Noah Baumbach knew he wanted the score to “Jay Kelly” to be a character in his latest movie. He wanted a fullness of emotion, and for it to have melodic characteristics. With that clarity, composer Nicholas Britell couldn’t help but feel inspired. “I went home, I read the script, and I started co... Read more
Variety - Dec 10
The titular movie star contemplates his life while riding the rails. Read more
Slate - Dec 10
What is a movie star? In the most obvious sense, it is someone famous for starring in movies. But it is also a person who becomes a repository for the dreams and aspirations of countless unknown other people, anonymous audiences... Read more
Dailygazette.com - Nov 14
The U.K. premiere of Noah Baumbach's 'Jay Kelly,' took place at London's Royal Festival Hall Friday night, not before Clooney and Sandler were jokingly told off for joking around while their director spoke. Read more
The Hollywood Reporter - Oct 10
Netflix has chosen to bow four of its most highly anticipated titles at Brazil’s São Paulo International Film Festival – the Mostra SP – comprising Guillermo del Toro’s epic “Frankenstein,” Noah Baumbach’s “Jay Kelly,” Shih-Ching Tsou’s “Left-Handed Girl” and Daniel Rezende’s “The Son of a Thous... Read more
Variety - Oct 04
Fairy tale romance! George Clooney finally met his match in the stunning, accomplished human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin. The two got married in a fantasy Italian wedding and are living a charmed life together -- see photos of the happy couple! Read more
Usmagazine - Sep 30
Alongside George Clooney in a Noah Baumbach movie. Just give him the nom. Read more
Vulture - Sep 29
If you were to cut all utterances of the words “Jay” and “Kelly” and all mentions of the pitfalls of fame out of the movie “Jay Kelly,” it would last five minutes. Read more
New York Post - Sep 25
George Clooney braved a sinus infection and a rainstorm on Thursday night for the Venice premiere of Noah Baumbach’s “Jay Kelly,” which soaked in an 8.5-minute standing ovation. Clooney was joined on the Lido by his co-star Adam Sandler, who made a rare appearance in a tux. The two leading men pl... Read more
Variety - Aug 28