TLK Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Q&A: Richard Linklater Firms Summer Release, Talks 12 Years Making ‘Boyhood’ EXCLUSIVE: Boyhood, a time lapse narrative feature film that Richard Linklater shot over a 12 year period, has been set for a July 11 release through IFC Films, which has stepped up and committed to a theatrical platform roll out and awards campaign. The film played Sundance and Berlin, and its makers have positioned it for what they hope will be a long summer run as audiences watch actor Ellar Coltrane and his supporting cast actually grow up before their eyes, and adults Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette mature as his parents. At Sundance, there had been some question of whether a large distributor would take the film off the table, but it only seems right that IFC stepped up. After all, as IFC president Jonathan Sehring told me back then, he was the one who wrote an annual check to Linklater for over a decade, and when his bosses would ask him to explain the expenditure and when they would see a payoff, he’d shrug his shoulders. Sehring’s a producer on the film, and so is John Sloss, who made this deal. “We went to Sundance with the understanding we would talk to other distributors,” Sloss said. “You have to understand when they committed to fund this, IFC didn’t have a distribution arm. So they didn’t have distribution rights, even though they are a co-owner along with Rick and the filmmaking team. This is a very special movie and we wanted to make sure it has every opportunity for success. We’ve realized this film plays for a young audience and it will need word of mouth that comes from staying in theaters for a long time. IFC really stepped up.” Full Article + Q&A with Linklater -> http://www.deadline.com/2014/03/qa-richard-linklater-firms-summer-release-talks-12-years-making-boyhood/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Well, as long as it at least makes Hurt Locker money and critics stand by it through the year's end, it should be in the race. Hopefully. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Really interesting predictions. Glad to see Fury being at least considered for a few Oscar nominations. Been looking forward to that movie for some time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniNate Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I imagine Sabotage has brought that movie's stock down a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Freak Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I am just very sad Fincher refuses to get out of his comfort zone, the adult modern dark gritty thriller. But he makes such exhilarating movies in this genre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Panda Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I'm seriously hoping IFC can get a decent campaign in, and not just for screenplay, for picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I'm seriously hoping IFC can get a decent campaign in, and not just for screenplay, for picture. I can't see why the minimum amount of campaign would bring only screenplay. I honestly see this movie as a director's work, especially with the idea of filming in real life time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 They'll probably get the screenplay nom without much campaigning - they got one for both In the Loop and Y Tu Mama Tambien, which had similar critical acclaim. The challenge will be in the Picture and Director categories. The performances have also been praised by everyone but I think, at this point, Patricia Arquette is the movie's only really strong shot at an acting nomination. In the technical categories it could get an Editing nom if enough people in the branch see it and appreciate how it's put together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impact Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Fincher should do a cheesy kids comedy, hey you said you wanted him out of his comfort zone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniNate Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Isn't Boyhood mostly improvised? That may be a strike against a screenplay nod. Of course, if it isn't and just looks like it is, then it's a frontrunner. Edited March 30, 2014 by tribefan695 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impact Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 If that is the case, then it shouldn't be nominated as the screenwriters didn't help out that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impact Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Since 2004 every even year has had a 100M grosser winning BP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Panda Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Isn't Boyhood mostly improvised? That may be a strike against a screenplay nod. Of course, if it isn't and just looks like it is, then it's a frontrunner. American Hustle had tons of improv, didn't stop it from getting a nod and near win. I do think there is a general direction with the screenplay though, it'll just depend on how competitive it is this year. I'd say an Editing Nod for sure, we'll see what else IFC can do with it, hopefully they realize its potential and go as hard as they can with it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I think Linklater said he'd write a new part of the script every year and then they'd shoot according to it. Doesn't mean there wasn't some improvisation involved, but probably not more than usual. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Since 2004 every even year has had a 100M grosser winning BP. I'd go with Unbroken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Ideally I want to see Boyhood take it home, but more realistically I'm going between Unbroken and Big Eyes right now. With maybe Gone Girl as a dark horse if Fincher really delivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Boyhood will at best get a screenplay nomination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 We know the idea is good and everything, but just because Linklater is attached to it doesn't mean it'll be a master piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 We know the idea is good and everything, but just because Linklater is attached to it doesn't mean it'll be a master piece. you know it already played at sundance, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Played Sundance, won Best Director in Berlin (with a lot of people claiming it was snubbed for the Golden Bear) and critics are over the moon about it. Doesn't mean everyone will love it, but the consensus seems to be there. The execution obviously makes it a very special film and Linklater has accumulated some goodwill over the past 20 years. Now it's up for IFC and those critics (see The Hurt Locker) to keep the fire going, the question is how successful will they be and how strong the competition will actually be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
