Martine Olivier, Author at The Playlist

‘The Favourite’: Emma Stone, Olivia Colman & Yorgos Lanthimos Talk “Bizarre” Rehearsals, CGI Rabbits & More [NYFF]

October 1, 2018 1:07 pm

In his latest effort, Yorgos Lanthimos takes on 18th-century royalty with "The Favourite," a dark comedy loosely based on the story of Queen Anne of England and her closest confidants: the Lady Sarah (Rachel We...

New York Film Festival: 15 Must-See Films To Watch

Martine Olivier

September 24, 2018 2:34 pm

Features, Festivals, News

The 56th Annual New York Film Festival is upon us once again, gifting the cinematic landscape with thrilling and compelling films carefully curated from all over the world. Last year’s favorites included “Call...

‘Cut Throat City’ Trailer: RZA Is Back With A Crime Thriller Set During Aftermath Of Hurricane Katrina

Martine Olivier

July 23, 2018 9:39 am

News, Trailers

RZA, leader of the legendary rap group Wu-Tang Clan, is jumping back into the movie game with his newest endeavor: "Cut Throat City" a heist film set in the lower ninth ward of New Orleans during Hurricane Katr...

Jodie Foster & Rosemarie DeWitt Talk ‘Black Mirror’ Episode ‘Arkangel’

Martine Olivier

December 13, 2017 4:36 pm

News

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Netflix anthology series "Black Mirror" has challenged audiences to take a new look at the world around them, and the intriguing Jodie Foster-directed season four episode "Arkangel" is no different. Foster and ...

Margot Robbie On The Blistering Madness Of ‘I,Tonya’

Martine Olivier

December 1, 2017 2:30 pm

News

Margot Robbie and Sebastian Stan are ready to set the industry ablaze with their new film "I, Tonya," based on the story of Tonya Harding's life, figure skating career and subsequent "incident" involving Nancy ...

‘The Shape of Water’: Guillermo Del Toro Talks His “Love Letter To Love And Cinema”

Martine Olivier

November 28, 2017 2:31 pm

News

"The Shape of Water" is being tapped as the definitive adult fairy-tale of our time. Guillermo del Toro is crossing over into icon status for his command of the fantasy genre with films like "Pan's Labyrinth," ...

Greta Gerwig & Spike Jonze Discuss The Relatable Nature Of ‘Lady Bird’

Martine Olivier

November 21, 2017 4:42 pm

News

Greta Gerwig and Spike Jonze sat down recently following a screening of Gerwig's directorial debut film "Lady Bird" to talk about the film, the road to getting it made and what themes in her own life helped to ...

‘Call Me By Your Name’ Cast Call The Movie “The Vacation No One Wanted To End”

Martine Olivier

November 19, 2017 4:26 pm

News

Luca Guadagnino, Armie Hammer and Timothee Chalamet have nearly traveled the globe promoting their awards season hit “Call Me By Your Name” and there's almost no end in sight. “We’ve been doing this since Sunda...

Todd Haynes & Dan Gilroy Discuss the Parallel Universe Of ‘Wonderstruck’

Martine Olivier

November 15, 2017 3:28 pm

News

Todd Haynes and Dan Gilroy sit down to discuss the creative process behind "Wonderstruck," their influences and taking on projects that resonate on "The Directors Cut" podcast. Dan Gilroy is presently hard at ...

Greta Gerwig On ‘Lady Bird’ & Creating “Radical American Cinema”

Martine Olivier

November 9, 2017 11:56 am

News

Greta Gerwig's "Lady Bird" was one of the highlights of last month's New York Film Festival, rapidly becoming the fan favorite of the festival. In the center of its whirlwind success Gerwig stopped by to discus...

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