Latest news with #JoaquinPhoenix
Geek Tyrant
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Full Trailer for Ari Aster's Pandemic Thriller EDDINGTON with Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal — GeekTyrant
A24 has released the full trailer for director Ari Aster's new film Eddington , which is set during the COVID pandemic, a moment in time that I really have no desire to revisit. That was just such a weird, crazy, and scary time. Aster is a great filmmaker, though, and it looks like he's made an interesting film. The movie is described as a modern Western and the brief logline reads: 'A standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.' The new trailer pulls takes us back five years, when six-foot-enforced social distancing was a thing, and there were protests sparked by the death of George Floyd and there were tons of online conspiracy theorists. Phoenix and Pascal are joined by Austin Butler, Emma Stone, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O'Connell, Micheal Ward, Amélie Hoeferle, Clifton Collins Jr. and William Belleau. This is Aster's fourth feature film, following Hereditary , Midsommar and Beau Is Afraid , the last of which Phoenix also starred in. When talking about working with Phoenix, Aster said: 'Having now worked with him, I understand why he is so reluctant to jump onto anything — because he really puts all of himself into whatever he's doing. The way that he challenges the material — not in a gratuitous way or in a way that's a pain in the ass. 'The question usually amounts to 'Is there anything we haven't considered here?' I realized that it's something that I was really wanting from an actor, and now I can't imagine making a film without him.' Eddington is set to open in competition at Cannes. It will be released in the US on July 18.
Reuters
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Fact Check: Video of Lady Gaga kissing female heckler is a scene for the Joker sequel
A video of Lady Gaga kissing a heckler who told the American singer she was going to hell has been shared online without the context that it shows a movie scene being filmed. The video shows Gaga walking up a flight of stairs and stopping sharply when a woman yells: 'You are going to hell'. The Poker Face star walks back to confront the woman, grabbing her cheeks and kissing her on the mouth. The video was shared in mid-May with the caption, opens new tab: 'I love this!,' adding, 'You know… seriously… before you throw stones, maybe you should look at your own judgmental heart.' In June, the video continued to be shared without context, and some Facebook posts suggested it was evidence of an assault. But the video shows Gaga filming a scene for Joker: Folie a Deux,, opens new tab a movie musical and sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker, the infamous DC Comics villain. Gaga played the Joker's love interest, Harleen Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn. The woman kissed by Gaga is Jennifer Lamb-Hewitt, opens new tab, a professional actress, stunt performer and stunt coordinator, who told Reuters the video shows a fictional scene. 'In the spring of 2023 I was cast in an acting role that required me to receive a kiss from the amazing Lady Gaga,' Lamb-Hewitt said in an email. 'The scene was great fun to film, and a wonderful experience. As a proud parent of pansexual young adults, this opportunity was an honor.' Other videos of the same scene show cameras and crew, opens new tab members around. The film's director, Todd Phillips, also appears alongside, opens new tab Gaga after the shot ends. Phillips told Entertainment Weekly, opens new tab in 2024 that the scene did not make it to the final cut of the movie. He said he realised he wanted the moment to be a musical one, not one with dialogue. Representatives for Gaga, Phillips and Warner Bros Discovery, the parent company of Warner Bros Pictures, which produced the film, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Missing context. The video shows Lady Gaga shooting a movie scene. This article was produced by the Reuters Fact Check team. Read more about our fact-checking work.
Perth Now
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
WA's peak festival for indie filmmaking drops wild lineup
Internet boyfriend Pedrol Pascal and a Norwegian animated sex musical about sperm are two of the disparate array of treats in store for moviegoers at this year's Revelation Perth International Film Festival. WA's peak festival for indie filmmaking is renowned for alternative fare, but the event has outdone itself this year, boasting more than 45 features and documentaries and more than 100 short films. Among the highlights from this year's program is the aforementioned Pascal project, Eddington, a contemporary Western that doubles as a black comedy, which has sprung from the mind of horror auteur Ari Aster. Set during the COVID-19 pandemic, the film's star-studded cast also includes Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Austin Butler. As for that risque animated film, colourfully titled Spermageddon, it will surely appeal to fans of South Park and Seth Rogen's Sausage Party. For those who prefer their cinema a little more high-brow, Rev will also screen the British biographical drama Mr Burton, about the early life of Welsh acting legend Richard Burton. Rev can always be counted on for thought-provoking docos, and this year is no different, with Eno, a film about enigmatic music icon Brian Eno. Eddington is an American contemporary Western film starring Joaquin Phoenix (pictured), Pedro Pascal (pictured). Credit: supplied Other notable documentaries include the fascinatingly meta examination of the true crime genre, Zodiac Killer Project, and Chain Reactions, a film that explores the cultural impact of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Rev's commitment to the local screen industry is set to continue, with the return of Westralia Day, Get Your Shorts On! and the City of Vincent Film Project, three events focused on celebrating West Aussie content. While a dedicated First Nations showcase will honour Indigenous storytelling traditions and contemporary experiences. Revelation Perth International Film Festival runs July 2-13 at Luna Leederville, Luna on SX and the Backlot, and the full program is now available on the festival's website. Spermageddon is a 2024 Norwegian adult animated musical sex comedy film directed by Tommy Wirkola and Rasmus A. Sivertsen. Credit: supplied
Arab News
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Review: Star-filled ‘Eddington' — a satirical thriller in small town America
CANNES: The memory of the COVID-19 pandemic still lingers, the deaths and the economic destruction it caused still play on the mind. Ari Aster's 'Eddington,' which just played at the Cannes Film Festival in France, is a brutal look at what the virus did to humanity, the kind of misinformation we were fed and the losses, monetary and emotional, we all suffered. 'Eddington' is a fictional town in the US state of New Mexico and the movie opens as lockdown begins. In the Cannes title, the mayor of Eddington, Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal), and Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix) are at loggerheads. Their bone of contention is the medical mask — Cross refuses to wear one thus setting a bad example, encouraging people to defy the rule. Cross also resents Garcia's support for the construction of a giant online server farm and decides to run against Garcia as an anti-lockdown candidate in the upcoming mayoral election. This forms the main plot, but interestingly it is the sub-plots that add pep and zing to the film. Cross's wife Louise (Emma Stone) suffers from hysteria and depression while Garcia's problematic teen son Eric (Matt Gomez Hidaka) is in love with Sarah (Amelia Hoeferie), who bills herself a warrior for social justice. Aster manages to grip us with all these diversions and distractions in what could have otherwise been a rather dull narrative. The satire on the sidelines is hilarious, and despite a serious plot that treats the town as a microcosm of America's problems — from police brutality to racism — the writer-director manages to keep the audience engaged until the finish line. The film could have done with tighter editing, though, and it isn't till the halfway mark that the plot begins to speed up with a segway into a farcical crime thriller.
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Angelina Jolie sparks fan fears after series of awkward interactions with her own bodyguard
Angelina Jolie fans have expressed concern for the A-lister after she appeared to look 'uncomfortable' around one of her security guards. The Hollywood actress, 49, stepped out on red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival last week for the premiere of Eddington, starring Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix, and Austin Butler. Before heading inside, Angelina stopped and posed for photos as she greeted a legion of fans. However, following the grand event, eagle-eyed social media users noticed how the mom-of-six seemed uneasy around one member of her security team and quickly deduced that she 'doesn't like him.' In a video that has since gone viral on Instagram, Angelina was seen appearing to avoid eye contact with the man in question and seemingly trying to evade any interaction. At one point, she was filmed turning her head away from him as he attempted to get her attention while she sat down for a fancy dinner. Instead, she turned her gaze towards another member of her team and managed to get his attention instead. Another moment saw the guard attempt to take a bouquet of red roses out of Angelina's hand as she interacted with a fan. In a video that has since gone viral on Instagram, Angelina was seen appearing to avoid eye contact with her security guard and seemingly trying to evade any interaction Social media users were quick to claim of a rift between Angelina and the security guard. Taking to the comments, one joked: 'She needs security from her own security.' 'She doesn't like him,' another said while a third claimed, 'She is clearly not comfortable.' Agreeing, another wrote: 'I feel stressed out just by seeing that. I know that's their own work but please let her breathe!' But others sided with the security guard and reiterated that he is only doing his job. 'Way to destroy somebody's life and reputation,' one slammed. 'Just imagine yourself being publicly shamed and criticized for doing your job. 'If he was a problem, she would most likely fired him by now.' contacted Angelina's rep for comment. Angelina had been in attendance for the premiere of the Ari Aster directed film Eddington on May 16. The Hollywood star was a vision in a white floor length gown as she attended the event at Carlton Beach. Her dress featured a cape style sleeve on one side and perfectly hugged her slender figure as she walked along the carpet. Smiling and waving to fans and photographers, Angelina flaunted her toned arms, while flashing her inked skin. The star flashed a hint of leg as she walked - with the dress boasting a thigh high side split.
