Month: May 2020

Cate Blanchett will forever live in the hearts of “Lord of the Rings” fans for starring as Galadriel in Peter Jackson’s Oscar-winning movie trilogy, but if the actress had her way the royal Elf wouldn’t have been her only “Lord of the Rings” role. 352 more words via Cate Blanchett Pitched Peter Jackson on a Secret… Continue reading Cate Blanchett Pitched Peter Jackson on a Secret Second ‘Lord of the Rings’ Role — IndieWire

Wes Anderson was expected to attend the Cannes Film Festival this month to world premiere his new movie, “The French Dispatch.” The director last attended Cannes for the world premiere of “Moonrise Kingdom,” which opened the 2012 edition of the festival and remains Anderson’s first and only trip to the Croisette. 358 more words via Wes… Continue reading Wes Anderson Drops His Quarantine Watch List: 11 Favorite Films to See — IndieWire

Seen from a gracious vantage point, the first season of “Dead to Me” offers an unusual tale of female friendship and a light satiric shakedown of rich people problems. 1,344 more words via ‘Dead to Me’ Review: Season 2 Remixes the Original Story to Fruitless Ends — Spoilers — IndieWire

With readers turning to their home viewing options more than ever, this daily feature provides one new movie each day worth checking out on a major… 1,821 more words via Stream of the Day: Akira Kurosawa’s ‘The Hidden Fortress’ Is More Than the Movie That Inspired ‘Star Wars’ — IndieWire

While production has been halted during the lockdown, virtual production is saving the industry, thanks in large part to the real-time and VR innovations of… 1,610 more words via ‘The Mandalorian’ Leads the Way: Real-Time Virtual Production Is Saving Hollywood During the Lockdown — IndieWire

“Revival” is the latest of Stephen King’s successful horror novels to be getting a big screen adaptation. Variety reports that Warner Bros., which found considerable success with its two “It” films, will develop the film. 377 more words via Stephen King’s ‘Revival’ Set for Film Adaptation from Mike Flanagan, Warner Bros. — IndieWire

Writer/director Matt Reeves, along with his cast and crew, managed to film just 25 percent of the upcoming tentpole “The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson… 404 more words via Andy Serkis Says Fans Should Expect a Darker Batman with Robert Pattinson’s Portrayal — IndieWire

Saturday marks a sad day for music fans with the passing of Little Richard at the age of 87. Long regarded as one of the modern architects of rock and roll, as well as other genres including R&B, hip-hop, and soul, the artist also known as Richard Wayne Penniman has influenced everyone from Mick Jagger… via… Continue reading Spike Lee Remembers Little Richard with Michael Jordan Nike Ad from 1991 — IndieWire

New Zealand appears to have a firm hold on the COVID-19 situation, as Saturday, May 9 marks the first day the island country has reported no new cases. 444 more words via James Cameron’s Billion-Dollar ‘Avatar’ Sequels Can Resume as New Zealand Gets Back to Work — IndieWire