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Writing Staff: Patrick Garlock
Mark Felt - The Man Who Brought Down the White House Writer & Director: Peter Landesman Director: Reginald Hudlin
American Made Detroit
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Novitiate
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Villa Capri
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hildhood is when impressionable minds open widest to the mesmerizing power of entertainment. Nearly everyone can recall connecting with a show so completely it feels like a magical world created just for you. But what if it actually was? Superfan James is obsessed with the clever if quaintly goofy kids’ show Brigsby Bear to the point of religiosity. A bright, sensitive, young adult still living at home, he has grown up with this fantasy series, and the program has grown with him as well—becoming more complex over the years. But to say James’ intensely protective parents have kept their son a bit sheltered is an understatement.
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One dramatic night, James’ insular world is upended. Through the disorienting but sporadically hilarious transition to a new life that follows, Brigsby remains James’ security blanket, and upon learning the series has been cancelled, he adopts the old adage that the show must go on. Family members and authority figures fret over James’ fixation, but by becoming the new creator of Brigsby Bear instead of just a viewer in the dark, he finally accesses all the meaningful connections his life has lacked. By telling his story, James repairs it—producing in the process an inventively offbeat and profoundly uplifting love letter to the redemptive power of creativity. Opens in theatres on July 28, 2017.
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directed by Lee Unkrich and Co-Directed by Adrian Molina An interview with Adrian Molina by Derek Sante Derek Sante: How did you and Pixar work out the ideas that brought Coco to life? Adrian Molina: The idea that we are all a part of those who came before us felt like a beautiful narrative to bring to the screen. The story of Coco is very much inspired by Mexico's culture, people and traditions. I’m Mexican-American myself and I’ve got a lot of love for this journey of a kid to learn the story of his family. And everyone at the studio, even though we come from all different backgrounds, could relate to this idea of learning their families' stories. We can’t wait to share the humor, the adventure and the scope of Coco. DS: The story of Coco is fascinating to me. Not only does it broach cultural beliefs, it also touches on the afterlife. How did you approach
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the story and direction knowing the film would be seen by audiences of all ages? AM: One of the things we always do at Pixar whenever we are developing a film is lean heavily into research. For Coco, we traveled to Mexico to interact with families and experience Día de los Muertos. One of its unique and special characteristics is the joyful way it brings the families together—to tell stories, to relive memories of people who have passed. A hallmark of the celebration is this optimism and uplifting feeling of remembering those who came before us. That connection doesn’t die; that connection is maintained. A lot of the storytelling is rooted in the power of remembrance. DS: How do you create the characters and their unique personalities, and how do you find the right voices to help bring them to life? AM: At Pixar, we often develop characters and stories for several years before we record and cast the final
voices. Sometimes we’ll have specific actors in mind as we write, but getting the actual actors in the studio always brings a whole new energy to each character. We are so excited about our cast: Anthony Gonzalez, who plays our main character Miguel; Benjamin Bratt, who plays Miguel’s idol Ernesto de la Cruz; and Gael García Bernal, who plays Hector, a charming trickster in the Land of the Dead. We're also very proud to
home; families set up altars with photos of their loved ones. It’s such a beautiful celebration of remembering family and our connection to those who came before us. DS: One of the fun things you got to do was create the afterlife in this film. Was this an idea you had from the beginning or something that you built piece by piece? AM: For the Land of the Dead, there’s no actual reference
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feature an all-Latino cast. Our actors bring such love and connection to the family and characters in the film. DS: Tell me about Miguel’s love of music and his idol Ernesto de la Cruz? AM: I think Miguel is very relatable to anyone who has a dream that’s so big it’s impossible to contain. His love of music is so much a part of him—it’s in his heart. But his family, because of a generations-old grudge, wants nothing to do with music, so Miguel is conflicted. He has to sneak away to watch videos of his idol Ernesto de la Cruz—who’s this larger-than-life character and a legendary performer beloved in Mexico for many years. One of Ernesto’s mantras is to “seize your moment” and Miguel takes that very seriously. DS: For those unaware or who never have experienced it, can you explain what Día de los Muertos means?
for us to draw from. The challenge was to ask how we really visualize a place for all these spirits to come back from. What we wanted to do was lean very heavily into the structure of Día de los Muertos and the celebration. If you think about a family tree, where one generation builds upon another, it grows and branches out. We thought it was an appropriate idea for structure in the Land of the Dead; it’s kind of built out of layers of history. We started back with Aztec pyramids, then moved to post-Columbian architecture with modern architecture at the very top. Cranes continue to build the world up and up even more. It led us to a lot of fun entertainment on this Coco adventure.
AM: The Day of the Dead is a rich celebration and one of Opens in theatres on the hallmarks is that it's very festive and vibrant. It’s like a big family reunion across generations with a reverence and November 22, 2017. humor accompanying it. A lot of our storytelling embraces the traditions—marigold petals help guide the spirits ©2017 Disney/Pixar
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written & directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer is single with two kids and decides she’s going out with her girlfriends that night. At the bar, she meets these three guys: Harry, George and Teddy. They end up going to a club and dancing; one thing leads to another and they all end up at her house. Q: Why are the boys in L.A. looking for a place to live? RW: The guys are trying to get financing for their first feature film that has done well on the festival circuit. They’ve moved to Los Angeles looking for financing and to chase their dream of becoming filmmakers. Q: Describe Alice’s daughters and what they think about the boys moving in. RW: Daughters Rosie and Isabelle both are just completely adorable, but Isabelle is having problems adjusting to moving and being in a new school. She’s aided by George’s character who helps give her support. On the other hand, Rosie is smart beyond her years, confident, always moving and shaking.
Questions and Answers with Reese Witherspoon Question: What kind of woman is Alice? Reese Witherspoon: In Home Again, I play Alice Kinney who is recently separated from her husband. They were living in New York and now she’s moved back to her family home in Los Angeles with her two daughters. She’s starting her life again. Q: What is her new business? RW: Alice wants to be an interior designer, so she’s working hard trying to find new clients. It proves kind of difficult with everybody’s different tastes and Los Angeles people being so fickle in their needs. Alice finds that kind of thrilling, but also frustrating. Q: Describe her parents. RW: Alice’s father was a director of many famous Hollywood films in the seventies. Her mother Lillian is a famous movie star, played by Candice Bergen, who’s just sort of larger than life, charismatic, and charms everyone. Lillian’s a major influence over Alice and she suggests that Alice should have these three guys stay at her house because it’s what artists do—support each other.
Q: What is the relationship with Alice and Harry? RW: Alice and Harry meet that night, start dancing, having fun, and the night kind of gets away from them. They wake up in the same bed and Alice is determined to stop with Harry, but there’s a definite attraction there. Ultimately, they slip into a very comfortable relationship. Harry’s incredibly supportive and Alice is excited to help him follow his dreams of becoming a big director. Q: How does Alice feel when Austen [the estranged husband] shows up unexpectedly? RW: Austen shows up one night after Alice has been on a blind date with another guy, has had way too much to drink and has told off her boss. George takes her out, and when they get home, there’s Austen. Although quick to judge Alice, Austen wants to be a responsible parent, so Alice has a lot of mixed feelings about him. Q: How do the three guys feel about Austen? RW: I think the guys are thrown when Austen suddenly comes into their lives because the guys and Alice’s daughters have bonded and evolved as a sort of unit. Austen disrupts all that, creating tension.
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Q: What is Alice’s character arc over the course of the film?
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lost and finding her own way through a great healing relationship with Harry who makes her feel desired and wanted. Alice has a lot to offer; she’s a great mom and at the end of the film, you see that she’s changed. She doesn’t know yet where she’s going in life but is more centered about her new journey. Q: What is it like working with Hallie as a first-time director? RW: Hallie wrote just an amazing script that attracted all this incredible talent. It’s been fun to see her and Nancy’s dynamic together, how they work so closely and speak the same language. They think the same thing about comedy and character, and it’s nice for me to be around female filmmakers. It’s important that we have female influences in film and I know that Hallie is going to be a great new voice. Q: What drew you to this project? RW: I was excited to work with Nancy and Hallie. I loved the script. So many people can relate to that journey of getting divorced and not knowing what’s next. I thought that if I was going through that journey again, I would want a film like this to give me hope everything was going to be okay and that my kids were going to be okay. Q: Can you summarize the storyline of the film? RW: Home Again is about a woman who’s moved back to her Los Angeles family home and through a circumstance, she meets three young filmmakers who end up living in her house and she ends up having an affair with one of them, which leads her to contemplate what she wants the next steps in her life to be. Q: Why should audiences go see this movie? RW: I think audiences will love this movie that gives reassurance. It’s about love and family and friendship and how those things can take so many different forms and how certain friendships can be really healing.
Q: What is home to you? RW: Home to me is where I’m most comfortable, most accepted, most myself, where I believe that everybody accepts me for who I am—my quirks, my wrinkles, my good side, my bad side. Q: Do you think L.A. is another character in this movie? RW: Yeah, definitely L.A.’s a character in the movie. You see all the beautiful Spanish houses; you see the palm trees, the neighborhoods. It’s a new experience coming from Tennessee and moving out here. I couldn’t believe it when I saw all the fancy cars driving down the street. It’s kind of surreal. Q: What was your first experience with L.A. like? RW: I first came to L.A. when I was fourteen years old to do a screen test for a movie called The Man in the Moon. I remember going to the Pacific Ocean and being overwhelmed by how huge it is. Seeing the ocean and the beaches and driving down the streets with all the palm trees was like a dream. Q: What triggers memories of your childhood home? RW: Long country roads remind me of growing up in Tennessee; we’d drive everywhere, so being in the car and watching the beautiful scenery go by and the leaves and all the trees, particularly the magnolias. We don’t have magnolia trees here in California. I miss them a lot. Q: What do you wish you knew in your twenties that you know now? RW: I guess I would probably say that worrying about things you can’t control is a waste of time. It took me a long time to figure out that worrying doesn’t make you better at your job or make you a better parent or make you a better wife or friend. Worry just gives you a lot of grief. You need to trust yourself. Opens in theatres on September 8, 2017. fall 2017
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all Me By Your Name, the new film by Luca Guadagnino, is a sensual and transcendent tale of first love based on the acclaimed novel by André Aciman. It’s the summer of 1983 in the north of Italy and Elio Perlman (Timothée Chalamet), a precocious 17-year-old American-Italian boy, spends his days in his family’s 17th century villa transcribing and playing classical music, reading, and flirting with his friend Marzia (Esther Garrel). Elio enjoys a close relationship with his father (Michael Stuhlbarg), an eminent professor specializing in Greco-Roman culture, and his mother Annella (Amira Casar), a translator, who favor him with the fruits of high culture in a setting that overflows with natural delights. While Elio’s sophistication and intellectual gifts suggest he is already a fully-fledged adult, there is yet much that remains innocent and unformed about him, particularly about matters of the heart. One day, Oliver (Armie Hammer), a charming American scholar working on his doctorate, arrives as the annual summer intern tasked with helping Elio’s father. Amid the sun-drenched splendor of the setting, Elio and Oliver discover the heady beauty of awakening desire over the course of a summer that will alter their lives forever. Opens in theatres on November 24, 2017.
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communities are brought together. “Regardless of the audience,” said Nick Green, General Manager of South Beach Stadium 18 & IMAX in Miami, FL that hosts a multitude of film festivals throughout the year. “Festivals are a terrific way for communities, cultures and movie lovers to gather and share great cinematic experiences.” Regal theatres host nearly 70 annual festivals across the country. Some of the largest events that call Regal home include Tribeca Film Festival (Battery Park Stadium 11), Palm Springs International Film Festival (Palm Springs Stadium 9), Hola Mexico Film Festival (LA Live Stadium 14: A Barco Innovation Center) and Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (Tara Cinemas 4, Perimeter Pointe Stadium 10, Atlantic Station Stadium 18 IMAX & RPX). Regal isn’t exclusive to large or international film festivals with worldfamous actors, writers and directors. Regal proudly hosts many festivals, the sole purpose of which is to promote up-and-coming filmmakers or to focus on messages of community support. “We are very proud of the role that our theatres play when it comes to film festivals,” said Robbie Arrington, Director of Film Marketing at Regal. “Movie theatres offer an experience that very few options can compare to, and festivals offer that experience for films that otherwise might not get the chance.” With new festivals beginning every year and existing festivals expanding their lineups, it can become quite overwhelming for festival newbies. So what advice would Green give to someone who’s never been to a Festival before? “Read the program and pinpoint features, genres, actors and/or directors that interest you,” he said. To view upcoming festivals near you or for more information, visit: regmovies.com/theaters/film-festivals
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The Man Who Brought Down The White House Based on the incredible true events surrounding Watergate
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ritten and directed by Peter Landesman (Concussion), the film was produced by Scott Free, MadRiver Pictures, Endurance Media, Torridon Films and Riverstone Pictures with Ridley Scott, Giannina Scott, Marc Butan, Anthony Katagas, Landesman, Steve Richards and Jay Roach producing. Executive producers are Yale Badik, Des Carey, Colin Wilson, Peter Guber, Jeffrey Vinik, Nik Bower, Deepak Nayar and Michael Schaefer. Mark Felt – The Man Who Brought Down The White House features an all-star cast including Academy Award® nominated Liam Neeson (Schindler’s List, Taken) in the title role of Mark Felt, as well as Diane Lane (Unfaithful), Marton Csokas (The Equalizer), Josh Lucas (The Lincoln Lawyer), Tony Goldwyn (Scandal), Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Tom Sizemore (Black Hawk Down), Wendi McLendonCovey (Bridesmaids), Ike Barinholtz (Suicide Squad),
Bruce Greenwood (Star Trek), Brian d’Arcy James (Spotlight), Kate Walsh (Private Practice), Noah Wyle (W.), and Maika Monroe (It Follows). Mark Felt was one of the most instrumental figures in American history and yet very little is known of him and the risks he took to reveal the truth. This is an incredible story well told by Peter and his creative team, with a top-notch cast led by an extraordinary performance from Liam. This film could not be more timely and relevant for audiences. The movie centers on “Deep Throat,” the pseudonym given to the notorious whistleblower for Watergate, one of the greatest scandals of all time. The true identity of the secret informant remained a mystery and a source of much public curiosity and speculation for more than 30 years. That is until 2005 when special agent Mark Felt shockingly revealed himself as the tipster. This unbelievable true story chronicles the personal and professional life of the brilliant and uncompromising Felt, who risked and ultimately sacrificed everything–his family, his career, his freedom–in the name of justice. Opens in theatres on September 29, 2017.
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arshall is based on a true incident in the life of Thurgood Marshall (Chadwick Boseman) when he was a young lawyer, long before his appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. As the nation teeters on the brink of WWII, a nearly bankrupt NAACP sends Marshall to conservative Connecticut to defend a black chauffeur (Sterling K. Brown) against his wealthy socialite employer (Kate Hudson) in a sexual assault and attempted murder trial that quickly became tabloid fodder. In need of a high-profile victory but muzzled by a segregationist court, Marshall is partnered with Samuel Friedman (Josh Gad), a young Jewish lawyer who has never tried a criminal case.
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stories. Yet as serious as it was, my father always laughed in private about the absurdity of what our government did. FG: In this film, you’re teamed up again with Tom Cruise. What are the easiest and toughest parts about working with Tom? The easiest part of working with Tom also is the hardest. He’s such a perfectionist and puts 120 percent into everything so that you need to meet him at least half way. He brings up everyone’s game. Like playing a great opponent in a tennis match, you need to play harder and strategize better. People often talk about Tom being fearless and they’re doing so again about his flying in American Made, which we crafted real and honest. We put the audience in the cockpit for all the crazy flying, especially for the breathtaking runs to South America. Yeah, Tom is known for being fearless, but where he’s most daring is in his willingness to try new things, to push himself into new areas where other stars would be afraid to go.
Questions & Answers With Director Doug Liman Film Guide: When people ask you about American Made, how do you explain the story? Doug Liman: I talk about it as a comedy. I talk about it as a fun lie based on a true story. We follow Tom Cruise as Barry Seal. And may I just say that when people see American Made they’ll be reminded Tom Cruise also is a comedic actor; remember his role in Risky Business. They’ll also see that this is a film with a character reminiscent of the American West in the sense that at the time, pilots were sort of cowboys. FG: What attracted you to the Barry Seal story, making you want to direct this film? I’m a pilot myself and it was a chance to visit a part of flying history that no longer exists, a chance to visit an era of American flying. In the 80s, you could get away with things, but GPS and radar and technology have cut off such dubious opportunities. Preparing Bourne, I delved into the idea of the Iran Contra Affair, which helped me and my interest in doing a grounded spy movie like American Made. Details about this film excited me, most of which other filmmakers would ignore. Another aspect was that my father had been part of that Iran Contra world. As a result, when Barry is flying weapons to the Contras, I feel the connection to my father and his
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In Edge of Tomorrow, I suggested to Tom that his character be a coward, opposite of the Tom Cruise brand of course, but he didn’t bat an eyelash; he was committed to try it out. You know how self-conscious most of us can be in real life, that manner of confronting the fear of trying something new? Well, Tom is the opposite. Early in directing Tom, he did a take and, to be honest, I didn’t like what he’d done in the scene; I just didn’t think it worked. And as a sensitive director, you sometimes need to figure out which words to use. I walked up to him and said “Tom….” and before I could continue, Tom finished with “That was terrible. I knew it. Let’s go again.” What more could a director ask of an actor. Here’s another funny story. During the prep phase for Edge of Tomorrow, I blurted out to Tom and the execs and producers “I’ve never made a film like this before,” which caused some unease and made the producer’s eyes bug out a bit. Tom just walked over, put his hand on my shoulder and said “I’m excited to watch you figure it out.” Yes, Tom expects perfection and he gets the opportunity to work with the best, but the real secret is that he’s more appreciative of the demanding work being put into a project than most would realize. FG: Were there difficulties in finding the correct actors to fill the roles of real historical people? With all the flying and the story, we had a giant international backdrop. The main casting besides Tom, though, really was Sarah Wright to help deliver their unusual love story. Also, casting Barry’s CIA handler, a cliché trope, was very important, but that character is a fun antagonist. Of course, we needed a strong Pablo Escobar, which is what people want to focus on, but I took a slightly different approach and focused a bit more on his two partners.
FG: Being a period piece set in the 80s, did you do anything different visually? Yeah; the fashion and the music were reasons enough to set the film in the 80s, even if it is fictional. Then you add in the fact that in that decade, pilots could do this type of outrageous flying that we depict in the movie. FG: Can you give us one moment while filming that made you smile? That’s a great question because I’m known for frowning during production. And we shot some of the movie in South America in very remote airstrips where you had to fly in your own fuel. Tom and I actually camped at one of these airstrips closest to the city of Araraquara [Sao Paulo, Brazil], which was three hours flight time away from the closest road. It was about as remote as could be. I mean, there was nothing there. The rest of the crew flew back, but Tom and I decided to stay. I didn’t even know that this level of remoteness still existed. To get back to your question, I smiled when we were finally able to get a fire going at night because it was deep in the rain forest and all the firewood was wet. Nothing would light; we ended up having to start a fire with aviation fuel. I smiled the next day at dawn, however, as we filmed some of the most astounding flying footage. Normally I kind of question myself during production as we shoot things, but this was movie gold—Tom piloting an airplane by himself in the most rugged and remote area you can imagine. Another time I smiled was when Tom, his bodyguard and I were camping out. I don’t think his bodyguard ever had camped before, so while Tom was out flying and practicing, we started to set up the tent, something that’s always done during daylight because it’s much harder to do in the dark. In the area where we were setting up, there was one soft spot and the rest looked like hard rock. I noticed that Tom’s bodyguard picked a very rocky hard spot to pitch Tom’s tent and I thought “Great! I’m going to take the one good spot (smile!).” FG: Ha ha ha! That’s the director for you, always thinking about his talent. (Laughing) Yeah. It’s not my fault if the bodyguard doesn’t know the first thing about camping!
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Taking a closer look into the making of Detroit with actor Jason Mitchell Film Guide: Many of the films you have been a part of have had similar themes (Straight Out of Compton, Mudbound, Detroit). Is this a conscious choice that you made when selecting roles? Jason Mitchell: I don't have the power to say which movies are going to come out or what someone may write, but the universe seems to choose me for it and I'm more than ready to accept the challenge. I also like that I get to teach people while simultaneously challenging myself as an actor. FG: How important is it to you that films have something to say? JM: Having something to say is what movies are all about to me. People should always feel different at the end of a story. FG: How would you describe working with Kathryn Bigelow? JM: Working with “The Big Kat” was fabulous in every way. She made me feel safe as an actor. She gave me a world to operate in and said “Just do you. You're perfect already.” That was the most flattering challenge I've ever encountered. FG: What was the best advice or direction that she give you? JM: She made it clear to me that I had room to do what I want and not to look for or even worry about the camera. She said “If you do it, I'll see it, don't worry.” FG: How is her style as a filmmaker different from other directors with whom you've worked? JM: Her style is so much different because she listens more than she talks most times. She makes the actors feel free and then directs the cameramen to catch it all. It's pretty dope. FG: Was there a sense of intimidation portraying a real person and a real important event in American history? JM: While challenging, it’s also a huge honor to portray a real person. Breathing life into a real person gives families confirmation, justice and something to smile about. FG: What did you and the cast do to prepare for Detroit? JM: Prep was actually pretty simple—segregation. It was powerful enough to make some real feelings rise. On set the actors who played the cops and our characters were purposely located in different areas. We were made to feel the tensions that were only a fraction of what it must have felt like back then. FG: What was the atmosphere like on set, especially while filming the intense hotel scenes? JM: The vibe on set was intense. It got so bad at times that when the camera cut, we would immediately hug each other and voice how much love we had for each other. FG: What is the best film you have seen this year? And what film are you most looking forward to seeing? JM: The best film this year by far has been my man Jordan Peele's Get Out. I loved it so much! There were so many modern day parallels and Jordan did it in such a smart, discreet way that if you weren't paying attention, you would miss some of the most important messages of the film. He's a true genius. Opens in theatres on August 4, 2017. fall 2017
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NOVITIATE
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panning over a decade from the early 1950s through the mid-60s, Novitiate is about a young
girl's initiation with love, in this case with God. Raised by a vehemently non-religious, single mother in rural Tennessee, a scholarship to Catholic school soon finds Cathleen drawn into the mystery and romanticism of a life devoted to the worship and servitude of God. With the dawn of the Vatican II era, radical changes in the Church are threating the course of nuns’ lives. As her training progresses from postulant to novitiate, Cathleen's faith is repeatedly challenged and confronted by the harsh, often inhumane realities of being God's servant. Cathleen finds herself struggling with issues of faith, sexuality, and disconcerting changes in the Church.
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Interview by Derek Sante with Writer/Director Ron Shelton On the heels of his latest project Villa Capri, Film Guide sat down with Director Ron Shelton to discuss his latest endeavor. Derek Sante: What story did you hope to tell with Villa Capri? How did you come up with the concept? Ron Shelton: I see a lot of people past the age of 60 whose lives are in front of them but instead of looking forward they are looking back instead of having the time of their lives. I thought it was a fun subject for a movie. DS: As both writer and director, do you change much on the page as you begin shooting, or do you stick to the script? RS: In this case I stuck to the script because Morgan (Freeman), Tommy Lee (Jones) and Rene (Russo) don’t like to improvise as much. They really respect the script as written. I am pretty old fashioned about believing in the script but there are certain casts I can have fun with, who like to play. It depends on the project. In any case, I always start with the written word. DS: When you were writing this film, were Tommy Lee Jones and Morgan Freeman always in your mind as the lead characters?
with him. And I worked with Rene in Tin Cup. Morgan was the new name and he and I really had a great time together. DS: From White Men Can't Jump and Hollywood Homicide to Bad Boys II and now Villa Capri, what do you enjoy most about writing and directing buddy characters with opposing personalities? RS: They are easy because I know how men talk together and how they bond, fight, argue and get along. I don’t think I’m ever writing a buddy movie, although it is certainly what they are called. I’m writing about two guys trying to figure out the world and sometimes not doing such a good job of it. DS: You are known for sneaking in great cameos. Can we look forward to some surprises on this one? RS: Yes. But it wouldn’t be a surprise if I told you! DS: Do you have a favorite scene in Villa Capri? RS: There are many scenes I’m fond of but one particular scene where Tommy is helping Morgan as the drunken Santa Claus is a really fun sequence. Opens in theatres on November 22, 2017.
RS: They evolved in the process but I didn’t start with them in mind. By the time I got done and we started batting names around, they both seemed ideal. I had worked with and knew Tommy; I have a great relationship
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Wonderstruck October 20, 2017
Director: Todd Haynes
2017 Cannes Film Festival
Starring: Michelle Williams & Julianne Moore From director Todd Haynes (2011’s I’m Not There) comes Wonderstruck. Based on Brian Selznick’s celebrated novel, it stars Michelle Williams and Julianne Moore and tells a weaving tale of two children, separated by 50 years, investigating a mystery that interlinks them.
The Florida Project October 6, 2017
Director: Sean Baker Starring: Willem Dafoe, Caleb Landry-Jones & Macon Blair While the adults in their lives struggle with very difficult circumstances, sixyear-old Moonee and her friends seek to fill their summer school break with adventure in The Florida Project. Directed by Sean Beaker in his followup to 2015’s Tangerine, this drama stars Willem Dafoe and newcomers Brooklynn Prince and Valeria Cotto.
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t was a banner year for women at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival (and it’s about time). Each one is a year for celebration at la croisette Cannes, but by the end of the festival, it was women who had caused the most excitement. On the red carpet, on screens, behind the cameras, and on the juries, women made known their presence at this year’s event. Heavy-hitting female filmmakers like Sofia Coppola, Lynne Ramsay and Jane Campion all had their latest contributions playing at the festival. Campion, the only woman ever to win the Palme d’Or, brought the second season of the acclaimed limited series Top of the Lake to the festival, while both Ramsay and Coppola had films in competition. Coppola won Best Director for The Beguiled, becoming only the second woman in history ever to do so. Ramsay took home the screenwriting award for You Were Never Really Here, which tied with Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Killing of a Sacred Deer. Ramsay’s offering became the one film to take home two awards this year when Joaquin Phoenix was awarded Best Actor for his role. Campion’s Top of the Lake: China Girl series and Nicole Kidman, who starred in three festival films (The Beguiled, The Killing of a Sacred Deer and How to Talk to Girls at Parties), making her the unofficial Queen of Cannes, were awarded a special 70th Anniversary prize. The main-selection Jury was commanded by Pedro Almadovar, known for his female-driven films (Talk to Her, Volver), and included Jessica Chastain (Tree of Life, Zero Dark Thirty) and Director Maren Ade (Toni Erdmann). Chastain received a lot of attention at the
post-award ceremony press conference when she stated that she was “disturbed” by the depiction of females in many of the festival’s presentations this year. Fellow jurors Almadovar and Will Smith stood by the actress’s progressive statements. Chastain advocated for the inclusion of more female filmmakers saying, “I hope when we include female storytellers they [the protagonists] will be more like the women I know in my day-to-day life. They are proactive, have their own points of view and don’t just react to men around them.”
The Killing of a Sacred Deer November 3, 2017 Writer-Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Nicole Kidman & Colin Farrell This horror/drama from Yorgos Lanthimos (2015's The Lobster) characterizes Colin Farrell as a brilliant surgeon who finds his world turned upside down after a teenager attempts to involve the doctor in his dysfunctional family.
On the red carpet, the subject of women in Hollywood was on everyone’s lips. Gone are the days of reporters asking women only what designers they are wearing. Even male stars were being asked their thoughts on the subject, to which Jake Gyllenhaal replied, “I absolutely believe in the superiority of women. All the people I work with feel the same way, and they must, or else I don’t work with them.” Gyllenhaal was at Cannes supporting his film Okja, directed by Bong-Joon Ho and starring Tilda Swinton. Recently re-invented Indie muse Kristen Stewart took the opportunity at Cannes to make a political fashion statement. Still looking extremely chic and donned in head-to-toe Chanel, the actress commented that “if you’re not asking guys to wear heels and a dress, you cannot ask me either.” While this quip and her outfit seemed to most an act of rebellion, it is just Cannes really, known for its strict red-carpet dress code, catching up with the times.
Happy End December 22, 2017 Writer-Director: Michael Haneke Starring: Isabelle Huppert Starring Isabelle Huppert, Happy End is directed by Miachel Haneke (2012's Amour). Set against the backdrop of the European refugee crisis, this drama follows a wealthy family running a major company located close to a migrant camp.
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RHEA FILMS PRESENTS AN ELARA PICTURE ROBERT PATTINSON BENNY SAFDIE BUDDY DURESS INTRODUCING TALIAH LENNICE WEBSTER WITH BARKHAD ABDI AND JENNIFER JASON LEIGH CASTING BY JENNIFER VENDITTI ORIGINAL SCORE BY ONEOHTRIX POINT NEVER COSTUME DESIGNER MIYAKO BELLIZZI & MORDECHAI RUBINSTEIN PRODUCTION DESIGNER SAM LISENCO EDITED BY RONALD BRONSTEIN & BENNY SAFDIE DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY SEAN PRICE WILLIAMS CO-PRODUCER BRENDAN MCHUGH CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS STEPHANIE MEURER ALEXIS VAROUXAKIS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JEAN-LUC DE FANTI PRODUCED BY PARIS KASIDOKOSTAS LATSIS TERRY DOUGAS SEBASTIAN BEAR-MCCLARD OSCAR BOYSON WRITTEN BY RONALD BRONSTEIN & JOSH SAFDIE DIRECTED BY JOSH & BENNY SAFDIE
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ollowing the mind-bending Heaven Knows What, celebrated filmmakers Josh and Ben Safdie return to the mean streets of New York City with Good Time, a hypnotic crime thriller that explores with bracing immediacy the tragic sway of family and fate. After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Constantine Nikas (Robert Pattinson) embarks on a twisted odyssey through the city’s underworld in an increasingly desperate—and dangerous—attempt to get his brother out of jail. Over the course of one adrenalized night, Constantine finds himself on a mad descent into violence and mayhem as he races against the clock to save his brother and himself, knowing their lives hang in the balance. Anchored by a career-defining performance from Robert Pattinson, Good Time is a psychotic symphony of propulsive intensity crafted by two of the most exciting young directors working today. Josh and Ben Safdie’s transcendent vision is an intoxicating portrait of desperation and destruction that will not be soon forgotten. In theaters August 2017.
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ALL I SEE IS YOU
Director: Marc Forster Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Blake Lively and Jason Clarke A man begins to feel insecure about himself when an operation unexpectedly allows his blind wife to see out of her right eye. The couple discover previously unseen and disturbing details about themselves, their marriage and their lives. In theatres August 4, 2017.
BATTLE OF THE SEXES
Directors: Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris Starring: Emma Stone, Steve Carell and Elisabeth Shue The 1973 electrifying tennis match between world-number-one Billie Jean King and ex-champ serial-hustler Bobby Riggs sparked a global conversation on gender equality. Off-court, with a supportive husband urging her to fight the Establishment for equal pay, the fiercely private King was struggling to come to terms with her sexuality, while Riggs gambled his legacy and reputation in a bid to relive the glories of his past. Together, they served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis courts. In theatres September 22, 2017.
BEACH RATS
Director: Eliza Hittman Starring: Harris Dickinson, Madeline Weinstein and Kate Hodge An aimless teenager on the outer edges of Brooklyn, NY struggles to escape his bleak home life and navigate questions of self-identity as he balances his time between delinquent friends, a potential new girlfriend and older men he meets online. In theatres August 25, 2017.
BREATHE
Director: Andy Serkis Starring: Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy and Tom Hollander The inspiring, true love story between Robin Cavendish and his wife Diana, an adventurous couple who refuse to give up when Robin is struck down by polio at the age of 28, confined to a hospital bed and given only a few months to live. With the help of Diana’s twin brothers and the groundbreaking ideas of inventor Teddy Hall, Robin and Diana dare to escape the hospital ward to seek out a full and passionate life together–raising their young son, traveling, and devoting their lives to helping other polio patients. In theatres October 13, 2017. fall 2017
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FIL M PREVIEWS BRIGSBY BEAR
Director: Dave McCary Starring: Mark Hamill, Claire Danes, Kyle Mooney and Greg Kinnear Brigsby Bear Adventures is the favorite TV show of young James. When the program abruptly ends, James effects major adaptations to his lifestyle, changing things forever. This new-world reality that he knows nothing about leaves James determined to finish the story himself. In theatres August 25, 2017.
CALL ME BY YOUR NAME
Director: Luca Guadagnino Starring: Elena Bucci, Vanda Capriolo and Amira Casar In the summer of 1983 in Northern Italy, an American-Italian is captivated by an American student who comes to study and live with his family. Together they share an unforgettable summer full of fun, music, food and romance that will forever change them. In theatres October 24, 2017.
CHAVELA
Directors: Catherine Gund, Daresha Kyi Through its lyrical structure, this documentary will take viewers on an evocative, thought-provoking journey through the iconoclastic life of barrier-breaker, Mexican ranchera singer Chavela Vargas. Centered around never-before-seen interview footage of Chavela shot 20 years before her death in 2012 and guided by the stories in the songs and the myths and tales others have told about her—as well as those she spread about herself—the film weaves an arresting portrait of a woman who dared to dress, speak, sing and dream her unique life into being. In theatres October 4, 2017.
CROWN HEIGHTS
Director: Matt Ruskin Starring: Keith Stanfield, Nnamdi Asomugha and Bill Camp Based on a 2005 episode of This American Life, the film follows best friends Colin Warner and Carl King. In 1980, Brooklyn, N.Y. police wrongfully charge teenage immigrant Warner with murder. Warner is convicted and spends years in prison while King, despite having no investigative or judicial experience, dedicates himself to proving his young friend’s innocence and gaining his freedom. In theatres August 25, 2017.
DARKEST HOUR
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Gary Oldman, Lily James and Ben Mendelsohn Within days of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials: exploring a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi Germany or standing firm to fight for the ideals, liberty and freedom of a nation. As the unstoppable Nazi forces roll across Western Europe and the threat of invasion is imminent, plus an unprepared public, a skeptical King and his own party plotting against him, Churchill must withstand his darkest hour, rally a nation and attempt to change the course of world history. In theatres November 22, 2017.
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FIL M PREVIEWS DETROIT
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Starring: John Boyega, Will Poulter and Jacob Lattimore Dubbed “The Algiers Motel Incident,” a Detroit police raid in 1967 results in one of the largest citizen uprisings in United States history during the racially-charged 12th Street Riot. The story involves the deaths of three black men and the brutal beatings of nine others. In theatres August 4, 2017.
DOWNSIZING
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Matt Damon, Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern and Neil Patrick Harris This comedy/drama follows a kindly occupational therapist who undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to four inches tall so that he and his wife can help save the planet and afford a comfortable lifestyle at the same time. The wife backs down at the last minute, leaving the husband on his own for the adventures and obstacles ahead. In theatres December 22, 2017.
FOREVER MY GIRL
Director: Bethany Ashton Wolf Starring: Alex Roe, Jessica Rothe and John Benjamin Hickey After being gone for nearly a decade, a country-music superstar returns home to face the consequences of the love he left behind at the altar. His regret for choosing fame and fortune over his bride has been revealed and the star must exert every effort to make amends to satisfy his guilt and emptiness. In theatres October 27, 2017.
GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
Director: Simon Curtis Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie and Kelly Macdonald This film presents a rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children’s author A. A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie the Pooh. Along with his mother Daphne and his nanny Olive, Christopher Robin and his family are swept up in the international success of Milne’s books, the enchanting tales bringing hope and comfort to England after the First World War. But with the eyes of the world on Christopher Robin, what will be the cost to the family? In theatres November 10, 2017.
GOOD TIME
Directors: Ben Safdie, Joshua Safdie Starring: Robert Pattinson, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Barkhad Abdi After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Constantine “Connie” Nikas embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City’s underworld in an increasingly desperate—and dangerous—attempt to get his brother Nick out of jail. Over the course of one adrenalized night, Connie finds himself on a mad descent into violence and mayhem as he races against the clock to save his brother and himself, knowing their lives hang in the balance. In theatres August 11, 2017. fall 2017
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FIL M PREVIEWS GOOK
Director: Justin Chon Starring: Simone Baker, Justin Chon, Curtiss Cook Jr. and David So Eli and Daniel, two Korean-American brothers, own a struggling women’s shoe store and have an unlikely friendship with Kamilla, a street-wise, 11-year-old AfricanAmerican girl. It’s just another typical day until the Rodney King verdict is read and riots break out. With the chaos moving towards them, the trio is forced to defend the shop while contemplating the future of their own personal dreams and the true meaning of family. In theatres August 18, 2017.
INGRID GOES WEST
Director: Matt Spicer Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Elizabeth Olsen, O’Shea Jackson Jr. Ingrid Thorburn is an unhinged social-media stalker with a history of confusing “likes” for meaningful relationships. Taylor Sloane is an Instagram-famous “influencer” whose perfectly curated, boho-chic lifestyle becomes Ingrid’s latest obsession. When Ingrid moves to Los Angeles and manages to insinuate herself into the star’s life, their relationship quickly goes from #BFF to #WTF. In theatres August 4, 2017.
LOGAN LUCKY
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Channing Tatum, Adam Driver and Daniel Craig Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde Logan set out to execute an elaborate heist during the legendary NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. In theatres August 18, 2017.
MARSHALL
Director: Reginald Hudlin Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Kate Hudson and Josh Gad Thurgood Marshall (Chadwick Boseman) was a young rabble-rousing attorney for the NAACP. His greatest challenge in those early days was fought alongside attorney Sam Friedman (Josh Gad), a young lawyer with no experience in criminal law. Both men agree to represent a chauffeur accused of sexual assault and attempted murder. In theatres October 13, 2017.
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FIL M PREVIEWS MOTHER!
Director: Darren Aronofsky Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer This thriller centers on a couple’s relationship and what happens after their tranquil existence is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home. In theatres October 13, 2017.
PATTI CAKE$
Director: Geremy Jasper Starring: Danielle Macdonald, Bridget Everett and Mamoudou Athie This suburban comedy is centered on aspiring rapper Patricia Dombrowski, a.k.a. Killa P and a.k.a. Patti Cake$, who is fighting an unlikely quest for glory in her downtrodden New Jersey hometown where her life is falling apart. While trying to reach the big-time, Patti also shoulders her mother’s heartaches and misfortunes, being supported by only her grandmother and two friends. In theatres August 18, 2017.
SCHOOL LIFE
Directors: Neasa Ní Chianáin and David Rane This documentary follows a year in the lives of John and Amanda, two inspirational teachers at Headfort, “a unique, independent day and boarding school for children aged between 3 and 13” located about an hour’s drive from Dublin, Ireland and housed in an 18th century estate. School life embraces tradition and modernity and through nearly half a century these two have shaped thousands of minds. Now, however, the unthinkable looms: What would retirement mean? What will keep them young if they leave Headfort? In theatres September 8, 2017.
STEP
Director: Amanda Lipitz This documentary chronicles the senior year of a girls’ high-school step-dancing team against the background of inner-city Baltimore, MD. United through their collaboration, the young women challenge themselves on and off the stage. Empowered by their teachers, teammates, counselors, coaches and families, they chase their ultimate dream to win a step championship and be accepted into and graduate from college, many of whom would be the first in their families to do so. In theatres August 4, 2017.
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FIL M PREVIEWS STRONGER
Director: David Gordon Green Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, Clancy Brown and Miranda Richardson A survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing attempts to help police track down the killers. Throughout the pursuit of the assassins, the victim is suffering from the recovery process of his personal devastating trauma as well as the emotional recovery of adjusting to his new circumstances. Jeff Bauman’s story created one of the biggest manhunts in the country. In theatres September 22, 2017.
THE GLASS CASTLE
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Brie Larson, Naomi Watts and Woody Harrelson A young girl comes of age in a dysfunctional family of nonconformist nomads; the mother is an eccentric artist and the father is a drunk. The alcoholic patriarch distracts the girl and her siblings from their poverty by molding their imaginations. His stories help the children mature and keep their minds fresh so they won’t dwell on their lack of money and the family’s dire circumstances. In theatres August 11, 2017.
THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman and Barry Keoghan
Stephen, a prominent and charismatic surgeon, is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice as his life starts to fall apart and the behavior of a teenage boy he has adopted turns increasingly sinister. In theatres November 3, 2017.
THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS Director: Bharat Nalluri Starring: Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer and Jonathan Pryce
In October 1843, Charles Dickens is suffering from the failure of his last three books. Rejected by his publishers, he sets out to write and self-publish A Christmas Carol, the book he hopes will keep his family afloat and revive his career. In theatres November 3, 2017.
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FIL M PREVIEWS THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Callum Turner, Kate Beckinsale, Pierce Brosnan and Jeff Bridges What do you do if you discover your overbearing father is having an affair? In this twisted coming-of-age tale, a teenager discovers such a ghastly secret. Angry and frustrated, the recent college graduate tracks down and confronts the woman, attempting to end his father’s affair but ending up becoming involved with the older woman himself. In theatres August 11, 2017.
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI
Director: Martin McDonagh Starring: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell After months passing without apprehending the culprit in her daughter’s murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move. She paints three signs leading into Ebbing with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby, the town’s revered chief of police. With the involvement of second-in-command Officer Dixon, an immature mother’s boy with a penchant for violence, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing law enforcement is exacerbated. In theatres August 4, 2017.
TULIP FEVER
Director: Justin Chadwick Starring: Alicia Vikander, Cara Delevingne, Dane DeHaan, Zach Galifianakis and Judi Dench During the Tulip mania of 17th Century Amsterdam, things take a dramatic turn when an artist, commissioned by her husband to paint her portrait, falls for a young married woman. The lovers gamble on the booming but risky market for tulip bulbs in hopes to raise enough money to run away together. In theatres August 25, 2017.
VICTORIA AND ABDUL
Director: Stephen Frears Starring: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal and Eddie Izzard This is the extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim, a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the monarch herself. The two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance that the queen’s household and inner circle attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, Victoria begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity. In theatres September 22, 2017.
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FIL M PREVIEWS WHOSE STREETS?
Directors: Sabaah Folayan and Damon Davis When unarmed teenager Michael Brown is killed by police and left lying in the street for hours, it marks a breaking point for the residents of St. Louis, Missouri. Empowered parents, artists and teachers from around the country come together as freedom fighters. As the National Guard descends on Ferguson with military-grade weaponry, these young community members become the torchbearers of a new resistance. In theatres August 11, 2017.
WIND RIVER
Director: Taylor Sheridan Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Jeremy Renner and Jon Bernthal Agent Cory Lambert of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discovers a body in the rugged wilderness of the Wind River Indian Reservation. The FBI sends in rookie agent Jane Banner who is unprepared for the difficulties created by the oppressive weather and isolation of the Wyoming winter. When Jane employs Cory as a tracker, the two venture deep into a world ravaged by violence and the elements. In theatres August 4, 2017.
WONDERSTRUCK
Director: Todd Haynes Starring: Oakes Fegley, Julianne Moore, Michelle Williams and Millicent Simmonds The story of a young boy in the Midwest in 1977 is told simultaneously with a tale about a young girl in New York from fifty years earlier in 1927 as they both wish their lives were different. In hope of satisfying the missing parts of their existence, the two seek the same mysterious connection. In theatres October 20, 2017.
WOODSHOCK
Directors: Kate Mulleavy, Laura Mulleavy Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Pilou Asbaek and Joe Cole This film is a hypnotic exploration of isolation, paranoia and grief that exists in a dream world all its own. Theresa, a haunted young woman spiraling in the wake of profound loss, is torn between her fractured emotional state and the reality-altering effects of a potent cannabinoid drug. In theatres September 15, 2017.
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