Thursday, December 22, 2011 9:00AM - By Mali Elfman
2011 was the year of the indie. The majority of adaptations and blockbusters all fell completely flat, and numerous big studio dramas were missing that something special. Normally I’m one to say that every year is a great year, but this is no There Will be Blood Vs. No Country for Old Men, or even Moon Vs. Inglourious Bastards. That being said, the end of this year has been packed with award-worthy films and Sundance seemed to produce a number of films that made it big throughout 2011.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011 2:23PM - By Mali Elfman
With the cold sting of Sundance a ways away in the distance, it’s finally that time of year when all the little gems from the ‘Dance hit theaters for everyone to see! Woohoo! This week in theaters some of the best of Sundance hits local theaters including some of our favorite, Life in a Day, The Guard, The Devil’s Double, The Future and more. Find out more about the films, get reviews from the festivals, reviews since the festivals and interviews with many of the filmmakers and actors below… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 4:15PM - By Mali Elfman
You’re in for a VERY special treat this weekend, and I’m in for my third viewing of one of my new favorite films, The Guard (read Sundance review). This is one of the most finely performed, hysterical and well made films that I’ve seen in years thanks to a phenomenal performance from the big man himself, Brendan Gleeson, who stars as an instigating, unpredictable, bored cop or “guard” as they say in Ireland.
There’s no doubt in my mind that this film will become a classic and that his lines will be quoted for some time to come. Find out what it was like for him to pair up with another McDonagh and create such a fine character…
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011 4:40PM - By Krystal Clark
John Michael McDonagh’s Sundance favorite The Guard has found a home. According to a press announcement Sony Pictures Classics have acquired the U.S. and Latin American rights for the film that stars Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle (be sure to check out ScreenCrave’s review of the film).
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Saturday, January 22, 2011 3:55PM - By Christie Ko
Brendan Gleeson is a force to be reckoned with as Sergeant Gerry Boyle, a small town cop living outside of Galway in Christopher Michael McDonagh’s new film The Guard. Don Cheadle and Liam Cunningham turn in solid supporting role performances, but the the heart of this film and why you want to see it is because of Sergeant Boyle; a man who’s either “really motherfucking dumb or really motherfucking smart,” in the words of Don Cheadle’s character. You will see this movie and you will want to see it again.
Check out the review below.
