The way, way back is a 20 american independent comingofage comedydrama film written and directed by nat faxon and jim rash in their directorial debuts. More recently, affleck has remained open about his ongoing struggle with sobriety after. The way back is the critically acclaimed new release from renowned director peter weir master and commander, the truman show, starring colin. The way, way back a casting session featuring the cast of.
The way back 2020 synopsis jack cunningham was a basketball phenom in high school but forfeited his bright future. Mar 05, 2020 the principal photography for the way back began in october 2018 around the isolated coastal neighbourhood of san pedro. Weirs the way back is a riveting film, bracketed by monochrome newsreel material, first of the invasion of poland, later of the cold war from 1945 to. The film, which has been known previously as the hasbeen and torrance, is. How jennifer garner helped ben affleck make the way back. The way back is brilliantly, forcefully, deftly directed by peter weir, director of at least three movieguide winners. It is based on the story of slawomir rawicz, although its not clear whether all the facts are true. Ben affleck movie the way back moved to 2020 variety. With most credit going to the superb sam rockwell, the way way back is a funny film set in. Is ben afflecks new film the way back based on a true story. The movie s allstar cast includes steve carell, rob corddry, annasophia. The cinematography of the film also plays a crucial role in the narrative. The way back, sports drama film way back john conlee song, 1984 way back tlc song, 2017 way back, song from birds in the trap sing mcknight by travis scott.
The good thing about this type of movie is that it focuses more on characters and you get a real sense, feel and empathy for several characters. The way back is a hefty cinematic experience set against the vast vistas of history that may not have you cheering on its heroes at every turn, but that will enthrall you in their epic journey. Years later, when he reluctantly accepts a coaching job at his alma mater, he may get one last shot at redemption. The fact that it was shot on location becomes relevant because of the importance cunninghams community plays in the film, as mentioned above. Allison janneys best onlocation shoot, filming the way way. Check out the official the way back trailer starring ben affleck. Filming locations 7 filming dates 1 filming locations. With ben affleck, al madrigal, janina gavankar, michaela watkins. Jul 03, 20 in deciding where to set their new film, the way, way back, writerdirectors nat faxon and jim rash knew they wanted it to be in a coastal town on the east coast, with access to a water park. Hallmarks christmas at pemberley manor was filmed in this. The way, way back is the funny and poignant coming of age story of 14yearold duncans liam james summer vacation with his mother, pam toni collette, her overbearing boyfriend, trent steve. The way back is a robustly made picture, heartfelt, well executed with an exhilarating sense of reach and narrative ambition. Ben afflecks new movie, the way back, releasing early on. Titles with links have full entries on the site other unlinked titles listed can be found in the books.
Film inspired by a carrollton man the way home starring dean cain debuting on gmc friday. The screenplay by jane murfin is based on characters created for the nbc radio show seth parker by phillips lord. Is ben afflecks new film the way back based on a true. It stars ben affleck, al madrigal, michaela watkins, and janina gavankar, and follows an alcoholic construction worker who is recruited to become head coach of the basketball team at the high school he used to attend. This is why the film to be released later this month has a new title, the way back, and why the central character is not called slavomir rawicz. Jul 03, 20 liam james is the kid and sam rockwell is the cool guy who teaches him how to grow up in the way way back. Jul 05, 2012 jim rash and nat faxon talk about their film the way, way back, wareham, and water wizz. Principal photography took place in bulgaria, morocco and india. It stars ben affleck, al madrigal, michaela watkins, janina gavankar, glynn turman. Shy 14yearold duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriends daughter. Oct 27, 2018 hallmarks first christmas movie of 2018, christmas at pemberley manor, was filmed in this connecticut small town. The way back is a 2010 movie that tells the story of a group of prisoners who escape from a gulag in siberia.
Seiter and starring phillips lord, effie palmer, frank albertson, and bette davis. Ben afflecks newest movie, the basketball film the way back, was only just recently released in theatres, but warner bros. The movies allstar cast includes steve carell, rob corddry, annasophia. A smash during its recent world premiere at the telluride film festival.
Ben affleck had sober liaison take him back and forth to rehab from set while filming the way back the potential for a movie like this is to really inspire somebody, to move. The way, way back, the lone ranger, and more july 27, 20 5. Mar 05, 2020 ben affleck shoots, often scores and most importantly slam dunks a seriously gripping role in his new basketball drama the way back. When steve carells latest movie, the way, way back, opens on friday, the marshfield actor will be sharing the big screen with another local attraction. Water wizz 3031 cranberry hwy, east wareham, massachusetts, usa. It give me strength to never give up against everything. Film inspired by a carrollton man the way home starring. The film stars liam james as duncan, a shy 14yearold who goes on summer vacation to cape cod, massachusetts with his mother and her abusive boyfriend. Jun 19, 20 maya rudolph is very fond of her way, way back costar sam rockwell hitfix. Jan 19, 2011 not every incredible story makes a compelling movie.
All the titles will eventually have full entries, so check back often. Filming location information for the hive, olympus has. Directed by sixtime academy award r nominee peter weir, the way back is an epic story of survival, solidarity and indomitable human will. Years later he gets the chance to take back his life when he is asked to coach the struggling basketball team at his alma mater. Theres a few scenes in this film that have nothing to do with basketball that just wowed me. The way back also known as finding the way back in some markets is an upcoming american sports drama film directed by gavin oconnor, and written by brad ingelsby. The water park behind the way, way back speakeasy wsj. With steve carell, toni collette, allison janney, annasophia robb. It is scheduled to be released on march 6, 2020, by warner bros.
Having a rough time fitting in, duncan finds an unexpected friend in owen, manager of the water wizz water park. It was set near steve carrels holiday home in marshfield, south shore, massachusetts. It tugs at the heartstrings and delivers a way back home to those core values that make living worthwhile. Dec 25, 2010 weirs the way back is a riveting film, bracketed by monochrome newsreel material, first of the invasion of poland, later of the cold war from 1945 to the breaching of the berlin wall, and centres. Jim rash and nat faxon talk about their film the way, way. Overall, the way back home brings one to a deeper understanding of faith and the meaning of life.
In the sports drama, affleck plays jack cunningham, an alcoholic, former high school basketball star. The way way back 20 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The way back is a perfectly watchable movie, but its far from a home run, and one of the ironic reasons for that relates to the conviction that ben affleck brings to it. The way back movie with ben affleck filmed, character. In deciding where to set their new film, the way, way back, writerdirectors nat faxon and jim rash knew they wanted it to be in a coastal town on the east coast, with access to a water park. Nov 16, 2019 ben afflecks new film the way back tackles addiction and alcoholism. Pictures presents, in association with bron creative, a jennifer todd picturesmayhem pictures film tribe production, a gavin oconnor film, the way back. The site is run in association with the books the worldwide guide to movie locations and movie london. Both the inn where jessica lowndes stays, and the mansion where michael rady lives are both reallife places you can visit. The way back also known as finding the way back in some markets is a 2020 american sports drama film directed by gavin oconnor and written by brad ingelsby.
Celebrity sightings are happening every day in marshfield, where the new movie the way, way back is being filmed. The way back movie map of travel flixchatter film blog. The best movie filmed in every state showbiz cheat sheet. Movie magic in marshfield with steve carell the boston globe. Landscapes of film are very stunning, beautiful and harsh but full of poetry.
Its likely not a coincidence that the way back was filmed shortly after afflecks oct. In the past few weeks weve started to see footage from the way back, which marks the return of great australian director peter weir. Shot in bulgaria, morocco and india, the film stars jim. Ben afflecks upcoming movie the way back hits close to home. I posted the poster and trailer last year and remember being really intrigued by the story, which was inspired by real events.
Water wizz in wareham rides hollywood wave the boston globe. Jul 02, 20 i knew that the way way back movie was filmed on location in marshfield, massachusetts, so i asked allison janney if thats the way their filming was. The way back filming locations and itinerary legendarytrips. The way way back filming locations archives on location. Im sure the relationship between duncan and parents will be familiar to many people. While all the locations where the shooting took place has not yet been revealed, several important chunks of the narrative were filmed around beacon street. As an added bonus, it was filmed in long beach, calif and so bay area, where i used to live.
But our fascination with the red planetand what would happen if mankind were to pay a visitgoes way back. It doesnt sound like they were quite as outofcontrol as the adults in the movie, but janney loved it. The way back is inspired by a 4,000mile foot journey that began with an escape from a siberian prison camp in the dead of winter and continued across mongolia and the gobi desert, ending finally months later in free india. Local fans dont have much time left for gawking, however. Mar 16, 2014 the film is not specific in detailing this but it has been revealed the setting of the movie is cape cod, massachusetts. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. A warm and poignant film about adolescence and the pains of growing, offered through an insightful glass. The way back is, in many ways, a deeply personal film for the actor, who plays a high school basketball coach struggling with sobriety and attempting to piece his life back together.
The way way back is a coming of age movie and follows shy duncan on his summer vacation with mother and step dad. A standout in the movie is rapper deezer d, who delivers an infectious, lively performance as spencers boyhood buddy, lv. Way back home is a 1931 american precode drama film directed by william a. The actors are appearing in the way, way back, a movie being shot in various south shore locations. Maya rudolph is very fond of her way, way back costar sam. Jack cunningham was an hs basketball phenom who walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Ben affleck had a breakdown filming the way back, full. Where it falls down is a lack of personal intensity to match the. Everything in this film about a 14yearold dragged along on holiday with his mums new boyfriend takes place in a woozy, nostalgic vacuum. Its the kind of plot that ive seen before, but appreciated ben afflecks character, his acting and the kids acting.