Director Richard Linklater, actors Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy.
BEFORE SUNRISE, then BEFORE SUNSET, and now BEFORE MIDNIGHT. The most romantic set of films ever?
Director Richard Linklater, actors Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. Director Steven Soderbergh (OCEAN'S 11, ERIN BROCKOVICH, OUT OF SIGHT) talking after his final film, SIDE EFFECTS, before going into retirement. Actors Jude Law, and the ridiculously striking Rooney Mara (THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO).
PROMISED LAND press conference with Matt Damon, John Krasinski and director Gus Van Sant (MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO, GOOD WILL HUNTING, MILK)
The press conference for THE GRANDMASTER:
- Director Wong Kar Wai - Tony Leung - Zhang Ziyi (CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON; MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA; HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS, probably the most beautiful actress in the world right now) The Berlin Film Festival Jury, including actor Tim Robbins (THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION), and directors Wong Kar Wai (IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE), Susanne Bier (IN A BETTER WORLD), and Athina Rachel Tsangari (ATTENBERG)
In 1959, Hitch, as he likes to be called, is at a fascinating point in his career:
- He’s a star in his own right, eclipsing most actors, - Not only that, Alfred is then the most famous director “in the history of the medium”, - He’s coming off a big hit, NORTH BY NORTHWEST, - There is a deep desire to be recognised by the establishment (he never won a best director Oscar), - Hitch appears worried about his future, fearful of being pigeonholed, and - Being the master entertainer, a desire still prevails to shock an audience who might be getting used to his tricks. Out this Friday, Anthony Hopkins as HITCHCOCK. My take on it: http://www.filmaluation.com/hitchcock.html “If you’re brave, you’re free,” René Saavedra (Gael Garcia Bernal)
The best film I saw in 2012 is out this week. You need NO in your life. My review here. |
This website is written by Hemanth Kissoon.
Filmaluation is dedicated to arts culture, with a particular focus on film. I care about intelligence, quality and entertainment. Need some movie and TV show recommendations? See the drop down to the right of the Home tab. Enjoy. The vital ambitions of art and entertainment: - Perceptiveness - Illumination - The unexpected - Innovation Brains and soul are key; but adrenaline junkies do not fret, there is also much love for an experience that delivers a sucker-punch to the guts via stunningly delivered thrills. Noun, “filmaluation”: The evaluation of a film Verb, "to filmaluate”: To evaluate a film I am well aware how difficult it is to make a film, put on a stage play, create a television show, write a novel, let alone make something of note. (That appreciation doesn’t stop me from having high standards though.) This online magazine is edited by Hemanth Kissoon. Filmaluation is owned by Filmaluation Limited (Company number 8549302. Registered in England and Wales) Archives
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