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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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Reactions For Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Are VERY GOOD, Ryan Gosling Steals the Show

February 10, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” had a test-screening last night in New Jersey. Overall reaction is said to be very good. The audience was really into it, clapping and cheering throughout.

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Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro’ Test-Screening Reaction [Updated]

February 10, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

The upcoming film is a biopic based on the life of Leonard Bernstein. It is said to span over 30 years, telling the story of the marriage between Bernstein and his wife, Felicia Montealegre.

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Spielberg Raves ‘RRR’ “Amazing. I Couldn’t Believe My Eyes. It Was Extraordinary to Experience.”

February 10, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

So, much like James Cameron, Steven Spielberg is a major fan of SS Rajamouli’s “RRR.” In a conversation with Rajamouli, Spielberg praised the Indian blockbuster as “eye candy.”

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Ti West’s ‘MaXXXine’ Starts Production in April

February 10, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

After gracing us with “X,” and “Pearl” this year, filmmaker Ti West will start production in April on his trilogy capper “MaXXXine.”

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‘Creed III’ Social Media Embargo Lifted to Positive Reactions

February 10, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

As mentioned a few days ago, “Creed III” test-screened through the roof a few months ago, with Jonathan Majors highlighted as the best villain of the trilogy.

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‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Budget Reported To Be $300 Million Budget

February 9, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

The bad news for Disney is that “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” wasn’t directed by James Cameron.

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Ex-Paramount Boss: “The Oscars Are Over and the Movie Business Is Finished”

February 9, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

L.A. Magazine has an eye-opening interview with former Paramount head honcho Barry Diller. He used to run the studio in the ‘70s and ‘80s before heading to 20th Century Fox in the ‘90s.

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David O. Russell Set to Direct ‘Super Toys, Starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Keke Palmer

February 9, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Fresh off the triumphant “Amsterdam” (I kid) David O. Russell has been tapped to direct Sacha Baron Cohen and Keke Palmer in “Super Toys.”

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Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’ Rated R For “Brief Graphic Nudity,” Appeal Incoming

February 9, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

The MPAA strikes again.

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Pedro Almodovar on ‘TÁR’: “Everyone Go See it. It’s A Masterclass of Acting”

February 9, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Although Pedro Almodovar is fully on-board Ana De Armas winning Best Actress for “Blonde,” he seems to be, for good reason, a major fan of Todd Field’s “TÁR.”

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Trailer For Ben Affleck’s ‘Air’

February 9, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

The just-released trailer gives off good vibes for its commercial prospects. It’s, at the very least, an interesting true story that will lure plenty of people. Ben Affleck’s hair is odd though. Matt Damon, as always, looks great.

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Best 5+ Hour Limited Series?

February 9, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

With barely any good movies out there, I’m looking for some good recommendations for a limited series I might have missed over the years.

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‘Toy Story 5’ is Not Needed

February 9, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

The sheer brilliance of “Toy Story 3” and the way its ending seemed to resonate so perfectly, so deeply, made it, by all senses of the term, a perfect trilogy capper.

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Harrison Ford Defends ‘Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’

February 8, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

In our Steven Spielberg poll from last year, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” was one of only six films from Spielberg’s vast filmography to not nab a single vote from any critic.

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Emerald Fennell’s ‘Saltburn’ Said to Be Major Showcase For Barry Keoghan: “He Will Shock You”

February 8, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Just to elaborate further on “Saltburn,” Emerald Fennell’s upcoming thriller starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi and Rosamund Pike.

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Danielle Deadwyler & Viola Davis Condemn Racist Academy, Ignore the Two Non-White Actresses Nominated

February 8, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

I won’t even bother quoting Danielle Deadwyler and Viola Davis’ recent condemnations of, in their view, the racist Academy. There’s no point in beating a dead horse twice.

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‘Creed III’ Reactions Point to Best Movie of the Trilogy

February 8, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Okay, I get it. Michael B. Jordan’s “Creed III” is supposed to be highly entertaining. I’ve already gotten around a half dozen email reactions this year about how great it is.

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‘TÁR’ is Only Fourth Film in History to Win London, New York, L.A. and NSFC

February 8, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

If there was any cinematic justice in this world then “TÁR” and “The Banshees of Inisherin” would be the frontrunners to win Best Picture.

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‘Cocaine Bear’ Filmmaker, Elizabeth Banks: ‘This Could Be a Career Ender’

February 8, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

What the “Cocaine Bear” trailer showcased was the definition of what Martin Scorsese referred to as “true cinema.”

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Woody Allen’s ‘WASP22’ Said to Be a Murder-Mystery Police Drama

February 8, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Details are slowwwwly trickling in concerning Woody Allen’s working-titled “WASP22.” We still don’t know much about the film beyond Allen comparing it to his dark 2005 drama “Match Point.”

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Cannes 2027: Spitball #1 Includes Scorsese, Östlund, Bong, Chazelle, Nichols, Payne, Haynes, Weerasethakul — and Yes, Malick (Again)

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Brian De Palma's ‘Sweet Vengeance,' His First Film in 8 Years, Might Have a Cut Ready by February

Pino Donaggio confirmed he'll score De Palma's next feature, "Sweet Vengeance." It would be their ninth film together, a partnership that dates back 50 years to "Carrie."

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Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ Tops the Best Films of the 1930s, According to 100+ Critics

We’ve gone through the decades. The ‘40s ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘2000s, and ‘2010s. — all revisited, argued over. Now, here are the results for the best films of the 1930s.

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Critics Poll: ‘Citizen Kane' Named Best Film of the 1940s

The results are in, and according to critics, this decade filled with cinematic riches did not have a better film than Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane.” Nobody should be surprised by this result. “Citizen Kane” changed cinema forever.

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Critics Poll: ‘Vertigo’ Named Best Film of the 1950s, Over 120 Participants

It was a closer race than anticipated, but Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” has topped our best of the ’50s poll, besting Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s “Singin’ in the Rain” by just two votes.

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Critics Poll: Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Tops Our 1960s Critics Poll

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