Manchester By The Sea

Ruth De Jong Designs Real Life In Manchester By The Sea

... and personal belongings. They painted and put wallpaper in houses when necessary, then “either leave it if the owner likes it or put it back to whatever they want,” says De Jong. Making the scene. You can also see Ruth De Jong’s work in Inherent Vice, The Master, Knight of Cups, The Tree of Life, There Will Be Blood, Dead Man’s Burden, Swedish Auto, Terrence Malick’s upcoming film, Song to Song, and the return of the TV show “Twin Peaks” for a limited series in May. The police station is a former schoolhouse and the actual home of the Beverly Police Department. The hospital nurses’ station required a full dressing; it’s only visible for a couple of seconds, but none of the paperwork-stuffed manila folders, stethoscopes or computers were there. Small details—like baby clothes and nursing pillows strewn about a bedroom or a dirty dish left in the kitchen sink—make sets feel real. De Jong and Lonergan designed not to the sad tone of the script but to the reality of everyday life, “meaning, there’s death, there’s pain…but certain things (like the weather) don’t change given grief or ...

Manchester By The Sea' Is Filled With The Stuff Of Life

... “Manchester by the Sea” as a melancholy tear-jerker. Yes, this picture is suffused with sadness; and yes, Casey Affleck gives an emotionally devastating performance as Lee Chandler, a surly New Englander grappling with profound grief. But writer-director Kenneth Lonergan ’s film is also very funny at times and filled with the stuff of life: banter, lust, familial affection and personal renewal. As Lee tries to take care of his teenage nephew ( Lucas Hedges ) and reckon with his past (while avoiding his estranged ex-wife, played by Michelle Williams), “Manchester” deals honestly and movingly with how hard it is to overcome tragedy and how human it is to keep trying. [Special features: A Lonergan commentary track, deleted scenes and a featurette]. “The Girl With All the Gifts” (available Feb. 24). Based on M. R. Carey’s acclaimed post-apocalyptic science-fiction novel, “The Girl With All the Gifts” stars Gemma Arterton as a teacher and psychologist who works with children infected by a disease that turns them into ravenous cannibals. The film version — written by Carey — retains ...

Lucas Hedges, 20-year-old Oscar Nominee, Had To Audition At Least Five Times For Manchester By The Sea

... My dad was pushing me down the street and I met Kenny; neither of us remember. Except your dad. [Laughs]. Except for my dad. [Laughs] But that’s not how I got the audition. I auditioned five times, and, maybe six times actually. I auditioned twice with Casey [Affleck]. And the final time, when he offered me the role, I was actually with my dad. So it was sort of like a reunion. I didn’t burst into tears, but my dad did. [Laughs]. And then you guys filmed in Manchester. How did you get the accent. Yes, I did a lot of Boston accent research and a lot of listening to recording voice memos and listening to them over and over again. Voice memorizing. Like you know the little app on your phone that you record and you play back? I just recorded You Tube videos. I’d watch some S-t Boston Guys Say, which is actually a very reputable source it turns out. And I watched ...

Moonlight,’ ‘manchester By The Sea,’ ‘hacksaw Ridge

... competition shows “Ultimate Beastmaster” and “Ultimate Beastmaster Mexico,” and adds the romantic drama “When Calls the Heart: Season 3.” For kids, there’s the new animated series “Veggie Tales in the City” and “Girl Meets World: Season 3.”. Amazon Prime Video. “10 Cloverfield Lane” (2016) is a wily claustrophobic psychodrama set in an underground bunker during what may be the end of the world. Mary Elizabeth Winstead is the new guest and John Goodman is unnerving as the survivalist with control issues (PG-13). “Shotgun Stories” (2007) is the debut feature from Jeff Nichols (director of “Loving”) and stars Michael Shannon (PG-13). Streaming TV: the comic spy-thriller “Patriot” and the British/French mystery-thriller “The Tunnel: Season 1” with Stephen Dillane and Clémence Poésy. The animated “The Boondocks: Complete Series” comes from Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim block (51 episodes). HBO Now. Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Shailene Woodley star in the limited series “ Big Little Lies.” The first episode is now available; new episodes arrive every Sunday. ...

Manchester By The Sea' Director Explores The Depth Of Grief

... - well, as you can see, you know, your brother worked everything out extremely carefully. AFFLECK: (As Lee Chandler) But he can't have. HAMILTON: (As Wes) Yes. AFFLECK: (As Lee Chandler). Meant that. BIANCULLI: There's a lot about "Manchester By The Sea" that I don't want to tell you because I want you to be able to see it and allow the story to unfold at its own pace. Kenneth Lonergan also wrote and directed the films "Margaret" and "You Can Count On Me." His plays include "The Waverly Gallery," "The Starry Messenger" and "This Is Our Youth," which was revived on Broadway two years ago. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED BROADCAST). TERRY GROSS, HOST. Kenneth Lonergan, welcome to FRESH AIR. I love this film. Thank you for making it. I want to play another scene from the film. And in this scene, Casey Affleck and his nephew have just left the lawyer's office. And, again, you know, Casey Affleck has been appointed the guardian of his nephew but doesn't want to be the guardian. And so as they leave the ...

Manchester By The Sea

... and his two girlfriends and Lee and one of the girlfriends’ mother and Patrick and his surviving parent, the desperately fragile and high-strung Elise (Gretchen Mol), now married to the Matthew Broderick-like Jeffrey (Matthew Broderick) — are all finely sketched in. They also show once again that Mr. Lonergan possesses that rarest of gifts for an American filmmaker of the block-busting era, the gifts of wit and, above all, of understatement. Which makes it all the more to be regretted that he has given in to the actors’ preference for overstatement. In the end, Mr. Lonergan’s wit and observational acumen prove too delicate to stand up to the searing emotional pain of the film’s central incident, portrayed in flashback about half way through the film, and beautifully — by which, of course, I mean horrifically — represented by him. All that we learn of the relationships between Lee ...

Manchester By The Sea’ Deserves To Rack Up Oscars

... and Ryan Gosling; from Lionsgate publicity site. Credit: Courtesy. RIVETING: Casey Affleck gives a powerful performance in ‘Manchester by the Sea.’. Credit: Paramount. Amy Adams (right) as Louise Banks in ARRIVAL by Paramount Pictures; from Paramount publicity site. Credit: Associated Press. FATHER FIGURE: Juan (Mahershala Ali) helps guide the young Chiron (Alex R. Hibbert). prev next. After last November’s election, is America ready for another night of surprises, upsets, tears of anguish, hand-­wringing and speeches. Welcome to Sunday’s 89 th Annual Academy Awards. “La La Land,” a show-biz-set musical from 32-year-old Harvard graduate Damien Chazelle (“Whiplash”), is the leader with a record-tying 14 nominations. I expect it to win the best picture prize along with several other statuettes, although I tend to feel Kenneth Lonergan’s “Manchester by the Sea,” a devastating Massachusetts-set drama about crushing loss and the illusive nature of redemption, is more deserving. It certainly captures the apocalyptic zeitgeist more accurately for many of us than Chazelle’s breezy retro-romp, although you might argue that given the past month, ...

Everything You Need To Know About ‘manchester By The Sea’ Before The Oscars

... the duo had a disagreement on whether Affleck should deploy a Boston accent for the film. Spoiler alert: Affleck lost. Casey Affleck opens up about his acting philosophy in Manchester by the Sea, and more. While Affleck showed off his funny side in several late-night interviews and during his December hosting job on Saturday Night Live , he adheres to a strict no-fun policy while on set. “Usually if it feels like fun, it ends up not being very good,” the actor told The Hollywood Reporter about working on Manchester. With acclaim raining down, Casey Affleck tries to enjoy it. Affleck once again brought his grouchy, critical self to an interview, this time with the Associated Press. “I have to live with that resume that you see on IMDB, which is full of dog s*,” he told the AP, adding that building concrete steps in Cambridge ...

Manchester By The Sea' Is The Oscar Frontrunner For Best Original Screenplay With 2-to-7 Odds From Experts

... frontrunner for Best Original Screenplay with 2-to-7 odds from Experts. Feb 23, 2017 10:40 am. With 2/7 odds from our 29 movie Experts , “ Manchester by the Sea ” is predicted to win Best Original Screenplay at Sunday’s Academy Awards. “Manchester” writer/director  Kenneth Lonergan  remains the favorite here after recent victories at the BAFTA Awards and the Critics’ Choice Awards (where the film actually tied with “ La La Land ”). The 2017 Oscars air live Sunday on ABC, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. with experts’ latest predictions and breaking news. Twenty-four of our 29 Experts are predicting a “Manchester” victory for Best Original Screenplay: Thelma Adams (Gold Derby), Eric Deggans (NPR), Edward Douglas (Weekend Warrior), Joyce Eng (TV Guide), Bonnie Fuller (Hollywood Life), Michael Hogan (Vanity Fair), Matthew Jacobs (Huff Po), Dave Karger (IMDb), Tariq Khan (Fox News), Scott Mantz (Access Hollywood), Jack Mathews (Gold Derby), Michael Musto ...

Will Oscars Spread The Wealth, Or Could 'moonlight' & 'manchester By The Sea' Be Shut Out

... took home Best Picture last year “The Revenant,” “The Big Short” and “Mad Max: Fury Road” all won their fair share of trophies. And while “Birdman” was 2014’s big winner, “Boyhood” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” were given their respective consolation prizes. But this is a different kind of Oscar cycle, and “La La Land’s” absolute dominance is throwing off the normal balance. “La La Land’s” two strongest competitors, “ Moonlight ” and “ Manchester by the Sea ,” are favorites in several categories, but could they both go home empty-handed? Below, let’s take a look at their strongest chances and consider whether they may get shut out. Best Supporting Actor. Mahershala Ali has been the frontrunner here since the beginning of awards season, sweeping through critics’ groups across the country. He has continued leading the pack through Oscar season with wins at the Critics’ Choice and SAG Awards, but had hiccups at the Golden Globes (Aaron Taylor-Johnson ...