ZOE on PRIME VIDEO Two artificial intelligence films land in the top spots this week, with the winner going to Drake Doremus’ new film “Zoe,” starring Ewan McGregor and Lea Seydoux. The film follows an A.I. and its creator as they navigate the complex emotions that come with falling in love with what is essentially a machine. The other film is Alex Garland’s Academy … Read More Stream Guide: Zoe & Ex Machina (July 27th, 2018)
EX MACHINA Written by Alex Garland FILM SYNOPSIS: Twenty-something computer programmer Caleb wins a contest to spend a week at the isolated home of his boss, the CEO of the Internet’s largest provider. Caleb is thrilled to meet Nathan, whom he idolizes, but quickly learns the real reason for his presence: to administer a Turing test that judges the consciousness and abilities of Ava, … Read More 2016 Oscars Challenge: [18] “Ex Machina” – Best Original Screenplay
EX MACHINA Andrew Whitehurst, Paul Norris, Mark Ardington and Sara Bennett The biggest visual effect that “Ex Machina” takes part in is turning actress Alicia Vikander into an Artificial Intelligence robot, with a human face, but a robotic body. As shown in the featurette, the creators stayed away from green screens as much as possible as to be able to film in a real … Read More 2016 Oscars Challenge: [18] “Ex Machina” – Best Visual Effects
“EX MACHINA” {click each category for individual look} // Produced by Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich //Directed by Alex Garland // // Dated Viewed: Friday, January 29th, 2016 // AMAZON PRIME // 24 films – 31 days //
ALICIA VIKANDER “The Danish Girl” OscarsⓇ Nominated Role: Alicia Vikander plays Gerda, a painter in the 1920s who wrestles with her course of action when her husband reveals his desire to live as a woman. A brilliant young actress, Alicia Vikander first caught my eye in the Academy Award nominated “Anna Karenina” in 2012. Despite playing the very supporting role of Kitty, alongside Domhnall Gleeson, … Read More 2016 Oscars Challenge: [11] “The Danish Girl” – Best Supporting Actress
Excellence in Contemporary Film “Beasts Of No Nation” – Jenny Eagan “Joy” – Michael Wilkinson “Kingsman: The Secret Service” – Arianne Phillips “The Martian” – Janty Yates “Youth” – Carlo Poggioli Excellence in Period Film “Brooklyn” – Odile Dicks-Mireaux “Carol” – Sandy Powell “Crimson Peak” – Kate Hawley “The Danish Girl” – Paco Delgado “Trumbo” – Daniel Orlandi Excellence in Fantasy Film “Cinderella” – … Read More Oscars Watch: 18th Annual Costume Design Guild Nominees
NOMINEES FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A FEATURE FILM IN 2015: 1. PERIOD FILM “Bridge Of Spies,” Adam Stockhausen “Crimson Peak,” Thomas E. Sanders “The Danish Girl,” Eve Stewart “The Revenant,” Jack Fisk “Trumbo,” Mark Ricker 2. FANTASY FILM “Cinderella,” Dante Ferretti “Jurassic World,” Edward Verreaux “Mad Max: Fury Road,” Colin Gibson “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Rick Carter & Darren Gilford “Tomorrowland,” … Read More Oscars Watch: 20th Annual Art Directors Guild Award Nominees
The Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures “The Big Short” “Bridge Of Spies” “Brooklyn” “Ex Machina” “Mad Max: Fury Road” “The Martian” “The Revenant” “Sicario” “Spotlight” “Straight Outta Compton” The Award for Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures “Anomalisa” “The Good Dinosaur” “Inside Out” “Minions” “The Peanuts Movie” The Award for Outstanding Producer of Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures “Amy” “The Hunting … Read More Oscars Watch: 27th Annual Producers Guild of America Award Nominees
Ten films continue on the journey for being the final five for Best Visual Effects. Both Marvel films released this year, “Ant-Man” and “The Avengers: Age Of Ultron” are honored as are the favorites “Jurassic World,” “The Martian,” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. “Ex Machina” could find itself a nomination if it rallies the support. But “Mad Max: Fury Road with all it’s … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 10 Visual Effects Shortlisted for 88th Academy Awards
JULY 14TH, 2015 New Releases Clouds Of Sils Maria Ex Machina Goodbye To All That It Follows The Longest Ride Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 The Salt Of The Earth The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel X-Men Days of Future Past: The Rogue Cut
As recent and inspiring as this story may be, “Desert Dancer” is one of those films that feels too produced and too by the book to really feel like anything special. Set in 2009 Iran and telling the true story of Afshin Ghaffarian from a young boy who is disciplined in school for getting caught dancing (which is banned) to becoming a young man … Read More Theatrical Releases: The Longest Ride & Ex Machina
