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.
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.
The movie ‘Mickey 17’ is as unruly and complicated as it is grand. Just like other films by Bong Joon-Ho, it brims with intricate concepts. It occasionally provides some good chuckles, but falls short of the humor it aims for. The lavish world Bong constructs doesn’t quite meet its potential. Regrettably, the storyline is overly prolonged and suffers from inconsistent pacing, ranging from hasty to sluggish. In essence, ‘Mickey 17’ is a grand chaos.
In “Mickey 17,” Robert Pattinson takes on a unique role, portraying several copies of the same character who meet untimely deaths, directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Bong Joon Ho (of “Parasite” fame). The R-rated sci-fi film, produced by Warner Bros., has already grossed $2.5 million at the box office during its Thursday previews.
Initially, we were informed that the series would return for its third season, however, it wasn’t disclosed until now that this would be its last. As per Amazon, the finale is slated to air in July; nevertheless, a specific premiere date remains undecided at the moment of this post. The final season will encompass 11 episodes in total.
The Russo Brothers, in collaboration with writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, seem to underestimate the blueprint provided by their source material when it comes to character development and creating an immersive world. Given their past successful adaptations of Marvel’s comic-book properties in films like Captain America and Avengers, it’s surprising that this particular material didn’t suit them better. They present shallow portrayals of sibling relationships, as well as themes related to tech fear and corporate misconduct, and their additional ideas seem devoid of depth or emotional impact.
The renowned filmmaker behind “A Touch of Sin” and “Ash Is the Purest White,” who is also a frequent attendee at Cannes, founder of Fabula Entertainment and Xstream Pictures, has teamed up with seasoned distributor Tian Qi to establish Unknown Pleasures Pictures, a fresh venture dedicated to film acquisition and distribution.