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Review: ‘Private Jokes, Public Places’
Before a playwriting class yanked his attention elsewhere, Oren Safdie expected to follow in the footsteps of father Moshe, an Israeli architect of international repute. The former's "Private Jokes,...
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Review: ‘Go Get Some Rosemary’
Film tests the viewer's tolerance for a protagonist whose flighty irresponsibility borders on unforgivable.
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Surprise noms make Spirit list
It wouldn't be Film Independent's Spirit Awards without a case of strange bedfellows amongst the acting nominees, and the 2010 roster is no exception. Just ask one of those nominees herself.
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Sundance sets shorts lineup
A rap version of "La Jetee," experimental film vet Ken Jacobs' take on the Nazis and singer-actress Brie Larson's directing debut are among projects set for Sundance's short film lineup, which totals...
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Review: ‘The End of Love’
Pic often toddles over the fine line between cute and cloying before finding its footing in the final reel.
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Film Review: ‘Lenny Cooke’
A penetrating and ultimately heartbreaking inventory of hard lessons learned on and off the court.
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Venice Film Review: ‘Heaven Knows What’
The times may have changed, but the heroin subculture of New York’s Upper West Side remains largely the same to judge by Josh and Benny Safdie’s “Heaven Knows What.”
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When Josh and Benny Safdie Met Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne
From the brothers Warner to the brothers Weinstein, the movie business has long been a fraternal affair, though sibling director teams (Coen, Hughes, Wachowski) are a relatively new concept.
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Film Review: Robert Pattinson in ‘Good Time’
Those already acquainted with the young oeuvre of Benny and Josh Safdie — the multitasking fraternal auteur duo with a joint eye to the social fringes of New York City — may see the title of their...
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Robert Pattinson: ‘Good Time’‘Helped Me Become a Better Actor’
Robert Pattinson is earning rave reviews for his intense and electrifying performance in A24’s crime thriller, “Good Time.” Under the helm of directors and brothers Josh and Benny Safdie, the...
View ArticleFilm Review: Adam Sandler in ‘Uncut Gems’
Audiences have been comparing Josh and Benny Safdie’s “Uncut Gems” to a cocaine rush since it premiered at the Telluride Film Festival. I wouldn’t know, but it’s a trip all right: (Adam Sandler), which...
View ArticleHow the Weeknd Came to Play Himself in the Safdie Brothers’ Berserk ‘Uncut Gems’
Much was made of the fact that Abel Tesfaye’s name showed up in the cast list for “Uncut Gems,” the latest film from the brother director team Josh and Benny Safdie. As it’s turned out now that the...
View ArticleAdam Sandler and ‘Uncut Gems’ Co-Stars on Working With the ‘Crazy’ Safdie...
“Uncut Gems,” a dark comedy starring Adam Sandler and directed by the Safdie Brothers, is a wild ride that has generated awards season buzz since premiering at this year’s Telluride Film Festival. In...
View ArticleThe Safdie Brothers Break Down the Passover Scene in ‘Uncut Gems’
“Uncut Gems” doesn’t just offer up the anomaly of Adam Sandler, an actor best known for broad comedies, venturing into dramatic territory. Even more unusual, it’s the rare modern movie to include a...
View ArticleAdam Sandler’s ‘Uncut Gems’ Scores Box Office Record for A24
Adam Sandler’s “Uncut Gems,” a suspense thriller set in New York’s Diamond District, set a new box office benchmark for A24, the film’s indie distributor. Directed by brothers Josh and Benny Safdie,...
View ArticleAdam Sandler Finally Accepts an Acting Award at National Board of Review Gala
The star-studded National Board of Review gala, held Wednesday at midtown Manhattan’s Cipriani 42nd, honored A-listers like Brad Pitt for best supporting actor (“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”), Renee...
View ArticleAdam Sandler, Safdie Brothers Team With Netflix on Next Film
Netflix has boarded the Safdie Brothers’ upcoming feature film starring Adam Sandler, Variety has confirmed. While little is known about the untitled “Uncut Gems” followup, Josh and Benny Safdie are...
View Article‘Good Time’ Star Taliah Webster, ‘Boyhood’s’ Sam Dillon Set for Crime...
Taliah Webster, who starred in the Safdie Brothers’ film “Good Time,” and Sam Dillon (“Boyhood,” “Skin”) are set to lead the cast of crime thriller “On Point.” The feature, written and directed by...
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