Justin Kurzel and Lucas Pittaway Interview for Snowtown
How the project came together and what they knew of the actual events. Justin Kurzel: Sean Grant had written up to about the 5th or 6th draft and then Warp Films Australia showed me the script. It was probably more of a genre film at the time, police and that in there, but I just … Read more
Haywire Review
Into a quiet diner walks Mallory Kane (Gina Carano). Following shortly behind her is Aaron (Channing Tatum). Mallory is quick to see him arrive and we get the impression instantly that Mallory is a hyper alert character, Carano conveying this through small physical inflections. Aaron and Mallory clearly have history and as the two begin … Read more
Gina Carano Interview for Haywire
When you first met with Steven Sorderbergh I understand you had a very long lunch, what was it in particular that you talked about at that time? We talked about my life and his life, films, fighting and family. It was a very relaxed kind of conversation between two people. What sort of films did … Read more
Short Takes: May 2012
THE RAID: Well executed action & a nicely grounded filmmaking approach. Iko Uwais is the star though. A big step up from MERANTAU too. MOONRISE KINGDOM: Anderson seems to have hit a bit of wall with Moonrise Kingdom. Style continues to be almost opposed to function & there’s nowhere near as much charm as in his previous … Read more