In her final film role, “The Song of Sway Lake,” the late Elizabeth Peña delivers withering looks — equal parts disgust and dismay — to a variety of characters, all of whom ably deserve her scorn. A clunky, lurching affair populated by barely sketched individuals who seem to be competing for a most-intolerable prize, Ari Gold’s drama concerns a young man who returns to his grandparents’ lake house in search of a rare treasure, for reasons as thinly defined as everything else in this saga. Shot years ago (Peña passed away in 2014), and released more than 15 months after its below-the-radar Los Angeles Film Festival premiere, it should have remained on whatever shelf it’s been occupying.
In the wake of dad Tim’s (Jason Brill) suicide, Ollie Sway (Rory Culkin) visits Sway Lake, a peaceful upstate New York idyll where he and best friend Nikolai (Robert Sheehan) hope to locate Tim...
In the wake of dad Tim’s (Jason Brill) suicide, Ollie Sway (Rory Culkin) visits Sway Lake, a peaceful upstate New York idyll where he and best friend Nikolai (Robert Sheehan) hope to locate Tim...
- 9/20/2018
- by Nick Schager
- Variety Film + TV
"I gave you a home, I didn't give you my name!" The Orchard has debuted a new official trailer for an indie film titled The Song of Sway Lake, a funky musical fable of sorts about a boy who tries to steal a rare vinyl record from his own family's estate. Rory Culkin stars in this as Ollie, and the cast includes Robert Sheehan, Isabelle McNally, Mary Beth Peil, Elizabeth Peña, Jack Falahee, Brian Dennehy, and Anna Shields. This is actually, strangely enough, supposedly a musical featuring vocal performances by Brian Dennehy, John Grant, and The Staves. This looks wacky and weird and a bit too strange to actually be any good, but you never know. If you think any of this sounds compelling, then check out the trailer below. Here's the new official trailer (+ poster) for Ari Gold's The Song of Sway Lake, direct from YouTube: A...
- 8/3/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: Ari Gold’s The Song Of Sway Lake is having its world premiere next week at the Los Angeles Film Festival, debuting in the Premieres section. Rory Culkin, Robert Sheehan and 2017 Tony nominee Mary Beth Peil star in the story of a young jazz collector (Culkin) who plots to rob his wealthy grandmother (Peil) of a rare 78 record, but his plan is derailed when his accomplice (Sheehan) falls for the glamorous matriarch. Isabelle McNally, Elizabeth Peña, Jack Falahee…...
- 6/14/2017
- Deadline
The curtain is about to come to a close for the Bates Motel TV show on A&E. There's no need to worry that this series will be cancelled any longer and the series' creators have been allowed to bring the story to a conclusion. The ratings have been dropping for awhile. Will Bates Motel go out with a ratings rebound or, will they drop even lower? Stay tuned.Set in the small town of White Pine Bay in Oregon, Bates Motel tells the story of a troubled young man, Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore), and his unique relationship with mother, Norma (Vera Farmiga). The A&E series also stars Max Thieriot, Nestor Carbonell, and Olivia Cooke. Recurring players include Kenny Johnson, Ryan Hurst, Rihanna, Brooke Smith, Isabelle McNally, and Austin Nichols.The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's likelihood of staying on the air. The...
- 4/19/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Rihanna made her television acting debut on Monday’s episode of Bates Motel -- and it’s going to leave the RihannaNavy wanting more.
The 29-year-old singer-actress plays Janet Leigh’s iconic Psycho role, Marion Crane, in the fifth and final season of the A&E drama, and her first scene is about as hot as you can get.
Viewers were introduced to Rihanna’s Marion smack dab in the middle of the action, as she and Sam Loomis (played by Austin Nichols) get it on in the bedroom -- except Marion doesn’t know she’s the other woman when she asks the already-married White Pine Valley real estate developer to marry her. Whoops!
Related: Watch Rihanna's First Scene as Marion Crane on 'Bates Motel'
The one time Sam did bring Marion by White Pine Valley was a night spent at the motel -- Bates Motel, to be more...
The 29-year-old singer-actress plays Janet Leigh’s iconic Psycho role, Marion Crane, in the fifth and final season of the A&E drama, and her first scene is about as hot as you can get.
Viewers were introduced to Rihanna’s Marion smack dab in the middle of the action, as she and Sam Loomis (played by Austin Nichols) get it on in the bedroom -- except Marion doesn’t know she’s the other woman when she asks the already-married White Pine Valley real estate developer to marry her. Whoops!
Related: Watch Rihanna's First Scene as Marion Crane on 'Bates Motel'
The one time Sam did bring Marion by White Pine Valley was a night spent at the motel -- Bates Motel, to be more...
- 3/21/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
In photos from the second episode of the fifth (and final) season of A&E's Bates Motel, we see that Caleb just can't leave well enough alone.
Episode 5.02 - The Convergence of the Twain synopsis (via SpoilerTV): "Norman's date doesn't go as planned; Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point; Chick brings Norman a gift."
Bates Motel Episode 502 will air on Monday, February 27th at 10:00pm Et on A&E.
"Fan favorite and Emmy-nominated actress Vera Farmiga returns for double duty as executive producer while also reprising her role as ‘Mother’ who is very much alive and well but only in the twisted, complicated mind of ‘Norman Bates’ played by Freddie Highmore.
This contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film Psycho has provided fans with an intimate look into the unraveling of Norman Bates’ psyche throughout his teenage years. Fans watched as Norman’s dangerous transformation came full circle when...
Episode 5.02 - The Convergence of the Twain synopsis (via SpoilerTV): "Norman's date doesn't go as planned; Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point; Chick brings Norman a gift."
Bates Motel Episode 502 will air on Monday, February 27th at 10:00pm Et on A&E.
"Fan favorite and Emmy-nominated actress Vera Farmiga returns for double duty as executive producer while also reprising her role as ‘Mother’ who is very much alive and well but only in the twisted, complicated mind of ‘Norman Bates’ played by Freddie Highmore.
This contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film Psycho has provided fans with an intimate look into the unraveling of Norman Bates’ psyche throughout his teenage years. Fans watched as Norman’s dangerous transformation came full circle when...
- 2/24/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Two episodes were provided before broadcast.
In its fifth and final season, Psycho prequel series Bates Motel will finally catch up with the timeline of its cinematic precursor. What the show’s creators choose to keep or change from the original film looks to be half the fun of this season, making it especially exciting for fans of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 seminal masterpiece and grandfather of the slasher genre.
Last season’s shocking penultimate episode saw Norman Bate’s (Freddie Highmore) attempted murder-suicide result in the death of his mother (Vera Farmiga). If there was any question as to the presence of Norma Louise Bates going forward, those are answered quite emphatically during the opening moments. Jumping in time almost two years since the end of last season, we begin with Norman and Mother having breakfast together. The meeting clearly shows Norman is no longer himself but a combination of both mother and son.
In its fifth and final season, Psycho prequel series Bates Motel will finally catch up with the timeline of its cinematic precursor. What the show’s creators choose to keep or change from the original film looks to be half the fun of this season, making it especially exciting for fans of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 seminal masterpiece and grandfather of the slasher genre.
Last season’s shocking penultimate episode saw Norman Bate’s (Freddie Highmore) attempted murder-suicide result in the death of his mother (Vera Farmiga). If there was any question as to the presence of Norma Louise Bates going forward, those are answered quite emphatically during the opening moments. Jumping in time almost two years since the end of last season, we begin with Norman and Mother having breakfast together. The meeting clearly shows Norman is no longer himself but a combination of both mother and son.
- 2/14/2017
- by Joseph Hernandez
- We Got This Covered
Following last month's reveal of Rihanna as Marion Crane, EW is back with new images of the singer/actress' take on the iconic Psycho character.
You can view EW's new images below, and stay tuned to Daily Dead for more coverage of Bates Motel ahead of the final season's premiere on Monday, February 20th at 10:00pm Et on A&E.
At Comic-Con 2016, Daily Dead and several other journalists spoke with Bates Motel executive producers / writers Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin, and they shared their thoughts on casting Rihanna as iconic Psycho character Marion Crane:
Carlton Cuse: We've been talking about putting Marion Crane in the show for a long time.We were very concerned about it because we wanted to make sure that we could do our own version of it. Funny, we ran all these things, people pitching actors who looked like [Janet] Leigh. We wanted to define...
You can view EW's new images below, and stay tuned to Daily Dead for more coverage of Bates Motel ahead of the final season's premiere on Monday, February 20th at 10:00pm Et on A&E.
At Comic-Con 2016, Daily Dead and several other journalists spoke with Bates Motel executive producers / writers Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin, and they shared their thoughts on casting Rihanna as iconic Psycho character Marion Crane:
Carlton Cuse: We've been talking about putting Marion Crane in the show for a long time.We were very concerned about it because we wanted to make sure that we could do our own version of it. Funny, we ran all these things, people pitching actors who looked like [Janet] Leigh. We wanted to define...
- 2/9/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
A&E has released a fantastic new trailer for the fifth and final season of Bates Motel, and we are in for one hell of an intense season! The new trailer offers up a ton of crazy and exciting new footage from the upcoming season including our first real look at Rihanna as Marion Crane. It looks like this final season will end up taking us through the events of Alfred Hitchcock's film, and it will be interesting to see how they portray the legendary shower scene. We know it's going to be in the series, but will it take a different approach than Hitchcock's vision or will it be a shot-for-shot remake of what Hitchcock did? I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
This is a great trailer, and I'm so excited to see this series come to a close. I've also included a full synopsis...
This is a great trailer, and I'm so excited to see this series come to a close. I've also included a full synopsis...
- 2/1/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
A&E has released the first teaser and two images of Rihanna as Marion Crane in the final season of “Bates Motel.” The pop star will inhabit the role originally played by Janet Leigh in the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock film “Psycho” when the A&E drama returns for Season 5 next month. She joins Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga, who star as Norman Bates and his twisted mother. Other new faces joining the series this season are Isabelle McNally (“House of Cards”), Austin Nichols (“The Walking Dead,” “Ray Donovan”) and Brooke Smith (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Ray Donovan”). Additionally, Season 5 will see the return.
- 1/31/2017
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Since it was announced at last year’s Comic-Con that Rihanna would play the iconic role of Marion Crane in the fifth and final season of A&E’s Bates Motel, many fans have been waiting to get their first look at the musician / actress’ take on the classic Janet Leigh character. That wait is now over.
Originally unveiled by EW, two new images of Rihanna as Marion Crane have been revealed, as well as a teaser trailer that features fresh looks at familiar faces who will cross paths with Norman in season 5, including Caleb, Chick, and Alex Romero.
At Comic-Con 2016, Daily Dead and several other journalists spoke with Bates Motel executive producers / writers Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin, and they shared their thoughts on casting Rihanna as iconic Psycho character Marion Crane:
Carlton Cuse: We’ve been talking about putting Marion Crane in the show for a long time.
Originally unveiled by EW, two new images of Rihanna as Marion Crane have been revealed, as well as a teaser trailer that features fresh looks at familiar faces who will cross paths with Norman in season 5, including Caleb, Chick, and Alex Romero.
At Comic-Con 2016, Daily Dead and several other journalists spoke with Bates Motel executive producers / writers Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin, and they shared their thoughts on casting Rihanna as iconic Psycho character Marion Crane:
Carlton Cuse: We’ve been talking about putting Marion Crane in the show for a long time.
- 1/31/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
February 20th can’t get here fast enough for those of us waiting to see what Norman does next following the heart-stomping season 4 finale of Bates Motel. To help hold fans over until the premiere of the fifth and final season, A&E recently unveiled bone-chilling teaser posters for the show, giving viewers an unsettling look at Norman’s eternal love for his mother…
You can view the teaser posters below (spoiler warning if you haven’t finished watching season 4), and we also have the previous press release with full details on the upcoming fifth season. Stay tuned to Daily Dead for our continued coverage of Bates Motel’s final season.
From the Press Release:new York, NY – January 9, 2017 – The haunting fifth and final season of the critically acclaimed drama, “Bates Motel,” from writers and executive producers Kerry Ehrin (“Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood”) and Carlton Cuse (“Lost, “The Strain”) will premiere on Monday,...
You can view the teaser posters below (spoiler warning if you haven’t finished watching season 4), and we also have the previous press release with full details on the upcoming fifth season. Stay tuned to Daily Dead for our continued coverage of Bates Motel’s final season.
From the Press Release:new York, NY – January 9, 2017 – The haunting fifth and final season of the critically acclaimed drama, “Bates Motel,” from writers and executive producers Kerry Ehrin (“Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood”) and Carlton Cuse (“Lost, “The Strain”) will premiere on Monday,...
- 1/24/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
A&E Network has released the trailer for the fifth and final season of “Bates Motel,” which premieres on Monday, February 20. Check out the clip below.
Season five of “Bates Motel” marks the end of the contemporary prequel of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 horror film “Psycho.” In the four previous seasons, viewers have been given an intimate look into the psyche of Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) throughout his teenage years. [Editor’s Note: Spoilers follow for “Bates Motel” Season 4.] They’ve witnessed how his dangerous transformation came full circle when he methodically murdered his mother, Norma (Vera Farmiga), in the final episodes of season four.
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This new season picks up almost two years after the murder. Now, Norman is a grown man living what to outsiders seems like a normal, happy life. But, at home, he struggles; his violent blackouts continue to increase as his deceased mother has come...
Season five of “Bates Motel” marks the end of the contemporary prequel of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 horror film “Psycho.” In the four previous seasons, viewers have been given an intimate look into the psyche of Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) throughout his teenage years. [Editor’s Note: Spoilers follow for “Bates Motel” Season 4.] They’ve witnessed how his dangerous transformation came full circle when he methodically murdered his mother, Norma (Vera Farmiga), in the final episodes of season four.
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This new season picks up almost two years after the murder. Now, Norman is a grown man living what to outsiders seems like a normal, happy life. But, at home, he struggles; his violent blackouts continue to increase as his deceased mother has come...
- 1/10/2017
- by Yoselin Acevedo
- Indiewire
The first trailer for Bates Motel season five has been released and it's definitely got an unnerving creepy vibe. It looks like this final season is going to finish off the series strong. I love this trailer as it's the perfect set up for what's to come! A&E also released a full synopsis that offers us some intriguing details, like the fact that season five is set two years after the events of season four, and a lot has happened. Most importantly, Norman has descended deeper into madness.
Bates Motel Season 5 concludes the contemporary prequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. Over the course of five years, the series has provided fans with an intimate look into the unraveling of Norman Bates’ psyche. Fans watched as Norman’s dangerous transformation came full circle when he methodically murdered his beloved mother, Norma, in the final gut-wrenching episodes of season four. Now,...
Bates Motel Season 5 concludes the contemporary prequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. Over the course of five years, the series has provided fans with an intimate look into the unraveling of Norman Bates’ psyche. Fans watched as Norman’s dangerous transformation came full circle when he methodically murdered his beloved mother, Norma, in the final gut-wrenching episodes of season four. Now,...
- 1/10/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The fourth season of Bates Motel ended on an utterly haunting note, so it's no surprise that the first teaser video for the show's fifth and final season is the stuff of nightmares.
Press Release: New York, NY – January 9, 2017 – The haunting fifth and final season of the critically acclaimed drama, “Bates Motel,” from writers and executive producers Kerry Ehrin (“Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood”) and Carlton Cuse (“Lost, “The Strain”) will premiere on Monday, February 20 at 10Pm Et/Pt on A&E. Fan favorite and Emmy-nominated actress Vera Farmiga returns for double duty as executive producer while also reprising her role as ‘Mother’ who is very much alive and well but only in the twisted, complicated mind of ‘Norman Bates’ played by Freddie Highmore. In addition, eight-time Grammy Award winner and series super fan Rihanna checks in to play the role of ‘Marion Crane,’ putting a newly reimagined and contemporary spin on the iconic character.
Press Release: New York, NY – January 9, 2017 – The haunting fifth and final season of the critically acclaimed drama, “Bates Motel,” from writers and executive producers Kerry Ehrin (“Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood”) and Carlton Cuse (“Lost, “The Strain”) will premiere on Monday, February 20 at 10Pm Et/Pt on A&E. Fan favorite and Emmy-nominated actress Vera Farmiga returns for double duty as executive producer while also reprising her role as ‘Mother’ who is very much alive and well but only in the twisted, complicated mind of ‘Norman Bates’ played by Freddie Highmore. In addition, eight-time Grammy Award winner and series super fan Rihanna checks in to play the role of ‘Marion Crane,’ putting a newly reimagined and contemporary spin on the iconic character.
- 1/9/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Bates Motel viewers will be seeing double when A&E’s Psycho thriller returns with its fifth and final season next year.
TVLine has learned exclusively that Isabelle McNally (House of Cards) is set to recur as Madeleine Loomis, a warm and kindhearted woman who bears a striking resemblance to a young Norma Bates (Vera Farmiga). It’s not clear how exactly Madeleine will figure into Season 5, but her last name suggests she will somehow be connected to the arrival of Rihanna’s Marion Crane. In the original film, Marion’s boyfriend was named Sam Loomis. And, as we reported,...
TVLine has learned exclusively that Isabelle McNally (House of Cards) is set to recur as Madeleine Loomis, a warm and kindhearted woman who bears a striking resemblance to a young Norma Bates (Vera Farmiga). It’s not clear how exactly Madeleine will figure into Season 5, but her last name suggests she will somehow be connected to the arrival of Rihanna’s Marion Crane. In the original film, Marion’s boyfriend was named Sam Loomis. And, as we reported,...
- 9/21/2016
- TVLine.com
A young woman speaks truth out of her heart to a young man as they sit in a sun-dappled forest. That's it; no yelling, no bombs exploding, no aliens on the scene. Our exclusive clip from Indigo Children feels very honest and appears to be quite representative of the movie as a whole. According to the official synopsis: "A mysterious girl pursues a young man in her new small town home. Coinciding deaths and a disappearance create a common thread between them as they struggle with young love and loss over the course of one summer." Isabelle McNally and Robert Olsen star. Eric Chaney wrote and directed, making his feature debut. The film will be digitally released on Tuesday, August 23, exclusively on iTunes and...
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- 8/17/2016
- Screen Anarchy
A mysterious girl pursues a young man in her new small town home. Coinciding deaths and a disappearance create a common thread between them as they struggle with young love and loss over the course of one summer. Written and directed by Eric Chaney. The movie stars Isabelle McNally and Robert Olsen. “Indigo Children” will be digitally released on August 23 and will be available on iTunes.
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- 8/11/2016
- by Rudie Obias
- ShockYa
Pulitzer Prize finalist and well known playwright Adam Rapp has just directed a film he didn’t write. While many people do this all the time, Rapp has always directed his own work, from Red Light Winter which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist to even Winter Passing and In Treatment.
Loitering With Intent, although directed by Rapp, is written by Ivan Martin (who previously worked with Rapp on Winter Passing) and Michael Godere, with both acting within the film as lead characters Raphael and Dominic respectively. In addition to the writing/acting duo, Marissa Tomei stars as Gigi, Dominic’s sister, with Sam Rockwell playing Wayne, Gigi’s boyfriend, and Gigi’s friend Ava is played by Isabelle McNally.
The plot centers on aspiring screenwriters Dominic and Raphael who have been given the chance of a lifetime to work with a film producer willing to give them a shot. They...
Loitering With Intent, although directed by Rapp, is written by Ivan Martin (who previously worked with Rapp on Winter Passing) and Michael Godere, with both acting within the film as lead characters Raphael and Dominic respectively. In addition to the writing/acting duo, Marissa Tomei stars as Gigi, Dominic’s sister, with Sam Rockwell playing Wayne, Gigi’s boyfriend, and Gigi’s friend Ava is played by Isabelle McNally.
The plot centers on aspiring screenwriters Dominic and Raphael who have been given the chance of a lifetime to work with a film producer willing to give them a shot. They...
- 1/31/2015
- by Catherina Gioino
- Nerdly
Taking place mostly at Gigi's country house, Loitering with Intent uses the "ensemble stuck in a house" genre to create a pressure cooker of drama. We know enough about the characters' intertwining backstories to anticipate a lot of emotions. Ivan Martin, Marisa Tomei, Sam Rockwell and Brian Geraghty are tasked with being the freewheeling comedic relief to Michael Godere's "straight man"; all the while, Isabelle McNally drifts peacefully around the house like a spirit, with the sole purpose of instilling a sense of serenity within the chaos. The naturalistic, self-referential performances of Godere and Martin -- who also co-wrote the screenplay -- hearken back to the American independent cinema of the early 1990s. Though their dialogue sometimes seems a bit too verbose to have not been heavily scripted, their chemistry solicits a conversational report that helps solidify their friendship.
- 1/15/2015
- by Don Simpson
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
"Fast, funny, and incredibly heartfelt" are the words we wrote in our review of "Loitering With Intent," and that's just what you want to hear about any movie featuring the double talents of Sam Rockwell and Marisa Tomei. And with their indie dramedy coming around the corner, today we have an exclusive clip from the film. Directed by Adam Rapp, and featuring Natasha Lyonne, Brian Geraghty, Isabelle McNally, Michael Godere, and Ivan Martin, the story follows Raphael and Dominic, a couple out-of-work-actors who have 10 days to deliver a script that could be their last shot for a big break. They head to Dom's sister place in upstate New York, where they think they'll be able work in seclusion, but the arrival Gigi's boyfriend Wayne, and his younger brother Devon, creates unexpected chaos. In this clip, we see Wayne and Gigi cozying up around the campfire. "Loitering With Intent" is now...
- 1/14/2015
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Loitering With Intent
Directed by Adam Rapp
Written by Michael Godere, Ivan Martin
USA, 2014
Although the profession of the screenwriter has been highlighted on the big screen many times before (Adaptation, Barton Fink, and Get Shorty), Loitering With Intent makes a valiant effort to strip away bombastic plot devices in order to showcase the writing process itself. No, there aren’t any kidnappings, or murders, or high stakes with loan sharks and gangsters. Instead, the film portrays the rigors of writing just the way it is: frustrating, a bit all over the place, and somewhat boring. Whether or not the audience is up for a simple story in its mundane entirety is purely up to them. Yet what’s to gain is the pure insight into the struggles young and inexperienced writers typically endure. And does so with great performances by Tomei and Rockwell. Loitering With Intent tells the story...
Directed by Adam Rapp
Written by Michael Godere, Ivan Martin
USA, 2014
Although the profession of the screenwriter has been highlighted on the big screen many times before (Adaptation, Barton Fink, and Get Shorty), Loitering With Intent makes a valiant effort to strip away bombastic plot devices in order to showcase the writing process itself. No, there aren’t any kidnappings, or murders, or high stakes with loan sharks and gangsters. Instead, the film portrays the rigors of writing just the way it is: frustrating, a bit all over the place, and somewhat boring. Whether or not the audience is up for a simple story in its mundane entirety is purely up to them. Yet what’s to gain is the pure insight into the struggles young and inexperienced writers typically endure. And does so with great performances by Tomei and Rockwell. Loitering With Intent tells the story...
- 1/12/2015
- by Christopher Clemente
- SoundOnSight
The woes of struggling actors have been explored on screen countless times already (typically by those struggling actors themselves), and Loitering With Intent is just another film in a long line of passion projects exploring the challenges and pitfalls of seeking spotlight attention. It’s a tired story about two best friends who subject themselves to casting auditions and nightly bartender gigs just to barely squeak by, much like any other “wannabe actor” sob story might play out, except this one has Sam Rockwell and Marisa Tomei as supporting characters! Apologies, please don’t misinterpret my snarkiness, because there are much worse films than Adam Rapp’s countryside calamity – but there are also much better.
Friends Dominic (Michael Godere) and Raphael (Ivan Martin) are your typical actor hopefuls, drawn in by New York City’s promise then thrown to the wayside like so many before. Desperate for their big break,...
Friends Dominic (Michael Godere) and Raphael (Ivan Martin) are your typical actor hopefuls, drawn in by New York City’s promise then thrown to the wayside like so many before. Desperate for their big break,...
- 12/16/2014
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
The Sting Called Love: Christensen’s Debut Rife with Melodramatic Cliché
Shawn Christensen, who won an Academy Award for his 2013 short film, Curfew, expands his award winning triumph to feature length with Before I Disappear. Something gets a little lost in the translation, however, in this tale about a vagabond hipster loser who actually inspires less empathy the more time we experience his dilemma on screen. It takes the right blend of melancholy personality to strike the correct balance of the loveable, love-struck loser (i.e., Joaquin Phoenix in Her) and Christensen, who casts himself in the lead, doesn’t feel quite right, though character and narrative development are partially to blame for the ambivalence as well. It’s a tale that requires a strong, emotional component to be successful, and its glaring absence only becomes more and more apparent as it shuttles us off into the vacuum of the hopeful ending.
Shawn Christensen, who won an Academy Award for his 2013 short film, Curfew, expands his award winning triumph to feature length with Before I Disappear. Something gets a little lost in the translation, however, in this tale about a vagabond hipster loser who actually inspires less empathy the more time we experience his dilemma on screen. It takes the right blend of melancholy personality to strike the correct balance of the loveable, love-struck loser (i.e., Joaquin Phoenix in Her) and Christensen, who casts himself in the lead, doesn’t feel quite right, though character and narrative development are partially to blame for the ambivalence as well. It’s a tale that requires a strong, emotional component to be successful, and its glaring absence only becomes more and more apparent as it shuttles us off into the vacuum of the hopeful ending.
- 11/24/2014
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
The creative minds behind Loitering With Intent know the perils of being a writer. Director Adam Rapp embraces the words of scribes Michael Godere and Ivan Martin, bringing to life a comedy that’s already set tongues wagging. Certain movies frame the profession, hobby or the downright obsession of writing in a neat bundle. Many of those movies never depict the reality of what it actually means to populate a life with words. So, a movie about writing a movie ought to really set the record straight once and for all, and today we’ve got a peek at the first trailer.
With a starry cast including Marisa Tomei, Sam Rockwell, Natasha Lyonne, Brian Geraghty, Isabelle McNally, Michael Godere, and Ivan Martin, the story revolves around a pair of unemployed actors. Struggling to make ends meet, they wangle a producer into thinking they’ve got a red hot script. With...
With a starry cast including Marisa Tomei, Sam Rockwell, Natasha Lyonne, Brian Geraghty, Isabelle McNally, Michael Godere, and Ivan Martin, the story revolves around a pair of unemployed actors. Struggling to make ends meet, they wangle a producer into thinking they’ve got a red hot script. With...
- 11/20/2014
- by Gem Seddon
- We Got This Covered
A ticking clock, a couple of down-on-their-luck characters, quirky situations, and one last shot at redemption—these are all familiar ingredients that could be combined to create something far less than memorable. Thankfully director Adam Rapp and screenwriters Michael Godere and Ivan Martin made something fresh with "Loitering With Intent," and the first trailer landed today. Starring Marisa Tomei, Sam Rockwell, Natasha Lyonne, Brian Geraghty, Isabelle McNally, Michael Godere, and Ivan Martin, the story follows Raphael and Dominic, a couple out-of-work-actors who have 10 days to deliver a script that could be their last shot for a big break. They head to Dom's sister place in upstate New York, where they think they'll be able work in seclusion, but the arrival Gigi's boyfriend Wayne and his younger brother Devon creates unexpected chaos. This one is a winner, with our review out of the Tribeca Film Festival calling it, "fast, funny, and incredibly.
- 11/20/2014
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
• Bryan Cranston and Matt Damon are in very early talks to star in Zhang Yimou’s China-set movie The Great Wall. This is the second time the film has tried to go into production after a failed attempt by director Ed Zwick that was to star Henry Cavill and Benjamin Walker. The latest draft of the supernatural adventure picture was written by Tony Gilroy (The Bourne Identity) and follows the mystery surrounding the construction of The Great Wall of China. [Deadline]
• Elisabeth Moss will tell the Truth alongside Robert Redford and Cate Blanchett. The Mad Man star joins the two Oscar...
• Elisabeth Moss will tell the Truth alongside Robert Redford and Cate Blanchett. The Mad Man star joins the two Oscar...
- 9/23/2014
- by Jake Perlman
- EW - Inside Movies
Production wraps Tuesday on the indie movie “The Big Spoon,” an “unromantic comedy” that stars Zach Knighton from “Happy Endings” and “House of Cards” actress Isabelle McNally. Carlyn Hudson is directing from a script she co-wrote with fellow University of Texas grad Mallory Culbert, who also co-stars alongside Chilean import Agustin Silva from “Crystal Fairy” and “Magic Magic.” Also read: Judd Apatow's Romantic Comedy ‘Love’ Lands Two Season Commitment From Netflix “The Big Spoon” explores themes of love, commitment and most importantly, female friendship. Loosely based on Culbert and Hudson's previous relationship endeavors, the film follows two very different women in two very different.
- 9/23/2014
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Film and TV distributor The Orchard has acquired all U.S. rights to Adam Rapp's comedy “Loitering With Intent,” which features Sam Rockwell, Marisa Tomei and Natasha Lyonne, the company announced Thursday. Michael Godere (“The Affair”) and Ivan Martin (“Hollywood Ending”) star in the movie, which portrays the trials and tribulations of two down and out actors in New York. “Loitering With Intent” premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and co-stars Brian Geraghty (“The Hurt Locker”) and Isabelle McNally (“House of Cards”). Also read: Sam Rockwell in Early Talks to Star in ‘Poltergeist’ Reboot (Exclusive) Godere and Martin also co-wrote the movie,...
- 8/29/2014
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
While Cannes might be dominating the buzz at the moment, on Wednesday, April 16th, the Tribeca Film Festival kicks off, bringing audiences cinematic treasures a little bit closer to home. And one movie to keep an eye on is "Loitering With Intent." It's the latest from Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp, who earned the honor for his 2006 play "Red Light Winter," and previously directed "Winter Passing" starring Zooey Deschanel and Will Ferrell in 2005. This time around, the director has rounded up Michael Godere, Ivan Martin, Marisa Tomei, Sam Rockwell, Brian Geraghty, Isabelle McNally and Natasha Lyonne to star in "Loitering With Intent" — also co-written by leads Ivan Martin and Michael Godere — and it follows a couple of out-of-work actors who think they have the next hot script. Here's the official synopsis: Through a chance encounter, out-of-work-actors Raphael (Ivan Martin) and Dominic (Michael Godere) hustle a prominent New York producer into believing.
- 4/15/2014
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
By the looks of it, the Tribeca Film Festival might finally be growing out of their awkward teenage phase and moving into a new era where the nab more than just Sundance and SXSW festival rejects. Artistic Director Frederic Boyer has managed to nab some noteworthy American indie projects such as Lou Howe’s Gabriel (see pic above), Keith Miller’s Five Star, Adam Rapp’s Loitering with Intent, and Tristan Patterson’s Electric Slide.
On the docu front, we’ve got the latest from the likes of notable documentarians Marshall Curry and Jessica Yu. Think Ewan McGregor’s Long Way Round meets child solider movie for Curry’s awesomely titled Point and Shoot — where the Libyan rebel army take hold of Curry’s subject. Yu moves from water shortage in Last Call at the Oasis (read our review) to the biggest pandemic of all; Misconception looks at the consequences...
On the docu front, we’ve got the latest from the likes of notable documentarians Marshall Curry and Jessica Yu. Think Ewan McGregor’s Long Way Round meets child solider movie for Curry’s awesomely titled Point and Shoot — where the Libyan rebel army take hold of Curry’s subject. Yu moves from water shortage in Last Call at the Oasis (read our review) to the biggest pandemic of all; Misconception looks at the consequences...
- 3/4/2014
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
The 13th Tribeca Film Festival has announced half its slate for next month’s New York celebration, which runs April 16-27. Culled from more than 6,000 submissions, Tribeca 2014 includes 55 world premieres, 37 first-time filmmakers, and 22 female directors. “Variously inspired by individual interests and experience and driven by an intense sensibility of style, the array of new filmmaking voices in this year’s competition is especially impressive and I think memorable,” said Frederic Boyer, Tribeca’s artistic director. “The range of American subcultures and international genres represented here are both eclectic and wide reaching.”
On April 17, Gabriel will open the World Narrative competition,...
On April 17, Gabriel will open the World Narrative competition,...
- 3/4/2014
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW - Inside Movies
Tribeca Film Festival top brass have announced (4) the World Narrative and Documentary Competition film selections and Viewpoints titles, comprising 47 of the 89 features that will screen at the festival over April 16-27.
The World Narrative Feature Competition will open with the world premiere of Lou Howe’s Gabriel starring Rory Culkin, while the corresponding documentary category kicks off with the world premiere of Frédéric Tcheng’s Dior And I (pictured).
Viewpoints opens with the world premiere of Onur Tukel’s Summer Of Blood and the section includes the North American premiere of Diao Yinan’s Berlin Golden Bear winner Black Coal, Thin Ice as well as the Us premiere of David Mackenzie’s Starred Up.
All three sections will commence on April 17. As previously announced, the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival will open with documentary Time Is Illmatic a day earlier.
Overall the festival will screen features from 32 countries including 55 world premieres, six international premieres, 12 North American...
The World Narrative Feature Competition will open with the world premiere of Lou Howe’s Gabriel starring Rory Culkin, while the corresponding documentary category kicks off with the world premiere of Frédéric Tcheng’s Dior And I (pictured).
Viewpoints opens with the world premiere of Onur Tukel’s Summer Of Blood and the section includes the North American premiere of Diao Yinan’s Berlin Golden Bear winner Black Coal, Thin Ice as well as the Us premiere of David Mackenzie’s Starred Up.
All three sections will commence on April 17. As previously announced, the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival will open with documentary Time Is Illmatic a day earlier.
Overall the festival will screen features from 32 countries including 55 world premieres, six international premieres, 12 North American...
- 3/4/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Jonah Hill kissed a guy and he liked it! The Wolf of Wall Street star got a little with fresh with a male pal at the Lakers game against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. We're sure the Kiss Cam was hoping to catch Hill and his girlfriend, actress Isabelle McNally, in a passionate lip-lock, but the comedian decided to plant a big wet one on his buddy instead. It was all in good fun and the entire crowd, including his ladylove, was amused by the unexpected gesture. However, she didn't need to feel left out. The actor quickly planted a sweet kiss on her afterward, which promptly put an even bigger smile on her face. The new couple seem to be going strong after they were first photographed together...
- 2/10/2014
- E! Online
The term "New Age-y" doesn't have the best connotations, so director Eric Chaney was at a disadvantage with Indigo Children, a film about an adolescent romance based on the pseudoscientific concept that some children possess special or supernatural powers.
In the lazy days of a pastoral summer, Mark (Robert Olsen) notices that Christina (Isabelle McNally) has been unabashedly leering at him through the trees. The teenagers meet and begin a breezy romance predicated upon, at least to her, the fact that they are both indigos.
There's nothing noticeably special about them, unless you count their whiny, listless personalities — can you be so stubbornly ordinary that you become something more?
Chaney attempts a dreamlike quality by alternating between ...
In the lazy days of a pastoral summer, Mark (Robert Olsen) notices that Christina (Isabelle McNally) has been unabashedly leering at him through the trees. The teenagers meet and begin a breezy romance predicated upon, at least to her, the fact that they are both indigos.
There's nothing noticeably special about them, unless you count their whiny, listless personalities — can you be so stubbornly ordinary that you become something more?
Chaney attempts a dreamlike quality by alternating between ...
- 1/15/2014
- Village Voice
Los Angeles, Jan 11: "The Wolf Of Wall Street" actor Jonah Hill is reportedly dating American actress Isabelle Mcnally.
The speculation of a new romance was first sparked when Hill was photographed enjoying a date with MCNally in September 2013.
"It's been going on longer than that, (a) few more months," Us Weekly magazine quoted a source as saying.
On Dec 30, 2013, the duo was caught indulging in some public display of affection while shopping.
Hill has previously dated Dustin Hoffman's daughter, Ali, but they called off their romance in September 2012. Before that, he dated high school sweetheart Jordan.
The speculation of a new romance was first sparked when Hill was photographed enjoying a date with MCNally in September 2013.
"It's been going on longer than that, (a) few more months," Us Weekly magazine quoted a source as saying.
On Dec 30, 2013, the duo was caught indulging in some public display of affection while shopping.
Hill has previously dated Dustin Hoffman's daughter, Ali, but they called off their romance in September 2012. Before that, he dated high school sweetheart Jordan.
- 1/11/2014
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Source: Instagram user kimkardashian Kim Kardashian proved that even celebrities went through awkward phases when they were 13 when she shared a throwback picture of herself and Nicole Richie from 20 years ago. Jonah Hill may have a pretty date on his arm during award season, as it was recently revealed that he is dating actress Isabelle McNally. Grey's Anatomy star Jesse William is a dad! The gorgeous actor recently welcomed a daughter, Sadie, with his wife, Aryn Drake-Lee. See Alexa Vega's romantic wedding photos from her Mexican nuptials. Want more wedding pics? Then take a peek at Teresa Palmer's wedding snaps as well as a good shot of her unconventional wedding dress. Watch out, Harry Styles: Mark Wahlberg wants to punch you in the nose. Watch his explanation below. Devyani Khobragade, the Indian diplomat whose arrest in the Us for mistreatment of her housekeeper led to protests in India,...
- 1/10/2014
- by Maria Mercedes Lara
- Popsugar.com
Hoping to strike it rich in his love life this year, Jonah Hill is currently dating Isabelle McNally.
First spotted with the actress walking their dogs in September, the pair later engaged in some Pda while shopping at Whole Foods on December 30th.
Though she's got several projects in the works, the budding star is currently filming the television movie, "The Money" with Andrea Riseborough and Ray Liotta.
Previously, the "21 Jump Street" star dated high school sweetheart Jordan Klein for years and had a nine-month relationship with Dustin Hoffman's daughter, Ali.
First spotted with the actress walking their dogs in September, the pair later engaged in some Pda while shopping at Whole Foods on December 30th.
Though she's got several projects in the works, the budding star is currently filming the television movie, "The Money" with Andrea Riseborough and Ray Liotta.
Previously, the "21 Jump Street" star dated high school sweetheart Jordan Klein for years and had a nine-month relationship with Dustin Hoffman's daughter, Ali.
- 1/10/2014
- GossipCenter
Jonah Hill's 2014 is looking bright -- both professionally and in the romance department. The 30-year-old actor is dating actress Isabelle McNally, Us Weekly can exclusively confirm. The two were first photographed together back in September. "It's been going on longer than that, [a] few more months," an insider tells Us of the relationship. The couple were spotted for the first time while walking their dogs in West Hollywood on Sept. 16. At the time, the lovebirds kept a low-profile while Hill wore a matching black ensemble [...]...
- 1/9/2014
- Us Weekly
There comes a time in every young life when you shake off the dust of your hometown, move to another city, make new friends and face a whole new life head on, and that's just what writer/director Devyn Waitt aims to capture on his debut feature film "Not Waving, But Drowning." Starring Vanessa Ray ("Pretty Little Liars," "Suits") and Megan Guinan, the film follows best friends Adele and Sara whose lives change when Adele splits for New York City, with both girls finding new relationships and friendships. "Girls" star Adam Driver, Lynn Cohen ("The Hunger Games: Catching Fire") and Isabelle McNally along with newcomers Lilli Reinhart and Ryan Munzert, round out the cast for this film that combines music and visuals to paint an impressionistic picture of a very specific time in the lives of these characters, as you can see in this exclusive clip below. Curious about this one?...
- 8/27/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Now in its 12th year, the Tribeca Film Festival is one of the premiere artistic showcases and industry marketplaces for independent cinema. Sundance might still be the place to go to discover new talent on the cheap, Toronto is the festival to generate Oscar buzz, but Tribeca has an eclectic mix that both reflects the soul of native New Yorkers and what the city means to the rest of the world as a cultural international capital. In between tonight’s opener — the music documentary Mistaken for Strangers about the National — and the closing night’s special screening of Martin Scorsese...
- 4/17/2013
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW - Inside Movies
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