This is a before/after screenshot of Rotten Tomatoes’ purge of “troll” user reviews for “Captain Marvel,” which led to the review aggregate site deleting, from what I was told, close to half of the reviews they deemed to be by “trolls” of the Marvel film. The user score went from 32% to 60% due to the actions that were taken. Actual critic tomato-meter seems unchanged.
What is Happening with David Fincher's Movie Career?
David Fincher, currently in Austin for SXSW, has been endlessly promoting his animated oddity “Love, Death and Robots” (premiering on Netflix, 3.15), an “anthology animated short series made by different artists from around the world.” This is his first public appearance, that I can think of, since he had his sequel to “World War Z” scrapped by Paramount earlier this month.
Read moreCelebrating Anton Yelchin's 30th Birthday
The late Anton Yelchin would have celebrated his 30th birthday today.
Read moreDespite Death of Freddie Mercury at the end of “Bohemian Rhapsody," sequel being discussed
Don't get greedy now.
Read moreHow Nerd Culture Destroyed American Cinema
“Captain Marvel” has so far made, since Wednesday, close to $155M domestically, not to mention $455M worldwide. This is yet another spring success for Marvel, as practically at the same time last year, “Black Panther” was nearing record-breaking domestic box office receipts.
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2020 Congressional Candidate Calls For Government Legislation In Response to Negative “Captain Marvel" Reviews
Last week, negative comments for “Captain Marvel” led internet review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes to remove their audience scores across the website. This caused a major firestorm across the industry. I wrote:
Read moreDoc Backlash; Michael Jackson Ban Happening on Radio, Television and, Even, Museums.
A total freakout is happening over the unsubstantiated Michael Jackson sex-abuse doc “Leaving Neverland,” including radio stations banning Jackson’s songs, The Simpsons axing their MJ episode, and his statue being taken down at the British Museum.
Read moreIt Looks Like the Venice Film Festival Will Also Ban Netflix Movies in Their 2019 Lineup
Eric Kohn has an interesting report in IndieWire about the Netflix-Cannes issue. However, before we get into that topic, he lays out the cards for us, in terms of this year’s upcoming festival, and, as mentioned of WoR, not only is Scorsese’s “The Irishman” a potential competition title, but there’s also a new untitled Noah Baumbach starring Adam Driver and Scarlet Johansson, Steven Soderbergh’s “The Laundromat,” and Joshua and Benny Safdies’ A24-produced “Uncut Gems,”
Read moreJulianne Moore Reveals She Was Fired From “Can You Ever Forgive Me?" During Rehearsals
Melissa McCarthy was perfectly cast in Marielle Heller “Can You Ever Forgive Me?,” an Oscar-nominated role that also happened to be the best performance of her career. In the film she played biographer Lee Israel, who had a knack for forging celeb letters in the early ‘90s.
Read moreReport: Marvel/Disney Working on “X-Men vs Avengers" Movie
The Disney/Fox deal is expected to close and be confirmed later this month. This give Marvel Studios total authority in bringing the X-Men into the MCU, imagine the monetary possibilities … they’re endless. I presume crossover projects are being planned.
Read moreDirector Peter Bogdanovich on working with Cher on "Mask": “She Can’t Act; She won Best Actress at Cannes Because I Shot Her Very Well. "
Peter Bogdanovich’s peak streak of films in the 70s happened with 1971’s “The Last Picture Show,” 1972’s “What’s Up Doc,” and 1973’s “Paper Moon.” Ever since then? Nothing worth shouting about, some out and out disasters and a couple of victorious successes such as 1985’s “Mask” starring Cher.
Read moreTerminator 6 Budget Reportedly at $160-$200 Million
People are underestimating the potential of Tim Miller’s upcoming Terminator movie, a sort of back-to-the-basics approach by producer James Cameron and Miller to bring the franchise back to its glory days (the first two films). Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton are back. What more do you need? Also, don’t, for a second, think Cameron is the mastermind behind the whole film; Yes, Miller is credited as director but you very much need to see this film as a directorial duet. Cameron and Miller are the co-directors.
Read more‘Colorism' Backlash: Critics Saying Will Smith Too Light-Skinned to Play Serena Williams’ Father in Movie
A new film by the title of “King Richard” is now facing allegations of “colorism,” with critics saying that Will Smith, set to play Venus and Serena Williams’ father in the film, doesn’t have a dark-enough skin tone to play Richard Williams.
Read moreChristopher Nolan’s Latest Described As “Romantic Thriller"; ‘North By Northwest’ Meets ‘Inception’
There aren’t many directors that, just by their name associated with a movie, can bring audiences into theaters. There’s Quentin Tarantino, Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Clint Eastwood, and, of course, Christopher Nolan.
Read moreMark Hamill on Disney's “Star Wars" Trilogy: They Are Doing A Good Job of Killing the Past
Ah yes, Mr. Mark Hamill is at it yet again. He’s currently promoting his latest project “Knightfall,” but was asked , again, about the bewilderment that was “The Last Jedi,” even 14 months since its release.
Read more“Green Book" Box Office Surging After Oscar Win, 121.4% Boost From Last Week
It’s been exactly a week since Green Book won the Best Picture Oscar, in addition to Best Original Screenplay and a Best Supporting Actor trophy for Mahershala Ali, and the film is having a resurgence at the box-office.
Read moreRoseanne Unloads on Christine Blasey Ford and Kamala Harris: “They’re pretending that they didn’t go to trade sexual favors for money. I know a ho when I see one.”
Roseanne Barr’s off-the-rails interview on Candace Owen’s radio show will likely cause a stir. In it she calls the creators of the #MeToo movement “hos” and attacks Sen. Kamala Harris and Christine Blasey Ford.
Read more‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Star Michelle Yeoh: ‘Let’s Not Nominate’ Movies for Awards Based on ‘Gender or Diversity’
Here's an undisputed fact: The studio and independent system is white-male dominated, all of this hoopla that black and female filmmakers deserved to have their fair share of 2018 awards is quite simply overreaching and a form of virtue signaling on the part of film critics. It’s quite simple, really, the odds are heavily stacked for white male directors making the best films of the year.
Read moreJohnny Depp Sues Amber Heard With $50M Defamation Suit
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s ongoing public feud, which has hit the three-year mark this year, has led to Depp finally suing his ex-wife and “Aquaman” actress for $50 million for defamation.
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While James L. Brooks teased last year that "we'll soon be seeing" Jack Nicholson, 89, act again, and that he was "reading scripts," that idea has now been shut down by his close friend Michael Douglas, 82.