THE HUNTUniversal Studios | 2019 | 90 min | Rated RDirected by Craig Zobel BUY: $14.99RENT: $5.99 BR: $22.96DVD: $17.96 BR: $22.99DVD: $19.99 BR: $22.99DVD: $17.99 BR: $22.96DVD: $17.96 OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS In this subversive satire, a group of elites gather for the very first time at a remote Manor House to hunt ordinary Americans for sport. But the elites’ master plan is about to … Read More Tuesday Releases: The Hunt
BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLJUNE 4, 2020 “You actually believed we were hunting human beings for sport.” — Athena (Hilary Swank) Beyond anything it had to say politically, one thing “The Hunt” achieves is showing just how badass Betty Gilpin is as an actress. Yes, she’s been kicking ass on Netflix’s “GLOW” as she throws down in the squared circle, but here, she takes it up … Read More Movie Review: The Hunt (2020)
<Click film’s poster to see info/trailer> STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Directed By: J.J. AbramsStudio: Walt Disney Pictures & LucasfilmTheatrical Release: December 20, 2019 The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more as Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron’s journey continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle commences. Starring: Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, … Read More Friday Digital Releases: Onward, The Invisible Man, & Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker
MARCH 13-15, 2020 BIGGEST WEEKEND: “ONWARD”$10,601,952 RUNNER-UP: “BLOODSHOT”$9,176,695 BIGGEST PER THEATER AVERAGE: “BLOODSHOT”$3,207 per 2,861 theaters BIGGEST PERCENTAGE INCREASE: “THE INVISIBLE MAN”-61.1% THIS TIME LAST YEAR (2019): “CAPTAIN MARVEL” (WEEK 2)$67,988,130 NEXT WEEKEND: ??? – 1 – – 2 – – 3 – – 4 – – 5 – – 6 – – 7 – – 8 – – 9 – – 10 – … Read More Weekend Box Office: “Onward” Still on Top as Coronavirus Closes Theaters
<Click film’s poster to see info/trailer> BLOODSHOT Directed By: David S. F. WilsonStudio: Columbia Pictures Based on the bestselling comic book, Vin Diesel stars as Ray Garrison, a soldier recently killed in action and brought back to life as the superhero Bloodshot by the RST corporation. With an army of nanotechnology in his veins, he’s an unstoppable force — stronger than ever and able … Read More Theatrical Releases: Bloodshot, The Hunt, & I Still Believe
THE HUNT (2019) SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 DIRECTED BY: CRAIG ZOBEL Official Synopsis: Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing. They don’t know where they are, or how they got there. They don’t know they’ve been chosen – for a very specific purpose – The Hunt. Starring: Emma Roberts, Justin Hartley, Hilary Swank, Glenn Howerton, Ike Barinholtz, Betty Gilpin, and Amy Madigan Screenplay By: Nick … Read More New Trailer: The Hunt (2019) — Official Trailer #2
THE HUNT (2019) SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 DIRECTED BY: CRAIG ZOBEL Official Synopsis: Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing. They don’t know where they are, or how they got there. They don’t know they’ve been chosen – for a very specific purpose – The Hunt. Starring: Emma Roberts, Justin Hartley, Hilary Swank, Glenn Howerton, Ike Barinholtz, Betty Gilpin, and Amy Madigan Screenplay By: Nick … Read More New Trailer: The Hunt — Official Teaser Trailer #1
THE HUNT BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLFEBRUARY 15, 2014 Evoking one of the most emotionally conflicted responses I have ever had during a film, Thomas Vinterberg’s latest foreign-language film, “The Hunt” will have you yelling at the screen in no time. Some films benefit from keeping its secrets until the very end, playing close to the chest, and shocking audiences with reveals. “The Hunt” is an … Read More Quick Review: The Hunt (2013)
Denmark What a passionate year for the Best Foreign Language Feature category. Already with two strong frontrunners including “The Broken Circle Breakdown” and now “The Hunt”, it will be hard to place a sure fire winner before the actual awards. “The Hunt” is Thomas Vinterberg’s latest film, which sees a Kindergarten teacher played by Mads Mikkelsen accused of sexual misconduct by his best friend’s … Read More 2014 Oscars Challenge: [19] The Hunt – One Nomination
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: 9 FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILMS A few surprises come out of the Foreign Language Feature being shortlisted, especially with no love for Saudi Arabia’s first feature film ever “Wadjda” as well as previous winner Asghar Farhadi and his new film “The Past” starring Bérénice Bejo. I’m disappointed not to see “The Wall” or “Renoir” in the final cut. Regardless, we are left … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 9 Foreign Language Features Shortlisted for 86th Academy Awards
DECEMBER 10TH, 2013 FAST AND FURIOUS 6 // Had you told me twelve years ago that “The Fast and the Furious” would be one of the highest grossing action franchises, let alone still going, I may not have believed you. Not that I didn’t have faith in the future of the characters or the story, but it’s just such a surprise and when “Fast … Read More Tuesday Releases: Despicable Me 2 & Fast and Furious 6
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: 76 FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILMS Afghanistan, “Wajma – An Afghan Love Story,” Barmak Akram Albania, “Agon,” Robert Budina Argentina, “The German Doctor,” Lucía Puenzo Australia, “The Rocket,” Kim Mordaunt Austria, “The Wall,” Julian Pölsler ** Azerbaijan, “Steppe Man,” Shamil Aliyev Bangladesh, “Television,” Mostofa Sarwar Farooki Belgium, “The Broken Circle Breakdown,” Felix van Groeningen ** Bosnia and Herzegovina, “An Episode in … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 76 Foreign Language Features Shortlisted for 86th Academy Awards
