Annette Bening Archives

‘Death On The Nile’ Review: Kenneth Branagh’s Latest Agatha Christie Adaptation is Another Lead-Footed Drag

February 7, 2022 9:40 am

Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of “Death on the Nile” begins with a sequence that is miles removed from Agatha Christie — indeed, it feels like a Branagh has spliced in a missing reel from “1917.” In an unbroken...

‘Nyad’: Jodie Foster & Annette Bening Join The Cast Of The Upcoming Film From ‘Free Solo’ Directors

Charles Barfield

January 21, 2022 12:56 pm

News

After their Oscar-winning success with the documentary “Free Solo,” and the awards recognition they’ve already received for last year’s “The Rescue,” all eyes are on what’s next for directors Elizabeth Chai Va...

‘Georgetown’ Trailer: Christoph Waltz Is Accused Of Killing His Wife In The Actor’s Directorial Debut

Brynne Ramella

April 29, 2021 10:49 am

News, Trailers

As an Oscar winner, Christoph Waltz is well-known for his acting chops. But now, he will finally make his directorial debut. He couldn't have picked a more interesting option with "Georgetown." READ MORE: T...

Hope Gap, Annette Bening faces an inevitable divorce in William Nicholson’s ‘Hope Gap.’

‘Hope Gap’ Trailer: Bill Nighy Wants To Divorce Annette Bening In William Nicholson’s Drama

Harry Frazer

January 16, 2020 12:32 pm

News, Trailers

A divorce is one of the hardest parts of life, you feel you are with the one and then it all comes crashing down. It feels especially hard when you’ve been with your significant other for a considerable amount...

The Best Film Performances Of The Decade [2010s]

The Playlist Staff

December 13, 2019 4:03 pm

Features, News

As this maddening list attests—one that nearly broke us trying to order "properly"—putting together a Best of Decade list is dangerous work. There's just a million factors to consider, a million people and look...

Annette Bening Fights Off An Inevitable Divorce In ‘Hope Gap’ [TIFF Review]

Gregory Ellwood

September 8, 2019 4:07 pm

Festivals, News, Reviews

TORONTO - There is a plague festering in the world's cinemas in 2019 and, no, it's not superhero movies. From low budget indies to the latest from celebrated global auteurs to studio productions, contemporary f...

‘The Report’: Adam Driver & Director Scott Z. Burns Look At Post-9/11 Torture Methods By The CIA

Rodrigo Perez

August 22, 2019 9:08 am

News, Trailers

If you've seen Adam McKay's "Vice," the portrait of former Vice President Dick Cheney, the movie may have given you some handy context you may have forgotten. No, acclaimed writer/director Scott Z. Burns' "The ...

2020 Best Supporting Actress Contenders & Predictions

Gregory Ellwood

July 3, 2019 4:10 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

Like most of this season so far, the Supporting Actress race is full of longshots and "Well, if this happens..." contenders. Maybe Laura Dern and Jennifer Lopez have the most momentum going for them for their ...

Tony Awards Nominations: ‘Tootsie’ & ‘Beetlejuice’ Sing While ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Snubbed

Gregory Ellwood

April 30, 2019 2:28 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

When you piss off the American Theater Wing they tend to let you know it and for Aaron Sorkin and "To Kill A Mockingbird," their anger resulted in arguably one of the biggest snubs in Tony Awards history. That...

‘Captain Marvel’ Directors Discuss How Annette Bening’s Role Was Changed To A Female At The Last Minute

Charles Barfield

March 12, 2019 4:23 pm

News

**Spoilers for “Captain Marvel” follow. You’ve been warned.** Unless you’re a comic book nerd that actually knows the history of the character of Captain Marvel, like me (not the best brag in the world, I mu...

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