Mary Magdalene, 2018. Directed by Garth Davis. Starring Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, Chewitel Ejiofor, Tahar Rahim, and Denis Menochet. SYNOPSIS: One of most controversial and misunderstood pariahs is given a cultural realignment in this gritty portrayal of Mary Magdalene (Rooney Mara). Chronicling her life B.C. and the subsequent path taken when she decides to follow […]
Movie Review – You Were Never Really Here (2017)
You Were Never Really Here, 2017. Directed by Lynne Ramsay Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Judith Roberts, John Doman, Alex Manette, and Ekaterina Samsonov. SYNOPSIS: A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe’s nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what […]
Joaquin Phoenix has no regrets about rejecting the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Joaquin Phoenix has spoken about his near involvement with the Marvel Cinematic Universe and revealed that he has no regrets about not signing up. With the myriad movies now contained within the parameters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, countless big name actors have inevitably found their way into featured roles. One actor who nearly joined […]
Joaquin Phoenix plays down Joker casting report
Earlier this month it was reported that director Todd Phillips (The Hangover) has identified Joaquin Phoenix as his choice to play the Clown Prince of Crime in Warner Bros.’ standalone DC movie exploring the origin of the iconic Batman villain The Joker. Well, it seems that is news to Phoenix, who played down the report […]
New poster for Gus van Sant’s Don’t Worry He Won’t Get Far on Foot
Following on from last month’s trailer [see here], we’ve now got a new poster for Don’t Worry He Won’t Get Far on Foot, the latest film from acclaimed director Gus van Sant, which sees Joaquin Phoenix leading a cast alongside Jonah Hill, Rooney Mara, and Jack Black. Take a look here… After Portland slacker John […]
New trailer for biblical drama Mary Magdalene starring Rooney Mara
Ahead of its UK release next month, Universal Pictures has released a second international trailer for director Garth Davis’ upcoming biblical drama Mary Magdalene which stars Rooney Mara in the titular role alongside Joaquin Phoenix, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Tahar Rahim; take a look below… MARY MAGDALENE is an authentic and humanistic portrait of one of the most […]
Joaquin Phoenix in talks to play The Joker in standalone film
While we still wait for news on Matt Reeves’ The Batman and other future DCEU project, there is some developments regarding Todd Phillips’ untitled standalone Joker film. According to Variety, Joaquin Phoenix (Inherent Vice) is wanted to portray The Clown Prince of Crime in the film and has already agreed to star in, though studio negotiations have yet to […]
First trailer for Gus Van Sant’s Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot starring Joaquin Phoenix
Ahead of its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this Friday, Amazon Studios has revealed the first poster and trailer for the upcoming biographical drama Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot. Directed by Gus Van Sant, the film is based on the memoirs of the same name by cartoonist John Callahan and sees […]
New poster and trailer for Lynne Ramsay’s You Were Never Really Here
A new poster and trailer have arrived online for director Lynne Ramsay’s critically acclaimed adaptation of Jonathan Ames’ novella You Were Never Really Here which stars Joaquin Phoenix, Ekaterina Samsonov, Alex Manette, John Doman, and Judith Roberts; take a look here… SEE ALSO: Read our review of You Were Never Really Here A missing teenage girl. A brutal and […]
Gary Oldman would like Joaquin Phoenix to play Batman after Ben Affleck
Once Ben Affleck steps aside, former Gordon actor Gary Oldman would like to see Joaquin Phoenix take up the role of Batman. Oldman, who is known for a slew of roles including playing Jim Gordon is Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy opposite Christian Bale’s Batman, has recently been picking up awards for his portrayal of […]
