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Steve McQueen back in the awards race
6 days, 1 hour ago

Steve McQueen back in the awards race

LA Times  

British filmmaker Steve McQueen, highly honored at home, is back in the Hollywood awards picture with his World War II drama “Blitz,” in which a young boy tries to make his way home through the perils of wartime to his single mother after they are separated. 1 McQueen won a best picture Academy Award for the searing 2013 drama “12 …

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Steve McQueen's Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan, brings the untold stories of WWII London to life
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Steve McQueen's Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan, brings the untold stories of WWII London to life

ABC  

Fast facts about Blitz What: A nine-year-old boy struggles to find his way home as London is hit by German air strikes during World War II. It might be one of the most dramatised periods in 20th century history, but for Oscar-winning British filmmaker Steve McQueen, there are stories that remain untold amid the chaos and rubble of World War …

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Steve McQueen’s ‘Blitz’ Is Apple TV+’s Newest War Drama
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Steve McQueen’s ‘Blitz’ Is Apple TV+’s Newest War Drama

Huff Post  

Sir Steve McQueen attends the BAFTA Film Preview of "Blitz" on Oct. 28, 2024, in London. “Therefore, I wanted to find out who he was and I just projected a story onto him, who he was and how I could put on an act, how I could actually work with that image to tell a narrative.” That photo became his …

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Blitz is dividing critics. We discuss Steve McQueen’s latest film.
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Blitz is dividing critics. We discuss Steve McQueen’s latest film.

Slate  

On this week’s show, Slate experts June Thomas and Dan Kois fill in for Dana and Julia. First, the trio tackles Blitz, director Steve McQueen’s new film about the German bombings of London during World War II, which stars Saoirse Ronan, Harris Dickinson, and randomly, Paul Weller. For a McQueen movie, it’s quite traditional – predictable plot beats, an easy …

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Steve McQueen’s goal with ‘Blitz’: to paint a more truthful portrait of WWII London
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Steve McQueen’s goal with ‘Blitz’: to paint a more truthful portrait of WWII London

LA Times  

For British director Steve McQueen, the past isn’t worth dramatizing unless it can illuminate the present, so when he makes films steeped in history — whether it’s “12 Years a Slave” or his World War II epic “Blitz” — he’s asking audiences to judge where we are now in relation to what’s happened before. While conducting research for “Small Axe,” …

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A mother and son are separated by the London 'Blitz' in this quietly radical film
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A mother and son are separated by the London 'Blitz' in this quietly radical film

NPR  

A mother and son are separated by the London 'Blitz' in this quietly radical film toggle caption Apple TV+ From Empire of the Sun to Au Revoir les Enfants, there’s been no shortage of films that show us World War II through the eyes of a child. At times, Blitz plays like a prequel to McQueen’s 2020 anthology series Small …

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A Child's Journey Through Wartime London in 'Blitz'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Child's Journey Through Wartime London in 'Blitz'

Hindustan Times  

The article explores the film 'Blitz,' a poignant and unconventional portrayal of wartime London through the eyes of a Black child. The film follows George, a 9-year-old biracial child whose life is upended by the war. Through his journey, McQueen highlights the resilience and determination of the people who fought for survival. The film also introduces audiences to people they've …

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A Child's Journey Through War: Steve McQueen's 'Blitz' Captivates Londoners
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Child's Journey Through War: Steve McQueen's 'Blitz' Captivates Londoners

Associated Press  

The article describes the film 'Blitz,' a poignant and unconventional war film that follows the story of George, a 9-year-old biracial child in East London. The film uses the conventional to show the unconventional, taking audiences on a journey through the war-torn city. It features a diverse cast, including Paul Weller, Elliott Heffernan, and Saoirse Ronan, who portrays George's mother. …

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Blitz: Steve McQueen’s new WWII movie is a dud.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Blitz: Steve McQueen’s new WWII movie is a dud.

Slate  

One thing you could never accuse the English filmmaker Steve McQueen of is making the same movie over and over. On his long and perilous journey home, George will encounter both friends, like Ife, a kindly Nigerian British soldier who helps the boy find his way to one of the many bomb shelters set up in the London Underground, and …

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Review: Provocatively, ‘Blitz’ evokes England’s finest hour to take on fascism at home
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Review: Provocatively, ‘Blitz’ evokes England’s finest hour to take on fascism at home

LA Times  

The Nazis’ relentless aerial bombing of London during World War II tore up the city at the same time it brought its people together — physically, out of necessity, in shelters and retreats, but also psychologically and spiritually, as a motivation to show wartime resolve. Today we know it as England’s “keep calm and carry on” mind-set, within which director …

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Unconventional War: Exploring Morality in Steve McQueen's 'Blitz'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unconventional War: Exploring Morality in Steve McQueen's 'Blitz'

Hindustan Times  

A unique and unconventional WWII drama, 'Blitz,' explores the moral complexities of war and the resilience of individuals facing injustice. The film follows a young boy's journey to get home during the Blitz, intertwining his story with the broader narrative of the war. 'Blitz' is a visually striking and thought-provoking film that challenges viewers to question the morality of war …

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A Gripping Exploration of War and Morality in 'Blitz'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Gripping Exploration of War and Morality in 'Blitz'

Associated Press  

A young boy's journey through London during World War II is a unique and unconventional war film that explores the morality of those caught in the conflict. McQueen's film delves into the complexities of war, testing the morality of those involved and the consequences of their actions. The film features a strong performance from Elliott Heffernan as George, a 9-year-old …

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A Child's Eye View of War: Director Steve McQueen's New Film Explores London's Blitz Through a Child's Eyes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Child's Eye View of War: Director Steve McQueen's New Film Explores London's Blitz Through a Child's Eyes

Hindustan Times  

Director Steve McQueen shows the horrors of war through the eyes of a child in his new film 'Blitz'. The film is based on extensive research and features Saoirse Ronan as Rita, a Londoner who sends her son George to the countryside for safety during the war. The film also stars Elliott Heffernan, 11, who makes his film debut as …

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Steve McQueen on making WWII personal with ‘Blitz’: ‘It’s about us fighting ourselves’
2 months ago

Steve McQueen on making WWII personal with ‘Blitz’: ‘It’s about us fighting ourselves’

LA Times  

“I’m not going to go down the easy path,” says director Steve McQueen. “We could have that,” the filmmaker says, sitting in a quiet room in London’s Soho Hotel during a long day of press ahead of BFI London Film Festival. But I know it’s interesting when you’re working in a way which is confrontational.” “War is bad enough, but …

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‘Blitz’ trailer: Saoirse Ronan stars in Steve McQueen’s WWII drama for Apple
3 months ago

‘Blitz’ trailer: Saoirse Ronan stars in Steve McQueen’s WWII drama for Apple

The Hindu  

Apple Original Films has released the first trailer for Blitz, an intense WWII drama directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen. The film stars four-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan alongside newcomer Elliott Heffernan and is set to hit select theaters on November 1, before premiering globally on Apple TV+ on November 22. Hans Zimmer’s haunting score, already garnering Oscar buzz, heightens …

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Sir Steve McQueen discusses new Blitz film at Windsor investiture ceremony
2 years, 9 months ago

Sir Steve McQueen discusses new Blitz film at Windsor investiture ceremony

The Independent  

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