sony picture classics – No Bad Movie

GLENN CLOSE“The Wife” Director: Björn RungeProducers: Rosalie Swedlin, Meta Louise Foldager, Piers Tempest, Piodor Gustafsson, and Claudia BluemhubeWriters: Jane AndersonBased On: “The Wife” by Meg WolitzerCinematography: Ulf BrantåsEditor: Lena RungeComposer: Jocelyn PookDistributors: Sony Pictures ClassicsRelease Date: August 17, 2018Run-time: 100 minutes CHARACTER SYNOPSIS: Glenn Close plays Joan Archer, a wife questioning her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he … Read More 2019 Oscars Challenge: [1] “The Wife” – Best Actress in a Leading Role

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November 25, 2011 + For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration 2011: “A Separation”

by Christopher Haskell

Iran’s submission for the Academy Awards’ Best Foreign Film, “A Separation” has already won the top award at the Berlin International Film Festival (the Golden Bear) becoming the first Iranian film to win the award. Having won such an award and being picked up for distribution by Sony Picture Classics makes this film a front-runner for gaining the coveted nomination. BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM … Read More For Your Consideration 2011: “A Separation”

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November 25, 2011 + For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration 2011: “Higher Ground”

by Christopher Haskell

Vera Farmiga takes her first leap from acting to directing and though I am sure her efforts are valiant, I do not see this film going very far at this year’s Academy Awards, probably not getting nominated for any awards. BEST PICTURE Produced by Claude Dal Farra, Renn Hawkey, Caryl Hugo, Matthew Parker BEST DIRECTOR Vera Farmiga BEST ACTRESS Vera Farmiga BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR … Read More For Your Consideration 2011: “Higher Ground”

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November 25, 2011 + For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration 2011: “The Guard”

by Christopher Haskell

Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle are definitely established and enjoyable actors, but are they good enough to a) be nominated for Academy Awards and b) win those nominations. My answer would be “no” to each one, but any exposure for this film, as it is being considered, is good for business. FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IN ALL CATEGORIES including BEST ACTOR Brendan Gleeson BEST SUPPORTING … Read More For Your Consideration 2011: “The Guard”

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November 25, 2011 + For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration 2011: “Take Shelter”

by Christopher Haskell

Winning the 50th Critics’ Week Grand Prix at Cannes Film Festival, “Take Shelter” is one of my many anticipated films of the year, starring Michael Shannon in yet another Jeff Nichols directed film (the two paired in “Shotgun Stories”). Both Nichols’ writing and Shannon’s are gaining attention, though may I point out that Jessica Chastain is being considered in her fourth film of the … Read More For Your Consideration 2011: “Take Shelter”

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November 25, 2011 + For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration 2011: “Midnight In Paris”

by Christopher Haskell

Here are some numbers for you: Woody Allen has won three Academy Awards (two for “Annie Hall” for Directing and Screenplay and one for “Hannah and Her Sisters” for Screenplay). Allen has been nominated a total of 21 times: 14 as a screenwriter, six as a director, and one as an actor. Allen has been nominated for screenwriting Academy Awards (Original Screenplay mind you) … Read More For Your Consideration 2011: “Midnight In Paris”

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November 25, 2011 + For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration 2011: “A Dangerous Method”

by Christopher Haskell

Yet another film that simply screams Academy Awards. The pieces are all there. Period pieces are normally revered by the Academy and depicting Sigmund Freud, a prominent figure, who has had very little exposure on the big screen helps this film out immensely. Viggo Mortensen is a seasoned actor, having been nominated for an Academy Award before (for “Eastern Promises”, yet another David Cronenberg … Read More For Your Consideration 2011: “A Dangerous Method”

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November 25, 2011 + For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration 2011: “Carnage”

by Christopher Haskell

Politics involving Roman Polanski aside, “Carnage” is the first film of his that I have genuinely been excited to see and credit has to go to casting. First off, Christoph Waltz in anything is great and seeing him take a comedic role like this and seemingly knocking it out of the park continues to drive my admiration for him. John C. Reilly and Jodie … Read More For Your Consideration 2011: “Carnage”

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November 25, 2011 + For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration 2011: “The Skin I Live In”

by Christopher Haskell

“The Skin I Live In” has received phenomenal reviews thus far and I look forward to viewing it. Though it is unclear what exactly is being considered from this film, the main focus of the ads are for Original Score. I cannot imagine, however, that Antonio Banderas and Elena Anaya would not be considered for their performances as well. FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IN ALL … Read More For Your Consideration 2011: “The Skin I Live In”