As you read this, 94-year-old filmmaker Clint Eastwood’s “Juror #2” is playing on 458 screens in France, where it opened at number one at the box office, according to reported figures. The movie is playing on just 50 screens in his home country, which also happens to be the home of its releasing company, Warner … Read more
Bruceploitation actor Bruce Le remembers it being far harder to imitate the real Bruce Lee than it might have seemed. The idea of cashing in on a recently deceased celebrity is a shameful one, but when Bruce Lee died in 1973 at the age of just 32, Asian markets — predominately Hong Kong — cornered … Read more
FACETS Executive Director, Karen Carderelli said she is inspired by Jacqueline Stewart’s work in celebrating film, teaching its important history, and shining a light on the work of people of color. “The FACETS Board of Directors are honored to acknowledge her with its Brilliance Award.” FACETS has been a centerpiece of the Chicago and national film scene for 48 years. … Read more
Michelle Rodriguez delivers plenty of stone-faced one-liners as the aptly named barbarian Holga Kilgore, and Regé-Jean Page is an undeniable scene stealer as the gallant, devastatingly heroic paladin Xenk, a character who perfectly encapsulates the kind of one-off character players might encounter when they need a hand dealing with a particularly difficult encounter. Though part … Read more
Here is the full list of winners: Best Picture: “Oppenheimer” Best Actor: Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers” Best Actress: Emma Stone, “Poor Things” Best Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer” Best Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers” Best Young Actor or Actress: Dominic Sessa, “The Holdovers” Best Acting Ensemble: “Oppenheimer” Best Director: Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer” … Read more
On a day like this one, I ask myself what is one of the most loving acts we can do for each other, and the answer (perhaps because I am from a big family) is to feed another. I hope you will also consider making a donation here or by sending a check payable to Greater Chicago Food Depository to … Read more
The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today the nominations for the 33rd Annual Gotham Awards! This list includes 20 feature films, 11 series, and 30 performances in 10 award categories. Each nomination represents what the group deems a high point in 2023 across aspects of the entertainment spectrum. The nominations were announced live from … Read more
More than six decades into a stellar career, actor Donald Sutherland will be honored with a Canadian stamp. Fans of legendary actor Donald Sutherland will soon have the opportunity to lick his backside, as the 88-year-old will be honored with a stamp from Canada Post. Speaking with The Canadian Press (via CTV News), Donald Sutherland … Read more
ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke with Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley about the action fantasy comedy movie (watch and read more interviews). The directing duo discussed the freedom of their source material and Justice Smith’s comedic timing. The film is now available to purchase digitally and will … Read more
The New Zealand born actor began as a film and television performer in Australia at the age of 6, honing his craft until transitioning to movies in his 20s with films such as “The Crossing” and “Romper Stomper.” In 1995, he made his American film debut in Sam Raimi’s “The Quick and the Dead.” While … Read more