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Tag: j.c. chandor

KRAVEN THE HUNTER Sony Pictures + Columbia PicturesDirected by J. C. ChandorOctober 6, 2023 Overview Russian immigrant Sergei Kravinoff is on a mission to prove that he is the greatest hunter in the world. CASTAaron Taylor-JohnsonAriana DeBoseFred HechingerAlessandro NivolaChristopher AbbottRussell Crowe WRITERSArt MarcumMatt HollowayRichard WenkStan Lee (based on)Steve Ditko (based on) PRODUCERSAvi AradMatt TolmachDavid Householter CINEMATOGRAPHYBen Davis EDITORCraig Wood COSTUME DESIGNSammy Sheldon Aaron Taylor-Johnson“Avengers: … Read More Official Trailer: Kraven The Hunter

November 13, 2013 + For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration 2013: All Is Lost

by Christopher Haskell

J.C. Chandor is no stranger to the Academy Awards, having garnered a nomination for his writing work on “Margin Call”. Now he lands in the directing chair, bringing this one man show to fruition. Robert Redford stars as the sailor lost at sea after his sailboat hits a dropped freighter full of shoes. Determined to survive, Redford delivers one of the most powerful performances … Read More For Your Consideration 2013: All Is Lost

November 3, 2013 + 4 Star Reviews, Quick Reviews

Quick Review: All Is Lost (2013)

by Christopher Haskell

ALL IS LOST BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLNOVEMBER 3, 2013 Starring only Robert Redford, “All Is Lost” wastes no time settling the viewer into the lost at sea adventure that awaits. As Redford tackles a hole in his boat, giant waves from unbearable storms, and the loneliness that comes from being stranded by one’s self, director J.C. Chandor (“Margin Call”) explores the human psyche and the … Read More Quick Review: All Is Lost (2013)

January 28, 2012 + 2012 Oscars Challenge

2012 Oscars Challenge: [7] Margin Call & Original Screenplay

by Christopher Haskell

[39 OUT OF 46 FILMS REMAINING]-[30 DAYS TO OSCARS] For starters, it should be known that developing a screenplay with even one truly formed character is a difficult task, let alone developing an entire ensemble in one coherent piece of writing. J.C. Chandor writes and directs this masterful film, a first for the writer/director in both regards, and he makes it look easy. Chandor’s … Read More 2012 Oscars Challenge: [7] Margin Call & Original Screenplay