Tarik Saleh’s taut, tense and terrific thriller “Boy From Heaven” was picked up today by Samuel Goldwyn for US distribution. Sweden’s Oscar entry is set in Egypt and has been renamed “Cairo Conspiracy.” An early 2023 release is planned, don’t miss this one.
Read moreLAFCA Switch to Gender Neutral Categories Had “A Lot of Dissent” From Members
A24’s ‘Close’ Released in France to Very Average Reviews
Lukas Dhont’s “Close” will probably nab an inevitable Best International Film nomination. It’s the kind of film that is not in the least bit “high-brow” and can win the hearts of mainstream audiences and voters.
Read moreSteven Spielberg Wants to Make a Western
Lynne Ramsay and Jennifer Lawrence Team-Up For ‘Die, My Love,’ Produced by Martin Scorsese
Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ Released Exactly Three Years Ago Today
In late September 2019, I made the six-hour trek to catch “The Irishman” world premiere at the New York Film Festival.
Read moreHenry Selick Throws Some Shade at Tim Burton
Henry Selick’s fascinating interview with the AV Club, published today, has Selick coming off as slightly bitter towards Tim Burton. I don’t blame him.
Read moreCannes: Xavier Dolan Threatened Jurors to Not Give the Palme d’Or to ‘Carol’
I had written a bit about this a while ago, but more interesting tidbits have emerged from the Carol/Dolan/Cannes story.
Read moreLanthimos Starts Filming ‘AND,’ Which Means He Might Release Two Films in 2023
Luca Guadagnino Calls Cronenberg’s ‘Crimes of the Future’ the Best Movie of 2022
The great people over at MovieMaker interviewed Luca Guadagnino, it’s really an excellent talk. However, I loved one tidbit that I absolutely want to share in this space.
Read moreBLM Activist: White People Must Skip ‘Wakanda Forever’ On Opening Weekend, Otherwise You Are “Anti-Black”
A woke twitter user has made a very good point in regards to buying your ticket, with your hard-earned money, for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
Read moreCannes 2016: Jury President George Miller HATED ‘Toni Erdmann’ and Blocked it From Winning Any Prizes
Cannes 2016 was an all-timer edition. It was just one great movie after another being screened on the Croisette and I loved every minute of it.
Read moreJoanna Hogg’s ‘The Eternal Daughter’ Getting Day/Date VOD and Theatrical Release in December
BFI/Sight and Sound’s Greatest Films of All -Time Poll Results Will Be Published Online on December 1st
This is a good time to ask the readers for their all-time greatest films list. If you had your say in the matter, what would make the BFI top 10 ? Please post your list in the comments section.
Read moreGuillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ Primarily Campaigned as Best Picture by Netflix
I was lucky enough to watch “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” at home this past weekend. A major shout out to Netflix for setting up that screening.
Read moreIs ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Actually Going to Cannes 2023?
The folks over at Apple TV have been a quiet bunch of late. There’s been radio silence these past few months regarding Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.” They did take the time to launch a campaign for the Will Smith epic “Emancipation.”
Read moreD-Movie ‘Savage Salvation’ Stars Robert DeNiro and Has 42 Credited Producers
‘The Whale’ Still Has No Trailer, Being Released in 4 Weeks; Another Standing Ovation in L.A. For Fraser
Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale” had its first Los Angeles screening over the weekend. Obviously, Brendan Fraser got another standing ovation from the crowd.
Read moreRon Howard’s ‘Thirteen Lives’ Gets Rousing Reaction at Academy Screening
The 10 Best Horror Movies of All-Time
I really love the horror genre, at its best it can truly give you a cinematic feeling like no other. The jolts you experience from watching a spook-fest are akin to being in "fight or flight" mode, your body's natural ability to react to a harmful event, attack, or threat for the sake of survival.
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In June 2026, Scott told The Buyer that “The Dog Stars” is “probably the best movie I’ve done since The Martian.” He’s now denying he ever said that.