Tag Archive | David Cronenberg
Indignation
They sort of snuck this one in late-summer, and no one paid much attention. A few critics did, and it garnered some solid reviews. James Schamus is an award-winning screenwriter, making his feature debut as a director here. Philip Roth is one of our finest novelists, of course, and “Indignation” is based on his novel […]
“The Brood” Criterion coming!
Anyone that knows anything about home video releases, knows the that The Criterion Collection is the gold standard. If you are a director, and CC gives your film the special treatment, chances are you’ve created something wonderful. I own quite a few Criterions. Among them, Malick’s “Badlands”, Kurosawa’s “Rashomon”, Kenton’s “Island of Lost Souls”, and […]
The Cronenberg Chronicle-Phase Nineteen: Maps to the Stars (2015)
And here we are again. It’s been a long time coming, for a film that I was certain would see a NYC area release, at some point during 2014. Now, “Maps to the Stars” did open at Cannes almost a year ago, where it garnered Julianne Moore the Best Actress Award from the festival. It […]
Julianne Moore…finally her year?
There were lots of big stories coming out of the announcement of the Golden Globe nominations yesterday, but a good portion of them were totally expected. Lots of attention for “Birdman”, “Boyhood”, “Foxcatcher” and “The Imitation Game”? No surprise. Eddie Redmayne nod for playing Stephen Hawking? Check. Reese Witherspoon up for Best Actress in “Wild”? […]
I want my “Maps to the Stars”!!!
There’s all kinds of teasing going on, but it looks like seeing David Cronenberg’s 19th feature “Maps to the Stars”, stateside, won’t become a reality until early 2015. And as a devoted Cronenberg fanatic, I’ve gotta be juvenilely expressive in proclaiming…that just sucks! I mean, what’s the damn holdup? By late 2013, Cronenberg’s first U.S. […]
Cronenberg’s “Maps to the Stars” sets North American debut!
Is it even remotely possible, that I’ll be more excited for any other 2014 feature release? Having sung the praises of the masterful David Cronenberg on this blog, almost right back to its inception, I continue to salivate at any new announcement regarding release information concerning his 19th official feature. I’ve covered Mr. Cronenberg here extensively, […]
“Dracula Untold” from Universal…Happy Halloween?
Am I being insane anticipating this release? I’m open to the possibility, because my excitement could end up wildly off-base. Even the trailer leaves plenty of doubt, so it’s not simply the promotion. So, what is it? A little early Halloween fever? Maybe. And just what exactly is the upcoming “Dracula Untold”, from first time […]
Roger Respect: “Life Itself” on Ebert
He was never my favorite critic. Roger Ebert despised David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” and panned David Cronenberg’s “Dead Ringers”. Only much later in their respective careers, did he seem to realize that both of those men were exceptional filmmakers. He was also known for positively reviewing some pretty horrendous junk(3 stars for “Speed 2: Cruise […]
Julianne Moore wins at Cannes for Cronenberg’s “Maps to the Stars”!
Maps to the Stars trailer David Cronenberg lovers rejoice! Julianne Moore fanatics too! You can read all about the Cannes Palme d’Or winner, and the takers of the various other prizes, elsewhere—but here you’re going to hear about “Maps to the Stars” only—and Moore’s Best Actress prize. Cronenberg’s latest is expected to arrive in the […]
David Cronenberg’s “Maps to the Stars” trailer arrives!
I’m so excited I can barely contain myself. With no word yet on a North American release date for David Cronenberg’s 19th feature film release, at least we can revel in the reality that a trailer has finally been presented! It has French subtitles, and it’s strictly for adults only—but it’s thrilling to get a […]
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