The creators of the upcoming documentary, set to debut at SXSW on Friday, contacted Ascher. They shared a common sentiment that the story of a 12-year-old South African boy who regains consciousness from a vegetative state without memories, unable to move or speak, yet fully aware of his surroundings, was one that required telling.
Prior to the premiere of his upcoming Prime Video series titled “The Bondsman”, Michael Bacon recently participated in a career-spanning discussion at SXSW on March 7th. In this talk, he shared insights about the impact that playing the character Ren had on his life.
According to Heather Jarrell, the chief medical examiner for the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator, Hackman passed away due to cardiovascular complications, with Alzheimer’s disease playing a substantial role in his demise.
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Typically, during my auditions, I’m often the only character of color considered,” Shaikh stated. However, when Shaikh came across the “Deli Boys” pilot script, he decided to audition for the part of Mir Dar. Yet, his representatives shared some disappointingly familiar news.
The movie delves into the possible hidden intentions that could have ignited the 1969 Tate-LaBianca killings, as suggested by Tom O’Neill’s 2019 book “CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties.” The film is centered on O’Neill’s hypothesis that Manson was trained in mind-control methods by the CIA’s MKUltra program and was manipulated to become a killer.
Richard O’Brien, the author and songwriter of the unexpected success, acknowledges that no one anticipated its popularity. As an unemployed actor, he merged his passion for science-fiction, B-movies, and glam rock into a timeless musical sensation. (He portrayed Riff Raff in the movie too.) “No one was aiming for stardom,” he admits. “We were there for amusement. It’s essentially a frivolous piece of nonsense – deliberately so. It’s a reflection of our youth and immaturity.
The festival is happening from March 5th to the 9th in various spots around Paris, such as the Grand Action theater. Additionally, it features an industry program and co-production workshop at CNC and the Institut Suedois. Tributes were paid to Lars von Trier and Aki Kaurismäki through screenings of “Breaking the Waves” and “Le Havre.” The movie selection included “Love,” which debuted at Venice (and was followed by the Berlinale Golden Bear winner “Dreams [Sex Love]”); Baltasar Kormákur’s “Touch,” Eirik Svensson’s “Safe House,” Lilja Ingolfsdottir’s “Loveable,” and Frida Kempff’s “The Swedish Topedo,” among other films.
Filmmaker, playwright, and actor Mark Kassen, who has been nominated for both Golden Globe and Emmy awards, is the head of Like Minded Entertainment and a co-founder of the civic engagement platform A Starting Point. Among his notable works as a film director and producer are “Puncture” featuring Chris Evans, “Bernard and Doris” starring Ralph Fiennes and Susan Sarandon for HBO, and the movie “Before We Go,” which stars Chris Evans.
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Mark Kassen, a multiple award-nominated filmmaker, playwright, and actor, is the founder of Like Minded Entertainment and co-founder of civic engagement platform A Starting Point. His feature films as a director and producer include “Puncture” starring Chris Evans, “Bernard and Doris” for HBO with Ralph Fiennes and Susan Sarandon, and “Before We Go,” featuring Chris Evans again.
In 2024, Abbasi’s fourth film, titled “The Apprentice,” had its premiere in the Competition section at the Cannes Film Festival, making it his third film selected for this prestigious event. Starring Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, and Maria Bakalova, the movie chronicles Donald Trump’s journey through the real estate world during the ’80s under the tutelage of lawyer Roy Cohn. Despite facing difficulties in securing mainstream distributors, it garnered noticeable attention throughout this awards season. Notably, it was nominated for two Oscars, two Golden Globes, three BAFTAs, and three Independent Spirit Awards, with Abbasi himself receiving a nomination for Best Director.