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Based on: “Emma” by Jane Austen, 1815 Verdict: While it doesn’t match “Clueless” for sheer wit and invention, Catton’s delightfully arch adaptation gets a lot of fresh comic mileage out of well-worn material — and benefits, like all “Emma” adaptations, from Austen’s most ingeniously constructed story. — Justin Chang Haley Bennett, left, Glenn Close and Owen Asztalos in the movie “Hillbilly Elegy” on Netflix and the book by J.D. Vance. (Lacey Terrell / Netflix; HarperC...

All the titles come thanks to the ErosSTX merger At least 10 films to release in next 18 months Eros Now has announced “First Day, First Show”, a pay-per-view branch of its streaming service that will offer Hollywood movies directly on its online platform in India. At least 10 films will be released as part of Eros Nows “First Day, First Show” offering over the next 18 months, starting with the Gerard Butler-led disaster film Greenland in March. Every title available as part of Eros No...

breakdown The Midnight Sky sees Jones play astronaut Sully, who on a return trip to Earth learns that humanity has been wiped out. Her only contact on the planet is Augustine (Clooney), a dying scientist with a warning for Sullys ship: Dont return home. The film is full of sweeping landscapes and big sci-fi concepts, yet it is an understated final conversation between Sully and Augustine that proves to be the films most stirring moment. "George had already shot his p...

Movies with Mary: Dark is The Midnight Sky Mary Cox The Telegraph FacebookTwitterEmail If you want to be completely depressed and bored, “The Midnight Sky” is the movie for you. A Netflix original, this is a space movie, set in 2049. Dying scientist Augustine (Academy Award-winner George Clooney) is working alone at a remote Arctic research station when he learns of a mysterious global disaster. At the same time, he discovers a mute 7-year-old girl, Iris (Caoilinn Springall), who was accide...

George Clooney and Caoilinn Springall in a scene from “The Midnight Sky.” (Philippe Antonello/Netflix ) “I can’t help you. You understand? I’m the wrong person. I’m the wrong person.” – George Clooney’s Augustine to a fellow traveler in “The Midnight Sky” As rough as it’s been in the real world this year, the planet is in even worse shape in a number of recent movies. In “Greenland,” stadium-sized chunks of an asteroid are wiping out entire cities and killing million...

Screenplay News and Reviews This has been a trying year for movies, with the closing of cinemas in the pandemic, and a pivot by many filmmakers and stars to streaming service projects. As we wait for the boom times to return once a Covid vaccine establish herd immunity and movie theaters fill again, it seemed worthwhile to reflect on what a great first quarter the 21st century has been for movies. Deadline’s Pete Hammond, Todd McCarthy, Joe Utichi and Mike Fleming Jr accepted the challenge to...

George Clooney brings bleakness and humanity with The Midnight Sky The Midnight Sky. Felicity Jones and David Oyelowo in The Midnight Sky. George Clooney in Photo by Philippe Antonello/Netflix The year 2020 has played host to a nightmarish global catastrophe, so ending the year with a movie about a nightmarish global catastrophe may not be at the top of many people’s lists. That’s the divide which the new Netflix movie The Midnight Sky must bridge, something made easier by the presenc...

The Weekly TV Discussion Post For December 27th, 2020 We’re closing in on the end of the year and trying to wrap up on a few things we’re in the midst of watching. I’ve got my Netflix queue down to under six things in my list and trying to nail down those final couple of movies within it. At this point, it’s just a few movies left overall and the second season of Umbrella Academy that I’m waiting to watch with someone. The big watch of the week was getting to take in the  Wonder Wom...

Why George Clooney wanted The Midnight Sky to end with a sense of hope We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Why George Clooney wanted The Midnight Sky to end with a sense of hope By Josh Rottenberg Normal text size Advertisement George Clooney has long been one of Hollywoods most globetrotting stars, but these days he is hunkered down with his wife, Amal, and their two young children in their home in Studio City, California. When Clooney bought t...

The Midnight Sky: Too tedious to thrill ​ By IANS | Published on ​ Sun, Dec 27 2020 7:06 IST | ​ 0 Views   The Midnight Sky: Too tedious to thrill (IANS Review; Rating: * * and 1/2 ). Image Source: IANS News The Midnight Sky; Cast: George Clooney, Ethan Peck, Felicity Jones, David Oyelowo, Tiffany Boone, Demian Bichir, Kyle Chandler, Caoilinn Springall; Direction: George Clooney; Direction: * * and 1/2 (two and a half stars)BY VINAYAK CHAKRAVORTY George Clooneys new film is fascinat...