The Cannes Film Festival is supposed to happen on May 12th which is exactly 8 weeks from now. Now, think about that … will the hysteria-filled and panic-wheeling Wuhan virus be contained by then? Is it realistic to think that we will all be back to a sort of normalcy by May 12th? Fat chance. But don’t say that to Cannes organizers who just released another defiantly brave statement that, as we speak, the show is scheduled to go on.
Read moreSean Durkin's Excellent ‘The Nest' Gets Bought By IFC Films
Sean Durkin’s follow-up to his acclaimed 2011 feature “Martha Marcy May Marlene” premiered at Sundance in January to, mostly, positive reviews. And yet, nobody bought it for distribution, I figured that would probably happen at Cannes where I was told it would be part of the Un Certain regard selection.
Read moreMore Than a Third of Americans Believe That Movie Theaters Should Close Due to Coronavirus
A Morning Consult and The Hollywood Reporter report, which surveyed more than 2000 U.S. adults, says that more than 38% of Americans support the closures of movie theaters due to the Wuhan virus outbreak.
Read moreDisney Postpones Release of ‘Mulan,’ ‘The New Mutants’ and ‘Antlers’
More postponements as Disney has decided to delay the releases of “Mulan,” “The New Mutants,” and “Antlers” due to Wuhan virus concerns. A predictable set of events as today has been a game-changing day in the country as numerous schools, and businesses suspended activities for the foreseeable future. Not to mention Tom Hanks and Justin Trudeau having been quarantined for the virus.
Read more‘Soul': Pixar's Latest Has Jamie Foxx's Jazz Musician Scrambling to Find Home [Trailer]
At one point in time, specifically from 1995 to 2010, Pixar could do absolutely no wrong, it seemed like they were releasing classic after classic, and seemed unbeatable in the animation game. What else would call a stretch which included "Finding Nemo,” “WALL-E,” “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “Up!” “Monsters Inc,” and the first three “Toy Story” movies?
Read more‘Fast 9' Pushed Back A Year to Summer 2021 Release Date Amid Coronavirus Fears
“Fast 9” has had its release date pushed back by a year to an April 2021 release. .
Read more‘A Quiet Place Part II' Release Delayed Due to Coronavirus
Another domino fell in the movie industry today as the release of John Krasinski’s much-anticipated horror-sequel “A Quiet Place Part II,” which was set to be released on March 20th, has been delayed to an undetermined date due to Covid-19 Coronavirus fears.
Read moreTom Hanks and Rita Wilson Test Positive For Coronavirus
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Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison. That was Judge Burke’s ruling on Wednesday morning in New York City for his recent rape and criminal sexual assault convictions.
Read moreCannes President “Optimistic” Fest Will Take Place If Epidemic Reaches Its Peak in March
The Cannes Film Festival has been defiant these last few weeks, what with an impending cancelation looming large over the fest, due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus. The organizers have been continuing on with their work. There even was an April 16th announcement set forth to reveal the lineup for the 2020 edition. Otherwise, word has been hush-hush around the campfire over Cannes’ fate.
Read moreDavid Lynch Working on a Netflix Limited Series Starring Naomi Watts and Laura Dern?
It’s been 3 years since David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks: The Return” changed the TV landscape forever and 14 years since Lynch’s last feature-length film, 2006’s “Inland Empire.”
Read moreClaire Denis Defends Roman Polanski's Best Director Win at the Césars
It was just 10 days ago that filmmaker Claire Denis presented the controversial Cesar for Best Director to “An Officer and A Spy” helmer Roman Polanski. We all know what happened next, with “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” actress Adèle Haenel walking out of the ceremony in protest of Polanski’s win.
Read more‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always': Abortion Drama Is One of the Best Movies of the Year So Far [Review]
Director Eliza Hittman made good on the promise of her excellent 2018 films “Beach Rats” by delivering the thoroughly gripping “Never Rarely Sometimes Always,” the best movie I saw at Sundance 2020.
Read moreThe Case for Woody Allen's Innocence
This past weekend’s announcement that Hachette publishing was dropping Woody Allen’s memoir “A Propos of Nothing” did not sit very well with me.
Read moreLegendary Actor Max von Sydow Passes Away at Age 90
According to Paris Match, Legendary Swedish actor Max von Sydow has passed away at the age of 90.
Read more‘Big Time Adolescence’: A Mixed Bag Saved By Pete Davidson's Excellent Turn [Review]
Once high school is over, there are a lot of decisions to be made about the future. Not every 17-year-old flourishes beyond that, it’s already an egregious task to give to someone so young, choose the path that will likely be the next 40 years of your life.
Read more‘Onward' is Tops With $40 Million Debut; Ben Affleck-Led ‘The Way Back' Opens at #3
Disney and Pixar’s latest original “Onward” delivered solidly if a bit below expectations amid Coronavirus concerns, as “The Invisible Man” holds strong.
Read moreItalian Movie Theaters Will Remain Open With A Rule Requiring Audiences to Sit Three Seats Apart
The Italian government is trying its best to have movie theaters remain open.
Read moreKelly Reichardt Says Tarantino's ‘Once Upon A Time in Hollywood' of Being ‘Too Macho'
Director Kelly Reichardt, bless her maverick heart, is one of the great American filmmakers of the last ten years, what with a track record that speaks for itself ("Wendy and Lucy," "Meek's Cutoff," "Certain Woman") and a contemplative, minimalist and distinctive style that is meant to isolate mainstream audiences.
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Scott says it could be “the highest budget film” of his career” before accounting for tax incentives.” If Scott isn’t bullsh*tting here, and lord knows he might be, that would put the cost in the $200M+ range.