Nearly 40 years after Roger Ebert’s one-star review of David Lynch’s Blue Velvet, in which the late critic alleged that Isabella Rossellini was “degraded,” the film’s star is speaking out on how incorrect she believes Ebert’s assessment was.
Speaking with IndieWire, Rossellini said she didn’t read Blue Velvet reviews when the film came out — which she avoids for any of her work — because “even if [the review is] good, there is always one sentence that is negative and stays inside you forever.” However, Ebert’s words were unavoidable, as she was told his review mentioned that Lynch, who was Rossellini’s partner at the time, “exploited” her.
“I was surprised, because I was an adult,” she recalled. “I was 31 or 32. I chose to play the character.”
In the film, Rossellini plays Dorothy Vallens, who is raped and abused by gangster Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper), who has also kidnapped her husband,...
Speaking with IndieWire, Rossellini said she didn’t read Blue Velvet reviews when the film came out — which she avoids for any of her work — because “even if [the review is] good, there is always one sentence that is negative and stays inside you forever.” However, Ebert’s words were unavoidable, as she was told his review mentioned that Lynch, who was Rossellini’s partner at the time, “exploited” her.
“I was surprised, because I was an adult,” she recalled. “I was 31 or 32. I chose to play the character.”
In the film, Rossellini plays Dorothy Vallens, who is raped and abused by gangster Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper), who has also kidnapped her husband,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Isabella Rossellini transitioned from her modeling career to an acting career through David Lynch’s 1986 film, Blue Velvet. Rossellini was praised for her role and the film achieved a cult status in the following years, but Blue Velvet was a controversial film at the time of its release. The explicit content was a major problem for critics, including Roger Ebert, who accused Lynch of exploiting the actress. However, Rossellini has defended Lynch in her recent interview.
Isabella Rossellini as Dorothy Vallens in Blue Velvet
David Lynch worked on Blue Velvet‘s script after the commercial failure of his epic sci-fi project, Dune. While the critical response was divided, Lynch received his second Academy Award nomination for Best Director for the film.
Isabella Rossellini Defends David Lynch For Her Exploitative Scenes In Blue Velvet Isabella Rossellini and David Lynch on the sets of Blue Velvet
Isabella Rossellini played the role of...
Isabella Rossellini as Dorothy Vallens in Blue Velvet
David Lynch worked on Blue Velvet‘s script after the commercial failure of his epic sci-fi project, Dune. While the critical response was divided, Lynch received his second Academy Award nomination for Best Director for the film.
Isabella Rossellini Defends David Lynch For Her Exploitative Scenes In Blue Velvet Isabella Rossellini and David Lynch on the sets of Blue Velvet
Isabella Rossellini played the role of...
- 3/28/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The highest grossing director of all time, Steven Spielberg enjoys high-brow classics as much as crowd-pleasing blockbusters. Known for “Jurassic Park,” “Indiana Jones,” “Jaws,” “West Side Story” (2021), and more favorites, the beloved American filmmaker premiered his semi-autobiographical “The Fabelmans” in theaters last November.
The movie, nominated for seven Oscars (winning none), tells the story of how Spielberg came to be Spielberg — chiefly through the lens of his parents’ traumatic divorce. Boasting a cast that includes not just Michelle Williams and Paul Dano as Spielberg’s mom and dad, but also David Lynch in a rare acting opportunity, “The Fabelmans” was described by IndieWire’s David Ehrlich as an epic rendering of “the breakup that launched a million blockbusters.”
Following the contemplative mood of two-ish years in Covid-19 lockdown, the 2022 fall film season was chockfull of projects meditating on the role — and, in the case of “TÁR,” responsibility — of artists. How...
The movie, nominated for seven Oscars (winning none), tells the story of how Spielberg came to be Spielberg — chiefly through the lens of his parents’ traumatic divorce. Boasting a cast that includes not just Michelle Williams and Paul Dano as Spielberg’s mom and dad, but also David Lynch in a rare acting opportunity, “The Fabelmans” was described by IndieWire’s David Ehrlich as an epic rendering of “the breakup that launched a million blockbusters.”
Following the contemplative mood of two-ish years in Covid-19 lockdown, the 2022 fall film season was chockfull of projects meditating on the role — and, in the case of “TÁR,” responsibility — of artists. How...
- 3/27/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
One of the most infamous reviews for David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” to publish when the film opened in 1986 came courtesy of Roger Ebert, who gave the movie one star. Then the most prominent critic in the United States, Ebert criticized how Lynch’s casting of Isabella Rossellini in a role where she gets “humiliated.”
“[Rossellini] is asked to do things in this film that require real nerve … She is degraded, slapped around, humiliated and undressed in front of the camera,” Ebert wrote. “And when you ask an actress to endure those experiences, you should keep your side of the bargain by putting her in an important film.”
Rossellini stars in “Blue Velvet” as the tormented nightclub singer Dorothy Vallens, who is held emotionally and physically captive by the sociopath gangster Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper). At one point in the film, Dorothy shows up naked on the front porch of Jeffrey...
“[Rossellini] is asked to do things in this film that require real nerve … She is degraded, slapped around, humiliated and undressed in front of the camera,” Ebert wrote. “And when you ask an actress to endure those experiences, you should keep your side of the bargain by putting her in an important film.”
Rossellini stars in “Blue Velvet” as the tormented nightclub singer Dorothy Vallens, who is held emotionally and physically captive by the sociopath gangster Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper). At one point in the film, Dorothy shows up naked on the front porch of Jeffrey...
- 3/27/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
In Roger Ebert’s one-star review of David Lynch‘s “Blue Velvet” in 1986, the film critic had strong words for the director he never softened through the rest of his career, even as Ebert came to appreciate some of Lynch’s later films. Ebert wrote that Isabella Rossellini “is asked to do things in this film that require real nerve… She is degraded, slapped around, humiliated and undressed in front of the camera. And when you ask an actress to endure those experiences, you should keep your side of the bargain by putting her in an important film.”
But Rossellini, who at the time of the controversial landmark’s release was in a relationship with director Lynch, today doesn’t necessarily agree with Ebert’s takedown of the movie. The daughter of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini had by then gathered some modeling and film credits, but “Blue Velvet” proved to be her big breakout.
But Rossellini, who at the time of the controversial landmark’s release was in a relationship with director Lynch, today doesn’t necessarily agree with Ebert’s takedown of the movie. The daughter of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini had by then gathered some modeling and film credits, but “Blue Velvet” proved to be her big breakout.
- 3/27/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Timothée Chalamet's casting as Paul Atreides initially faced fan backlash due to his appearance, but he won them over with an exceptional performance. Denis Villeneuve was determined to cast Chalamet as Paul Atreides, seeing the actor as the perfect fit for the role, despite criticism. Chalamet's portrayal in Dune: Part Two highlights Paul Atreides' transformation into a powerful leader, showcasing the actor's skill and range.
For nearly a decade, Denis Villeneuve has reshaped the modern cinematic landscape of the science-fiction genre. The characters he's created and adapted, and the actors he has cast for those roles, have since become trademarks of their respective franchises. Ryan Gosling is now just as synonymous with Blade Runner 2049 as he was with romantic comedies during the 00s. Most recently, Dune: Part Two has cemented Timothée Chalamet as the definitive Paul Atreides.
The entire cast of Dune and Dune: Part Two are now...
For nearly a decade, Denis Villeneuve has reshaped the modern cinematic landscape of the science-fiction genre. The characters he's created and adapted, and the actors he has cast for those roles, have since become trademarks of their respective franchises. Ryan Gosling is now just as synonymous with Blade Runner 2049 as he was with romantic comedies during the 00s. Most recently, Dune: Part Two has cemented Timothée Chalamet as the definitive Paul Atreides.
The entire cast of Dune and Dune: Part Two are now...
- 3/26/2024
- by Archie Fenn
- MovieWeb
Baron Harkonnen's central role as a shrewd, ruthless villain elevates the narrative in both the book and movie adaptations of Dune. The Baron's disturbing past includes sexual assault and a descent from a once handsome and fit man to an obese, depraved figure. The Baron's lineage, filled with betrayal and treachery, shapes his rise to power and the complex relationships that define his character.
This list contains mentions of sexual assault.
In Dune, the central villain is Baron Harkonnen, a man of many deviant appetites. The success of any epic movie often depends on several factors, but one of the most important is the strength of its central characters, especially the villain. Baron Harkonnen in Dune has a mind that allows him to be both shrewd and ruthless concerning political maneuvering. The villain has now appeared in two different variations on the big screen, first in the David Lynch...
This list contains mentions of sexual assault.
In Dune, the central villain is Baron Harkonnen, a man of many deviant appetites. The success of any epic movie often depends on several factors, but one of the most important is the strength of its central characters, especially the villain. Baron Harkonnen in Dune has a mind that allows him to be both shrewd and ruthless concerning political maneuvering. The villain has now appeared in two different variations on the big screen, first in the David Lynch...
- 3/25/2024
- by Shawn S. Lealos
- ScreenRant.com
Beau should not sleep. Earlier in the day, when he tried to leave his apartment to see his mother, Beau left his door open with the keys still in the lock. When he returned to the door after turning back to retrieve a forgotten item, his keys were gone.
Worse, when Beau asks a man in the hallway about the missing keys, the passerby shouts, “You’re fucked, pal!”
Yes, the above scene does occur in Beau is Afraid, last year’s weirdo epic starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular disturbed man. But before he made Beau is Afraid as his third feature film, director Ari Aster introduced Billy Mayo as the fearful lead of his short movie, “Beau.”
Although Beau is Afraid benefits from a much larger budget and A-list stars, including Patti LuPone as Beau’s famous mother and Parker Posey as his childhood love, and although it...
Worse, when Beau asks a man in the hallway about the missing keys, the passerby shouts, “You’re fucked, pal!”
Yes, the above scene does occur in Beau is Afraid, last year’s weirdo epic starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular disturbed man. But before he made Beau is Afraid as his third feature film, director Ari Aster introduced Billy Mayo as the fearful lead of his short movie, “Beau.”
Although Beau is Afraid benefits from a much larger budget and A-list stars, including Patti LuPone as Beau’s famous mother and Parker Posey as his childhood love, and although it...
- 3/25/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Making a place for himself among critically acclaimed directors like Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese, Denis Villeneuve has turned himself into an extraordinary icon following his take on Dune. While previously the novels were considered “unadaptable” following David Lynch and Alejandro Jodorowsky’s failed attempts, Villeneuve proved his capabilities with his sequels.
Acclaimed filmmaker Denis Villeneuve | image: Film at Lincoln Center
Apart from Dune, Denis Villeneuve also has other acclaimed projects like Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, and more under his belt. But much like most filmmakers, even Villeneuve’s proficiency comes from his appreciation for cinematic brilliance. Naming a few of his favorite films of all time during an interview with BBC Radio 1, the filmmaker held one movie in high regard that he even paid homage to in Dune.
Denis Villeneuve’s Appreciation for Cinematic Gems
Following the release of Dune sequels, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, French-Canadian director...
Acclaimed filmmaker Denis Villeneuve | image: Film at Lincoln Center
Apart from Dune, Denis Villeneuve also has other acclaimed projects like Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, and more under his belt. But much like most filmmakers, even Villeneuve’s proficiency comes from his appreciation for cinematic brilliance. Naming a few of his favorite films of all time during an interview with BBC Radio 1, the filmmaker held one movie in high regard that he even paid homage to in Dune.
Denis Villeneuve’s Appreciation for Cinematic Gems
Following the release of Dune sequels, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, French-Canadian director...
- 3/25/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Patricia Arquette Says "Terrifying" Lost Highway Nude Scenes Were Made Worse By "Gross" Crew Members
Patricia Arquette faced challenges filming nude scenes due to crew behavior, but David Lynch supported her once he knew. Comfort during intimate scenes is crucial, and the actress recalled needing to speak up multiple times for boundaries. Intimacy coordinators are now recommended on sets to ensure safety and professionalism during nude and sex scenes.
Patricia Arquette has recalled the “terrifying” time she had filming nude scenes for David Lynch’s Lost Highway due to the behavior of certain crew members. However, as the actress revealed during an appearance at the Series Mania Festival in Lille, France, Lynch was quick to step in once he became aware of the problem.
Lost Highway RDramaDocumentaryMysteryThriller Release DateJanuary 15, 1997DirectorDavid LynchCastBill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, John Roselius, Louis Eppolito, Jenna Maetlind, michael masseeRuntime134Main GenreDramaWritersDavid Lynch, Barry GiffordTaglineThe only certainty is uncertainty.
Lost Highway was released in 1997, and, as with many offerings from the visionary that is Lynch,...
Patricia Arquette has recalled the “terrifying” time she had filming nude scenes for David Lynch’s Lost Highway due to the behavior of certain crew members. However, as the actress revealed during an appearance at the Series Mania Festival in Lille, France, Lynch was quick to step in once he became aware of the problem.
Lost Highway RDramaDocumentaryMysteryThriller Release DateJanuary 15, 1997DirectorDavid LynchCastBill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, John Roselius, Louis Eppolito, Jenna Maetlind, michael masseeRuntime134Main GenreDramaWritersDavid Lynch, Barry GiffordTaglineThe only certainty is uncertainty.
Lost Highway was released in 1997, and, as with many offerings from the visionary that is Lynch,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Anthony Lund
- MovieWeb
Lady Margot is crucial to the Dune universe, though her role was largely omitted in film adaptations. Léa Seydoux's portrayal in Dune: Part Two differs slightly from the character in the book. Seydoux is connected to the failed Jodorowsky's Dune movie through her great-uncle, a producer on the project.
Dune: Part Two introduced audiences to Lady Margot Fenring actress Léa Seydoux, who has an interesting connection to the franchise. Lady Margot plays a crucial role in Prelude to Dune and also appears in Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel. However, Lady Margot was omitted completely from David Lynch’s 1984 Dune movie and has a limited presence in Denis Villeneuve's sequel. Nevertheless, the Bene Gesserit agent is an undeniably important character. Many of Lady Margot’s decisions and actions yield incredibly powerful effects on the Dune universe at large and set various plot events in motion.
Given her absence in Dune: Part One,...
Dune: Part Two introduced audiences to Lady Margot Fenring actress Léa Seydoux, who has an interesting connection to the franchise. Lady Margot plays a crucial role in Prelude to Dune and also appears in Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel. However, Lady Margot was omitted completely from David Lynch’s 1984 Dune movie and has a limited presence in Denis Villeneuve's sequel. Nevertheless, the Bene Gesserit agent is an undeniably important character. Many of Lady Margot’s decisions and actions yield incredibly powerful effects on the Dune universe at large and set various plot events in motion.
Given her absence in Dune: Part One,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Sophia Yakumithis
- ScreenRant.com
Bodies is a British sci-fi murder-mystery series created by Paul Tomalin. Based on the DC Vertigo comic and graphic novel of the same name written by Si Spencer, and illustrated by Dean Ormston, Tula Lotay, Meghan Hetrick, and Phil Winsdale. The Netflix series follows four different detectives in four different periods trying to solve the same murder in London. Bodies stars Stephen Graham, Amaka Okafor, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Shira Haas, Kyle Soller, Tom Mothersdale, and Synnove Karlsen. So, if you loved the Netflix series here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Altered Carbon (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Altered Carbon is a high-concept sci-fi series created by Laeta Kalogridis, but at the heart of the first season of this series is a murder mystery which should be interesting for the fans of Bodies. Based on a 2002 cyberpunk novel of the same name by Richard K. Morgan, the Netflix series is set...
Altered Carbon (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Altered Carbon is a high-concept sci-fi series created by Laeta Kalogridis, but at the heart of the first season of this series is a murder mystery which should be interesting for the fans of Bodies. Based on a 2002 cyberpunk novel of the same name by Richard K. Morgan, the Netflix series is set...
- 3/24/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Dune 1984 changes details and visuals, reflecting Lynch's unique, imaginative touch on the beloved epic story. Despite initial box office disappointment, Lynch's unconventional adaptation of Dune 1984 has gained a better reputation over time. Lynch's Dune 1984 adaptation diverges from the novel in plot structure and themes, but maintains an intriguing atmosphere.
David Lynch’s Dune adaptation mirrors its source material in admirable ways, but a string of Dune 1984 differences from the book has bothered purists since its release. In all fairness to Lynch, Dune's sheer scale and scope present a difficult challenge thanks to Herbert’s novels lacking certain restraints necessary for a visual adaptation. After languishing for years, it wasn’t until the recruitment of Lynch in 1981 that production finally began to move. However, Lynch's 1984 adaptation necessarily changes part of the source material to translate the epic story for the big screen.
Despite a huge marketing campaign,...
David Lynch’s Dune adaptation mirrors its source material in admirable ways, but a string of Dune 1984 differences from the book has bothered purists since its release. In all fairness to Lynch, Dune's sheer scale and scope present a difficult challenge thanks to Herbert’s novels lacking certain restraints necessary for a visual adaptation. After languishing for years, it wasn’t until the recruitment of Lynch in 1981 that production finally began to move. However, Lynch's 1984 adaptation necessarily changes part of the source material to translate the epic story for the big screen.
Despite a huge marketing campaign,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Shawn S. Lealos
- ScreenRant.com
Often hailed as one of the greatest filmmakers of this generation, David Lynch is a visionary director showcasing his bizarre and interesting vision in the world of cinema. His distinctive style features psychological depth and a spooky atmosphere that have captivated audiences for decades. These unique features are evident in Lynch’s 1997 erotic thriller, Lost Highway featuring Patricia Arquette.
David Lynch. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The film was a David Lynch masterclass, where he effortlessly filled the audience with a sense of dread and uneasiness with every scene of the film. However, the actress had an eerie experience on the set of the film, where she had to do a n*de scene, but the men on Lynch’s crew were saying insensitive things about her, which all came to a halt when the director unleashed his fury on the crew.
David Lynch Was Fuming At His Crew For Their Demeaning Comments
With identity,...
David Lynch. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The film was a David Lynch masterclass, where he effortlessly filled the audience with a sense of dread and uneasiness with every scene of the film. However, the actress had an eerie experience on the set of the film, where she had to do a n*de scene, but the men on Lynch’s crew were saying insensitive things about her, which all came to a halt when the director unleashed his fury on the crew.
David Lynch Was Fuming At His Crew For Their Demeaning Comments
With identity,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Shot in two parts over three years (and unexpectedly broken up by a pandemic), Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" movies stand as an impressive, if grueling, achievement. The second film, which covers the second half of Frank Herbert's celebrated sci-fi novel, wasn't even guaranteed; indeed, there is an alternate universe where the first movie failed to make enough money to justify Warner Bros. adding $190 million to their already risky $165 million investment. The books' popularity had peaked decades ago, so there was a good deal of uncertainty as to whether this sweeping interplanetary epic could capture the imaginations of Millennials and Zoomers, who were barely a notion when David Lynch's "Dune" opened — and flopped — in 1984.
Aside from managing a challenging a massive physical production, Villeneuve had to tend to an enormous acting ensemble chock full of bonafide stars, stars on the rise and Oscar-winning legends. This could not be your...
Aside from managing a challenging a massive physical production, Villeneuve had to tend to an enormous acting ensemble chock full of bonafide stars, stars on the rise and Oscar-winning legends. This could not be your...
- 3/24/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Baron Harkonnen's sexuality in Frank Herbert's Dune reflects harmful stereotypes about LGBTQ+ people. Many previous adaptations of Herbert's work struggled with how to depict the Baron, and they still included harmful rhetoric. Villeneuve's Dune films leave out Baron Harkonnen's sexuality, instead focusing on his political menace, excluding the harmful stereotypes in the process.
The following contains spoilers for Dune: Part Two, now in theaters.
Baron Vladimir Harkonnen from Frank Herbert's Dune is recognized as one of the most menacing villains in popular sci-fi. Unfortunately, Baron Harkonnen is also infamous for being the only gay character in Dune, encouraging negative stereotypes of the LGBTQ+ community and, in turn, equating being gay with being evil.
As Dune was originally written in the 1960s, Baron Harkonnen is a product of Herbert's time, and sadly a projection of some of his personal beliefs as well. According to Dreamer of Dune: The Biography of Frank Herbert,...
The following contains spoilers for Dune: Part Two, now in theaters.
Baron Vladimir Harkonnen from Frank Herbert's Dune is recognized as one of the most menacing villains in popular sci-fi. Unfortunately, Baron Harkonnen is also infamous for being the only gay character in Dune, encouraging negative stereotypes of the LGBTQ+ community and, in turn, equating being gay with being evil.
As Dune was originally written in the 1960s, Baron Harkonnen is a product of Herbert's time, and sadly a projection of some of his personal beliefs as well. According to Dreamer of Dune: The Biography of Frank Herbert,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Robert Vaux, Averie Watson
- Comic Book Resources
Human descent shapes Dune's universe, showcasing varied houses and religious conflicts akin to real humanity's history. Muad'Dib's Jihad pivotal in Dune's plot, with crucial differences in how it's portrayed in various adaptations. Villeneuve's challenge lies in balancing the epic scale of Dune's conflicts with character development in future films.
Much of Dune's appeal lies in how it deals with complicated geopolitics in a universe that, although there are some marked differences, retains many of the recognizable features of humanity as a whole. All of the unique houses and planetary inhabitants in the series are distant descendants of the original inhabitants of Earth, who left the planet to inhabit remote corners of the Known Universe. Though this accounts for the many variations in appearance and attitudes between House Atreides, House Harkonnen, and others, all of them retain some of the more recognizable features of humanity. Religions and worship remain prominent,...
Much of Dune's appeal lies in how it deals with complicated geopolitics in a universe that, although there are some marked differences, retains many of the recognizable features of humanity as a whole. All of the unique houses and planetary inhabitants in the series are distant descendants of the original inhabitants of Earth, who left the planet to inhabit remote corners of the Known Universe. Though this accounts for the many variations in appearance and attitudes between House Atreides, House Harkonnen, and others, all of them retain some of the more recognizable features of humanity. Religions and worship remain prominent,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Robert Vaux, James Lynch
- Comic Book Resources
Since the release of Denis Villeneuve's two-part adaptation of Dune, much attention was brought to Frank Herbert's original novel of the same name. Herbert's book is regarded by many as one of the most important works of fiction ever written, and as one of the most influential science-fiction stories ever told. The same, however, can't be said for Dune's first film adaptation, directed by David Lynch in 1984. At the time of its release, Dune (1984) received a chilly and even downright hostile reception. Things got so bad that Lynch disowned it, and demanded his name be replaced with "Alan Smithee" in the credits.
In contrast, Dune: Part Two received a much warmer welcome that was even more positive than what its immediate predecessor got. Despite Villeneuve's Dune duology being heralded as the "savior" of modern cinema and sci-fi, it didn't bury the book's previous adaptations. In fact,...
In contrast, Dune: Part Two received a much warmer welcome that was even more positive than what its immediate predecessor got. Despite Villeneuve's Dune duology being heralded as the "savior" of modern cinema and sci-fi, it didn't bury the book's previous adaptations. In fact,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Hannah Rose
- Comic Book Resources
Stopmotion is a horror movie directed by Robert Morgan starring Aisling Franciosi.
“Stopmotion” is a classic horror movie built around a tired yet classic theme: madness. Visually, it’s solid, packed with innovative ideas, and skillfully blends the visual component with the engaging plot that progressively picks up pace.
While it’s not groundbreaking or going to keep you up at night with terror, it is an enjoyable watch with a psychedelic touch, reminiscent of David Lynch’s style.
Plot
A young girl lives with her mother, both of them working on an animation film. When the mother suddenly suffers a debilitating shock, the girl starts to film her own animation movie with a strange girl who writes a chilling script about an “ash man.”
About the Movie Stopmotion
An intriguing film that successfully maintains suspense and efficiently draws the viewer into a web of uncertainty between reality and fiction,...
“Stopmotion” is a classic horror movie built around a tired yet classic theme: madness. Visually, it’s solid, packed with innovative ideas, and skillfully blends the visual component with the engaging plot that progressively picks up pace.
While it’s not groundbreaking or going to keep you up at night with terror, it is an enjoyable watch with a psychedelic touch, reminiscent of David Lynch’s style.
Plot
A young girl lives with her mother, both of them working on an animation film. When the mother suddenly suffers a debilitating shock, the girl starts to film her own animation movie with a strange girl who writes a chilling script about an “ash man.”
About the Movie Stopmotion
An intriguing film that successfully maintains suspense and efficiently draws the viewer into a web of uncertainty between reality and fiction,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Martin Cid
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
JoBlo.com recently launched a new weekly documentary series called 80s Horror Memories, where each year of the 1980s has five episodes dedicated to it. Looking back at 1980, we discussed Maniac, Dressed to Kill, Alligator, Friday the 13th, The Shining, Prom Night, and The Fog. The second five episodes were a journey through 1981, covering The Funhouse, The Burning, Friday the 13th Part 2, My Bloody Valentine, Halloween II, The Evil Dead, The Howling, and An American Werewolf in London, as well as the careers of horror hosts Elvira and Joe Bob Briggs. The next five were, of course, all about movies that came out in 1982: Conan the Barbarian, The Thing, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, and Poltergeist, with an examination of the short-lived 3-D boom along the way.
For 1983, we talked about a trio of Stephen King adaptations, Jaws 3-D, Sleepaway Camp, the rise of TV horror anthologies, and Psycho II.
For 1983, we talked about a trio of Stephen King adaptations, Jaws 3-D, Sleepaway Camp, the rise of TV horror anthologies, and Psycho II.
- 3/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker 4K Uhd from Severin Films
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker will be released on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on May 28 via Severin Films. The 1981 psychosexual horror film has been newly scanned in 4K from the original camera negative.
Also known as Night Warning, the film is directed by William Asher (Bewitched) and written by Steve Breimer, Alan Jay Glueckman, and Boon Collins. Jimmy McNichol, Susan Tyrrell, Bo Svenson, Bill Paxton, and Julia Duffy star.
Special features include: commentary by McNichol; commentary by Breimer and Glueckman; commentary by co-producer Eugene Mazzola; and interviews with McNichol, Tyrrell, Svenson, Breimer, actor Steven Eastin, makeup artist Allan A. Alpone, director of photography Robbie Greenberg, and editor Ted Nicolaou.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker 4K Uhd from Severin Films
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker will be released on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on May 28 via Severin Films. The 1981 psychosexual horror film has been newly scanned in 4K from the original camera negative.
Also known as Night Warning, the film is directed by William Asher (Bewitched) and written by Steve Breimer, Alan Jay Glueckman, and Boon Collins. Jimmy McNichol, Susan Tyrrell, Bo Svenson, Bill Paxton, and Julia Duffy star.
Special features include: commentary by McNichol; commentary by Breimer and Glueckman; commentary by co-producer Eugene Mazzola; and interviews with McNichol, Tyrrell, Svenson, Breimer, actor Steven Eastin, makeup artist Allan A. Alpone, director of photography Robbie Greenberg, and editor Ted Nicolaou.
- 3/22/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
David Lynch is one of cinema's most distinctive directors, making iconic projects for both the big and small screen. Known for his surrealist imagery and experimental storytelling techniques, Lynch is a stylish and utterly unique filmmaker. However, an underrated quality of Lynch's work is the strong moral center at the core of his work, frequently affirming the value of kindness and purity in the face of evil.
- 3/22/2024
- by S.K. Sapiano
- Collider.com
Patricia Arquette didn’t lose sleep over her nude scenes from David Lynch’s 1997 psychological erotic thriller “Lost Highway.”
Arquette, who played two separate roles — 1) an adulterer cheating on her jazz-musician husband (Bill Pullman), and 2) a temptress seducing a mechanic (Balthazar Getty) — said during Series Mania (via Variety) that she found a strip scene in the film “terrifying.” Arquette credited Lynch for scolding crew members who made “gross” comments ahead of filming her nude sequences.
“I was so extremely modest: I would take a bath in the dark,” Arquette said. “The scene when my character had to strip was terrifying to me. Some of the guys were saying crude things and I told David, ‘I am not comfortable – they are saying gross things.’ He said, ‘You read the script.'”
As Arquette recalled, Lynch immediately switched to, “Wait, who said what?”
“When I came back, all these men were looking at their feet,...
Arquette, who played two separate roles — 1) an adulterer cheating on her jazz-musician husband (Bill Pullman), and 2) a temptress seducing a mechanic (Balthazar Getty) — said during Series Mania (via Variety) that she found a strip scene in the film “terrifying.” Arquette credited Lynch for scolding crew members who made “gross” comments ahead of filming her nude sequences.
“I was so extremely modest: I would take a bath in the dark,” Arquette said. “The scene when my character had to strip was terrifying to me. Some of the guys were saying crude things and I told David, ‘I am not comfortable – they are saying gross things.’ He said, ‘You read the script.'”
As Arquette recalled, Lynch immediately switched to, “Wait, who said what?”
“When I came back, all these men were looking at their feet,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The long wait is over: Patricia Arquette finally explained David Lynch’s “Lost Highway.” Kind of.
“I would ask David: ‘Am I playing two characters, am I playing a ghost?’ He would say: ‘What do you think, Patrish?’ It’s a woman looked at through the distorted view of a psychotic misogynist,” she said at Series Mania.
“He hates women, he doesn’t quite trust her, even though she is his wife. He kills her but can’t remember it, then he recreates himself as this virile young man and meets her again. And now, she actually wants to fuck him and she is in love with him. But even in this version, she is a dirty whore.”
“In this man’s mind, a woman is always the monster. No matter what. I thought about Jezebel and Salomé for this part, all these bad girls of the Bible.”
More explicit scenes in the cult classic,...
“I would ask David: ‘Am I playing two characters, am I playing a ghost?’ He would say: ‘What do you think, Patrish?’ It’s a woman looked at through the distorted view of a psychotic misogynist,” she said at Series Mania.
“He hates women, he doesn’t quite trust her, even though she is his wife. He kills her but can’t remember it, then he recreates himself as this virile young man and meets her again. And now, she actually wants to fuck him and she is in love with him. But even in this version, she is a dirty whore.”
“In this man’s mind, a woman is always the monster. No matter what. I thought about Jezebel and Salomé for this part, all these bad girls of the Bible.”
More explicit scenes in the cult classic,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar-winning actress Patricia Arquette chaired a career masterclass this afternoon at Series Mania in Lille, France, where she served as this year’s guest of honor.
Topics up for discussion during the session ranged from Arquette’s childhood growing up on a “hippie” commune with her parents in rural Virginia alongside her career as an actress, working with filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Richard Linklater, and David Lynch.
“He gives you a lot of freedom,” Arquette said of Lynch, whom she worked with on his 1997 surrealist feature Lost Highway.
Lynch’s Lost Highway, like many of his films of the 90s, is a project focused on gender, sexuality, and sensuality. In the pic — which also stars Bill Pullman — Arquette’s character is involved in a prolonged nude scene. Arquette said that at the time, she had been “really uncomfortable with nudity.” However, she pushed on with the scene to challenge herself as an artist,...
Topics up for discussion during the session ranged from Arquette’s childhood growing up on a “hippie” commune with her parents in rural Virginia alongside her career as an actress, working with filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Richard Linklater, and David Lynch.
“He gives you a lot of freedom,” Arquette said of Lynch, whom she worked with on his 1997 surrealist feature Lost Highway.
Lynch’s Lost Highway, like many of his films of the 90s, is a project focused on gender, sexuality, and sensuality. In the pic — which also stars Bill Pullman — Arquette’s character is involved in a prolonged nude scene. Arquette said that at the time, she had been “really uncomfortable with nudity.” However, she pushed on with the scene to challenge herself as an artist,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
While the debate rages on as to whether the elusive cryptid known as Bigfoot even exists, the new film from directors David and Nathan Zellner, Sasquatch Sunset, is looking to change Hollywood’s perception of the creature. In the past, Bigfoot has often been portrayed as a savage beast out for blood, with a few exceptions, such as Harry and the Hendersons in 1987. Now, he has an entire family to support, has to deal with a pubescent child, and has to worry about where his next meal will come from. Welcome to the real world, Bigfoot.
The quirky film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Riley Keough, co-director Nathan Zellner, and the amazing Christophe Zajac-Denek, who’s no stranger to prosthetics. As a nearly 20-year veteran in Hollywood, the 4’4” actor has portrayed everything from a menacing devil to a Troompa Loompa on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He’s also noted for his role as...
The quirky film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Riley Keough, co-director Nathan Zellner, and the amazing Christophe Zajac-Denek, who’s no stranger to prosthetics. As a nearly 20-year veteran in Hollywood, the 4’4” actor has portrayed everything from a menacing devil to a Troompa Loompa on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He’s also noted for his role as...
- 3/21/2024
- by James Melzer
- MovieWeb
Denis Villeneuve’s vision for Dune movies has captivated audiences worldwide. Amazing visuals, deep characters, and how closely it followed Frank Herbert’s book made it a box office smash.
But fans wanting more might have to wait for a while. Villeneuve hinted that he might not make the next film, Dune Messiah, right away. Apparently, he only wants to do it if it’s even better than the second one!
Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler in Dune: Part Two
Dune: Part Two is about to start its fourth weekend in theaters, and it’s already made over $500 million at the box office. Even though the movie’s been a hit, Villeneuve feels a lot of pressure about making the sequel just as good.
SUGGESTEDUnlike Dune and Dune 2, Dune: Awakening Makes One Big Change to the Established Frank Herbert Lore
He wants to keep up the high standards, which...
But fans wanting more might have to wait for a while. Villeneuve hinted that he might not make the next film, Dune Messiah, right away. Apparently, he only wants to do it if it’s even better than the second one!
Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler in Dune: Part Two
Dune: Part Two is about to start its fourth weekend in theaters, and it’s already made over $500 million at the box office. Even though the movie’s been a hit, Villeneuve feels a lot of pressure about making the sequel just as good.
SUGGESTEDUnlike Dune and Dune 2, Dune: Awakening Makes One Big Change to the Established Frank Herbert Lore
He wants to keep up the high standards, which...
- 3/21/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
The overwhelming success of Dune: Part Two has definitely put some pressure on Denis Villeneuve to deliver a third film. Villeneuve’s first and second films have left untold a lot of story arcs from Frank Herbert’s novel, which fans believe will be completed in his film based on the second book, Dune: Messiah. Interestingly, the film may not happen anytime soon as the visionary director wants to make sure that one condition is met for this threequel film.
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two (2024)
Villeneuve revealed that he would only do Dune: Messiah if he felt that it could outperform Dune: Part Two. The Sicario director’s condition is almost a challenging one as the sequel film has already cruised past the $500 million mark at the box office and is set to achieve more milestones.
Denis Villeneuve’s Condition To Make Dune 3 Is Sad News For Fans
Denis...
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two (2024)
Villeneuve revealed that he would only do Dune: Messiah if he felt that it could outperform Dune: Part Two. The Sicario director’s condition is almost a challenging one as the sequel film has already cruised past the $500 million mark at the box office and is set to achieve more milestones.
Denis Villeneuve’s Condition To Make Dune 3 Is Sad News For Fans
Denis...
- 3/21/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Surprisingly, one of the best movies to watch after Kristen Stewart's hit romantic thriller Love Lies Bleeding is a 34-year-old romantic crime drama that stars none other than Nicolas Cage. Following her 2019 psychological horror flick, Saint Maud, Love Lies Bleeding is director Rose Glass's sophomore feature, and it goes a long way in cementing the filmmaker's style and vision. Set in 1989, Love Lies Bleeding centers on Stewart's Lou, a reclusive gym manager who comes from a notorious crime family helmed by Lou Sr. (Ed Harris), and bolstered by her brother-in-law J.J. (Dave Franco).
When Jackie (Katy O'Brian), a rising bodybuilder, passes through the desert town on the way to a Las Vegas competition, Lou falls hard for the gym's latest client. However, things become complicated when J.J. abuses his wife, Lou's sister Beth (Jena Malone), to the point of hospitalization. Sure enough, Jackie is pulled...
When Jackie (Katy O'Brian), a rising bodybuilder, passes through the desert town on the way to a Las Vegas competition, Lou falls hard for the gym's latest client. However, things become complicated when J.J. abuses his wife, Lou's sister Beth (Jena Malone), to the point of hospitalization. Sure enough, Jackie is pulled...
- 3/20/2024
- by Kate Bove
- ScreenRant.com
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is being hailed as a sci-fi epic and the film’s box office just proves this description. Villeneuve was a long-time fan of Frank Herbert’s novel and revealed that a young Paul Atreides’ story influenced him in a way to venture into filmmaking. However, he was not completely satisfied by the first cinematic adaptation of the novel by David Lynch.
Denis Villeneuve on the sets of Dune
The Mulholland Drive director’s film received criticism upon release for its not-so-accurate adaptation of the novel’s essence. Lynch largely tried to disassociate himself from the film due to the negative comments and box office failure, but the film has a cult following among certain fans.
Denis Villeneuve Was Unimpressed By David Lynch’s Adaptation Of Dune
David Lynch’s Dune (1984)
Denis Villeneuve is on cloud nine with his latest film, Dune: Part Two. The...
Denis Villeneuve on the sets of Dune
The Mulholland Drive director’s film received criticism upon release for its not-so-accurate adaptation of the novel’s essence. Lynch largely tried to disassociate himself from the film due to the negative comments and box office failure, but the film has a cult following among certain fans.
Denis Villeneuve Was Unimpressed By David Lynch’s Adaptation Of Dune
David Lynch’s Dune (1984)
Denis Villeneuve is on cloud nine with his latest film, Dune: Part Two. The...
- 3/20/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
While many companies were affected by shortages brought on by Covid-19’s disruption, some may not be top of mind when it comes to everyday commerce. Enter filmmaker Lance Oppenheim, whose latest work Spermworld depicts the evolution of sperm banks. There’s been high interest from potential parents for receiving the male sperm, and the limited regulations of in-person sperm banks (e.g. donors can’t give their sperm to more than 25 or 30 families) have made donors run their business online. After contributing to the New York Times article The Sperm Kings Have a Problem: Too Much Demand, Oppenheim has now crafted a mind-boggling moving-image companion piece with backing from the outlet.
The documentary profiles a trio of primary leads: mechanic Tyree, Lyft driver Steve, and arithmetic professor Ari “the Sperminator” Nagel as they form different types of relationships and family trees during their exchanges. Steve hopes to make things...
The documentary profiles a trio of primary leads: mechanic Tyree, Lyft driver Steve, and arithmetic professor Ari “the Sperminator” Nagel as they form different types of relationships and family trees during their exchanges. Steve hopes to make things...
- 3/20/2024
- by Edward Frumkin
- The Film Stage
For the hundreds of talks and demonstrations of artificial intelligence at SXSW 2024, few moving-image projects at the festival utilized AI. Of the dozen or so, Adam Cole’s “Kiss/Crash” installation at the festival’s well-curated, multi-floor exhibition Xr Experience felt the most traditional, especially for an audience familiar with museum video exhibitions or experimental shorts.
Cole’s black-box exhibit centers on a short film (watch it below) that features a montage of romantic kissing, juxtaposed and melded with dated stock video of two cars colliding. The automobiles then reverse in slow motion and then smash into each other again, and again. As the pacing intensifies, the imagery grows increasingly sexual to the point of pornography, all while Ritchie Valens’ 1958 track “We Belong Together” keeps the imagery grounded in a dreamy 1950s sway that would make David Lynch happy.
At the SXSW Film & TV Festival award ceremony March 12, “Kiss/Crash...
Cole’s black-box exhibit centers on a short film (watch it below) that features a montage of romantic kissing, juxtaposed and melded with dated stock video of two cars colliding. The automobiles then reverse in slow motion and then smash into each other again, and again. As the pacing intensifies, the imagery grows increasingly sexual to the point of pornography, all while Ritchie Valens’ 1958 track “We Belong Together” keeps the imagery grounded in a dreamy 1950s sway that would make David Lynch happy.
At the SXSW Film & TV Festival award ceremony March 12, “Kiss/Crash...
- 3/19/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Belgian filmmaker Sofie Benoot’s “Apple Cider Vinegar,” which has its world premiere in the International Competition section of Visions du Réel, has been picked up for world sales by Filmotor. The trailer and poster are being released exclusively by Variety.
The film is narrated by actor Sian Phillips, who appeared in “I, Claudius” and David Lynch’s “Dune,” and is a veteran nature documentary narrator.
The essay film starts with Phillips talking about her kidney stone and from there looking at stones of all kinds. It takes the viewer on a journey meeting Palestinian quarry workers, a passionate British geologist and people living on the lava fields of Fogo in the Cape Verde Islands.
Avila is the Belgian film distributor. The producer is Peter Krüger of Inti Films from Belgium, and the co-producer is Pieter van Huystee of Pieter van Huystee Film in the Netherlands. The cinematographer is Jonathan Wannyn.
The film is narrated by actor Sian Phillips, who appeared in “I, Claudius” and David Lynch’s “Dune,” and is a veteran nature documentary narrator.
The essay film starts with Phillips talking about her kidney stone and from there looking at stones of all kinds. It takes the viewer on a journey meeting Palestinian quarry workers, a passionate British geologist and people living on the lava fields of Fogo in the Cape Verde Islands.
Avila is the Belgian film distributor. The producer is Peter Krüger of Inti Films from Belgium, and the co-producer is Pieter van Huystee of Pieter van Huystee Film in the Netherlands. The cinematographer is Jonathan Wannyn.
- 3/19/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom contains a Dune Easter egg, discovered 12 years later. Moonrise Kingdom star Jared Gilman was surprised by the reveal of the hidden Dune reference. Dune's renewed popularity may lead to more franchise references in future media.
A Dune Easter egg has been found in a Wes Anderson movie 12 years later, with even the star of the film surprised to see it was there. The sci-fi franchise has seen renewed interest as of late thanks to the critical and commercial reception of Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two movie. His adaptation is the second attempt on the big screen, the first of which was a 1984 film by David Lynch.
Now, ecto_fun has discovered a reference to Dune in Anderson's 2012 film Moonrise Kingdom.
rw moonrise kingdom and tried look up this book and it isn’t real but i found out the back is a...
A Dune Easter egg has been found in a Wes Anderson movie 12 years later, with even the star of the film surprised to see it was there. The sci-fi franchise has seen renewed interest as of late thanks to the critical and commercial reception of Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two movie. His adaptation is the second attempt on the big screen, the first of which was a 1984 film by David Lynch.
Now, ecto_fun has discovered a reference to Dune in Anderson's 2012 film Moonrise Kingdom.
rw moonrise kingdom and tried look up this book and it isn’t real but i found out the back is a...
- 3/19/2024
- by Nick Bythrow
- ScreenRant.com
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune is an adaptation of author Frank Herbert’s epic sci-fi novel of the same name. However, given the sheer scale and scope of the novel, it is understandable that Villeneuve and his team took some creative liberties while adapting the source material for the big screen.
Denis Villeneuve (Image Credit: TongTongCulture | YouTube)
One of the major yet subtle changes made to the book’s story is in relation to one of the important supporting characters from the earlier portions of Paul Atreides, and his mother, Lady Jessica’s time on the desert planet Arrakis. Here is everything you need to know about the changes Villeneuve made to this character and why they were gender-swapped in the film.
Why Did Denis Villeneuve Gender-Swap a Major Dune Character?
In 2021’s Dune, viewers are introduced to a sprawling new world brimming with conflict between various factions as Timothée Chalamet...
Denis Villeneuve (Image Credit: TongTongCulture | YouTube)
One of the major yet subtle changes made to the book’s story is in relation to one of the important supporting characters from the earlier portions of Paul Atreides, and his mother, Lady Jessica’s time on the desert planet Arrakis. Here is everything you need to know about the changes Villeneuve made to this character and why they were gender-swapped in the film.
Why Did Denis Villeneuve Gender-Swap a Major Dune Character?
In 2021’s Dune, viewers are introduced to a sprawling new world brimming with conflict between various factions as Timothée Chalamet...
- 3/18/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Spoilers are ahead for Dune: Part Two.
Dune 2 improves Paul Atreides' portrayal by staying true to his narrative, unlike Lynch's 1984 adaptation. Villeneuve's Dune 2 takes creative liberties to enhance the original narrative for audiovisual impact. Paul's transformation into a morally ambiguous figure in Dune 2 is a key departure from Lynch's interpretation.
David Lynch's Dune (1984) misunderstood one crucial aspect of Paul Atreides' characterization, but Dune 2 thankfully gets it right. Although
Denis Villeneuve's Dune 2 closely adapts many elements of Frank Herbert's books, it also takes several creative liberties to enhance the original narrative and make it more suitable for the audiovisual medium. For instance, the film does not feature Paul and Chani's first child because of its limited runtime and emphasis on the key story elements of the source.
Including Paul and Chani's child also does not make a lot of narrative...
Dune 2 improves Paul Atreides' portrayal by staying true to his narrative, unlike Lynch's 1984 adaptation. Villeneuve's Dune 2 takes creative liberties to enhance the original narrative for audiovisual impact. Paul's transformation into a morally ambiguous figure in Dune 2 is a key departure from Lynch's interpretation.
David Lynch's Dune (1984) misunderstood one crucial aspect of Paul Atreides' characterization, but Dune 2 thankfully gets it right. Although
Denis Villeneuve's Dune 2 closely adapts many elements of Frank Herbert's books, it also takes several creative liberties to enhance the original narrative and make it more suitable for the audiovisual medium. For instance, the film does not feature Paul and Chani's first child because of its limited runtime and emphasis on the key story elements of the source.
Including Paul and Chani's child also does not make a lot of narrative...
- 3/17/2024
- by Dhruv Sharma
- ScreenRant.com
Both critics and fans cherish Twin Peaks as a trailblazing show that paved the way for new ideas on network television. In its first two seasons in 1990 and 1991, Twin Peaks stretched the concept of what a weekly drama could be. With the prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me and the 2017 Showtime season Twin Peaks: The Return, Twin Peaks further redefined the boundaries and expectations of television as a storytelling medium.
Although the program is associated with the bold, eccentric style of David Lynch, Twin Peaks also benefited from a cast that blended cinematic legends, television mainstays, and charismatic new talent. Several actors contributed iconic performances, crafting characters that would influence American programming for decades to come.
Related 10 Weirdest Twin Peaks Episodes, Ranked Twin Peaks is known for its nightmarish atmosphere and bizarre imagery, leading up to some of the weirdest episodes that ever aired on TV. Grace Zabriskie...
Although the program is associated with the bold, eccentric style of David Lynch, Twin Peaks also benefited from a cast that blended cinematic legends, television mainstays, and charismatic new talent. Several actors contributed iconic performances, crafting characters that would influence American programming for decades to come.
Related 10 Weirdest Twin Peaks Episodes, Ranked Twin Peaks is known for its nightmarish atmosphere and bizarre imagery, leading up to some of the weirdest episodes that ever aired on TV. Grace Zabriskie...
- 3/17/2024
- by Jonathan Bagamery
- Comic Book Resources
David Lynch is one of the most infamous filmmakers, creating surreal and abstract films that have become cult classics. Making him admired by a loyal fanbase and many peer directors. The dedication to his style is an attribute that he has carried with him over most of his films as he has always set out to offer an individualistic cinematic experience.
- 3/17/2024
- by Devon James
- Collider.com
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two was recently released and gained more fans for the already-famous franchise. The sci-fi epic starred Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, and Stellan Skarsgård in lead roles. Fans and critics were equally in awe of Villeneuve’s visual storytelling, with many calling it his masterpiece.
Villeneuve changed some aspects of the original novel by Frank Herbert to fit the runtime of the two films, as well as making sure that the characters and their personalities were reflective of today’s sensibilities. The novel published in 1965 was noted for Frank Herbert’s homophobic characterization of the antagonist, which Villeneuve had changed in his duology.
Was Dune Author Frank Herbert Homophobic? Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in the Dune franchise
The setting of Frank Herbert’s Dune occurs thousands of years in the future when thinking artificial systems have been banned and...
Villeneuve changed some aspects of the original novel by Frank Herbert to fit the runtime of the two films, as well as making sure that the characters and their personalities were reflective of today’s sensibilities. The novel published in 1965 was noted for Frank Herbert’s homophobic characterization of the antagonist, which Villeneuve had changed in his duology.
Was Dune Author Frank Herbert Homophobic? Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in the Dune franchise
The setting of Frank Herbert’s Dune occurs thousands of years in the future when thinking artificial systems have been banned and...
- 3/17/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Based on Frank Herbert’s acclaimed novel, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films have raked in commercial profits besides enamoring the viewers with a deft adaptation of a colossal source material. Previous efforts in getting the novel(s) brought to the big screen had rendered the premise largely unfilmable.
It’d be wrong to affirm, though, that all attempts to ‘film’ the saga fell short, as in 2000 and 2003, two three-part miniseries on the Sci-Fi Channel saw the triumphant adaptation of Herbert’s first three novels—a feat nothing short of remarkable.
Children of Dune (2003)
At the core of the second series, Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune, was a young, pre-breakout James McAvoy, who played Paul’s son Leto II Atreides. Ahead of Villeneuve’s first Dune film, reflecting on his experience as a part of the on-screen Dune ethos, McAvoy gushed about the filmmaker’s interpretation of the material.
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It’d be wrong to affirm, though, that all attempts to ‘film’ the saga fell short, as in 2000 and 2003, two three-part miniseries on the Sci-Fi Channel saw the triumphant adaptation of Herbert’s first three novels—a feat nothing short of remarkable.
Children of Dune (2003)
At the core of the second series, Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune, was a young, pre-breakout James McAvoy, who played Paul’s son Leto II Atreides. Ahead of Villeneuve’s first Dune film, reflecting on his experience as a part of the on-screen Dune ethos, McAvoy gushed about the filmmaker’s interpretation of the material.
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- 3/17/2024
- by Debdipta Bhattacharya
- FandomWire
Quick Links The First Film Sets Up the World Wonderfully Part One Features a More Menacing Villain The 2021 Film Has Better Supporting Characters Dune: Part One sets up the world wonderfully with great world-building and stunning visuals. Part One features a more menacing villain in Baron Vladimir Harkonnen with a larger focus on him. The first Dune film has better-supporting characters, including memorable performances from Oscar Isaac and Jason Momoa.
Dune: Part Two will likely remain one of the year's best films and is an early favorite to win big at next year's Oscars. Audiences also appear to be more favorable to Dune's second film than the first, but in many ways, it wouldn't have been as satisfying as it was without its predecessor.
It was a great choice to split Dune into two parts and truly adapt Frank Herbert's novel after seeing how difficult it was for...
Dune: Part Two will likely remain one of the year's best films and is an early favorite to win big at next year's Oscars. Audiences also appear to be more favorable to Dune's second film than the first, but in many ways, it wouldn't have been as satisfying as it was without its predecessor.
It was a great choice to split Dune into two parts and truly adapt Frank Herbert's novel after seeing how difficult it was for...
- 3/17/2024
- by Ryden Scarnato
- Comic Book Resources
"Dune: Part Two" spoilers follow.
In Frank Herbert's 1965 novel "Dune," the main character Paul Atreides, and his mother Jessica, flee into the deserts of Arrakis to escape a successful attack on their home by the murderous House Harkonnen. They fall in with the Fremen, the nomadic natives of Arrakis, and Paul will grow to become their leader. Thanks to some manipulation from Jessica, Paul will also come to be considered the Fremen Messiah. When they first fled, Jessica was pregnant. In her years with the Fremen, Jessica will give birth to a girl named Alia. She will grow to be a toddler with eerie powers, granted to her by the Water of Life, a semi-poisonous worm excretion that Jessica drank while pregnant.
In David Lynch's 1984 film adaptation of "Dune," Alia is played by a young Alicia Witt and voiced by an adult actress. In the 2000 miniseries adaptation of "Dune,...
In Frank Herbert's 1965 novel "Dune," the main character Paul Atreides, and his mother Jessica, flee into the deserts of Arrakis to escape a successful attack on their home by the murderous House Harkonnen. They fall in with the Fremen, the nomadic natives of Arrakis, and Paul will grow to become their leader. Thanks to some manipulation from Jessica, Paul will also come to be considered the Fremen Messiah. When they first fled, Jessica was pregnant. In her years with the Fremen, Jessica will give birth to a girl named Alia. She will grow to be a toddler with eerie powers, granted to her by the Water of Life, a semi-poisonous worm excretion that Jessica drank while pregnant.
In David Lynch's 1984 film adaptation of "Dune," Alia is played by a young Alicia Witt and voiced by an adult actress. In the 2000 miniseries adaptation of "Dune,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
James McAvoy has been in the entertainment industry since he was a teenager. When he made his debut as an actor in The Near Room in 1995, he was not much interested in becoming an actor. However, that changed soon and he ended up going to the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. He graduated from the academy in 2000.
James McAvoy in X-Men: Apocalypse
Since then, he has worked with numerous great directors such as Steven Spielberg and Matthew Vaughn. Long before he gained recognition with his roles in the X-Men film series and The Chronicles of Narnia, McAvoy appeared in the miniseries Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune. However, he refused to give any advice to Timothee Chalamet when his movie Dune was about to be released in 2021.
James McAvoy Refused to Give Advice to Timothee Chalamet
James McAvoy in Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune
One has to...
James McAvoy in X-Men: Apocalypse
Since then, he has worked with numerous great directors such as Steven Spielberg and Matthew Vaughn. Long before he gained recognition with his roles in the X-Men film series and The Chronicles of Narnia, McAvoy appeared in the miniseries Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune. However, he refused to give any advice to Timothee Chalamet when his movie Dune was about to be released in 2021.
James McAvoy Refused to Give Advice to Timothee Chalamet
James McAvoy in Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune
One has to...
- 3/16/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Dune by Denis Villeneuve is the name on everyone’s lips. The second part of the series was released in March 2024 and has been collecting praise from fans all around the world. The movie continues right from where the 2021 Dune left off.
Timothee Chalamet || Dune 2
This epic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi masterpiece has captivated audiences, but it’s not the first time “Dune” has graced the silver screen. For nearly four decades, David Lynch’s 1984 version held a unique place in pop culture. While Timothee Chalamet plays the main role in the new movies, it was Kyle MacLachlan who donned the robe of Paul Atreides in the 1980s. He recently revealed what he thinks of the new movies, and it is worth a listen.
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Kyle...
Timothee Chalamet || Dune 2
This epic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi masterpiece has captivated audiences, but it’s not the first time “Dune” has graced the silver screen. For nearly four decades, David Lynch’s 1984 version held a unique place in pop culture. While Timothee Chalamet plays the main role in the new movies, it was Kyle MacLachlan who donned the robe of Paul Atreides in the 1980s. He recently revealed what he thinks of the new movies, and it is worth a listen.
Suggested“You probably aren’t going to be exploiting one”: Dune: Awakening Plays It Safe After Religious Concerns Hints Potential Massive Controversy
Kyle...
- 3/16/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Adapting Frank Herbert's "Dune" novel series to the big screen is no small feat. The scale of Herbert's world-building and the complex optics of the thematic threads that run through the story are fairly tricky to translate to the visual medium. A quick look at the history of adapting "Dune" would lead you to several efforts: David Lynch's 1984 film is delightfully weird but fails as an adaptation, while Alejandro Jodorowsky's unmade film ran into a ton of problems despite inching towards a workable script. Enter Denis Villeneuve's "Dune," and his recently released "Dune: Part Two," which managed to accomplish what was long thought to be impossible by birthing a saga that is both faithful to the books and imbued with the director's creative liberties.
Adaptations are bound to be flawed, as it is often tough to reconcile a beloved novel franchise's context-specific shortcomings with evolving perspectives,...
Adaptations are bound to be flawed, as it is often tough to reconcile a beloved novel franchise's context-specific shortcomings with evolving perspectives,...
- 3/16/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Cara Delevinge’s multi-million dollar home in L.A.’s Fryman Canyon Park neighborhood went up in flames in the early morning hours on Friday, and aerial footage shows a tragic scene of the aftermath.
The fire at the two-story home burned for nearly three hours early and took 94 firefighters more than two hours to put out, according to an alert shared today by the Los Angeles Fire Department. It was reported just before 4 a.m. at the 3000 block of North Oakdell Lane, and the blaze collapsed the home’s roof before being extinguished by 6:13 a.m. The Lafd also confirmed that one firefighter was transported to a hospital in fair condition and an occupant inside the home sustained minor smoke inhalation.
According to reports, Delevingne was in her native England at the time of the blaze as she’s playing Sally Bowles this week in the West End...
The fire at the two-story home burned for nearly three hours early and took 94 firefighters more than two hours to put out, according to an alert shared today by the Los Angeles Fire Department. It was reported just before 4 a.m. at the 3000 block of North Oakdell Lane, and the blaze collapsed the home’s roof before being extinguished by 6:13 a.m. The Lafd also confirmed that one firefighter was transported to a hospital in fair condition and an occupant inside the home sustained minor smoke inhalation.
According to reports, Delevingne was in her native England at the time of the blaze as she’s playing Sally Bowles this week in the West End...
- 3/15/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Criterion Collection has announced its slate of releases for June 2024, which is headlined by 4K restorations of two of the boutique label’s most popular Blu-rays and four new high profile additions to the collection.
David Lynch’s landmark 1986 neo-noir horror film, which marked his first collaboration with Laura Dern alongside her future “Twin Peaks: The Return” co-star Kyle McLachlan, will be re-released by Criterion with a new 4K transfer. It joins Lynch’s “Eraserhead,” “Mulholland Drive,” “Lost Highway,” “Inland Empire,” “The Elephant Man,” and “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me” in the Criterion 4K library.
Also getting the 4K treatment is Terry Gilliam’s “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” which sees Johnny Depp playing Hunter S. Thompson stand-in Raoul Duke in a psychedelic adaptation of the landmark countercultural novel.
New additions to the collection include Lana and Lilly Wachowski’s “Bound,” Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s “Querelle,” Emilio Fernández’s “Victims of Sin,...
David Lynch’s landmark 1986 neo-noir horror film, which marked his first collaboration with Laura Dern alongside her future “Twin Peaks: The Return” co-star Kyle McLachlan, will be re-released by Criterion with a new 4K transfer. It joins Lynch’s “Eraserhead,” “Mulholland Drive,” “Lost Highway,” “Inland Empire,” “The Elephant Man,” and “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me” in the Criterion 4K library.
Also getting the 4K treatment is Terry Gilliam’s “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” which sees Johnny Depp playing Hunter S. Thompson stand-in Raoul Duke in a psychedelic adaptation of the landmark countercultural novel.
New additions to the collection include Lana and Lilly Wachowski’s “Bound,” Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s “Querelle,” Emilio Fernández’s “Victims of Sin,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
And I still can see blue velvet through my tears… in 4K! Surely Criterion will add an audio track in their upgrade of David Lynch’s beyond-seminal film, arriving this June in an otherwise-identical edition to 2019’s release. At least two things are arguably of greater note, though: the Wachowskis make their entrance into the Criterion Collection with a 4K edition of their debut feature Bound, while the company takes a big step into the limited-series realm with Barry Jenkins’ The Underground Railroad.
Meanwhile, Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s positively apocalyptic final feature Querelle and Emilio Fernández’s Victims of Sin get Blu-ray releases, while Terry Gilliam’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas also gets the 4K upgrade.
See artwork below, with more at Criterion:
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Meanwhile, Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s positively apocalyptic final feature Querelle and Emilio Fernández’s Victims of Sin get Blu-ray releases, while Terry Gilliam’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas also gets the 4K upgrade.
See artwork below, with more at Criterion:
The post The Criterion Collection’s June Lineup Includes Blue Velvet and the Wachowskis on 4K, The Underground Railroad & More first appeared on The Film Stage.
- 3/15/2024
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Though it has its defenders in 2024, David Lynch's "Dune" remains a divisive entry in the director's canon. While some argue that "Dune" is better than its reputation suggests, there are still many, many things wrong with "Dune" 1984 — things which led to a poor critical and commercial reception for Lynch's adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel. Since that inauspicious debut, Herbert's epic story maintained a reputation for being "unfilmable," due to its sheer scale and detailed lore. Then, Denis Villeneuve came along.
Back in 2018, the French-Canadian filmmaker announced he was planning a "Dune" adaptation spread across two films, the first of which arrived in 2021 at the height of the global pandemic. For some, the first installment in Villeneuve's adaptation flowed with the spirit of Frank Herbert. The director had finally given the source material its due by spreading the epic tale across two films, allowing for all...
Back in 2018, the French-Canadian filmmaker announced he was planning a "Dune" adaptation spread across two films, the first of which arrived in 2021 at the height of the global pandemic. For some, the first installment in Villeneuve's adaptation flowed with the spirit of Frank Herbert. The director had finally given the source material its due by spreading the epic tale across two films, allowing for all...
- 3/15/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
JoBlo.com recently launched a new weekly documentary series called 80s Horror Memories, where each year of the 1980s has five episodes dedicated to it. Looking back at 1980, we discussed Maniac, Dressed to Kill, Alligator, Friday the 13th, The Shining, Prom Night, and The Fog. The second five episodes were a journey through 1981, covering The Funhouse, The Burning, Friday the 13th Part 2, My Bloody Valentine, Halloween II, The Evil Dead, The Howling, and An American Werewolf in London, as well as the careers of horror hosts Elvira and Joe Bob Briggs. The next five were, of course, all about movies that came out in 1982: Conan the Barbarian, The Thing, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, and Poltergeist, with an examination of the short-lived 3-D boom along the way.
For 1983, we talked about a trio of Stephen King adaptations, Jaws 3-D, Sleepaway Camp, the rise of TV horror anthologies, and Psycho II.
For 1983, we talked about a trio of Stephen King adaptations, Jaws 3-D, Sleepaway Camp, the rise of TV horror anthologies, and Psycho II.
- 3/15/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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