David Mackenzie Archives

‘Hell Or High Water’s David Mackenzie To Direct Andrew Garfield & Daisy Edgar-Jones In FX Crime Series ‘Under The Banner Of Heaven’

June 24, 2021 9:28 pm

Director David Mackenzie is heading to FX to helm a new crime series after making a string of feature films such as the robbery thriller "Hell or High Water," the Scottish historical epic "The Outlaw King," an...

‘Homemade’ Trailer: Netflix Brings Together Pablo Larraín, Kristen Stewart & More For Shorts Made In Quarantine

Charles Barfield

June 23, 2020 11:11 am

News, Trailers

Over the past few months, we’ve seen several filmmakers work on new shorts while in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Folks like Spike Lee, Michel Gondry, and David F. Sandberg have created films with n...

David Mackenzie Talks Re-Editing ‘Outlaw King,’ Shrugs Off ‘Braveheart’ Comparisons, & Thinks Theaters Are Overrated [Interview]

Jordan Ruimy

November 9, 2018 1:12 pm

Features, Interviews, News

David Mackenzie's latest film, "Outlaw King," is a life-long passion project for the Scottish director of "Hell or High Water" and "Starred Up." The new Netflix film takes place during the medieval years of the...

‘Outlaw King’: David Mackenzie’s Improved, Recut ‘Braveheart’-Esque Drama Gets A New Trailer

Margaret Kennedy

October 25, 2018 7:51 am

News, Trailers

David Mackenzie is embracing his Scottish roots to deliver the gut-wrenching historical drama promised, just a little shorter than advertised. Of “Starred Up” and “Hell or High Water” fame, Mackenzie teams up o...

David Mackenzie’s Re-Edited ‘Outlaw King’ Trims The Fat & Is A Rousing, Satisfying Adventure [LFF Review]

Oliver Lyttelton

October 17, 2018 2:48 pm

Festivals, News, Reviews

We don’t usually review movies twice at The Playlist. But then again, a director doesn’t usually cut a substantial chunk of his film after reactions from a festival premiere suggested it was too long, and debut...

David Mackenzie Explains Why He Cut 20 Minutes From ‘Outlaw King’ After Critical Response At TIFF

Charles Barfield

September 24, 2018 10:49 am

News

Coming off the Oscar-nominated “Hell or High Water,” there was a lot of buzz surrounding David Mackenzie’s latest film, “Outlaw King,” when it debuted at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. However...

‘Outlaw King’: Chris Pine’s Brave Heart Can’t Save David Mackenzie’s Bloody Epic [TIFF Review]

Jason Bailey

September 6, 2018 11:54 pm

Festivals, News, Reviews

In the introduction to their TIFF opening night selection “Outlaw King,” director David Mackenzie and producer Gillian Berrie made much of its seven-year journey to the screen. That’s a long time to spend on a ...

Edgar Wright, David Mackenzie, & Jean-Marc Vallee Lead Contenders To Replace Boyle On ‘Bond 25’

Charles Barfield

August 24, 2018 10:20 am

News

You knew it was only a matter of time. And since it’s been a couple days since Danny Boyle was announced as leaving ‘Bond 25,’ reports are starting to come out about possible replacements. No, these aren’t name...

‘Outlaw King’ Trailer: ‘Hell Or High Water’ Director Goes To Medieval Scotland For Film Debuting At TIFF

Charles Barfield

August 20, 2018 9:33 am

Festivals, News, Trailers

This fall, Netflix is going to have a string of films that are expected to garner some awards buzz. One of those films is the upcoming “Outlaw King.” And judging by the first trailer, Netflix seems to have some...

Chris Pine, Laura Dern, & Kristen Stewart Headline TIFF’s 2018 Opening And Closing Films

Charles Barfield

August 14, 2018 10:13 am

Festivals, News

It looks like the Toronto International Film Festival is bringing out the stars for its opening and closing films. The Chris Pine epic “Outlaw King” is expected to open the prestigious event, while Laura Dern a...

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