Gareth Evans

‘Apostle’ Review: Dan Stevens Leads a Familiar Cult Thriller
‘Apostle’ Review: Dan Stevens Leads a Familiar Cult Thriller
‘Apostle’ Review: Dan Stevens Leads a Familiar Cult Thriller
Gareth Evans captivated audiences in 2011 with The Raid, a pulse-pounding action-thriller that showcased his fascination with Indonesian martial arts as well as an exceptional knack for editing and fight choreography. For his fifth feature, Apostle, the Welsh filmmaker ditches many of the elements with which his name has become synonymous in favor of a grim fable about a religious cult in the early 20th century. It’s solid enough, though you’d probably never suspect Evans directed it if his name wasn’t in the credits.
‘The Raid’ Director in Talks for DC’s ‘Deathstroke’ Movie
‘The Raid’ Director in Talks for DC’s ‘Deathstroke’ Movie
‘The Raid’ Director in Talks for DC’s ‘Deathstroke’ Movie
Ever since Matt Reeves took over directing duties for Ben Affleck on The Batman, fans have been wondering what would happen to Deathstroke’s role in the film. Joe Manganiello was set to play the DC Comics character in the solo Batman project, but that was before Reeves came aboard and scrapped the script Affleck wrote with DC’s Geoff Johns. It seems like Deathstroke’s part in the superhero universe isn’t dead after all.
Watch a 5-Minute Samurai Film from Gareth Evans
Watch a 5-Minute Samurai Film from Gareth Evans
Watch a 5-Minute Samurai Film from Gareth Evans
There’s something oddly charming about small-scale, off-the-cuff vanity projects from major filmmakers. Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing didn’t radically reimagine the Bard’s original text, but the context of production lent the film an immediately likable vibe. As legend goes, Whedon was having some of his closest chums/collaborators over for cocktails at his Los Angeles mansion when they decided it would be boozy fun to rattle off a little Shakespeare. They had such a good time, Whedon figured it could be cool to shoot it all and keep costs low by staging it around his house. The resulting product is a breezy but minor project with a healthy sense of spontaneity that shows off the filmmaker’s resourcefulness with a budget of practically zero.
Why Does No One Want to Direct Channing Tatum’s ‘Gambit’?
Why Does No One Want to Direct Channing Tatum’s ‘Gambit’?
Why Does No One Want to Direct Channing Tatum’s ‘Gambit’?
ScreenCrush’s Comic Strip is a weekly roundup of the hottest superhero movie/TV news items. From Marvel to DC and points in between, if it pertains to costumed comic book heroes, we’re covering it here, bringing you our expert analysis. This week, Channing Tatum can’t find a director for Gambit, Frank Grillo wraps on Captain America: Civil War, and something strange shows up on the Suicide Squad set.
John Williams Won’t Score ‘Rogue One’ or ‘Bridge of Spies’
John Williams Won’t Score ‘Rogue One’ or ‘Bridge of Spies’
John Williams Won’t Score ‘Rogue One’ or ‘Bridge of Spies’
John Williams has composed the score for every single live-action Star Wars movie to date (and every Star Wars film period, except the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars that came out in 2008.) That will change with Star Wars: Rogue One, Disney’s first standalone spinoff from director Gareth Evans. Making Star Wars spotted a recent interview from Evans’ composer, Alexandre Desplat, claiming that he’ll be the one scoring the film, which stars Felicity Jones.
‘The Raid 2′ Details Emerge: When Does It Take Place?
‘The Raid 2′ Details Emerge: When Does It Take Place?
‘The Raid 2′ Details Emerge: When Does It Take Place?
'The Raid: Redemption' was one of the nicest surprises of 2012; a tour de force by director Gareth Evans that makes most Hollywood action films look like kid stuff. It was quickly announced that a sequel would be forthcoming to continue the adventure of SWAT team badass Rama (Iko Uwais), and today we've got some small but interesting details from the director himself regarding what we can expect.
‘V/H/S 2′ Loads Up On New Talent with Directors of ‘The Raid’ and ‘The Blair Witch Project’
‘V/H/S 2′ Loads Up On New Talent with Directors of ‘The Raid’ and ‘The Blair Witch Project’
‘V/H/S 2′ Loads Up On New Talent with Directors of ‘The Raid’ and ‘The Blair Witch Project’
The horror anthology 'V/H/S' may not have been a huge box office success, but the festival favorite has certainly earned enough of a following for a second go-round with some fresh talent, including directors Gareth Evans ('The Raid') and Eduardo Sanchez ('The Blair Witch Project').