Simon Thompson looks at the rise and disappointing disappearance of filmmaker Richard Kelly… The paradox of being a talented independent film director is that if your work is deemed to be interesting and unique, eventually mainstream Hollywood will come along and try and co-opt it into being like everyone else’s. Kelly (and his contemporary Shane […]
Richard Kelly has Southland Tales 2 already written… who will finance it?
With us deep in Cannes season, it’s a wonderful time to reflect on Southland Tales‘ wild ride. Director Richard Kelly cashed in his good faith indie cred with this wild blockbuster, which debuted at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. After that premiere, the film would go on to make $374,743 off a reported $17 million […]
Donnie Darko director says James Cameron inspired him to develop a sequel
Richard Kelly, the director of Donnie Darko, says his inspiration for writing a follow up was the encouragement of James Cameron. When James Cameron tells you to do something, you do it, especially when it comes to filmmaking. The iconic director of Titanic, Terminator, Avatar and more, knows what he’s doing. Donnie Darko director Richard […]
Donnie Darko director Richard Kelly says a lot of work has been put into a potential follow up
Richard Kelly, the writer and director of Donnie Darko, says that a lot of work has been put into developing a potential follow up to the cult classic. 2001’s Donnie Darko might not have been a blockbuster hit but the complex and mysterious Jake Gyllenhaal movie has garnered a passionate following over the years. All […]
Blu-ray Review – Southland Tales (2006)
Southland Tales, 2006. Directed by Richard Kelly. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Seann William Scott, Christopher Lambert, John Larroquette, Lou Taylor Pucci, Justin Timberlake, and Miranda Richardson. SYNOPSIS: Director Richard Kelly channels Tarantino and Lynch with this satirical take on America and all that dwell within. You’ve got to hand it to the wizards […]
Arrow Video is bringing both cuts of Richard Kelly’s Southland Tales to Blu-ray
Arrow Video has announced that writer-director Richard Kelly’s 2006 Southland Tales is set for a special edition Blu-ray release this January which will include both the 145 minute theatrical cut and the first ever official release of the extended 160 minute Cannes cut, with restorations approved by Kelly and director of photography Steven Poster; check […]
Donnie Darko with critic Ren Zelen | The Pick of the Flicks Podcast #75
On The Pick of the Flicks Podcast, a different guest drops in every week to chat about their favourite film. This week, film critic Ren Zelen digs deep into the inner workings of the mind-bending Donnie Darko… On this week’s episode of The Pick of the Flicks Podcast, film critic Ren Zelen stops by to […]
Donnie Darko’s Richard Kelly to direct Rod Serling biopic
It seems that Donnie Darko and Southland Tales director Richard Kelly is set to get back behind the camera for the first time in a decade, with The GWW reporting that he is set to direct a biopic of The Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling. Serling certainly had an interesting life, serving in the Pacific […]
Blu-ray Review – Donnie Darko: Limited Edition (2001)
Donnie Darko, 2001. Written and Directed by Richard Kelly. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, Mary McDonnell, Katharine Ross, Patrick Swayze, and Noah Wyle. SYNOPSIS: Donnie Darko has been released on Blu-ray a few times, but this new Limited Edition from Arrow promises to be the ultimate release for fans. The theatrical […]
Richard Kelly has plans for a Donnie Darko sequel
Director Richard Kelly exploded onto the scene in 2001 with his acclaimed feature debut Donnie Darko, following it up with the divisive Southland Tales in 2006 and the 2009 Richard Matheson adaptation The Box before pretty much disappearing off the radar as he tried unsuccessfully to get several projects off the ground. Now, chatting to HMV […]
