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‘Green Book’ Screenwriter Nick Vallelonga To Pen A Sequel To HBO’s 1996 ‘Gotti’

July 27, 2021 10:15 am

To clear things up right away, no, it’s not that “Gotti.” But the news is bizarre nonetheless, though perhaps welcome for fans of HBO's critically acclaimed 1996 mob movie “Gotti,” as a sequel has been announc...

Viggo Mortensen ‘Green Book’ Will “Stand The Test of Time” & Chides Universal For Not Backing It During Controversies

Christopher Marc

February 10, 2021 12:49 pm

News

The contentiously-received 2019 Best Picture Oscar-winner "Green Book" had its fair share of dispiriting controversies and embarrassing dramas surrounding its release, including claims of historical accuracy, ...

Viggo Mortensen Calls ‘Green Book’ Awards Backlash Is “Based On A Load Of Bullsh*t”

Charles Barfield

December 8, 2020 1:12 pm

Awards, News

The 2019 Oscars ceremony is memorable for many reasons. However, what still stands as one of the most unforgettable parts of the awards show is the very end, when “Green Book” took home the Best Picture trophy...

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Chinese Cinemas Will Reopen With Older Films To Allow Exhibitors To Keep 100% Of Revenue

Charles Barfield

March 19, 2020 12:58 pm

Box Office, News

Since it’s been dealing with the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic for weeks longer than the rest of the world, China is also on the mend a bit faster than the rest of us. And because of that, it appears that th...

‘Green Book’ Producer Says Oscar-Winning Film Was Intended For “Older, White People”

Charles Barfield

May 1, 2019 12:43 pm

News

There are plenty of film fans that disliked this year’s Best Picture Oscar winner “Green Book.” Sure, it was competently made and well-acted, but many felt that the story being told fell into the category of “w...

‘Green Book’ Shocks In Chinese Box Office Debut & Vaults To #1 As Country Approves ‘Roma’ Wide Release

Charles Barfield

March 7, 2019 2:21 pm

Box Office, News

Common sense would dictate that a drama about racism in the American Deep South in the 1960s would probably not be a big hit in Asia. But that sort of thinking is exactly why I write about movies for a living a...

Tyler Perry’s Final ‘Madea’ Impresses Can’t Slay The ‘Dragon’ As ‘Alita’ Stumbles In China

Charles Barfield

March 3, 2019 1:33 pm

Box Office, News

We talk about great franchise performers at the box office, normally the films feature various folks with superpowers, a possessed doll or little child, or maybe Tom Cruise running and running. But one of the m...

New Oscar Rules 2019: The New Kids On The Block Actually Care

Gregory Ellwood

February 28, 2019 10:07 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

A strange award season came to a strange end. Or perhaps "unsatisfying" end would be more like it. "Green Book" winning Best Picture had many saying the Academy had taken a step back, had others screaming for t...

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Paul Schrader Escapes Facebook Jail & Talks De Niro’s Desire For A ‘Taxi Driver’ Sequel: “Stupidest F–king Idea I’ve Ever Heard”

Charles Barfield

February 27, 2019 3:01 pm

News

For film fans, Paul Schrader is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only is he an incredible writer, an accomplished director, and all-around creative genius, but he’s also one of the few people in Hollywood tha...

‘Green Book’ Producer Sent An Angry Email To Writer Who Criticized The Best Picture Winner

Charles Barfield

February 26, 2019 1:34 pm

Awards, News

Let’s play a game. Imagine you’re one of the people involved in the production of "Green Book." Writer, producer, director, star, whatever. After winning Best Picture Sunday night at the Oscars, you are riding ...

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