Alexander Payne is one of cinema’s most brilliant and consistent directors to come into the fold in the last two decades with films that have not only balanced heart and humour to wonderful effects but bring us some of the most eclectic group of characters. Whether it was Miles & Jack as they made their way through the luscious vineyards of California, Warren Schmidt and his travelling RV or Tracy Flick’s ambitions of being class President. So it’s something of a crushing disappointment to…
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Downsizing Review (61st BFI London Film Festival)
Alexander Payne is one of cinema’s most brilliant and consistent directors to come into the fold in the last two decades with films that have not only balanced heart and humour to wonderful effects but bring us some of the most eclectic group of…
3 0Post a Comment »The Disaster Artist Review (Toronto International Film Festival)
Tommy Wiseau’s mystery has captivated the underbelly of pop culture for more than a decade, ever since he unleashed The Room on audiences in 2003. A twisted, undecipherable romantic drama, hailed as the “best worst movie” of all time, it has…
3 0Tommy Wiseau’s mystery has captivated the underbelly of pop culture for more than a decade, ever since he unleashed The Room on audiences in 2003. A twisted, undecipherable romantic drama, hailed as the “best worst movie” of all time, it has left a unique footprint in cinema, one that brings folks together, gets them laughing and begging for answers to questions like: Who is Tommy Wiseau, and how did his cult classic find the light of day?
Wiseau’s friend and The Room co-star, Greg…
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Logan Lucky Review
Logan Lucky is about a group of criminals that seem dumb on the surface, but turn out to be smarter than they appear. Likewise, the film itself is much smarter than the ads might have you think.
0 0Logan Lucky is about a group of criminals that seem dumb on the surface, but turn out to be smarter than they appear. Likewise, the film itself is much smarter than the ads might have you think.
Read More »Dominic West starring comedy wins the Palme d'Or at Cannes
Dominic West and Elisabeth Moss star in the Palme d’Or winning film at Cannes 2017.
1 0Dominic West and Elisabeth Moss star in the Palme d’Or winning film at Cannes 2017.
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News Relating to Movies Like Almost Christmas
2018 SAG nominations shake up Oscar race
If you’ve been predicting Dunkirk or The Shape of Water to win the Oscar for Best Picture, the SAG nominations might make you reconsider.
1 0If you’ve been predicting Dunkirk or The Shape of Water to win the Oscar for Best Picture, the SAG nominations might make you reconsider.
Read More »James Franco announces next project after The Disaster Artist
James Franco is currently generating award buzz for directing and starring in The Disaster Artist. The actor/filmmaker plans to follow up that critical darling with a biopic about American poet, author, and cartoonist Shel Silverstein.
1 0James Franco is currently generating award buzz for directing and starring in The Disaster Artist. The actor/filmmaker plans to follow up that critical darling with a biopic about American poet, author, and cartoonist Shel Silverstein.
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Greta Gerwig's directorial debut Lady Bird is breaking Rotten Tomatoes
The Rotten Tomatoes Lady Bird score is one of the best in the film aggregators history. Directed by the excellent Greta Gerwig, Lady Bird has managed to land a striking 100% Fresh rating on the reviews aggregator.
1 0The Rotten Tomatoes Lady Bird score is one of the best in the film aggregators history. Directed by the excellent Greta Gerwig, Lady Bird has managed to land a striking 100% Fresh rating on the reviews aggregator.
Read More »Stars comment on why Sex and the City 3 won't happen
Don’t expect to see Sex and the City 3 anytime soon.
0 0Don’t expect to see Sex and the City 3 anytime soon.
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Reviews Relating to Movies Like Almost Christmas
A Real Pain Review
Watching A Real Pain, I was reminded of Alexander Payne’s Sideways.
0 0Watching A Real Pain, I was reminded of Alexander Payne’s Sideways.
Read More »Saturday Night Review
Although Saturday Night clocks in at 109 minutes, it flies by faster than any other film this year.
0 0Although Saturday Night clocks in at 109 minutes, it flies by faster than any other film this year.
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A Different Man Review
A Different Man is reminiscent of a Twilight Zone episode, especially The Masks and Eye of the Beholder.
0 0A Different Man is reminiscent of a Twilight Zone episode, especially The Masks and Eye of the Beholder.
Read More »My Old Ass Review
While its first two-thirds are charming, My Old Ass reaches another level in its final act.
0 0While its first two-thirds are charming, My Old Ass reaches another level in its final act.
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Previews Relating to Movies Like Almost Christmas
New Sing photos show the cast alongside their characters
Universal has released new promotional photos from their forthcoming animation Sing, which shows each actor pose with the character they have voiced.
0 0Universal has released new promotional photos from their forthcoming animation Sing, which shows each actor pose with the character they have voiced.
Read More »Swiss Army Man - Help Get Me Home - Official Clip
Watch this new clip from Swiss Army Man.
2 0Watch this new clip from Swiss Army Man.
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Florence Foster Jenkins - World Premiere
Hugh Grant, Meryl Streep, and others discuss Florence Foster Jenkins at the film’s world premiere.
1 0Hugh Grant, Meryl Streep, and others discuss Florence Foster Jenkins at the film’s world premiere.
Read More »A Bigger Splash - 'Karaoke' clip
The vacation of a famous rock star and a filmmaker is disrupted by the unexpected visit of an old friend and his daughter.
0 0The vacation of a famous rock star and a filmmaker is disrupted by the unexpected visit of an old friend and his daughter.
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Features Relating to Movies Like Almost Christmas
Baywatch v Jaws - Movie Mashup
Baywatch‘s Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron take on the dangerous and deadly shark from Steven Spielberg’s Jaws in our latest movie mashup.
5 0Baywatch‘s Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron take on the dangerous and deadly shark from Steven Spielberg’s Jaws in our latest movie mashup.
Read More »The Green-Light | My long, torturous relationship with Trainspotting
Everyone I’ve spoken to seems to love Trainspotting, and so they should. But twenty-one years after its first release, approximately ten years since my first viewing of it, and two months since my re-watch, why don’t I love it too?
2 0Everyone I’ve spoken to seems to love Trainspotting, and so they should. But twenty-one years after its first release, approximately ten years since my first viewing of it, and two months since my re-watch, why don’t I love it too?
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La La Land - Music Featurette
Lionsgate has released a new featurette on the music of La La Land, featuring stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.
0 0Lionsgate has released a new featurette on the music of La La Land, featuring stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.
Read More »American Honey - Soundtrack
Listen to the soundtrack to Andrea Arnold’s American Honey, starring Shia LaBeouf and Sasha Lane, with this handy Spotify playlist.
4 0Listen to the soundtrack to Andrea Arnold’s American Honey, starring Shia LaBeouf and Sasha Lane, with this handy Spotify playlist.
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Trailers Relating to Movies Like Almost Christmas
New Disaster Artist trailer is the most revealing yet
The latest trailer for The Disaster Artist is the most revealing look at Tommy Wiseau yet.
1 0The latest trailer for The Disaster Artist is the most revealing look at Tommy Wiseau yet.
Read More »The Disaster Artist Trailer
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Tommy Wiseau’s The Room (2003).
0 0A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Tommy Wiseau’s The Room (2003).
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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Trailer
In this darkly comic drama, a mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter’s murder, when they fail to catch the culprit.
0 0In this darkly comic drama, a mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter’s murder, when they fail to catch the culprit.
Read More »The Man Who Invented Christmas Trailer
The journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge (Christopher Plummer) and other classic characters from A Christmas Carol. The film shows how Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens) conjured up a timeless tale.
0 0The journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge (Christopher Plummer) and other classic characters from A Christmas Carol. The film shows how Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens) conjured up a timeless tale.
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Interviews Relating to Movies Like Almost Christmas
Car Dogs Exclusive Interview – Director Adam Collis
Flickreel recently sat down and spoke with Adam Collis, the director of the new film, Car Dogs.
0 0Flickreel recently sat down and spoke with Adam Collis, the director of the new film, Car Dogs.
Read More »Mike Birbiglia and Chris Gethard - Don't Think Twice Interview
Flickreel recently got to sit in on a roundtable interview with Mike Birbiglia and Chris Gethard of Don’t Think Twice.
0 0Flickreel recently got to sit in on a roundtable interview with Mike Birbiglia and Chris Gethard of Don’t Think Twice.
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