• /Film Interview: 'A Field In England' Director Ben Wheatley

    I think Ben Wheatley, together with partner/writer/editor Amy Jump, is one of the most interesting directors working now. He makes genre films that are, thanks to Jump's scripts, very sharp and perceptive, but also very weird, and not at all afraid to push audiences out of their comfort zones. A Field in England is emblematic…

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  • Tom Hiddleston To Star For Ben Wheatley In 'High Rise'

    The J.G. Ballard novel High Rise, about an apartment building in which occupants are cut off from exterior society and divide into their own class structures, has been a dream project for decades for producer Jeremy Thomas. He's finally getting the film made later this year, with Ben Wheatley (Kill List, A Field in England, Doctor…

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  • Ben Wheatley To Direct J.G. Ballard Adaptation 'High Rise'

    There's another Elysium movie moving forward, and Ben Wheatley (Kill List, Sightseers, A Field in England) is going to make it. But this isn't related to Neill Blomkamp's recent film. No, this one is part of the story High Rise, by novelist J. G. Ballard. This Elysium is a futuristic apartment block in which all…

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  • The Alamo Drafthouse Picks The Top 10 Films Of 2012

    The Alamo Drafthouse brand is beloved among moviegoers for their plush theaters, but it's revered for their impeccable taste in movies. Whether programming a film festival or picking up indies for distribution, they've demonstrated an eye for films that aren't just good, but unique. With 2012 on its way out, the company has just released its list…

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