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entertainment28 days ago•176 min saved

Chiki Uno Emerges as Nike Knicks Ad Star, Missing-Tooth Confidence Takes the Spotlight

Bronx model Chiki Uno, famous for his gap-toothed smile, stars Nike’s Knicks championship ad directed by Josh Safdie; despite no acting experience, he landed the role after a last-minute casting, sprinted across NYC in the spot (and injured his wrist during a cartwheel), and his breakout moment has made him instantly recognizable—fueling talk of a Knicks parade and proving that bold self-belief can turn a personal flaw into a defining campaign image.

via Vulture|

#chiki-uno #entertainment #josh-safdie

entertainment6 months ago•16 min saved

Pattinson Secretly Voices Umpire in Marty Supreme, Safdie Reveals

Director Josh Safdie revealed at a London talk that Robert Pattinson provides the announcer/umpire voice in the Timothée Chalamet-led film Marty Supreme, a playful Easter egg tied to Safdie’s work with Pattinson; his voice is heard during a British Open–style semifinals moment featuring Chalamet’s Marty Mauser.

via Variety|

#easter-egg #entertainment #josh-safdie

entertainment6 months ago•17 min saved

Timothée Chalamet Claims First Golden Globe for Marty Supreme

Timothée Chalamet won his first Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for Marty Supreme, after four prior nominations without a win. In a celebratory speech he credited director Josh Safdie and the film’s cast, and noted the movie’s global box office, which has climbed to about $84 million.

via Variety|

#awards #entertainment #golden-globes

entertainment6 months ago•11 min saved

‘Marty Supreme’ Redefines the Holiday Movie Scene

Marty Supreme is a frenetic, darkly comedic film about a young table tennis star in 1952 navigating ambition, morality, and identity amidst a chaotic series of schemes and personal struggles, highlighting themes of obsession, geopolitics, and the pursuit of greatness.

via Defector|

#1952 #entertainment #josh-safdie

entertainment6 months ago•15 min saved

‘Marty Supreme’ Shatters Box Office Records and Features Star-Studded Cameos

The article explores the story of Marty Reisman, a legendary table tennis player and hustler, whose adventurous life and career inspired the film 'Marty Supreme' by Josh Safdie, highlighting his daring exploits, competitive spirit, and complex personality.

via Rolling Stone|

#biography #entertainment #film

entertainment6 months ago•6 min saved

Inside 'Marty Supreme': Cameos, Casting, and the Truth

Josh Safdie, inspired by his childhood love of ping-pong and its rich post-WWII history, aimed to authentically depict the sport in his film 'Marty Supreme' by meticulously choreographing matches with the help of ping-pong experts, using CGI to enhance realism, and employing documentary-style cinematography to capture the sport's intensity and nuance.

via IndieWire|

#entertainment #film-making #josh-safdie

entertainment6 months ago•7 min saved

Timothée Chalamet Shines in Genre-Bending 'Marty Supreme'

Timothée Chalamet discusses his new film 'Marty Supreme,' a high-energy, ambitious project reflecting his own pursuit of greatness, and highlights his deep connection to New York and the film's gritty, authentic style.

via AP News|

#entertainment #greatness-pursuit #josh-safdie

entertainment6 months ago•11 min saved

Timothée Chalamet's 'Marty Supreme' Sparks Buzz with Bold Promotion

'Marty Supreme' is a high-energy, metaphysical sports-drama directed by Josh Safdie, featuring Timothée Chalamet as a relentless ping-pong enthusiast with a larger-than-life self-image, exploring themes of ambition, trauma, and self-identity set against 1950s New York. The film combines stylistic visuals, literary influences, and intense performances to examine the cost of obsession and success.

via The Ringer|

#entertainment #film-review #josh-safdie

entertainment6 months ago•7 min saved

Timothée Chalamet's 'Marty Supreme' Turns Ping-Pong into a Satirical Hustle

'Marty Supreme' is a chaotic, energetic film set in 1952 New York, featuring Timothée Chalamet as a swaggering ping pong hustler inspired by Marty Reisman, blending outrageous exploits, vibrant characters, and a vintage soundtrack to explore themes of ambition, ego, and self-made success.

via Los Angeles Times|

#1952-new-york #entertainment #josh-safdie

entertainment7 months ago•4 min saved

Critics Praise Timothée Chalamet's 'Marty Supreme' as a Year’s Best Film

Critics are praising 'Marty Supreme,' a sports comedy directed by Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet, with a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score and Oscar buzz for Chalamet, highlighting its energetic style, strong performances, and nostalgic 1950s New York setting.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#critical-acclaim #entertainment #josh-safdie

entertainment9 months ago•10 min saved

Timothée Chalamet's 'Marty Supreme' Premiere Sparks Oscar Buzz and Celebrity Support

Timothée Chalamet spent years secretly training in table tennis for his role in 'Marty Supreme,' a film directed by Josh Safdie that explores the story of an aspiring American table tennis champion set in 1952 New York, showcasing Chalamet's intense preparation and Safdie's grand cinematic vision.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment9 months ago•0 min saved

‘Marty Supreme’ Debuts to Rave Reviews and Oscar Buzz at NYFF

‘Marty Supreme,’ a new film by Josh Safdie starring Timothée Chalamet, premiered unexpectedly at NYFF to rave reviews, with critics praising it as exhilarating filmmaking and Chalamet’s best performance yet, ahead of its theatrical release on Christmas Day.

via IndieWire|

#entertainment #film-premiere #josh-safdie

film9 months ago•4 min saved

Timothée Chalamet Shines in 'Marty Supreme' with Oscar Buzz and Surprise NYFF Screening

'Marty Supreme,' a film starring Timothée Chalamet as a ping pong prodigy, has received rave reviews at its New York Film Festival premiere, with critics praising Chalamet's performance as possibly his best yet and calling the film a cinematic tour-de-force that could generate Oscar buzz.

via Variety|

#film #josh-safdie #marty-supreme

entertainment10 months ago•2 min saved

Dwayne Johnson's transformative roles and personal revelations

Benny Safdie won the Silver Lion for Best Director at Venice but did not thank his brother and frequent co-director Josh Safdie during his acceptance speech, as the brothers are now pursuing separate creative paths after announcing their split in 2024.

via Vulture|

#benny-safdie #brother-collaboration #entertainment

entertainment11 months ago•1 min saved

Timothée Chalamet Stars in High-Stakes Ping Pong Film 'Marty Supreme'

The trailer for 'Marty Supreme,' directed by Josh Safdie, features Timothée Chalamet as a 1950s ping pong player pursuing greatness, alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and a cast including Fran Drescher and Tyler, the Creator. The film is a fictionalized story of real ping pong star Marty Reisman and opens in theaters on December 25.

via Variety|

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