Leonardo DiCaprio almost starred as an entirely different character in his upcoming movie, Flowers of the Killer Moon.
02.09.2023 - 16:47 / variety.com
Michaela Zee Lily Gladstone is condemning Hollywood’s depiction of the American West in film and television, particularly the Kevin Costner-led series “Yellowstone.” “Delusional! Deplorable!” Gladstone told Vulture of Taylor Sheridan’s Western drama. “Yellowstone” and its spinoff series “1883” and “1923” follow different generations of the Dutton family and their cattle ranch in Montana.
Creator Sheridan has defended “Yellowstone” multiple times in the past from critics who referred to the series as “anti-woke” or a “red-state show.” While Gladstone does criticize the mythologized portrayal of the West in “Yellowstone,” the “Killers of the Flower Moon” star does not fault any of the Native American actors for appearing on the show, adding, “No offense to the Native talent in that. I auditioned several times.
That’s what we had.” Gladstone stars alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.” The epic Western crime drama revolves around the killing spree of the Osage Nation of Oklahoma, who reside on priceless oil fields. Back in January, Gladstone told Variety about how Scorsese worked closely with the real-life Osage Nation to ensure accurate representation of the community in his film.
“The work is better when you let the world inform the work,” Gladstone said. “That was very refreshing how involved the production got with the [Osage Nation] community.
As the community warmed up to our presence, the more the community got involved with the film. It’s a different movie than the one [Scorsese] walked in to make almost entirely because of what the community had to say about how it was being made and what was being portrayed.” “It’s not a white-savior story,” Gladstone
.Leonardo DiCaprio almost starred as an entirely different character in his upcoming movie, Flowers of the Killer Moon.
Leonardo DiCaprio says that he and his colleagues in Hollywood “need to do more” regarding telling Native American stories.DiCaprio appears in new Martin Scorsese western crime drama Killers Of The Flower Moon, which follows the FBI investigation into a series of Oklahoma murders in the Osage Nation.Speaking to Vogue alongside co-star Lily Gladstone, the actor spoke of the work that still needs to be done around white America’s portrayal of native peoples on screen.“Hollywood has a long history and chequered past in its depiction of Native American people,” he said.“We need to do more. You know, we are coming towards a great reckoning of our past.
Leonardo DiCaprio was recast in “Killers of the Flower Moon”.
In a minor surprise, a 2024 Best Supporting Actress frontrunner has decided to submit for the exceedingly more difficult lead category, Best Actress. As leaked, er, reported by Variety, Lily Gladstone will now compete for Best Actress for her performance in Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Previously a lock for a nomination in the Supporting Actress field, she’s now at risk of being shut out in one of the most competitive races this Oscar season.
Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Oscar season is always full of twists and turns, and the biggest one yet just dropped with “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Variety has learned exclusively that Lily Gladstone’s work as Mollie Burkhart, an Indigenous woman at the center of a sinister plot in Martin Scorsese’s crime epic, will be campaigned for the Oscars in best actress, instead of supporting where many pundits had speculated. She will campaign alongside her Oscar-winning co-star and executive producer, Leonardo DiCaprio.
Aramide Tinubu Observing a helicopter zip across a mountainous skyline accompanying a fleet of cowboys on horseback, running at full speed below is a jarring visual. It’s as if time and space have suddenly fused.
William Earl SPOILER ALERT: This article discusses general themes from the first five seasons of “Yellowstone.” The heart of “Yellowstone” is the Dutton family’s work protecting, preserving and making money from their namesake ranch. With the current impasse in producing scripted shows because of the ongoing writers and actors strikes, CBS is bolstering its fall schedule by rerunning “Yellowstone,” the Taylor Sheridan-created saga that’s been a massive hit on Paramount Network since its 2018 premiere.
The new trailer for “Killers of the Flower Moon” is here.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone are starring in the brand new trailer for their new Martin Scorsese film, Killers of the Flower Moon.
Martin Scorsese has described modern cinema culture as being “fragmented” in comparison to his early years.The director, who is promoting his upcoming film Killers Of The Flower Moon, called for a more unified industry during an interview with Time.“It should be one cinematic culture, you know? But right now everything is being fragmented and broken up in a way,” Scorsese said.The director recalled how, in his youth, people would attend movie theatres despite what was playing.“Not everybody liked musicals,” Scorsese added. “Not everybody liked westerns.
Writer/director Taylor Sheridan (“Wild River,” “Yellowstone,” “Hell Or High Water”) leaves no stone unturned in his exploration of both the Wild Wild West and the echoes of masculinity that still pervade within American culture. Whether it’s “Yellowstone,” a more contemporary look at cowboys and masculine figures created by their rugged environments, or “1883,” a classic Western tale of frontier life, Sheridan constantly reexamines this theme in all his work.
Yellowstone.Back in May, it was confirmed that the Paramount series would be concluding with its fifth season, the final episodes of which will begin this November. The news came alongside the announcement of a sequel series.Reports at the time claimed that Costner would not return for a future series, having committed to the two-part Western feature Horizon: An American West.
told Vulture. “I auditioned several times.
Killers Of The Flower Moon actor Lily Gladstone has described Yellowstone as a “delusional” portrayal of the American West.The American neo-Western drama created by Taylor Sheridan and starring Kevin Costner premiered in June 2018, with the second part of the fifth and final season due to air this November.The show follows the Dutton family who own the Yellowstone Dutton ranch, and the conflicts they face from groups along their shared borders – including an Indian reservation, a cattle ranch and land developers.Gladstone – who featured in Martin Scorsese‘s Killers of the Flower Moon – said that she found Yellowstone‘s depiction of the American West “delusional” and “deplorable” in an interview with Vulture.She added that she’d previously auditioned for the show, having worked on projects with both Native and non-Native creators, sharing: “No offence to the Native talent in that. I auditioned several times.
Lily Gladstone is not holding back her opinion on Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone and raising her voice against the depiction of the American West.
Lily Gladstone will soon be seen in the hugely anticipated “Killers of the Flower Moon”, starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro in the latest film from acclaimed director Martin Scorsese.
Lily Gladstone is condemning Hollywood’s glorification of the American West, particularly in Yellowstone.
Kevin Costner is sharing new details about his decision to leave Yellowstone.
There have been plenty of rumours surrounding Kevin Costner’s exit from “Yellowstone” after five seasons starring in one of the streaming world’s most successful series.
Naman Ramachandran The 67th BFI London Film Festival has unveiled its full lineup, which includes galas and special presentations of films by contemporary masters. As previously announced, Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn” will open the festival and Kibwe Tavares and Daniel Kaluuya’s “The Kitchen” will close it.