Scott Cooper
A small-town Oregon teacher and her brother, the local sheriff, become entwined with a young student harboring a dangerous secret with frightening consequences.
With average performances, a weak script, and a lack of sentiment regarding the treatment of Native Americans, Hostiles isn’t going to make audiences want westerns to come back anytime soon.
Hostiles follows an Army General in the post Civil War years tasked with escorting a Native American chief across hostile territory.
This is pt 4 of our Toronto International Film Festival coverage, in which we cover the new Scott Cooper film, new Del Toro, and more.
There is a right way and a wrong way to tell a gangster story. Some of the very best have utilized inventive camera techniques, are fueled by impressive acting talent, and are backed by an engaging, well-written screenplay. Black Mass attempts to be something great; yet, when thinking back to it, it’s likely only the acting that will be remembered.
Look into Johnny Depp’s eyes in this trailer for Black Mass and you see a man staring you down into the void. A black abyss contained deep in his eyes. Stare at them as he gives you one of the most chilling speeches spoken in one of the most threatening ways possible.