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The Brutalist

The Brutalist

The film chronicles 30 years in the life of one artist's enduring monolithic vision. The story opens in 1947, as a Hungarian-born Jewish architect emigrates to the United States. Initially forced to toil in poverty, he soon wins a contract that will change the course of his life.

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David Cronenberg Thinks ‘The Brutalist’ AI Backlash Was a Smear Campaign by Other Oscar Nominees: “A Harvey Weinstein Kind of Thing”

David Cronenberg Thinks ‘The Brutalist’ AI Backlash Was a Smear Campaign by Other Oscar Nominees: “A Harvey Weinstein Kind of Thing”

The Canadian filmmaker was speaking at a London Soundtrack Festival talk with career-long collaborator Howard Shore.

Brady Corbet has made "zero dollars" from The Brutalist

Brady Corbet has made "zero dollars" from The Brutalist

Brady Corbet has made "zero dollars" from The Brutalist

BAFTA Film Awards: ‘Conclave’ (Best Film), ‘The Brutalist’ (Best Director and Actor) Win Four Each 

BAFTA Film Awards: ‘Conclave’ (Best Film), ‘The Brutalist’ (Best Director and Actor) Win Four Each 

The British Academy's ceremony in London, hosted by Scottish actor David Tennant, honored Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldaña in the actress categories and Kieran Culkin as best supporting actor.

A $10M Budget Didn’t Stop ‘The Brutalist’ Production Designer Judy Becker From Leaning Into the Film’s Titular Architectural Style

A $10M Budget Didn’t Stop ‘The Brutalist’ Production Designer Judy Becker From Leaning Into the Film’s Titular Architectural Style

The Oscar-nominated pro also reveals what set design she couldn’t quite figure out at first.

‘The Brutalist’ Director Brady Corbet Celebrates This Year’s Oscar Nominees as “Very Radical, Daring, Original Movies”

‘The Brutalist’ Director Brady Corbet Celebrates This Year’s Oscar Nominees as “Very Radical, Daring, Original Movies”

This year's five Oscar-nominated filmmakers united for a conversation at the Santa Barbara Film Festival on Monday.

Adrien Brody Recalls ‘The Brutalist’ Makeup Artist Trying to Remove His Nose After Thinking It Was a Prosthetic: “That Doesn’t Come Off”

Adrien Brody Recalls ‘The Brutalist’ Makeup Artist Trying to Remove His Nose After Thinking It Was a Prosthetic: “That Doesn’t Come Off”

The MUA apologized and said she would add the encounter to her diary.

Adrien Brody on His ‘The Brutalist’ Accent,  Being “A Bit Concerned” About Filming in VistaVision and If He Will Direct

Adrien Brody on His ‘The Brutalist’ Accent, Being “A Bit Concerned” About Filming in VistaVision and If He Will Direct

The Oscar-nominated actor spoke about his catalog of work, as well as his performance in the Brady Corbet-directed film, on Sunday night at the 92NY.

Emmy-Winning Producer on ‘Brutalist’ AI Controversy: “Don’t Let This Noise Diminish a Truly Terrific Film” (Guest Column)

Emmy-Winning Producer on ‘Brutalist’ AI Controversy: “Don’t Let This Noise Diminish a Truly Terrific Film” (Guest Column)

Stan Brooks, a film and TV veteran, says that the tinkering done on Brady Corbet's Oscar-nominated film should not be misrepresented as artificial intelligence of the jobs-threatening variety: "We do these minuscule adjustments on every movie, and nobody says a peep."

Brady Corbet says The Brutalist's AI usage was done with "utmost respect for the craft"

Brady Corbet says The Brutalist's AI usage was done with "utmost respect for the craft"

‘The Brutalist’ Director Brady Corbet Responds to AI Backlash

"Adrien and Felicity’s performances are completely their own," says Corbet, after details emerged on how AI technology was used in the editing of the actors' scenes spoken in Hungarian.

‘The Brutalist’ Director’s “Final Cut Tiebreak” Golden Globes Speech Explained

The backstory of Brady Corbet's remarks about creative freedom during his acceptance speech for best dramatic film: "You give me that number, but don't tell me how to spend it."

‘The Brutalist’ Director Brady Corbet Delivers “Controversial” Statement About Final Cut at Golden Globes

"Final-cut tiebreak goes to the director," the filmmaker said while accepting his movie's third award of the night.

Adrien Brody’s Parents Get the Closeup as ‘Brutalist’ Star Wins Golden Globe

The actor's mother and father were in the audience and shown applauding as Brody gave them his heartfelt thanks.

‘The Brutalist’ Star Alessandro Nivola Talks Unseen Backstory and ‘Kraven the Hunter’ Reception

The actor reveals that an instantly meme-able moment in 'Kraven' was performed quite differently on set: "It was a silent scream."

‘The Brutalist’ Star Adrien Brody is Always Happy to Work Himself to Exhaustion: “That is Very Fulfilling”

The Oscar winner reveals how it felt to lose his leading role in 'The Brutalist' only for it to come back around again: "We all poured in so much heart, soul, blood, sweat and tears."

‘The Brutalist’ Cinematographer Lol Crawley on Shooting 3.5 Hour Film on 35 mm: “What You See Is What We Shot”

Crawley details the fast-paced shooting schedule (34 days!) of Brady Corbet’s epic and reveals the scene that really thwarted him.

New York Film Critics Circle Names ‘The Brutalist’ as Best Film of 2024

Star Adrien Brody was named best actor as 'Nickel Boys' won two awards, for best director (RaMell Ross) and cinematography.

Brady Corbet’s Wildly Ambitious Period Epic ‘The Brutalist’ Blows Minds at Venice Premiere, Gets 13-Minute Standing Ovation

The aesthetically innovative movie stars Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce and Joe Alwyn and has become one of the most buzzed-about titles of the 2024 Venice Film Festival.

Adrien Brody is glad that The Brutalist is long enough for an intermission

Adrien Brody is glad that The Brutalist is long enough for an intermission

Brady Corbet’s ‘The Brutalist’ Cast Includes Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Joe Alwyn

Guy Pearce and Alessandro Nivola round out the new ensemble cast for the “Vox Lux” filmmaker’s next feature, which was first announced in 2020.

Joel Edgerton, Marion Cotillard, Mark Rylance, Sebastian Stan & Vanessa Kirby To Lead Brady Corbet’s Sweeping Immigrant Drama ‘The Brutalist’

EXCLUSIVE: Joel Edgerton (Loving), Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard (La Vie En Rose), Oscar-winner Mark Rylance (Bridge Of Spies), Sebastian Stan (Captain America) and Vanessa Kirby (The Crown) are am…

‘Vox Lux’ Director Brady Corbet on His Next Project, ‘The Brutalist’

Brady Corbet, whose latest film “Vox Lux” with Natalie Portman and Jude Law has been drawing some awards buzz, talked to Variety about the themes of his next project, “The Brutali…