Posts Tagged ‘Danny Boyle’
Blood, Bones & BRAAAAAINS: A Quick History of Pre-’World War Z’ Zombies
No matter what you call them — the undead, living dead, reanimated, returners, infected, walkers, rotters, or just the z-word — zombies are upon us.
Trainspotting Sequel: Danny Boyle and Ewan McGregor Reteam for ‘Porno’
Trainspotting director Danny Boyle has confirmed that he has recruited Ewan McGregor and the rest of the gang to reunite for film to be “loosely” based on Irvine Welsh’s novel, Porno.
Faster Higher Stronger: Director Danny Boyle’s Biggest Premiere Yet at Olympics 2012
As the 2012 London Summer Olympics take flight, we look back at the five fabulous adaptations in Danny Boyle’s filmography.
It’s Alive! Danny Boyle’s Frankenstein Comes to U.S. Cinemas
The film of Danny Boyle’s acclaimed theater production of Frankenstein, starring Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch, returns to U.S. screens for a two-day run.
Covert Adaptations: 7 Movies You Didn’t Know Were Based on Books
It is no secret that Hollywood has a tendency to turn to books when they are on the quest for the next hot film project. And why shouldn’t they?
Just Friends? 'One Day' and 7 Other Films that Take Us from Friendship to Love
If three means a trend, the trend is on this summer. “No Strings Attached” (notable for a tagline — “Can sex friends stay best friends?” — so hilariously awful, a writer attempted to meme it), “Friends with Benefits,” and the forthcoming “One Day” examine what happens when a friendship turns to (or starts with) sex, [...]
New Blood: Matt Reeves Attached to Direct 'The Passage'
‘Let Me In’ director Matt Reeves will take a bite out of the film adaptation of Justin Cronin’s post-apocalyptic novel The Passage.
The Hunger Games: James Dashner's 5 Movies for While You Wait
Maze Runner author James Dashner suggests these five films to stave off your growing hunger.
Richard Curtis and Stephen Daldry to Sift Through Andy Mulligan's Trash
If you agree that this New Normal state of pop culture chiaroscuro is a good thing, you’ll see that there’s no reason to scratch your head about today’s announcement that two of Britain’s most upper-crusty filmmakers — director Stephen Daldry (“The Reader” and “The Hours”) and screenwriter Richard Curtis (“Love Actually”) — have just signed on to adapt Trash, Andy Mulligan’s young adult adventure tale about third-world dumpster divers.
Exclusive Interview with Danny Boyle, Literary Sharp Shooter
If there were a bookie taking bets on filmmakers’ odds for success, Danny Boyle literary adaptations would be among the safest wagers possible.
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