Dune, 2021. Directed by Denis Villeneuve. Starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Stellan Skarsgård, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Chang Chen, Dave Bautista, David Dastmalchian, Charlotte Rampling, Babs Olusanmokun, and Benjamin Clémentine. SYNOPSIS: Feature adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel, about the son of a noble […]
57th Chicago International Film Festival Capsule Review – Dune
Dune. 2021 Directed by Denis Villeneuve Starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Stellan Skarsgård, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Chang Chen, Dave Bautista, David Dastmalchian, Charlotte Rampling, Babs Olusanmokun, and Benjamin Clémentine SYNOPSIS: Feature adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel, about the son of a noble […]
UK teaser and promo images for Paul Verhoeven’s erotic drama Benadetta
Mubi has announced that it has acquired the UK distribution rights to Benedetta, the new film from legendary Dutch filmmaker Paul Verhoeven (RoboCop, Basic Instinct) which is based on historian Judith C. Brown’s book Immodest Acts and stars Virginie Efira (Elle) as a young nun who joins an Italian convent and begins a love affair […]
Paul Verhoeven returns with trailer for erotic nun drama Benedetta
Pathe has released a poster and trailer for director Paul Verhoeven’s religious erotic drama Benedetta. Based on Judith C. Brown’s non-fiction book Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy, the film marks Verhoeven’s first since 2016’s Elle and follows a nun in 17th century Italy as she suffers from disturbing and […]
First trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic Dune
Following on from yesterday’s teaser, Warner Bros. has unveiled the first trailer for Dune, the new adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal sci-fi novel from director Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Blade Runner 2049). Check it out below, along with the official synopsis and a selection of screenshots… A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the […]
Movie Review – The Little Stranger (2018)
The Little Stranger, 2018. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson. Starring Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson, Will Poulter, Liv Hill, Josh Dylan, Camilla Arfwedson, Anna Madeley, Kate Phillips, Lorne MacFadyen, Amy Marston, Kathryn O’Reilly, Dixie Egerickx, Tipper Seifert-Cleveland, Sarah Crowden, Oliver Zetterström, Archie Bradfield, Peter Ormond, and Charlotte Rampling. SYNOPSIS: After a doctor is called to visit a […]
Movie Review – Assassin’s Creed (2016)
Assassin’s Creed, 2016. Directed by Justin Kurzel. Starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson and Charlotte Rampling. SYNOPSIS: Spared a death sentence, the troubled and violent Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) arrives at a medical facility where he’s used to try out technology to unlock genetic memories. He’s taken back to his Spanish ancestor, […]
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune adds Charlotte Rampling
Casting continues on Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, with THR reporting that actress Charlotte Rampling (45 Years) signing on alongside the previously announced Timothee Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name), Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible – Fallout), Dave Bautista (Avengers: Infinity War) and Stellan Skarsgard (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again). Dune follows Paul […]
Second Opinion – The Little Stranger (2018)
The Little Stranger, 2018. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson. Starring Domhall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson, Will Poulter, Liv Hill and Charlotte Rampling. SYNOPSIS: After a doctor is called to visit a crumbling manor, strange things begin to occur. The Little Stranger is an odd film that you will either become enamoured with and think about constantly, […]
Second Opinion – The Little Stranger (2018)
The Little Stranger, 2018. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson. Starring Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson, Will Poulter, Charlotte Rampling and Liv Hill. SYNOPSIS: After a doctor is called to visit a crumbling manor, strange things begin to occur. How strange for The Little Stranger, Lenny Abrahamson’s follow-up to unexpected Oscar hit Room, to be so quietly dropped […]
