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Tony Gilroy Inspires Montclair with ‘Bourne,’ ‘Star Wars’ and his Advice for Future Writers
The Film Institute at Montclair State was thrilled to host Academy Award-nominated writer and director Tony Gilroy on Monday night, Oct.15. The School of Communication and Media Presentation Hall was packed with Montclair State students anticipating the discussion between Gilroy and Susan Skoog, the head of The Film Institute at Montclair State. “Tony Gilroy is my idol,” Susan Skoog admitted when discussing the impact of the event. “I’m so thrilled to have him at [Montcla...
Screenwriter Tony Gilroy from ‘Rogue One’ and ‘The Bourne Identity’ to Come to Montclair State
What do George Clooney, Charlize Theron, Riz Ahmed and Edward Norton have in common? They have all worked on films written by Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and director Tony Gilroy. Reel Montclair: Dialogue with the Screenwriter Gilroy will take place on Monday, Oct. 15, at the School of Communication and Media Presentation Hall room 1040. The event, an informal conversation with Gilroy, will take place from 7:30 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. Admission is completely free and everyone is welc...
‘A Star is Born’ is Destined to be a Big Award Contender
The latest version of “A Star is Born” is the third remake of the 1937 film recounting the classic tale of a rise to fame. The film showcases an incredible leading pair with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, who equally shine as two musicians whose careers drastically change for better and worse. “A Star is Born” is directed by Bradley Cooper, who also stars as the famous musician Jackson Marine. After stumbling upon a local bar, he witnesses an amazing performance by an unkn...
‘Searching’ is Well-crafted and Entertaining
Told entirely through computer and phone screens along with various news reports, “Searching” is a very unique thriller with relatable characters and plenty of twists and turns that leave audiences entertained the whole way through. “Searching” is the latest online thriller starring John Cho as David Kim, a father investigating the disappearance of his 16-year-old child, Margot (Michelle La), after an extended study session that lasts the entire night at a friend’s ...
Damien Leone’s ‘Terrifier’ Puts Montclair Students on the Edge of Their Seats
The Film Institute at Montclair State University presented the third installment of the Friday Night Frights series, hosted by former Editor-In-Chief of Fangoria Magazine Ken W. Hanley. Hanley introduced the screening and lead a Q&A session with director Damien Leone and two cast members of the new horror film, “Terrifier” presented by Dread Central and Epic Pictures. The film centers on a sinister killer clown named Art. On Halloween night, Art sets out to terrorize two young gi...
‘After Hours’ Screenwriter Joe Minion Joins Film Institute During Third Week of Sundays with Scorsese Series
This Sunday, the Film Institute at Montclair State University continued their Sundays with Scorsese event that features a four-part screening and discussion panel at the School of Communication and Media. Film critic and host Stephen Whitty presented “After Hours” (1985) with special guest Joe Minion, the screenwriter of the film. Griffin Dunne stars as Paul Hackett, a word processor who travels to Manhattan’s Soho District where he meets the very attractive yet disturbing Marc...
‘The Cloverfield Paradox’ Revolutionizes the Way Movies are Advertised and Distributed
The surprise sci-fi horror flick “The Cloverfield Paradox” shocked audiences with its sudden release but failed to provide any well-constructed payoff to all that it sets up. “The Cloverfield Paradox” is the third entry in the mysterious science fiction horror franchise that was kept secret from the public until hours before its release. In an era when film marketing reveals too much about the final product, “The Cloverfield Paradox” takes a big risk in...
