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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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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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‘Constantine’ Sequel is Being Written by Akiva Goldsman, Per Warner Bros

February 15, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

I know there are quite a few fans of 2005’s “Constantine” on this site, purely based on the amount of emails I’ve received over the last year about whether a sequel is actually happening.

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Andrea Riseborough Speaks Out On Oscar Controversy: “It’s Been Confusing”

February 15, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Andrea Riseborough has given an exclusive interview to THR, which was published today.

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Mike Leigh Set to Shoot Mysterious New Film Later This Year

February 15, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

In June, I wrote about Mike Leigh struggling to find financing for his next project. Then, a few months later, I was told that he’d finally found enough dough to make his next one.

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Apichatpong Weerasethakul Announces New Film, and Reveals His Thoughts on ‘The Way of Water’

February 15, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Weerasethakul, whose fascinating “Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall Past Lives” won the Palme d’Or back in 2010, has been a cinematic influencer ever since 2004’s “Tropical Malady,” but his films aren’t for everyone.

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David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’ Rated R for Strong Violence, Language and Brief Sexuality.

February 15, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

David Fincher’s “The Killer” must be done. It’s been given an MPAA rating that suggests very Fincher-esque theatrics.

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Spike Lee on Daniel Scheinert Calling “Malcolm X” a Crime Movie: “I’d Never Heard That Description Before

February 15, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Spike Lee seems rather amused about EEAO’s Daniel Scheinert calling “Malcom X” a “crime movie” during a recent appearance on the Criterion Closet.

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First Image of Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’

February 15, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Todd Phillips posted on his Instagram a Valentine’s Day treat for ‘Joker’ fans. Our first look at Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in “Joker: Folie a Deux.”

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‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ is Nearly Three Hours Long

February 14, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

According to Collider, “John Wick: Chapter 4” clocks in at a whopping runtime of 2 hours and 49 minutes.

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Cate Blanchett Channels Lydia Tár, Criticizes “Cancel Culture” in Interview

February 14, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Speaking to the Radio Times, Blanchett makes the case that studying the works of famous artists and historical figures is crucial, regardless of whether people find them offensive or controversial.

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Neil Jordan’s ‘Marlowe’ is 11% Rotten on RT

February 14, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Neil Jordan’s “Marlowe” had originally been slated for a December 2022 release before being pushed to a February, 2023 launch.

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SPONSORED: Why Is the Casino Culture so Commonly Featured in Movies

February 14, 2023 John Torre

Casinos have always been a popular motif in various art forms, and naturally movies are no exception.

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Best Pokie Machine to Win in Australia 2023

February 14, 2023 John Torre

Here, you will find all about best pokie machines to play and win in Australia. Now you can easily select your favourite pokie machine from its extensive game catalogues.

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DP Galo Olivares Shot ‘Roma,’ But Alfonso Cuaron Won the Cinematography Oscar?

February 14, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

In his previous films, Cuaron teamed up with DP extraordinaire Emmanuel Lubezki, but not on “Roma.” Lubezki had, in the last minute, left the project due to a scheduling conflict.

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The Safdie Brothers’ Upcoming Adam Sandler Film Begins Filming This April

February 14, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Earlier this year, Sandler mentioned that this new film would revolve around the sports card collecting world. If you remember, “Uncut Gems,” although set in New York City’s diamond district, had a few NBA players cameoing as themselves.

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Cate Blanchett: “If ‘Carol’ Was Made Now, Me Not Being Gay — Would I Be Given Public Permission to Play That Role?”

February 14, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

In an upcoming Vanity Fair piece, Blanchett gets candid about the identity politics rumagging through the industry today:

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Steven Spielberg Tells Tom Cruise, ‘Maverick’ Saved the Entire Industry. You Saved Hollywood’s Ass”

February 14, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

He’s right. Maybe Cruise didn’t “save” the industry, but he definitely delayed the impending collapse of the theatrical experience.

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Academy President Warns: Oscar-Winning Speeches Must and Limited to 45 Seconds

February 14, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

EEAO superfan, and Academy President, Janet Yang gave a friendly warning to future Oscar winners at yesterday’s luncheon.

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Searchlight Close to Buying ‘Magazine Dreams’

February 14, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Searchlight Pictures is closing in on a deal for Elijah Bynum‘s “Magazine Dreams”. Sources tell Deadline that Neon, Sony Pictures Classics and HBO were also originally in the mix.

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Sundance Title ‘Cat Person’ Has No Buyer and Stands to Lose Millions

February 14, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Studio Canal invested around $12 million to produce Susanna Fogel’s “Cat Person,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The film received mixed reviews (I liked it!) but still has no buyer, for now.

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Andrea Riseborough Was A No-Show at Annual Oscars Luncheon

February 13, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Of course, all the nominees got together for the much-anticipated class photo, but there was one notable absentee: Andrea Riseborough.

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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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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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