David Fincher to Film ‘The Killer’ in Paris This Fall with ‘Mank’ Oscar-Winning DP Messerschmidt
Fincher fans waited six years in between “Gone Girl” and “Mank.” That long wait isn’t happening again.
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‘Citizen Kane’ Loses Its Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score After 1941 Negative Review Resurfaces
The 80-year-old review says “Citizen Kane” is “a flop” and “gives one the creeps.”
Anonymous Oscar Ballot 2021: This Publicist Never Logged on to the Academy Screening Portal
A member of the Academy publicity branch goes through the categories, most of which he will not be able to vote on.
Why Recreating Hearst Castle Should Earn ‘Mank’ the Oscar for Production Design
Don Burt could win the Oscar for his recreation of the opulent Hearst settings for David Fincher’s monochromatic deconstruction of classic moviemaking.
VES Awards 2021: Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Sky’ and ‘Mank’ Take Top VFX Honors
Disney was the big winner overall, powered by “Soul’s” five awards and “The Mandalorian’s” three.
‘Mank’: Costuming Hollywood’s Golden Age in Strategic Black-and-White
Oscar-nominated costume designer Trish Summerville used an iPhone to help her put different puzzle pieces together.
After the Oscar Noms, Mighty ‘Mank’ Faces Competition in the Craft Races
David Fincher’s black-and-white “Mank” led with six nominations, followed by Paul Greengrass’ “News of the World” western with four.
Oscar Noms Analysis: ‘Nomadland,’ ‘Minari,’ ‘Judas’ Surge in Surprise Show of Force Against Streamers
Netflix dominated the field with 35 nominations over 16 categories; “Mank” lead the fray with 10.
How the ‘Mank’ VFX Team Meticulously Recreated ’30s LA in Black-and-White
Fincher used retro VFX techniques powered by digital tech (including matte paintings and LED screens for rear projection).
Awards Spotlight: Amanda Seyfried Marks a Career High in David Fincher’s ‘Mank’ — Watch
Did anyone expect her to be this brilliant as the boozy Marion Davies? Maybe not — but after Fincher, this actress can do anything.
Gary Oldman: ‘Mank’ Played Faster and Fincher’s Gags Worked Better in Theaters Over Streaming
While Netflix did open “Mank” in select theaters, the majority of viewers streamed the film starting in December.
David Fincher Had to Get Comfortable with Multiple Takes
Fincher is discussing how he came to see the usage of multiple takes with director Ben Affleck as part of Variety’s Directors on Directors series.
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