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DC Studios Boss Jeremy Latcham Wants More Faith-Inspired, Family-Friendly Movies

Now that Jeremy Latchman has replaced James Gunn and Peter Safran as DC Studios CCO, the guy’s past will now be scrutinized ad nauseam by online hordes, and it’s already started.

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Sebastián Lelio's Final Film ‘Chilean Poet' Was One Week From Wrapping When He Died

Lelio had been shooting his adaptation of Alejandro Zambra's acclaimed 2020 novel since September in Santiago. Production reportedly continued on November 5, the day before his death.

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James Gray: “You Don't Win Jacksh*t” at Cannes “If You're an American”

James Gray has never been one to bite his tongue, especially about Cannes, a festival he's had a love-hate relationship with for decades, and he’s certainly not about to start now.

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Alex Proyas Directing Antonio Banderas in ‘Cortés’, an “AI-Enabled” Epic, and His First Film in 10 Years

Alex Proyas, who directed “The Crow” and “Dark City,” and a full decade after “Gods of Egypt,” is currently shooting “Cortés” with Antonion Banderas in Paris.

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James Gunn Is “Incredibly Relieved" to Be Fired After “Trying” Four Years, Forgets ‘Supergirl’ Ever Existed

Hours after being shown the door at DC Studios, James Gunn has posted his farewell on Instagram. The gist? He never really liked the job anyway.

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August 19, 2019
3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC
August 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.

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James Mangold’s Bob Dylan Biopic Now Called ‘A Complete Unknown’

December 24, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

No word yet on whether a rumored Christian Bale has been confirmed to join Timothee Chalamet in James Mangold’s Bob Dylan biopic, but we do know it is no longer titled “Going Electric.”

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Weird: Every Single Oscar Voter I’ve Spoken To Does Not Like ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’

December 24, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

At some point in the early summer there was this sense that Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan’s “Everything Everywhere All At Once” would have a tough road ahead in its Oscar hopes.

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Netflix Finally Getting With the FYC Program

December 24, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Netflix is finally on it. They replaced some of their “Pinocchio” FYC billboards in Los Angeles with “All Quiet on the Western Front,” this after a strong shortlist performance this past week.

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‘Bomby-lon’: Damien Chazelle’s 3-Hour Epic Set to Have $4.5 Million Weekend

December 24, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

The worst case scenario has occurred when it comes to Damien Chazelle’s $100 million epic “Babylon.,” which shall now be called “Bombylon.”

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‘Women Talking’: Flatly Delivered #MeToo Diatribe Lacks Tension and Subtlety [Review]

December 24, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Sarah Polley’s “Women Talking” was released on Friday. That means I’m reposting my review from this past September’s TIFF. I tried to rewatch this one via screener, but it still felt unwatchable. A total slog to get through.

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Best Christmas Movies of the 21st Century

December 24, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

First things first, happy holidays to our readers. This has been a great year for WoR and our success couldn’t have been possible without your support. We’ll keep the disruption going well into the new year.

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Judge Rules Movie Studios Can Be Sued Over Deceptive Trailers…

December 23, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

A federal judge ruled this week that movie studios can be sued under false advertising laws if they release deceptive movie trailers.

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Thoughts on ‘Babylon’?

December 23, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Now that “Babylon” is officially in theaters, it’s time to gather up some reactions from the WoR faithful. Readers, what did you think?

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It’s Cate Blanchett’s Oscar to Lose

December 23, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

I haven’t really discussed the Best Actress race in a while. I think last time I wrote something about it, Danielle Deadwyler was Cate Blanchett’s biggest competition. That feels like eons go. Things have clearly changed.

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‘The Pale Blue Eye’ Drags …

December 23, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

And drags and drags and drags. I know there are some here who abide by the church of Scott Cooper, but, as far as I’m concerned, he’s had a wonky track record as a director.

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Amy Taubin: ‘Jeanne Dielman’ Winning Sight and Sound is Due to “British Feminist Cinema Studies”

December 23, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Amy Taubin on Nicolas Rapold's podcast discussed the Sight and Sound poll which had ‘Jeanne Dielman’ top the list.

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‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Wins 12th Best Film Award From Regional Critics Groups

December 22, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan’s “Everything Everywhwere All At Once” has just won the Best Film award from the Florida Film Critics Circle.

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Tarantino’s Sight and Sound Ballot

December 22, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

The previously posted individual ballots for Sight and Sound’s directors poll gathered up around 85 lists. However, I had refrained from posting the ballots of more unknown filmmakers.

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‘Babylon’ Now 58% Rotten

December 22, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

The more explicit a film is, the more divided the reaction will be. Many film critics could not stand the excessive nature of Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon”. To the point where it is now 58% rotten on RT. Oh, well.

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LA Times Calls for Gender Neutral Oscars: “Best Actress is Sexist”

December 22, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

A published op-ed in The Los Angeles Times is now calling for the Oscars to move away from gendered awards, and the Best Actor and Best Actress categories to be completely wiped from the docket.

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The Oddities in Variety’s 100 Best Movies of All-Time List — ‘Bridesmaids’? ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’?

December 22, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

We can nitpick every list that’s online every day of the week and all day, but Variety is a pretty big trade and they’ve released their 100 best movies of all-time list. Attention deserves to be paid.

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First Photo For Catherine Breillat’s ‘Last Summer’

December 22, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

It looks like one of the great French filmmakers of the last 30+ years will be coming out of her unannounced retirement for, at least, one last film.

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Oscar Shortlists Announced. ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Snubbed in VFX and Makeup Categories!

December 21, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

We’re still a month away from the 2023 Oscar nominees being announced, but the Academy has released shortlists of eligible contenders in 10 key categories. Now, the entire Oscar voting body will be able to choose the winners from these lists.

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Ridley Scott Kept Re-Writing ‘Napoleon' During Production Due to Joaquin Phoenix's Unpredictable Nature

December 21, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

An Empire interview with Ridley Scott has the filmmaker looking back on the filming of “Napoleon” and his time with star Joaquin Phoenix.

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Taika Waititi’s’ ‘Next Goal Wins’ Moved, Again, to September 2023 Release

December 21, 2022 Jordan Ruimy

Taika Waititi’s “Next Goal Wins,” starring Michael Fassbender and Elisabeth Moss, was moved to next April 21, 2023 as a release date. Now it’s been moved again, for the umpteenth time, to a September 22nd date. Final?

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