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‘Melania’ Reviews Are Predictably Atrocious: “Trash Remake of The Zone of Interest” — $8M Weekend Expected
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‘Josephine’ Dominates Sundance Awards — Wins Jury and Audience Prizes
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‘Fast and the Furious 11’ Dated For March 2028 Release — Titled ‘Fast Forever’
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Aug 19, 2019
3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC
Aug 19, 2019

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.

Aug 19, 2019

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‘Spoiler Alert’ Fails With Critics

November 28, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

I completely forgot I watched this movie. I’m not even exaggerating. Michael Showalter’s “Spoiler Alert” was screened a few weeks ago, but the review embargo has only lifted now.

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Sight and Sound Poll Intel?

November 28, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

I’ve refrained from posting intel that was brought forth by a reader, especially since they are unvetted and I can’t really tell how legitimate their source is (because they understandably refuse to name them).

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The “Oscar Movie” is Dying

November 28, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

A shape-shifting event is currently occurring in the cultural film landscape and it’s not a positive one.

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New Trailer for Damien Chazelle’s ‘Babylon’ Released …

November 28, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

A new trailer for Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon” has been released by Paramount

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Kathleen Kennedy Blames Weak Story For ‘Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’ Failure

November 28, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

“Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” was supposed to be the sequel that killed off the Indians Jones franchise. It attempted to pass the torch (and the franchise) to Indy’s son Mutt (Shia LeBeouf), but not many bought that idea.

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Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’ Disappoints With 3-Day Weekend Total of $2.2 Million … [Updated]

November 27, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

UPDATE: Damn. This isn’t good. “The Fabelmans,” which I rewatched this weekend, and enjoyed many moments, will open at around $2.2 million.

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Disney’s ‘Strange World’ Stands to Lose $147 Million

November 27, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Disney’s animated movies generally fare very well with audiences, but their latest offering is turning into somewhat of a fascinating enigma.

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Helena Bonham Carter “Hates” ‘Cancel Culture’ and Defends Johnny Depp

November 27, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Helena Bonham Carter is speaking out against “cancel culture”, and defending her frequent collaborator and friend, Johnny Depp.

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Oscars: ‘Elvis’ Gets Rapturous Standing Ovation at Academy Screening

November 27, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Some people thought I was crazy declaring Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” an Oscar contender way back in May, but I saw something in this film that made me believe it would be immensely liked by AMPAS voters.

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‘Emancipation’ Review Embargo Lifts Very Late on Wednesday Evening [Updated]

November 27, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

UPDATED: Apple is screening Antoine Fuqua’s “Emancipation” in NY and LA. on Wednesday, just a day before Thursday previews begin for the film.

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French Actor Accused of Rape, Stripped of Possible Cesar Nomination

November 27, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Maybe some of our French readers can enlighten us on what the heck is going on right now in the French film industry in regards to the “Les Amandiers” controversy.

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Upcoming Ava DuVernay Film Sounds Insufferable

November 27, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Ava DuVernay's Netflix movie 'Origin' is about to start filming in the Southern United States. The film was initially reported to be called "Caste" but the title seems to now be “Origin” …

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Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s ‘On Barren Weeds’ Set For Cannes 2023

November 26, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Last November, I had a little treat of intel for WoR readers. Now, over a year later, the same source is back, giving me more early intel on next year’s festival.

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Great Filmmakers Who Have Barely Directed Any Films …

November 26, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Over the years, there have been several one-hit-wonder directors — basically, a filmmaker who made a single great movie and then never directed again.

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80 Years Ago Today, ‘Casablanca’ Was Released

November 26, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

80 years ago on this date, Michael Curtiz’s “Casablanca” was released. It's a film that has withstood the test of time, and produced some of movie history’s most memorable lines.

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Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ Will Span Four Decades

November 25, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Christopher Nolan is known to have lengthy films in his filmography, with his “Interstellar (169 minutes) being the record-holder, so it’s no surprise he will again be working on an epic scale with his upcoming “Oppenheimer.”

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Greta Gerwig Knows ‘Barbie’ Could Be A “Career-Ender”

November 25, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Let’s just get this out of the way, I truly believe Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbachcould make something great with her upcoming film “Barbie.” No, really. They are true talents that have the wit and cinematic instinct to pull it off.

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This Year’s Venice Rejects included ‘Empire of Light’ and ‘Women Talking’

November 25, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Now that dust has settled on this past September’s Venice Film Festival, I started asking around about the big titles that might have been rejected by Alberto Barbera.

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THR, IndieWire and Variety All Have Angela Bassett as the Frontrunner For Supporting Actress

November 25, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Explain this to me. How do Anne Thompson, Clayton Davis and Scott Feinberg all have Wakanda Forever’s Angela Bassett at the very top of their Best Supporting Actress contenders? You’ve got to be kidding me.

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‘Glass Onion’ Doing Exceptionally Well at the Box-Office, Despite Only Playing in 638 Theaters

November 24, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Deadline has industry sources telling them that Netflix’s sneak preview release of “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” is killing off all adult competition, despite only playing in 638 theaters.

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