Justin Kurzel’s imagery pops in the UK trailer for “Macbeth” starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard.
All hail Michael Fassbender's possessed 'Macbeth' in gorgeous new trailer
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 9:30 am · June 4th, 2015
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Review: Michael Fassbender descends into a fog of madness in ‘Macbeth’
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 9:55 am · May 23rd, 2015
Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard are superb and Justin Kurzel’s imagery is striking, but the new “Macbeth” feels a trifle thin.
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Michael Fassbender says his 'Macbeth' is suffering from PTSD
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 3:20 am · May 23rd, 2015
Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard discuss their roles and fears in playing Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Justin Kurzel’s new adaptation of the classic William Shakespeare play.
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The deification of 'Steve Jobs' begins with first look teaser trailer
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:17 pm · May 17th, 2015
Universal Pictures has released a first look teaser at this fall’s hotly anticipated biopic “Steve Jobs.”
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'Inherent Vice' femme fatale Katherine Waterston lands Steve Jobs biopic
Posted by Matt Patches · 6:32 am · December 24th, 2014
If you don’t know Katherine Waterston yet, you will. She just landed a role opposite Michael Fassbender in Danny Boyle’s next film.
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'12 Years a Slave' rules Online critics awards, nabs three acting wins
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:00 am · December 16th, 2013
The Online Film Critics Society showed a lot of love to “12 Years a Slave” in their voting, as the film claimed Best Picture and three acting awards. “Gravity,” however, once more pipped it to Best Director.
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'12 Years a Slave' wins big with Kansas City film critics
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:34 pm · December 15th, 2013
The Kansas City Film Critics Circle has tapped Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave” as the year’s best, falling in line with a number of regional critics as of late.
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First Look: Michael Fassbender and Keira Knightley highlight Sundance 2014 Premieres
Posted by chris-eggertsen · 5:17 pm · December 9th, 2013
What do Shailene Woodley, Ryan Reynolds, Nick Offerman, Amy Poehler, Elizabeth Banks and Michael Fassbender have in common? They’re all starring in films chosen in the Premieres section at Sundance 2014.
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Roundup: Hans Zimmer on the Oscars and a life in movies
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:53 am · November 6th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, composer Hans Zimmer reflects on his storied, diverse career as he chases his second Oscar for “12 Years a Slave.” Meanwhile, Emma Thompson is the subject of a BAFTA tribute — and why are studios so reluctant to campaign two leads in a movie?
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Tell us what you thought of 'The Counselor'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:39 am · October 25th, 2013
Ridley Scott’s star-studded thriller has split the critics, but what do you say?
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Tell us what you thought of '12 Years a Slave'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:26 am · October 18th, 2013
The much-discussed Oscar favorite opens in limited release today.
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Roundup: Michael Fassbender too busy for an Oscar campaign
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:38 am · October 15th, 2013
Also: ‘Fifty Shades’ gains an Oscar winner, and is 2013 a classic movie year?
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The Long Shot: Two shades of Britain
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:47 am · October 9th, 2013
Two of this year’s Oscar hopefuls show the UK industry at a crossroads.
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Telluride: On the beauty and barbarity of sure-fire Oscar contender '12 Years a Slave'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:11 pm · August 31st, 2013
TELLURIDE, Colo. – Fox Searchlight was smart to get into business with filmmaker Steve McQueen two years ago when, not long after screening his last film, “Shame,” here at the Telluride Film Festival, they acquired it for distribution. Further dividends will be paid in the sterling accomplishment of “12 Years a Slave,” to be sure.
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Review: Powerful '12 Years A Slave' won't turn away from the brutality of slavery
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 11:02 pm · August 30th, 2013
Chiwetel Ejiofor is exceptional in Steve McQueen’s powerful “12 Years A Slave,” the true story of Solomon Northrup, a free man kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841.
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'Macbeth' gets a new Lady, as Marion Cotillard replaces Natalie Portman
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:18 pm · August 21st, 2013
Michael Fassbender still in place to play the tormented Scot.
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Has Michael Fassbender been bad, asks trailer for Ridley Scott's 'The Counselor'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:35 am · August 7th, 2013
Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem also star.
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'12 Years a Slave' trailer drops with looks at Chiwetel Ejiofor, Brad Pitt and Michael Fassbender
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:29 pm · July 15th, 2013
A trailer has been released for Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave” and boy does it reveal a lush, meticulously designed world.
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