Talking perspective with ‘Nickel Boys’ director RaMell Ross
This article contains spoilers for the end of the film “Nickel Boys,” directed by RaMell Ross. Since RaMell Ross’ “Nickel Boys” premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in August, there’s been a lot of talk about the way the film is shot.
Director RaMell Ross's vision gives 'Nickel Boys' new perspective
The film is told from a different perspective – point of view – with actors staring into the camera to tell the story of an abusive reform school, Nickel Academy.
'Nickel Boys' Director: 'I Figure Out Ways to Shock People'
Inside the wildly original film with RaMell Ross and star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. Plus: My insta-take on Critics Choice noms
'Nickel Boys' cast, director reflect on innovative new film
Viewers don't just watch these characters' journey -- we experience it through their perspective and the camera acts as their eyes.
‘Nickel Boys’ May Be the Most Radical Literary Adaptation Ever Made
Filmmaker RaMell Ross doesn't just interpret Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning novel about a racist, nightmarish boys' reformatory. He immerses you in it
‘Nickel Boys’ Review: Childhood’s Brutal End
This visually inventive adaptation of a Colson Whitehead novel follows two boys at an abusive school in Jim Crow-era Florida.
In 'Nickel Boys,' striving for a new way to see
RaMell Ross sometimes sends his photography students out on a unique assignment. He tells them to photograph a white person, a Black person, an Asian person and an Indian person. “And,” he adds, “I want you to ask them how they want to be represented.
'Nickel Boys' establishes a new way of seeing Black characters on screen
RaMell Ross' adaptation of Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is an ambitious, immersive experience.
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REVIEW: RaMell Ross paints a powerful picture with 'Nickel Boys'
It takes a minute to adapt to the filming technique RaMell Ross employs in "Nickel Boys." Once you realize it's just a ...
Review: 'Nickel Boys' is a moving story that will challenge audiences
In a world where success is often measured by "likes" on social media platforms, the refreshingly demanding "Nickel Boys" ...
Why Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Rejects 'Hollywood Hooey' and Still Lives in the South: 'Work to Be Done There' (Exclusive)
Nickel Boys’ was a chance for Mississippi native Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor to honor her Southern roots. 'I always have to have ...
Movie Review: ‘Nickel Boys’ is a knockout, one of the most powerful films of the year
A movie shot in first person sounds like a gimmick. Part of the magic of filmed storytelling is accepting that something can ...
One of 2019’s Most Acclaimed Books Is Now One of 2024’s Most Acclaimed Movies. It Took a Huge Risk.
For his narrative feature debut, Ross took some big risks—none bigger than shooting the entire movie with a direct ...
Is ‘Nickel Boys’ Streaming on Netflix or Amazon Prime?
You don’t want to miss it, so here’s what you need to know about where to watch the Nickel Boys movie, and when we expect to ...
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Plant the Tree: RaMell Ross, Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on “Nickel Boys”
NB_FP_4580 Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor stars as Hattie and Ethan Herisse as Elwood in director RaMell Ross’s NICKEL BOYS, from ...
‘Nickel Boys’ Cinematographer Jomo Fray On Performing Behind The Camera & Capturing “How It Feels” To See
Cinematographer Jomo Fray on performing behind the camera in the place of the main characters in 'Nickel Boys'.