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Natalie Portman Talks about ‘Cringey’ Elements of Her Debut film, “Leon : The Professional”

Natalie Portman‘s character of Elizabeth in her latest movie, the romantic drama May December, is presented as fragile, predatory and at times uncomfortable. The feature, which was directed by three-time Palme d’Or nominated filmmaker, Todd Haynes, will premiere in competition on May 20 at the Cannes Film Festival. The upcoming movie is seeking distribution at…

Karen Benardello

May 11, 2023

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Maiwenn, Director of Johnny Depp’s Cannes Opener ‘Jeanne du Barry,’ Accused of Assaulting Journalist in Paris

Sacre bleu! Aux armes, cineastes!Maïwenn, the French actor-director, is being sued by a magazine editor for allegedly assaulting him–in a Paris restaurant, no less. In March, Edwy Plenel, the editor of Mediapart magazine, complained to the gendarmes that on February 22, Maïwenn grabbed him by the hair and spat in his face while he was…

Edward Moran

April 8, 2023

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NYCC : Kraven the Hunter / Video Q&A with Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Director J.C. Chandor

Check out more of CinemaDaily US’ video interviews on our YouTube channel Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

December 22, 2024

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Netflix’s ‘Black Doves’: A Chilling Tale of Espionage for the Holidays

©Courtesy of Netflix Christmas isn’t just about pear-tree partridges and turtle doves. It’s also about (ammunition) cartridges and black doves, an image that provides an apt title for this London-based spy thriller that serves up a hearty brew of holiday cheer spiced with intrigue and espionage. Black Doves made its debut on Netflix in early…

Edward Moran

December 21, 2024

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September 5 Featurette : Award Winning Filmmaker Tim Fehlbaum Reveals Secrets

Paramount has dropped a new featurette for September 5, highlighting director Tim Fehlbaum‘s unique newsroom approach. September 5 chronicles the transition to live tragedy coverage during the 1972 Munich Olympics. Fehlbaum’s claustrophobic style is present in a gripping account of media evolution for fans. At the heart of the story is Geoff (John Magaro), a…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

December 21, 2024

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Forms an Unlikely Alliance in His Most Thrilling Adventure Yet

©Courtesy of Paramount Pictures Video games often thrive on their repetitive nature once they find a recipe for success, especially ones that feature an innocent, family-family appeal. Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog series is such a prime example that it has spawned an equally exhilarating film trilogy adaptation by Paramount Pictures. The movie series’ latest installment,…

Karen Benardello

December 20, 2024

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Natalie Portman Talks about ‘Cringey’ Elements of Her Debut film, “Leon : The Professional”

Maiwenn, Director of Johnny Depp’s Cannes Opener ‘Jeanne du Barry,’ Accused of Assaulting Journalist in Paris