllenhaal for «Hollywood Actor Award» for the film Stonger; the cast of The Big Sick including Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano for «Hollywood Comedy Ensemble Award»; Jamie Bell for «New Hollywood Actor Award» for Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool; musicians Diane Warren, Common and Andra Day for the original song, «Stand Up For Something» with music by Diane Warren, lyrics by Diane Warren and Common and performed by Andra Day featuring Common from the film Marshall for «Hollywood Song Award»; Blade Runner 2049 producers Andrew S. Kosove, Broderick Johnson and Cynthia Sikes Yorkin for «Hollywood Producer Award»; The Disaster Artist screenwriters Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber for «Hollywood Screenwriter Award»; Coco for «Hollywood Animation Award»; the cast of Mudbound including Carey Mulligan, Garrett Hedlund, Mary J. Blige, Jason Mitchell, Jason Clarke, Rob Morgan and Jonathan Banks for the «Hollywood Breakout Ensemble Award»; Sam Rockwell for «Hollywood Supporting Actor Award» for his role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri; Allison Janney for «Hollywood Supporting Actress Award» for her role in I, Tonya; Mary J. Blige for «Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress Award» for her work in the film Mudbound; Timothée Chalamet for «Hollywood Breakout Performance Actor Award» for his role in the film Call Me By Your Name; and the cast of I, Tonya, including Margot Robbie, Allison Janney, Sebastian Stan, Paul Walter Hauser, Julianne Nicholson and Caitlin Carver for the «Hollywood Ensemble Award.»

Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Picture — Producers Guild of America Feature Film (Big Budget Comedy)-- Casting Society of America Best Ensemble — National Board of Review Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy)-- American Cinema Editors Best Editing — Los Angeles Film Critics Best Screenplay — Toronto Film Critics Association Best Adapted Screenplay — Chicago Film Critics Best Adapted Screenplay — Florida Film Critics Circle Best Adapted Screenplay — Kansas City Film Critics Best Adapted Screenplay — Oklahoma Film Critics Circle Best Adapted Screenplay — Central Ohio Film Critics Best Adapted Screenplay — Critics» Choice Award Best Adapted Screenplay — BAFTA Awards Best Comedy Film — Phoenix Critics Circle Best Comedy Film — Critics» Choice Award Best Actor in a Comedy for Christian Bale — Critics» Choice Award 28th USC Libraries Scripter Award

Fresh: It's a warm, intelligent and highly contemporary comedy with just the right amount of edge, a terrific ensemble cast and a big, fuzzy golden retriever ready to knock you down and lick you like a giant lollipop.

«Avengers: Infinity War» has scored the biggest global opening for a film ever.The Disney / Marvel superhero ensemble movie - with an all - star cast that includes Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr, Chris Pratt, Chris Evans, Benedict Cumberbatch,...

Best Picture — African - American Film Critics Feature Film (Big Budget Drama)-- Casting Society of America Best Ensemble — African - American Film Critics Best Supporting Actor for Jason Mitchell — African - American Film Critics Best Musical Film — Phoenix Critics Circle Best Original Screenplay — Black Film Critics Circle Best Ensemble Cast — Black Film Critics Circle Best Ensemble Cast — Alliance of Women Film Journalists

Though the movie is clearly much larger in scope than «The Hurt Locker,» with a lot of moving parts and an incredible ensemble cast too big to list here, if Bigelow and Boal get it right, this could be the movie event of the year.

Nominated for the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture are ensembles from the films The Big Sick, Get Out, Lady Bird, Mudbound, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

In Palm Springs last week, the cast of The Big Short was honoured for Best Ensemble.

One of the biggest reasons «Fast Five» worked as well as it did was the excellent chemistry between its ensemble cast, and that continues in this installment.

This is by far his biggest project to date with the huge ensemble cast and the web of connections between them all.