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Brad Bird’s Decades-Long Animated Noir ‘Ray Gunn’ Premieres at London Film Festival
film10 days ago

Brad Bird’s Decades-Long Animated Noir ‘Ray Gunn’ Premieres at London Film Festival

Brad Bird’s long-gestating animated feature 'Ray Gunn' had its world premiere at the London Film Festival. The film, a blend of 1940s film noir and futuristic sci-fi, stars Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson. It is set in the retro-futuristic city of Metropia and is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 4, 2026, followed by a Netflix streaming debut on December 18.

Brad Bird's 30-Year-Old Animated Noir 'Ray Gunn' Debuts on Netflix with 70mm Theatrical Run
film26 days ago

Brad Bird's 30-Year-Old Animated Noir 'Ray Gunn' Debuts on Netflix with 70mm Theatrical Run

Brad Bird’s animated neo-noir sci-fi mystery, Ray Gunn, premieres in select 70mm theaters on December 4, 2026, before streaming on Netflix on December 18. The film, which Bird developed for over three decades, features a voice cast including Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Waits. Set in the retro-futuristic city of Metropia, the movie blends classic detective noir with science fiction elements, marking Bird’s first project for a streaming service since 2018.

Brad Bird’s 30-Year-Old Animated Noir 'Ray Gunn' Premieres in Theaters and on Netflix
entertainment27 days ago

Brad Bird’s 30-Year-Old Animated Noir 'Ray Gunn' Premieres in Theaters and on Netflix

Brad Bird’s long-gestating animated sci-fi noir, Ray Gunn, premieres in select theaters on December 4, 2026, before streaming on Netflix on December 18. The film, which Bird developed over three decades, features a voice cast including Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Waits. It blends retro-futuristic optimism with classic detective noir in the city of Metropia.

Malkovich’s Venice win fuels Oscar buzz for 'Wild Horse Nine'
entertainment1 month ago

Malkovich’s Venice win fuels Oscar buzz for 'Wild Horse Nine'

John Malkovich is gaining momentum for an Oscar nomination after winning Best Actor at Venice for 'Wild Horse Nine.' The film, directed by Martin McDonagh, pairs Malkovich with Sam Rockwell as CIA agents in 1973 Chile. Critics praise Malkovich’s performance as his best in years, though opinions on the film’s political satire vary.

Wild Horse Nine: Malkovich and Rockwell’s CIA Satire Divides Critics

Wild Horse Nine: Malkovich and Rockwell’s CIA Satire Divides Critics

Martin McDonagh’s new film, Wild Horse Nine, starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as bickering CIA agents in 1973 Chile, has generated polarized critical reactions. While some praise the performances and dark humor, others criticize the film for trivializing the historical trauma of the Chilean coup. The film is set for a wide release on November 6.

Star-Studded Off-Broadway Revival of A View From the Bridge Lands at La MaMa
theater3 months ago

Star-Studded Off-Broadway Revival of A View From the Bridge Lands at La MaMa

Sam Rockwell will lead a star-studded Off-Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge at La MaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theatre, with Marin Ireland and Alfred Molina, directed by Neil Pepe. The 13-week limited run starts November 27, opening night December 13. Rockwell is producing along with Mark Berger and Play Hooky Productions in a model aimed at channeling resources back to La MaMa. Tickets will be offered at special rates to La MaMa members. The revival is the play’s first major Off-Broadway staging since 1965, and tickets are available at ViewFromtheBridgePlay.com.

Sam Rockwell to Lead New Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge at La MaMa
theater3 months ago

Sam Rockwell to Lead New Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge at La MaMa

Sam Rockwell will headline a 13-week off-Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge at La MaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theatre, with previews beginning November 27 and opening night December 13; directed by Neil Pepe and produced by Mark Berger, Rockwell and PlayHooky Productions, the cast also includes Marin Ireland as Beatrice and Alfred Molina as Alfieri.

Verbinski Returns With Gonzo AI Thriller Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die
film8 months ago

Verbinski Returns With Gonzo AI Thriller Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die

Gore Verbinski returns to directing after a decade with Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, a roughly $20M Briarcliff/Constantin indie shot in Cape Town about a dystopian future man who recruits Norms-diner patrons to save the world from AI; eight years in the making from Matthew Robinson’s TV-pilot concept to a feature, with Sam Rockwell leading a cast that includes Juno Temple, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña and Zazie Beetz, and supported by an avant-garde marketing push culminating in a Fantastic Fest premiere.

Sam Rockwell's Bold Farewell to 'G.I. Jane' with a Shaved Head
entertainment1 year ago

Sam Rockwell's Bold Farewell to 'G.I. Jane' with a Shaved Head

Sam Rockwell left the 1997 film G.I. Jane after a wild party organized by Demi Moore, where he and others shaved their heads and drank with Navy Seals, realizing later he was unprepared for the physical demands of the role. Despite leaving early, he maintained a good relationship with director Ridley Scott and later worked with him again. Rockwell is now acclaimed for his role in The White Lotus.

"Bryce Dallas Howard Reveals Real-Life Risk Aversion, Argylle's Post-Credits Scene Explained"
arts2 years ago

"Bryce Dallas Howard Reveals Real-Life Risk Aversion, Argylle's Post-Credits Scene Explained"

The review of "Argylle" criticizes the film for lacking the affection, understanding, and respect typically associated with a homage to spy movies, instead feeling soulless and pasted together. Directed by Matthew Vaughn, the movie offers mild surprises but fails to deliver any real pleasure, with the protagonist, played by Bryce Dallas Howard, being a best-selling spy novelist and a cat lady. The review concludes that "Argylle" embodies the worry about soulless, human-free content in the film industry.