Catherine Breillat Will Shoot Her, Possibly, Final Film Next Month

May 6, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

It looks like one of the great world filmmakers of the last 30+ years will be coming out of her unannounced retirement for, at least, one last film. Catherine Breillat has cast Léa Drucker for her upcoming L’été dernier (Last Summer).

TSPDT Updates Their 21st Century List

May 5, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

As far as I’m concerned this is the most comprehensive film list on the internet because there are no biases, just the data. Ask most critics/directors/historians and they would say that the list is reputable, especially the top 200.

CONFIRMED: Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Will Start Shooting in September With Whitaker, Blanchett, Pfeiffer and More

May 5, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

It’s been confirmed (via a Prod Weekly listing) that Forest Whitaker, Cate Blanchett, Jon Voight, Zendaya, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jessica Lange, and James Caan will all star in Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis.”

‘On the Count of Three’: Jerrod Carmichael's Messy Directorial Debut [Review]

May 5, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Childhood best friends form a suicide-pact in comedian Jerrod Carmichael’s feature-directing debut “On the Count of Three.”

Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor Will Score Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Bones & All’

May 5, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor will be scoring Luca Guadagnino’s Venice-bound film“Bones & All”.

The 10 Best Films Made By Directors Under 25

May 4, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Great films by directors under 25 are hard to come by. In fact, it was nearly impossible to find ten titles. But after some heavy research, I managed to concoct this list (originally written for IndieWire way back when).

Cannes 75 Schedule Leaks ..

May 4, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

You can always tell what films Cannes are confident about by how they place the competition titles on their schedule.

Sundance 2023 Will Be Both Virtual and In-Person

May 4, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

The Sundance Film Festival announced today that their 2023 edition will take place as a hybrid festival in Park City, Utah from January 19-29.

Is Comedy in Danger?

May 4, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Comedian Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage Tuesday night during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. This was part of the “Netflix Is a Joke Fest” and, wouldn’t you know it, Chris Rock was also performing.

‘Human Factors’: Sundance and Berlin Title is a Twisted, Haneke-inspired Treat [Review]

May 3, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

The shadow of Michael Haneke looms heavily in “Human Factors,” as French-German couple Nina (Sabine Timoteo) and Jan (Mark Waschke), tired of the advertising agency they co-own, take their kids Max and Emma to an idyllic off-season retreat for a seaside vacation.

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Wastes Sam Raimi’s Talents

May 3, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

I’m no Marvel Cinematic Universe megafan, but it really pains me to say that I did not at all like “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”

David Cronenberg Set to Shoot New Film, Titled ‘Shrouds’

May 3, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

In the last issue of french magazine Les Inrockuptibles, David Cronenberg confirms that he'll shoot a new feature film in march of 2023.

If You Loved ‘The Green Knight', These Games Might Be for You

May 3, 2022 John Torre

It was one of the most underrated cinematic releases of 2021. David Lowery's haunting retelling of the classic 14th-century poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, with Dev Patel stepping into the shoes of Gawain, was released to little fanfare.

Thoughts on ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Trailer?

May 2, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Warner Bros. decided to release the trailer for “auteur” Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling” and the whole thing is giving me weird vibes. It feels like I’ve seen this movie before.

Alex Garland’s ‘Men’ Gets Polarizing First Reactions

May 2, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

We were monitoring the absolutely polarizing test-screening reactions that Alex Garland’s “Men” was garnering in February and March. The film was said to be the writer-director’s most inaccessible movie yet.

Ken Loach Set to Shoot ‘The Old Oak’ This Month

May 2, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Ken Loach’s “The Old Oak” is set to start production this month. Here’s a synopsis:

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’: Rumors Continue About A Potential 2023 Release

May 2, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Ever since The Playlist’s Gregory Elwood’s tweeted a month ago that Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” might get pushed to 2023, I’ve been asking around to anyone who might have a better idea about what’s going on.

‘Memory': Yet Another IP-Derived Liam Neeson Actioneer

May 1, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

I tried real hard to finish Liam Neeson’s latest clunker, “Memory,” but I just couldn’t. This is one of his most forgettable movies, and that’s saying something.

How Were Casinos Portrayed in Movies Over the Years?

May 1, 2022 John Torre

Casinos and related gambling activities have played a big role in the worldwide cinema industry. This is from epic stories of gambling whizz-kids to action-packed tales of spies and their escapades.

‘The Forgiven’: Sex, Drugs and Murder in Morocco [Review]

April 30, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

I saw John Michael McDonagh’s “The Forgiven” at last year’s shortened Toronto International Film Festival. It’s a fine-as-it-goes adult drama set at a stunning resort in Morocco.

Telluride Lineup includes ‘The Debut,’ ‘Wild Horse Nine,’ ‘Tender Loving Care’ ‘Alpha Gang’ and ‘The Long Winter’

World Premieres will include Simon Stone’s “Elsinore,” Jesse Eisenberg’s “The Debut,” Mike Leigh’s “Tender Loving Care,” Andrew Haigh’s “A Long Winter,” and The Zellner’s “Alpha Gang.”

Monica Barbaro and Margaret Qualley in the Mix for Tom Holland’s Fred Astaire Biopic

The actresses being considered to play Adele Astaire — Fred’s older sister — in the Paul King-directed biopic are now down to Monica Barbaro and Margaret Qualley.

‘The Uprising’ Draws Negative Early Reactions — Not A Robin Hood Movie?

Andrew Garfield leads the peasant revolt in Paul Greengrass’ “The Uprising,” and the first reactions are mostly mixed-to-negative, which is unusual these days

Sandra Hüller to Play Male Writer in Maria Schrader’s ‘Work and Structure’

Hüller, known for her roles in “Anatomy of a Fall,” and “The Zone of Interest,” will take on the role of Wolfgang Herrndorf, who began recording his experiences after receiving a terminal brain tumor diagnosis.

‘The Runner,’ Starring Gal Gadot, Is One of 2026’s Worsty-Reviewed Films With a 9% on Rotten Tomatoes

“The Runner,” which is basically another riff on “Run Lola Run,” a movie centered on characters moving through a city, is getting some of the worst reviews of the year.

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3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC

This year’s 12th edition of the Scary Movies festival at Film at Lincoln Center premiered Ari Aster’s extended version of “Midsommar” this past Saturday.

Good/Great Movies That Don't Deserve Their “Rotten" Scores

These 31 titles clearly have their share of detractors — that’s why they’re “rotten” — and I expect some people to question a few of these picks. That’s fine. However, I believe most are strong films, worth reevaluating.

‘Dune: Part Three’ Reportedly “Blew Away" Warner Bros. With Rough 3-Hour Cut as New Teaser Stuns

Today, “Dune: Part Three” tickets went on sale, this time non-premium formats were made available, and it was all accompanied by a brand-new teaser—and the footage is stunning.

What is David Fincher’s Best Film? 100+ Critics Say, No Contest, It’s ‘Zodiac’

We managed to gather 118 ballots from critics, programmers, filmmakers, and scholars. Each was asked to submit a single title, the one they believe to be the best of Fincher’s filmography.

Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Glimpses of the Moon’ (Apparently) Starts Production This Month in Italy

Coppola has described “Glimpses” as a “strange 30s-style musical.” No cast has been announced. The film is a loose adaptation of Edith Wharton’s novel, “inspired” by Leo McCarey’s “The Awful Truth.”

Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ Tops the Best Films of the 1930s, According to 100+ Critics

We’ve gone through the decades. The ‘40s ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘2000s, and ‘2010s. — all revisited, argued over. Now, here are the results for the best films of the 1930s.

Critics Poll: ‘Citizen Kane' Named Best Film of the 1940s

The results are in, and according to critics, this decade filled with cinematic riches did not have a better film than Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane.” Nobody should be surprised by this result. “Citizen Kane” changed cinema forever.

Critics Poll: ‘Vertigo’ Named Best Film of the 1950s, Over 120 Participants

It was a closer race than anticipated, but Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” has topped our best of the ’50s poll, besting Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s “Singin’ in the Rain” by just two votes.

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