"X-Men" and "Goldeneye" star Famke Janssen makes her screenwriting and directing debut with the family drama "Bringing Up Bobby," and here opens up about her personal ties to the film and shares a scene exclusively with Indiewire readers.
Read More »About once every eighteen months we’re cursed with another entry in the bafflingly endless, endlessly baffling “Resident Evil” franchise. Based on a series of popular horror survival games by Japanese company Capcom, the first film was originally supposed to be directed by zombie movie titan George ...
Read More »Yeah, we know, these two movies go together like oil and water. One is an auteur-driven entry in a beloved franchise that has spanned generations, while the other is another indistinguishable addition to a series of films that has managed to beat out most people's expectations for its longevity. But...
Read More »The success of the “Resident Evil” franchise should come as a surprise to no one. When Paul W.S. Anderson’s first film arrived in 2002 it already had its winning formula in place, which essentially boils down to Milla Jovovich in a tight outfit brandishing weapons against a horde o...
Read More »It would appear as if Milla Jovovich and Kate Beckinsale have created some sort of cinematic tag team of women in tight leather outfits battling supernatural forces at the megaplex. After Beckinsale knocks out her requisite “Underworld” film every couple years, Jovovich seems to follow s...
Read More »It may have been more than forty years ago when Tammy Wynette first commanded that you "Stand By Your Man" but the words still ring true. Well, they do for Milla Jovovich at least.
Read More »In case you haven't noticed, we are right in the thick of festival season. Venice is nearing the finish line, Telluride came and went over the weekend, TIFF kicks off on Thursday and festivities in Deauville are now in full swing. That last festival, dedicated to American cinema (ie. getting Hollywood stars over to France to walk the red carpet) boasts a lineup that ranges from the blatantly commerical ("The Lion King") to actually premiering some new, independent movies. And so, model-turned-actress Famke Janssen will show off her directorial debut "Bringing Up Bobby" (not be confused with the direct-to-video Christian comedy) at the festiva...
Read More »No, This Is Not A Remake Of The Elia Kazan MovieThe career of Milla Jovovich has been interesting. She first broke out in "The Fifth Element" by bringing a surprising heart to a role that was largely defined by a lack of clothing and who spoke a language no one understood. From there she established herself as a genre star, anchoring the "Resident Evil" franchise while taking on roles in films like ".45," "Ultraviolet," "The Fourth Kind," "A Perfect Getaway" and this year's "The Three Musketeers." Unfortunately, recent efforts to take on more dramatic roles have been unfairly ignored -- she was pretty solid in the underrated "Stone" -- so it'...
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