Robin Williams Joins Dito Montiel’s ‘Boulevard’

COMMENTS (11)

• I am so excited for this. Robin Williams is brilliant and Montiel + drama is a win! Is this based on a book?

  Comment by staschroe — Wednesday January 9, 2013 @ 4:44pm PST  Reply to this post

• Looking forward to this. The script was great and Robin’s a terrific choice.

  Comment by Wonk — Wednesday January 9, 2013 @ 5:40pm PST  Reply to this post

• Gotta say, I love it when stars challenge themselves. Cool move. Looking forward to this.

  Comment by Anonymous — Wednesday January 9, 2013 @ 5:54pm PST  Reply to this post

• Montiel’s only good movie was “A Guide to Recognizing your Saints” and at this point I’m thinking it was beginners luck.. HIs last three movies (third one not released yet but is unwatchable) have been such complete crap. It’s amazing he gets the actors he does as it turns out to be such a collosal waste of acting talent. Quite a head scratcher. I hear he is one of the nicest guys directing these days, but still, this isn’t a popularity contest last time I checked. I am still waiting for him to do something as amazing as “Saints”. Let’s hope he does.

  Comment by waitup — Wednesday January 9, 2013 @ 6:31pm PST  Reply to this post

  • So true about Montiel. He had a knockout debut in “Saints” and his last 2 films were unbearable; “The Son Of No One” was ambitious but a misfire. Don’t know about Empire but he must still have some good reps to keep getting the gigs. He obviously has shown he has talent, but odd that in a B.O biz he’s still working steadily. Well, maybe this one will get him back on track.

    Comment by KOF — Wednesday January 9, 2013 @ 10:48pm PST  Reply to this post

    • Forget B.O. in show business, it’s all about who’s well-liked. If you’re in the right circles, they’ll throw zillions at you to make more movies even if they tank.

      Comment by bare white legs — Thursday January 10, 2013 @ 6:15pm PST  Reply to this post

• I still don’t understand the attacks on “the Son Of No One” Who has seen it? I did and it was incredible. Fighting was a bit of a surprise choice after his first excellent film but I would blame Montiels reps on that. And if you get he chance it is some of both Channing Tatum and Terence Howards best work. And yes, (in regards to the previous comment) in a business built on B.O. it’s actually REFRESHING that some directors continue to remain artists. And this includes Robin WIlliams!

  Comment by FX against — Thursday January 10, 2013 @ 11:44am PST  Reply to this post

  • you obviously havent seen the movie since Terence Howard isnt in it! He was originally cast and was replaced by Tracy Morgan.

    Comment by filmgeek — Friday January 11, 2013 @ 1:04pm PST  Reply to this post

• Applause to FX! Yes, i too saw SON OF NO ONE and scratched my head at the negative reviews i’d read. Mind you, I have yet to meet REAL people who had negative things to say. It hit me in all the same places A Guide did and this director can squeeze performances out of anyone it seems. He’s an incredibly gifted auteur who fortunately for his fans and unfortunately for this wretched time in filmmaking still writes about people on the fringes of life as opposed to say the ‘This Is 40′ crowd? I have not seen Fighting so I can not comment on it but A Guide and Son of No One were breathtaking. I hope Hollywood continues to believe people out here enjoy films not made for the 2 percent!

  Comment by thereelprminger — Thursday January 10, 2013 @ 12:20pm PST  Reply to this post

• Dito’s an amazing talent. This looks very interesting.

  Comment by jack — Friday January 11, 2013 @ 11:13pm PST  Reply to this post

• Dito is the man he has survived the streets and came out on top ! Not a lot of has and his childhood friends can tell you the same ! Way to go my man .! I can’t wait to see you in May

  Comment by Robb filippes — Wednesday April 3, 2013 @ 11:50am PDT  Reply to this post