Get the latest movie times, trailers and celebrity interviews. According to the boston globe, filming for black mass wrapped up on friday, august 1, 2014, in boston. He later rejoined at around the same time scott cooper was attached to replace levinson as director, and his signing for. Black mass isnt the departed, and its a bit too black and white. In south boston in the 1970s, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton. More black mass boston filming locations in may, june. The blinding cinematic whiteness of black mass the new yorker. Black mass 2015 while his brother bill benedict cumberbatch remains a powerful leader in the massachusetts senate, irish hoodlum james whitey bulger johnny depp continues to pursue a life. More than a biopic, black mass deals with broader themes of truth and lies, secrets and raw ambition. Black mass is the real life story of infamous boston crime kingpin whitey bulger. Once upon a time in hollywood named best picture at the critics choice awards. I have seen goodfellas and the godfather movies more times than i can. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott cooper and written by mark mallouk and jez butterworth, based on dick lehr and gerard oneills 2001 book black mass.
Apr 23, 2015 after portraying a zootsuited wolf in into the woods and a mustachioed oddball in mortdecai, johnny depp is returning to the big screen with another physical transformation in black mass. Black mass resurrects bostons long memories of whitey. Disgraced fbi agent john morris gets off really easy in black. This weekends releases black mass, captive and more. Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including amc, stubs, cinemark connections, regal crown club. Showtimes and tickets for boston, ma 02116 moviefone. Based on the book of the same name by former boston globe reporters dick lehr and gerard oneill, black mass, which opens in theaters sept. Black mass tells the story of the infamous alliance between the boston fbi and the citys bastard son, james whitey bulger.
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September 18, 2015 below you can view the complete black mass soundtrack list, album. For 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. Black mass, the selfproclaimed true story of infamous boston gangster james whitey bulger and the winter hill gang, hit theaters on friday sept. While whitey bulger is the central character, the film is just as much about fbi special agent john connolly joel edgerton, a childhood acquaintance of bulgers. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the. His peculiar bald pate is a constant distraction in this thriller directed by scott. Sep 18, 2015 a scene like that would have made black mass more than a gangster film, it would have given a national audience a glimpse into the saga that haunts bostonians to this day. Black mass, the factbased bulger project that was at one time to star johnny depp, is very much alive and could begin production as soon as early 2014, filmmakers say. Black mass, smartly directed by scott cooper crazy heart, casts a wide if hardly deep net, since the tentacles of bulgers tale could fill a miniseries or five. The celebrated director was familiar with the story, and excited by the prospect of shooting it.
The blinding cinematic whiteness of black mass the new. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy. A thrillingly unique live performance of early pink floyd material. Scott coopers film black mass is told in flashback, framed by recent confessions by james whitey bulgers partners in crime, and the first of these flashbacks is dated, in an on. It is an epic story of violence, doublecross, and corruption at the center of which are the black hearts of two old friends whose lives unfolded in the darkness of permanent midnight. The definitive black mass superlatives september 19, 2015 10. James whitey bulger, the notorious boston gangster who was found dead tuesday in his prison cell, reluctantly had his popculture breakthrough in 2015s black mass, portrayed by one of the. Black mass resurrects bostons long memories of whitey bulger. Senior tickets are valid for adults 60 years and older. Jul 30, 2015 in 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy. Sep 23, 2015 scott coopers film black mass is told in flashback, framed by recent confessions by james whitey bulgers partners in crime, and the first of these flashbacks is dated, in an on. Bulgers winter hill gang is fighting a turf war with the angiulo brothers, an italian crime gang which is trying to muscle out bulgers gang in order to take control of organized crime in boston. Black mass is a new york times and boston globe bestseller, written by two former reporters who were on the case from the beginning. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black mass.
Black mass synopsis in 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy. Last week, we determined that whitey bulger, the notorious bostonarea gangster johnny depp portrays in the new drama black mass, is probably the only person in the free world who has refused a. Oct 30, 2018 james whitey bulger, the notorious boston gangster who was found dead tuesday in his prison cell, reluctantly had his popculture breakthrough in 2015s black mass, portrayed by one of the. From the departed to black mass why is boston always so grim onscreen. Black mass 2015 cast and crew while his brother bill benedict cumberbatch remains a powerful leader in the massachusetts senate, irish hoodlum james whitey bulger johnny depp continues to. Black mass movie best of whitey bulger compilation duration.
Black mass was released on dvd and bluray on february 16, 2016. Sep 18, 2015 currently a permanent guest of the federal government after 16 years as a fugitive, james j. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of south boston, who became an fbi informant to take down a. It is an epic story of violence, doublecross, and corruption at the center of which are the black hearts of two old friends whose lives unfolded in. The script by jez butterworth and mark mallouk uses connolly as a symbol of the good man brought low by temptations and by neighborhood loyalty. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of south boston, who became an fbi informant to take down a mafia family invading his turf. Johnny depp will star in the film as the infamous mobster whitey bulger. With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton. Sep 18, 2015 in 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy. Top 10 movie portrayals of real life gangsters duration.
Black mass showtimes at an amc movie theater near you. The best boston movies of all time, ranked cinemablend. Whitey bulger hated how johnny depp portrayed him in. Bulger was, in the 1970s and 80s, bostons most notorious criminal. Black mass, scott coopers new film, puts some of that luster back. And while black mass doesnt do much for the postscorsese gangster. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse plemons. Shortly you will receive confirmation on your email. Johnny depp says he fell asleep about 15 times during. The story starts in 1975 with james whitey bulger depp already the chief of the irish mob in south boston. The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one of the most ruthless and powerful gangsters in. Find black mass showtimes for local movie theaters. Nov 14, 20 black mass, the factbased bulger project that was at one time to star johnny depp, is very much alive and could begin production as soon as early 2014, filmmakers say.
A scene like that would have made black mass more than a gangster film, it would have given a national audience a glimpse into the saga that haunts bostonians to this day. Black mass is another crime film based on the biography of a notorious gangster, this time the criminal james whitey bulger in south boston. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger depp to collaborate with the fbi. Sep 18, 2015 like any movie based on a true story, black mass was bound to take dramatic license with the story of the fbis unholy alliance with james whitey bulger. Black mass is a 2015 film directed by scott cooper, starring johnny depp, joel edgerton, and benedict cumberbatch. But movie mobster fans can relax, cause the movie doesnt need to have a hit taken out on it. Uk bridge of spies beats black mass and carol in prestige week at uk box office. Whitey bulger, boston mob boss who inspired the departed. Sep 23, 2015 black mass, the selfproclaimed true story of infamous boston gangster james whitey bulger and the winter hill gang, hit theaters on friday sept. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish. Oct 30, 2018 james whitey bulger, the notorious boston mob boss who was also the subject for johnny depps 2015 crime film black mass, was found dead in a west virginia federal prison on tuesday. Sep 17, 2015 black mass, smartly directed by scott cooper crazy heart, casts a wide if hardly deep net, since the tentacles of bulgers tale could fill a miniseries or five. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy.
Child tickets are valid for children 11 years and under. Beer and wine, cafe, digital projection, listening devices, stadium seating, wheelchair accessible. Black mass dvd in 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy. As the reallife boston gangster whitey bulger in black mass, johnny depp resembles one of those hairless dogs.
The movie black mass is about to start shooting in boston and we have more filming location details to share. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly edgerton persuades irish. Find everything you need for your local movie theater near you. Johnny depp stars in black mass, in theaters september 18th.
Boston gangster james whitey bulger, who was reportedly killed on tuesday, hated star johnny depps portrayal of him in the 2015 crime drama, black mass. Cafe, digital projection, game room, imax, stadium seating, wheelchair accessible. Amc boston common 19 boston, massachusetts 02111 amc. As james whitey bulger, the infamous boston mob boss, johnny depp has thinning hair, deadened eyes and a voice that sounds. The celebrated director was familiar with the story, and excited by the prospect of shooting it in boston. Johnny depp holds court as black mass lights up venice film festival. In telling a story that has stained boston and the fbi for all of eternity and telling with precision, guts and, most of all, honesty, it solidifies black mass as one of the best films of the year thus far. After portraying a zootsuited wolf in into the woods and a mustachioed oddball in mortdecai, johnny depp is returning to the big screen with. Amc reserves the right to exercise special pricing options for unique intheatre experiences. Jan 15, 2009 the first and still best book about whitey bulger, black mass has been optioned several times since it was published in 2000, but the project only gained momentum after sheridan got involved.
James whitey bulger, the notorious boston mob boss who was also the subject for johnny depps 2015 crime film black mass, was found dead in. Benedict cumberbatch to take on bulger role in black mass. Johnny depp says he fell asleep about 15 times during black. Movies tv shows included with prime amazon originals recently added top. Whitey bulger, the boston crime boss who is the subject of black mass, scott coopers new movie starring johnny depp and opening on sept. The first and still best book about whitey bulger, black mass has been optioned several times since it was published in 2000, but the project only gained momentum after sheridan got involved.
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