Controversy-plagued western “Jane Got a Gun” starring Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton and Ewan McGregor has been slated for release on August 29, 2014.
Troubled Natalie Portman western 'Jane Got a Gun' gets release date
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:25 pm · November 25th, 2013
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'Jane Got a Gun' producers sue director Lynne Ramsay
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:42 pm · November 5th, 2013
It has seemed almost too quiet on the “Jane Got a Gun” front as of late. But beneath the surface, things have been tumultuous. And things just got uglier.
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Kidman, Lee, Ramsay and Waltz among those joining Spielberg on Cannes jury
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:18 am · April 24th, 2013
There are more female filmmakers on the jury than in Competition.
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Cannes Directors' Fortnight lineup includes new film by Alejandro Jodorowsky
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:35 pm · April 23rd, 2013
Sundance horror hit ‘We Are What We Are’ also makes the grade.
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'Warrior' director Gavin O'Connor takes over on 'Jane Got a Gun'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:28 am · March 20th, 2013
A swift replacement following Lynne Ramsay’s shock departure.
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Lynne Ramsay quits Natalie Portman western 'Jane Got a Gun' on day one of shooting
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:55 am · March 19th, 2013
Chalk this up as some instantly legendary Hollywood news. Lynne Ramsey has walked off of the production of Natalie Portman western “Jane Got a Gun” on day one of shooting out in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As Mike Fleming writes in his exclusive report, directors leaving production is hardly unheard of, but not showing up on the very first day is a bit, uh, unique.
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From Emmanuelle Riva to David O. Russell, mixed signals from BAFTA keep the race alive
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:54 pm · February 10th, 2013
Well, except Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress…
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Roundup: Are the Academy's new doc rules really democratic?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:12 am · October 4th, 2012
Also: A kinky year at the movies, and Ramsay to send ‘Moby Dick’ into space.
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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Director
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:45 am · February 22nd, 2012
As was the case last year, this year’s Best Director race pits one foreign first-time nominee against a quartet of more established American auteurs — will the outsider emerge victorious again? We examine who will win, and who should.
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My dream Oscar ballot: part two
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:55 pm · January 22nd, 2012
Guy Lodge’s wishlist for Tuesday’s Oscar nominations continues with a look at the major categories. Films mentioned range from “Weekend” to “Drive” to “Bridesmaids.”
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A night at the London Critics' Circle Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:08 am · January 20th, 2012
“The Artist” was top dog at the London critics’ swanky black-tie bash last night, but there was plenty of love for “A Separation” and assorted British indies too.
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Round-up: The missing makeup nominee from 'The Iron Lady'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:47 am · January 19th, 2012
Also: Designing ‘Potter’ and exhausting Uggie
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Alliance of Women Film Journalists go with 'The Artist,' Hazanavicius
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:37 am · January 10th, 2012
The Alliance of Women Film Journalists has revealed its list of winners in 30 (!) categories after announcing a slate of nominees recently. The big winner in the traditional categories was “The Artist,” which won Best PIcture and Best Director.
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'Tyrannosaur' wins top prize as British Independent Film Awards spread the love
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:47 am · December 4th, 2011
Paddy Considine’s gritty directorial debut upset the likes of “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” and “Shame” to win top honors at the UK’s answer to the Spirit Awards, and took three awards overall — though there was something for everyone at tonight’s ceremony in London.
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'We Need To Talk About Kevin' takes gold at London fest
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:47 am · October 27th, 2011
On the penultimate night of the BFI London Film Festival, Lynne Ramsay’s “We Need to Talk About Kevin” became the first British winner of the fest’s Best Film award. Other winners included “Las Acacias” and Werner Herzog’s “Into the Abyss.”
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Oscarweb Round-up: Altair and Ezio find a home at Sony
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:07 am · October 21st, 2011
In today’s round-up, the film rights for “Assassin’s Creed” land at Sony, the “Martha Marcy May Marlene” crew makes the press rounds and Jude Law sticks up for investigative journalists — despite playing the worst of their kind in “Contagion.”
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