David O. Russell to Direct Jennifer Lawrence in Another Weinstein Co. Film
The Ends of the Earth is a fact-based love story about an oil typhoon who life falls apart after he is caught having an affair with his adopted daughter. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsJennifer Lawrence to Reunite with Silver Linings Playbook Co-Star Bradley Cooper and Director David O. Russell for FBI Movie
Recent Golden Globe and SAG Award winner Jennifer Lawrence is set to reunite with Bradley Cooper and director David O. Russell for a film about the FBI sting operation known as Abscam, which took down several congressmen and a senator among others during the early 1980s. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSpielberg Sets Record with DGA Nomination
Looks as though Quentin Tarantino and David O. Russell will have to look far and wide to find a silver lining in this.... read more
Found in: NewsRobert DeNiro, Bradley Cooper, and David O. Russell on Silver Linings Playbook
Director David O. Russell and his two main Silver Linings men spoke a bit recently about the film, which opened this week and is getting major Oscar buzz. Here are some highlights:... read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesSilver Linings Playbook Switches Distribution Strategy
David O. Russell’s upcoming Silver Linings Playbook has been receiving a considerable amount of Oscar buzz in the buildup to its initially planned release of Thanksgiving weekend. However, Deadline reports that the Weinstein Company has decided to switch the film’s distribution strategy from a single weekend to a platform style release, beginning this weekend.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsA Brief History of the Uncharted Movie
For the uninitiated, the Uncharted videogame series is getting a movie adaptation. That movie is being written and directed by Hollywood star director David O. Russell, who recently received an Academy Award nomination for helming The Fighter. Even more, Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg (best supporting actor in The Departed) is attached in the starring role of Nathan Drake. And yet, the fans are pissed.... read more
Found in: Games, NewsIs Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Doomed?
It sure seems like the film that started with such promise is dying faster than you can say “Regency-era Zombie Apocalypse.” The screen adaptation of monster mash-up novel Pride and Prejudice and Zombies began over a year ago with big industry names like David O. Russell and Natalie Portman attached as director and star/executive-producer respectively. However, things quickly turned sour as both names walked out on the project due to scheduling conflicts. Although, Portman did remain as executive-producer.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe Fighter Review
At a certain point, all boxing movies are somewhat the same. We see an athlete prepare for fights, win some, lose some, and arrive at the ultimate bout that determines whether or not the protagonist wins or loses.... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsMelissa Leo Signs Up for The Fighter Opposite Bale and Wahlberg
Frozen River star Melissa Leo is poised to add The Fighter to her queue of roles following her Oscar nomination this year, according to Variety. ... read more
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