I’m not saying “Thor: Love and Thunder” will be a bad movie, having enjoyed “Thor: Ragnarok,” I have high expectations, but it’s laughable the way Disney unveils these Marvel movies in advance to a “select few” critics.
Read more‘Elvis’ Oscar Odds Are Unpredictable
It’s very hard to assess where Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” is positioned in the Oscar race. It currently has a 63 Metascore and an 81 on Rotten Tomatoes.
Read moreFrancis Ford Coppola Wanted ‘Tetro’ in Cannes Competition
There have been plenty of words written about the peculiar background of Francis Ford Coppola’s “Apocalypse Now” getting into Cannes.
Read more‘The Black Phone’: Horror Gem Relies on Atmospheric Dread [Review]
Here’s a dirty little secret most film snobs will never admit to, let alone even dare think about: Marvel movie directors are actually quite talented.
Read moreTaika Waititi’s ‘Next Goal Wins’ Will Finally Be Released This Fall
The Goonies Is an ‘80s Classic, But Check Out These Alternatives
Most people grew up with a selection of memorable movies that accompanied them throughout their childhood.
Read moreOfficial: Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’ Coming in 2023
Yorgos Lanthimos’ much anticipated tackling of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is not going to get released this year.
Read moreSteven Spielberg’s ‘The Fablemans’ Set For November 11th Release Date
You can tell the folks at Universal Pictures are very confident with what they have in Steven Spielberg’s latest film “The Fabelmans.”
Read moreWhat to Expect at Telluride ‘22
The Telluride Film festival won’t announce its lineup until the day prior, but there are a lot of clues hinting at what might possibly make it.
Read moreEthan Coen’s ‘Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind’ Plays Like a YouTube Collage [Review]
I caught Ethan Coen's documentary “Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind” at Cannes last month. The film is being produced and distributed by A24.
Read moreNo, Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ Won’t Be Doing Festivals
Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio screened new footage at the Annecy Animation Festival this week.
Read more‘Elvis’: Baz Luhrmann’s Stylishly Maddening Ode to The King [Review]
“Elvis” is not the train wreck many will have you believe. Baz Luhrmann’s biopic is a flashy, and does make you feel pummelled by the end of its 159 minute runtime, but it’s not unworthy.
Read moreLukas Dhont’s ‘Close’ Wins Best Film at Sydney Film Festival
Here we go … This will probably be one of many festival prizes that Lukas Dhont’s “Close” will be getting on its way to an inevitable Best International Film Oscar nod.
Read moreWoody Allen Reportedly Shooting His Next Movie This Fall; Dark Drama Akin to ‘Match Point’
I’m hearing that Woody Allen is close to shooting his next film in Paris, possibly in October. It was supposed to start production in Early winter, but casting took longer than previewed.
Read more‘Oppenheimer’ Teaser Coming in July?
As is the tradition for many upcoming Christopher Nolan movies, a teaser tends to be snuck into one of the bigger summer blockbusters a year prior to release.
Read moreThe Best Bollywood Movies Of 2022
Since motion pictures have become more mainstream, every year is an exciting period to look forward to new movies.
Read moreThe Best of Pixar …
With the release of Pixar’s underwhelming 26th feature, “Lightyear,” there’s enough reason to look back on not just the former glory days of the Disney-backed animated company.
Read moreBaz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ Has a 4-Hour Director’s Cut
It’s Elvis week and Baz Luhrmann’s biopic of the legendary singer is being released this Friday. It will be divisive, but I really liked it. It’s a maddening work of art and probably Luhrmann’s best film since “Moulin Rouge.”
Read moreSamuel L. Jackson is Pissed That He’s Never Gotten Oscar Respect
Samuel L. Jackson has only had one Oscar nomination in his career (a supporting actor nod for Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction”) — how can that be?
Read moreOscars: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Should Be Taken Very Seriously
The weekend box-office for “Top Gun: Maverick” dropped just 15 percent, adding another $44 million to its domestic tally. That's the second-highest fourth weekend behind only “Avatar” with $50 million.
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