It’s well known that one of the greatest of film critics, Pauline Kael, refused to watch a movie twice. Her first reaction was always the one fit to print.
Read moreNegative ‘Napoleon’ Reaction …
Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” has already been test-screened twice — I posted three reactions so far, masterpiece, masterpiece and mixed.
Read moreWhy Did ‘Are You There There God, It’s Me Margaret’ Bomb?
One could say that any title with the name “Margaret” in it is bound to fail, but this weekend’s box-office bombing of Kelly Fremon Craig’s “Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret” is more than that.
Read moreTaika Waititi to Direct ‘Klara and the Sun,’ Kazuo Ishiguro Adaptation
Waititi, supposedly, might, maybe, still make a “Star Wars” film in the near future. Not to mention a live-action remake of “Flash Gordon“ and his adaptation of anime classic “Akira.”
Read moreJason Reitman to Write and Direct Saturday Night Live Origin Story
Reitman is reuniting with Sony to tackle the behind the scenes chaos of the 1975 premiere of SNL. Reitman is set to direct and is also co-writing the script with Gil Kenan.
Read moreThe Academy Tightens-Up Oscar Campaign and International Rules
The Academy has installed new rules and regulations for next year’s race. They’ve actually released a 40 page edict that will take out some of the fun from awards season.
Read moreHollywood Goes on Strike …
This morning, the Writers Guild announced a strike after months of negotiating backfired with the studios. The issue seems to be streaming.
Read moreCannes: John C. Reilly Named Un Certain Regard Jury President
John C. Reilly, a great character actor, has been named president of the Un Certain Regard jury for the 76th Cannes Film Festival.
Read more‘Polite Society’ Runs on its Own Wacky Imagination [Capsule]
I was asked why I didn’t review this film. It just happened to not be on my radar after seeing it at Sundance.
Read more‘Dune: Part II’ Trailer Will Be Released on Wednesday …
In case anybody was wondering, the trailer for Denis Villeneuve‘s “Dune: Part Two” will be released this week — on Wednesday.
Read moreJessie Buckley and Paul Mescal to Star in Chloe Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’
Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ Sequel Adds Pedro Pascal
Have you been keeping track of this cast for Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” sequel? Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, Barry Koeghan, Djimon Hounsou, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn … and now Pedro Pascal. All we need now is for Russell Crowe to show up in flashbacks.
Someone Didn’t Like ‘Barbie’ …
Here we have a person who attended yesterday’s “Barbie” screening and didn’t like it, at all. They wonder to whom this film is actually marketed towards. That’s a valid question.
Read moreI Can’t Keep Up With All These ‘Fantastic Four’ Rumors …
The real question one should ask is which dignified actor worth his salt would actually, truly, want to be part of this latest Marvel movie extravaganza for reasons other than a big fat paycheck?
Read moreNew York Times Seeks New “Online First” Film Critic to Replace A.O. Scott
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Sends off the Crew For One Final Mission [Capsule]
I wasn’t bored by the first 100 or so minutes of James Gunn’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3” and that’s saying something.
Read morePaul Schrader Wants to Make “One More” Movie
Sylvester Stallone Signs Up for ‘Cliffhanger’ Sequel …
Would you believe it if I told you 76-year-old Sylvester Stallone is set to return for a sequel to his 1993 action thriller “Cliffhanger”?
Read moreFirst Look at Mia Goth in Ti West’s ‘MaXXXine’
Production is underway on Ti West’s trilogy capper “MaXXXine,” which will complete the trifecta that started last year with “X,” and “Pearl.” Mia Goth obviously stars in this one.
Read moreJonathan Glazer’s ‘The Zone of Interest’ Was the Only Film Unanimously Approved by Cannes
We are just a few weeks away from the Cannes Film Festival. One of the big titles I cannot wait to see is Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest.”
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