Eddie Murphy Kills at Black Cinema Celebration
When Eddie Murphy gets up on stage and grabs a microphone, you wouldn’t expect anything less than the audience rolling on the floor laughing with what comes out of his mouth. That was exactly the scenario Monday night at the Landmark Theaters Annex in Los Angeles as Murphy was honored with the Career Achievement Award at the Celebration of Black Cinema event presented by the Critics Choice Association. The event lauded not only three...
The ‘Fight Club’ Part of Edward Norton’s ‘Motherless Brooklyn’
“Motherless Brooklyn” has been in Edward Norton’s head for years, since he read the galleys of the 1999 novel written by Jonathan Lethem. Flashing back to that era, 1999 also marked the release of “Fight Club,” the David Fincher film in which Norton starred alongside Brad Pitt in what has grown into a beloved cult classic. Audiences will soon see what Norton has done with “Motherless Brooklyn,” which he directs and stars as the lead...
Elton John Wouldn’t Change a Thing About ‘Rocketman’
First the movie. Now the book. Sir Elton John is in revelatory mode, or as he puts it: Ask me anything. That’s what the 72-year-old mega music star and philanthropist told Dexter Fletcher, the director of “Rocketman,” which chronicles his unhappy childhood, his rise to fame and his struggles with the excesses that come with superstardom. He said the same thing to actor Taron Egerton, who portrays him in the feature film, which opened...
‘Joker’ Filmmakers Explore Some of its Mysteries
It’s already one of the most talked-about films of the year, and after the prohibition of reporters asking any questions on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of “Joker” two weeks ago, the filmmakers are doing a lot of talking about it. “Joker,” based on DC Comics characters created by Bob Kane and starring the sure-to-be-nominated Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, hit theaters October 4 and topped the box office again this...
Creators Delve into the Psychology of ‘Ad Astra’
James Gray and Ethan gross knew exactly what they wanted when they set out to write the sci-fi film “Ad Astra,” which stars Brad Pitt and Tommy Lee Jones as father-son space explorers who may never find what they’re looking for. After a recent screening of the film, which opened September 20, the filmmakers did a deep dive into their own personal history as they gave insights into the development of the movie and their thoughts on...
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