Supernova review: Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci shine in restrained gay drama

Naman Ramachandran “Curtain Call,” starring starring Colin Firth, Gemma Arterton, Paapa Essiedu and Simon Russell Beale, has sold to several major territories.To be directed by “Shopgirl” filmmaker Anand Tucker, the film will commence production later this year in the U.K.Culmination Productions has sold to Squareone Entertainment (German-speaking Europe), Notorious Pictures (Italy), California Filmes (Latin America), Cineart (Benelux), Tanweer (Greece), Lusomundo (Portugal), Sena (Iceland),

Anand Tucker’s (Hilary & Jackie) period-drama Curtain Call, which is due to star Colin Firth, Gemma Arterton, Paapa Essiedu and Simon Russell Beale, has been pre-sold by Culmination Productions to a host of key territories ahead of shoot later this year in the UK.

Stanley Tucci’s CNN show Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy will transport you from your house to experience some of the most popular sights and tastes throughout Italy.The celebrated actor has taken on many different roles over the years. Movies with Stanley Tucci include:The 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada where he plays Nigel Kipling, Art Director of the magazine where Anne Hathaway’s character worksThe 2009 film The Lovely Bones as serial killer George Harvey, a role that got him his first

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAaron Eckhart has signed on to play President Gerald Ford in the upcoming Showtime anthology series “The First Lady.”Formerly known as “First Ladies,” the show is described as a reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House. Eckhart joins previously announced series stars Viola Davis and Michelle Pfeiffer, who will play Michelle Obama and Betty Ford respectively.

Aaron Eckhart is set to co-star opposite Viola Davis and Michelle Pfeiffer in The First Lady (working title), Showtime’s anthology executive produced by Davis and directed and executive produced by Susanne Bier.

Also Read: 'CODA,' 'Summer of Soul' Win Top Jury and Audience Awards at Sundance Film FestivalInjuries and chronic pain are a bonding factor among all other riders in this corner of the American southwest. Informing the film with authenticity, the filmmakers insert Collins into this reality via a series of group sessions with other ailing jockeys, all of them non-actors just sharing their actual near-death experiences.

“Write what you know.” So said Mark Twain once upon a time, or at least that’s the popular belief. One cursory look at this body of work reveals that the guy didn’t follow his own advice, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t advice worth following.

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to Sundance drama Jockey. The U.S.

Harry Macqueen’s Supernova opened in 330 theaters this weekend, bringing some warmth to the specialty box office space. The Bleecker Street drama starring Colin Firth and Stanely Tucci is garnering tons of awards season buzz and has added some fuel to the specialty fire that has been struggling to stay afloat for almost a year.

Joe Leydon Film CriticIt could be argued that “Savage State” ultimately seems worse than it really is only because the opening scenes of this French-Canadian-produced period drama are so deceptively promising. But, really, writer-director David Perrault (“Our Heroes Died Tonight”) has no one to blame but himself.

Watch Video: 'Supernova' Trailer: Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci Are a Married Couple Driven Apart by DementiaTusker has explored end-of-life options over Sam’s objections, and the boldest notion that “Supernova” has to offer is that Sam’s goal to keep Tusker alive and to tend to his needs is actually more about Sam’s fear of being alone than it is an act of kindness or generosity or compassion.

The actors Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth have been friends for 20 years and that is plainly evident watching them play longtime lovers in the wrenchingly beautiful film “Supernova.”The award-winning duo are like a well-worn sweater onscreen, comfortable and lived-in, showing the kind of tart affection people show when ardor's lust has given way to the slow burn of adoration.In a scene early on in “Supernova,” Tucci's character asks Firth's character how things are going.

Colin Firth is a fan of Stanley Tucci’s mixology.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer“Minyan,” an acclaimed tale of sexual and spiritual identity directed by Eric Steel, has sold to Strand Releasing in North America.The film, starring stage breakout Samuel H. Levine of Broadway and the West End’s “The Inheritance,” played in the official selection at last year’s Berlin International Film Festival and went on to win Outfest’s grand jury prize for U.S.

After decades of films in which LGBTQ people were so often victims of tragedy (it became known as the “kill your gays” trope) it’s nice to see more movies being made where we don’t have to suffer so much.

You have to hand it to Michelle Pfeiffer. First, because the woman seemingly hasn’t aged much at all over the past few decades, which mind-boggling and impressive.