Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Awards Consideration Promo of the Day:
Now that Deadpool is getting so many awards nominations, the Oscars might be next. So here’s a promo for consideration:
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Reimagined Movie of the Day:
Guillermo del Toro is no longer attached to direct Justice League Dark, but Sam Ibrahim made a trailer for what it could’ve looked like:
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Reworked Movie of the Day:
Every other movie gets a Lego-fied version, so here’s a poster for one for Manchester by the Sea from a new episode of Billy on the Street:
If ur excited about Lego Batman you’ll love Lego Manchester By the Sea! Brought to you by #BillyOnTheStreet. pic.twitter.com/5VIB1CLcDl
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 12, 2017
Tribute Tweet of the Day:
Linda Blair paid her respects to The Exorcist author William Peter Blatty, who died yesterday:
RIP my dear friend Bill Blatty! The rare rainbow over LBWF dog rescue this morning carries your love & spirit pic.twitter.com/20lyADSfJJ
— Linda Blair (@RealLindaBlair) January 13, 2017
Character Posters of the Day:
If you’re one of the people who made Hidden Figures a hit last weekend, you’ll want these beautiful paintings of Janelle Monae, Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Henson by Stella Blu for the film:
Had the pleasure of doing these hand painted watercolor portraits for one of the most amazing movies I’ve seen recently @HiddenFigures ?? pic.twitter.com/PP6mFmi9Zt
— Stella Blu ?????? (@MsStellaBlu) January 13, 2017
Vintage Image of the Day:
Orlando Bloom, who turns 40 today, recently shared this and a bunch more behind the scenes photos from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, which just turned 15 (via Orlando Bloom’s Facebook page):
Filmmakers in Focus:
With The Young Pope beginning this week, here’s a video showcasing the cinematography of Luca Bigazzi in the films of Paolo Sorrentino:
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VFX Reel of the Day:
You won’t believe how much of The Shallows was done with perfect CG while watching this effects breakdown (via /Film):
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Video Essay of the Day:
For One Perfect Shot, H. Perry Horton looks at framing and reflection in Lost in Translation (via Film School Rejects):
Classic Trailer of the Day:
Today is the 15th anniversary of the Sundance premiere of One Hour Photo starring Robin Williams. Watch the original trailer for the classic indie thriller below.