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Exclusive 'Warrior' Blu-Ray Clip: Behind The Fight

Posted 12/20/11 10:00 am EST by in DVD, Video


This writer's love for "Warrior" knows no bounds. (See exhibits A and B.) I firmly believe that if more people see it, they will jump on the bandwagon and agree that Nick Nolte deserves a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination.

Starting today (Dec. 20), "Warrior" is available on DVD/Blu-Ray combo and on Video on Demand and Digital Download. To celebrate the excellent release we bring you this exclusive commentary clip from the Blu-Ray featuring Maxmiliano Hernandez, who played trainer Colt Boyd in the film, and director/co-writer/producer Gavin O'Connor. Do yourselves a favor and see this film!

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'Warrior' Director Gavin O'Connor On Film's Ending: 'The Goal Was To Make It Surprising'

Posted 9/12/11 2:56 pm EST by in News


Even though it didn't dominate the box office over the weekend, "Warrior" is still a film worth talking about. In addition to the five reasons to see it that I mentioned last week, the film is surprising in all the right ways, one of them being the climactic fight and its outcome.

Without going into spoiler territory, when MTV News caught up with director and co-writer Gavin O'Connor, we asked him how he went about crafting the ending and deciding the fates of the two main characters (played by Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton) - both of whom you are rooting for to win.

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Five Reasons 'Warrior' Is Your Next Must-See Movie

Posted 9/9/11 10:29 am EST by in Five Reasons, Reviews


With the summer movie season officially wrapped, it's time to turn our filmgoing focus toward the generally more appealing fall fare. The first of this season's must-see movies is "Warrior" starring Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton and Nick Nolte, directed by Gavin O'Connor ("Miracle").

This film is about many things: honor, duty, love, family, but mainly it is the story of two brothers beaten down by bad luck and personal demons, who when left with no other options, enter a mixed martial arts tournament with the hope of being able to fulfill promises made to their loved ones. And O'Connor, who also co-wrote the film, pulled no punches (pun intended) in exposing audiences to the intense, gritty world of MMA.

Check out five reasons why this film is a must-see after the jump.

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'Born To Rock' Seeks Director For Fish-Out-Of-Water Roadie Movie

Posted 11/19/08 5:47 pm EST by in News


'Born to Rock'After shooting Ed Norton in "Pride and Glory," director Gavin O'Connor just wants to rock out.

His next film, which he co-wrote with producer Josh Fagin, is called "Born to Rock," and it's a twist on MTV's "Rock the Cradle," focusing on the progeny of a rock icon. Only instead of wanting to be like dear old dad, this rock spawn's idea of rebelling is to be conservative and go to college, until a misunderstanding derails his plans.

Based on Gordon Korman's novel, the lead in "Born to Rock" is a straight-laced guy named Leo Caraway, who's headed for Harvard until he's falsely accused of cheating on a test and loses his scholarship. He then learns that his father isn't the man who raised him, but is told his real dad is King Maggot, the noose-wearing singer of the legendary '80s punk band Purge (whose other members are guitarist Neb Nezzer, bassist Zach Ratzenburger, and drummer Max Plank). Read More...

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