Tag: Destin Daniel Cretton
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Middleburg Review: ‘Just Mercy’, Jamie Foxx Is A Scene-Stealer In The Powerful But Slightly Predictable Legal Drama
There seems to be at least one every single year. Last year it was Green Book and If Beale Street Could Talk. In 2016 it was Moonlight, Loving, and Hidden Figures. In 2014, Selma. In 2013, 12 Years a Slave. Every single year there seems to be a film about race and oppression that captures the Academy’s attention. These films are effective in varying degrees, some accused…
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‘Just Mercy’ Trailer: Michael B. Jordan And Brie Larson Fight For Justice
The name Destin Daniel Cretton may not be big yet, but trust me, that’s about to change. Cinephiles have been keeping a close eye on his work ever since he directed Brie Larson in Short Term 12, the film she should’ve won the Oscar for, thank you very much. While their followup, The Glass House,…
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‘Short Term 12’ Director Destin Daniel Cretton Will Take On Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’ Movie
Diversity, thy name is Marvel. Following on the heels of Black Panther and Captain Marvel, an Asian superstar was next on Marvel’s list, and back in December we learned that the Master of Kung Fu himself, Shang-Chi, would be the hero to kick through that glass barrier. Now Marvel is doing what they do best…
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Michael B. Jordan Sets ‘Just Mercy’ As Next Film After Move To Warner Bros.
Michael B. Jordan’s legal drama Just Mercy, which he joined earlier this year along with Short Term 12 director Destin Cretton, hit some turbulence fairly early on. Originally set up at Broad Green Pictures, the film was left homeless when the struggling studio (home to duds like Bad Santa 2 and Knight of Cups) closed its doors. Well…