In 'Nickel Boys,' striving for a new way to see
The story of RaMell Ross' "Nickel Boys," laced with the cruelties of the Jim Crow-era South, has commonalities with films made before.
‘Nickel Boys’ Review: Childhood’s Brutal End
This visually inventive adaptation of a Colson Whitehead novel follows two boys at an abusive school in Jim Crow-era Florida.
'Nickel Boys' Director: 'I Figure Out Ways to Shock People'
Inside the wildly original film with RaMell Ross and star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. Plus: My insta-take on Critics Choice noms
Director RaMell Ross's vision gives 'Nickel Boys' new perspective
The film is told from a different perspective – point of view – with actors staring into the camera to tell the story of an abusive reform school, Nickel Academy.
'Nickel Boys' cast, director reflect on innovative new film
Viewers don't just watch these characters' journey -- we experience it through their perspective and the camera acts as their eyes.
‘Nickel Boys’ May Be the Most Radical Literary Adaptation Ever Made
Filmmaker RaMell Ross doesn't just interpret Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning novel about a racist, nightmarish boys' reformatory. He immerses you in it
‘Nickel Boys’ Is an Experiential Masterpiece—And One of The Year’s Best Films
Director RaMell Ross’s bold reimagining of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is both lyrical and urgent. This is a movie worth returning to again and again.
Movie Review: ‘Nickel Boys’ is a knockout, one of the most powerful films of the year
And yet, with “Nickel Boys,” filmmaker RaMell Ross not only commits to the idea but delivers one of the most powerful films ...
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Ethan Herisse & Brandon Wilson ‘Nickel Boys’ | EURexclusiveWATCH
The historical drama follows two young men sent to a brutal reform school in Florida during Jim Crow. We spoke to the fellas about filming in first person and the horrors of the 1960s. Brandon ...
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Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson on the Unique Challenge of Performing in Nickel Boys— Back To One, Episode 321
Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson are the stars of Nickel Boys, RaMell Ross’ bold and brilliant adaptation of Colson Whitehead ...
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Brandon Wilson Continues High Roller Dominance In South Florida
Brandon Wilson is the new ‘end boss’ of high-stakes poker tournaments at the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood. The Illinois ...
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Nickel Boys Stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Ethan Herisse, and Brandon Wilson Talk Their Roles in This Unique Film (INTERVIEW)
RaMell Ross’s Nickel Boys is an incredible film adapted from the novel by Colson Whitehead. The film follows two teenagers at ...
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Plant the Tree: RaMell Ross, Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on “Nickel Boys”
NB_FP_4580 Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor stars as Hattie and Ethan Herisse as Elwood in director RaMell Ross’s NICKEL BOYS, from ...
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Gotham Awards 2024: Winners list for every category
Gotham Awards was one to remember, celebrating the best of independent cinema at New York's Cipriani Wall Street on December ...
Inside IndieWire Honors, Where Film Luminaries Mixed, Mingled, and Celebrated the Power of Bold Storytelling
Our film edition of IndieWire Honors brought together everyone from Pamela Anderson and filmmaker Steve McQueen, to Jennifer Lopez and the "Daughters" directors.