A Day in the Life of America Review A Day in the Life of America (2019) Film Review from the 18th Annual Tribeca Film Festival, a movie directed by Jared Leto. A Day in the Life of America is, first, a really interesting concept for a documentary. On July 4, 2018, film [...]
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- 5/7/2019
- by Leah Singerman
- Film-Book
Actor Jared Leto‘s directorial debut, playing the Tribeca Film Festival, is spun from constructive intentions, but I had a hard time buying into its purported positivity. Leto posited that he hoped this documentary, A Day in the Life of America, would be seen as a time capsule years later. I suspect that decades later–hopefully when […]
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- 5/6/2019
- by Caroline Cao
- Slash Film
Jared Leto may not be done with playing the Joker. The Oscar winner says he’s open to revisiting the deranged supervillain he played in “Suicide Squad.”
“I would definitely play the Joker again,” Leto says. “It all depends on the script and the circumstances as it always does.”
But maybe he already has. Asked if the rumors are true that he makes an appearance as the Joker in the upcoming Harley Quinn stand-alone movie “Birds of Prey,” Leto said, “I don’t think so. You’d have to ask them.”
But then he added, “Well, we’ll see.”
Leto says he hasn’t watched the trailer for “Joker,” director Todd Phillips’ upcoming psychological thriller with Joaquin Phoenix in the starring role, but says the more superhero movies, the better. Pointing to “Avengers: Endgame’s” opening weekend, Leto said, “I mean, five or 10 years ago, I don’t know if...
“I would definitely play the Joker again,” Leto says. “It all depends on the script and the circumstances as it always does.”
But maybe he already has. Asked if the rumors are true that he makes an appearance as the Joker in the upcoming Harley Quinn stand-alone movie “Birds of Prey,” Leto said, “I don’t think so. You’d have to ask them.”
But then he added, “Well, we’ll see.”
Leto says he hasn’t watched the trailer for “Joker,” director Todd Phillips’ upcoming psychological thriller with Joaquin Phoenix in the starring role, but says the more superhero movies, the better. Pointing to “Avengers: Endgame’s” opening weekend, Leto said, “I mean, five or 10 years ago, I don’t know if...
- 5/2/2019
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Jared Leto wants Americans to hold a mirror up to themselves.
“We made this crazy portrait of the United States in what I think is a really important time to take a look at ourselves,” the Oscar winner says.
That crazy portrait is “A Day in the Life of America,” a new documentary that Leto directed featuring footage of people around the country shot over the course of just one day — July 4th.
“We sent 92 crews all over the country,” Leto explains. “Had people in every single state, Puerto Rico and Washington D.C. and we turned the cameras on ourselves. We plotted and planned for weeks and weeks. We knew there were certain things that we wanted to capture and then there were certain things that we hoped to capture and then others things that we didn’t know we would capture. We were blown away. You see the beauty of this country,...
“We made this crazy portrait of the United States in what I think is a really important time to take a look at ourselves,” the Oscar winner says.
That crazy portrait is “A Day in the Life of America,” a new documentary that Leto directed featuring footage of people around the country shot over the course of just one day — July 4th.
“We sent 92 crews all over the country,” Leto explains. “Had people in every single state, Puerto Rico and Washington D.C. and we turned the cameras on ourselves. We plotted and planned for weeks and weeks. We knew there were certain things that we wanted to capture and then there were certain things that we hoped to capture and then others things that we didn’t know we would capture. We were blown away. You see the beauty of this country,...
- 5/2/2019
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
When Jared Leto was young, he was fascinated by the National Geographic book series A Day in the Life of America, for which photographers would capture subjects across the country over the course of one day. After determining that the concept could produce a good documentary, Leto premiered that film, his directorial debut A Day in the Life of America, at the Tribeca International Film Festival on Saturday afternoon.
“It just stuck with me all these years, and I just thought it’s an important time to turn the camera on ourselves and to take a good look at who we ...
“It just stuck with me all these years, and I just thought it’s an important time to turn the camera on ourselves and to take a good look at who we ...
- 4/27/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When Jared Leto was young, he was fascinated by the National Geographic book series A Day in the Life of America, for which photographers would capture subjects across the country over the course of one day. After determining that the concept could produce a good documentary, Leto premiered that film, his directorial debut A Day in the Life of America, at the Tribeca International Film Festival on Saturday afternoon.
“It just stuck with me all these years, and I just thought it’s an important time to turn the camera on ourselves and to take a good look at who we ...
“It just stuck with me all these years, and I just thought it’s an important time to turn the camera on ourselves and to take a good look at who we ...
- 4/27/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Exclusive: With his latest directorial effort, A Day in the Life of America, Jared Leto had two objectives in mind—to be honest, and to do “brave work.” To those familiar with Leto’s work before the camera, this should make sense. Winning his first Oscar five years ago for his transformative turn in Dallas Buyers Club, as a trans woman dying of HIV, Leto has brought raw, daring authenticity to a range of bold films, from Fight Clubto Requiem for a Dream,and Blade Runner 2049. Further pushing his artistic limits, he’s toured with his rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, while quietly building a career as a documentarian.
Premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, Leto’s documentary is consistent with his previous works, in its willingness to take big swings. Shot on the 4th of July, the pic explores every corner of the United States,...
Premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, Leto’s documentary is consistent with his previous works, in its willingness to take big swings. Shot on the 4th of July, the pic explores every corner of the United States,...
- 4/25/2019
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Interscope record label’s interest in film/music crossover isn’t exactly a secret: With hit companion albums for “A Star Is Born,” “Black Panther” and “La La Land,” they’ve seemed to own the soundtrack space at times in recent years. And the company hasn’t completely made a secret of its desire to move into film production. But with three films premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival this weekend, they’re ready to go on record as officially being in the movie business with the launch of Interscope Films.
Or re-launch, in a manner of thinking. If “Interscope Films” rings a bell of any kind, it may be because you know your history. Before there was a music company by that name, Ted Fields started Interscope Communications (aka Interscope Pictures) in 1982, before it morphed into the music behemoth we know today in 1990 and the filmmaking component eventually dropped away.
Or re-launch, in a manner of thinking. If “Interscope Films” rings a bell of any kind, it may be because you know your history. Before there was a music company by that name, Ted Fields started Interscope Communications (aka Interscope Pictures) in 1982, before it morphed into the music behemoth we know today in 1990 and the filmmaking component eventually dropped away.
- 4/25/2019
- by Chris Willman and Shirley Halperin
- Variety Film + TV
The 18th Tribeca Film Festival begins tonight at Harlem’s storied Apollo Theater, eight miles uptown from the fest’s post-9/11 birthplace.
Opening-night title The Apollo, an HBO documentary about the fabled mainstay of 125th Street, helped dictate the choice of venue, which is hosting its first Tribeca event. But there is also something apt about the festival simultaneously celebrating a proscenium theater built in 1913 at the same time it showcases virtual reality, embraces television and leans into inclusiveness across the board. A Critics Week sidebar is a new, Cannes-like addition to the offerings, but at the same time the hand-wringing on the Croisette over what to do with titles from Netflix seems all but irrelevant at this restlessly polyglot affair.
“No question we’re ambitious, but look at how the industry is changing,” co-founder Jane Rosenthal told Deadline. “Netflix just had a black-and-white, Spanish-language film up for multiple Oscars.
Opening-night title The Apollo, an HBO documentary about the fabled mainstay of 125th Street, helped dictate the choice of venue, which is hosting its first Tribeca event. But there is also something apt about the festival simultaneously celebrating a proscenium theater built in 1913 at the same time it showcases virtual reality, embraces television and leans into inclusiveness across the board. A Critics Week sidebar is a new, Cannes-like addition to the offerings, but at the same time the hand-wringing on the Croisette over what to do with titles from Netflix seems all but irrelevant at this restlessly polyglot affair.
“No question we’re ambitious, but look at how the industry is changing,” co-founder Jane Rosenthal told Deadline. “Netflix just had a black-and-white, Spanish-language film up for multiple Oscars.
- 4/24/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
The Tribeca Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday with a slate of movies from up-and-coming filmmakers and established directors that tackle hot-button issues such as gun violence, homophobia, and gender discrimination.
The annual celebration of film was originally founded by Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal to encourage people to return to a corner of Manhattan that was still reeling from the 9/11 attacks. Well, downtown is largely rebuilt, but the festival is still going strong, with a particular emphasis on inclusion and representation. Of the more than 100 features that will debut at this edition of Tribeca, 40% are directed by women, 29% by people of color and 13% by Lgbtq filmmakers.
Now in its 18th year, Tribeca has grown to encompass television series, shorts, gaming, and virtual reality. But it’s the indie movies that provide the biggest sizzle. Here’s a look at nine acquisition titles that could have buyers circling.
The annual celebration of film was originally founded by Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal to encourage people to return to a corner of Manhattan that was still reeling from the 9/11 attacks. Well, downtown is largely rebuilt, but the festival is still going strong, with a particular emphasis on inclusion and representation. Of the more than 100 features that will debut at this edition of Tribeca, 40% are directed by women, 29% by people of color and 13% by Lgbtq filmmakers.
Now in its 18th year, Tribeca has grown to encompass television series, shorts, gaming, and virtual reality. But it’s the indie movies that provide the biggest sizzle. Here’s a look at nine acquisition titles that could have buyers circling.
- 4/24/2019
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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