Penn Badgley Movies And TV Shows

But, plot twist, he’s not prepping for a hot date. Instead, he’s trying to look less like the guy who just offed his entire family. As the police connect the dots, they realize another family met a similar grim fate in New Jersey. The plot thickens with whispers of a roaming serial killer.

Easy A

“Easy A (2010)” (or as the cool kids write, “easy A”) is a 2010 teen rom-com, with a dash of Scarlet Letter seasoning. Yep, you heard it – inspired a bit by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1850 literary classic. The director’s chair had Will Gluck’s name on it, and Bert V.

Royal brought words to life on paper. The Penn Badgley movies got a star-studded lineup: Emma Stone leading the pack, a stellar supporting Easy A movie cast including Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson, and (surprise!) Amanda Bynes in her final film appearance. Location scouts chose Screen Gems studios and scenic Ojai, California, for the backdrop.

Released on September 17, 2010, “Easy A” became the cool kid on the block – bagging positive reviews and netting a whopping $75 million on a lean $8 million budget. Emma’s performance was so spectacular that she snagged a Golden Globe nomination. Plus, the flick was crowned Best Comedy at the Critics’ Choice Awards.

Margin Call

“Margin Call” is a 2011 drama that’s like “24” but for Wall Street – it unfolds over 24 hours during the dramatic kick-off of the 2007-2008 financial meltdown. Directed and penned by J. C. Chandor (who incidentally popped his feature film directing cherry with this), the movie dives into the frenzy of a group of bankers staring into the financial abyss.

If you’re wondering about the name, “Margin Call (2011)” is a snazzy finance term that, in simple terms, means “Hey, investor! Your assets just tanked. Time to cough up more collateral.” The film boasts a powerhouse ensemble, including Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany, and Zachary Quinto (who also wore his producer’s hat, thanks to his company, Before the Door Pictures).

Distributors Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions pushed it into theaters, and audiences were treated to a story partially inspired by Chandor’s own money moves in NYC, just before the financial sky fell. Fun fact: Chandor’s dad was an investment banker.

Talk about writing what you know! Before hitting theaters, Penn Badgley movie critics gave it a thumbs up. After its big-screen debut, the accolades rolled in. Detroit Film Critics Society gave it nods, and its screenplay scooped up a few awards and nominations – including an Oscar nom for Best Original Screenplay.

Greetings from Tim Buckley

“Greetings from Tim Buckley” is a 2012 flick directed by the talented Daniel Algrant. Who’s starring, you ask? Our friend from earlier, Penn Badgley, and the charming Imogen Poots. It’s not your typical father-son bonding tale. Nope, it’s all about Jeff Buckley navigating the towering musical shadow of his late dad, Tim.

Imagine a son prepping to belt out his father’s iconic tunes and dealing with all the feels that come with it. Greetings from Tim Buckley (2012) movie and other Penn Badgley Movies took their first bow at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2012 and critics were like, “Not bad!”

The general audience got their popcorn and sat down for this musical rollercoaster on May 3, 2013, with Penn Badgley singing in Greetings from Tim Buckley, but only in select theatres. Talk about exclusive!

Cymbeline

“Cymbeline (2014)” is now doubling up as “Anarchy“, an American crime thriller that’s a far cry from the bard’s Elizabethan stage. Is the man shaking the Shakespearean cocktail? Michael Almereyda, who wrote, produced, and directed this ride. Headlining the film, we’ve got Ethan Hawke, Ed Harris, Milla Jovovich, John Leguizamo, and Dakota Johnson.

But here’s the twist: instead of royal courts, think roaring motorcycles and leather jackets. Dive into a turf war between some corrupt cops and a mean biker gang. The biker king, short on heirs, wants his daughter to marry some regal biker dude to keep the royal oil running in the family engine.

But, the new queen on the block has a devious plan: off with the king and his daughter, and prop her son as the new biker boss. The cherry on top? The princess biker has eloped with a broke biker beau, much to Daddy’s chagrin. Talk about drama on wheels!

Adam Green’s Aladdin

Adam Green decided he wasn’t busy enough, so he wrote, directed, and starred in his flick, “Adam Green’s Aladdin (2016)”. It’s like the Arabian Nights tale we know and love, but toss in some smartphones and modern dilemmas. Alia Shawkat, Natasha Lyonne, Jack Dishel, everyone’s favorite ’90s kid Macaulay Culkin, and Nicole LaLiberte.

This ain’t your average magic lamp tale; it dives deep into today’s tech craze, big brother governments, good ol’ greed, and of course, some heart-throbbing love. But here’s the kicker: part of its budget came from fans through Kickstarter.

Adam and crew turned summer 2014 into a cinematic adventure. And on April 15, 2016, everyone could kick back, hit ‘play’ on their devices, and journey to Adam’s Agrabah from the comfort of their couches! How’s that for a modern-day fairytale?

Do Over

“Do Over” is this fun American sitcom whipped up by Kenny Schwartz and Rick Wiener. Think of it as a grown man’s fantasy ticket back to those awkward school dances and first zits.

Running on The WB from September to December 2002, the show had Penn Badgley leading the childhood-revisit parade. So, if you ever wished to redo those childhood blunders, this show’s your jam!

The Bedford Diaries

“The Bedford Diaries“, a drama from the brilliant minds of Tom Fontana and Julie Martin, hit the screens on March 29, 2006, courtesy of The WB. But don’t get too attached, because the curtain fell after its first season on May 10, 2006. By May 18, it was clear: no encore for this drama.

But here’s some juicy behind-the-scenes tea: Just before its debut, The WB tried a little “look what you can’t have” tactic. They teased viewers with some… let’s call it “spicier” content from the pilot episode on their website – content that was a tad too hot for regular TV. By the time the episode aired, those risqué scenes were snipped out. Ah, the old bait and switch!