HBO Max has released a trailer for director Doug Liman’s upcoming comedy drama Locked Down which stars Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor as a couple finding co-habiting a challenge who decide to separate just as a national mandatory lockdown is imposed; watch it here… Just as they decide to separate, Linda (Anne Hathaway) and Paxton […]
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ben Stiller and Lily James cast in pandemic-themed heist comedy Lockdown
As Doug Liman’s pandemic-themed heist comedy Lockdown begins production, several roles have been cast in the film. Joining the previously announced Anne Hathaway are Chiwetel Ejiofor (Doctor Strange), Ben Stiller (Meet The Parents), Lily James (Yesterday), Stephen Merchant (Fighting With My Family), Jazmyn Simon (Raising Dion), Dulé Hill (Black Monday) and Mark Gatiss (Sherlock). Inspired […]
Ben Stiller to direct Oscar Issac in adaptation of Jo Nesbo’s London
This news is something of a refreshing mystery, but what little we do know about London is that Ben Stiller is set to direct Oscar Issac in an adaptation of the short-story by Headhunters writer Jo Nesbo. The Hollywood Reporter say that Issac bought the rights to the story via his Mad Gene Media company, […]
Ben Stiller denies involvement with Fast & Furious 9
Actor and director Ben Stiller has denied his involvement with Fast & Furious 9, putting the rumours of his casting to bed. The Fast & Furious franchise is one of the biggest in the world so it’s no surprise to see some of Hollywood’s biggest stars signing up to play a part. This week, it […]
Escape at Dannemora writer explains why Ben Stiller wanted to direct the show
Michael Tolkin, co-writer of Escape at Dannemora, has discussed what attracted Ben Stiller to direct the prison escape miniseries. When looking for directors for a dark, gritty miniseries based on the true life events of a prison escape, Ben Stiller isn’t the first name that comes to mind. However, the man known for his comedic talents […]
Movie Review – Brad’s Status (2017)
Brad’s Status, 2017. Directed by Mike White. Starring Ben Stiller, Austin Abrams, Jenna Fischer, Michael Sheen, Jemaine Clement, Luke Wilson and Mike White. SYNOPSIS: A father takes his son to tour colleges on the East Coast and meets up with an old friend who makes him feel inferior about his life’s choices. Though once upon […]
Movie Review – Brad’s Status (2017)
Brad’s Status, 2017. Directed by Mike White Starring Ben Stiller, Austin Abrams, Michael Sheen, Luke Wilson, Jermaine Clement, Shazi Raja, and Jenna Fischer. SYNOPSIS: Brad has reached his mid-forties. He’s comfortably off, has a happy marriage and now his teenage son is on the brink of choosing an illustrious college. But when he looks at […]
61st London Film Festival Review – The Meyerowitz Stories (New And Selected) (2017)
The Meyerowitz Stories (New And Selected), 2017. Directed by Noah Baumbach. Starring Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Elizabeth Marvel, Grace Van Patten, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Adam Driver, Judd Hirsch, Candice Bergen, Rebecca Miller, Danny Flaherty, Adam David Thompson, Ronald Peet, Matthew Shear, Michael Chernus, and Sigourney Weaver. SYNOPSIS: A dysfunctional family comes together when the […]
Movie Review – The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) (2017)
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected), 2017. Written and Directed by Noah Baumbach. Starring Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Elizabeth Marvel, Grace Van Patten, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Adam Driver, Judd Hirsch, Candice Bergen, Rebecca Miller, Danny Flaherty, Adam David Thompson, Ronald Peet, Matthew Shear, Michael Chernus, and Sigourney Weaver. SYNOPSIS: An estranged family gathers together in […]
New trailer and posters for The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
Ahead of its arrival on Netflix next month, the streaming service has released a trailer and four new posters for writer-director Noah Baumbach’s latest film The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected). The critically-acclaimed comedy drama stars Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Elizabeth Marvel, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Grace Van Patten, Adam Driver, Candice Bergen, Judd Hirsch, and […]