When it comes to movies about New Zealand, no film does a better job of advertising the country than the Lord of the Rings. The entire trilogy isn’t just entertaining. it also visually packed with gorgeous shots of NZ.
Read more‘Gone With the Wind’ Slapped With Trigger Warning by Publisher, Due to ‘White Supremacist' Views
Margaret Mitchell's ‘Gone With the Wind’ novel, set in Georgia during the American Civil War, was published in 1936, 3 years later the Oscar-winning film was released.
Read more‘Dungeons and Dragons’ Tops Box-Office With $38 Million Weekend; Adam Driver’s ‘65’ Bombing
The box-office continued on its momentum this weekend. People are back in theaters, but for the IP stuff, we’re all still wondering if the arthouse is dying.
Read moreCannes: It’s Either Richard Linklater or Ethan Coen …
The above tweet from Cannes insider Cedric Succivalli hints at a 2023 competition film, from an American Oscar-nominated director, who has previously competed at Cannes.
Read moreRumor: Phoebe Waller-Bridge to Direct Next James Bond Film
“Fleabag” star Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who helped write the script of “No Time To Die,” is supposedly in “early discussions” with Bond producer Barbara Broccoli to … direct the next film!
Read moreThe Benefits of Investing: Why You Should Start Investing Now
In today's world, many people are shifting from employment to investing in their unique businesses.
Read more‘Shazam 2’ Losses Estimated at Over $150 Million
‘Shazam! Fury of the God” is projected to make around $5 million this weekend, this in its third week of release. It’s an atrocious outcome for the DCEU and Warner Bros.
Read moreFirst Reactions for Ari Aster’s ‘Beau is Afraid’ Are Positive
This will be a very polarizing movie. I wouldn’t put too much stake in all of these positive reactions. We know this won’t be a film for everyone’s tastes. In short, ‘Beau’ is going to mess people up. Not even kidding.
Read morePaul Schrader Restricted to Post on Social Media by Studio
A social media gag order has been inflicted on Paul Schrader, courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
Read moreSteve McQueen’s ‘Blitz’ Wraps Production
Rumor: Robert De Niro is the Lead of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Some more “Killers of the Flower Moon” updates because more intel is being spilt, post-Cannes announcement.
Read moreMartin Scorsese Calls ‘Tori et Lokita’ “One of the Most Devastating Cinematic Experiences”
James Gray to Direct Depression-Era Ghost Story ‘Ezekiel Moses’
While we await James Gray‘s upcoming John F. Kennedy biopic, still in development, the writer-director will follow up last year’s “Armageddon Time” with a ghost story.
Read more‘Barbie’ Trailer Releases Next Tuesday
There was supposed to be a clearer fuller-length trailer released on March 9th, which was national “Barbie Day”. That day came and went with nothing.
Read more‘Rye Lane’ is Middling, At Best. A Colourful ‘Before Sunrise’ Rip-off [Review]
An 81 on Metacritic is further proof at how critics have lost their minds. Ditto its 99 on Rotten Tomatoes. High marks for what amounts to an amateurish and overstylized take on “Before Sunrise.”
Read moreOscars to Enforce Rule for Best Picture Eligibility; Directly Forcing Netflix to Expand Theatrical Releases
Puck’s Matt Belloni is being told that the Academy will enact a significant rules change, potentially adding a new theatrical distribution requirement for films to be eligible for best picture.
Read more‘Beau is Afraid’ Release Moved Up by A24 to April 14th
Just a small update concerning Ari Aster’s “Beau is Afraid.” A24 has moved up the release date from April 21st to now April 14th, in limited release. It’ll hit wide release the following week.
Tarantino Calls Current Cinema A “Creative Wasteland,” Adds He’ll Write TV Shows and Plays Post-Retirement
France Inter spoke with Tarantino for their radio show. A mostly spirited affair. Nothing gets mentioned that we didn’t already know, or if you’ve read his book.
Read moreScorsese’s ‘Killers’ Confirmed for Cannes; No Fraser or Lithgow on Cast List
The fact that Cannes refused to label ‘Killers’ as in or out of Competition could mean they haven’t figured out yet if it will compete for the Palme d’Or.
Read moreFired MCU Exec Told A Director That Marvel Directs the Movies
I had a good laugh reading about a scoop from a recent Puck podcast.
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Snyder has mentioned in the past how “Sucker Punch “never really got finished correctly,” and that it was “not really the correct cut.” The extra footage is actually already shot.