Anyone who admired the chutzpah of “Sorcerer” but thought that William Friedkin went off the rails in remaking “The Wages of Fear” will have an easier time with “The Load,” another wartime thriller largely confined to the inside of a truck.
Ognjen Glavonić’s narrative feature debut, which premiered at Cannes last year before continuing its tour of the festival circuit at Toronto and New Directors/New Films, concerns a long-haul drive from Kosovo to Belgrade during Nato’s 1999 bombing of Serbia. Behind the wheel is middle-aged Vlada (Leon Lučev), who’s been tasked with covertly transporting, well, something. What it is, he has no idea.
They say that the journey counts more than the destination, and so it is here. The plot, such as it is, kicks into gear upon the discovery of a fire blocking the main route, necessitating one detour after another for our intrepid driver.
Ognjen Glavonić’s narrative feature debut, which premiered at Cannes last year before continuing its tour of the festival circuit at Toronto and New Directors/New Films, concerns a long-haul drive from Kosovo to Belgrade during Nato’s 1999 bombing of Serbia. Behind the wheel is middle-aged Vlada (Leon Lučev), who’s been tasked with covertly transporting, well, something. What it is, he has no idea.
They say that the journey counts more than the destination, and so it is here. The plot, such as it is, kicks into gear upon the discovery of a fire blocking the main route, necessitating one detour after another for our intrepid driver.
- 8/28/2019
- by Michael Nordine
- The Wrap
Seymour Cassel, the Academy Award-nominated actor who regularly collaborated with Wes Anderson and John Cassavetes, died Sunday following complications from Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 84, according to multiple media outlets including the Associated Press.
Born in Detroit in 1935, Cassel’s career in film began alongside Cassavetes’ as he took a role as a crew member on the legendary filmmaker’s 1959 debut film “Shadows,” a job which turned into an uncredited onscreen role and then into a credit as associate producer.
Also Read: Nadja Regin, 'From Russia With Love' and 'Goldfinger' Actress, Dies at 87
Cassel would go on to appear in six more of Cassavetes’ films, receiving a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his performance as the hippie Chet in the 1968 drama “Faces.” Other films they worked on together included “Minnie and Moskowitz,” “The Killing of a Chinese Bookie” and “Opening Night.”
The 1980s...
Born in Detroit in 1935, Cassel’s career in film began alongside Cassavetes’ as he took a role as a crew member on the legendary filmmaker’s 1959 debut film “Shadows,” a job which turned into an uncredited onscreen role and then into a credit as associate producer.
Also Read: Nadja Regin, 'From Russia With Love' and 'Goldfinger' Actress, Dies at 87
Cassel would go on to appear in six more of Cassavetes’ films, receiving a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his performance as the hippie Chet in the 1968 drama “Faces.” Other films they worked on together included “Minnie and Moskowitz,” “The Killing of a Chinese Bookie” and “Opening Night.”
The 1980s...
- 4/8/2019
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Serbian actress Nadja Regin, who appeared in two early James Bond movies, has died at the age of 87.
The news was announced on the official 007 Twitter account, which said: “We are very sorry to learn that Nadja Regin has passed away at the age of 87. Nadja appeared in two Bond films, ‘From Russia with Love’ and ‘Goldfinger.’ Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.”
She was born as Nadezda Poderegin on Dec. 2, 1931, and began acting while a student. She graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade and also the University of Belgrade’s Faculty of Philosophy.
Regin began appearing in British films in the late 1950s and early 1960s, starting with the horror film “The Man Without a Body,” followed by the comedy “Don’t Panic Chaps!,” “Edgar Wallace Mysteries,” “Solo for Sparrow” and “The Fur Collar.” TV roles included “Danger Man,” “The Saint...
The news was announced on the official 007 Twitter account, which said: “We are very sorry to learn that Nadja Regin has passed away at the age of 87. Nadja appeared in two Bond films, ‘From Russia with Love’ and ‘Goldfinger.’ Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.”
She was born as Nadezda Poderegin on Dec. 2, 1931, and began acting while a student. She graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade and also the University of Belgrade’s Faculty of Philosophy.
Regin began appearing in British films in the late 1950s and early 1960s, starting with the horror film “The Man Without a Body,” followed by the comedy “Don’t Panic Chaps!,” “Edgar Wallace Mysteries,” “Solo for Sparrow” and “The Fur Collar.” TV roles included “Danger Man,” “The Saint...
- 4/8/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Nadja Regin, an actress who starred in two James Bond films opposite Sean Connery, has died. She was 87.
Regin’s death was confirmed on Twitter by the official James Bond Twitter account, though no cause of death was given.
“Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time,” @007 account wrote.
Regin, who was born Nadezda Poderegin in Serbia, starred in 1963’s “From Russia With Love” and in 1964’s “Goldfinger” as the character “Bonita” in the film’s opening sequence. And before that, she was the mistress to the MI6 station boss in “From Russia With Love.” She got her start acting at home and in Germany before moving to the UK in the mid-1950s.
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Some of her other acting credits included “Runaway Killer,” “Downfall,” “Danger Man,” “The Saint” and the 1965 TV adaptation of “The Third Man.
Regin’s death was confirmed on Twitter by the official James Bond Twitter account, though no cause of death was given.
“Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time,” @007 account wrote.
Regin, who was born Nadezda Poderegin in Serbia, starred in 1963’s “From Russia With Love” and in 1964’s “Goldfinger” as the character “Bonita” in the film’s opening sequence. And before that, she was the mistress to the MI6 station boss in “From Russia With Love.” She got her start acting at home and in Germany before moving to the UK in the mid-1950s.
Also Read: The Next James Bond? Chris Hemsworth Already Has an 'Audition Tape' to Play 007
Some of her other acting credits included “Runaway Killer,” “Downfall,” “Danger Man,” “The Saint” and the 1965 TV adaptation of “The Third Man.
- 4/8/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Nadja Regin, an actress and “Bond Girl” in the iconic 007 films Goldfinger and From Russia With Love, has died at the age of 87.
While her death was confirmed on the official James Bond Twitter page, details were not disclosed. “We are very sorry to learn that Nadja Regin has passed away at the age of 87,” the page said. “Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.”
Born in Serbia, Regin would go on to build dozens of TV and film credits, mostly in U.K. and including roles in such 1950s-’60s series as The Saint, The Invisible Man and The Third Man.
But it was her small Bond Girl roles opposite Sean Connery for which the actress will be remembered. In the first – 1964’s From Russia With Love – she played the mistress of Kerim Bey.
A year later, she played “Bonita” in the now-classic opening sequence of Goldfinger.
While her death was confirmed on the official James Bond Twitter page, details were not disclosed. “We are very sorry to learn that Nadja Regin has passed away at the age of 87,” the page said. “Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.”
Born in Serbia, Regin would go on to build dozens of TV and film credits, mostly in U.K. and including roles in such 1950s-’60s series as The Saint, The Invisible Man and The Third Man.
But it was her small Bond Girl roles opposite Sean Connery for which the actress will be remembered. In the first – 1964’s From Russia With Love – she played the mistress of Kerim Bey.
A year later, she played “Bonita” in the now-classic opening sequence of Goldfinger.
- 4/8/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Enter worlds filled with magic and terror in John Burr's fantasy horror film Muse that will see a U.S. digital release on August 21st. Also in today's Highlights: the Blu-ray debut for Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros. Years, ScareHouse 2018 opening day details, and Hell House LLC, II: The Abbadon Hotel release details.
Muse Release Details: "TriCoast Entertainment’s horror division, DarkCoast, will finally release John Burr’s eight-time winning fantasy horror Muse onto U.S. digital streaming platforms on August 21st.
Written and directed by John Burr, Muse is described as a twisted, haunted fairytale that combines elements of a psychological thriller, the supernatural, and past Irish legends and mythological influences. Shot entirely in 15 days, Muse is a gripping, psychological thriller that ultimately examines how inspiration can be the downfall of any great artist. “If you have the opportunity, See. This. Movie.” - Nightmarish Conjurings
Muse credits its fantastic editing to longtime,...
Muse Release Details: "TriCoast Entertainment’s horror division, DarkCoast, will finally release John Burr’s eight-time winning fantasy horror Muse onto U.S. digital streaming platforms on August 21st.
Written and directed by John Burr, Muse is described as a twisted, haunted fairytale that combines elements of a psychological thriller, the supernatural, and past Irish legends and mythological influences. Shot entirely in 15 days, Muse is a gripping, psychological thriller that ultimately examines how inspiration can be the downfall of any great artist. “If you have the opportunity, See. This. Movie.” - Nightmarish Conjurings
Muse credits its fantastic editing to longtime,...
- 8/9/2018
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Bond girls Jenny Hanley, Caron Gardner, Francesca Tu.
By Mark Mawston
The ultimate “Bonding” session once again took place at the home of the 007 franchise, Pinewood Studios, on Sunday 24th September. Those lucky enough to attend were treated to a dealer’s room, a 50th Anniversary 4K screening of You Only Live Twice, at which organizer Gareth Owen read a message received from the e Prime Minister herself, Theresa May, which touched on the amazing feats of ingenuity and sheer technical mastery that went into the construction of the films famed volcano set; a three course lunch and afternoon tea and of course a "who’s who" from the world of Bond from both in front and behind the camera. These included:
Peter Lamont - Assistant Art Director - Art Director and Production Designer of 18 Bond films, Terry Ackland-Snow - Art Director on two Bond films, Alan Tomkins - Art director on five Bond films,...
By Mark Mawston
The ultimate “Bonding” session once again took place at the home of the 007 franchise, Pinewood Studios, on Sunday 24th September. Those lucky enough to attend were treated to a dealer’s room, a 50th Anniversary 4K screening of You Only Live Twice, at which organizer Gareth Owen read a message received from the e Prime Minister herself, Theresa May, which touched on the amazing feats of ingenuity and sheer technical mastery that went into the construction of the films famed volcano set; a three course lunch and afternoon tea and of course a "who’s who" from the world of Bond from both in front and behind the camera. These included:
Peter Lamont - Assistant Art Director - Art Director and Production Designer of 18 Bond films, Terry Ackland-Snow - Art Director on two Bond films, Alan Tomkins - Art director on five Bond films,...
- 9/30/2017
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
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