18th Mar2026

The Filmmaker’s Podcast #497: Bart Layton on his film ‘Crime 101’

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast […]

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23rd Feb2026

‘Crime 101’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Nick Nolte, Monica Barbaro, Jennifer Jason Leigh | Written by Bart Layton, Don Winslow | Directed by Bart Layton Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo and Halle Berry co-star in this enjoyable L.A. crime thriller from writer-director Bart Layton (American Animals). Adapted from the novella by Don Winslow […]

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12th Sep2018

‘American Animals’ Review

by Jak-Luke Sharp

Stars: Evan Peters, Blake Jenner, Barry Keoghan, Jared Abrahamson, Ann Dowd, Spencer Reinhard, Warren Lipka, Eric Borsuk, Chas Allen, Betty Jean Gooch | Written and Directed by Bart Layton A few months ago in the midst of the turmoil that is Film Twitter, a question was asked: “What is the quintessential American film?” Inevitably the […]

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17th Apr2018

New trailer for ‘American Animals’

by Phil Wheat

American Animals is the extraordinary and thrilling true story of four friends who brazenly attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in U.S. history. Written and directed by Bart Layton (The Imposter) and starring Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner, Jared Abrahamson, Ann Dowd and Udo Kier, the film is released in UK […]

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