The Standoff at Sparrow Creek earned positive reviews out of Fantastic Fest, and now the first trailer is here. This shadowy thriller finds a group of militia members descending into paranoia after one of their members engages in a mass shooting at a funeral. But who did it? No one knows for sure, and the […]
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Jennifer Lawrence’s Russian Accent in ‘Red Sparrow’ Wasn’t Great
Margot Robbie’s in *I, Tonya* was spot-on, though. https://media.wired.com/photos/5b9fe6fd0aec005ccb67443b/master/pass/TechCritique.jpg
The 9 Best Movies to Buy or Stream This Week: ‘Game Night,’ ‘Red Sparrow’
This is one of those jam-packed, slam-bang weeks on the home viewing front, with everything from this spring’s studio flicks to fifty-year-old foreign classics. It’s “a something for everyone” week, in other words, so let’s end the throat-clearing and find what’s here for you. ON NETFLIX Small Town Crime: John Hawkes gets a welcome opportunity […]
/Filmcast Ep. 457 – Red Sparrow
David, Devindra, Jeff, and Kristy discuss the Lawrences’ (Jennifer and Francis – no relation) latest collaboration. Also, David and Kristy discuss Derren Brown’s reprehensible new special, The Push. Check out Kristy’s review of it here. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter or like us on […]
Red Sparrow: WATCH Jennifer Lawrence as a Russian spy in new thriller (EXCLUSIVE clip)
Jennifer Lawrence plays a Russian spy in the film, alongside Joel Edgerton. In this particular scene, Edgerton’s Nate talks of “young officers trained to seduce and manipulate” – to which Lawrence’s Dominika reveals her experience of being blackmailed into becoming a Sparrow. She’s seen showcasing a slick Russian accent for the role, while Australian Edgerton […]
MoviePass Not Allowing Subscribers In Some Markets to Buy Tickets to ‘Red Sparrow’
MoviePass is reportedly “testing” some new and old features that are making its subscribers unhappy. Several users in certain markets noticed that their MoviePass app was barring them from purchasing tickets to Red Sparrow, the spy thriller starring Jennifer Lawrence. And meanwhile, a select few users got notified of an old, unpopular feature that MoviePass may be […]
‘Red Sparrow’ Director Francis Lawrence on the Film’s Complex Opening, Lessons from Music Videos & More [Interview]
With Red Sparrow, the gloves are coming off for director Francis Lawrence. The filmmaker behind Constantine, The Hunger Games sequels, and the “Bad Romance” music video has made an often unsettling thriller. Mary-Louise Parker, in a “no such thing as small parts” sort of small part, brings great levity to the movie, but light popcorn fare this adaptation of author Jason […]
‘Red Sparrow’ Clip: Jennifer Lawrence Holds Something Back
Depending on which critic you ask, Red Sparrow is either a surprisingly good adult drama or a slog to sit through. Either way, there’s some buzz behind the Jennifer Lawrence spy-thriller. A new Red Sparrow clip offers a dramatic-yet-subdued look at the film. This brand new Red Sparrow clip isn’t action packed. Nor is the type of scene […]
‘Red Sparrow’ Clips, Featurettes and TV Spots: Jennifer Lawrence Will Keep You Guessing
Jennifer Lawrence has aced the steely-faced seductive stare. That much we can tell during the barrage of clips, TV spots, and marketing for her upcoming spy thriller Red Sparrow. The film hits theaters in a matter of weeks, and with early buzz building for the movie, 20th Century Fox is kicking its marketing into high gear. […]
‘Red Sparrow’ Early Buzz: Jennifer Lawrence’s Spy Thriller Is Brutal and Divisive
While Black Panther is dominating the box office this weekend, in a couple weeks it will be Jennifer Lawrence‘s turn to be a badass on the big screen in Red Sparrow. The first screenings of Red Sparrow were held this week, and reactions and reviews are starting to hit the web. While some might be […]