Tag: Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog As Villain in ONE SHOT Starring Tom Cruise
Well, here’s something strange. Of all the people in the world, writer and director Werner Herzog is set to play the villain in the upcoming Christopher McQuarrie’s adaptation of Lee Child‘s novel One Shot.
We already wrote so much about this project, but that doesn’t mean we have no write to be confused with this decision. Right?
Herzog is without a doubt a great guy. And he will be great in the role of an ex-prisoner of war who arranges and stages the killing and is the head of the conspiracy – character named The Zec.
Coen Brothers’ True Grit Opens Berlin Film Festival 2011
The Berlin International Film Festival, or if you prefer – the Berlinale, is one of the world’s leading film festivals, and something that’s definitely worth our attention.
And if you thought we were going to miss this spectacle – you were wrong, because we’re also curious to find out who will return home with the Golden and Silver Bears statues!
The 2011 Berlin film festival opens tonight with the Coen brothers‘ Western remake True Grit, so let’s get started.
We all know, this remake of a 1969 classic Western, is already a nominee in even 10 categories, including best picture for the upcoming Oscar. And, by the way the filmmaking team Joel and Ethan Cohen also earned Oscar nods as best director.
Naomi Watts in Werner Herzog’s Queen of the Desert
Director Werner Herzog is in ‘serious discussions’ with Australian actress Naomi Watts for his upcoming project titled Queen of The Desert.
Sounds exotic, especially now with Watts attached as the possible lead – Gertrude Bell. Quite impressive lady and a character that suits almost perfectly for an actress like Watts, you must admit.
Gertrude Bell was an English writer, traveler, political officer, administrator and archaeologist who explored, mapped, and became highly influential to British imperial policy-making due to her extensive travels in Greater Syria, Mesopotamia, Asia Minor, and Arabia.
She is regarded as the person who- by virtue of her knowledge and standing among the various tribes of the region – as having shaped the country now known as Iraq early in the twentieth century.
Restricted “Bad Lieutenant” Clip
A restricted clip from Werner Herzog‘s the upcoming Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, which stars Nicolas Cage, Val Kilmer, Eva Mendes, Xzibit and Fairuza Balk among others, has been released. Check it out below.
Nicolas Cage plays a rogue detective who is as devoted to his job as he is at scoring drugs – while playing fast and loose with the law. He wields his badge as often as he wields his gun in order to get his way.
Bad Lieutenant Trailer Online!
Today we have a new trailer for Werner Herzog‘s “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans,” remake of sorts of Abel Ferrara’s infamous 1992 film, starring Nicolas Cage, Val Kilmer, Eva Mendes, Xzibit and Fairuza Balk.
Nicolas Cage plays a rogue detective who is as devoted to his job as he is at scoring drugs — while playing fast and loose with the law. He wields his badge as often as he wields his gun in order to get his way. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina he becomes a high-functioning addict who is a deeply intuitive, fearless detective reigning over the beautiful ruins of New Orleans with authority and abandon. Complicating his tumultuous life is the prostitute he loves (Eva Mendes). Together they descend into their own world marked by desire, compulsion, and conscience. The result is a singular masterpiece of filmmaking: equally sad and manically humorous.
Two New “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans” Posters
Below we have two new posters for Werner Herzog’s film “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans,” remake of sorts of Abel Ferrara’s infamous 1992 film, which originally starred Harvey Keitel.
Nicolas Cage plays a rogue detective who is as devoted to his job as he is at scoring drugs — while playing fast and loose with the law. He wields his badge as often as he wields his gun in order to get his way. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina he becomes a high-functioning addict who is a deeply intuitive, fearless detective reigning over the beautiful ruins of New Orleans with authority and abandon. Complicating his tumultuous life is the prostitute he loves (Eva Mendes). Together they descend into their own world marked by desire, compulsion, and conscience. The result is a singular masterpiece of filmmaking: equally sad and manically humorous.
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans Poster
Check out the movie poster for upcoming Werner Herzog‘s film “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.”
The film is a remake of sorts of Abel Ferrara’s infamous 1992 film, which originally starred Harvey Keitel.
Nicolas Cage plays a rogue detective who is as devoted to his job as he is at scoring drugs — while playing fast and loose with the law. He wields his badge as often as he wields his gun in order to get his way. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina he becomes a high-functioning addict who is a deeply intuitive, fearless detective reigning over the beautiful ruins of New Orleans with authority and abandon. Complicating his tumultuous life is the prostitute he loves (Eva Mendes). Together they descend into their own world marked by desire, compulsion, and conscience. The result is a singular masterpiece of filmmaking: equally sad and manically humorous.
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans Trailer
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans more-than-two-minute promo trailer directed by Werner Herzog has hit the web.
Abel Ferrera directed and co-wrote the 1992 original, which earned Harvey Keitel an Independent Spirit Award for his performance as a drug-addled, gambling sex addict who investigates the rape of a nun.
Actually, “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans” isn’t real remake! Herzog himself calls it “a completely independent autonomous story.” He even claims he’s never seen the original.
Val Kilmer will star in ”Bad Lieutenant” and ”Silver Cord”
Val Kilmer will star opposite Nicolas Cage and Eva Mendes in the remake of the 1992 Abel Ferrara ”Bad Lieutenant” film that starred Harvey Keitel.
Rapper/actor Xzibit, Vondie Curtis Hall, Jennifer Coolidge, Fairuza Balk, Brad Dourif and Shawn Hatosy have also signed up for the Werner Herzog‘s ”Bad Lieutenant.”
Nicolas Cage is set to play the lead character, a cop who lives on the edge. Kilmer will play Cage’s police partner, while Xzibit will play a criminal dubbed Big Fade.
