Koreans are no strangers to protest. Underneath the thin veneer of idol culture, smart technology, and (now apparent) phenomenal pandemic-care, South Korea has juggled with a history rife with public discontent. Maybe this is more “Parasite” vibes; in 2016-17, for example, the Candlelight Demonstrations witnessed one of the largest protests in history. International media turned all eyes to Korea, as the uprising usurped the corrupt absurdities interwoven into Park Geun-hye’s administration. The historic moment brought to light (no pun intended) a crucial part to Korea’s contemporary democracy, the end-result of a long and hard road of protest.
Forty years ago, the death of a different political leader — Park Cheong-hee — eventually led to an earlier turning-point: the Gwangju Uprising of 1980 on May 18. This bloody revolt has carved a deep scar in lived memory. As politicians climbed to power and curators commemorated the city through Asia’s oldest biennial, filmmakers...
Forty years ago, the death of a different political leader — Park Cheong-hee — eventually led to an earlier turning-point: the Gwangju Uprising of 1980 on May 18. This bloody revolt has carved a deep scar in lived memory. As politicians climbed to power and curators commemorated the city through Asia’s oldest biennial, filmmakers...
- 5/18/2021
- by AMP Group
- AsianMoviePulse
Peter Livolsi’s big screen adaptation of Peter Bognanni’s award-winning novel “The House of Tomorrow” has added a slew of impressive new cast members. The film, which has already started shooting in Minnesota, is set to star Ellen Burstyn, Nick Offerman, Asa Butterfield, Alex Wolff, Maude Apatow and Michaela Watkins.
The film follows “futurist, architect, and inventor R. Buckminster Fuller’s incredible story through two teens hoping to get laid, become punk gods, and survive high school.” The book was published in 2011.
Read More: Watch: Academy Award Winner Ellen Burstyn and Danny Glover Team Up in Exclusive ‘About Scout’ Trailer
The film is Livolsi’s feature debut, and he is set to serve as both writer and director on the project. He previously participated in the 2016 Sundance Screenwriters Lab and the project was a recipient of the Tribeca Film Institute Sloan Grant.
Of the news, Livolsi commented, “Peter Bognanni...
The film follows “futurist, architect, and inventor R. Buckminster Fuller’s incredible story through two teens hoping to get laid, become punk gods, and survive high school.” The book was published in 2011.
Read More: Watch: Academy Award Winner Ellen Burstyn and Danny Glover Team Up in Exclusive ‘About Scout’ Trailer
The film is Livolsi’s feature debut, and he is set to serve as both writer and director on the project. He previously participated in the 2016 Sundance Screenwriters Lab and the project was a recipient of the Tribeca Film Institute Sloan Grant.
Of the news, Livolsi commented, “Peter Bognanni...
- 7/25/2016
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Read: Reel Red Films and Breaking Glass Acquire Ellen Burstyn-Starring 'About Scout' In the debut trailer for Laurie Weltz's "About Scout," young up-and-coming star India Ennenga ("Treme") plays rebellious titular character, facing comedic odds of overcoming her troubled upbringing and a lack of legitimate parental supervision. Stuck with a precociously imaginative younger sister, Tallulah (affectionately nicknamed Lulu), and a languid grandmother (played by the supremely talented Ellen Burstyn), Scout sets out to discover her own sense of being and responsibility. Scout is determined to keep her younger sister by her side and out of the hands of child services and opportunistic relatives, leading to an impromptu "road trip" to Texas in order to rescue her sister. Tagging along for the ride is Sam Prescott and James Frencheville's unstable character, who is bent on escaping from a nearby psychiatric clinic. The film premiered under its original...
- 1/8/2016
- by Riyad Mammadyarov
- Indiewire
Reel Red Films and Breaking Glass Pictures have announced their partnership for the U.S. release of the star-studded coming-of-age film "About Scout." Read More: Ellen Burstyn Looks Back on Her Career and Ahead to the Future of Indie Film Starring India Ennenga as the titular star, "About Scout" also stars Danny Glover, Nikki Reed, Jane Seymour and Ellen Burstyn. The film premiered earlier this year at the Newport Beach Film Festival under the original title "Scout," and it tells the story of a rebellious young girl who convinces a suicidal young man to accompany her on a road trip across Texas in search of her kidnapped younger sister. Reel Red and Breaking Glass have slated the film for a theatrical and VOD release in March 2016. Read More: Danny Glover on 'The House I Live In' and Documentary as a Tool for Social Impact...
- 11/12/2015
- by Aubrey Page
- Indiewire
Beyond the Lights - 20th Century Fox - Blu-ray and DVD Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood Cast: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Danny Glover, Minnie Driver, Nate Parker, Darryl Stephens. Full cast + crew A few big Oscar winners hit shelves this week, but there's one nominee that was probably never even on your radar but absolutely should be: Beyond the Lights. This is the kind old school, tempered, meaningful adult love story that people complain Hollywood doesn't make any more. It's about a rising hip hop star (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) who is being ground down by her exploitative industry and the Boy Scout of a cop (Nate Parker) who happens to save her life one day. Their relationship plays out in unsurprising ways, but what makes Beyond the Lights stand...
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- 2/25/2015
- by Peter Hall
- Movies.com
Exclusive: Angel Grace Productions will commence international sales at the Efm on La-based BrownBag Pictures and Decipher Entertainment drama starring Ellen Burstyn, Danny Glover and Jane Seymour.
Laurie Weltz’s recently completed drama tells of a rebellious girl who takes a troubled young man on a road trip to find her missing younger sister.
Beverley A Gordon, Dwjuan Fox and Nicolas Emiliani produced the feature and India Ennenga, James Frecheville, Onata Aprile and Nikki Reed round out the ensemble cast.
Reder & Feig Llp represents Us rights to Scout.
Weltz previously directed the Sundance 1998 selection Wrestling With Alligators starring Claire Bloom and Joely Richardson.
Michael Fister’s Angel Grace launched in 2013.
Laurie Weltz’s recently completed drama tells of a rebellious girl who takes a troubled young man on a road trip to find her missing younger sister.
Beverley A Gordon, Dwjuan Fox and Nicolas Emiliani produced the feature and India Ennenga, James Frecheville, Onata Aprile and Nikki Reed round out the ensemble cast.
Reder & Feig Llp represents Us rights to Scout.
Weltz previously directed the Sundance 1998 selection Wrestling With Alligators starring Claire Bloom and Joely Richardson.
Michael Fister’s Angel Grace launched in 2013.
- 1/23/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Whether you are a filmmaker, or one of the Sundance programmers whose task it is to identify the films that make up a line-up, it is indeed the most wonderful, panic-filled and nerve racking time of the year. The 31st edition of the Sundance Film Festival kicks off on January 22nd with Park City and Salt Lake City playing host to some of the more innovative, thought-provoking narrative and non-fiction films of 2015. Last year, a Jenga tall order of 4,057 features and 8,161 shorts were submitted. Now let’s think about those numbers for a second.
Twenty years ago, Terry Zwigoff’s Crumb claimed the Grand Jury Prize Documentary award, Living in Oblivion‘s Tom Dicillo was honored with the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, and Edward Burns’ micro-budgeted The Brothers McMullen (there is a read-worthy, lively, eleventh hour account on how it was submitted to the fest in Ted Hope’s “Hope...
Twenty years ago, Terry Zwigoff’s Crumb claimed the Grand Jury Prize Documentary award, Living in Oblivion‘s Tom Dicillo was honored with the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, and Edward Burns’ micro-budgeted The Brothers McMullen (there is a read-worthy, lively, eleventh hour account on how it was submitted to the fest in Ted Hope’s “Hope...
- 11/17/2014
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
30. No Country for Old Men (2007)
Scene: Coin Flip
Video: http://youtu.be/0iAezyDzj0M
There was a brief period of time from 2006-2009 when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made some more daring, but wholly deserved choices for Best Picture. It began in 2006, when Martin Scorsese finally won for The Departed which, while not his best and not nearly as dark as, say, Taxi Driver or Raging Bull, still leaned that direction. Three years later, they handed the Oscar to The Hurt Locker over the blockbuster Avatar, rewarding quality over audience love. But in between the two it was given to No Country for Old Men, an incredibly dark neo-Western based on the Cormac McCarthy novel of the same name. It’s still one of the Coen Brothers’ best films, an incredible cat-and-mouse journey through West Texas in the 1980′s. The film stars Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones,...
Scene: Coin Flip
Video: http://youtu.be/0iAezyDzj0M
There was a brief period of time from 2006-2009 when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made some more daring, but wholly deserved choices for Best Picture. It began in 2006, when Martin Scorsese finally won for The Departed which, while not his best and not nearly as dark as, say, Taxi Driver or Raging Bull, still leaned that direction. Three years later, they handed the Oscar to The Hurt Locker over the blockbuster Avatar, rewarding quality over audience love. But in between the two it was given to No Country for Old Men, an incredibly dark neo-Western based on the Cormac McCarthy novel of the same name. It’s still one of the Coen Brothers’ best films, an incredible cat-and-mouse journey through West Texas in the 1980′s. The film stars Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones,...
- 10/18/2014
- by Joshua Gaul
- SoundOnSight
Treme alumna, India Ennenga, will play opposite Mark Pellegrino in Carlton Cuse’s 10-episode A&E drama series The Returned. Ennenga will portray Camille, one of the twin daughters to Pellegrino’s Jack, a rugged father who loses his girls in a school bus crash four years prior. The Returned, from A+E Studios and FremantleMedia, is an adaptation of the acclaimed French series, which focuses on a small town that is turned upside down when several local people, who have been long presumed dead suddenly reappear, bringing with them both positive and detrimental consequences. Ennenga, repped by Innovative and Invictus Entertainment, will next be seen in Sun Belt Express and Scout. 30 Rock alum Keith Powell has been cast on the final season of HBO’s The Newsroom in the recurring role of Wyatt Geary, the new Human Resources Vice President for Awm. Powell, repped by SMS and Leverage, had...
- 5/31/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Gabourey Sadibe and the gay mimes, The Muppets sing “We’re Doing a Sequel,” Disney World dumps Boy Scout sponsorship
Matthew Morrison is set to star in Harvey Weinstein’s stage production of Finding Neverland. Because when you think of someone to step into the role Johnny Depp played, you automatically think of Matthew Morrison.
As these Right To Discriminate laws pop up (and hopefully die) all over the country, it’s important to remember that no so long ago, “religious liberty” was also used as an excuse for racism.
Clay Aiken has officially filed the papers to run for Congress in the 2nd District in North Carolina against incumbent Republican Renee Ellmers, assuming he makes it out of a crowded Democratic primary.
Ellen Burstyn is set to star as the lesbian aunt in the Amy Poehler produced sitcom Old Soul, about a woman who takes care of elderly people...
Matthew Morrison is set to star in Harvey Weinstein’s stage production of Finding Neverland. Because when you think of someone to step into the role Johnny Depp played, you automatically think of Matthew Morrison.
As these Right To Discriminate laws pop up (and hopefully die) all over the country, it’s important to remember that no so long ago, “religious liberty” was also used as an excuse for racism.
Clay Aiken has officially filed the papers to run for Congress in the 2nd District in North Carolina against incumbent Republican Renee Ellmers, assuming he makes it out of a crowded Democratic primary.
Ellen Burstyn is set to star as the lesbian aunt in the Amy Poehler produced sitcom Old Soul, about a woman who takes care of elderly people...
- 2/28/2014
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
Sharing a high-intensity workout with her pooches, "Twilight" babe Nikki Reed went for a mountain hike with her German Shepherds in La today (February 20).
Covering her face with a Bass Pro cap, the 25-year-old sported a a loose off-the-shoulder shirt and sexy black yoga pants, walking with her babies, who looked like they were loving the outdoor excursion!
In related news, the brunette beauty has been hard at work on an impressive list of movies, one of which is named, "Scout," in which Nikki teams up with Hollywood legend, Jane Seymour.
Set for release in 2015, the drama's synopsis states, "A rebellious Goth girl embarks on a road trip across Texas with a suicidal young man in an effort to find her little sister."...
Covering her face with a Bass Pro cap, the 25-year-old sported a a loose off-the-shoulder shirt and sexy black yoga pants, walking with her babies, who looked like they were loving the outdoor excursion!
In related news, the brunette beauty has been hard at work on an impressive list of movies, one of which is named, "Scout," in which Nikki teams up with Hollywood legend, Jane Seymour.
Set for release in 2015, the drama's synopsis states, "A rebellious Goth girl embarks on a road trip across Texas with a suicidal young man in an effort to find her little sister."...
- 2/21/2014
- GossipCenter
Flowers in the Attic is the rare Lifetime movie (it airs Saturday at 8 p.m. Et/Pt) that can't simply be written off as a Lifetime movie. It's so pure and perverse an example of American Gothic, I felt compelled to read the original Vc Andrews novel to try and comprehend what sort of imagination could hatch such a nutty story – a fairy tale, really, that somehow combines Hansel and Gretel and The Blue Lagoon. In Virginia horse country.
Flowers, both the book and the new movie, is completely absurd – if you want to gauge the absurdity, just know that...
Flowers, both the book and the new movie, is completely absurd – if you want to gauge the absurdity, just know that...
- 1/18/2014
- by Tom Gliatto
- People.com - TV Watch
Flowers in the Attic is the rare Lifetime movie (it airs Saturday at 8 p.m. Et/Pt) that can't simply be written off as a Lifetime movie. It's so pure and perverse an example of American Gothic, I felt compelled to read the original Vc Andrews novel to try and comprehend what sort of imagination could hatch such a nutty story - a fairy tale, really, that somehow combines Hansel and Gretel and The Blue Lagoon. In Virginia horse country. Flowers, both the book and the new movie, is completely absurd - if you want to gauge the absurdity, just...
- 1/18/2014
- by Tom Gliatto
- PEOPLE.com
Treating herself to a fun-filled evening, Nikki Reed stepped out in West Hollywood on Thursday (December 5).
The "Twilight" beauty showed off her pearly whites as she made her way into the Hooray Henry's nightclub.
In career news, Nikki is currently filming her upcoming drama "Scout." Per the synopsis, the film follows "a rebellious Goth girl as she embarks on a road trip across Texas with a suicidal young man in an effort to find her little sister."
Starring alongside Miss Reed are Jane Seymour and Ellen Burstyn. "Scout" is slated to hit theaters in 2015.
The "Twilight" beauty showed off her pearly whites as she made her way into the Hooray Henry's nightclub.
In career news, Nikki is currently filming her upcoming drama "Scout." Per the synopsis, the film follows "a rebellious Goth girl as she embarks on a road trip across Texas with a suicidal young man in an effort to find her little sister."
Starring alongside Miss Reed are Jane Seymour and Ellen Burstyn. "Scout" is slated to hit theaters in 2015.
- 12/7/2013
- GossipCenter
Nikki Reed is showing off her pregnancy curves! Mind you, it's not a real baby bump, but the sight of the star with a fake bun in the oven on the set of her new movie, Scout, certainly got our attention nevertheless. Decked out in a form-fitting blue tank top, a pair of short-shorts and a faded American flag vest, the 25-year-old actress was snapped shooting in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Adding to her character's look, Reed also sported a large temporary tattoo on her left arm. Directed by Laurie Weltz, the film also stars Danny Glover, Jane Seymour and Elly Burstyn. According to a plot synopsis on IMDb, Scout revolves around "a rebellious Goth girl (played by India...
- 10/31/2013
- E! Online
Men, Women & Children
Judy Greer ("Archer," "Carrie") is in talks to join the cast of Jason Reitman's next film "Men, Women & Children". Adam Sandler, Jennifer Garner and Rosemarie DeWitt also star.
The story chronicles the sexual frustrations of junior-high students and their parents in the digital age. Greer will play Joan Clint, a mom who posts alluring photos of her daughter online. [Source: The Wrap]
Dolphin Tale 2
Celebrated surfer Bethany Hamilton, the subject of the movie "Soul Surfer", has signed on to join the cast of the "Dolphin Tale" sequel at Alcon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures.
Harry Connick Jr, Morgan Freeman, Kris Kristofferson and Ashley Judd return for the film which is currently shooting in Florida. [Source: Screen]
Scout
Jane Seymour has joined the cast of Laurie Weltz's coming-of-age indie drama "Scout" for BrownBag Pictures and Decipher Entertainment.
Nikki Reed, Ellen Burstyn, Danny Glover, India Ennenga, James Frecheville and Onata Aprile also star.
Judy Greer ("Archer," "Carrie") is in talks to join the cast of Jason Reitman's next film "Men, Women & Children". Adam Sandler, Jennifer Garner and Rosemarie DeWitt also star.
The story chronicles the sexual frustrations of junior-high students and their parents in the digital age. Greer will play Joan Clint, a mom who posts alluring photos of her daughter online. [Source: The Wrap]
Dolphin Tale 2
Celebrated surfer Bethany Hamilton, the subject of the movie "Soul Surfer", has signed on to join the cast of the "Dolphin Tale" sequel at Alcon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures.
Harry Connick Jr, Morgan Freeman, Kris Kristofferson and Ashley Judd return for the film which is currently shooting in Florida. [Source: Screen]
Scout
Jane Seymour has joined the cast of Laurie Weltz's coming-of-age indie drama "Scout" for BrownBag Pictures and Decipher Entertainment.
Nikki Reed, Ellen Burstyn, Danny Glover, India Ennenga, James Frecheville and Onata Aprile also star.
- 10/28/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Jane Seymour has joined coming-of-age indie dramedy Scout. Wrestling With Alligators writer-director Laurie Weltz is helming the indie, which also stars India Ennenga, James Frecheville, Onata Aprile, Ellen Burstyn, Tim Guinee, Danny Glover and Nikki Reed. The BrownBag Pictures and Decipher Entertainment film, which is currently shooting in Los Angeles, follows a rebellious goth girl named Scout (Ennenga) who convinces Sam, a suicidal young man (Frecheville), to go on a road trip with her across Texas to track down her little sister (Aprile), who's been taken from her great-grandmother's (Burstyn) home by their father (Guinee) and
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- 10/28/2013
- by Rebecca Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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