The Red Turtle is the first Studo Ghibli film by a non-Japanese director. It’s simple tale of a man stranded on a deserted island – and the red turtle that destroys his raft every time he tries to leave – has been hailed as a masterpiece at film festivals around the world. It premieres in […]
Tag: Sony Pictures Classics
First Look Stills: The Comedian!
Robert DeNiro plays Jackie Burke – an insult comic who had a hit sitcom back in the day – is trying to make a comeback, but there’s a hitch. Jackie assaulted a guy who was taping his act in a club and is sentenced to community service. On the bright side, while serving his sentence […]
800 Lb. Gorilla Trailer: The Comedian!
An insult comic who used to have a hit TV show, Jackie Burke may be a comedy icon, but no one wants him to reinvent himself. Which is unfortunate because it leads to his assaulting a guy who tries to tape his insult comedy routine and sticks him with community service. On the plus side, […]
Witty Tragicomic Trailer: The Hollars!
Sometimes – especially in the case of family dramedies – the best stuff is in the trailer. The new trailer for The Hollars could be on of those, but that would be a shame – the cast includes some of the most brilliant character actors of our time: Margo Martindale (Justified, The Americans), Richard Jenkins […]
Greed Is Good For Women Too Trailer: Equity!
Equity, starring Breaking Bad’s Anna Gunn looks like it could be Wall Street from a female perspective – and Gunn’s character, Naomi Bishop, could be the female Gordon Gecko. Now if she could just get past her misogynistic boss… Check out the trailer for Equity after the break. Equity premieres on July 29th.
The Bronze – Faded Glory and Second Chances!
The Bronze is the story of a woman who achieved an impossible medal in gymnastics but instead of using that to go on to better things, coasted on the glory of that achievement – then, for all the wrong reasons, found a way to move on… and nearly blew it.
Acrobatic Trailer: The Bronze!
Ten years ago, Hope Ann Greggory was America’s sweetheart. Performing through a serious injury at the world’s most prestigious gymnastics tournament clinched an unlikely bronze medal for the U.S. team and brought glory to her hometown of Amherst, Ohio. Still living in her dad Stan’s basement, she spends her days at the mall milking her minor […]
New Tom as Hank Poster: I Saw the Light!
Early clips from I Saw the Light show how well Tom Hiddleston has inhabited the character of country & western legend Hank Williams. Sony Pictures Classics has released a new poster for I Saw the Light that emphasizes the transformation in a classic Hank pose. Check it out after the jump. I Saw the Light […]
Hard Living Legend Trailer: I Saw the Light!
Hank Williams is one of the most brilliant and tragic figures in the history of American music. I Saw the Light, starring Tom Hiddleston, is his story. Follow the jump to view the new trailer. I Saw the Light premieres on March 25, 2016.
Philosophical Trailer: Irrational Man!
In Woody Allen’s new film, Irrational Man, Joaquin Phoenix stars as a philosophy professor who seems overwhelmed by something even deeper than despair. Even a perky student played by Emma Stone can’t seem to lift his spirits. Then, suddenly, he springs to life – amazing everyone, though no one more than himself – as can […]
DVD Review: Whiplash!
Whiplash, my favorite movie of 2014, is now available on DVD. It’s a tale of the lengths someone will got to to be great, and the lengths someone will go to to push someone to be great. Whiplash won three Oscars® this year – including Best Supporting Actor for J.K. Simmons for the role of Mr. […]