This came out of nowhere. In their Cannes preview, Les Inrocks claims that Mati Diop has a new film ready, it’s titled “Le Retour.” This is all news to me.
Read moreNew Jordan Peele Movie Set for Christmas Day 2024 Release
Jordan Peele’s next film will be with Universal Pictures, as the studio has just set an untitled fourth film from the writer/director for release on Dec. 25, 2024.
Read moreDjimon Honsou Claims He’s “Struggling to Make A Dollar” Because He Didn’t Win An Oscar
It’s hard to believe, but Djimon Hounsou has been twice nominated for an Oscar and none of them were for his breakthrough role in Steven Spielberg’s “Amistad.”
Read moreRumor: 9-Hour Cut of ‘Avatar 3’ Could Hit Disney+ as Limited Series AFTER Theatrical Release
Supposedly, James Cameron wants to release his rumored 9-hour-long director's cut of ‘Avatar 3’ on Disney+ after the theatrical release.
Read moreAdam Driver Being Eyed For Key ‘Heat 2’ Role
The casting process for Michael Mann’s “Heat 2” is truly underway. This film is turning into a beast of its own making.
Read more‘The Bikeriders’ Reaction Hints at Raw and Gritty 1960s Drama
Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Challengers’ Aiming For Venice World Premiere
Yesterday, Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” was being listed on AMC’s site as a September 15th release. It was originally set for August.
Read more‘Air’ Screens to Positive Reviews at SXSW Film Festival
Ben Affleck’s “Air” has screened at SXSW to mostly positive reviews.
Read more‘Shazam 2’ in Trouble: $125 Million Sequel Might Only Make $29 Million This Weekend
Very bad news for superhero movies, the third straight Marvel/DC release is underperforming.
Read moreToni Collette Doesn’t Like Intimacy Coordinators: “I Told Them to Leave”
There is no point to in-depth tackle the recent phenomenon of “intimacy coordinators.” Honestly, if an actor or actress feels more comfortable having an IC present then so be it.
Read moreConfirmed: Pedro Almodovar’s ‘Strange Way of Life’ Opening Cannes [Updated]
As reported on 02.20.23, via Roger Friedman, France Inter’s Christine Masson has confirmed that Pedro Almodovar’s 30-minute short “Strange Way of Life” will be opening the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May.
Read moreJonathan Glazer’s ‘The Zone of Interest’ Had 360-Degree Sets With Multiple Cameras Shooting Simultaneously
Back in the summer, I reported an exclusive — that Glazer was in a unique post-production phase on this film.
Read moreTom Cruise Loved ‘The Flash’: “This is the Kind of Movie We Need Now.”
At the point, the word-of-mouth marketing push for Andres Muschetti’s “The Flash” has reached overdrive.
Read moreA.O. Scott’s Farewell NYT Piece Warns About Modern Fan Culture, Citing Marvel, DC, EEAAO
New York Times writer A.O. Scott has officially stepped aside as the publication’s long-serving film critic (1999-2023). He’s now going to be a book reviewer for the newspaper.
Read moreSam Mendes to Direct Hamnet,’ Tom Holland Set as Lead
Spider-Man star Tom Holland is teaming up with director Sam Mendes for an adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell Novel ‘Hamnet.’
Read moreTodd Field Says it is “Highly Likely” That ‘Tár’ Was His Final Film
In an interview with the great film magazine Cinema Scope, Field claims that TÁR is "highly likely" to be his last film.
Read moreAl Pacino to Star in Michael Mann’s ‘Heat 2’
Pacino reuniting with Mann is a match made in movie heaven. Vincent Hanna is one of the seminal roles in Pacino’s long and illustrious career.
Read moreAnother Person Denying Quentin Tarantino Rumors
Denzel Washington to Star in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ Sequel
This is a huge get for the movie, nabbing one of the best and most-renowned actors in the world. Washington had previously worked with Scott on 2007’s “American Gangster.”
Read moreLooks Like Roman Polanski’s ‘The Palace’ is Probably Going to Venice
I believe we can scratch off Roman Polanski’s “The Palace” for Cannes consideration.
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