Greenpoint Pictures, which maintains offices in Brooklyn and L.A., has signed directing duo The Roos Brothers for representation in the U.S. Logan Roos had been directing solo on the Greenpoint roster since 2014–after serving as a DP and editor at the company. Over the last year, Logan and brother Josh have come together as a directorial team, now landing at Greenpoint as their first production company roost. Their work spans short films, branded series and broadcast spots.
The duo’s differing backgrounds form a natural one-two punch–Logan’s roots in cinematography and editing brings a trademark look to their work, while Josh calls upon his background in writing and visual design to strengthen each story they craft.
The Roos Brothers have completed numerous short films–––including Vimeo Staff Pick aRm1–––which have been recognized with multiple Webby Award nominations. Their commercial series for Rocky Mountain Health was also honored by the Webby Awards and was an official 2018 Brand Film Fest selection. They have worked with brand clients including Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Coca-Cola, and the NHL.
Michael Kuhn, Greenpoint Pictures’ founding partner, said, “Logan and Josh are family. We’ve known each other for years and have worked together in one capacity or another for quite some time. Every time I watch a new piece of theirs, I’m moved.” Kuhn described the Roos Brothers as the industry’s “best-kept secret.”
Josh Roos related, “We’re already deep into some exciting projects, so it’s a fantastic start.” Logan Roos added, “I’ve been a part of the Greenpoint crew for years and we have made some amazing work together. We’re looking forward to this new and exciting chapter together as The Roos Brothers.”
Rom-Com Mainstay Hugh Grant Shifts To The Dark Side and He’s Never Been Happier
After some difficulties connecting to a Zoom, Hugh Grant eventually opts to just phone instead.
"Sorry about that," he apologizes. "Tech hell." Grant is no lover of technology. Smart phones, for example, he calls the "devil's tinderbox."
"I think they're killing us. I hate them," he says. "I go on long holidays from them, three or four days at at time. Marvelous."
Hell, and our proximity to it, is a not unrelated topic to Grant's new film, "Heretic." In it, two young Mormon missionaries (Chloe East, Sophie Thatcher) come knocking on a door they'll soon regret visiting. They're welcomed in by Mr. Reed (Grant), an initially charming man who tests their faith in theological debate, and then, in much worse things.
After decades in romantic comedies, Grant has spent the last few years playing narcissists, weirdos and murders, often to the greatest acclaim of his career. But in "Heretic," a horror thriller from A24, Grant's turn to the dark side reaches a new extreme. The actor who once charmingly stammered in "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and who danced to the Pointer Sisters in "Love Actually" is now doing heinous things to young people in a basement.
"It was a challenge," Grant says. "I think human beings need challenges. It makes your beer taste better in the evening if you've climbed a mountain. He was just so wonderfully (expletive)-up."
"Heretic," which opens in theaters Friday, is directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, co-writers of "A Quiet Place." In Grant's hands, Mr. Reed is a divinely good baddie — a scholarly creep whose wry monologues pull from a wide range of references, including, fittingly, Radiohead's "Creep."
In an interview, Grant spoke about these and other facets of his character, his journey... Read More