In the midst of all this brain-boggling evolution, the fact that “ Uncut Gems,” a critically acclaimed independent feature by the Safdie brothers, starring Adam Sandler as a sleazy, flyweight hustler-spieler-chiseler-gambler who works in New York’s Diamond District (but spends most of his time hiding out in the chintzy casino of his mind), has succeeded in making $20 million at the box office may not seem like that big a deal. ![]() Movies and television increasingly flow into each other, and the streaming revolution is only just starting to wash away old categories. A couple of years ago, Netflix was an interloper now it’s poised to dominate the Academy Awards. ![]() For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.The film business is now caught in such a swirling hurricane of change that few pretend to know which way is up. The 35 Best Movie Scores of the 21st Century New Movies: Release Calendar for April 29, Plus Where to Watch the Latest Films Nightmare Film Shoots: 28 of the Most Grueling Films Ever Made ![]() Paul Dano, Carey Mulligan, and Isabella Rossellini also star.īenny Safdie appeared in Oscar-nominated “Licorice Pizza” and has a role in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” The Safdie Brothers’ last directorial project was video short “Oneohtrix Point Never: Lost But Never Alone,” released in 2020. Sandler also leads “Spaceman” based on the true story of Jakub Procházka, an orphan raised in the Czech countryside by his grandparents who overcomes the odds to become the country’s first astronaut. Since starring in “Uncut Gems,” Sandler starred in Netflix’s “Hubie Halloween” and is currently in post-production on “Murder Mystery 2” with Jennifer Aniston. IndieWire’s Eric Kohn hinted at the news in his essay “ Why Hollywood Can’t Connect Movie Stars with the Filmmakers They Deserve.” The six-minute short, titled “Goldman v Silverman,” stars Sandler and Benny Safdie as New York City street performers who get into an altercation while trying to impress tourists in Times Square. Sandler and the Safdie Brothers collaborated on a surprise short film that premiered on Vimeo in 2020. They were like, ‘I just like ‘Gems,’ man.’ They just were so deep in it.” But the funniest thing is when I would say to the Safdies, ‘Your future is so bright,’ they didn’t want to talk about that. I mean, they’re incredible filmmakers… Of course, I would die to work with them again, because it’s a brand new feeling. “We talk about it constantly, man,” Sandler formerly told EW. Sandler won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead with “Gems,” and previously shared that he “would die to work with again.” The Safdie Brothers won Best Director at the New York Film Critics Circle and Best Screenplay at the National Board of Review for “Uncut Gems.” But I don’t want them to ever say, ‘What the hell did you tell him that for?’ So I’ll just let them talk. I don’t know what I can tell you, but it’s gonna be very exciting. ![]() They’re always working, always writing, always thinking. “They’re working hard on it,” Sandler said. The 15 Best Thrillers Streaming on NetflixĪdam Sandler: Netflix Removed China Plot from New Film Because It Doesn't Do Business There Sandler told Entertainment Weekly that he is “going to do another movie with the Safdie brothers,” but did not divulge any specific details about the upcoming project. So much for Sandler’s threats about a “Grown Ups 3” following his Oscar snub for his “Gems” role. This is how they win: Josh and Benny Safdie are officially reuniting with “ Uncut Gems” star Adam Sandler for another film together.
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