Mad Max: Fury Road

In this third sequel to George Miller’s classic ‘Max Max’—the first in almost 30 years—Tom Hardy assumes the title role of Max Rockatansky from Mel Gibson, and attempts to help a group of women (led by Charlize Theron) as they escape from an evil warlord. Chaos and crazy car chases ensue. Miller has been trying to mount ‘Fury Road’ for decades; he finally shot the film, which he describes as “a Western on wheels,” in the summer of 2012 in the deserts of Namibia.

  • Release Date: May 15, 2015
  • Director: George Miller
  • Written By: George Miller, Brendan McCarthy, Nick Lathouris

 

  • Cast: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Zoë Kravitz, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Riley Keough
‘Mad Max’ and ‘Ex Machina’ Get Producers Guild Noms, ‘Carol’ Snubbed
‘Mad Max’ and ‘Ex Machina’ Get Producers Guild Noms, ‘Carol’ Snubbed
‘Mad Max’ and ‘Ex Machina’ Get Producers Guild Noms, ‘Carol’ Snubbed
For the first time in many years, people don’t know what to make of this year’s Oscar contenders. Usually there are one or two top frontrunners gunning for Best Picture while everyone else just struggles for recognition. This year, there are multiple legitimate candidates with the frontrunner changing seemingly every week...
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Most Pirated Films of 2015 Feature Zero Surprises
Here’s a top 10 list that’s not so fun: 2015 saw a huge surge in film piracy, as the most pirated film of the year had 55 percent more downloads than 2014's more pirated film. This year’s most frequently illegally downloaded titles offer few — if any — surprises, and include the biggest blockbuster films of the year, like Furious 7 and Jurassic World, as well as a few of last year’s most popular studio offerings.
‘Fury Road’ Is the Best Film of 2015, According to Tarantino
‘Fury Road’ Is the Best Film of 2015, According to Tarantino
‘Fury Road’ Is the Best Film of 2015, According to Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino’s tastes are…how should we say…a bit singular. In recent years, the director has declared under-seen indie Afternoon Delight, Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris and Toy Story 3 as number one on his top 10 lists in their respective years, and though he admits he doesn’t have time to see a lot of new releases, his preferences are often very interesting. This year, Tarantino has gone with a more conventional pick for his favorite film, and it’s one that many of you (and many critics associations) agree with.
Who’s the Oscars Frontrunner? Where the Oscar Race Stands Now
Who’s the Oscars Frontrunner? Where the Oscar Race Stands Now
Who’s the Oscars Frontrunner? Where the Oscar Race Stands Now
By this time of year we usually know who our Oscars frontrunners are. Last year it was Birdman v. Boyhood, and before that 12 Years a Slave and Gravity made the tops of award pundits’ ballots. This year’s race is turning out to be the most unpredictable in years. Earlier this fall Tom McCarthy’s Spotlight slid into the frontrunner spot when it debuted at the Toronto Film Festival. But it’s looking like the praise has reached a plateau now that the Oscar spotlight is beginning to point in other directions. On one hand, it’s a great thing since 2015 has given us such a variety of great filmmaking that slapping labels on films before voting begins is becoming harder and harder. On the other, it makes this race anyone’s best guess.
The Best Movies of 2015
The Best Movies of 2015
The Best Movies of 2015
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’Mad Max: Fury Road’ May Return to Theaters in Black and White
’Mad Max: Fury Road’ May Return to Theaters in Black and White
’Mad Max: Fury Road’ May Return to Theaters in Black and White
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‘Star Wars’ and ‘Furious 7’ Top Facebook’s List of 2015’s Most Popular Movies
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‘Star Wars,‘ ‘Fury Road,’ More on 2016 Oscar VFX Shortlist
Major blockbusters typically don’t get much love at the Oscars — superhero films and major, geeky sci-fi and action properties rarely (if ever) get Best Picture or acting nods, but the Academy does tend to recognize their technical achievements, often including them in the Best Visual Effects category. This year’s shortlist for that particular award is filled with Marvel movies, dinosaurs, and a certain Star Wars film most of us haven’t even seen yet.

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