Angelina Jolie is one of the most renowned actresses in Hollywood and this year she's taking on yet another challenge as she is directing her sophomore feature "Unbroken." The movie is an epic story of the life of Louis Zamperini and his travails in World War 2.
As awards season continues, critics and pundits continue to shakeup the 2015 Oscars race with two films leading the way: "Birdman" and "Boyhood." How will they fare against the competition after winning multiple critics awards?
Overall, "Unbroken" is a well-intentioned and refined picture that will move audiences to tears. It celebrates the human spirit of Louis Zamperini, but unfortunately lacks any original or masterful storytelling.
Before awards madness and the holiday season, studios are calming down their release schedule and simply expanding a number of recently released films. From Reese Witherspoon's 'Wild' to Fox thriller 'The Pyramid', Latin Post.com brings you the hottest films coming out this weekend.
With the start of December awards, madness began with three major organizations handing out Best Picture awards. Additionally, the Academy Awards announced the 15 shortlisted documentaries that will compete for a nomination.
Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones dazzle with brilliant performances in James Marsh's new masterful and emotional film 'The Theory of Everything,' based on the life of acclaimed physicist Dr. Stephen Hawking. which is receiving Oscar buzz, and all the attention it is getting is undoubtedly well-deserved.
In a year with so many Best Actor contenders, sometimes the finest performances get lost by the overcrowded season. One of the finest performances of the year comes from the late Philip Seymour Hoffman for his portrayal in "A Most Wanted Man."
In April, The Weinstein Company released one of the Toronto Film Festival's biggest hits "The Railway Man." The movie had been anticipated as it was by director Jonathan Teplitzky, an acclaimed Australian director. The anticipation grew when the Weinstein Company announced that it had acquired US distribution rights and many pundits positioned it as an Oscar contender.
"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1" will certainly appeal to fans of the novel. But the film as a whole feels overlong and lacking in pace. The film leaves all the big emotional and climactic gestures for its second part, making this overture feel unnecessary and frustrating.
Begin Again, starring Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo, was one of the most expensive acquisitions at the Toronto Film festival, but flopped at the box office, even though the movie obtained rave reviews. Yet, Knightley and Ruffalo received stellar receptions from critics. Do the two movie stars deserve Oscar nominations at the 2015 Academy Awards?
With "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1" coming out this week, studios are releasing a number of DVDs for audiences not interested in the big blockbuster. From '22 Jump Street,' to 'If I Stay' and more, Latin Post previews the hottest new DVD movie releases coming out this week
Tilda Swinton is arguably one of the most versatile actors her generation and has worked with numerous auteurs and blockbusters. Will her work in 'Snowpiercer' be enough to net her an Academy Award at the 2015 Oscars?
Daniel Ribeiro, one of Brazil's hottest movie directors, speaks to Latin Post.com about his experience making his new movie "The Way He Looks", its chances at the 2015 Oscars and the surprises its has brought along the way.
