Production countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production companies: filmscience, MUBI
Overview
In a sedate corner of Massachusetts circa 1970, an unemployed carpenter turned amateur art thief plans his first big heist. When things go haywire, his life unravels.
Ridley Scott Says Hollywood’s ‘S**t’ Movies Have Driven Him to Watching His Own Films
John Phillips / Getty ImagesVirtuoso director Sir Ridley Scott says so much “s--t” is spewing out of Hollywood that he’s been forced to start rewatching his old movies. The Brit mastermind behind Gladiator was speaking at BFI Southbank in London on Sunday when he bemoaned the quality of contemporary releases. “The quantity of movies that are made today, literally globally—millions. Not thousands, millions... and most of it is s--t,” he said, according to Metro. The 87-year-old said he was being forced back into his own archives as a result. “We’re drowning in mediocrity,” he said. “And so what I do—it’s a horrible thing—but I’ve started watching my own movies, and actually they’re pretty good! And also, they don’t age. I watched Black Hawk [Down] the other night and I thought, ‘How in the hell did I manage to do that?’” The brain behind Alien and Blade Runner said modern films are too focused on effects at the cost of great storytelling. “I think a lot of films today are saved and made more expensive by digital effects, because what they haven’t got is a great thing on paper first,” he said. “Get it on paper!”Read it at MetroRead more at The Daily Beast.
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All 286 of Taylor Swift’s Songs, Ranked
From teen country tracks to synth-pop anthems and rare covers, a comprehensive assessment of her one-of-a-kind songbook.
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The Highest-Grossing Concert Movies Of All Time At The U.S. Box Office – Photo Gallery
Taylor Swift: ‘The Eras Tour’ concert film became the highest-grossing concert film of all time, earning an impressive $180 million domestically since its debut on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Swift has returned to the box office, with her latest film, Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, earning $33 million domestically during [...]
