shape of water
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The History Of The Shape Of Water, From The Earliest Rumours To Its Academy Award Win
Earlier this week, Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water became the first science fiction film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. And whether you believe the film deserved the award or not, it was a landmark moment for genre films. To celebrate the victory, we’ve gone back through our archives to see…
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Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘The Shape Of Water’ Is A Beautiful Love Story Where The Story Doesn’t Matter
In Guillermo del Toro’s latest film The Shape of Water, a mute cleaning lady falls in love with a mysterious fishman. It’s a weird premise, to be sure, but nothing about how it’s handled feels weird. Instead, del Toro’s film is poetic, sumptuous, emotionally complex, and yet almost strikingly simple in its narrative.
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Guillermo Del Toro Will Co-Write And Direct A Carnival Film Noir
A day after The Shape of Water led all other films with seven Golden Globe nominations, Guillermo del Toro’s relationship with Fox Searchlight has been solidified. The filmmaker and studio just announced two new genre films, one of which del Toro will write and direct, the other he’ll produce.
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How The Strain Made Guillermo Del Toro’s The Shape Of Water Possible
When Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water opens in January, audiences are going to be wowed by it. It’s a lush, amazing-looking film, and according to del Toro, its budget was a fraction of what you might think – partially because of another show he produces.