Cyrano Is Designed For A Big Screen Experience

At long last, the film adaptation of Cyrano is finally opening in wide release after its initial Oscar-qualifying run in December. I had the chance to see the film in New York back at the end of November. It was part of a dedicated CCA press day featuring the cast and crew. At the time, I was thinking I would be running my coverage in mid-January. This is because the plan had been for the…

"Cyrano Is Designed For A Big Screen Experience"

Joe Wright talks Cyrano

Joe Wright spoke with Solzy at the Movies about directing Cyrano, filming during a pandemic and on an active volcano. This interview took place during a dedicated Critics Choice Association press day back at the beginning of December. One night prior, I had the chance to meet Joe Wright at a reception following the screening. One of the things we discussed that night and touched on briefly is the big screen experience. Cyrano stars Peter…

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The Woman in the Window Can’t Be Saved

The Woman in the Window is finally launching on Netflix over a year and a half after it was supposed to open in theaters. When it comes to movies about windows, Rear Window is the gold standard. This isn’t about to change anytime soon. When it comes to the film’s release delays, people will likely think about Tulip Fever. Just me? Okay. Both The Woman in the Window and Tulip Fever have books for their…

"The Woman in the Window Can’t Be Saved"

FIRST LOOK: Darkest Hour

Focus Features has released the first photo and trailer for Joe Wright’s Darkest Hour.  The World War 2 thriller stars Gary Oldman as British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Directed by Joe Wright from a screenplay by Anthony McCarten, the film stars Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Stephen Dillane, Ronald Pickup, and Ben Mendelsohn. Synopsis: A thrilling and inspiring true story begins on the eve of World War II as, within days of becoming…

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