Michael Shannon News

Hugh Jackman loves punching Russell Crowe

Mar 19, 2012, 11:07 GMT

Hugh Jackman wants to punch Russell Crowe as many times as possible during the filming of 'Les Miserables', and keeps asking to re-shoot their fight sequences. ... more

Take Shelter - Blu-ray Review

Feb 14, 2012, 16:07 GMT

Two of the actors from Boardwalk Empire take on this tale of either upcoming apocalypse or a mental apocalypse by a single character.  What we get is a masterfully acted suspense thriller about one man’s fears and how it affects his life and family.

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Henry Cavill's Great Wall?

Feb 10, 2012, 16:01 GMT

Henry Cavill is in talks to star in Chinese-set movie 'The Great Wall' in an as-yet-unknown role. ... more

Return – Movie Review

Feb 10, 2012, 15:18 GMT

Liza Johnson’s feature film debut tackles a tough subject and comes through with a passing grade. There will be more from her in the future.

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Take Shelter comes to DVD in February

Dec 19, 2011, 16:05 GMT

Take Shelter, which captured two top prizes at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and went on to receive glowing reviews from film critics, is scheduled to arrive on DVD February 14th from Sony Pictures Classics and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

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Jessica Chastain talks Take Shelter

Oct 2, 2011, 16:55 GMT

Jessica Chastain is one of the most in demand young actresses to emerge in Hollywood in years.  Theatrically trained and blessed with delicate porcelain beauty, Chastain came to mainstream notice as Brad Pitt’s wife in The Tree of Life for reclusive filmmaker Terrence Malick. 

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Trio of actors like 'Mud'

Sep 29, 2011, 18:27 GMT

Sam Shepard, Michael Shannon and Sarah Paulson have joined the cast of Jeff Nichols' drama 'Mud.' ... more

Take Shelter – Movie Review

Sep 29, 2011, 14:58 GMT

Michael Shannon is mesmerizing.  He has such depth as an actor that he nearly hypnotizes: he owns the screen.  His is a rare gift.  Shannon has never been less than fierce in a role.

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New trailer for Joseph Gordon-Levitt starring thriller 'Premium Rush'

Sep 16, 2011, 8:55 GMT

The new action and suspence filled movie trailer for Columbia Pictures 'Premium Rush' is now online. The David Koepp directed film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Shannon, Dania Ramirez and Jamie Chung.
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New trailer for inspirational true story 'Machine Gun Preacher'

Aug 19, 2011, 14:32 GMT

We have added the new trailer for Relativity Media & director Marc Forster's upcoming inspirational true story, 'Machine Gun Preacher.' The film stars Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Shannon and Madeline Carroll.
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New trailer for psychological drama 'Take Shelter'

May 23, 2011, 23:40 GMT

We have added the new atmospheric movie trailer for Sony Classic's powerful psychological drama 'Take Shelter.' The film starring Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain was a critical hit at both Sundance and Cannes film festivals.
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Antje Traue to be villainess in Superman

Apr 27, 2011, 19:25 GMT

German actress Antje Traue will play the villainess Faora in Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' Superman reboot 'Man of Steel', opposite Henry Cavill as Superman. ... more

Michael Shannon to be General Zod in 'Superman' reboot

Apr 11, 2011, 19:42 GMT

Michael Shannon will play the villain General Zod in Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' 'Superman: Man of Steel', opposite Henry Cavill as Superman. ... more

Boardwalk Empire finale a mixed bag, Van Alden's retirement halted by Lucy

Dec 6, 2010, 16:54 GMT

The finale of 'Boardwalk Empire' was long, drawn out and my least favorite of the entire season, which save for this bothersome chapter was outstanding on so many above (acting, directing) and below the line (crafts, wardrobe, hair, costumes, sets) levels.

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Margaret's Irish up, Jimmy's down, Nucky's odd man out on Boardwalk Empire, some thoughts

Nov 29, 2010, 4:35 GMT

The original Bernie Madoff, Charles Ponzi of Boston is referenced in tonight's outstanding episode of 'Boardwalk Empire.' Harry Prince (Michael Badalucco) Belle's sugar daddy is ruined by Ponzi, who suckered him for his entire net worth.  ... more

Al Capone's Bar Mitzvah, Van Alden's descent and Darmody's wrath on Boardwalk Empire

Nov 22, 2010, 4:27 GMT

This episode of HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire' was an enlightening for two characters, Margaret (Kelly Macdonald) and Al Capone (Stephen Graham), as Margaret was somewhat understanding of her situation but now fully realizes how Nucky (Steve Buscemi) positions people, herself included, as pawns in his political game. 

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Boardwalk Empire 'Home' is where the Horror is, some thoughts

Nov 1, 2010, 3:51 GMT

HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire' revisits the horror of war and abuse in tonight's episode.

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Boardwalk Empire previews, Chalky is tested, Oct. 31 on HBO

Oct 29, 2010, 5:28 GMT

Episode six of HBO's period drama 'Boardwalk Empire' was a study of the tenacity of Margaret Schroeder (Kelly Macdonald), the obsession Agent Nelson Van Alden (Michael Shannon) has for her and the mercurial nature of Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi), devoted to Margaret, but easily led astray by his little Nucky.

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Michael Shannon shines as Van Alden on Boardwalk Empire, some thoughts

Oct 4, 2010, 18:31 GMT

HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire' is working my happy nerves every which way to Sunday, the day that it airs.  ... more

'Preacher' cast set

Jun 23, 2010, 1:37 GMT

Michelle Monaghan, Madeline Carroll, Kathy Baker and Souleymane Sy Savane have joined the cast of Lionsgate’s 'Machine Gun Preacher.' ... more

Michael Shannon feels the 'Rush'

Jun 22, 2010, 2:16 GMT

Michael Shannon has booked the lead villain role in Columbia Pictures' 'Premium Rush.' ... more

The Runaways Movie Review

Mar 19, 2010, 20:33 GMT

This isn’t a movie about Joan Jett; it’s an homage to her bandmate, lead singer Cheri Curry.  ... more

TIFF Review - My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done?

Sep 15, 2009, 18:51 GMT

David Lynch produces Werner Herzog’s surreal morality tale starring the excellent Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road and Shotgun Stories) Chloe Sevigny, Willem Dafoe, Brad Dourif, Irma Hall, and Loretta Devine.  ... more