We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2024 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 13 to June 24, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 17. Afterwards, final voting commences on August 15 and ends the night of August 26. The 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, September 15, and air live on ABC at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
The State of the Race
When it comes to the Outstanding TV Movie category, the last few years have actually been very interesting. The advent of streaming had really blurred the lines of what a TV movie even is, and there were a couple years there where a standout episode of a series like “Black Mirror” or “Sherlock” had even won. But now...
The State of the Race
When it comes to the Outstanding TV Movie category, the last few years have actually been very interesting. The advent of streaming had really blurred the lines of what a TV movie even is, and there were a couple years there where a standout episode of a series like “Black Mirror” or “Sherlock” had even won. But now...
- 5/23/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Getting ready to make your 2024 Emmy predictions for Best TV Movie/Limited Series Actor? Be sure to scroll through our photo gallery showcasing the men who are most likely to land in the lineup. Out in front is “Fargo” star and former drama lead winner Jon Hamm, who could also pick up dual supporting bids this year for the comedy and drama series “Good Omens” and “The Morning Show.”
Hamm would be the first actor to win this award for “Fargo,” following the unsuccessful bids of inaugural season cast members Martin Freeman and Billy Bob Thornton and third season lead Ewan McGregor. As the star of “A Gentleman in Moscow,” McGregor happens to be seeking a second win in this category after being honored for “Halston” in 2021.
Others vying for bookend trophies here are Michael Douglas (“Franklin”; formerly of “Behind the Candelabra”) and Benedict Cumberbatch (“Eric”; “Sherlock”). Also in the mix is Tony Shalhoub,...
Hamm would be the first actor to win this award for “Fargo,” following the unsuccessful bids of inaugural season cast members Martin Freeman and Billy Bob Thornton and third season lead Ewan McGregor. As the star of “A Gentleman in Moscow,” McGregor happens to be seeking a second win in this category after being honored for “Halston” in 2021.
Others vying for bookend trophies here are Michael Douglas (“Franklin”; formerly of “Behind the Candelabra”) and Benedict Cumberbatch (“Eric”; “Sherlock”). Also in the mix is Tony Shalhoub,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
It is impossible for us to stop talking about Al Pacino, the method actor, who has delivered a number of masterpieces, including Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather. The Oscar-winning actor, 83, has had an illustrious career spanning five decades and counting, earning him millions of dollars and making him one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars.
Well, any actor would eventually encounter some level of controversy in the course of their career, and Pacino is by no means an exception. Even though the acclaimed actor has starred in some challenging roles in the past, nothing compares to the 1980 flick Cruising, since the entire movie was controversial.
Al Pacino in The Godfather II [Credit: Paramount Pictures]Famous for his work on The Exorcist, William Friedkin directed Cruising, which was loosely based on Gerald Walker’s novel of the same name. Despite working on the film, Pacino left such a negative impression on...
Well, any actor would eventually encounter some level of controversy in the course of their career, and Pacino is by no means an exception. Even though the acclaimed actor has starred in some challenging roles in the past, nothing compares to the 1980 flick Cruising, since the entire movie was controversial.
Al Pacino in The Godfather II [Credit: Paramount Pictures]Famous for his work on The Exorcist, William Friedkin directed Cruising, which was loosely based on Gerald Walker’s novel of the same name. Despite working on the film, Pacino left such a negative impression on...
- 4/24/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Contenders Film: Los Angeles photo studio hosted talent at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles as cast members of Television stopped by including Josh Lucas and Kristen Wiig from Palm Royale; Jimmy Fallon; Chris Perfetti, Quinta Brunson, William Stanford Davis and Tyler James Williams from Abbott Elementary; David Oyelowo from Lawmen: Bass Reeves; Daniel Ings, Kaya Scodelario and Theo James from The Gentlemen.
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Other guests included Jeff Probst of Survivor; Keifer Sutherland for The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial; Kelsey Grammer from Frasier; Jodie Foster and Kali Reis from True Detective: Night Country; Quinn Shephard, Lily Gladstone and Samir Mehta from Under The Bridge; Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino and Tom Hiddleston for Loki; Joel Kim Booster, Maya Rudolph and Matt Hubbard for Loot; Joey King and Logan Lerman from We Were the Lucky Ones and many more.
Scroll through the gallery...
Related: Deadline Contenders Television 2024 Arrivals & Panels Gallery
Other guests included Jeff Probst of Survivor; Keifer Sutherland for The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial; Kelsey Grammer from Frasier; Jodie Foster and Kali Reis from True Detective: Night Country; Quinn Shephard, Lily Gladstone and Samir Mehta from Under The Bridge; Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino and Tom Hiddleston for Loki; Joel Kim Booster, Maya Rudolph and Matt Hubbard for Loot; Joey King and Logan Lerman from We Were the Lucky Ones and many more.
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- 4/14/2024
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
The passing of William Friedkin last August put a cloud over what ended up being his final film, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. At the same time, it predsented an opportunity to celebrate the legendary director, whether it’s from his fans or those he has worked with. Now, the star of the film, Keifer Sutherland, remembers just how special it was for him to collaborate with Friedkin.
Speaking at a recent panel, Keifer Sutherland spoke highly of the late William Friedkin, saying that seeing 1971’s The French Connection on the big screen as a teen had a tremendous influence on his appreciation for cinema and the craft of acting. “William Freakin was responsible for me…I was working as a theater actor – I was only 15, 16 years old in Toronto, Canada. My mother was a great theater actor. It’s the community I grew up in and I was very dedicated to.
Speaking at a recent panel, Keifer Sutherland spoke highly of the late William Friedkin, saying that seeing 1971’s The French Connection on the big screen as a teen had a tremendous influence on his appreciation for cinema and the craft of acting. “William Freakin was responsible for me…I was working as a theater actor – I was only 15, 16 years old in Toronto, Canada. My mother was a great theater actor. It’s the community I grew up in and I was very dedicated to.
- 4/14/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Deadlines Contenders Television continues on day 2 of its annual weekend event on Sunday, April 14, with talent arrivals at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. Talent taking to the stage today included Jimmy Fallon from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon; Brie Larson for Lessons in Chemistry; Common, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins for Silo, and Kristen Wiig and Josh Lucas for Palm Royale.
More to come later with Theo James and Kaya Scodelario from The Gentlemen; Nathan Fielder for The Curse; Quinta Bruson, Tyler James Williams & Chris Perfetti from Abbot Elementary; including the shows Lawman: Bass Reeves; Colin From Accounts and 3 Body Problems.
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Deadlines Contenders Television kicked of its annual weekend event on Saturday, April 13, with talent arrivals at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. Day 1 of the in-person...
More to come later with Theo James and Kaya Scodelario from The Gentlemen; Nathan Fielder for The Curse; Quinta Bruson, Tyler James Williams & Chris Perfetti from Abbot Elementary; including the shows Lawman: Bass Reeves; Colin From Accounts and 3 Body Problems.
Related: Deadline Studio At Contenders Television 2024 – Jimmy Fallon, Quinta Brunson, Lewis Pullman, David Oyelowo, Kristen Wiig, Theo Jam
Deadlines Contenders Television kicked of its annual weekend event on Saturday, April 13, with talent arrivals at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. Day 1 of the in-person...
- 4/14/2024
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
Deadline’s Contenders Television: Los Angeles, a veritable smörgåsbord of awards-worthy TV for your Emmy voting perusal, kicks off the second day of its two-day run Sunday morning at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles. The livestream begins at 9:35 a.m. Pt.
Click to sign up for and launch Sunday’s livestream.
Deadline’s annual TV awards-season kickoff continues today with its showcase that by end will encompass panels featuring 20 networks and streamers spotlighting 35 shows, ranging from drama and action to documentaries, comedies, unscripted and late-night.
It follows Saturday’s event packed to the rafters with industry and guild voters hearing from the likes of Jodie Foster, Lily Gladstone, Kurt Russell, Tom Hiddleston, Jeff Probst, Kelsey Grammer, Tony Shalhoub and more discussing their buzzy shows.
Click to read Deadline’s Contenders magazine
Overall for the weekend, Apple TV+ is bringing a whopping seven shows: Masters of the Air, Lessons in Chemistry,...
Click to sign up for and launch Sunday’s livestream.
Deadline’s annual TV awards-season kickoff continues today with its showcase that by end will encompass panels featuring 20 networks and streamers spotlighting 35 shows, ranging from drama and action to documentaries, comedies, unscripted and late-night.
It follows Saturday’s event packed to the rafters with industry and guild voters hearing from the likes of Jodie Foster, Lily Gladstone, Kurt Russell, Tom Hiddleston, Jeff Probst, Kelsey Grammer, Tony Shalhoub and more discussing their buzzy shows.
Click to read Deadline’s Contenders magazine
Overall for the weekend, Apple TV+ is bringing a whopping seven shows: Masters of the Air, Lessons in Chemistry,...
- 4/14/2024
- by David Morgan
- Deadline Film + TV
When the late, legendary filmmaker William Friedkin called Kiefer Sutherland to gauge his interest in playing the lead in the Showtime and Paramount+ film The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, the actor hung up almost immediately. But not because he wasn’t interested in working with the director he’d long revered, Sutherland explained. “I thought it was one of my friends making a joke.”
During Sutherland’s appearance at Deadline’s Contenders Television panel alongside producers Annabelle Dunne and Matt Parker, Sutherland revealed that Friedkin had exerted a powerful influence on his professional path from an early age.
“William Freakin was responsible for me,” Sutherland said of his desire to work in film. “I was working as a theater actor – I was only 15, 16 years old in Toronto, Canada. My mother was a great theater actor. It’s the community I grew up in and I was very dedicated to. That was...
During Sutherland’s appearance at Deadline’s Contenders Television panel alongside producers Annabelle Dunne and Matt Parker, Sutherland revealed that Friedkin had exerted a powerful influence on his professional path from an early age.
“William Freakin was responsible for me,” Sutherland said of his desire to work in film. “I was working as a theater actor – I was only 15, 16 years old in Toronto, Canada. My mother was a great theater actor. It’s the community I grew up in and I was very dedicated to. That was...
- 4/13/2024
- by Scott Huver
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated, April 10: Additional top talent has been confirmed for Deadline’s Contenders Television, which will take place this weekend, April 13-14, at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. Full details for the event, which can also be livestreamed, and an RSVP link can be found here here.
The new names added to the lineup include Jodie Foster, Kurt Russell, Quinta Brunson, Owen Wilson, Tyler James Williams, William Stanford Davis, Chris Perfetti, Aaron Moten and Ella Purnell.
They join previously announced roster that includes Tom Hiddleston, Nicole Kidman, Brie Larson, Kristen Wiig, Rebecca Ferguson, Lily Gladstone, Maya Rudolph, David Oyelowo, Common, Jimmy Fallon, Giancarlo Esposito, Joey King, Andrea Riseborough, Sebastian Maniscalco, Bill Pullman, Kiefer Sutherland, Logan Lerman, Kelsey Grammer, Matt Bomer, Tim Robbins, Josh Lucas, Jonathan Bailey, Tony Shalhoub, Maya Erskine, Nathan Fielder, Skeet Ulrich, Jeff Probst, Omar J. Dorsey, Harriet Dyer, Patrick Brammall, Sophia Di Martino, Sarayu Blue,...
The new names added to the lineup include Jodie Foster, Kurt Russell, Quinta Brunson, Owen Wilson, Tyler James Williams, William Stanford Davis, Chris Perfetti, Aaron Moten and Ella Purnell.
They join previously announced roster that includes Tom Hiddleston, Nicole Kidman, Brie Larson, Kristen Wiig, Rebecca Ferguson, Lily Gladstone, Maya Rudolph, David Oyelowo, Common, Jimmy Fallon, Giancarlo Esposito, Joey King, Andrea Riseborough, Sebastian Maniscalco, Bill Pullman, Kiefer Sutherland, Logan Lerman, Kelsey Grammer, Matt Bomer, Tim Robbins, Josh Lucas, Jonathan Bailey, Tony Shalhoub, Maya Erskine, Nathan Fielder, Skeet Ulrich, Jeff Probst, Omar J. Dorsey, Harriet Dyer, Patrick Brammall, Sophia Di Martino, Sarayu Blue,...
- 4/10/2024
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Chloë Grace Moretz (The Peripheral), Lewis Pullman (Top Gun: Maverick), and Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) have signed on to star in Dutch & Razzlekhan, a heist film based on a true story that will go into production this summer under the direction of BAFTA nominee Jon S. Baird (Tetris).
Logan Miller and Noah Miller penned the script, with Andrew Lazar’s Mad Chance aboard to produce. CAA Media Finance will arrange financing for the film and represent its worldwide distribution rights.
Based on the 2022 Business Insider article “The $4.5 Billion Question” by Rob Price and Becky Peterson, Dutch & Razzlekhan is the explosive and unbelievably true story of the most expensive heist in history, with Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan (Moretz) and Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein (Pullman) — lovers, hipsters, and aspiring rapper-entrepreneurs — at its center. After stealing over $4 billion worth of cryptocurrency, the millennial...
Logan Miller and Noah Miller penned the script, with Andrew Lazar’s Mad Chance aboard to produce. CAA Media Finance will arrange financing for the film and represent its worldwide distribution rights.
Based on the 2022 Business Insider article “The $4.5 Billion Question” by Rob Price and Becky Peterson, Dutch & Razzlekhan is the explosive and unbelievably true story of the most expensive heist in history, with Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan (Moretz) and Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein (Pullman) — lovers, hipsters, and aspiring rapper-entrepreneurs — at its center. After stealing over $4 billion worth of cryptocurrency, the millennial...
- 3/7/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Late auteur Peter Bogdanovich is still just a handshake away per his posthumous podcast, “One Handshake Away.”
Prior to Bogdanovich’s January 2022 death, the filmmaker recorded a series of interviews with fellow directors such as Guillermo del Toro, Quentin Tarantino, Ken Burns, and Rian Johnson to discuss their biggest cinematic influences.
Per Deadline, Bogdanovich named the podcast “One Handshake Away” to honor the relationship between contemporary directors and pioneering filmmakers, with each filmmaker being “one handshake away” from one another in film history.
After Bogdanovich’s passing, del Toro took over the podcast and recorded the final three episodes, interviewing Greta Gerwig, Julie Delpy, and Allison Anders, which included discussing the works of Howard Hawks, Fritz Lang, and Raoul Walsh.
Filmmakers Alfred Hitchcock, Don Siegel, Orson Welles, and John Ford were reexamined in episodes Bogdanovich recorded; the podcast additionally features exclusive archival interviews with Hitchcock, Welles, and Ford that have...
Prior to Bogdanovich’s January 2022 death, the filmmaker recorded a series of interviews with fellow directors such as Guillermo del Toro, Quentin Tarantino, Ken Burns, and Rian Johnson to discuss their biggest cinematic influences.
Per Deadline, Bogdanovich named the podcast “One Handshake Away” to honor the relationship between contemporary directors and pioneering filmmakers, with each filmmaker being “one handshake away” from one another in film history.
After Bogdanovich’s passing, del Toro took over the podcast and recorded the final three episodes, interviewing Greta Gerwig, Julie Delpy, and Allison Anders, which included discussing the works of Howard Hawks, Fritz Lang, and Raoul Walsh.
Filmmakers Alfred Hitchcock, Don Siegel, Orson Welles, and John Ford were reexamined in episodes Bogdanovich recorded; the podcast additionally features exclusive archival interviews with Hitchcock, Welles, and Ford that have...
- 2/5/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
As usual, our often brutally honest forum posters did not hold back when reacting to the results of the 2024 Critics Choice Awards. When it came to the 20 TV categories, there were moments when they joined together in celebration of both wins and losses, while arguments sprang from more divisive victories.
Below is just a taste of what went on in the forums during the live telecast, which was broadcast on The CW and hosted by Chelsea Handler. Take a look, then join in if you’re brave enough.
See Critics Choice Awards: Complete list of winners in all movie and TV races [Updating Live]
Best Drama Series
“The Crown” (Netflix)
“The Diplomat” (Netflix)
“The Last of Us” (HBO)
“Loki” (Disney+)
“The Morning Show” (Apple TV+)
“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” (Paramount+)
X – “Succession” (HBO)
“Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” (HBO)
Spacecataz: Bow to “Succession”!
Best Drama Actor
X – Kieran Culkin...
Below is just a taste of what went on in the forums during the live telecast, which was broadcast on The CW and hosted by Chelsea Handler. Take a look, then join in if you’re brave enough.
See Critics Choice Awards: Complete list of winners in all movie and TV races [Updating Live]
Best Drama Series
“The Crown” (Netflix)
“The Diplomat” (Netflix)
“The Last of Us” (HBO)
“Loki” (Disney+)
“The Morning Show” (Apple TV+)
“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” (Paramount+)
X – “Succession” (HBO)
“Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” (HBO)
Spacecataz: Bow to “Succession”!
Best Drama Actor
X – Kieran Culkin...
- 1/15/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Sunday’s Critics Choice Awards pretty much stuck to the same script as last week’s Golden Globes, with Netflix’s Beef, Hulu’s The Bear and HBO’s Succession emerging as the big TV winners.
Both Beef and The Bear won four trophies apiece, including Best Limited Series and Best Comedy Series, respectively. Succession, meanwhile, snagged three awards, including Best Drama Series.
More from TVLineAriana DeBose Responds to Critics Choice Awards Diss: 'I Didn't Find It Funny'Critics Choice Awards Host Dings Ex-Boyfriend Jo Koy's Golden Globes Performance in Opening Monologue - WATCHThe Bear Star Jeremy Allen White Reveals...
Both Beef and The Bear won four trophies apiece, including Best Limited Series and Best Comedy Series, respectively. Succession, meanwhile, snagged three awards, including Best Drama Series.
More from TVLineAriana DeBose Responds to Critics Choice Awards Diss: 'I Didn't Find It Funny'Critics Choice Awards Host Dings Ex-Boyfriend Jo Koy's Golden Globes Performance in Opening Monologue - WATCHThe Bear Star Jeremy Allen White Reveals...
- 1/15/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Following The Film Stage’s collective top 50 films of 2023, as part of our year-end coverage, our contributors are sharing their personal top 10 lists.
One of the problems of the award season industrial complex that takes over film discourse in the early months of the year is that it tends to reduce great films to talking points. It also encourages groupthink, even if some of the nominated films are, well, deserving of those nominations. There’s the predictable pattern of acclaim, backlash, backlash to the backlash, and then maybe a few awards and the hopes of a short memory about how the awards campaign went.
Thus, creating a top-ten is always a bit tough. It’s a mixture of subjective and objective critiques, personal preferences mixed with universally regarded favorites. With that, there’s been more than enough written about Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer, Barbie, The Holdovers, etc. that...
One of the problems of the award season industrial complex that takes over film discourse in the early months of the year is that it tends to reduce great films to talking points. It also encourages groupthink, even if some of the nominated films are, well, deserving of those nominations. There’s the predictable pattern of acclaim, backlash, backlash to the backlash, and then maybe a few awards and the hopes of a short memory about how the awards campaign went.
Thus, creating a top-ten is always a bit tough. It’s a mixture of subjective and objective critiques, personal preferences mixed with universally regarded favorites. With that, there’s been more than enough written about Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer, Barbie, The Holdovers, etc. that...
- 1/6/2024
- by Christian Gallichio
- The Film Stage
It’s that time of year again. While some directors annually share their favorite films of the year, Steven Soderbergh lists everything he consumed, media-wise. For 2023––another year in which he not only Magic Mike’s Last Dance Review: Steven Soderbergh and Channing Tatum Take a Familiar, Gentle Bow”>released a new film, but dropped two TV series (Full Circle and Command Z“>Command Z) and shot another film (the Sundance-bound Presence)––he still got plenty of watching in.
Along with catching up on 2023’s new releases, Ferrari, Anatomy of a Fall, How to Blow Up a Pipeline, Air, Reality, Dead Reckoning, among others), he took in plenty of classics, including Eyes Wide Shut, Kind Hearts and Coronets, Casablanca, Out of the Past, The Shining, the epic War and Peace, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and, following Tom Wilkinson’s passing, Michael Clayton. He also got an early look at Pussy Island,...
Along with catching up on 2023’s new releases, Ferrari, Anatomy of a Fall, How to Blow Up a Pipeline, Air, Reality, Dead Reckoning, among others), he took in plenty of classics, including Eyes Wide Shut, Kind Hearts and Coronets, Casablanca, Out of the Past, The Shining, the epic War and Peace, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and, following Tom Wilkinson’s passing, Michael Clayton. He also got an early look at Pussy Island,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here – today – we talk about movie Editors! Not the movies they edited that were legendary but the less legendary ones in between.
Today we speak with the great editor Darrin Navarro about the lauded editor Sam O’Steen, who worked on such masterpieces as The Graduate, Rosemary’s Baby, and Chinatown. The O’Steen-edited films we cover today are: The Day of the Dolphin, Straight Time, Nadine, and A Dry White Season.
Navarro talks about the editing process with William Friedkin (and how it changed a bit with The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial), how knowing when not to cut is as important as knowing when to cut when editing a film, O’Steen’s essential book Cut to the Chase: Forty-Five Years of Editing America’s Favourite Movies (written with his wife Bobbie O’Steen), and what a gem of a film Nadine is.
Highlights include...
Today we speak with the great editor Darrin Navarro about the lauded editor Sam O’Steen, who worked on such masterpieces as The Graduate, Rosemary’s Baby, and Chinatown. The O’Steen-edited films we cover today are: The Day of the Dolphin, Straight Time, Nadine, and A Dry White Season.
Navarro talks about the editing process with William Friedkin (and how it changed a bit with The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial), how knowing when not to cut is as important as knowing when to cut when editing a film, O’Steen’s essential book Cut to the Chase: Forty-Five Years of Editing America’s Favourite Movies (written with his wife Bobbie O’Steen), and what a gem of a film Nadine is.
Highlights include...
- 12/28/2023
- by Dan Mecca
- The Film Stage
Was 2023 a good year for movies? The end of each moviegoing year always raises that age-old question and, as always, the ultimate answer remains squarely in the eye of the beholder. For most, that tends to come down to the most populist theatrical offerings. If the latest superhero sequels and nostalgic remakes and most highly-anticipated blockbusters failed to live up to their crowd-pleasing billing, well, at least there's always next year. But for those of us who spend entirely too much time and effort on the hunt for hidden gems beneath the surface, international cinema from the most exciting talent around the globe, and overlooked indies that didn't have millions of marketing dollars to throw around, that turns out to be the wrong question to ask in the first place.
What we should be talking about is whether we've caught up on all the undeniably great movies readily available to us,...
What we should be talking about is whether we've caught up on all the undeniably great movies readily available to us,...
- 12/22/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
As we close the book on 2023 and take stock of the best that this year delivered in movies and TV, let's not forget the bad guys. Villains are paradoxical characters; we love them precisely for how bad they can be, and if a story invests you in its villain, you can be cheering in equal measure as they rise and then as they fall. And then, of course, there's the sons of b*tches you just really want to see go down.
"Best villains" sounds similarly oxymoronic. So, why are these villains the ones who deserve the highlight? These are the bad guys who are not just wholly formed and compelling in their own right, but who further the themes of the story surrounding them and best challenge both the hero's goals and the writer's point(s). Stories are a reflection of the world in which they are told, so...
"Best villains" sounds similarly oxymoronic. So, why are these villains the ones who deserve the highlight? These are the bad guys who are not just wholly formed and compelling in their own right, but who further the themes of the story surrounding them and best challenge both the hero's goals and the writer's point(s). Stories are a reflection of the world in which they are told, so...
- 12/18/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
As we close in on the 2024 Golden Globe nominations, we’re predicting that, for the first time in its four-season history, HBO’s “Succession” will dominate on the TV side. Our official odds have the recently concluded drama series reaping a whopping six bids, matching the incredible single-year showings of just two other post-2010 programs: “Big Little Lies” (2018) and “The Crown” (2021).
In a close second (and leading the comedy pack) is Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” with five expected mentions. We’re anticipating four bids apiece for the laffers “Abbott Elementary,” “The Bear,” and “Ted Lasso” as well as for period drama “The Crown” on its sixth and final outing.
Among telefilms and limited series, we forecast a good morning for “Beef” and “Daisy Jones & the Six,” each of which are poised to compete in three categories. Also tipped to pull off a triple play are continuing...
In a close second (and leading the comedy pack) is Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” with five expected mentions. We’re anticipating four bids apiece for the laffers “Abbott Elementary,” “The Bear,” and “Ted Lasso” as well as for period drama “The Crown” on its sixth and final outing.
Among telefilms and limited series, we forecast a good morning for “Beef” and “Daisy Jones & the Six,” each of which are poised to compete in three categories. Also tipped to pull off a triple play are continuing...
- 12/8/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The 2024 Golden Globes nominations will be announced on Monday, December 11. The winners will be revealed in a ceremony on CBS on January 7, 2024. We’ve been busy canvassing industry insiders plus our own in-house team of editors, the readers who did the best last year (Top 24) and for the past two years (All-Stars) plus thousands of readers for their predictions.
We’ve combined these into official racetrack odds. Scroll down to see the full line-up on the TV side with our projected winners highlighted in gold. Reflecting two major Golden Globes rule changes, each category includes six predicted nominees rather than the usual five, and the supporting races are back to only being divided by gender after having also been separated by format (comedy/drama series; TV movie/limited series) in 2023.
Best Comedy Series
“The Bear” – 7/2
“Ted Lasso” – 9/2
“Abbott Elementary” – 5/1
“Only Murders in the Building” – 6/1
“Jury Duty” – 13/2
“Poker Face” – 14/1
Best TV Comedy Actor
Jeremy Allen White,...
We’ve combined these into official racetrack odds. Scroll down to see the full line-up on the TV side with our projected winners highlighted in gold. Reflecting two major Golden Globes rule changes, each category includes six predicted nominees rather than the usual five, and the supporting races are back to only being divided by gender after having also been separated by format (comedy/drama series; TV movie/limited series) in 2023.
Best Comedy Series
“The Bear” – 7/2
“Ted Lasso” – 9/2
“Abbott Elementary” – 5/1
“Only Murders in the Building” – 6/1
“Jury Duty” – 13/2
“Poker Face” – 14/1
Best TV Comedy Actor
Jeremy Allen White,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The 2024 Critics Choice TV Awards nominations were revealed on Tuesday, December 5 with Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show” leading the pack with six mentions, including its first for Best Drama Series. Following closely behind with five bids is HBO’s “Succession,” which is now eligible for a third and final victory in the top drama category after winning in 2020 and 2022. See the full breakdown of this year’s nominations below.
This marks the first time in the three-season history of “The Morning Show” that it has received any Cca notices outside of the Best Drama Supporting Actor category. Indeed, its group of five currently nominated cast members is larger than that of any other show, with “Succession” boasting four acting bids for Kieran Culkin, Matthew Macfadyen, Sarah Snook, and Jeremy Strong.
This year, seven series racked up nomination totals of four apiece. Two of them – comedies “The Bear” and “Reservation Dogs” – hail from FX,...
This marks the first time in the three-season history of “The Morning Show” that it has received any Cca notices outside of the Best Drama Supporting Actor category. Indeed, its group of five currently nominated cast members is larger than that of any other show, with “Succession” boasting four acting bids for Kieran Culkin, Matthew Macfadyen, Sarah Snook, and Jeremy Strong.
This year, seven series racked up nomination totals of four apiece. Two of them – comedies “The Bear” and “Reservation Dogs” – hail from FX,...
- 12/5/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Apple TV+’s The Morning Show tops the TV nominees for the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards with six, followed by HBO’s Succession with five.
Abbott Elementary (ABC), The Bear (FX), Beef (Netflix), Lessons In Chemistry (Apple TV+), Loki (Disney+), Reservation Dogs (FX) and A Small Light (National Geographic) are next with four nominations each. See the full list of 20 categories below.
Vying for Best Drama Series are The Morning Show, Succession, Loki, The Crown (Netflix’),’s The Crown and The Diplomat, HBO/Max’s The Last of Us and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+). Up for Best Comedy Series are Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Reservation Dogs, Barry (HBO/Max), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video), Poker Face (Peacock), Shrinking (Apple TV+) and What We Do in the Shadows (FX),
The hardware will be handed out during Critics Choice Awards gala on Sunday,...
Abbott Elementary (ABC), The Bear (FX), Beef (Netflix), Lessons In Chemistry (Apple TV+), Loki (Disney+), Reservation Dogs (FX) and A Small Light (National Geographic) are next with four nominations each. See the full list of 20 categories below.
Vying for Best Drama Series are The Morning Show, Succession, Loki, The Crown (Netflix’),’s The Crown and The Diplomat, HBO/Max’s The Last of Us and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+). Up for Best Comedy Series are Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Reservation Dogs, Barry (HBO/Max), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video), Poker Face (Peacock), Shrinking (Apple TV+) and What We Do in the Shadows (FX),
The hardware will be handed out during Critics Choice Awards gala on Sunday,...
- 12/5/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The Critics Choice Association announced the TV nominees for the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards on Tuesday — and Season 3 of Apple TV+’s The Morning Show leads the pack with a whopping six nominations.
The haul includes a nod for Best Drama Series and individual recognition for Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Karen Pittman and Season 3 newcomer Nicole Beharie.
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The haul includes a nod for Best Drama Series and individual recognition for Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Karen Pittman and Season 3 newcomer Nicole Beharie.
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- 12/5/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
The Critics Choice Association (Cca) has announced its television nominees for the 2024 Critics Choice Awards.
The Morning Show leads with six nominations, including best drama series and best actress in a drama series for both Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, followed by Succession with five, including nominations for best drama series and best actor in a drama series for Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong.
A Small Light, Abbott Elementary, Beef, Lessons In Chemistry, Loki, Reservation Dogs, and The Bear received four nominations each.
HBO/Max scored 23 nominations in total, while Netflix received 21, and Apple TV+ and FX got 16.
Nominations for the Critics Choice film categories will be announced on Dec. 13. The Critics Choice Awards will air on The CW on Jan. 14 and will be hosted by Chelsea Handler.
See below for the full list of nominations.
Best Drama Series
The Crown (Netflix)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Last of Us (HBO...
The Morning Show leads with six nominations, including best drama series and best actress in a drama series for both Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, followed by Succession with five, including nominations for best drama series and best actor in a drama series for Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong.
A Small Light, Abbott Elementary, Beef, Lessons In Chemistry, Loki, Reservation Dogs, and The Bear received four nominations each.
HBO/Max scored 23 nominations in total, while Netflix received 21, and Apple TV+ and FX got 16.
Nominations for the Critics Choice film categories will be announced on Dec. 13. The Critics Choice Awards will air on The CW on Jan. 14 and will be hosted by Chelsea Handler.
See below for the full list of nominations.
Best Drama Series
The Crown (Netflix)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Last of Us (HBO...
- 12/5/2023
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kiefer Sutherland narrates the new three-part documentary series “John Lennon: Murder Without A Trial,” set to premiere globally on December 6, 2023 on Apple TV+. Apple TV+ has released the official trailer for the new three-part documentary series, “John Lennon: Murder Without A Trial,” narrated by Emmy Award winner Kiefer Sutherland and set to premiere globally on December 6. The docuseries features exclusive eyewitness interviews and previously unseen crime scene photos, shedding new light on the life and murder of music and cultural icon John Lennon, and the investigation and conviction of Mark David Chapman, his confessed killer. “John Lennon: Murder Without A Trial” is a deeply researched examination of John Lennon’s 1980 murder, which shocked and saddened the world. The production was granted extensive Freedom of Information Act requests from the New York City Police Department, the Board of Parole and the District Attorney’s office; and the series includes exclusive interviews including Richard Peterson,...
- 11/28/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
David Fincher’s new film, The Killer, has now been released, and many are glowing about its slick filmmaking. Michael Fassbender stars as a contract killer who is particular in his ways and the intricate procedure in which he goes about his job. While many may feel the plot itself is simplistic, the Netflix film features Fincher’s distinct style. In a review from our own Chris Bumbray, he expresses, “As usual for a Fincher movie, The Killer is impeccably crafted, running a lean two hours and sporting Fincher’s signature cold, dark look via Dp Erik Messerschmidt. The score by Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor is more sparse than usual, and the sound design is intricate enough that if you get a chance to see this theatrically, you should.”
Among the fans of the film, director Guillermo Del Toro is someone in particular who the movie really won over.
Among the fans of the film, director Guillermo Del Toro is someone in particular who the movie really won over.
- 11/13/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
"The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial" is a new Showtime legal drama feature, directed by the late William Friedkin ("The Exorcist"), based on Herman Wouk's 1952 novel "The Caine Mutiny", starring Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Clarke, Jake Lacy, Monica Raymund and Lance Reddick, now streaming on Paramount+:
"...when a 'US Naval Captain' shows signs of mental instability that jeopardizes the safety of his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court-martial for mutiny.
"'Greenwald', a skeptic lawyer, reluctantly defends 'Maryk', an officer of the navy who took control of the vessel from its dominant 'Captain Queeg' while caught in a violent sea storm.
"Greenwald becomes increasingly concerned as the court martial proceeds and questions if the 'Caine' was a true mutiny or simply the courageous acts of a group of sailors that could not trust their unstable leader..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...when a 'US Naval Captain' shows signs of mental instability that jeopardizes the safety of his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court-martial for mutiny.
"'Greenwald', a skeptic lawyer, reluctantly defends 'Maryk', an officer of the navy who took control of the vessel from its dominant 'Captain Queeg' while caught in a violent sea storm.
"Greenwald becomes increasingly concerned as the court martial proceeds and questions if the 'Caine' was a true mutiny or simply the courageous acts of a group of sailors that could not trust their unstable leader..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 11/7/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
(Welcome to Under the Radar, a column where we spotlight specific movies, shows, trends, performances, or scenes that caught our eye and deserved more attention ... but otherwise flew under the radar. In this edition: director Kitty Green and star Julia Garner keep the bad times rolling in "The Royal Hotel," the late, great William Friedkin says goodbye with one last banger in "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial," and Maggie Betts' "The Burial" delivers a very different kind of courtroom drama.)
Oftentimes, there can be a certain kind of temptation with columns like these. In our enthusiasm to shine a light on the under-seen gems that not enough viewers may be aware of, writers like yours truly can go a little too far in singing the praises of movies that were never meant to be held up as "perfect" or "award-worthy" in the first place -- whatever your definition of those highly subjective terms may be.
Oftentimes, there can be a certain kind of temptation with columns like these. In our enthusiasm to shine a light on the under-seen gems that not enough viewers may be aware of, writers like yours truly can go a little too far in singing the praises of movies that were never meant to be held up as "perfect" or "award-worthy" in the first place -- whatever your definition of those highly subjective terms may be.
- 11/3/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Explore where to stream the best films of 2023.
Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.
Amerikatsi (Michael A. Goorjian)
If “Rear Window meets Life Is Beautiful” sounds like an all-timer of a cursed elevator pitch, then there’s nothing Michael A. Goorjian’s well-intentioned crowd-pleaser Amerikatsi will be able to do to win you over. A stubbornly unfashionable blend of broad comedy and highly sentimental prisoner-of-war drama, it’s paint-by-numbers middlebrow cinema of the kind the Weinstein Company would release regularly, albeit on a much more contained budget. While there is some brief novelty factor that movies of this distinctively Weinsteinian vintage are still getting made outside Hollywood, even as the broader cinematic landscape has moved past emulating that studio’s tried-and-tested formula in the hopes of awards success,...
Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.
Amerikatsi (Michael A. Goorjian)
If “Rear Window meets Life Is Beautiful” sounds like an all-timer of a cursed elevator pitch, then there’s nothing Michael A. Goorjian’s well-intentioned crowd-pleaser Amerikatsi will be able to do to win you over. A stubbornly unfashionable blend of broad comedy and highly sentimental prisoner-of-war drama, it’s paint-by-numbers middlebrow cinema of the kind the Weinstein Company would release regularly, albeit on a much more contained budget. While there is some brief novelty factor that movies of this distinctively Weinsteinian vintage are still getting made outside Hollywood, even as the broader cinematic landscape has moved past emulating that studio’s tried-and-tested formula in the hopes of awards success,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
As 2023 winds down, like most cinephiles, we’re looking to get our eyes on titles that may have slipped under the radar or simply gone unseen, so—as we do each year—we’re sharing a rundown of the best titles available to watch at home.
Curated from the Best Films of 2023 So Far list we published for the first half of the year, it also includes films we’ve enjoyed the past few months and some we’ve recently caught up with. While our year-end coverage is still to come, including our staff’s top 50 films of 2023, this streaming guide will hopefully be a helpful tool for readers to have a chance to find notable, perhaps underseen, titles of late.
Note that we’re going by U.S. releases and that streaming services are limited solely to the territory as well. If you want to stay up-to-date with new titles being made available,...
Curated from the Best Films of 2023 So Far list we published for the first half of the year, it also includes films we’ve enjoyed the past few months and some we’ve recently caught up with. While our year-end coverage is still to come, including our staff’s top 50 films of 2023, this streaming guide will hopefully be a helpful tool for readers to have a chance to find notable, perhaps underseen, titles of late.
Note that we’re going by U.S. releases and that streaming services are limited solely to the territory as well. If you want to stay up-to-date with new titles being made available,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
The late Lance Reddick and Annie Wersching were not forgotten in the Season 2 premiere of Freevee’s Bosch: Legacy. The show paid tribute to the two original series alums in the Bosch spinoff’s Season 2 opening with a title card dedication that read “In Loving Memory of Our Friends Annie Wersching and Lance Reddick.” Both died earlier this year.
Wersching portrayed Officer Julia Brasher as a series regular in Season 1 of Bosch and continued as a recurring guest star in seasons 2 and 7. She died of cancer in January at the age of 45. Also known for her work on 24 and Timeless, Wersching continued to shoot even after her 2020 cancer diagnosis, with prominent roles in Star Trek: Picard as the Borg queen in Season 2, and The Rookie. She also voiced Tess in the popular The Last of Us video game, which was adapted into a TV series by HBO.
Reddick played Police...
Wersching portrayed Officer Julia Brasher as a series regular in Season 1 of Bosch and continued as a recurring guest star in seasons 2 and 7. She died of cancer in January at the age of 45. Also known for her work on 24 and Timeless, Wersching continued to shoot even after her 2020 cancer diagnosis, with prominent roles in Star Trek: Picard as the Borg queen in Season 2, and The Rookie. She also voiced Tess in the popular The Last of Us video game, which was adapted into a TV series by HBO.
Reddick played Police...
- 10/20/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
This one hurt.
Freevee’s Bosch: Legacy opened Season 2 this week with a simple title card that dedicated the episode “In Loving Memory of Our Friends Annie Wersching and Lance Reddick,” two alumni of the original Bosch series who both died earlier this year.
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Wersching, who played Officer Julia Brasher on Bosch (as a series regular in Season...
Freevee’s Bosch: Legacy opened Season 2 this week with a simple title card that dedicated the episode “In Loving Memory of Our Friends Annie Wersching and Lance Reddick,” two alumni of the original Bosch series who both died earlier this year.
More from TVLineIs Survivor 45 Cast Soft? Is Loki Doing Sylvie Dirty? Jarring Bosch Recast? Is Magnum Saving for Ring? And More Qs!Joanna Merlin, Law & Order: Svu Judge, Dead at 92Suzanne Somers, Star of Three's Company and Step by Step, Dead at 76
Wersching, who played Officer Julia Brasher on Bosch (as a series regular in Season...
- 10/20/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Director William Friedkin‘s 2023 legal drama The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial is a remake of Herman Wouk‘s 1952 The Caine Mutiny novel and his 1953 play. Unlike its original film, whose mutiny takes place in 1944, Friedkin had chosen to adapt it for a newer generation audience. Its 2023 remake, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, is set in 2022. The movie follows the court-martial of Lieutenant Maryk, who is charged with mutiny for relieving his commanding officer, Lt. Commander Queeg, as Captain of the Caine vessel. With no action scenes or footage from the actual mutiny, audiences are left to conjure images...
- 10/20/2023
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
It’s always great to hear directors gush about their colleagues, and few do it with the same enthusiasm as Guillermo del Toro. While speaking with IndieWire, Guillermo del Toro spoke about the late William Friedkin and his experience serving as the backup director on The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, Friedkin’s final movie.
“He is an original,” Guillermo del Toro said of William Friedkin. “He blends the lessons of documentary with complex and precise technology and narrative prowess. Every decision he makes is infused with his idiosyncrasies, his personality. Look at the ending of ‘The French Connection’ — that final frame he holds, brutal, mercilessly elliptical — or the final minutes of ‘The Exorcist,’ how he lands the audience softly out of the experience but never loses the mystery. Then try and figure out the mastery in ‘Sorcerer’ or ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’“
Related The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Review
Before The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial,...
“He is an original,” Guillermo del Toro said of William Friedkin. “He blends the lessons of documentary with complex and precise technology and narrative prowess. Every decision he makes is infused with his idiosyncrasies, his personality. Look at the ending of ‘The French Connection’ — that final frame he holds, brutal, mercilessly elliptical — or the final minutes of ‘The Exorcist,’ how he lands the audience softly out of the experience but never loses the mystery. Then try and figure out the mastery in ‘Sorcerer’ or ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’“
Related The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Review
Before The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial,...
- 10/16/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
There’s something soothing about watching the stresses of a courtroom drama unfold — likely the same compulsion that leads to so many of us watching and rewatching “Law & Order.” As we go about our days and suffer through the small indignities of our jobs and our commutes and our lives, courtroom dramas offer the promise of hubris punished by Nemesis in its “retributive justice” sense.
Not every courtroom drama offers justice (but then neither does our legal system) and not every courtroom drama hinges on seeing the bad punished; in many instances, we are rooting for the unjustly accused to be exonerated. With the recent premieres of William Friedkin’s final film, “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial,” and Justine Triet’s Cannes-winning “Anatomy of a Fall” (which lays bare the idiosyncracies of the French judicial system), here are 12 great examples of their peers.
Not every courtroom drama offers justice (but then neither does our legal system) and not every courtroom drama hinges on seeing the bad punished; in many instances, we are rooting for the unjustly accused to be exonerated. With the recent premieres of William Friedkin’s final film, “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial,” and Justine Triet’s Cannes-winning “Anatomy of a Fall” (which lays bare the idiosyncracies of the French judicial system), here are 12 great examples of their peers.
- 10/15/2023
- by Sarah Shachat, Mark Peikert and Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial is a legal war drama film written and directed by William Friedkin. The Showtime film is based on Herman Wouk‘s 1952 play named The Caine Mutiny, which was based on Wouk’s book of the same name. The film revolves around a trial against a naval officer who is accused of mutiny. The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial stars Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Clarke, and Jake Lacy. So, if you love the film here are some similar shows you could watch next.
A Few Good Men (AMC+ & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Columbia Pictures
Synopsis: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore star in Rob Reiner’s unanimously acclaimed drama about the dangerous difference between following orders and following one’s conscience. Cruise stars as a brash Navy lawyer who’s teamed with a gung-ho litigator (Moore) in a politically explosive murder case. Charged with defending two Marines accused of killing a fellow soldier,...
A Few Good Men (AMC+ & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Columbia Pictures
Synopsis: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore star in Rob Reiner’s unanimously acclaimed drama about the dangerous difference between following orders and following one’s conscience. Cruise stars as a brash Navy lawyer who’s teamed with a gung-ho litigator (Moore) in a politically explosive murder case. Charged with defending two Marines accused of killing a fellow soldier,...
- 10/14/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
On Friday, October 6, cinephiles were given a precious gift when Showtime dropped one last film by the late, great William Friedkin: an adaptation of Herman Wouk’s play “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial.” The film is classic Friedkin, a clinic in blocking, editing, and camera movement reminiscent of earlier theatrical adaptations like “The Birthday Party,” “The Boys in the Band,” and “Bug.”
While there are many filmmaking lessons to be learned from studying the piece, one notable Friedkin disciple had the chance to examine the director’s process firsthand: Guillermo del Toro, who shadowed Friedkin throughout production as a backup in case the 87-year-old filmmaker was unable to complete the movie.
Long before he ever met Friedkin, del Toro was an admirer of his work. “He is an original,” del Toro told IndieWire. “He blends the lessons of documentary with complex and precise technology and narrative prowess. Every decision he...
While there are many filmmaking lessons to be learned from studying the piece, one notable Friedkin disciple had the chance to examine the director’s process firsthand: Guillermo del Toro, who shadowed Friedkin throughout production as a backup in case the 87-year-old filmmaker was unable to complete the movie.
Long before he ever met Friedkin, del Toro was an admirer of his work. “He is an original,” del Toro told IndieWire. “He blends the lessons of documentary with complex and precise technology and narrative prowess. Every decision he...
- 10/12/2023
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
"The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial" is a new legal drama feature, directed by the late William Friedkin ("The Exorcist"), based on Herman Wouk's 1952 novel "The Caine Mutiny", starring Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Clarke, Jake Lacy, Monica Raymund and Lance Reddick, now streaming on Paramount+:
"...when a 'US Naval Captain' shows signs of mental instability that jeopardizes the safety of his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court-martial for mutiny.
"'Greenwald', a skeptic lawyer, reluctantly defends 'Maryk', an officer of the navy who took control of the vessel from its dominant 'Captain Queeg' while caught in a violent sea storm.
"Greenwald becomes increasingly concerned as the court martial proceeds and questions if the 'Caine' was a true mutiny or simply the courageous acts of a group of sailors that could not trust their unstable leader..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...when a 'US Naval Captain' shows signs of mental instability that jeopardizes the safety of his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court-martial for mutiny.
"'Greenwald', a skeptic lawyer, reluctantly defends 'Maryk', an officer of the navy who took control of the vessel from its dominant 'Captain Queeg' while caught in a violent sea storm.
"Greenwald becomes increasingly concerned as the court martial proceeds and questions if the 'Caine' was a true mutiny or simply the courageous acts of a group of sailors that could not trust their unstable leader..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 10/8/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Long before he made Popeye Doyle race a Brooklyn subway and Regan MacNeil’s head spin, William Friedkin began his career doing live TV. He’d move on to an episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, short documentaries, a Sonny-and-Cher joint (Good Times), theatrical adaptations (The Birthday Party, The Boys in the Band), and then an all-guts-all-glory double shot that instantly made him a New Hollywood power player. But like a lot of directors coming up in the early 1960s, his roots were with actors, words, conflict, and not much more.
- 10/7/2023
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Relationships are curving and crumbling in two of this week’s streaming premieres, both highly worth watching. In fact, all four movies on this list concern the breakdown of something — romance, democracy, trust. Each of them is gripping, thoughtful, and surprisingly humorous.
The contender to watch this week: “Fair Play“
One of the best-reviewed movies from this year’s Sundance Film Festival, “Fair Play” sparked a bidding war that resulted in a reported $20 million sale to Netflix. Alden Ehrenreich and “Bridgerton” breakout Phoebe Dynevor play Wall Street hedge-fund analysts whose competitive ambitions throw a wrench in their clandestine romance. The sexy, sharp-edged thriller has a propulsive script that hints at more good things to come from writer/director Chloe Domont, who has previously shepherded episodes of “Ballers,” “Billions,” and other TV series. “Fair Play” got a limited theatrical release last week and is now on Netflix.
Other contenders:
“Passages”:...
The contender to watch this week: “Fair Play“
One of the best-reviewed movies from this year’s Sundance Film Festival, “Fair Play” sparked a bidding war that resulted in a reported $20 million sale to Netflix. Alden Ehrenreich and “Bridgerton” breakout Phoebe Dynevor play Wall Street hedge-fund analysts whose competitive ambitions throw a wrench in their clandestine romance. The sexy, sharp-edged thriller has a propulsive script that hints at more good things to come from writer/director Chloe Domont, who has previously shepherded episodes of “Ballers,” “Billions,” and other TV series. “Fair Play” got a limited theatrical release last week and is now on Netflix.
Other contenders:
“Passages”:...
- 10/7/2023
- by Matthew Jacobs
- Gold Derby
In 1954, the unparalleled Humphrey Bogart donned the costume of navy captain Philip Queeg in the classic The Ciane Mutiny. 69 years later, William Friedkin reimagines the movie in modern times and uses the material of Herman Wouk to craft the masterful cinematic masterpiece The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. Premiering on Paramount+ and Showtime, the movie stars a fantastic ensemble cast, starring Kiefer Sutherland, Lance Reddick, Jason Clarke, and Jake Lacy, among others. There’s not much change in scenery, and the movie rests entirely on dialogue and expressions, and yet, it’s a fantastic piece of work. Here’s a detailed review of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, the final work crafted by Friedkin before he left the world at the age of 87. This movie also carries one of the final appearances of Lance Reddick before his untimely death earlier this year.
Spoilers Ahead
What’s The Movie About?
When Captain Philip Queeg...
Spoilers Ahead
What’s The Movie About?
When Captain Philip Queeg...
- 10/6/2023
- by Indrayudh Talukdar
- Film Fugitives
News that William Friedkin’s final film, “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial,” would be released on Showtime after premiering at the Venice Film Festival was met with widespread disappointment from cinephiles. After forging an unimpeachable Hollywood legacy that included “The Exorcist,” “The French Connection,” and “Sorcerer,” the consensus was that the late director had more than earned a theatrical release for his curtain call.
It was an understandable sentiment, as we’re all occasionally tempted to fantasize about a world where mid-budget adult dramas are a viable box office draw. But the one-two punch of a prestigious festival bow followed by Sunday night pay cable glory feels like the most authentic distribution model that this film could possibly merit. Because at its core, it’s a made-for-tv movie in every sense of the word.
Yes, “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” is the work of an auteur who expanded our perception of the...
It was an understandable sentiment, as we’re all occasionally tempted to fantasize about a world where mid-budget adult dramas are a viable box office draw. But the one-two punch of a prestigious festival bow followed by Sunday night pay cable glory feels like the most authentic distribution model that this film could possibly merit. Because at its core, it’s a made-for-tv movie in every sense of the word.
Yes, “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” is the work of an auteur who expanded our perception of the...
- 10/6/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Plot: A Naval officer (Jake Lacy) is on trial for mutiny. His court-appointed attorney (Jason Clarke) must prove that his captain (Kiefer Sutherland) was dangerously unbalanced and that mutiny was the only solution to protect the crew.
Review: The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial is an interesting final film for the late William Friedkin. While most know him for his seventies epics, having directed at least three or four of the greatest films ever made, many don’t know that he started his career with a couple of films based on stage plays: The Birthday Party and The Boys in the Band. His most recent work, Bug and Killer Joe, were also stage adaptations (of works by Tracy Letts), but The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial is more traditionally mounted than those. This is basically a stage play put to film, with no exteriors, no music and only two sets.
The play was written...
Review: The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial is an interesting final film for the late William Friedkin. While most know him for his seventies epics, having directed at least three or four of the greatest films ever made, many don’t know that he started his career with a couple of films based on stage plays: The Birthday Party and The Boys in the Band. His most recent work, Bug and Killer Joe, were also stage adaptations (of works by Tracy Letts), but The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial is more traditionally mounted than those. This is basically a stage play put to film, with no exteriors, no music and only two sets.
The play was written...
- 10/6/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
In this age of IP-based films and TV, the idea seems to be that there's nothing that can't be remade, rebooted, or reimagined. With enough creativity and daring, everything from 21 Jump Street to Barbie dolls can find its way to becoming fresh and vital. And if a hit movie can be made from a children's toy, it should certainly be possible to make something worthwhile out of a revered play based on an award-winning book (the latter which inspired a beloved movie). And yet in Showtime's adaptation of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, the late director William Friedkin struggles mightily with pulling a story steeped in the realities of the 1950s into the 21st century.
- 10/6/2023
- by Joe Reid
- Primetimer
Did Lt. Commander Queeg “cry and plead” for an underling to engage in a cover-up by altering their ship’s log?
That is the hot topic in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek from the movie The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, which makes its Paramount+ With Showtime debut this Friday, Oct. 6, then gets a linear Showtime airing Sunday, Oct. 8 a 9/8.
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That is the hot topic in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek from the movie The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, which makes its Paramount+ With Showtime debut this Friday, Oct. 6, then gets a linear Showtime airing Sunday, Oct. 8 a 9/8.
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- 10/6/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.
’90s Horror, Art-House Horror, and Pre-Code Horror
It’s October, which means you are likely crafting an endless queue of horror films to consume. When it comes to a single streaming service to dedicate your eyes to this month, The Criterion Channel takes the cake with three different series. First up, ’90s horror brings together such films as The Rapture (1991), In the Mouth of Madness (1994), The Addiction (1995), and Ravenous (1999), while Art-House Horror features Häxan (1922), Vampyr (1932), Eyes Without a Face (1960), Carnival of Souls (1962), Onibaba (1964), Night of the Living Dead (1968), Sisters (1973), Eraserhead (1977), House (1977), Suspiria (1977), Arrebato (1979), The Brood (1979), The Vanishing (1988), Cronos (1993), Cure (1997), Donnie Darko (2001), Trouble Every Day (2001), Antichrist (2009), and more. Lastly, Pre-Code horrors brings together ’30s features such as Freaks (1932), Island of Lost Souls (1932), The Old Dark House...
’90s Horror, Art-House Horror, and Pre-Code Horror
It’s October, which means you are likely crafting an endless queue of horror films to consume. When it comes to a single streaming service to dedicate your eyes to this month, The Criterion Channel takes the cake with three different series. First up, ’90s horror brings together such films as The Rapture (1991), In the Mouth of Madness (1994), The Addiction (1995), and Ravenous (1999), while Art-House Horror features Häxan (1922), Vampyr (1932), Eyes Without a Face (1960), Carnival of Souls (1962), Onibaba (1964), Night of the Living Dead (1968), Sisters (1973), Eraserhead (1977), House (1977), Suspiria (1977), Arrebato (1979), The Brood (1979), The Vanishing (1988), Cronos (1993), Cure (1997), Donnie Darko (2001), Trouble Every Day (2001), Antichrist (2009), and more. Lastly, Pre-Code horrors brings together ’30s features such as Freaks (1932), Island of Lost Souls (1932), The Old Dark House...
- 10/6/2023
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
William Friedkin is gone, and he leaves us with one final film, the stirring, effective courtroom drama "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial." Adapted by Friedkin from Herman Wouk's play, "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial" runs the risk of being too stagey; too much like a play merely transported to the screen without anything cinematic to add. Thankfully, Friedkin knows exactly how to make the film bullet along, aided by snappy, quick-paced editing from Darrin Navarro.
Friedkin and cinematographer Michael Grady keep things seemingly simple — the bulk of the film is set in one courtroom. But the camera and its placement help set the stage, conveying so much by simply showcasing — or not showcasing — the actors and their surroundings. When Friedkin wants to convey the isolation of certain characters, he places them alone in the frame, cutting against wide shots that help situate us in a specific spot. As a result, the...
Friedkin and cinematographer Michael Grady keep things seemingly simple — the bulk of the film is set in one courtroom. But the camera and its placement help set the stage, conveying so much by simply showcasing — or not showcasing — the actors and their surroundings. When Friedkin wants to convey the isolation of certain characters, he places them alone in the frame, cutting against wide shots that help situate us in a specific spot. As a result, the...
- 10/5/2023
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
David Gordon Green was hoping “The Exorcist” director William Friedkin would live to see “The Exorcist: Believer.”
Friedkin, who died in August 2023 at age 87, helmed the original “Exorcist” film in 1973, which earned Best Picture and Best Director Oscar nominations. Green is directing a new “Exorcist” trilogy for Blumhouse and Universal Pictures; the first installment, “The Exorcist: Believer,” marks original actress Ellen Burstyn’s return to the franchise 50 years later. (It’s also received terrible reviews.)
Green told the Academy of Motion Picture Arts’ A.Frame that while he “never communicated” with Friedkin, he was “curious” what the legendary filmmaker would think of “Believer.”
“I would’ve loved that,” Green said of watching the film with Friedkin. “I was looking forward to showing him the film because I never communicated with him. My understanding was that he didn’t want involvement in the film production, but he would give us his thoughts after the movie.
Friedkin, who died in August 2023 at age 87, helmed the original “Exorcist” film in 1973, which earned Best Picture and Best Director Oscar nominations. Green is directing a new “Exorcist” trilogy for Blumhouse and Universal Pictures; the first installment, “The Exorcist: Believer,” marks original actress Ellen Burstyn’s return to the franchise 50 years later. (It’s also received terrible reviews.)
Green told the Academy of Motion Picture Arts’ A.Frame that while he “never communicated” with Friedkin, he was “curious” what the legendary filmmaker would think of “Believer.”
“I would’ve loved that,” Green said of watching the film with Friedkin. “I was looking forward to showing him the film because I never communicated with him. My understanding was that he didn’t want involvement in the film production, but he would give us his thoughts after the movie.
- 10/5/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
David Gordon Green is sad that William Friedkin did not live to see 'The Exorcist: Believer'.The director – who helmed the classic 1973 original horror film – passed away in August at the age of 87 and David was "curious" to find out what he would have thought of his new movie.The 'Halloween Ends' director told A.Frame of watching the picture with Friedkin: "I would've loved that."I was looking forward to showing him the film because I never communicated with him. My understanding was that he didn't want involvement in the film production, but he would give us his thoughts after the movie."Green added: "I was very curious to see what he would think, because I know he has been very critical and was very outspoken, but he was also a brilliant man. He didn't have to love my movie, but I could learn from him, because he made many of my favourite movies.
- 10/5/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
"The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial" is a new legal drama feature, directed by the late William Friedkin ("The Exorcist"), based on Herman Wouk's 1952 novel "The Caine Mutiny", starring Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Clarke, Jake Lacy, Monica Raymund and Lance Reddick, streaming October 6, 2023 on Paramount+:
"...when a 'US Naval Captain' shows signs of mental instability that jeopardizes the safety of his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court-martial for mutiny.
"'Greenwald', a skeptic lawyer, reluctantly defends 'Maryk', an officer of the navy who took control of the vessel from its dominant 'Captain Queeg' while caught in a violent sea storm.
"Greenwald becomes increasingly concerned as the court martial proceeds and questions if the 'Caine' was a true mutiny or simply the courageous acts of a group of sailors that could not trust their unstable leader..."
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"...when a 'US Naval Captain' shows signs of mental instability that jeopardizes the safety of his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court-martial for mutiny.
"'Greenwald', a skeptic lawyer, reluctantly defends 'Maryk', an officer of the navy who took control of the vessel from its dominant 'Captain Queeg' while caught in a violent sea storm.
"Greenwald becomes increasingly concerned as the court martial proceeds and questions if the 'Caine' was a true mutiny or simply the courageous acts of a group of sailors that could not trust their unstable leader..."
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- 10/1/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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