UPDATE: Daniel Day-Lewis will be returning to the world of acting after all. The legendary actor will star in the upcoming film Anemone, which will also be the directorial debut of his son, Ronan Day-Lewis. The film was co-written by both Day-Lewis and his son, and is set to explore intricate relationships between fathers, sons … Read more
Chaz Ebert, president of Ebert Digital LLC and CEO of RogerEbert.com, is stepping into the director’s chair for the first time. At this year’s Chicago International Film Festival, she will premiere her short film “Wellness Warrior,” which explores the incredible life of Deborah Szekely, who has been called the “Godmother of Wellness” for her advocacy … Read more
Back when Jamie Foxx attempted to make his directorial debut, his movie was shelved due to culturally sensitive controversy. Back in 2022, it was reported that Jamie Foxx’s directorial debut, All-Star Weekend, was shelved and the reason has pointed to the controversial casting of Robert Downey Jr. in a role that has only been described … Read more
Woman of the Hour, a true crime tale directed by Anna Kendrick, is finally gearing up to make its premiere on Netflix. Last year’s edition of TIFF had an unusually large number of movie premieres that were directed by famous actors. A cynical way of explaining this is that, as the guild strikes were happening, … Read more
Movie Rule #28: Never directly reference a movie that is superior to the one we are watching. Dev Patel’s disappointing directorial debut Monkey Man breaks this rule in a very distracting way. In an early scene, the film’s unnamed hero, known only as “Kid” (played by Patel himself), talks his way into the showroom of a black … Read more
Varun Grover’s directorial debut, All India Rank, guides viewers through the complex adulthood journey of Vivek Singh. He is the 17-year-old protagonist whose personal dreams clash with his family’s aspirations in the socio-economic landscape of 1990s India. However, since the film climaxed on an uncompleted note, fans are left wondering what happened in the end. … Read more
Vertical picks up the U.S. rights to Chris Pine’s feature directorial debut, Poolman, for a 2024 theatrical release. Grab your floaties and stay out of the deep end because Vertical has acquired the U.S. rights to AGC Studios‘ Poolman, the absurdist comedy, and Chris Pine’s directorial debut! The comedic caper premiered at the Toronto International Film … Read more
Tony Scott enjoyed quite the career, starting with 1983’s The Hunger and culminating in the 2010 action flick Unstoppable, starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine. In between, the man directed Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, Days of Thunder, The Last Boy Scout, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Spy Game, Man on Fire (one … Read more