A middle aged, middle class salaryman loses his job after a downsizing, and after spending the following two years downsizing his lifestyle, he decides to overcome competition in his own personal way: chopping down anyone who gets in the way of his path back into fiscal solvency.
“Le Couperet” is a dark comedy thriller about a middle-class worker who turns into a killer after being unemployed for more than three years.
“Paranmanjang,” which means a “life full of ups and downs” in Korean, is about a man transcending his current and former lives. He catches a woman while fishing in a river in the middle of the night. They both end up entangled in the line and he thinks she is dead.
Suddenly, though, she wakes up, strangles him and he passes out. When the woman awakens him, she is wearing his clothing and he hers. She cries and calls him “father.”
The remake of Park chan-wook’s Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance (which is no longer at Warner Brothers it seems) is gaining steam. Brian Tucker (Broken City) has been the writer on this for a while now and production companies Silver Reel, Lotus Entertainment, di Bonaventura Pictures and CJ Entertainment have partnered up to get this new version (in English, of course) off the ground. All this is happening out of the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.
Per Deadline, “Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Vahradian are producing and Claudia Bluemhuber, Bill Johnson, Jim Seibel, Jacob Pechenik and Gero Bauknecht are executive producers. This is the first acquisition in Silver Reel and Lotus’ newly formed partnership, one that is focused on developing and acquiring commercial and high-caliber projects.”
The original film is about “two men who set out to avenge the deaths of their beloved women, only to discover that each killed the other’s lover and in the end only one can have his vengeance.”
The hunt is currently on for a director.
Jump aboard Bong Joon-ho’s Snowpiercer in this behind-the-scenes video, which shares the first footage from The Host director’s new thriller starring Chris Evans, Song Kang-ho, Tilda Swinton, Jamie Bell, John Hurt, Octavia Spencer, Alison Pill, Song Kang-ho, Ewen Bremner and Kenny Doughty.
Based on the French graphic novel “Le Transperceneige,” “Snowpiercer is set in a future where, after a failed experiment to stop global warming, an Ice Age kills off all life on the planet except for the inhabitants of the Snow Piercer, a train that travels around the globe and is powered by a sacred perpetual-motion engine. A class system evolves on the train but a revolution brews.” READ MORE
After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.
Fans of director Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengenace, Lady Vengeance, Thirst) only have to wait one more day before they can see his English-language debut, Stoker. The film, penned by Ted Foulke (aka Wentworth Miller), is a true grower. I liked it when I left the theater, only to realize the next day that I actually loved it.
Matthew Goode (Watchmen, A Single Man) wasn’t shooting when I visited the Nashville set (set report), so I was thrilled to catch up with him in Los Angeles last month. Even better, I’d had a chance to see the film – and I was utterly unprepared for just how different Goode is from Uncle Charlie in terms of mannerisms and general affect.
“After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.” Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska, Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich, Phyllis Somerville and Dermot Mulroney also star.
Stoker hits theaters March 1st from Fox Searchlight. Head inside for the interview! READ MORE
Fans of director Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengenace, Lady Vengeance, Thirst) only have a few more days to wait before they can see his English-language debut, Stoker. The film, penned by Ted Foulke (aka Wentworth Miller), is a true grower. I liked it when I left the theater, only to realize the next day that I actually loved it.
I spoke with Mia Wasikowska (Alice In Wonderland, Jane Eyre) briefly on the Nashville set (set report), but there wasn’t any time for a formal conversation, so I was excited to catch up with her last month in Los Angeles to talk about her character.
“After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.” Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich, Phyllis Somerville and Dermot Mulroney also star.
Stoker hits theaters March 1st from Fox Searchlight. Head inside for the interview! READ MORE
Fans of director Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengenace, Lady Vengeance, Thirst) only have a few more days to wait before they can see his English-language debut, Stoker. The film, penned by Ted Foulke (aka Wentworth Miller), is a true grower. I liked it when I left the theater, only to realize the next day that I actually loved it.
Star Nicole Kidman (Moulin Rouge, Eyes Wide Shut) wasn’t shooting the day I visited Nashville for my set report, so I caught up with her last month at the SLS hotel in Los Angeles. After some talk about the name of this website, we talk about her character, her reaction to Oldboy and whether or not Evelyn Stoker has “bad blood.”
“After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.” Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich, Phyllis Somerville and Dermot Mulroney all star.
Stoker hits theaters March 1st from Fox Searchlight. Head inside for the interview! READ MORE
Park Chan-wook, director of Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengenace, Lady Vengeance, Thirst and even JSA, makes his English-language debut this Friday, March 1, with Fox Searchlight’s Stoker. Penned by Ted Foulke (aka Wentworth Miller), Vulture has landed an exclusive clip that delivers more of the bizarre family dynamics through the grace of Nicole Kidman’s seductive dance.
The flick stars Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich, Phyllis Somerville and Dermot Mulroney.
“After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.”
Check out Ryan Daley’s positive review out of the Sundance Film Festival premiere. READ MORE
Park Chan-wook is easily one of my favorite directors, having been responsible for the Korean classics Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengenace, Lady Vengeance, Thirst and even JSA.
This Friday, March 1 he is making his English-language debut with Fox Searchlight’s Stoker, penned by Ted Foulke (aka Wentworth Miller).
Starring Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich, Phyllis Somerville and Dermot Mulroney, Bloody Disgusting was provided with an exclusive “flip book” of family photos that range from eerie to unnerving. What is up with the Stoker family?!
“After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.”
Check out Ryan Daley’s positive review out of the Sundance Film Festival premiere. READ MORE
There’s no doubt that director Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengenace, Lady Vengeance, Thirst) is a true visual master. It’s in his blood. His English-language debut, Stoker, penned by Ted Foulke (aka Wentworth Miller), is no exception. Not only is the story somehow atmospheric, creepy and fun – but the visual aesthetic is absolutely astounding. Some directors make movies while others truly understand the language of cinema. And Director Park is certainly among the latter in that regard.
I didn’t have time to talk to him for my set report, so I was thrilled to be able to catch up with him at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles last month. While we chatted for 15 minutes, keep in mind it was via translator – so there was some inherent back and forth that kept the actual content covered on the shorter side.
“After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.” Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich, Phyllis Somerville and Dermot Mulroney all star.
Stoker hits theaters March 1st from Fox Searchlight. Head inside for the interview! READ MORE
We now have the second clip from Park Chan-wook’s (Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengenace, Lady Vengeance, Thirst) English-language debut, Stoker, penned by Ted Foulke (aka Wentworth Miller). The footage follows a young girl (Mia Wasikowska) and her mysterious uncle (Matthew Goode) as they’re interrogated by the local sheriff.
Check out Ryan Daley’s positive review out of the Sundance Film Festival premiere.
“After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.”
Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich, Phyllis Somerville and Dermot Mulroney all star.
Stoker hits theaters March 1st from Fox Searchlight. READ MORE
Park Chan-wook’s (Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengenace, Lady Vengeance, Thirst) English-language debut, Stoker, hits theaters March 1st from Fox Searchlight. Penned by Wentworth Miller, it’s an amazingly fun, intense and beautiful film that really sneaks up on you. It’s a film that I very much enjoyed watching, only to discover that I sort of loved it a few days later.
“After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.” Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich, Phyllis Somerville and Dermot Mulroney all star.
I spent some time on the film’s set back in 2011 and figured an account of my visit would be a good introduction to the interviews I’m prepping to share with you next week. It was a quiet, reflective experience that revealed more about itself as it went along. Not unlike the film actually… READ MORE
Park Chan-wook’s (Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengenace, Lady Vengeance, Thirst) english-language debut, Stoker, penned by Ted Foulke (aka Wentworth Miller), now has more than a handful of bizarre images that feature the cast staring intently at each other. Check out Ryan Daley’s positive review out of the Sundance Film Festival premiere.
Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich, Phyllis Somerville and Dermot Mulroney all star. The film is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this week.
“After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.”
Stoker hits theaters March 1st from Fox Searchlight. READ MORE
One of my favorite directors of all-time is Park Chan-wook, best known for his Vengeance trilogy, which includes the legendary Oldboy. The Korean master has completed his first English-language feature, Stoker, which premiered the Sundance Film Festival before its March 1 release through Fox Searchlight.
Ryan Daley was on hand and calls Stoker, which stars Wentworth Miller, Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich, Phyllis Somerville and Dermot Mulroney, “an extremely slow-starter, a contemplative thriller that holds back the genre elements until the second half.
“As a murder mystery, it ranks as merely solid,” adds Daley. “But it’s virtually impossibly to overstate the beauty of Park’s visuals here. The rich color palette, captured with the assistance of longtime cinematographer Chung-hoon Chung, is nothing less than breathtaking. Virtually any still image from the film could be framed and hung as a masterpiece. While it may lack the dark intensity of Park’s previous projects, Stoker is the textbook definition of an art film.”
You can read the review in its entirety by clicking here.
One of the more highly anticipated films of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival was Stoker, the first English-language feature from cult fave Chan-wook Park (the highly regarded Vengeance trilogy, including Oldboy). Despite a heavyweight cast that includes Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska and Dermot Mulroney, Stoker still manages to retain Park’s distinctive fingerprints, indicating that even the Hollywood system can’t quell his particular brand of creativity. It may be slow, but it’s one hell of a good-looking movie.
When patriarch Richard (Mulroney) is killed in a mysterious accident, the wealthy, reclusive Stoker family struggles to pick up the pieces and move on. Distant from her workaholic husband, wife Kidman mourns the loss through sullen self-absorption, paying little attention to teenage daughter Mia Wasikowska, who spends most of the movie rocking that whole petulant Wasikowska thing. When Richard’s brother Charlie unexpectedly arrives for the funeral and announces his intention to move in with the family, the resulting mind games begin to corrode the Stokers, particularly niece Wasikowska, who feels strangely attracted to her uncle despite her best instincts.
British actor Matthew Goode plays the pivotal role of “Uncle Charlie”––in a presumed reference to Hitchcock’s Shadow of a Doubt, which also featured a mmysteriousUncle Charlie come home to visit––a glinty-eyed seducer of women who is never quite what he seems. After a handful of flirtatious exchanges with Kidman, Uncle Charlie’s gaze eventually drifts to young Wasikowska, with whom he forges an even deeper connection. Once a dark secret is shared, it becomes even harder for Wasikowska to escape the influence of her increasingly malevolent uncle.
Stoker is an extremely slow-starter, a contemplative thriller that holds back the genre elements until the second half. As a murder mystery, it ranks as merely solid. But it’s virtually impossibly to overstate the beauty of Park’s visuals here. The rich color palette, captured with the assistance of longtime cinematographer Chung-hoon Chung, is nothing less than breathtaking. Virtually any still image from the film could be framed and hung as a masterpiece. While it may lack the dark intensity of Park’s previous projects, Stoker is the textbook definition of an art film.
Park Chan-wook’s (Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengenace, Lady Vengeance, Thirst) english-language debut, Stoker, penned by Ted Foulke (aka Wentworth Miller), just got a cool new teaser (via Empire). It’s completely different in tone from the last trailer and really sells the f*cked up vibe of the film with a nice music choice and some sprays of blood.
Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich, Phyllis Somerville and Dermot Mulroney all star. The film is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this week.
“After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.”
Stoker hits theaters March 1st from Fox Searchlight. Head inside for the teaser! READ MORE
We’ve got some great new images Park Chan-wook’s (Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengenace, Lady Vengeance, Thirst) english-language debut, Stoker, penned by Ted Foulke (aka Wentworth Miller). One of the things I love about the look of this film is how precious and regal it is, like it’s some (even more) twisted take on the Wes Anderson universe.
Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich, Phyllis Somerville and Dermot Mulroney all star. The film is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this week.
“After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.”
Stoker hits theaters March 1st from Fox Searchlight. Head inside to check out the clip and new gallery! READ MORE
I’d almost forgotten about this one. Which is weird considering the cast and the director. Chris Evans, Song Kang-ho, Tilda Swinton, Jamie Bell, John Hurt, Octavia Spencer, Ewen Bremner John Hurt and Ed Harris in The Host director Bong Joon-ho’s Snowpiercer. We’d done some reporting on this right around the time I started in 2011 and now we’re finally getting some interesting stuff (via The Film Stage) like a teaser poster, some concept art and even a snippet of the score!
Produced by Oldboy helmer Park Chan-wook, Snowpiercer is a post-apocalyptic thriller set in a world covered in snow and ice, story follows a train full of travelers who struggle to co-exist.
The film will likely be released later this year. Head inside for a gallery featuring the teaser poster and concept art! READ MORE
Entertainment Weekly has premiered the first official one-sheet for Park Chan-wook’s (Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengenace, Lady Vengeance, Thirst) english-language debut, Stoker, penned by Ted Foulke (aka Wentworth Miller).
Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich, Phyllis Somerville and Dermot Mulroney all star.
“After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.”
Stoker hits theaters March 1st from Fox Searchlight. Head inside to check out the new poster! READ MORE
Park Chan-wook’s (Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengenace, Lady Vengeance, Thirst) english-language debut, Stoker, penned by Ted Foulke (aka Wentworth Miller), is only months away at this point so we can expect to see a lot more of it (and hear how it plays at Sundance) in the coming future. Today we’ve got a look at a new international poster, which reveals a little bit more blood when you look in its reflection.
Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich, Phyllis Somerville and Dermot Mulroney all star. “After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.”
Stoker hits theaters March 1st from Fox Searchlight. Head inside to check out the new poster! READ MORE
Charlize Theron (Prometheus, Young Adult) has officially committed to starring in the remake of Park Chan-wook’s Sympathy For Lady Vengeance.
In the original film, “Lee Geum-Ja, at the age of 19, goes to prison for the murder and abduction of a child on behalf of her accomplice Mr. Baek, only to find out that she is betrayed. While in prison, she carefully prepares for her revenge by winning the hearts of her fellow inmates with her kindness, thus earning herself the nickname ‘kind Ms. Geum-Ja’. Upon her release from prison after 13 years, she finally sets out to seek revenge on Baek, with the help of her former prison mates.”
William Monahan (The Departed, Oblivion) has been tapped to pen the script for the project. Modern indie film savior/billionaire Megan Ellison will now finance through her Annapurna Pictures. “This will be very American and very unexpected,” said Monahan in a statement. “Park is a genius; it’s the Everest of adaptations and I’ve got blood in my teeth to do it.”
No director is onboard just yet, but we’ll obviously keep you informed. What do you think of Charlize Theron in the lead?
Empire has premiered the first official one-sheet for Park Chan-wook’s english-language debut, Stoker, his vampire tale penned by Ted Foulke (aka Wentworth Miller).
Miller also stars alongside Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich, Phyllis Somerville and Dermot Mulroney.
In theaters March 1 from Fox Searchlight, “After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.”
This is the first in a planned trilogy. Park Chan-wook is the Korean master of genre cinema having directed Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengenace and Lady Vengeance, along with Thirst and JSA. READ MORE
Fox Searchlight recently locked down a March 1, 2013 release for Park Chan-wook’s english-language debut, Stoker, his vampire tale penned by Ted Foulke (aka Wentworth Miller). Empire has premiered a really cool pencil-work poster and an accompanying video, which shows the creation of the one-sheet. That music is “Becomes The Color” by Emily Wells, which plays over the end credits and is now available in iTunes and all good digital retailers worldwide.
Miller also stars alongside Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Jacki Weaver, Lucas Till, Alden Ehrenreich, Phyllis Somerville and Dermot Mulroney.
“After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.”
This is the first in a planned trilogy. Park Chan-wook is the Korean master of genre cinema having directed Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengenace and Lady Vengeance, along with Thirst and JSA. READ MORE
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