ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke with The Silent Hour director Brad Anderson about his latest action movie. Anderson discussed working with stars Joel Kinnaman and Sandra Mae Frank, plus how being prepared is key for shorter shoots. It will be released in theaters and on digital on October 11, 2024. “Boston Detective Frank Shaw (Joel Kinnaman) … Read more
Barry Sonnenfeld says Will Smith’s farts on the set of Men in Black actually forced them to evacuate the set for three hours. Everybody farts. That’s just a fact. Some do it more than others, but I don’t know how many people can cause an actual evacuation with one. While speaking on the Let’s Talk … Read more
Sometimes, when I watch a short film, particularly a documentary, I come away feeling that it could have gone on another thirty minutes or so, and I still would’ve been hooked. Lydia Cornett’s film “Fleshwork” is roughly six and a half minutes, and when it ended, I initially felt it was too short. For some … Read more
Frank Darabont, the director of The Shawshank Redemption (1994), came out of his over a decade-long retirement to helm multiple episodes of Stranger Things Season 5. Recently, he detailed why the globally popular Netflix series prompted him to return to the director’s chair. Frank Darabont explains why he came out of retirement for Stranger Things … Read more
We recently sat down with Transformers One director Josh Cooley, who explained why Chris Hemsworth was the right person to take over for Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime. Transformers One is now playing in theaters, and many critics (including this one) say it’s the best Transformers movie ever made (disagree with that? Take our poll!) … Read more
For decades, producer Ismail Merchant and director James Ivory cornered the market on period dramas and literary adaptations. Their movies transported viewers to bygone eras and locations filled with exquisite details, erudite dialogue, and top-notch talent both behind and in front of the camera. Theirs was a storied partnership (and a behind-the-scenes love story) that … Read more
Last week, in the center of the Toronto International Film Festival, an awards show unfolded that was among the most prestigious and star-studded of the year. Oscar winners took the stage with some of the most acclaimed filmmakers of all time. All of the presenters and award winners arrived in Toronto with new works to … Read more
ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke to Here After director Robert Salerno about the supernatural thriller. Starring Connie Britton, Paramount Pictures will release the film in select theaters and on digital starting September 13. “Connie Britton (Nashville, The White Lotus) stars in this gripping supernatural thriller. Claire Hiller is overjoyed when her daughter Robin is miraculously … Read more
Interviews with Speak No Evil director James Watkins and cast members James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, and Scoot McNairy I’ve long appreciated the work of filmmaker James Watkins, and his latest is no exception. Speak No Evil – a remake of the excellent Denmark thriller by the same name (read our review of the Danish film HERE) … Read more
Jimi Hendrix will be the subject of a documentary from the director of Be Water and The Greatest Night in Pop. If “We Are the World” marked The Greatest Night in Pop, then the Monterey International Pop Festival can easily be considered one of the most remarkable weekends in rock history. Yes, Otis Redding gave … Read more