The Favourite, 2018. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Featuring Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, Nicholas Hoult, Mark Gatiss, and James Smith. SYNOPSIS: 18th century England. A sickly Queen Anne (Colman) has her closest friend and confidant, Lady Sarah (Weisz), mostly governing the country for her. But when new servant Abigail (Stone) starts to threaten the […]
I, Tonya’s Craig Gillespie in talks to direct Emma Stone in Disney’s Cruella
Disney is close to finding a director for Cruella, a film based on the villainous Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmations. The studio has begun talks with I, Tonya director Craig Gillespie to direct Emma Stone (The Favourite) in the title role. Mozart in the Jungle co-creator Alex Timbers was originally set to direct the film, but had to drop […]
54th Chicago International Film Festival Review – The Favourite (2018)
The Favourite, 2018. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss, Jenny Rainsford, James Smith, Tim Ingall, LillyRose Stevens, Liam Fleming, and Carolyn Saint-Pé. SYNOPSIS: In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne (Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (Weisz) governs […]
Zombieland 2 adds Zoey Deutch alongside original cast
As pre-production continues for Zombieland 2, we have our first word of additional casting for the film. Zoey Deutch (Before I Fall) will be starring alongside the original cast of Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin with Ruben Fleischer returning to the director’s chair. Deutch will reportedly portray a love interest to Eisenberg’s […]
Emma Stone on why she insisted on her nude scene in The Favourite
Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone is currently out on the press tour for The Favourite, the new film from director Yorgos Lanthimos, which sees her potraying Abigail Mashan, a young servant who finds herself in a love triangle between Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) and Lady Sarah Jennings Churchill (Rachel Weisz). The acclaimed film includes the first […]
New trailer and poster for The Favourite starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz
Ahead of its US release next month, a new poster and trailer have arrived online for The Favourite. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, the historical drama stars Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, James Smith, and Mark Gatiss; take a look here… SEE ALSO: Read our ★ ★ ★ ★ review of The Favourite […]
2018 BFI London Film Festival Review – The Favourite
The Favourite, 2018. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos Starring Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, Nicholas Hoult, Mark Gatiss, James Smith SYNOPSIS: It’s early 18th century England, and Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) is suffering from a rather painful case of gout. In her absence as monarch, her close friend Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz) is on hand […]
TV Review – Maniac
Liam Hoofe reviews Netflix’s Maniac… 2018 has been a bit of a hit and miss year for Netflix originals, but the streaming services has really upped its game in recent weeks with the return of some of their most popular shows including BoJack Horseman and American Vandal. Their most anticipated release this month, though, comes […]
Cary Fukunaga doesn’t want to return for Maniac season 2
Cary Fukunaga, director of Netflix’s Maniac, says that he wouldn’t return for a second season. Cary Fukunaga, the acclaimed director of True Detective season one and Beasts of No Nation, has had his latest effort, Maniac, recently arrive to Netflix. The show stars Jonah Hill and Emma Stone and has been positively received thus far. […]
New trailer and images for Maniac starring Jonah Hill and Emma Stone
With just a week to go until Maniac arrives on Netflix, the streaming service has released another teaser trailer and batch of images for Cary Fukunaga’s dark comedy series which stars Jonah Hill, Emma Stone, Justin Theroux, Sally Field, Julia Garner, and Jemima Kirke; take a look here… Set in a world somewhat like our […]