Sentences with phrase «disaster film work»
Though mostly unproven, the eyes belong to those who seem to know what makes a good disaster film work.
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In this disaster film, seven officer workers find themselves trapped in a towering inferno after a drunken janitor accidently torches the high - rise in which they work.
And while a close look at Wiseau's film would make Franco's tribute more meaningful, «The Disaster Artist» largely works because it brings us closer to Tommy while reveling in the same ingredients that have turned him into an icon.
There's little doubt, ultimately, that the character works best in extremely small doses and yet much of the narrative is focused entirely on his somewhat obnoxious (and completely unsympathetic) exploits, which ensures that large swaths of The Disaster Artist completely fail to completely capture and sustain one's interest - although it's hard to deny the effectiveness of certain making - a-picture sequences in the film's midsection (eg the shooting of the infamous «oh, hi Mark» scene).
For anyone who's seen Efron's work — most recently That Awkward Moment, quite possibly the year's worst film to date — this could spell disaster for the film, which already seems like it's on a galactic crash course.
Now lets be honest here, there is a standard setup for disaster films which is usually always followed and somehow keeps on working.
The Disaster Artist is the first time James has worked with his brother, Dave, on a film, after the younger Franco intentionally took roles in other projects in an effort to make a name for himself.
Wellman's last opportunity to win the statue came with his nod for 1955's John Wayne disaster film «The High and the Mighty,» but he lost the category to Elia Kazan's work on the classic «On the Waterfront.»
But while Wiseau's ineptitude and tyranny behind the scenes of his mystifying magnum opus make for a few funny scenes, there is no point at which The Disaster Artist attempts to work on its own as a film — not even as a poor man's Ed Wood.
The film from Roar Uthaug, who directed the fantastic 2015 Norwegian disaster epic The Wave, doesn't smuggle the same genre - defying intelligence that his prior effort did — lots of Tomb Raider is numb, bumbling and ripped from better movies — but Uthaug and his production team make good work of bringing the world of Tomb Raider to life.
James Franco's «The Disaster Artist» has been set for a «work in progress» premiere the upcoming South by Southwest film Festival.
Despite the fact that they were roommates once and see each other pretty frequently in Hollywood, believe it or not, The Disaster Artist is the first film that sees both Francos working as co-stars.
The version of The Disaster Artist shown at SXSW was called a «work - in - progress» (though after the standing ovation, Rogen joked, «Then I guess we're done»); Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have not set a release date for the film.
Top - notch visual effects work (which earned the film its sole Oscar nomination) and a refusal to treat it like a Roland Emmerich disaster spectacle make this a startling, harrowing set - piece which hammers home the point of how unpredictable the world can be.
Work on «Pacific Rim» had already commenced before that disaster, but it's possible a new chapter in the Kaiju film has begun.
Without his fine work I fear that the film would have been a disaster.
The Disaster Artist, a Warner Bros film about a relatively obscure indie drama gone wrong, really had no right to work.
When: July 17th Why: Emma Strong is one of the most charming and entertaining actresses working today, but after the disaster of «Magic in the Moonlight,» does anyone really want to watch another Woody Allen film where she plays the beautiful young woman who helps an older, slightly neurotic man snap out of his midlife funk?
But The AV Club, reviewing off of the Toronto cut of the film (The Disaster Artist premiered at SXSW as a «Work in Progress»), was less than impressed, saying it's «just barely a movie.»
James Franco's THE DISASTER ARTIST is the funniest film of the year, but it only works because it has heart.
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.»
Based on all the behind the scenes drama, this movie should have been a disaster, but it proves my theory that film goers should never pay attention to the voice behind the curtains and let the finished product speak for itself and there's something about this film that just works.
Hollywood, CA (October 19, 2017)-- dick clark productions announced today that Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson and Cynthia Sikes Yorkin will receive the «Hollywood Producer Award» for their stunning film Blade Runner 2049, directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford and Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber will receive the «Hollywood Screenwriter Award» for their work on the film The Disaster Artist, based on the real - life story of filmmaker Tommy Wiseau, at the 21st Annual «Hollywood Film Awards.»
Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber will receive the «Hollywood Screenwriter Award» for their work on the film The Disaster Artist, based on the real - life story of filmmaker Tommy Wiseau, at the 21st Annual «Hollywood Film Awards.»
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.»
Previously announced honorees include 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 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.»
«The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside «The Room,» the Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made» was based upon Sestero's work as an actor in the 2003 cult film «The Room.»
A number of bonus features from Spider - Man 2's original DVD are not included here: another Spidey Sense graphic subtitle trivia track, Train's «Ordinary» music video, four making - of webisodes, the 15 - minute «Interwoven: The Women of Spider - Man», «Enter the Web» (multi-angle B - roll from the filming of four sequences), a gallery of Alex Ross» paintings of scenes from the original film used in the opening credits, a trailer for and making - of featurette on Activision's Spider - Man 2 video game, and, least importantly, DVD - ROM content supposedly consisting of weblinks and an S - M 3 countdown which I couldn't even get to work (trying to use InterActual these days is a disaster).
It's really a hit or miss for me when it comes to Emmerich; on one hand he makes a disaster of a film (pun completely intended) like 2012 which was terrible but he makes a movie like WHD with a similar kind of humor about it and it works for some reason.
There quickly followed his indie adoption farce «Flirting with Disaster» (1996), and the more mainstream, but no less subversive, Gulf War adventure «Three Kings» (1999)-- and now Russell has turned his mind to no lesser topic than the meaning of life itself, and the result is the relentlessly off - the - wall «I ♥ Huckabees», a deep plunge into the shallow end of existence, and a film whose quirky intelligence establishes him, along with Charlie Kaufman and Paul Thomas Anderson, as one of the most inventive writers working in cinema today.
Admittedly the bar has been greatly lowered when approaching any new film from M. Night Shyamalan, quondam wunderkind of cinema, whose SIXTH SENSE left us breathless with delight, and whose subsequent work left us more and more dismayed as the work deteriorated from the thoughtfully disturbing SIGNS, through the kitsch of THE VILLAGE, the silliness of THE HAPPENING, the self - indulgence of THE LADY IN THE WATER, THE LAST AIRBENDER, which left us gasping in shocked disbelief at its grandiose ineptitude, and finally the legendary disaster that was AFTER.EARTH, a film rumored to have been directed more by star Will Smith than by director - for - hire Shyamalan.
This film's prologue featuring Bryan Cranston working at a 1999 nuclear plant is an unmistakable nod to the recent Fukushima disaster, and sets the stage for the collision of science (Watanabe) and military (Strathairn).
Franco announced earlier this year that he would be working with Seth Rogen on a film adaptation of the book The Disaster Artist, which tells the behind - the - scenes story of the making of Tommy Wiseau's notoriously terrible cult 2003 movie The Room.
Steve McQueen is making a film about Grenfell Tower tragedy Turner Prize winning artist and film maker Steve McQueen is to begin working on a project intended as a tribute to the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster, reports the Sunday Times (#).
In his new series of work for the Video section, multidisciplinary American artist Jacolby Satterwhite explores blockbuster movie tropes, disaster films and queer eroticism in a futuristic suite of films En Plein Air Abstraction (2016), featuring floating mechanics glidi ng over sci - fi inspired global disaster zones.
Work accident claim: Another case taken by Sarah was that of a film production worker who had an accident in Hungary on the set of the Zombie disaster movie World War Z.