Here’s another sure-fire sign that we’re living through a kind of cinematic apocalypse.
Read moreAng Lee to Direct Bruce Lee Biopic
What was supposed to be Ang Lee’s next film, a Taiwanese adaptation of “Even Trees Wither,” will instead have the director taking a producing credit.
Read moreRumor: ‘Citizen Kane’ and ‘Vertigo’ Not #1 in Sight and Sound, New Film Tops the 2022 Poll
A rumor has been spreading like wildfire that we will have a new #1 greatest film of all-time when the Sight and Sound poll results are revealed tomorrow.
Read moreBest Picture: More of Less Accurate …
Right now, I’m torn between “The Whale” “Triangle of Sadness,” or “Glass Onion” for the tenth spot. Otherwise, the Gold Derby experts’ predictions have finally aligned with mine.
Read moreNeil Jordan’s ‘Marlowe’ Panned, Moved to February 2023 Release Date
‘Dredd 2’ Back in Development?
Despite critics missing the boat by giving it mixed reviews and it completely fizzling at the Box-office, "Dredd" has become a cult classic over time with a solid, loyal fan-base that has basically become a monster in itself.
Read moreOscars: ‘The Whale’ and Brendan Fraser Being Driven By Manufactured Buzz
Last week I received A24’s screeners package by mail. Every notable film from their 2022 slate was present, except for Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale.”
Read more‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Being Re-Released in Theaters for 2 Weeks ..
“Top Gun: Maverick” will be re-released in theaters from Dec. 2 through Dec. 15 and will play in 1,850 locations. No coincidence, “Avatar: The Way of Water” will be released the day after ‘Maverick’ is pulled from theaters.
Read moreCahiers du Cinéma Names Panah Panahi’s ‘Hit the Road’ Best First Film of 2022
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Might Be the New Frontrunner to Play Bond
‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Wins the Gotham Awards
I’ve lost count at the amount of times Oscar voters told me they didn’t like “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” but what I will say is that the film has a fervent fanbase that might — inevitably— bump it to the Best Picture lineup.
Read morePaul Thomas Anderson Shooting Mysterious New Film in July 2023
‘The Fabelmans’ Already Being Released on VOD in Early December
Universal loves a quick turn around between theatrical and VOD for their films. It seems they’ll be doing just that for Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans.”
Read moreIndia Film Festival: Jury President Nadav Lapid Criticizes Competition Title, Calling it “Propaganda”
At the India International Film Festival, Jury President Nadav Lapid did something unprecedented, criticizing the inclusion of “Kashmir Files” in the competition.
Read more1999 and 2007 Were Seminal Film Years
I highly recommend Brian Raftery‘s book “Best. Movie. Year. Ever: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen” which has been in bookstores now for over two years, but I finally got around to reading it this month.
Read more‘Spoiler Alert’ Fails With Critics
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.
Read moreSight and Sound Poll Intel?
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).
Read moreThe “Oscar Movie” is Dying
A shape-shifting event is currently occurring in the cultural film landscape and it’s not a positive one.
Read moreNew Trailer for Damien Chazelle’s ‘Babylon’ Released …
A new trailer for Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon” has been released by Paramount
Read moreKathleen Kennedy Blames Weak Story For ‘Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’ Failure
“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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