The Midnight Sky is a big science fiction film from Netflix that feels all too relatable in telling a human story of survival as humans try to leave planet Earth after it has been rendered uninhabitable by an undisclosed, self-inflicted apocalyptic event. The film's Contenders Film panel features director-star and…
George Clooney’s seventh film as a director, The Midnight Sky, landed on my Top 10 list for 2020, actually in the Top 5 for that matter, and there is a reason for that. It not only is an enormously challenging film to shoot — half taking place in an outer-space setting, and the other half in the worst weather…
Demián Bichir paid tribute to his late wife Stefanie Sherk with a touching Instagram post shared on the actress’ birthday.
“On your birthday and every day we all love you and miss your pretty blue smile, deeply. You are much needed in these extraordinary times,” the Hateful Eight and The Midnight Sky actor captioned a…
And then there were five.
It is time on this eve of a new year (thank God) to reveal the rest of my 10 Best Movies of 2020 list with No. 5 on up, including my choice for this most unusual year’s top film — though as always it’s an arbitrary choice, when you get down to it, like picking apples or oranges.
On Tuesday I…
Leading the charge this week in streaming and specialty titles is Netflix with two films that have been garnering awards season buzz with their star wattage and prestige storytelling.
First up, is the highly anticipated Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom adapted from two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's play of the…
George Clooney takes on triple duties as star-director-producer of The Midnight Sky, and it proves to be just the right fit, and his best behind the camera since 2005’s multi-Oscar-nominated Good Night and Good Luck.
Like the latter film, Midnight Sky’s subject matter not only serves as exciting filmmaking, it also…
It’s two days after Thanksgiving when George Clooney speaks to Deadline to discuss his ambitiousThe Midnight Sky, a timely sci-fi film split between a spacecraft and the frozen Iceland tundra. Scripted by The Revenant writer Mark L. Smith and just as rugged in its outdoor scenes, the film provides an up-the-road look…
George Clooney has a unique distinction when it comes to Oscar history. The multi-faceted filmmaker and star has been nominated for Academy Awards in an impressive six different categories, a rare feat that includes for Best Picture (Argo), Actor (The Descendants, Michael Clayton, Up in the Air), Supporting Actor (Syri…
Here’s the first trailer for Netflix’s anticipated sci-fi thriller The Midnight Sky, directed by and starring George Clooney.
The film is set for a December 23 release on the platform and will be in “select theaters” the same month.
The post-apocalyptic tale follows Augustine (Clooney), a lonely scientist in the…
Netflix has revealed a snippet (literally only 20 seconds) of first footage for its anticipated sci-fi thriller The Midnight Sky, directed by and starring George Clooney.
It’s less a date announcement as the video claims, more a teaser for the trailer itself, which drops tomorrow at 5AM PST. The film is expected to…
During a virtual screen talk today at the 64th BFI London Film Festival, George Clooney discussed the importance of journalistic integrity, the COVID-19 pandemic, his upcoming Netflix film, The Midnight Sky, and the highlights of his illustrious career.
Throughout the hour-long conversation with Scottish broadcaster…