Pakula said he was inspired by Red River, a Howard Hawks 1948 western in which John Wayne’s character is defied by his young protégé, played by Montgomery Clift.
Devil’s Own, The (1997): Alan Pakula’s Final Film, Political Thriller, Starring Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford (Inspired by Howard Hawks-John Wayne’s 1948 “Red River”
September 27, 2023 by
Athena: Romain Gavras’ Thriller of Socio-Political Unrest in Paris Suburbs, Produced by Ladj Ly (“Les Miserables”) (Siblings Conflicts, Police Brutality) (Venice Film Fest 2022)
September 27, 2023 by
The Netflix thriller in Venice Fest chronicles the conflict that rips apart three brothers when a video circulates of their youngest sibling being killed by cops.
Promised Land, The: Denmark Picks Nikolaj Arcel’s Period Piece, Starring Mads Mikkelsen, as its Entry for Best International Film Oscar
September 27, 2023 by
Denmark has picked its 2024 Oscar contender, selecting period epic The Promised Land as its official Academy Award entry in the best international feature category.
Hollywood 2023: Writers Guild Agreement Reveals Details of Tentative Deal With Studios on AI, Data Transparency, Mini Rooms
September 27, 2023 by
The union reached provisional agreement, still subject to member ratification, with Hollywood’s top studios and streamers on Sunday night, Sep. 24.
Oscars: Academy to Replace the Oscar for ‘Gone With the Wind’ Winner Hattie McDaniel, 60 Years After It Disappeared
September 26, 2023 by
The Academy will present the replacement award to Howard University at an October 1 ceremony in Washington D.C.
