Deadline has revealed that Natalie Portman, Nicholas Hoult and Thandie Newton have signed on to appear in The Death and Life of John F. Donovan, the upcoming English language debut of writer-director Xavier Dolan. The Death and Life of John F. Donovan follows “the tribulations of John F. Donovan, an American TV star in his […]
Taylor Kitsch joins Xavier Dolan’s The Death and Life of John F. Donovan
The Wrap is reporting that Taylor Kitsch has lined up his first project following the second season of True Detective, joining Jessica Chastain and Kit Harington in Xavier Dolan’s English-language debut The Death and Life of John F. Donovan. The film is described as “a drama that follows a young actor [Harington] who recalls the […]
Adele to make acting debut in Xavier Dolan’s The Death and Life of John F. Donovan
British singer Adele is set to make her acting debut in The Death and Life of John F. Donovan, which will reunite her with filmmaker Xavier Dolan, who helmed the music video for her single Hello. Speaking to the Daily Mail last month about her work with Dolan on Hello, Adele had stated that: “I […]
Xavier Dolan’s It’s Only the End of the World sees strong sales in Cannes
Cannes is almost upon us, and many distributors have moved early to snap up some of the hottest new films in the festival, with Seville International enjoying strong pre-sales for the distribution rights for Xavier Dolan’s new film, It’s Only the End of the World. Seville, which is a sales arm of Entertainment One, has […]
Marion Cotillard, Vincent Cassel and Lea Seydoux among cast for Xavier Dolan’s Only the End of the World
With his latest film, Mommy, another critical darling, Xavier Dolan has his sights set on his next project, with the cast announced for his new film Only the End of the World (Juste La Fin Du Monde). Seville Pictures has announced the stunning cast list for the film, which includes Oscar winner Marion Cotillard (Two […]
Movie Review – Mommy (2014)
Mommy, 2014. Directed by Xavier Dolan. Starring Anne Dorval, Antoine-Olivier Pilon, Suzanne Clement and Patrick Huard. SYNOPSIS: A single mother, Diane (Dorval) has to take her ADHD-stricken son, Steve (Pilon), out of an imposed institution and attempt to look after him, whilst trying to get by with work and finances. The pair’s struggles are aided, […]
Canada’s Top Ten Festival announces the best of 2014
With the arrival of 2015, moviegoers will be given the opportunity to attend the 14th annual Canada’s Top Ten Festival at the TIFF Bell Lightbox where public screenings will be taking place to celebrate the accomplishments of contemporary Canadian cinema. A festival tour will be taking place with stops scheduled for Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg […]
