Since the opening scene of Jaws, many blockbuster filmmakers have strived to riff on Steven Spielberg’s particular four-quadrant brand of graceful thrills and grounded emotion. Utilizing the fundamental calling cards of that director in 2018, John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place was a passable imitation with bludgeoning sound design to keep one’s mind off certain dubious narrative decisions. Successful enough to quickly earn a sequel, A Quiet Place Part II has now arrived after a year-long pandemic delay, adding a few new characters but upping the scope only slightly. It’s another unsparing sensory experience, seeking to amp up tension with every sound (or not) that’s being made. The approach is effective in a handful of moments that rely on jolting jump scares, but with a mix of bewildering character decisions and contrived plotting that banks on cheap tricks, any interest in this expanding universe dissipates by the film’s final moments.
- 5/18/2021
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Photo: ‘A Quiet Place Part 2’/Paramount Pictures **Article contains spoilers for A Quiet Place** John Krasinski’s Horror Sequel Is Almost Here 2018’s ‘A Quiet Place’ was a surprise hit for Paramount Pictures, dazzling fans of horror and suspense with its intriguing premise, memorable and action-packed scenes, and a stellar cast (it also boasts an impressive “96% Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes). The story followed a small family’s desperate attempts to survive in a post-apocalyptic world—one crawling with alien-like monsters who possess ultra-sensitive hearing and deadly physical features. The original film’s cast included John Krasinski (Lee Abbott), Emily Blunt (Evelyn Abbott), Millicent Simmonds (Regan Abbott), and Noah Jupe (Marcus Abbott). Related article: Video: Full Rendezvous At The Premiere of ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Reactions From John Krasinski, Emily Blunt Related article: Video: Full Commentary on ‘A Quiet Place II’ Reactions from John Krasinski, Emily Blunt & Cillian Murphy...
- 1/17/2021
- by Les Almourzaev
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
2020 is going to have some really interesting films. Of course, we’ll have to get through a tough early part of the year (more on that tomorrow), but that’s always the case. Today, for our first post of the new decade and new year, we’re going to look at a sequel that has some real potential. It’s A Quiet Place Part II, which just released a Trailer this morning. Following up the acclaimed horror smash, this looks like a potential blockbuster for the first third of 2020. You’ll be able to see the full Trailer at the bottom of the post after a bit of commentary, of course, so read on for more… This is, of course, a sequel to A Quiet Place. The IMDb synopsis for the follow up goes like this: “Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world.
- 1/1/2020
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Left to right: Noah Jupe plays Marcus Abbott and John Krasinski plays Lee Abbott in A Quiet Place, from Paramount Pictures.
The Writers Guild of America West (Wgaw) and the Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in screenwriting and videogame writing during 2018. Winners will be honored at the 2019 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 17, at concurrent ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York City.
Original Screenplay
Eighth Grade, Written by Bo Burnham; A24
Green Book, Written by Nick Vallelonga & Brian Currie & Peter Farrelly; Universal Pictures
A Quiet Place, Screenplay by Bryan Woods & Scott Beck and John Krasinski, Story by Bryan Woods & Scott Beck; Paramount Pictures
Roma, Written by Alfonso Cuarón; Netflix
Vice, Written by Adam McKay; Annapurna Pictures
Adapted Screenplay
Blackkklansman, Written by Charlie Wachtel & David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott & Spike Lee, Based on the book by Ron Stallworth; Focus Features
Black Panther, Written...
The Writers Guild of America West (Wgaw) and the Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in screenwriting and videogame writing during 2018. Winners will be honored at the 2019 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 17, at concurrent ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York City.
Original Screenplay
Eighth Grade, Written by Bo Burnham; A24
Green Book, Written by Nick Vallelonga & Brian Currie & Peter Farrelly; Universal Pictures
A Quiet Place, Screenplay by Bryan Woods & Scott Beck and John Krasinski, Story by Bryan Woods & Scott Beck; Paramount Pictures
Roma, Written by Alfonso Cuarón; Netflix
Vice, Written by Adam McKay; Annapurna Pictures
Adapted Screenplay
Blackkklansman, Written by Charlie Wachtel & David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott & Spike Lee, Based on the book by Ron Stallworth; Focus Features
Black Panther, Written...
- 1/7/2019
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Left to right: Noah Jupe plays Marcus Abbott, John Krasinski plays Lee Abbott, Emily Blunt plays Evelyn Abbott and Millicent Simmonds plays Regan Abbott in A Quiet Place, from Paramount Pictures.
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today motion picture and television nominations for the 30th Annual Producers Guild Awards presented by Cadillac. All 2019 Producers Guild Awards winners will be announced on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
At this month’s event, the Producers Guild will also present special honors to Toby Emmerich (Milestone Award), Kevin Feige (David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures), Amy Sherman-Palladino (Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television), Kenya Barris (Visionary Award), and Jane Fonda (Stanley Kramer Award).
The 2019 Producers Guild Awards Co-Chairs are Donald De Line and Amy Pascal. Cadillac is the Presenting Sponsor of the event, Delta Air Lines is the sponsor of the Visionary Award,...
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today motion picture and television nominations for the 30th Annual Producers Guild Awards presented by Cadillac. All 2019 Producers Guild Awards winners will be announced on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
At this month’s event, the Producers Guild will also present special honors to Toby Emmerich (Milestone Award), Kevin Feige (David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures), Amy Sherman-Palladino (Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television), Kenya Barris (Visionary Award), and Jane Fonda (Stanley Kramer Award).
The 2019 Producers Guild Awards Co-Chairs are Donald De Line and Amy Pascal. Cadillac is the Presenting Sponsor of the event, Delta Air Lines is the sponsor of the Visionary Award,...
- 1/4/2019
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Undoubtedly the year that was 2018 was one of the oddest, to say the least. Events both in the United States and worldwide had movie goers escaping to cinemas for relief… both off world or right here on Terra Firma. Wamg’s Top 10 Movies of 2018 entertained audiences with superheroes and super-people alike, educated them with history lessons on prejudice, bigotry, and tragedy, while at the same time finding solace in one man’s gentle, understanding words as well as a family’s love, loss and sacrifice.
Uniquely all character, all human driven, here is a look at the Best films of the past year.
Yalitza Aparicio as Cleo, Marco Graf as Pepe, Carlos Peralta Jacobson as Paco, and Daniela Demesa as Sofi in Roma, written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
Image by Alfonso Cuarón.
1. Roma: “It is hard to do justice in words to the sense of majesty and significance Cuaron...
Uniquely all character, all human driven, here is a look at the Best films of the past year.
Yalitza Aparicio as Cleo, Marco Graf as Pepe, Carlos Peralta Jacobson as Paco, and Daniela Demesa as Sofi in Roma, written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
Image by Alfonso Cuarón.
1. Roma: “It is hard to do justice in words to the sense of majesty and significance Cuaron...
- 12/26/2018
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Opening on April 6, 2018 is director John Krasinksi’s SXSW hit, A Quiet Place.
In the modern horror thriller A Quiet Place, a family of four must navigate their lives in silence after mysterious creatures that hunt by sound threaten their survival. If they hear you, they hunt you.
Paramount Pictures in association with Michael Bay presents a Platinum Dunes Production of A Quiet Place, directed by John Krasinski and starring Emily Blunt, Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe. The screenplay is by Bryan Woods & Scott Beck and John Krasinski from a story by Bryan Woods & Scott Beck. The score is from composer Marco Beltrami, two-time Academy Award® nominee for 3:10 to Yuma and The Hurt Locker, as well as World War Z and Logan.
Enter for the chance to win Two (2) seats to the advance screening of A Quiet Place on Tuesday, April 3 at 7pm in the St. Louis area.
In the modern horror thriller A Quiet Place, a family of four must navigate their lives in silence after mysterious creatures that hunt by sound threaten their survival. If they hear you, they hunt you.
Paramount Pictures in association with Michael Bay presents a Platinum Dunes Production of A Quiet Place, directed by John Krasinski and starring Emily Blunt, Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe. The screenplay is by Bryan Woods & Scott Beck and John Krasinski from a story by Bryan Woods & Scott Beck. The score is from composer Marco Beltrami, two-time Academy Award® nominee for 3:10 to Yuma and The Hurt Locker, as well as World War Z and Logan.
Enter for the chance to win Two (2) seats to the advance screening of A Quiet Place on Tuesday, April 3 at 7pm in the St. Louis area.
- 3/27/2018
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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