October 1, 2010
Total Recall: David Fincher's Filmography
He's given us aliens, serial killers, cerebral thrillers, shocking endings, and a glimpse of Brad Pitt as an old man -- and now, with The Social Network, David Fincher has helped turn the story of Facebook into one of the most eagerly awaited (and best-reviewed) films of 2010. With that kind of track record, folks will bend the rules for you once in awhile, and in that spirit, we've decided to dedicate this week's feature to Mr. Fincher's filmography, presented in chronological order. He may not have enough movies to his credit to round out a Top Ten, but many of the ones he has made are among the most compelling of the last 20 years. But don't take our word for it -- let's see what the critics have to say, Total Recall style!
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May 17, 2010
Disney and Fox Race 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
They spiked the McG-directed "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" project, but Disney hasn't given up on Jules Verne: The studio is in talks with David Fincher to direct a new take on the story. Meanwhile, Fox is prepping its own "20,000 Leagues" project, with Timur Bekmambetov in discussions to direct.
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March 31, 2010
David Fincher Gets a Dragon Tattoo
According to the Playlist's sources, David Fincher's next project won't be a Bobby Fischer biopic -- instead, he'll be helming the American version of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."
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March 15, 2010
Fincher Makes a Pawn Sacrifice
David Fincher already has "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" and a new "Heavy Metal" lined up, but there's still room on his plate for a Bobby Fischer biopic, to be titled "Pawn Sacrifice."
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July 20, 2009
Five Favourite Films with Duncan Jones
Duncan Jones has done the impossible -- tell a smart, engaging and entertaining sci-fi story on a modest budget. In Britain. As his debut feature film. No wonder everyone's talking about it and its tale of an astronaut (Sam Rockwell) manning a lunar base mining Helium-3. Scoring an impressive 90% on the Tomatometer - qualifying it for a Certified Fresh award we've still yet to send him, much to his chagrin -- critics have been going wild for its sheer ambition, not to mention Rockwell's outstanding lead performance and Jones' assured direction. "I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but it's something that Sam and I, obviously, wanted to make," he tells RT.
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May 11, 2009
RT Interview: Tilda Swinton on Julia
One of the most diverse and celebrated talents of her generation, the directors on Tilda Swinton's CV represent a veritable who's who of independent cinema and include David Fincher, Spike Jonze, Cameron Crowe, the Coen Brothers and Jim Jarmusch. Few who've seen Sally Potter's adaptation of Orlando, with Swinton in the title role, will forget the power of her performance, a power she brings to every role she tackles, from Constantine to Burn After Reading. Her supporting role in Michael Clayton earned her an Oscar, but her performance in Julia, out now on DVD, went largely unnoticed despite its impact on those who saw it. Out now on DVD, Swinton sits down with RT to talk about the film.
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March 15, 2009
First Look at Fincher's Goon
Want to get a look at the CG-animated adaptation of Eric Powell's "The Goon," produced by David Fincher? You're in luck: Ain't It Cool News has posted the first still from the in-development production.
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January 23, 2009
Paramount Buries Fincher's Torso
He might be the director of this year's Oscar sweetheart, but David Fincher still doesn't have enough mojo to get his long-gestating Eliot Ness project, "Torso," made at Paramount -- the studio has allowed its rights to lapse.
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January 8, 2009
DGA Announces '08 Nominees
The Directors Guild has finalized its nominees for this year's awards, placing Ron Howard, Danny Boyle, Gus Van Sant, David Fincher, and -- you guessed it -- Christopher Nolan on the short list.
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November 3, 2008
Fincher's Curious Look at Human Mortality
Aging and mortality have never exactly been Hollywood's most favorite subjects -- a state of affairs that David Fincher's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" may help change.
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October 27, 2008
Torso Tops Fincher's List
According to producer Bill Mechanic, David Fincher's next project will be an adaptation of Marc Andreyko and Brian Michael Bendis' graphic novel, "Torso."
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October 22, 2008
Gaiman and Avary Escape Fincher's Black Hole
Citing a difference in philosophy with new director David Fincher, screenwriters Neil Gaiman and Roger Avary have left the upcoming adaptation of Charles Burns' graphic novel "Black Hole."
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October 14, 2008
Fincher's Rendezvous Canceled?
Anyone who's been holding out hope that David Fincher would eventually get around to making his long-discussed adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke's "Rendezvous with Rama" should probably find something else to look forward to -- Fincher himself recently told FirstShowing that "it looks like it's not going to happen."
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September 29, 2008
Trailer Bulletin: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The movie itself has been dogged by rumors of behind-the-scenes turmoil, but the first trailer for David Fincher's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" impressed a lot of viewers -- and now there's another one for you to feast your eyes on.
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September 5, 2008
Fincher's Heavy Metal Lines Up Directors
Now that David Fincher's "Heavy Metal" is back on track at Sony, directors are once more lining up to helm portions of the anthology -- including Zack Snyder, Guillermo del Toro, and Gore Verbinski.
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September 5, 2008
Matt Damon Getting a New Torso?
Matt Damon has apparently been cast as Eliot Ness in "Torso," David Fincher's upcoming project about a series of murders that took place in Cleveland.
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July 10, 2008
Fincher's Heavy Metal Seeks New Home
Just weeks after it was announced, David Fincher's Heavy Metal has been dropped by Paramount due to studio nervousness about the film being "too risque for mainstream audiences."
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July 3, 2008
For Fincher, The Goon Is Good Enough
The Goon, the Dark Horse comic about "the adventures of a muscle-bound brawler who claims to be the primary enforcer for a feared mobster," is being turned into a CG-animated feature, with David Fincher on board to produce and creator Eric Powell writing the script.
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March 17, 2008
David Fincher Making Heavy Metal
1981's Heavy Metal is a cult classic. Its 2000 sequel? Not so much -- but that isn't keeping Paramount and David Fincher from planning a third film based on the sci-fi/fantasy magazine.
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March 19, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: "300" Reigns Again as Box Office King
Three new competitors were no match this weekend for the mighty action epic "300," which easily defended its box office crown to rule North American theaters for a second straight time. Sandra Bullock reached a new career high with the thriller "Premonition," which debuted in third place while the horror film "Dead Silence" and the Chris Rock comedy "I Think I Love My Wife" opened in the top five with mixed results. "300" grossed as much as all three new releases combined.
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March 5, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Audiences Ride with Wild Hogs at #1
Moviegoers rallied behind the star-driven comedy "Wild Hogs," which raced to number one at the North American box office, zooming past all expectations from Disney. Meanwhile, Viacom saw less-than-stellar debuts from its serial killer drama "Zodiac" from Paramount Pictures and the southern fried saga "Black Snake Moan" from arthouse unit Paramount Vantage. Overall, the box office remained healthy and surged well ahead of last year's performance.
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November 17, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: David Fincher's "Zodiac"
Doesn't it stink when one of your favorite directors makes only two or three flicks per decade? Sometimes the good ones move really slow, but hey, David Fincher's "Zodiac" is finally getting ready to be released ... I think. Either way, there's a brand-new trailer that's worth checking out.
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November 1, 2006
Is Someone Making a "Seven" Prequel?
Now here's some odd and potentially distressing news: Word is that someone in Hollywood may very well be mounting a prequel to the awesome David Fincher flick "Seven," which is sometimes called "Se7en," but I refuse to do it that way. Sorry.
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July 28, 2006
Brad Pitt & David Fincher to Reunite on "Benjamin Button"
This seems to be one of those on again/off again projects that simply refuses to die, but now comes some good news! Superstar Brad Pitt will reunite with his "Seven" and "Fight Club" buddy David Fincher to adapt F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" for the big screen. And Cate Blanchett is on board too!
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June 13, 2006
Fincher's "Zodiac" Says "Delayed Till January"
I look forward to a new David Fincher movie like little children look forward to Christmas morning, so this recent report out of JoBlo's has me just a little disappointed. Seems that Fincher's "Zodiac," which stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr., and Mark Ruffalo, has been bumped back to early 2007.
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April 19, 2006
Marshall Talks Indy, Bourne, Button and Jurassic
Empire Online had a chat with veteran producer Frank Marshall, and the longtime Spielberg collaborator dropped a few tidbits on titles like "Eight Below," "Benjamin Button," "Bourne 3," "Indy 4," and "Jurassic Park 4."
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April 10, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: The Zodiac
Not to be confused with the upcoming and similarly themed David Fincher flick Zodiac, ThinkFilm's The Zodiac is a new fact-based crime thriller starring Justin Chambers, Philip Baker Hall, Rory Culkin, and Robin Tunney. Check out the trailer right here.
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January 12, 2006
Fincher Signs Up for "Torso" Tale
According to Variety, fan favorite David Fincher is about to sign on to direct "Torso" for Paramount, a project based on the graphic novel by Brian Michael Bendis & Marc Andreyko. The genre-centric Ehren Kruger will be penning the adaptation.
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July 5, 2005
Fincher Signs on for Double Duty at Paramount & WB
Movie fan favorite David Fincher ("Fight Club," "Seven") has signed with Paramount to (finally) direct a pair of oft-discussed projects, says Variety. First up for the celebrated filmmaker is "Zodiac," which is based on a pair of true crime books about a serial killer who stalked San Francisco in the late 1960's.
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April 28, 2005
Oliver Stone to Introduce a New "Night Watchman"
The Hollywood Reporter brings news of filmmaker Oliver Stone's next project, which is the long-discussed, frequently delayed "Night Watchman." Based on an earlier screenplay by James Ellroy ("Dark Blue," "L.A. Confidential"), the story is about "a disgraced police officer who sets out to rid the police force of corruption."
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April 19, 2005
Fincher Looks to the "Zodiac"
Variety brings news of filmmaker David Fincher ("Fight Club," "Se7en") and his next movie project. The well-admired director will helm "Zodiac," which is a Paramount / WB co-production based on the non-fiction novels by Robert Graysmith. The movie is based on an actual killer who "terrorized the San Francisco area from 1966-78, committing at least 37 murders and documenting his exploits in taunting letters sent to the (San Francisco) Chronicle."
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