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Some films, like Phyllida Lloyd’s The Iron Lady for example, contain a central performance so impressive that the film as a whole is shown up to be rather flimsy by comparison. Although Smashed is by no means a flimsy piece of work, you do get the sense that with a performance as mesmerizing as Mary [...]
Arguably one of the finest breakthrough performances of the year – if not one of the finest performances full stop – comes from Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Smashed. The actress who before now may have been best known for her performance in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (and for us, as you’ll soon see, Sky [...]
James Ponsoldt’s Smashed saw its world debut at Sundance at the start of the year, and leading lady Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s performance has been Oscar-buzzed ever since. The film won the Special Jury Prize at the festival, and just last month, Winstead’s performance was recognised once more when the Independent Spirit Awards nominations were announced, [...]
The Oscar buzz has been surrounding Mary Elizabeth Winstead for her performance in Smashed all year, since the film debuted at Sundance back in January, where it jointly won the Special Jury Prize. I absolutely loved the film when it continued its festival circuit at TIFF, and with the film currently in limited release in [...]
Imogen Poots (28 Weeks Later) has landed the lead female role in Need for Speed. The actress, who has been rising up the ranks in recent years with roles in V for Vendetta and Fright Night, will star opposite Aaron Paul (Mission: Impossible III) in DreamWorks’ big-screen adaptation of the popular Electronic Arts game. The film, which centers [...]
By far one of the finest actors of his generation, Aaron Paul is have a deservedly strong year. He recently took home his second Emmy for Breaking Bad. And his latest film, Smashed, which will be opening on wider release in the US in the coming weeks, came out of Sundance with early Oscar buzz, [...]
James Ponsoldt’s Smashed debuted at Sundance this year and came away not only with an award in hand, but also with a substantial level of critical acclaim, and early buzz for the coming Oscar season for its leading duo of Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) – very [...]
James Ponsoldt’s Smashed debuted at Sundance this year to brilliant early reviews, with a particular focus on its leading couple, Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad), for having given such exceptional performances. Talk has been buzzing ever since for the possibility of a Best Actress nomination for Winstead [...]
James Ponsoldt’s Smashed debuted at Sundance at the start of the year to brilliant reviews, coming away from the festival with an award in hand and early buzz for Oscar-worthy performances from its leading stars, Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad). Last week, we heard that Sony Pictures [...]
Aaron Paul has of course been one to watch for years now, truly making a name for himself opposite Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad, winning an Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in the Drama category. Adding to his upcoming slate, he’s now joined A Long Way Down, the adaptation of Nick Hornby’s 2005 novel of [...]
Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) in the leads, Smashed debuted at Sundance this year to incredibly strong reviews, and jointly won the Special Jury Prize for Excellence in Independent Film Producing. Sony Classics acquired US distribution, and have now set the release date for the film [...]
Across the Atlantic, the final season of AMC’s Emmy-winning Breaking Bad, one of the most critically acclaimed programmes in recent years, starts airing. The fifth and final season will be divided into two halves, and if you’re lucky enough to be heading to Comic-Con this week, you can catch the first episode a day early [...]
In the past five years, US cable channel AMC has become a leader in original programming alongside HBO, with Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and The Walking Dead all in its roster. The fifth and final season of Breaking Bad is due to begin in the States in a month’s time, and IMDb have debuted four [...]
***CONTAINS MAJOR SEASON 1 AND 2 SPOILERS*** After watching the methodical and laborious techniques used to create Walt (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse’s (Aaron Paul) ‘special’ blue crystal meth for two whole, addictive seasons, we should all be experts in the production of the illegal substance by now. But that was never the show’s intent and, [...]
The star of this glorious TV programme by AMC is one you’ll instantly recognise; he may be the same person but it’s hard to believe. Bryan Cranston has taken the world of acting by the jugular, showing that he may be one of the best actors of our time. It’s taken him a long time [...]
Decoding Annie Parker is quickly becoming an indie film to look out for next year. The film is to be Steven Bernstein’s feature directorial debut, having worked as director of photography for many years, and his cast is looking pretty impressive so far. The film will star Helen Hunt and Samantha Morton in the leads, [...]
Rashida Jones (The Social Network) has signed on to star in Decoding Annie Parker. Jones will star opposite Helen Hunt, Samantha Morton, Aaron Paul, Corey Stoll and Maggie Grace in the indie drama. Decoding Annie Parker is based on geneticist Mary Claire King’s discovery of a gene linked to breast cancer. Steven Bernstein is on board as director, with [...]
Many remain ambivalent regarding the news of another Die Hard entry being officially greenlit. I have sincerely got nothing but love for the franchise and although I think Die Hard 4.0 / Live Free or Die Hard suffered from being artificially squeezed into a more “friendly” rating/certificate, it was still a welcome and commendable addition [...]
Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who really made a name for herself playing Ramona Flowers last summer in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and Aaron Paul, Emmy Award-winner for TV’s Breaking Bad, have both in negotiations to lead the indie dramedy, Smashed, Variety report. The film will be made at the excellently named Super Crispy Entertainment, who [...]