When talking about vintage Canadian horror, people naturally bring up the likes of Black Christmas, Prom Night and My Bloody Valentine. These movies were all part of the Great White North’s (in)famous “tax shelter” era, and many of them are now deemed cult classics. But mention Ghostkeeper and chances of recognition are slim to none. James Makichuk’s debut isn’t the kind of movie someone typically goes out of their way to watch, much less track down. And despite it being sold as a slasher, Ghostkeeper strays far off the well beaten path formed by its contemporaries. In place of the standard masked killer with a predilection for young victims is a threat that can barely be considered human.
Shot in Banff National Park in late 1980, Ghostkeeper mainly occurs at a single location. The normally picturesque Deer Lodge is transformed into a harsh hideaway where signs of life are hard to find,...
Shot in Banff National Park in late 1980, Ghostkeeper mainly occurs at a single location. The normally picturesque Deer Lodge is transformed into a harsh hideaway where signs of life are hard to find,...
- 12/16/2022
- by Paul Lê
- bloody-disgusting.com
Shirley MacLaine is at the top of her game in “The Last Word” as Harriet Lauler, an 81-year-old curmudgeon with exacting standards who is determined to control every facet of her life until the day she checks out. She enlists the help of obituary writer Anne Sherman (Amanda Seyfried) to improve on her imperfect legacy. […]
The post Shirley Maclaine Interview, The Last Word appeared first on MoviesOnline.
The post Shirley Maclaine Interview, The Last Word appeared first on MoviesOnline.
- 3/23/2017
- by Sheila Roberts
- MoviesOnline.ca
Harriet Lauler is not a nice women. Taught to be pushy and proud in her days leading an advertising agency in a small California town that still has a daily paper, like much of the town — which also includes a hip indie radio station — she is a dying breed. Beat by beat, though, Lauler (played by the stellar Shirley MacLaine) “evolves” in Mark Pellington’s predictable dramedy The Last Word. Cinematic comfort food comes to mind, and rest assured, mom and grandma will probably have a nice time.
The story features a bit of darkness as Lauler, an intentional women whose gardener and stylist aren’t doing things to her liking (she’s proud enough to rip the clippers out of both of their hands), decides to control her death. No such luck as she overdoses, only to find the obituary of an old nemesis covered in red wine. This...
The story features a bit of darkness as Lauler, an intentional women whose gardener and stylist aren’t doing things to her liking (she’s proud enough to rip the clippers out of both of their hands), decides to control her death. No such luck as she overdoses, only to find the obituary of an old nemesis covered in red wine. This...
- 3/11/2017
- by John Fink
- The Film Stage
(l-r) Amanda Seyfried stars as Anne Sherman, Shirley MacLaine as Harriet Lauler, and Ann Jewel Lee as Brenda, in The Last Word. Photo by Beth Dubber. Courtesy of Bleeker Street ©
In The Last Word, Shirley MacLaine stars as Harriet Lauler, a successful, wealthy but not beloved retired businesswoman, who decides to write her own obituary prior to her death. To craft the perfect obit, she hires a young writer at the local newspaper, played by Amanda Seyfried, mostly for her skill in making unpleasant people sound admirable.
Shirley MacLaine plays the kind of flinty character she has played so often and so well since Terms Of Endearment. The film looks like a showcase for the iconic star and indeed MacLaine is the best thing in this unremarkable if well-meaning film. The film credits open with a montage of photos, apparently from childhood to present of the star, which suggests a...
In The Last Word, Shirley MacLaine stars as Harriet Lauler, a successful, wealthy but not beloved retired businesswoman, who decides to write her own obituary prior to her death. To craft the perfect obit, she hires a young writer at the local newspaper, played by Amanda Seyfried, mostly for her skill in making unpleasant people sound admirable.
Shirley MacLaine plays the kind of flinty character she has played so often and so well since Terms Of Endearment. The film looks like a showcase for the iconic star and indeed MacLaine is the best thing in this unremarkable if well-meaning film. The film credits open with a montage of photos, apparently from childhood to present of the star, which suggests a...
- 3/10/2017
- by Cate Marquis
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Exclusive: Harriet Lauler (Shirley MacLaine) is a successful retired businesswoman who needs to control everything — including her obituary. So she hires young local writer Anne Sherman (Amanda Seyfried) to pen her life’s story. When the initial result doesn't meet Harriet’s high expectations, she sets out to reshape the way she is remembered. That’s the setup for The Last Word, a generational dramedy from director Mark Pellington and writer Stuart Fink that premieres at…...
- 1/19/2017
- Deadline
Shirley MacLaine plays another cantankerous old lady in the first trailer for Mark Pellington’s dramedy “The Last Word,” which Bleecker Street acquired last month. The film, co-starring Amanda Seyfried as a young newspaper reporter assigned to the obituary desk, is due in theaters March 3, 2017, after premiering at the Sundance Film Festival. MacLaine stars as Harriet Lauler, a once successful businesswoman in tight control of every aspect of her life. As she reflects upon her accomplishments, she’s suddenly inspired to engage a young local writer, Anne Sherman (Seyfried), to pen her life story. “She puts the bitch in obituary,...
- 12/12/2016
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
With Sundance Film Festival 2017 fast approaching, a great number of the premieres will be seeking distribution but a select few have already planned their releases. One such dramedy is The Last Word, which will get a release in early March from Bleecker Street and they’ve now released the first trailer ahead of the premiere in Park City.
Directed by Mark Pellington (who last came to Sundance with I Melt With You), the film follows Shirley MacLaine‘s character as she reflects upon her life and hires a young writer (Amanda Seyfried) to put it into words with a biography. It doesn’t look all that challenging, but in terms of a crowdpleaser, it seems like it will hit the mark. Also starring Anne Heche, Thomas Sadoski, and Philip Baker Hall, check out the trailer below.
Synopsis: In The Last Word, Shirley MacLaine is Harriet Lauler, a once successful businesswoman...
Directed by Mark Pellington (who last came to Sundance with I Melt With You), the film follows Shirley MacLaine‘s character as she reflects upon her life and hires a young writer (Amanda Seyfried) to put it into words with a biography. It doesn’t look all that challenging, but in terms of a crowdpleaser, it seems like it will hit the mark. Also starring Anne Heche, Thomas Sadoski, and Philip Baker Hall, check out the trailer below.
Synopsis: In The Last Word, Shirley MacLaine is Harriet Lauler, a once successful businesswoman...
- 12/10/2016
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
"Is there just one thing you can say about her that is 'nice'?" Bleecker Street has released the trailer for an amusing indie drama titled The Last Word, from director Mark Pellington (Arlington Road, Mothman Prophecies,Henry Poole Is Here), starring Shirley MacLaine as an aging business woman who decides to craft her obituary before her death. MacLaine confronts Anne Sherman, played by Amanda Seyfried, but is not happy with the results. The two start up an unlikely friendship, and learn even more about life as they work together. The cast includes Anne Heche, Thomas Sadoski, Alanna Ubach, Adina Porter, Tom Everett Scott, Joel Murray and Sarah Baker. This is premiering at Sundance in early 2017. Take a look. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Mark Pellington's The Last Word, direct from YouTube: In The Last Word, Shirley MacLaine is Harriet Lauler, a once successful businesswoman in tight control...
- 12/9/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Have you ever thought about what legacy you’ll leave behind when you die? Or if you could orchestrate the specifics of exactly how you will be remembered?
In the upcoming film The Last Word, retired businesswoman and notorious control freak Harriet (Shirley MacLaine) decides she wants to oversee the writing of her obituary before she dies. Enter local newspaper obituary writer Anne Sherman (Amanda Seyfried), who is assigned by her editor to grant Harriet’s request. As you will see in the exclusive first look at the trailer above, the two women get more out of their assigned relationship than they planned.
In the upcoming film The Last Word, retired businesswoman and notorious control freak Harriet (Shirley MacLaine) decides she wants to oversee the writing of her obituary before she dies. Enter local newspaper obituary writer Anne Sherman (Amanda Seyfried), who is assigned by her editor to grant Harriet’s request. As you will see in the exclusive first look at the trailer above, the two women get more out of their assigned relationship than they planned.
- 12/8/2016
- by Kara Warner
- PEOPLE.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.