Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev is out of a medically-induced coma, according to the chairman of AFK Sistema’s board of directors. Zvyagintsev is in Germany undergoing treatment for a severe case of COVID-19.
Read moreAlfonso Cuaron Calls ‘Nightmare Alley’ a Masterpiece
Oscar winner and master filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón was a guest at the 16th annual Rome Film Festival.
Read more2022 Could Be A Landmark Year For Movies
Not to call it a day on 2021, but as I was compiling a rough draft to start writing my annual most anticipated movies list, I was struck by the sheer volume of potentially great movies we might be getting next year.
Read more‘Passing’: Rebecca Hall’s Bold Directorial Debut Tackles Race and Sexuality in 1920s New York [Review]
Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut, “Passing,” is an adaptation of Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel of the same name. It’s a ballsy first film, a black and white melodrama that relies more on the hidden truths of its characters than any kind of formal plot. The motives of every character in this film can be questioned.
Read moreDel Toro Has Spoken
It’s nice to see Guillermo del Toro giving his stamp of approval to Ridley Scott’s already under-appreciated “The Last Duel.” I still stand by my belief that if enough Oscar voters watch this movie then Ben Affleck, Jodie Comer and the film itself have a chance at getting nominated.
Read more‘Dune’ Headed Towards $38 Million Opening Weekend
Denis Villeneuve’s film took home $12 million on Friday night, plus $5 million on Thursday previews. It is now estimated to open with a $38 million weekend.
Read moreAdam McKay's ‘Don’t Look Up' Being Slowly Unveiled to Critics
Adam McKay’s “Don’t Look Up” test-screened around a dozen times this year. That is unheard of. It’s not that Netflix had doubts about the film, a political satire about global warming, no, rather the reactions at these screenings were universally positive. Audiences will probably dig “Don’t Look Up,” but will critics?
Read more‘House of Gucci’ Screening For Press on November 4th
They’ve been hiding this one long enough, but Ridley Scott’s “House of Gucci” is finally ready to be unveiled to the press on November 4th. I got my invite. My initial reservations for the film have gone away, I’m ready for the satirical shlock and terrible Italian accents. Ridley Scott, Gaga, Pacino, Driver, Leto. Bring it on.
Alec Baldwin Accidentally Shoots and Kills Crew Member on Movie Set; Who Loaded the Gun With a Real Bullet?
By now you’ve heard of the tragic events that occurred on the New Mexico set of a movie called “Rust” starring Alec Baldwin. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed after a prop gun misfired. Baldwin fired it with an actual live round.
Read more‘The French Dispatch’ Plays Like Wes Anderson on Steroids [Review]
Wes Anderson’s style is as recognizable as they come. No other filmmaker could come up with the minutiae attention-to-detail he delivers in “The French Dispatch.” The problem is that this anthology of short stories, which just premiered at Cannes, feels like Anderson on steroids.
Read moreBad Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ Test-Screens ..
A test-screening for Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming Elvis biopic (06.03.22) occurred last night. As of now, I have no reactions to give you.
Read morePaul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Licorice Pizza’ Was Screened For A Select Few Critics
‘Many Saints of Newark’ Continued …
We don’t go on posting rumours or innuendo on this site. That’s just not how we operate. There’s always a vetting of sources process that comes into the equation, like any credible journalism.
Read moreCritics Poll: Jane Campion’s ‘The Power of the Dog’ Named Best Film of 2021 So Far By Over 50 Critics
A quick poll of over 50 critics was conducted by yours truly over the weekend.
Read moreThe Best Jungle Movies of All Time
When sorting through the various themes of movies, one that can be particularly fun is jungle-themed movies. These tend to include a whole lot of action, perhaps some laughs and some great casts. What this means is that you can find a little something for everyone under this umbrella. But which are the best jungle movies? Here’s a closer look at some of the best jungle movies of all time, which could be perfect for your next date night at home, movie night with the kids, or that perfect flick to watch with friends.
Read more‘Wisteria’: David Lynch’s Mysterious Mini-Series No Longer Attached to Netflix
It seemed as though David Lynch was getting back at work with a mysterious new project and a rumor back in March hinting that Lynch was partnering with Netflix for an upcoming limited series.
Read more‘The French Dispatch’ Needs a Rewatch
Wes Anderson’s ”The French Dispatch” world premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this past July, it was met with mostly positive reviews, but it definitely felt, to my eyes, at least, like a step back for Anderson. But, like all of his films, I have this nagging feeling it’ll play much better on subsequent viewings. Thus, a press screening awaits me this evening — I am very excited to revisit this one. As it currently stands, “The French Dispatch” has a 78 on Metacritic and is 77% on Rotten Tomatoes. It opens on Friday.
‘Fauci’ Controversy Leads Rotten Tomatoes to Temporarily Halt Audience Reviews
Millions of Americans are deeply grateful for Dr. Fauci, especially for his leadership in the early days of the pandemic, but many started to grow more cynical about not just the doctor but the system itself.
Read more‘The Wire’ Named Best TV Series of the 21st Century By BBC Critics Poll
One of the most complicated critics polls this site has had to put together was the Best TV Shows of the 2010s. Mostly due to a lack of knowing many television critics. We had to go the extra mile to find them, and that we did. I found close to 100 and below were the results:
Read more‘Dune': Denis Villeneuve's Ambitious and Visually Stunning Sci-Fi Opera Feels Like Half A Movie
Denis Villeneuve is a director that I've adamantly followed since the beginning of his career in Quebec. It took a while for him to finally hit it big. In 2010 he released what is still his best movie, “Incendies”.
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Malkovich, a two-time Oscar nominee, fought back tears while the audience cheered him, which has become a first-stop tradition to kick-start an Oscar campaign — tears need to be shed!