Tess Bonn, Author at The Playlist

‘Secret Scripture’ Trailer: Rooney Mara Is A Murder Suspect

September 18, 2017 9:29 am

Rooney Mara fights off amorous admirers in the first trailer for the upcoming period drama, “The Secret Scripture.” Loosely based on Sebastian Barry’s 2008 novel of the same name, the film co-stars Vanessa R...

‘The Savages’ Director Tamara Jenkins Returns With New Netflix Drama ‘Private Life’

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March 18, 2017 5:12 pm

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After nearly a decade-long absence, director Tamara Jenkins is finally returning with a long-overdue new feature called “Private Life.” The acclaimed director will write and direct the Netflix drama. “The Circl...

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Ryan Murphy Brings Trump-Era ‘80s To FX With New Series ‘Pose’

Tess Bonn

March 17, 2017 4:33 pm

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Writer-producer Ryan Murphy is in the process of adding another FX series to his repertoire. The mastermind behind “American Horror Story” and “Feud,” is working on the upcoming 1980s drama "Pose" for the cable...

Read Cult Director Hal Ashby’s Long Lost, Final Script ‘Vital Parts’

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March 16, 2017 11:45 am

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Legendary filmmaker Hal Ashby has no shortage of classics to his name — "Harold and Maude," "The Last Detail," "Shampoo," "Being There" and more — and '70s American cinema would not be the same without his cont...

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Benedict Cumberbatch To Star In Centuries Spanning Love Story ‘How To Stop Time’

Tess Bonn

March 14, 2017 4:44 pm

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Although Matt Haig’s new novel “How to Stop Time” won't be released until July, it has already been picked up by Benedict Cumberbatch. “The Imitation Game” and “Doctor Strange” actor is set to star and produce ...

Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Selina Meyer Returns With A Vengeance In New Trailer For ‘Veep’ Season 6

Tess Bonn

March 14, 2017 3:03 pm

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Selina Meyer is back with a vengeance — and her quintessential foul-mouthed insults. Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns to play the former President trying to adjust to her first year out of the Oval Office. HBO has d...

Elena Ferrante’s Acclaimed Neapolitan Quartet Getting TV Series Adaptation

Tess Bonn

March 13, 2017 1:14 pm

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Italian director Saverio Costanzo is set to co-write and direct a TV series based on Italian author Elena Ferrante’s the Neapolitan Quartet. The 32-part series (!!) will focus on the pseudonymous author’s four ...

Director Asghar Farhadi Says Making A Comedy Is One of His “Greatest Wishes”

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March 10, 2017 6:11 pm

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Acclaimed filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, who is known for his finely constructed dramas, may add a comedy to his already distinguished roster of films. The writer-director revealed in an interview with European webs...

Carrie Coon & Ewan McGregor Get Minnesota Nice In New Teasers For ‘Fargo’

Tess Bonn

March 10, 2017 1:57 pm

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FX’s latest promos for the third installment of the TV spinoff series “Fargo” features a scene that calls to mind one of the Coen Brothers' most iconic characters. While the series doesn’t directly borrow from ...

Catch A Glimpse Of Director Terrence Malick’s Music Drama ‘Song To Song’ In 4 New Clips

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March 9, 2017 4:20 pm

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Acclaimed director Terrence Malick is back with “Song to Song” and now, fans can catch a glimpse ahead of its premiere at the 2017 SWSW Film Festival this Friday. Billed as a “modern love story,” the film is se...

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