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‘Eden' Teaser: Jude Law and Vanessa Kirby Endure an Unhinged Ana de Armas in the Wilderness
Is there such a thing as creating your own paradise? Well, the star-studded cast of Ron Howard's 'Eden' are about to find out. Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Brühl, and Sydney Sweeney lead the film, which dramatizes the 'shocking true story' (per the film's official logline) of a group of disillusioned outsiders who left civilization to start their own society on a remote, uninhabited island. Of course, the clan later discovered that the 'greatest threat isn't the brutal climate or deadly wildlife, but each other,' as the synopsis tells us. 'As tensions spiral and desperation takes hold, a twisted power struggle unfolds, leading to betrayal, violence, and the deaths of half the colony.' More from IndieWire Brad Pitt Says David Fincher 'Reinvigorated' His Love of Acting During 'Se7en' James Cameron Expects 'Ghosts of Hiroshima' to Be His Lowest Grossing Film Ever Noah Pink wrote the script with Howard directing, as well as producing alongside Brian Grazer, Karen Lunder, Stuart Ford, William M. Connor, and Patrick Newall. And for those wondering, yes, the 'Eden' cast did actually rough it themselves. De Armas previously told Vanity Fair that starring in 'Eden' pushed her to get to her 'craziest' self onscreen, with the publication also citing that Howard 'actually had to push back on both Law and Kirby's commitment to Method, Floreana-style living.' De Armas admitted that she was 'a little scared' to take on the role, as the film is 'really out there.' She later decided that she 'wanted the challenge' of starring in the feature. 'Having this crazy threesome relationship, and being a woman of opposites — either she's sweet and tender and fragile and nervous and scared, or she's absolutely crazy and dangerous, it was kind of finding that limit. What was the craziest I could get? How far could I go?,' de Armas said. The 'Ballerina' star later explained why the singing aspect of the film was part of the stress of shooting. 'I just couldn't convince [Howard] to let me lip sync so I had to learn the song. It was horrible. I was terrified,' de Armas said. 'I would rather do 100 stunts than sing that song. It was terrifying because it's also in front of all the actors. I just felt very exposed and vulnerable and it's not one of my talents for sure.' However, it all proved to be worth it: The IndieWire review for 'Eden' deemed de Armas a 'scream in a cast filled with standout performances.' Vertical will release 'Eden' in theaters on Friday, August 22. Check out the teaser below. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See Solve the daily Crossword
New York Post
01-07-2025
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- New York Post
James Cameron blasts Christopher Nolan's ‘Oppenheimer' as ‘a moral cop out'
Director on director crime. James Cameron recently called out Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning film 'Oppenheimer' for being 'a moral cop out' in the topic of nuclear war. Cameron, 70, spoke to Deadline about his plans to direct a film based on Charles Pellegrino's upcoming book 'Ghosts of Hiroshima' and was asked if he was surprised about the success of 'Oppenheimer.' 10 James Cameron presents an award at the US-Ireland Alliance's 18th annual Oscar Wilde Awards in March 2024. Getty Images for US-Ireland Alliance 'It's interesting what he stayed away from,' Cameron said about Nolan, 54. 'I love the filmmaking, but I did feel that it was a bit of a moral cop out. Because it's not like Oppenheimer didn't know the effects.' 10 Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan on the set of 'Oppenheimer' in 2023. ©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection 'Oppenheimer' won seven Oscars, including Best Picture, and grossed nearly $1 billion at the worldwide box office. The film follows theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) who helped develop the nuclear bombs dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end World War II. Cameron told Deadline he took issue with the film's lack of depiction of the effects of the bombings. 10 James Cameron attends an art exhibition in Paris in April 2024. Getty Images 10 'Ghosts of Hiroshima.' 'He's got one brief scene in the film where we see — and I don't like to criticize another filmmaker's film — but there's only one brief moment where he sees some charred bodies in the audience and then the film goes on to show how it deeply moved him,' said Cameron. 'But I felt that it dodged the subject.' 10 Christopher Nolan wins an Oscar for 'Oppenheimer' in March 2024. DISNEY via Getty Images 'I don't know whether the studio or Chris felt that that was a third rail that they didn't want to touch, but I want to go straight at the third rail,' the 'Avatar' director continued. 'I'm just stupid that way.' Cameron also promised that his upcoming movie will tell the nuclear bomb victims' stories. 10 Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer ©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection 10 Christopher Nolan and James Cameron speak in the audience at the 63rd Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards in January 2011. Kevin Winter 'Okay, I'll put up my hand. I'll do it, Chris. No problem,' Cameron stated. 'You come to my premiere and say nice things.' The Post has reached out to Nolan's rep for comment. Nolan previously addressed the criticism of not showing the Hiroshoma and Nagasaki bombings in 'Oppenheimer' in a 2023 interview with Variety. 10 Christopher Nolan on the set of 'Oppenheimer.' ©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection 'The film presents Oppenheimer's experience subjectively,' he explained. 'It was always my intention to rigidly stick to that. Oppenheimer heard about the bombing at the same time that the rest of the world did.' 'I wanted to show somebody who is starting to gain a clearer picture of the unintended consequences of his actions,' the 'Dark Knight' filmmaker added. 'It was as much about what I don't show as what I show.' 10 Emily Blunt, Christopher Nolan, Cillian Murphy on the set of 'Oppenheimer.' ©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection As for Cameron, he teased some of his plans for his upcoming nuclear warfare film. 10 James Cameron at Disney's D23 fan event in Aug. 2024. Getty Images for Disney 'I don't want to get into the politics of, should it have been dropped, should they have done it, and all the bad things Japan did to warrant it, or any of that kind of moralizing and politicizing,' he told Deadline. 'I just want to deal in a sense with what happened,' he added, 'almost as if you could somehow be there and survive and see it.'
Metro
01-07-2025
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- Metro
James Cameron labels Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning triumph 'a moral cop out'
James Cameron has criticised Sir Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning blockbuster Oppenheimer after signing up to direct a film on the fallout at Hiroshima. Titanic and Avatar director Cameron, 70, is helming a screen adaptation of upcoming book Ghosts of Hiroshima. The book by Charles Pellegrino is based on 'years of forensic archaeology' alongside over 200 interviews with survivors of the atomic bomb dropping in August 1945 and their families. Discussing his approach for the upcoming film, Cameron shared his vision and how it differed quite drastically from that of Sir Christopher and his 2023 hit movie. Known for being outspoken, Cameron gave his frank opinion on what the film did – and didn't – cover and speculated as to why. 'It's interesting what he stayed away from. Look, I love the filmmaking, but I did feel that it was a bit of a moral cop out,' he told Deadline, adding that 'it's not like Oppenheimer didn't know the effects'. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'He's got one brief scene in the film where we see — and I don't like to criticise another filmmaker's film – but there's only one brief moment where he sees some charred bodies in the audience and then the film goes on to show how it deeply moved him. 'But I felt that it dodged the subject.' The scene shows Cillian Murphy as titular physicist J Robert Oppenheimer having a nightmare after seeing slides depicting casualties and the impact of his work, leading to him to imagine the face melting off a young woman who was played by Sir Christopher's daughter, Flora, in a cameo. However, despite its box office and awards success – grossing over $975million (£708m) and winning seven Oscars – Cameron is not the first to question the film's apparent reluctance to engage with the horrific outcome of its protagonist's work. The two bombs dropped on Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki are thought to have killed between 150,000 and 246,000 people. Cameron added: 'I don't know whether the studio or Chris felt that that was a third rail that they didn't want to touch, but I want to go straight at the third rail. I'm just stupid that way.' Sir Christopher previously shared his reasons for choosing not to depict the bombings in detail, explaining: 'I think really, as a filmmaker, you can't be overly conscious about why you choose to do things. You have to run on instinct to a degree. 'But the feeling for me as a filmmaker was very strongly that to depart from Oppenheimer's experience would betray the terms of the storytelling.' He shared (via NBC) that Oppenheimer learned about the bombings taking place on the radio, 'the same as the rest of the world', which he found 'a shock' when realising that was the case while reading the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography American Prometheus. 'Everything is his experience, or my interpretation of his experience,' the Memento director continued. 'Because as I keep reminding everyone, it's not a documentary. It is an interpretation. That's my job.' More Trending Cameron, who has said his film will be 'apolitical', has also revealed he expects Ghosts of Hiroshima to be the lowest-grossing film of his career, given the topic. While that might sound a surprising statement, given his status as king of the Hollywood blockbusters it makes a little more sense. He currently boasts three films in the top five list of highest-grossing movies ever, with Avatar in the top spot on $2.92billion (£2.12bn), its 2022 sequel Avatar: The Way of Life at third and previous long-running number one Titanic at four. Third instalment Avatar: Fire and Ash is due for release in December, while Sir Christopher will be back next summer with his take on Greek epic The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 28 Years Later ending explained by star, and what it could mean for sequel MORE: 'Mind-bending' horror film available to stream for free as sequel wows critics MORE: Ralph Fiennes warns new Voldemort in Harry Potter TV series of danger
New Indian Express
28-06-2025
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- New Indian Express
James Cameron criticises Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, calls it a 'moral cop out'
In an interview with Deadline, James Cameron has shared his candid views about Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. Admitting that he is not a fan of criticising a different filmmaker's work, Cameron said that Oppenheimer is a "moral cop out" and that it "dodged the subject" at the heart of the story. Cameron was responding to a question about why he reckons that his upcoming film, based on Charles Pellegrino's book Ghosts of Hiroshima, is likely to become the lowest-grossing feature in his filmography. The interviewer tried to counter Cameron's view about his film's commercial prospects with Oppenheimer's tremendous box office success and Academy Award wins, highlighting these as indicators of the global popularity of the subject matter. In response, Camerson said that while he loved Nolan's filmmaking for Oppenheimer, the film itself did not explore its subject deeply enough. Cameron referred to a scene in Oppenheimer where Cillian Murphy's character, J Robert Oppenheimer, delivers a speech to an excited crowd after the infamous bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Geek Tyrant
05-05-2025
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- Geek Tyrant
James Cameron Hires Martin Sheen for GHOSTS OF HIROSHIMA Audiobook as He Preps Film About Survivor of Both A-Bombs — GeekTyrant
James Cameron is finally making his long-awaited return to non-Avatar filmmaking, and he's doing it with a haunting story about a man in Japan who survived both A-bomb blasts. The director has hiredMartin Sheen to narrate the audiobook of Ghosts of Hiroshima , a new work by Charles Pellegrino, and Cameron plans to adapt the book into a feature film once Avatar production allows. 'Martin Sheen is my dream come true to read this book for audio,' Cameron said. 'His voice-over narration for Apocalypse Now still haunts me, and for a subject this dark, he will give it the gravitas and humanity that it needs.' The book, set to be released by Blackstone Publishing on August 5th, marking the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. It tells the staggering true story of Tsutomu Yamaguchi, a man who survived both atomic bombings in Japan during WWII. He lived through Hiroshima, boarded a train to Nagasaki, and endured a second nuclear blast. Ghosts of Hiroshima blends personal accounts from survivors with cutting-edge forensic archaeology to examine the aftermath in vivid, often painful detail. 'It's a subject that I've wanted to do a film about, that I've been wrestling with how to do it, over the years,' Cameron explained. 'I met Tsutomu Yamaguchi, a survivor of both Hiroshima and Nagasaki, just days before he died. He was in the hospital. He was handing the baton of his personal story to us, so I have to do it. I can't turn away from it.' Cameron and Pellegrino, who also collaborated on Titanic and Avatar , and whose scientific writings helped inspire Jurassic Park , pledged during that hospital visit to honor Yamaguchi's wish: that the world remember and learn from what happened. And if there's a filmmaker who knows how to handle large-scale catastrophe stories with both spectacle and heart, it's Cameron. He describes the upcoming film as an 'uncompromising theatrical film,' one that won't shy away from the subject's emotional or historical weight. The film will mark Cameron's first non-Avatar feature since Titanic in 1997. The themes in the story aren't exactly new territory for him either. His fear of nuclear devastation, planted at the age of 8 during the Cuban Missile Crisis, has long influenced his work from The Terminator films to Aliens . Blackstone, which also released the bestselling audiobook of Oppenheimer, sees the Cameron-Sheen team-up as a landmark collaboration. 'Everyone at the imprint is thrilled with this remarkable partnership of James Cameron and Martin Sheen on this epic book,' said Blackstone's Josh Stanton and Anthony Goff. I remember learning about this story years ago, and it's one that has always stuck me. I'm looking forward to seeing Cameron bring it to life for the big screen. Source: Deadline
