We were sold on the concept that Ang Lee’s upcoming film, “Gemini Man,” would feature a de-aged Will Smith, in which the actor would be made to look like his ‘90s ‘Fresh Prince’ heyday, and that Paramount would show the film in 3D with a frame rate of 120fps.
Read more‘The Lighthouse': Robert Pattinson Being Campaigned as Lead Actor, Willem Dafoe as Supporting
Annabelle Attanasio’s ‘Mickey and the Bear' is an Under-the-Radar Gem
Now that a trailer has finally been released, I would like to heave your attention towards what will surely be one of the unsung gems of the movie year.
Read moreUSC Students Want John Wayne Exhibit Removed
Make no mistake about it: John Wayne was not, by any means, a bleeding heart liberal. However, given the shocking reaction from many this past week, stemming from old comments Wayne gave more than four decades ago, it seems like progressive millennials really thought The Duke was one of their own.
Read moreNetflix Opening ‘The Irishman’ on Broadway Due to Theater Chains' Refusal to Play the Movie
Netflix’s plan to theatrically release Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” has not gone according to plan. Theater chains such as AMC and Regal have refused to show the film due to the streaming giant’s decision to stream “The Irishman” just three weeks before it is released in theaters. It’s become such a headache to find theater chains willing to screen “The Irishman” that Netflix now intends to screen the film at a 1000-seat Broadway theater [via Deadline].
Read moreBrendan Gleeson to Play President Trump in ‘A Higher Loyalty'
A Donald Trump movie was bound to happen.
Read more‘Joker' Tops Box-Office With Record-Setting $93.5M Opening
This week saw the release of one of the years most anticipated films. In the shape of the Todd Phillips directed and Joaquin Phoenix starring, “Joker” from Warner Bros. The origin story of the comic worlds most famous villain, bowed to an enormous $93.5M (a figure which could rise when actuals are released tomorrow) and thus lifted it above the 93.8M “Justice League” made during its bow in 2017. Not only did the Venice golden lion winning film have the highest opening in October history (after last years Venom), but it also goes down as the fourth-highest total for an R rated film.
Read moreFirst ‘No Time to Die’ Poster Is Here and Daniel Craig Doesn't Look Too Excited
His face looks like it’s trying to tell us, with a giant sigh, “here we go again.”
Read moreSamuel L. Jackson on Scorsese's Marvel Criticism: ‘Everybody Doesn’t Like his Stuff Either'
Martin Scorsese’s recent anti-Marvel comments have already irked “Guardians of the Galaxy” writer-director James Gunn to no ends. However, now Samuel L. Jackson, who plays Nick Fury in the MCU movies, has doubled-down and actually criticized not only Scorsese’s comments but his movies as wel:
Read moreMichael Moore Calls ‘Joker’ a Masterpiece: ‘The Greater Danger to Society May Be If You Don’t See This Movie’
As you know, “Joker,” is now out in theaters and, despite the largest October opening ever ($93.5M), the reviews have been mixed for the Todd Phillips-directed movie. However, don’t despair friends, there are plenty of us that believe the film is indisputably great.
Read more‘Joker' Heading Toward $90M+ Opening
The CinemaScore for Joker has been revealed and the Joaquin Phoenix movie has earned a B+ which is not too bad for a movie that is supposed to polarize audiences. Audience ratings on IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic are phenomenal. What can I say? The people have spoken, as film critics try to wrestle with their own morals in their Joker reviews, moviegoers have responded in droves to Todd Phillips’ indisputably great movie, an arthouse shocker that has the power to change the way the industry thinks about what a “successful” movie is supposed to be like.
Read morePedro Almodovar’s ‘Pain & Glory’: One of the Best Movies of the Year
Pedro Almodovar’s “Pain and Glory” a meta-infused narrative about the trials and tribulations the director has endured over his life, is a knockout. Antonio Banderas won the Cannes Film festival’s Best Actor Prize by playing an openly gay film director looking back on his past, wondering where he stands in the present and worrying about what his future holds. Basically, Banderas was playing Almodóvar. The result is a meta-filled movie, but splattered with subtle hints about Almodovar’s personal life all over its sumptuously-lit frames.
Read moreJames Gunn is ‘Saddened' by Scorsese's Anti-Marvel Sentiments
Martin Scorsese’s recent anti-Marvel comments have irked “Guardians of the Galaxy” writer-director James Gunn to no ends. Gunn took to social media to say just how upset he was about Scorsese’s comments claiming that Marvel movies should not be considered cinema:
Read moreTheo's 2019 LFF Diary: ‘The King' and ‘Blackbird'
There’s a lot to admire in “The King,” director David Michod’s somewhat loose take on Shakespeare’s ‘Henriad’. From the ever-impressive Timothee Chalamet (once he gets over his early trouble with the British accent) to Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris’ wonderfully low-key performances.
Read moreJoel Coen's ‘Macbeth’ To Begin Filming In Early February - Starring Frances McDormand & Denzel Washington
Martin Scorsese Says Marvel Films Are “Theme Parks” And “Not Cinema”
According to a new interview with Empire magazine (via ScreenRant), it would appear that Martin Scorsese is not a fan of Marvel movies, like at all.
Read moreTrailer for ‘1917' Positions Sam Mendes' WWI Epic As a Potential Oscar Contender
Sam Mendes’ “1917” is being touted as a major best picture contender despite it not having been screened for critics yet. There were excellent reactions in regards to a test-screening which took place just a few weeks ago in New Jersey.
Read more‘Memory: The Origins of Alien’ Is A Fascinating Deep Dive Into A Sci-Fi/Horror Classic [Review]
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Ridley Scott‘s “Alien,” a cinematic behemoth that influenced the next four decades of science fiction and horror. And because of this milestone, many fan tributes will pour in, as will countless opinion pieces detailing its lasting impact. That being said, one cannot see a more thorough and invigorating dissection of the classic being released than “Memory: The Origins of Alien,” Alexandre O. Philippe’s feature-length analysis of the DNA that molded “Alien” into the horror masterpiece that it is known as today.
Is David Lynch Working on More ‘Twin Peaks’?
David Lynch’s last feature length film was 2006’s “Inland Empire.” That is, unless you count his TV series “Twin Peaks: The Return” as a “movie,” but we won’t delve too much into that since it should be part of a broader discussion that’s been tackled to death.
Read moreFirst Trailer for Clint Eastwood's ‘Richard Jewell' Takes Aim at FBI, Media
Clint Eastwood’s upcoming “Richard Jewell” is based on a “Vanity Fair” article written by journalist Marie Brenner, and adapted to the screen by talented screenwriter Billy Ray (“Captain Phillips,” “Shattered Glass”), Telling the story of an Atlanta security guard (Paul Walter Hauser) and how his heroic actions to stop the 1996 bombing turned him into a suspect, “Richard Jewell” now has a trailer and, clocking in at 2 minutes and change, it packs a wallop.
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Do you really think Ellison fired Gunn before he saw a rough cut of "Man of Tomorrow"? No chance. Clearly, whatever he saw didn't impress him.