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‘Foe’: Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal & Lakeith Stanfield To Star In Director Garth Davis’ Sci-Fi Drama

June 11, 2021 12:15 pm

To say Garth Davis has experienced an interesting filmmaking career is an understatement. After breaking out in a big way with his Oscar-nominated feature, “Lion,” he experienced some issues finding release fo...

‘Tron 3’: ‘Lion’ Director Garth Davis Attached To Jared Leto-Led Sequel

Charles Barfield

August 10, 2020 12:24 pm

News

One of Hollywood’s worst-kept secrets continues to move forward, as Disney has now added a filmmaker to helm Jared Leto’s upcoming sequel to “Tron.” According to Deadline, filmmaker Garth Davis has been se...

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‘Mary Magdalene’: Not Even Jesus Can Save This Miserable Biblical Drama [Review]

Jonathan Christian

April 12, 2019 1:55 pm

News, Reviews

It is common knowledge within the film community that faith-based movies are almost always subpar. Unless your name is Martin Scorcese (“Silence”) or Mel Gibson (“The Passion of the Christ”), these religious fl...

‘Mary Magdalene’ Trailer: Rooney Mara & Joaquin Phoenix Star In The Long-Delayed Biblical Adaptation

Charles Barfield

March 27, 2019 1:20 pm

News, Trailers

The story of Jesus Christ has been captured on film numerous times. We’ve seen great depictions, horrible attempts, and very violent tales (looking at you, “The Passion of the Christ”). So, the idea of yet anot...

Long-Awaited ‘Mary Magdalene’ Starring Joaquin Phoenix & Rooney Mara Saved By IFC Films & Will Be Released In April

Charles Barfield

March 20, 2019 12:32 pm

News

Remember that film with Joaquin Phoenix set to play Jesus Christ and Rooney Mara as Mary Magdalene? It was directed by Garth Davis, coming off his Oscar-nominated feature “Lion,” way back in 2016 but never saw ...

Dev Patel Begins An Incredible Journey In First Trailer For ‘Lion’ With Nicole Kidman And Rooney Mara

Kevin Jagernauth

August 25, 2016 11:38 am

Trailers

If you're looking for a potential sleeper awards season contender, "Lion" may be one to keep an eye on. From afar, it may be difficult to see its bonafides, but a closer inspection reveals a lot of potential fo...

On The Rise 2016: 20 Filmmakers To Watch

Oliver Lyttelton

August 22, 2016 12:52 pm

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Earlier this month, we debuted the first installment of our On The Rise series for this year by looking at the actors and actresses we’re tapping for big things to come. But looking at the talent in front of ca...

Biopics: Rooney Mara To Play Mary Magdalene, Keira Knightley Gets Literary With Colette

Kevin Jagernauth

February 2, 2016 10:29 am

News

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Biopics: Rooney Mara To Play Mary Magdalene, Keira Knightley Gets Literary With Colette

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