We got this covered sits down with zoe kazan and michael dowse to discuss their new film what if aka the f word. Daniel radcliffe is stuck in the friend zone in michael dowse s the f word. Tom ue department of english, university college london, and elan mastai, writer and producer, as they discuss some aspects of the city and its representations. Arriving in theatres this week, in the us at least in canada it hits on august 22nd, is the f word, the new romantic comedy from director michael dowse. The f word, a film directed by michael dowse and starring daniel radcliffe, zoe kazan, megan park and adam driver. Resuming his postharry potter career, radcliffe stars alongside zoe kazan ruby sparks in this romantic comedy about a young man who meets the love of his life only to discover that she is already spoken. The film stars daniel radcliffe, zoe kazan, megan park, adam driver, mackenzie davis, and rafe spall and follows a pair of best friends who begin to have feelings for each other. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most.
Michael dowse became a popular comedic director after fubars 2002 release. Its financed by screen australia, with the 40% producer offset and presales to the uks momentum and italys bim. This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. What would canada be without our unique collective sense of humour. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. He has also directed stuber, starring dave bautista, kumail. Last summer, canadian filmmaker michael dowse goon, the f word gave us the appealing action throwback stuber the one with kumail nanjiani as dave bautistas uber driver.
Everyone wanted to borrow it, resulting in a missing page in the ex section. The film is directed by michael dowse, who lensed the canadian hockey feature goon. All our wrong todays is my first novel, but ive been working for many years as a screenwriter, writing both indie movies and projects for the hollywood studios, including scripts for fox, sony, warner brothers, and paramount. The f word is directed by michael dowse goon and written by elan mastai the samaritan, based on the play cigars and toothpaste by t. Dowse directed the f word, starring daniel radcliffe, zoe kazan, and adam driver. Director michael dowses rude comedies, such as fubar and goon, tend to focus on endearing, obsessive idiots whom you like despite themselves. I am glad it has a release date for next month82014 i am going to spread the word via facebook and texts. In production is a regular column which focuses on notable independent films that are currently shooting.
Video interview with director michael dowse discussing his film what if, also known as the f word, starring daniel radcliffe and zoe kazan. He has also directed stuber, starring dave bautista, kumail nanjiani, and iko uwais. Michael dowse, director, screenwriter, producer, editor born 19 april 1973 in london, on. The rudest thing about the f word is its title, which refers to friend, the word that neutralizes romance. What to watch on netflix canada in april 2020 now magazine. I was just interested in, how does the guy who made goon make a romantic comedy. The word book iii came to be well used over the years. Currently hes shooting michael dowses romantic dramedy the f word with daniel radcliffe and zoe kazan. Michael dowse archives page 2 of 3 collider page 2.
Michael dowse born april 19, 1973 is a canadian director. Michael dowse interview the f word what if youtube. I admit that ive been a bit vocal about his films on twitter, and believe without any sarcasm or. So when he got word that screenwriter elan mastais film adaptation of the popular t. Exclusive interview with zoe kazan and michael dowse on. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. Tracks rolls on october 8 in locations in south australia and the northern territory. When i called michael dowse for our interview, i tried hard not to sound. His first fulllength movie, fubar was shot on a digital camera with a tiny budget, but was selected by the sundance film. The bestselling book everyone is talking about a no fcks given guide by sarah knight 31 dec 2015. He attended the university of calgary, where he participated in the television program nutv.
Wallace, who is burned out from a string of failed relationships, forms an instant bond with chantry, who lives with her longtime boyfriend. Michael dowse is a canadian film director, writer and producer. Girls adam driver makes tracks with mia wasikowska in. Exclusive interview with zoe kazan and michael dowse on the f. Goon is now playing in theatres everywhere check it out. Michael dowse, the canadian director of the f word, describes what had to be cut from the film to satisfy u. Digging through the dirtbagloving shtick of stubers michael dowse.
Can men and women really be friends without letting love get in the way. Join facebook to connect with michael dowse and others you may know. The f word, the first romantic comedy from ontarioborn goon and fubar director michael dowse, got a warm reception at last years toronto international film festival. Michael dowse is an unapologetically populist director who has moved steadily from independently produced comedies, such as fubar 2002, to commercial movies with hollywood stars, such as goon 2011 and the f word 2014. This year brings the f word released in the us and uk as what if, which. Born in london, ontario, to irish parents, he was trained as a film editor. The f word gets edge from fubar directortoronto the first question that came to actress zoe kazans mind when she read the script for the f word was one many filmgoers will no doubt have as well. Arguably his generations best director of english canadian comedies, he has. The f word falls into obvious genre traps, but the great chemistry from daniel radcliffe and zoe kazan, and an absolutely hysterical performance from adam driver make the film a.
Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. The f word is a 20 romantic comedy film directed by michael dowse and written by elan. Salary, married, wedding, spouse, family michael dowse born april 19, 1973 is a canadian film director. What if 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It was a very conscious effort to do something different, as opposed to my earlier films, which are a. Michael dowse s awardwinning the f word 20, starring daniel radcliffe and zoe kazan, celebrates toronto both as a container of plots and as a city of the imagination. This book will take you to beautiful places with palm. When michael dowse first came upon the script for the f word, setting the movie in montreal was a nobrainer the canadian filmmaker, who. Like about twothirds of modern comedy, the word shtick filtered its way through our culture from the. The f words michael dowse directs a love story worthy.
His first feature length film, fubar premiered at the sundance film festival, where it. Is there a film or a book or even a song that would set the tone of the film. The f word red carpet premiere in toronto photos the. Rafe spall prometheus and megan park have joined the cast of michael dowse s romantic comedy the f word, opposite daniel radcliffe, zoe kazan, mackenzie davis and adam driver. A spelling guide to over 40, 000 words houghton mifflin company on.
Will cowrite with jesse chabot and michael dowse will return to by dave trumbore september 24, 2012. Teaser or advance onesheet movie poster 27x40 rolled double sided fine plus condition dave bautista kumail nanjani natalie morales mira sorvino film directed by michael dowse. A film about an encounter between an uber driver and an almostblind cop. Canadian director michael dowse on the delicate balance he hit with the f word, his new film starring expotterite daniel radcliffe and ruby sparks actress zoe kazan. Im really proud of this film, says michael dowse about the f word. He spoke in depth about his creative process for the film and the challenges that come with adapting a true story and a book. Michael dowse project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Biannual survey your replies from our february poll. With a versatile sense of comedy, ranging from silly to sentimental, michael dowse s experiences in. Michael dowses the f word a film that graced the red carpet scene at tiff 20 celebrated its theatricalrelease with a red carpet premiere at the scotiabank theatre in toronto on july 21st, 2014, attend by many of the cast and crew. Together, they puzzle out what it means if your best friend is also the love of your life. Calgarys favourite expat film director michael dowse will apparently be at the helm for goon 2, but theres no word yet on a second sequel to fubar. Welcome to group text, a monthly column for readers and book clubs about the novels, memoirs and shortstory collections that make you want to talk, ask questions, and dwell in another world for a.
Canadian filmmaker michael dowse was ready for a change. Montrealbased film director michael dowse talks to gazette arts reporter tcha dunlevy about his new film the f word starring daniel radcliffe and zoe kazan. The pages were separated from the binding to the point that they had to be stuffed back in place after each use. After earning his masters degree from yale business school in the late 90s, he began working as an editor and director on commercials and music videos for canadian bands like the new pornographers, whose inventive video for their first single letter from an. Director michael dowse s letter of intent with the f word, the montreal director wanted to show his range without compromising his independent spirit. Born april 19, 1973 in london, ontario, canada, michael dowse was raised in calgary, alberta by his parents, both irish immigrants. Michael dowse speakers bureau and booking agent info. When i called michael dowse for our interview, i tried hard not to sound like a crazy person. Calgary director michael dowse lined up for goon 2, no. With daniel radcliffe, zoe kazan, megan park, adam driver. Daniel radcliffe, david gross, jay baruchel, jeff arkuss, jeff carlson, jesse shapira, liev schreiber, michael dowse, seann willam scott, seann william scott, steve.
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