On the eve of its Chinese IMAX premiere, Fincher told IndieWire about excavating and remastering his breakout 1995 serial killer neo-noir.
Sometimes, the entire film is built around the work of a particular artist, while at others, a famous musician is hired to craft an entire soundtrack from scratch. In either case, it’s worth taking a closer look at some of the most notable times a film has used the music of a famous musician.
Movies are typically full of spectacle and set in various locations throughout their runtime. However, many films have taken place within a single location, keeping their story tight and compact. These are typically dramas, thrillers, or horrors, with engaging stories that limit themselves to one setting.
Everybody in Hollywood knows how hard it is to make one good movie. A sequel is even harder to pull off, especially if it has to live up to the quality of the original. But three hits in a row? They are difficult to come by, but the third time really has been the charm for these franchises.
In psychological thrillers like Se7en (1995) and Zodiac (2007), director David Fincher chronicled investigators doggedly pursuing serial killers. In The Killer, debuting on Friday, November 10 on Netflix, he flips the script and gives audiences access to the mind of a murderer—who turns out to be equally determined.
The term "auteur" refers to filmmakers with a distinct approach to their craft that gives their films a personal and singular stamp. Many directors in the film industry, past and present, fall into this category.
Thanks to the rise of the internet and social media, it is almost impossible to avoid spoilers for movies. As soon as a movie hits theaters or streaming, its contents are all over the web. Having a movie spoiled can sometimes completely ruin a viewing experience, so avoid spoilers for these films at all costs.
Aside from accolades, it would be difficult to find much in common between these two admired filmmakers, whose next movies are coming to streaming services this fall.
Riley seemed to interpret Fincher's comments about crafting believable serial killers as evidence that the director wants to condition people to see strangers as enemies.
"My hope is that someone will see this film and get very nervous about the person behind them in line at Home Depot," Fincher said of his Netflix thriller premiering at the Venice Film Festival.
For better or worse, these are the most memorable twist endings to movies. Oh, and spoilers to follow.
It’s an issue, a travesty, and an annoyance to TV fanatics everywhere who were left forever fuming when it came to these 21st-century TV shows canceled too soon.
Prepare to have your mind blown. In honor of Everything Everywhere All at Once's Oscar win, we're presenting a list of movies with a similar vibe. Are we living in the real world? Or are we even living in a simulation? The answer may or may not be found in these wonderful titles.
People often talk about the best final lines in movies. They also talk about the best opening lines in books. Ah, but what about the best opening lines in movies?
Do they sometimes ratchet up the bombast for the sake of storytelling? Sure, but that’s cool with us. Here are some of the best and most memorable movies based on legitimate legal events.
With one exception, here are the nine (*eight) masterpieces from PTA, ranked.
From old-school titans like Martin Scorsese to up-and-comers like Greta Gerwig, these 25 directors stand above the rest.
Who are the new titans of cinema? Here are twenty-five filmmakers who demand our attention.
David Fincher is famous (infamous?) for his demanding directing style, usually shooting countless takes until he feels the scene is his idea of perfection.
If there is a definitive movie about the evolution of the internet, it’s The Social Network. Here are 20 facts you might not know about The Social Network.
Orson Welles guaranteed himself immortality with his story of Charles Foster Kane. He directed, he starred, and he co-wrote the movie that changed movies forever. Want to learn more about “Citizen Kane?” Hey, it’s the framing device of this gallery, so that only makes sense.
These are 20 facts about Fight Club, but then again, what’s real and what’s fake these days?
San Francisco and the environs of the Bay Area are home to many famous spots. No, we aren’t just talking about the “Full House” house. There’s the Golden
Many a notable movie has been set in Boston or its nearby environs. There are, after all, a few colleges and universities of renown in the area. Here are our best movies set in the epicenter of Massachusetts.
Andrew Garfield went where no man or woman should go for Buzzfeed's "Thirst Tweets" series, plunging deep into his fans's most honest musings about him.
The 93rd annual Academy Awards is in the books. Here is a list of the major award winners: Best Picture "The Father" "Judas and the Black Messiah" "Mank"
The 2021 Oscar nominations were announced this morning, with Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas breaking the news about a diverse group of films. "Mank" led the field with 10 nominations including best picture, best actor, best actress, and best director.
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