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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…
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 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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Sure, it’s the best picture of the year so far, but can Dunkirk really win the Academy’s top prize?
Sure, it’s the best picture of the year so far, but can Dunkirk really win the Academy’s top prize?
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Dunkirk is currently the best picture of the year and it could quite possibly hold onto that title well into awards season.
Dunkirk is currently the best picture of the year and it could quite possibly hold onto that title well into awards season.
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The first reactions are in for Christopher Nolan’s war epic Dunkirk.
Deadwood is one of those shows that received critical acclaim and spawned a passionate following, but its ratings couldn’t quite justify its high production cost.
Deadwood is one of those shows that received critical acclaim and spawned a passionate following, but its ratings couldn’t quite justify its high production cost.
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There was a distinct lack of dialogue in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk, however the legendary filmmaker has now revealed that he originally planned to have no script at all.
There was a distinct lack of dialogue in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk, however the legendary filmmaker has now revealed that he originally planned to have no script at all.
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Christopher Nolan took an extreme approach to his directing duties on Dunkirk, not allowing the cast to have water bottles or chairs on set.
Christopher Nolan took an extreme approach to his directing duties on Dunkirk, not allowing the cast to have water bottles or chairs on set.
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The first reactions are in for Christopher Nolan’s war epic Dunkirk.
Blitz is a good war drama that had the potential for greatness.
While The Apprentice humanizes Trump, it doesn’t paint him in a glamorous or sympathetic light.
While The Apprentice humanizes Trump, it doesn’t paint him in a glamorous or sympathetic light.
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The Zone of Interest isn’t about what the audience sees, but rather, what they hear and what the characters choose to ignore.
The Zone of Interest isn’t about what the audience sees, but rather, what they hear and what the characters choose to ignore.
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Napoleon has two speeds. One half is a marriage drama with the other being an action extravaganza.
Napoleon has two speeds. One half is a marriage drama with the other being an action extravaganza.
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Just recently the first poster for the McDonald’s biopic The Founder was released and now The Weinstein Company have released the first image from the film in which Michael Keaton is playing the man behind the fast food franchise.
Just recently the first poster for the McDonald’s biopic The Founder was released and now The Weinstein Company have released the first image from the film in which Michael Keaton is playing the man behind the fast food franchise.
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Watch the Super Bowl TV commercial for Eddie the Eagle right here.
A heroic action-thriller, The Finest Hours is the remarkable true story of the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history.
A heroic action-thriller, The Finest Hours is the remarkable true story of the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history.
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Our pick of the 5 movies you can’t miss in September
Sure, it’s the best picture of the year so far, but can Dunkirk really win the Academy’s top prize?
Sure, it’s the best picture of the year so far, but can Dunkirk really win the Academy’s top prize?
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Larraín’s films typically make certain that the medium is the message – but here, it’s an ethos that gets tangled in the telling.
Larraín’s films typically make certain that the medium is the message – but here, it’s an ethos that gets tangled in the telling.
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Welcome to The Green–Light, a column from Gary Green. Find within spittle-flecked passion and encyclopaedic insight on everything to do with the movies.
Yes, the title to this piece alone invites controversy. How could any film directed by…
Welcome to The Green–Light, a column from Gary Green. Find within spittle-flecked passion and encyclopaedic insight on everything to do with the movies.
Yes, the title to this piece alone invites controversy. How could any film directed by Martin Scorsese possibly be better than the likes of Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, or Goodfellas? My answer is simple: Jesus.
Or more accurately, The Last Temptation of Christ. The 1988 movie, starring Willem Dafoe as the titular Messiah, is one of…
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A heroic action-thriller, The Finest Hours is the remarkable true story of the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history.
A heroic action-thriller, The Finest Hours is the remarkable true story of the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history.
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A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
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With names like Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, and director Steven Spielberg attached, The Post is one of the most anticipated films of the 2017 awards season. For the longest time, however, we’ve seen virtually no footage of the Best Picture hopeful.
With names like Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, and director Steven Spielberg attached, The Post is one of the most anticipated films of the 2017 awards season. For the longest time, however, we’ve seen virtually no footage of the Best Picture hopeful.
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During the early days of WWII, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler or fight on against incredible odds.
During the early days of WWII, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler or fight on against incredible odds.
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A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Tommy Wiseau’s The Room (2003).
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Tommy Wiseau’s The Room (2003).
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This video consists of a candid roundtable conversation between young stars Fionn Whitehead, Harry Styles, Tom Glynn Carney, Jack Lowden in which they discuss their experiences making the film and their excitement for its upcoming release all of…
This video consists of a candid roundtable conversation between young stars Fionn Whitehead, Harry Styles, Tom Glynn Carney, Jack Lowden in which they discuss their experiences making the film and their excitement for its upcoming release all of which is introduced by director Christopher Nolan.
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An interview with director, Ciro Guerra, about his Oscar-nominated movie Embrace of the Serpent. Guerra hints that his next picture will be “like a gangster film”…
An interview with director, Ciro Guerra, about his Oscar-nominated movie Embrace of the Serpent. Guerra hints that his next picture will be “like a gangster film”…
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Timothy Spall talks about playing artist JMW Turner in Mike Leigh’s award-winning biopic.
Timothy Spall talks about playing artist JMW Turner in Mike Leigh’s award-winning biopic.
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