Allen’s latest film was screened at the EFM market in Berlin just a week ago and one buyer emailed me this past week saying that it was “his best movie in years”.
Read moreJennifer Lawrence’s R-Rated Comedy ‘No Hard Feelings’ [Trailer]
Oscar Predictions: EEAAO, Spielberg, Butler, Blanchett, Curtis, Quan
The 95th Academy Awards are this Sunday. I will spare you in predicting all of the categories, my focus is on the top six.
Read moreZach Cregger's ‘Weapons' Casts Rooney Mara, Set For July Production
Rooney Mara has been cast in this mysterious new Zach Cregger’s movie, “Weapons.” This is a major get for a film, and filmmaker, that have been all the buzz in Hollywood lately.
Read moreFor Second Year in A Row, Oscars Reject Zelensky’s Request to Appear on Telecast
Maybe Penn should give Zelensky his other Oscar as well because, according to Variety, the Academy has again rejected Zelensky’s request to speak at this coming Sunday’s ceremony.
Read moreDanny Boyle to Direct ‘Antarctica’
The last film Danny Boyle directed was 2019’s “Yesterday,” a sweet but slight Beatles-themed romcom that felt like an anomaly within Boyle’s usually grim filmography.
Read moreViggo Mortensen NOT in Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’
‘Tori et Lokita’: An Absorbing Immigrant Story From The Dardenne Brothers
The Dardenne’s “Tori and Lokita” is absorbing for 90% of its runtime. They just can’t stick the landing. That’s alright. It went over well with the Cannes jury last year who awarded the film a Special Jury Prize.
Read moreA24, Nicole Kidman and ‘Bodies, Bodies, Bodies’ Director Team-Up For Erotic Thriller [Exclusive]
I’ve been looking extensively into a possible new A24 project today. It looks like this is an exclusive, I don’t see anybody else having reported it yet.
Read morePaul Schrader’s Thoughts on EEAAO
Here’s one that totally bypassed my attention. I spoke to Paul Schrader yesterday to get his two cents on “Everything Everywhere All At Once” winning Best Picture and was reminded that he had actually written about the film
Read more‘Scream 6’ is the Same-Old Tiresome Franchise Tropes [Review]
I’m actually surprised that I’ve seen all six ‘Scream’ movies. This franchise does nothing for me.
Read moreSeth Rogen Hates Negative Reviews, Implying They Affect Artists’ Mental Health
The comedy actor is making headlines today after an interview he gave on the Diary of a CEO podcast. Rogen discussed film reviews and their impact on the mental health of filmmakers:
Read moreParamount Boss Wants to Cut 3-Hour ‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning’: “It’s Too Long”
Legendary Gene Hackman, 93, Looks Fit in First Sighting in Years
For years I had held out hope that Gene Hackman would return as an actor, but that hope dwindled in the late aughts as I realized he was really done for good.
Read moreRidley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ Completes Post-Production; Rated R For Strong Violence, Grisly Images
The fact that Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” has been given an official rating by the MPAA must mean that it’s been completed.
Read more‘Creed III’ Causing In-Theater Brawls in France; De-Programmed From Numerous Theaters
I’m not sure what’s going on in France when it comes to showings of “Creed III,” but the film has definitely “inspired” some audience members to mimick Adonis’ ringside jabs.
Read moreDid Michelle Yeoh Just Violate Oscar Campaigning Rules on Social Media?
With less than a few hours to go before Oscar voting ends, Michelle Yeoh just did something on social media that has more than a few people buzzing.
Read moreDamián Szifron’s ‘To Catch A Killer’ Aka ‘Misanthrope’ Releases Trailer [Updated]
Spike Lee’s ‘The Understudy’ Casts Jonathan Majors
Currently in pre-production mode for his upcoming Viagra musical, titled “Rise,” Spike Lee is already circling his next project after that one.
Read moreDeadline’s Pete Hammond Predicts ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Best Picture Win
Yes, that’s right, Hammond, who is the one pundit who maybe speaks to the most Oscar voters, is actually —prudently— predicting “All Quiet on the Western Front” to win the big prize on March 12th.
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