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Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema and more

Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema & more

Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck Will Direct Captain Marvel

April 19, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Last June Brie Larson signed on to play the title role in the superhero flick, Captain Marvel. At the time the studio was supposedly narrowing in on their choice of director, but it’s only now that they’ve found the people they want, as Variety reports that Half Nelson and Mississippi Grind’s Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck are set to helm.

While Marvel met with various female directors last summer, they eventually decided to wait until the script was in better shape before honing in on their final choice.

Different incarnations of Captain Marvel have been both male and female in the comics, but for the movies they are concentrating on Carol Danvers, an Air Force pilot whose DNA is fused with that of an alien during an accident. The resulting alteration imbues her with the super powers of strength, energy projection and flight.

Danvers has been part of The Avengers in the comics, and so should be a good fit as Marvel prepares for a future when the likes of Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth may want to leave the cinematic universe. Inside Out‘s Meg LeFauve and Guardians of the Galaxy Nicole Perlman have come up with the script. The film is due out March 2019.

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ACTORS: Brie Larson  DIRECTORS: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck  FILMS: Captain Marvel  

Mississippi Grind (DVD Review)

March 7, 2016 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Starring: Ben Mendelsohn, Ryan Reynolds, Sienna Miller, Yvonne Landry, Alfre Woodard
Director: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Running Time: 108 mins
Certificate: 15
Release Date: March 7th 2016 (UK)

There are undoubtedly some people who will watch Mississippi Grind and wonder what the point of it is, as not a vast amount happens other than two guys drifting around and gambling on various things. However, others will appreciate this look at two men leading lives on the periphery of society, who lack connection but may have found some sort of direction in each other.

Gerry (Ben Mendelsohn) is an inveterate gambler who’s lost his wife and child, he’s massively in debt and has run out of time to pay it off. Then he meets Curtis (Ryan Reynolds), who also loves to bet, but still has life and verve – something Gerry is severely lacking. While he’s a drifter, he couches it in terms of being a free spirit who goes where life takes him. [Read more…]

New Mississippi Grind Trailer – Ryan Reynolds & Ben Mendelsohn go gambling

September 5, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Mississippi-GrindHalf Nelson filmmakers Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck are back with a new movie that’s gotten decent notices on the festival circuit and is now heading towards cinemas.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Gerry (Ben Mendelsohn) is a talented, but struggling poker player about to be swallowed up by his unshakable gambling habit, when his luck begins to change after he meets the young, charismatic Curtis(Ryan Reynolds). Gerry convinces his new lucky charm to hit the road with him, towards a legendary high stakes poker game in New Orleans. The highs and lows unveil the duo’s true characters and motivations, and an undeniable bond forms between them.’

Mississippi Grind will be released in UK Cinemas on October 23, and you can watch the trailer below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Ryan Reynolds, Ben Mendelsohn, Sienna Miller  DIRECTORS: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck  

Mississippi Grind Trailer – Ryan Reynolds & Ben Mendelsohn go gambling

July 22, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Mississippi-GrindMississippi Grind got a decent reception at Sundance, with critics noting that Half Nelson filmmakers Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck brought the spirit of the 70s to their movie.

Now the trailer has arrived.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Gerry (Mendelsohn) is a talented but struggling poker player about to be swallowed up by his unshakeable gambling habit. But his luck begins to change after he meets the young, charismatic Curtis (Reynolds). Gerry convinces his new lucky charm to hit the road with him, towards a legendary high stakes poker game in New Orleans. The highs and lows unveil the duo’s true characters and motivations, and an undeniable bond forms between them.’

The film is out in the US on September 24th. [Read more…]

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Ryan Reynolds, Ben Mendelsohn, Sienna Miller  DIRECTORS: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck  

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