Sentences with phrase «of film director james»

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Even Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn chimed in to support a fellow Marvel Cinematic Universe film, with a tweet advising social media users to ignore trolls and enjoy the film.

A week after The New York Times and The New Yorker ran back - to - back reports cataloguing Harvey Weinstein's alleged serial sexual harassment of women in Hollywood, actress Selma Blair saw a story on HuffPost about writer and director James Toback's new film that made her blood run cold.

The truly amazing part of the play's history is that it was originally conceived for the husband - wife film - star team of Charles Laughton and Elsa Lanchester 50 years ago, with the great director James Whale (the original Frankenstein) attached to helm the production.

Iron Mike, 41, was in the French seaside resort last week for its annual film festival and the premiere of Tyson, a documentary about his life by writer - director James Toback (Fingers, The Pick - Up Artist).

The results also support director James Cameron's interpretation of events in his film Titanic — that wealth and social status reasserted themselves after time, possibly through bribery or favours from the crew.

The dam project, in planning for 30 years, has stirred opposition among environmentalists and celebrities, including the singer Sting and Hollywood director James Cameron, who compared the conflict to a «real life» version of his film Avatar.

Trained as an astrobiologist at Stanford and Caltech, Loretta has been to the Canadian Arctic to study plant life in extreme environments and to the hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the ocean with «Titanic» director James Cameron to film a 3D IMAX documentary, «Aliens of the Deep.»

Case in point: Proenza Schouler's front row, which welcomes the requisite editors and retailers, is also filled with friends and supporters of the brand, from Vogue's Lisa Love to the film director and writer James Oakley.

The recipient of a «Design Star» honour from Fashion Group International, Giannini has also been awarded «La Lupa Capitalina» by the mayor of Rome, Gianni Alemanno, and in 2013 was the subject of a documentary film «The Director,» produced by James Franco and Christina Voros, which followed Giannini's artistic process as she prepared for catwalk shows and launches.

In celebration of the Trussardi greyhound's 40th anniversary, the Italian brand enlisted director James Lima and Japanese illustrator Yuko Shimizu to produce this visually stunning and imaginative animated film.

Writer and director, James Gray, recently said, «As THE LOST CITY OF Z made its long and arduous journey to the screen, the film became something of an obsession for me — fitting, I suppose, given its subjecOF Z made its long and arduous journey to the screen, the film became something of an obsession for me — fitting, I suppose, given its subjecof an obsession for me — fitting, I suppose, given its subject.

Director James Cameron's 1986 blockbuster follow - up to Ridley Scott's Oscar winning science - fiction / horror flick that became one of the biggest grossing films of 1979 asks a good question to a successful hit... How do you make a successful sequel to a film in which much of the suspense comes from learning about the mysterious monster?

She rapidly became a favorite of two prominent directors, James Whale and John Ford, neither of whom were inclined to ask her to tone down her film performances.

The character has no franchise potential, as the film opens with an epilogue - as - prologue about Poe's death, but maybe Cusack and his director, V for Vendetta's James McTeigue, were still hoping for that same kind of pithy, indelible hero.

Veteran director Walter Hill helms this graphic novel adaptation about New Orleans (or, going by the film, Crescent City - NOLA's nickname) hitman James «Jimmy Bobo» Bonomo (Sylvester Stallone) who teams up with greenhorn D.C. cop Taylor Kwon (Sung Kang) to bring down the killers of their respective partners.

Like the real Wiseau, the Tommy of this film, played with uncanny accuracy by its director James Franco, is a mystery.

While director and star James Franco's behind - the - scenes recreation of Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero's cult classic carries a lingering sense of «having their cake and eating it, too,» the film is less focused on mocking the failures of its source material.

Contributing to screenplays for the great Polish directors Andrzej Wajda (Danton) and Krzysztof Kieslowski (Three Colors), Holland has spent most of the past quarter - century making films in the West, including adaptations of Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden and Henry James» Washington Square.

Thanks to the content of his films, American director James Ivory has spent much of his long career being mistaken for an Englishman.

Really interesting documentary about director James Cameron and his crew exploring the remains of the Titanic with their adorable filming robots, comparing the wreck to original footage and telling the stories of the people involved in the tragic catastrophe.

Director James Franco takes on the experience of a wayward creator in his latest film, «The Disaster Artist,» and reveals how even if something deeply personal is usually deeply flawed, it can still connect with audiences in ways no one could imagine.

Actor / director James Franco has created as unique a character in The Disaster Artist as Johnny Depp did with his Jack Sparrow creation in the Pirates of the Caribbean films.

From Focus World and director / star James Franco, a film about visionary poet Hart Crane, who lived a life of beauty, passion, and tragedy.

Throw in Joss Whedon tackling The Avengers, the first of two Hobbit movies, James Bond's next adventure, the opening chapter of The Hunger Games, new films from Wes Anderson, David O. Russell, Judd Apatow, P.T. Anderson, Alfonso Cuarón, Whit Stillman, the Coen brothers (maybe), and more of our favorite directors, and we can't imagine a better year for movies.

There's little doubt that Perfect Stranger, for the most part, resembles one of those made - for - Lifetime thrillers that seem to crop up on a weekly basis, as the movie has been infused with an atmosphere of almost stunning artificiality that's exacerbated by director James Foley's disappointingly tame sensibilities (ie the lack of sex and violence perpetuates the film's TV - ready feel).

This year's First Exposure series features the following filmmakers and films: our Opening Night director Jennie Livingston presenting Paris is Burning, Albert Maysles (Salesman), Julie Taymor (Titus), Michael Moore (Roger & Me), Kelly Reichardt (River of Grass), Cinematographer Frederick Elmes (Eraserhead), James Toback (Fingers), and Peter Bogdanovich (Targets).

Bonus features include: - Logan Noir: a black - and - white version of the film - Audio commentary by director James Mangold - Deleted scenes with optional audio commentary by Mangold - Making Logan — behind - the - scenes documentary

The exceptions hover film greatness: Rebel Without a Cause, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Dazed and Confused, The Breakfast Club, and Say Anything... Along comes young director James Ponsoldt and his adaptation of Tim Tharp's novel.

THE CONJURING The director James Wan («Saw,» «Insidious») continues to scramble up the genre ladder with a classically paced horror film about a husband - and - wife team of paranormal investigators (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) who meet a particular challenge at a Connecticut farmhouse.

The script, adapted from the Andre» Acimen novel, is written by three - time Academy Award nominated director James Ivory, who was so instrumental in the success of films like «The Remains of the Day» and «Howards End.»

Director Sam Mendes and his crew go behind the scenes of «Spectre» in a new production blog that focuses on the action sequences of the new James Bond film.

To spotlight a few of those 7 percenters, BFF included in its five - day run an all - female From the Director's Chair panel featuring Oscar - nominated director Jennifer Yuh Nelson («Kung Fu Panda»), actor - filmmaker Maggie Kiley («Caught,» «We Own the Night»), documentary director Elisa Paloschi («Driving Selvi»), and Meera Menon, director of the fest's opening film «Equity,» the first female - centered Wall Street story (Anna Gunn stars opposite Alysia Reiner, Sarah Megan Thomas, and James PDirector's Chair panel featuring Oscar - nominated director Jennifer Yuh Nelson («Kung Fu Panda»), actor - filmmaker Maggie Kiley («Caught,» «We Own the Night»), documentary director Elisa Paloschi («Driving Selvi»), and Meera Menon, director of the fest's opening film «Equity,» the first female - centered Wall Street story (Anna Gunn stars opposite Alysia Reiner, Sarah Megan Thomas, and James Pdirector Jennifer Yuh Nelson («Kung Fu Panda»), actor - filmmaker Maggie Kiley («Caught,» «We Own the Night»), documentary director Elisa Paloschi («Driving Selvi»), and Meera Menon, director of the fest's opening film «Equity,» the first female - centered Wall Street story (Anna Gunn stars opposite Alysia Reiner, Sarah Megan Thomas, and James Pdirector Elisa Paloschi («Driving Selvi»), and Meera Menon, director of the fest's opening film «Equity,» the first female - centered Wall Street story (Anna Gunn stars opposite Alysia Reiner, Sarah Megan Thomas, and James Pdirector of the fest's opening film «Equity,» the first female - centered Wall Street story (Anna Gunn stars opposite Alysia Reiner, Sarah Megan Thomas, and James Purefoy.)

While this film's title may suggest numerous settings and a large cast, this dramedy by writer - director James C. Strouse (Grace is Gone, 2007) is really a snapshot into the lives of a few people who are struggling with careers and evolving relationships.

The film will reunited director Sam Mendes with Skyfall stars Daniel Craig (James Bond), Ralph Fiennes (M), Ben Whishaw (Q) and Naomie Harris (Moneypenny), while Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) is reportedly set to play the villain's henchman, and Lea Seydoux (Blue Is the Warmest Color) is also attached as a «femme fatale».

Other welcome nominations went to Cynthia Nixon and Christopher Abbott as mother and son in «James White,» indie horror hit «It Follows» for best first film and best director, Brie Larson for «Room,» and Bel Powley for «The Diary of A Teenage Girl.»

From James Wan, director of Saw, Insidious and Dead Silence, the film stars Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Ron Livingston, Lili Taylor, Joey King, Shanley Caswell, Haley McFarland, Mackenzie Foy, Kyla Deaver and Sterling Jerins.

The film is set in 1971 and it feels like director James Wan set out to make the film have the same tone and aura of those horror movies from that era.

Language: English Genre: Documentary / Biography MPAA rating: R Director: Steve James Actors: Roger Ebert, Werner Herzog, Martin Scorsese Plot: A look at the life and cultural impact of Roger Ebert, one of the world's renowned film critics and social commentators - from his Pulitzer Prize film reviews, to his long career with Gene Siskel to his late - life battle with cancer - it a both a poignant and insightful look into Ebert's world.

A director and screenwriter as well as an Oscar - nominated actor (and former «30 Rock» co-star of TODAY guest host Jane Krakowski), James Franco has a new project: a film adaptation of William Faulkner's classic «The Sound and the Fury.»

Equal parts highly amusing, informative, and extensive, this medium - length documentary chronicles (mainly through an interview with director James Gray) the making of his film Little Odessa — a hugely impressive debut that anticipated the significant body of...

Ryan Moody says he was tapped by director James Franco in 2013 to adapt the book about the making of the cult film «The Room.»

Today, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 director James Gunn revealed the first teaser poster and trailer on the film.

At first glance, in a movie industry riddled with remakes, some filmgoers might assume that Killer Elite, is actually a reimagining of the 1975 film, The Killer Elite, starring James Caan and Robert Duvall from director Sam Peckinpah (Straw Dogs).

Released: December 1 Cast: James Franco, Dave Franco, Seth Rogen, Alison Brie Director: James Franco (The Sound and the Fury) Why it's great: There are no half - measures with Tommy Wiseau, the failed actor / secret millionaire behind the notoriously awful cult drama The Room, and there are no half - measures in The Disaster Artist, James Franco's dramatic telling of the film's bizarre backstory.

Warner Bros. also had director Michael Curtiz, a Hungarian emigré who had helmed Errol Flynn in a host of films and James Cagney in «Yankee Doodle Dandy,» among many other films.

Adapted by The Opposite Of Sex writer / director Don Roos from the 2009 tome with a more recent draft by Tom Bezucha, the film will see James play writer Juliet Ashton, who wrote magazine columns during World War II.

Director: Rupert Wyatt (The Escapist, Rise of the Planet of the Apes) Writers: William Monahan (screenplay), James Toback (1974 film) Producers: Robert Chartoff, Stephen Levinson, Mark Wahlberg, David Winkler, Irwin Winkler Starring: Mark Wahlberg, George Kennedy, Griffin Cleveland, Jessica Lange, Omar Leyva, Steve Park, Brie Larson MPAA Rating: R Running time: 111 min.

In 2013, Director James Wan (Saw, Insidious) released The Conjuring; a movie that I would venture to say is one of the better Horror films of the past decade.

Winter in the Blood Directors Alex and Andrew Smith attempt the monumental task of adapting James Welch's first novel, Winter in the Blood, the result a wildly uneven, but daring film.

FIFTY SHADES FREED marks the return of director James Foley for the final film in the trilogy.