Vertical Entertainment has released a poster and trailer for Delia’s Gone, the upcoming crime drama from director Robert Budreau which stars Stephan James as Louis, a young man who is wrongfully accused of his sisters murder, after being released he is armed with new information on her death and sets out on a path of […]
Movie Review – The Captor (2018)
The Captor, 2018. Directed by Robert Budreau. Starring Ethan Hawke, Noomi Rapace, Mark Strong, Christopher Heyerdahl, Bea Santos, Mark Rendall and Thorbjørn Harr. SYNOPSIS: A slightly bumbling bank robber forms an intimate bond with one of his hostages. The term ‘Stockholm syndrome’ is a famous one, referring to the phenomenon in which a hostage or […]
First trailer for Stockholm starring Ethan Hawke, Noomi Rapace and Mark Strong
Ahead of its limited theatrical release next month, a poster and trailer have been released for the dark comedy crime-drama Stockholm. Written and directed by Robert Budreau, the film tells the true story of the 1973 Stockholm bank heist, which give first give rise to the term ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ after the hostages defended their captors, […]
Movie Review – Born to Be Blue (2015)
Born to Be Blue. 2015. Directed by Robert Budreau Starring Ethan Hawke, Carmen Ejogo, Callum Keith Rennie and Kevin Hanchard SYNOPSIS: A period biopic – which openly takes liberties with the truth – on jazz musician Chet Baker’s addictions, love affairs and struggles with creativity. There’s a moment in Born to Be Blue when […]
Second Opinion – Born to Be Blue (2015)
Born to Be Blue, 2015. Directed by Robert Budreau. Starring Ethan Hawke, Carmen Ejogo, Callum Keith Rennie and Stephen McHattie. SYNOPSIS: A liberal interpretation of a key period in Chet Baker’s life after he’s beaten within an inch of his life, forcing him to re-learn his embouchure while struggling to control his addiction to heroin. There’s […]
Movie Review – Born to Be Blue (2015)
Born to Be Blue, 2015. Directed by Robert Budreau. Starring Ethan Hawke, Carmen Ejogo, Callum Keith Rennie and Stephen McHattie. SYNOPSIS: The career of jazz musician Chet Baker (Ethan Hawke) looks to be over. He’s addicted to cocaine and a savage beating makes playing the trumpet almost impossible. But he’s determined to get back to the top. […]
