His films may not have always impressed the critics, but they helped define a specific era of genre filmmaking — he was a product of his time and certainly made a mark.
Read moreChristopher Nolan Visits Criterion Closet, Names the Films That Shaped Him, Including ‘Malcolm X,’ ‘Lost Highway,’ and ‘The Player’
Here’s Christopher Nolan visiting the Criterion Closet. The video is less than five minutes long, but somehow he manages to walk away with 16 titles that have shaped his artistic sensibilities
Read more‘The Odyssey’ Eyes $80M+ Second Weekend With a Stunning 31% Drop
This coming weekend is looking strong for Nolan’s massive epic. The numbers I’m hearing point to an $80M–$85M second frame — if the higher end is reached, that would be just a 31% drop.
Read moreJacques Audiard Sets Next Film ‘La Nuit ravagée,’ a Horror Movie for Netflix
The streaming goamt has greenlit Audiard’s “La Nuit ravagée,” based on the acclaimed horror novel by Jean-Baptiste Del Amo. The film will be a French-language Netflix original.
Read moreFirst Trailer: ‘Blade Runner 2099’ Reveals Hunter Schafer and Michelle Yeoh in Amazon’s Upcoming Series
This one was shot in 2024. Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer lead Amazon/MGM’s “Blade Runner 2099.” Yeoh signed on to play the role of Olwyn, and Hunter Schafer was cast in the lead role as Cora.
Read moreMike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ Skipped Venice After Offered Out-of-Competition Slot
If you remember, Leigh’s “Hard Truths” had also been rejected by Venice in 2024, as well as Cannes, and the filmmaker wasn’t shy about saying so during the film’s press run.
Read moreBrad Bird Says ‘1906’ Could Finally Happen as an Eight-Episode Limited Series
Now that Brad Bird has made “Ray Gunn,” a 30-year passion project plagued by delays and studio switcheroos, will he finally get to realize “1906”?
Read moreWerner Herzog’s ‘Bucking Fastard’ Debuts Wild First Clip Ahead of Venice Premiere
We now have our first clip from “Bucking Fastard,” which is set to screen in Competition at Venice this September, and it’s certainly a curiosity.
Read moreTi West’s ‘Ebenezer’ Releases First Trailer With Johnny Depp as Scrooge
Here’s the trailer, which arrives just as Depp made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con. He seems to be having a ball playing the character—but will we have as much fun watching the movie?
Read moreMatt Damon Teases The Daniels’ New Sci-Fi Movie as ‘The Breakfast Club’ Meets ‘Inception’ Meets Anime Meets John Oliver
Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan’s next sci-fi movie is supposed to start shooting a few weeks from now, for now, it goes by the working title “Thasnagar.”
Read moreParker Finn’s ‘Possession’ Remake Starts Filming With Margaret Qualley Channeling Isabelle Adjani — Shot in 35mm
Yep, they’re going through with it. A film that absolutely does not demand a remake is, in fact, being remade. This is as bad as Robert Downey Jr.’s plans to remake Hitchcock’s “Vertigo.”
Read moreLuca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ Sets December 2026 Oscar-Qualifying Run Before 2027 Release
Sources close to the movie claim that Neon is “bullish” on “Artificial’s” awards prospects, believing it “should at least feature in the awards conversation.” So, when is it actually coming out?
Read moreVenice Film Festival Chief on One Female Director in Competition: “She’s the Only One We Found of Adequate Quality”
Two major talking points have emerged from this morning’s Venice lineup announcement. The first is the lack of Hollywood titles. The second is the lack of female filmmakers.
Read more‘Supergirl’ Hits Digital Next Tuesday, Only Four Weeks Since Release
“Supergirl” has grossed $70M domestically and $120M worldwide against a budget reported to be anywhere between $170M and $186M. It’s turned into a problem for James Gunn’s DCU.
Read moreDarren Aronofsky Wants $15M to Build an AI-Powered Film Studio
Aronofsky is raising capital for Primordial Soup, an AI-focused studio he founded to develop films and storytelling projects built around generative AI. He needs $15M to make his wish come true.
Read moreZach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Has A New Trailer, Six Weeks From Release
Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” reboot, which has tested very well, now has a new trailer. It looks like a frenetic banger—a great way to whet our appetites for September’s most anticipated movie.
Read moreVenice Film Festival 2026 Lineup: Lee Chang-dong, Martin McDonagh, Werner Herzog, Lance Oppenheim and Danny Boyle Lead Competition for Golden Lion
The general consensus this morning is that the lineup for the 83rd Venice Film Festival is underwhelming. It’s such an odd year, with the same challenges as Cannes in locking Hollywood titles.
Read moreRidley Scott’s ‘Treasure Island’ Lands at Sony, Hugh Jackman Set to Star
A few weeks ago, Ridley Scott told Empire magazine that his adaptation of “Treasure Island,” starring Hugh Jackman, was his top priority—provided he could find a studio willing to finance it.
Read moreBenicio Del Toro and Ben Stiller to Star in Mike Judge’s ‘Protective Custody’ for Apple TV
While we await Mike Judge’s next film—which may or may never happen—he has lined up a new project at Apple TV+ and managed to secure two major stars as his leads.
Read moreCasey Affleck’s ‘Company’ Tipped for Venice, Starring Nick Nolte, Ben Mendelsohn and Scoot McNairy
“Company” marks Affleck’s third feature as a director, following the 2010 mockumentary “I’m Still Here” and 2019’s “Light of My Life,” which had its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival.
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