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3 days ago
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‘Black Swan' Books Exclusive 15th Anniversary Run in Imax Theaters
Darren Aronofsky's award-winning Black Swan is getting the Imax treatment in celebration of its fifteenth anniversary. The psychological thriller — starring Natalie Portman in her Oscar-winning role as a troubled ballerina — is being remastered for an exclusive Aug. 21-24 run in more than 200 Imax locations across the U.S. and Canada, Searchlight Pictures announced Wednesday. More from The Hollywood Reporter Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey': Tickets for Imax 70MM Screenings Now Officially on Sale a Year Out Rise of the Machines: Inside Hollywood's AI Civil War Natalie Portman-Produced French Animated Film 'Arco' Wins Annecy It will be the first time that audiences can watch Black Swan in the premium Imax format. Plans for additional anniversary events will be announced at a later date. Black Swan made its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September 2010 on its way to collecting five Academy Award nominations, including for best picture and best director, and a win for best actress. Set in the cutthroat world of New York City ballet, the story follows Nina (Portman), a dedicated dancer whose pursuit of perfection spirals into obsession when a new rival, played by Mila Kunis, joins the company. As she prepares for the demanding dual role of the Swan Queen, the mounting pressure begins to blur the line between reality and delusion, leading to a mesmerizing descent into the dark depths of ambition, identity and madness. Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey and Winona Ryder also star in the specialty film. Black Swan earned more than $329 million at the global box office, including $107 million domestically and $222 million overseas, not adjusted for inflation, to become one of the top-grossing titles in Searchlight's history. Searchlight released a new trailer and poster ahead of the film's Imax screenings. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Solve the daily Crossword
The Review Geek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Wall to Wall (2025) Movie Review – A confusing thriller that leads nowhere
A confusing thriller that leads nowhere Kang Ha-neul may have been typecast as the bumbling buffoon in his K-dramas but if you want range, his movies never fail. From comedies to thrillers, he can do it all and has the presence for one-man narratives as well. And whether it is his recent movie, Streaming or the jaw-dropping Forgotten, Ha-neul's thrillers are pretty underrated. But does his Netflix movie, Wall to Wall add another feather to his cap? Helmed by Kim Tae-joon, who is known for his iconic Netflix thriller, Unlocked, Wall to Wall has all the makings of an adrenaline-filled, gritty mystery. Along with Kang Ha-neul, the cast includes familiar faces such as Seo Hyeon-woo, Yeom Hye-ran, Jeon Jin-oh, Park Sung-il and Kang Ae-sim. Wall to Wall is said to be a psychological thriller, complete with mind games, twisted schemes and traitorous characters. Real estate rates are skyrocketing and Seoulites have to bend over backwards to even rent a place. Noh Woo-sung (played by Ha-neul) gets what he thinks is the deal of a lifetime, even though he has to take out a hefty loan to buy an apartment. 3 years later, he is unable to pay his bills and his neighbours are making his life miserable. He is what they call 'house poor' as he now owns an apartment but cannot afford anything else. The rates are going down and he cannot sell it without going into a heavy loss. One day, he is confronted by his downstairs neighbour who blames him for the constant noise coming from the unit above him. He decides to take matters into his own hands but for the life of him, he cannot find the source of the noise. Is he imagining things or is someone out to get him? Wall to Wall starts off as a promising thriller. Every aspect contributes to the suspense from the eerie percussive music and the clinical lighting to the intentional tight close-ups and literally shady lighting. Each apartment unit has a different aesthetic to represent its resident but overall, there is something ghostly. It is as if the building has come alive and seems inhospitable to its occupants. Like the conspiracy in the story, the very environment seems to conspire against Woo-sung. Even the most mundane act like Woo-sung gambling with crypto, adds a sense of thrill and keeps viewers on edge. The first act is basically a one-man show and Ha-neul keeps us hooked with his nervous and manic anti-hero. Right when things slow down, another plot twist shows up. There are strange happenings like 1301 holding a blade to a mysterious figure supposedly breaking into Woo-sung's home. It is followed by a surreal montage which is bound to have viewers wondering what is real and what is Woo-sung's imagination. As the noise and the neighbours get to him, the movie becomes very clear in its message on how greedy and capitalistic society has become. But the plot gets predictable and dull when the first clue to the culprits is revealed at the midway mark. It even gets a little righteous and convoluted during the climax, followed by a confusing and vague ending. The anti-capitalistic message holds but there is no big impact or payoff. The cast does its best to pile onto the surrealism but the narrative doesn't trust viewers to follow its conclusion. Instead, Seo Hyeon-woo is forced to become the director's mouthpiece and explain everything that has been going on, step by step. Yeom Hye-ran is wasted as well, as her beguiling landlord is sidelined before succumbing to an overused trope. Viewers may have tuned in courtesy of the premise which is quite reminiscent of Strangers from Hell. There are hints of supernatural elements too, similar to Happiness, #Alive or Sweet Home Season 1. Drama around apartment politics is not a new genre and the limited, cramped space is perfect for thrillers and murder mysteries. So, it is no wonder that expectations were high. Wall to Wall had quite the potential to amp up the psychological trauma and mind games. However, it is unable to make up its mind on which route to take, as evident in the clashing motivations and the hasty resolution. While the first act is enticing and Kang Ha-neul is a treat to watch, the second half and its ending are bound to disappoint viewers. Read More: Wall to Wall Ending Explained
Yahoo
6 days ago
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‘Roma''s Marina de Tavira Attached to Star in ‘House Eight,' From Brenda Navarro, High-Flying Mexican Outfit Mandarina Cine (EXCLUSIVE)
Mexico's Marina de Taviria, Oscar-nominated as supporting actress for her performance as the mother in Alfonso Cuarón's 'Roma' is attached to star in Brenda Navarro's 'House Eight' ('Casa 8'), one of the hottest packages at this week's Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM). In further casting news, Verónica Bravo, nominated for a 2023 best actress Canacine Prize for 'Sobreviviendo Mis XV,' is also attached to take a key cast role in the series. More from Variety Five Colombian Below-the-Line Talents to Track 'Passenger' Explores the Clash of Morality and Survival in a Bogotá Thriller Uniting Midi, Camarada and Rodando (EXCLUSIVE) Spain and Colombia Unveil Historical Co-Production Treaty Currently in development and reaching out for international production partners, 'House Eight' is set up at high-flying Mexican production outfit Mandarina Cine, this year a global SXSW Audience Award winner for 'Corina,' now nominated for eight Mexican Academy Ariel Awards. Mandarina also produced 'The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box),' the first best film winner at the inaugural Berlinale Perspectives section, reserved for first-time movies. 'The Devil Smokes' was described by Variety as 'a childhood survival story as strange and beguiling as its title. Likewise, 'House Eight' weighs in as one of the most distinctive offerings at BAM. A psychological thriller, with fantasy or even metaphysical elements, it follows a group of terminally ill women who shelter in a clandestine house to die with dignity. They come to be faced by a disturbing reality: The Witch, their spiritual and scientific leader, has developed an experimental method that revives the dead, according to the synopsis. When one of the dead unexpectedly revives, the community fractures, and the Witches assistant becomes their greatest enemy, unleashing an ethical and emotional struggle were accepting death or defying it will change their lives forever. 'Brenda Navarro is an indispensable voice in our literature, creator of heart-rending worlds which are personally and socially touching. I would be delighted to collaborate in this project,' said de Tavira. 'I'm utterly moved by the possibility of being part of a group of women who tell a courageous, risky, painful and honest story, all guided by one of the most exciting young voices in our country's current literature, Brenda Navarro. 'May the story be told!' 'As a narrator, Brenda Navarro has the sensibility and social conscience to allow her to write from pain, not to reproduce but dismantle it. Her arrival on the film and TV scene, with images as potent as her writing, is a natural step. At Mandarina we are honoured and happy to make this journey with her,' said Carlos Hernández Vázquez, co-founder of Mandarina Cine with Gabriel Gavica in 2018. Bravo added that she and Hernández are looking for international alliances to produce 'House Eight,' 'a story about women with a team made up primarily of women in which the main theme is the fear to live when faced by such an unjust world, full of women which are battling to exercise a control over their decisions. 'House Eight' is a horror drama where the desire to die with dignity is punished by eternal life.' 'House Eight' won first prize in the 2024 Episode 0 section at Mexico's Guadalajara Film Festival. Navarro was part of the 'Cometierra' series writers room. 'Empty Houses,' her first novel, was published in 10 languages. The big screen adaptation of 'Ceniza en la boca' is now in post-production, directed by Diego Luna. Co-produced by Mandarina Cine and a first Turkey-Mexico co-production, Seyfettin Tokmak's 'Empire of the Rabbits' scooped best director in Taipei and and screenplay at Tallinn Black Nights Festival. Marina de Tavira is represented by the Talent on the Road agency, Verónica Bravo by Lumina Management. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Casting News: Olivia Colman and Brie Larson's FX Drama, Jax Taylor Exits The Valley and More
Two of The Bear's most notable guest stars are set to unite in a new FX drama. Academy Award winners Olivia Colman and Brie Larson will star in Cry Wolf, a limited series penned by The Affair creator Sarah Treem, Variety reports. More from TVLine What to Watch in July: Your Guide to 170+ Premieres Across Broadcast, Cable and Streaming Every New Scripted Show Confirmed to Premiere in 2025 — Save the Dates! Stranger Things' Goosebump-Inducing Season 5 Trailer All But Screams, 'This Will Be Worth the Wait' Adapted from the Danish TV series Ulven Kommer, the show is described as a psychological family thriller about a social worker (Colman) and a mother (Larson) who are 'thrust into crisis when the mother's teenage daughter alleges abuse, pushing both women to their limits as they navigate an impossible situation.' In other casting news… * Jax Taylor will not return for Season 3 of Bravo's The Valley. Taylor addressed his exit in a statement to Variety, which reads in part, 'Right now, my focus needs to be on my sobriety, my mental health and co-parenting relationship. Taking this time is necessary for me to become the best version of myself — especially for our son, Cruz.' * Minnie Driver (Speechless), Jeffrey Donovan (Burn Notice) and Natacha Karam (9-1-1: Lone Star) will star in Part 1 of Fox's The Faithful. As previously reported, the Biblical event series will launch Sunday, March 22 at 8/7c, and air in three, two-hour installments, leading into the finale on Easter Sunday, April 5. * Landman Season 2 has added Guy Burnet (FUBAR) and Miriam Silverman (Your Friends & Neighbors). Per Deadline, they'll recur as Charlie Newsom, 'a charming oil and gas engineer,' and Greta Stidham, 'an intimidating university admissions counselor.' * Igby Rigney (The Fall of the House of Usher) and newcomers Homer Gere and Graham Campbell will star opposite Kaia Gerber in Ryan Murphy's FX drama The Shards, which received an official series pickup Wednesday. * Layton Williams (Bad Education) has joined the cast of Netflix's Geek Girl, which just started shooting Season 2 in London. Returning cast members include Em Carey, Emmanuel Imani, Liam Woodrum, Rochelle Harrington and Zac Looker, alongside Sarah Parish, Tim Downie, Jemima Rooper and Hebe Beardshall. Hit the comments with your thoughts on the castings above! What to Watch in July: 170+ TV Premieres! View List Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
CTV News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
New ‘Knives Out' mystery and Clement Virgo thriller ‘Steal Away' among TIFF premieres
Mallori Johnson, left, and Angourie Rice are shown in a scene from the film "Steal Away" in this undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - TIFF (Mandatory Credit) Clement Virgo's new psychological thriller and Rian Johnson's latest 'Knives Out' mystery will be among the world premieres lighting up the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. 'Steal Away,' directed by Virgo, stars Angourie Rice and Mallori Johnson as two teenage girls whose intense bond shatters the illusions of their sheltered world. The Canadian-Belgian co-production is the Toronto filmmaker's followup to his acclaimed 2022 drama 'Brother.' It's inspired by the 2017 book 'Steal Away Home,' which tells the true story of Cecelia Reynolds, a 15-year-old slave who fled to Canada. 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,' written and directed by Johnson, sees Daniel Craig reprise his role as Southern-fried detective Benoit Blanc. It's touted as his most dangerous case yet, alongside a cast that includes Josh O'Connor, Josh Brolin and Mila Kunis. They're among 11 official selections announced by TIFF Wednesday, including Nicholas Hytner's First World War dramedy 'The Choral' and Agnieszka Holland's Franz Kafka biopic 'Franz.' TIFF runs from Sept. 4 to 14 and will open with 'John Candy: I Like Me,' a documentary on the late Canadian comic. Other special presentations announced by TIFF include 'Rental Family' from Japanese writer/director Mitsuyo Miyazaki (also known as Hikari), which stars Brendan Fraser as a struggling actor in Tokyo who starts working for a company that rents him out for stand-in roles in clients' lives. Paul Greengrass's survival drama 'The Lost Bus,' inspired by true events, stars Matthew McConaughey as a bus driver who must steer a bus full of children to safety through the 2018 Camp Fire, which became known as the deadliest fire in California history. Derek Cianfrance's dramedy 'Roofman,' starring Channing Tatum, tells the true story of fugitive Jeffrey Manchester, a former U.S. Army Ranger who robbed McDonald's restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs and evaded the police for six months by living inside of a Toys 'R' Us store. Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound,' meanwhile, follows two childhood friends in a northern Indian village whose goal of joining the police force is jeopardized as growing disillusionment strains their bond. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 16, 2025. Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press
