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Hilary Swank and Michael Shannon set for What They Had

March 19, 2017 by Gary Collinson

THR has revealed that Hilary Swank, Michael Shannon and Robert Forster have joined Taissa Farmiga and Blythe Danner in the cast of What They Had, a drama which centers on a woman (Swank) who must fly back to her hometown and confront her past when her Alzheimer’s-stricken mother wanders into a blizzard. The drama will […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Hilary Swank, Michael Shannon, What They Had

Taylor Kitsch and Michael Shannon set for Waco miniseries

August 31, 2016 by Gary Collinson

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Taylor Kitsch (True Detective) and Michael Shannon (Midnight Special) are set to star in a new miniseries from Weinstein Television which will dramatise the deadly 1993 standoff between the Branch Davidians and the federal government in Waco, Texas. Titled Waco, the miniseries has been written by John Erick Dowdle and […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Television Tagged With: Michael Shannon, Taylor Kitsch, Waco

Michael Shannon emerges as frontrunner to play Cable in Deadpool 2

March 22, 2017 by Ricky Church

There have been several names floating around in regards to the role of mutant mercenary Cable in David Leitch’s Deadpool 2, the sequel to last year’s Ryan Reynolds led superhero movie. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Nocturnal Animals actor Michael Shannon has emerged as the frontrunner for the role. This seemingly confirms a report made a couples week that […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Ricky Church Tagged With: Cable, David Harbour, David Leitch, Deadpool, Deadpool 2, Marvel, Michael Shannon, Ryan Reynolds, X-Men

Foursome: Bobby Bukowski talks about Rosewater, Infinitely Polar Bear, 99 Homes & Time Out of Mind

November 18, 2014 by admin

Trevor Hogg chats with Bobby Bukowski about a busy year of collaborating with four different filmmakers who each had a separate cinematic project… One cannot accuse Bobby Bukowski of having a boring life as he went from studying Biochemistry with the intention of pursuing a medical career to a photographer’s assistant in Paris which resulted […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Festivals, Interviews, Movies, Special Features, The Making of..., TIFF 2014 Tagged With: 99 Homes, Andrew Garfield, Bobby Bukowski, Broad Green Pictures, Dance Me to the End of Love, Frederick Wiseman, Gael García Bernal, Gerald Sullivan, IFC Films, Infinitely Polar Bear, John Stewart, Leonard Cohen, Lila Yacoub, Mark Ruffalo, Maya Forbes, Maziar Bahari, Michael Shannon, Open Road Films, Oren Moverman, Ramin Bahrani, Rampart, Richard Gere, Rosewater, Sony Pictures Classic, The Daily Show, The Messenger, Then They Came for Me, Time Out of Mind, Zoe Saldana

Five Michael Shannon Performances To Watch

February 20, 2017 by Amie Cranswick

First making his mark in our collective consciousness’ opposite Bill Murray in the cult classic Groundhog Day, over the past few years the supremely talented Michael Shannon is securing roles that showcase his range earning him much deserved recognition. He’s been nominated for Academy Awards, SAG Awards, Golden Globes, and his intense brooding style has […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Movies Tagged With: 99 Homes, Boardwalk Empire, Elvis & Nixon, Frank & Lola, Michael Shannon, Nocturnal Animals, The Iceman

Second Opinion – Midnight Special (2016)

April 15, 2016 by Joshua Gill

Midnight Special, 2016. Directed by Jeff Nichols Starring Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver and Jaeden Lieberher. SYNOPSIS: A sci-fi thriller exploring the government’s interest in the power a kidnapped boy possesses, and his journey that reconnects him with his father. Jeff Nichols’ latest film, Midnight Special, delves into territory unfamiliar to the director, […]

Filed Under: Joshua Gill, Movies, Reviews Tagged With: Adam Driver, Jaeden Lieberher, Jeff Nichols, joel edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Michael Shannon, Midnight Special

Movie Review – Midnight Special (2016)

April 8, 2016 by Mason Manuel

Midnight Special, 2016. Written and Directed by Jeff Nichols. Starring Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver, Jaeden Lieberher, Sean Bridgers, Bill Camp, Paul Sparks, and Sam Shepard. SYNOPSIS: A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers. Stephen King once wrote “Nightmares exist outside of […]

Filed Under: Mason Manuel, Movies, Reviews Tagged With: Adam Driver, Bill Camp, Jaeden Lieberher, Jeff Nichols, joel edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Michael Shannon, Midnight Special, Paul Sparks, Sam Shepard, Sean Bridgers

Second Opinion – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

March 25, 2016 by Robert Kojder

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, 2016. Directed by Zack Snyder. Starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Gal Gadot, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter, Scoot McNairy, Tao Okamoto, Lauren Cohan, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Ray Fisher, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller and Callan Mulvey. SYNOPSIS: Fearing the actions of a god-like […]

Filed Under: Movies, Reviews, Robert Kojder Tagged With: Amy Adams, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ben Affleck, Callan Mulvey, DC, DC Extended Universe, Diane Lane, Ezra Miller, Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill, Holly Hunter, Jason Momoa, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jeremy Irons, Jesse Eisenberg, kevin costner, Lauren Cohan, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Shannon, Ray Fisher, Scoot McNairy, Tao Okamoto, Zack Snyder

DVD Review – Frank & Lola (2016)

April 11, 2017 by Freda Cooper

Frank & Lola, 2016. Directed by Matthew Ross Starring Michael Shannon, Imogen Poots, Justin Long, Rosanna Arquette and Michael Nyqvist. SYNOPSIS: Frank meets Lola when she walks into his restaurant and he cooks her a meal.  The attraction is immediate, but when she reveals a secret from her past, doubts creep into his mind.  Is this the […]

Filed Under: Freda Cooper, Movies, Reviews Tagged With: Frank & Lola, Imogen Poots, Justin Long, Matthew Ross, Michael Nyqvist, Michael Shannon, Rosanna Arquette

Movie Review – Freeheld (2016)

February 24, 2016 by Gary McCurry

Freeheld, 2016. Directed by Peter Sollett. Starring Julianne Moore, Ellen Page, Michael Shannon, Steve Carell and Josh Charles. SYNOPSIS: After New Jersey detective, Laurel Hester gets diagnosed with terminal cancer, her domestic partner, Stacie Andree both fight to allow Stacie to receive Laurel’s pension benefits. The term ‘Made for TV movie’ is often used to […]

Filed Under: Gary McCurry, Movies, Reviews Tagged With: Ellen Page, Freeheld, Josh Charles, Julianne Moore, Michael Shannon, Peter Sollett, Steve Carell

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