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WTF Really Happened to The Fighter?

Posted 3 years ago

Chris David O. Russell’s The Fighter is arguably the director’s most acclaimed movie (certain more so than the recent Amsterdam). It tells the true story of boxer Mickey Ward and his older brother, Dicky Eklund, played by Mark Wahlberg and...

Movie News

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile chomps down on the Thursday box office with $575K

Posted 3 years ago

Will Speck’s Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is snapping up dollars during Thursday previews at the box office. The family-friendly affair inspired by the classic children’s book sank its sharp teeth into $575K thanks to showtimes that started at 3 PM in 3,453 locations....

Movie News

Box Office Predictions: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile looks to dethrone Smile; Amsterdam tracking poorly

Posted 3 years ago

This weekend sees a pair of new releases targeting vastly different audiences. Amsterdam, the latest from Academy Award nominated (yet never won, oddly) filmmaker David O. Russell boasts an impressive cast with names such as Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David...

Movie News

American Hustle: Christian Bale says he acted as a mediator between Amy Adams and David O. Russell

Posted 3 years ago

David O. Russell doesn’t exactly have a great reputation when it comes to running a set free of drama, and the director’s American Hustle was no exception. It was revealed during the infamous Sony hack that Russell made Amy Adams’...

Movie Reviews

Amsterdam Review

Posted 3 years ago

PLOT: Two World War I veterans, a doctor (Christian Bale) and a lawyer (John David Washington), are hired by the daughter of their former commanding officer to prove the man was murdered. Soon framed for murder, the two are reunited...

Movie News

Amsterdam: Christian Bale distanced himself from Chris Rock on set as the comedian broke his concentration

Posted 4 years ago

David O. Russell is a director who likes a big ensemble cast and has a usual stable of actors. And when new names mix in with the usuals, it’s fun to see what a swirl in the talent pool can...

Movie News

Amsterdam: First reactions to the new David O. Russell film posted on Twitter after premiere

Posted 4 years ago

One of the year’s anticipated films come awards season is the next ensemble piece coming from David O. Russell, Amsterdam. The film showcases an all-star cast featuring regulars of the director’s filmography, including Christian Bale and Robert DeNiro. The trailer for...

Movie Trailers

Amsterdam trailer: Director David O. Russell is back with his latest star-studded effort

Posted 4 years ago

The first trailer for Amsterdam has been released and it has director David O. Russell returning to the big screen with one hell of a star-studded effort. Per 20th Century Studios the film is “A fascinating and richly intricate tale...