Looks like Ryan Gosling is joining Harrison Ford in new 'Blade Runner' sequel

Posted by · 11:55 am · April 16th, 2015

Denis Villeneuve’s “Blade Runner” sequel gets more intriguing as Ryan Gosling appears to be joining the cast.

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Ryan Gosling's 'Lost River' is finally on its way but remember, you're supposed to hate it

Posted by · 9:00 am · February 4th, 2015

Ryan Gosling’s “Lost River” is coming to SXSW in March and then to theaters in limited release and for digital download on April 10.

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Saoirse Ronan on 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' and taking direction from Ryan Gosling

Posted by · 2:30 pm · November 18th, 2013

We talk to 19-year-old actress Saoirse Ronan about playing a more typical teen than she’s accustomed to in Kevin Macdonald’s “How I Live Now.” The Oscar nominee also gives us some reflections from the sets of Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and Ryan Gosling’s “How to Catch a Monster.”

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Saoirse Ronan compares Wes Anderson vs. Ryan Gosling behind the camera

Posted by · 1:19 am · September 17th, 2013

Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan discusses working with Wes Anderson on the upcoming “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and first time filmmaker Ryan Gosling on “How To Catch A Monster.”

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Derek Cianfrance on the anxiety of legacy in 'The Place Beyond the Pines'

Posted by · 3:21 pm · August 2nd, 2013

Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance talks about the visual grammar of his triptych “The Place Beyond the Pines,” his vision in filling out a talented cast and why he wanted to make a film about legacy.

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Tell us what you thought of 'Only God Forgives'

Posted by · 9:33 am · July 19th, 2013

Nicolas Winding Refn’s “Drive” follow-up hits theaters and VOD this weekend.

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'Only God Forgives' wins top honors at Sydney Film Fest

Posted by · 11:45 am · June 17th, 2013

The divisive thriller beat Sarah Polley’s ‘Stories We Tell,’ among others.

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Cannes Review: 'Only God Forgives' is a sleek, virtually non-narrative blood ballet

Posted by · 5:05 am · May 22nd, 2013

Come for the Gosling-Refn reunion, stay for the craft and Kristin Scott Thomas.

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WB picks up Ryan Gosling's 'How to Catch a Monster' with Christina Hendricks

Posted by · 10:37 am · May 10th, 2013

The Cannes market has landed its first sale before anyone has even arrived in the south of France as Ryan Gosling’s “How to Catch a Monster,” which is currently filming, has been acquired by Warner Bros. for domestic release.

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Gosling and Scott Thomas whet our appetite in new clips for 'Only God Forgives'

Posted by · 1:30 pm · April 29th, 2013

Is the classy British star the secret weapon of Nicolas Winding Refn’s latest?

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US and France dominate a big-name Cannes Film Festival lineup

Posted by · 4:15 am · April 18th, 2013

One woman makes this year’s Competition – but not the one we were expecting.

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Ryan Gosling wants to fight in the trailer for Nicolas Winding Refn's 'Only God Forgives'

Posted by · 3:31 pm · April 3rd, 2013

Will we see this one at Cannes?

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10 films we're most hoping to see at the Cannes Film Festival

Posted by · 4:45 pm · March 25th, 2013

From Asghar Farhadi to Nicolas Winding Refn, we’re counting on a diverse slate.

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The 'Drive' that binds

Posted by · 8:33 am · December 28th, 2011

As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves in the midst of the season’s superlative train. Most of the critics have had their say, and one film that has done incredibly well on the circuit is Nicolas Winding Refn’s “Drive.” It’s also the only film shared by four top 10 lists here at HitFix. Why, I wonder? What is it about this film that manages to bridge gaps like that?

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Dublin critics like 'Drive'

Posted by · 7:59 pm · December 21st, 2011

The Dublin Film Critics Circle is the latest critics group to name year-end superlatives, and “Drive” was clearly a favorite, taking Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. Jessica Chastain won Best Actress for her performance in “The Tree of Life.”

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'The Artist' leads with six Golden Globe nods, Spielberg snubbed

Posted by · 4:27 am · December 15th, 2011

‘The Descendants’ and ‘The Help’ followed with five nominations apiece, but it’s George Clooney’s “The Ides of March,” with four, that is the morning’s big comeback kid.

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Off the Carpet: Against the grain of dystopic claims

Posted by · 9:33 am · December 13th, 2011

There is a film I can talk about, a film I can’t talk about and a bunch of precursor awards that have faded into an indistinguishable blur. Let’s try to make some sense out of the week’s shenanigans.

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'Take Shelter' leads Detroit critics nods

Posted by · 3:03 pm · December 11th, 2011

“Take Shelter” leads the Detroit critics’ nominees with five mentions, the odd one out in a Best Picture lineup heavy on established critical favorites.

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