Sebastián Lelio to Direct Carl Sagan Biopic Starring Andrew Garfield

May 5, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Filmmaker Sebastián Lelio will team up with actors Andrew Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones for a biopic of celebrated astronomer Carl Sagan.

Vittorio Storaro Speaks Out on Cannes Rejecting Woody Allen: “They’ve Lost All Common Sense”

May 4, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Last month, Cannes boss Thierry Fremaux admitted to having seen Woody Allen’s “Coup de Chance,” but preferred not to screen it at the festival because it would have caused too much “controversy.”

Multiple Studios Exploring Using AI to Generate Scripts

May 4, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Multiple studios are exploring using AI to generate scripts based on books and other public domain IP. The studios reportedly plan to hire writers to rewrite those AI scripts when the writers’ strike ends.

Joseph Kosinski’s ‘Formula One,’ With Brad Pitt, Starts Shooting This Month

May 4, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Now that Joseph Kosinski proved his worth as the director of “Top Gun: Maverick”, which also earned him a DGA nomination, he’s decided to keep the ambitions high for his next project.

‘Titane’ Director Julia Ducournau Working With A24 on Her Next Project

May 4, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

A small detail was hidden in this morning’s press release of the Cannes jury. It turns out Julia Ducournau’s next project will be her own TV series with A24 and she’s also working on her next movie. No other details were revealed.

‘The Killer’ Runtime is 158 Minutes

May 4, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

David Fincher was said to have a 3-hour cut of the ”The Killer” last year, but one look at its IMDB, and Wikipedia, page and it says 158 minutes.

Cannes Jury is a Big WTF

May 4, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

I was wondering why it took so long for Thierry Fremaux to announce the jury for the 76th Cannes Film Festival. Now we kind of have our answer.

1960s Critics Poll Results Next Week …

May 4, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Readers have been wondering what’s going on with the ‘60s critics poll. I definitely haven’t forgotten about it. It’s now 90% completed. Results should be posted next Monday or Tuesday.

Sublime Biopic Still in the Works, KJ Apa Mentioned as Possible Lead

May 4, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

A surprising posting on Production Weekly has director Francis Lawrence’s biopic of musical group Sublime progressing in active development.

‘The Flash’ Production Designer Says Movie is So Good That Fans Will “Forget” About Ezra Miller's Crimes

May 3, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

A few weeks after the first public screening of The Flash” at CinemaCon, where fanboys creamed their pants in unison, the film's Production Deigner is making a bold claim.

James Gunn Turned in the ‘Superman: Legacy’ Script Last Week, Right Before the Strike

May 3, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

DC Studios co-chief James Gunn turned in a draft of “Superman: Legacy” last week, just days before the writers’ strike came into effect.

Will A.I. Replace Striking Writers?

May 3, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

An interesting THR piece has popped online. The gist of it is that there are fears that this writers’ strike could push AI into the Hollywood mainstream.

Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ Sequel Begins Filming in June

May 3, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Despite scouting locations in Morocco late last year, it seems as though Ridley Scott has settled on Malta for the shoot of his upcoming “Gladiator” sequel.

‘Dune: Part Two’ Trailer Released ..

May 3, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

On a technical level, Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” was wonderful. It was the most concisely visioned-up adaptation of Herbert’s novel.

I Promise, the Last ‘Barbie’ Reaction …

May 3, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

I doubt there will be any additional test-screenings of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” so this should be the final reaction I post of the film before its impending July release.

Is There A Movie That is Universally Liked By Everyone?

May 3, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Can a film be indisputably great? Is it outlandish to find fault with “Vertigo”? Or "Citizen Kane?" I don’t think so. I've been trying to think of one film that everyone reading here might agree is absolutely great.

Casino Zeus: Where to Find the Best Online Casinos in Canada [Sponsored]

May 3, 2023 John Torre

Good casinos can deliver you premium entertainment whenever you want to have a good time, yet it is often challenging to find reliable information about the latest happenings in the gambling industry.

Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Starts Filming Part II, Plans to Shoot Four Movies Back to Back

May 3, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Kevin Costner, director, is set to get back behind the camera for the first time since 2003’s “Open Range”.

‘Asteroid City’ Wins Ratings Appeal, Rated PG-13

May 3, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” has been rated PG-13 for brief graphic nudity, smoking and some suggestive material.

Michael Douglas to Receive the Honorary Palme D’or at this Year’s Cannes Film Festival

May 3, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Michael Douglas will receive the honorary Palme D’or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival to celebrate his career and his engagement for cinema.

‘The Batman Part II’ Filming “Extended” Into 2027 as Steven Soderbergh’s Role Expands

Remember when DC Studios told us Steven Soderbergh was coming in for "the final weeks of principal photography" on "The Batman Part II"? Yeah, now it's months.

Anthony Mackie Says His Sam Wilson “Deserves" a ‘Captain America' Trilogy

"I think every character deserves a second film," Mackie said. "I think with Cap, it's been proven every character deserves three films, right? I mean, if you're Thor, you get four, apparently."

Fincher's ‘Cliff Booth' Screens in L.A.: “Tarantino on Speed," and Elizabeth Debicki Steals the Show

A source over at HE calls it "a violent madcap comedy that plays like a love letter to Los Angeles of the late '70s" and described the era as "ten years after, post Star Wars, creeping disco and even creepier corporatism."

Danny Boyle on ‘28 Years Later: Part III': “We Gotta Raise the Money for It"

Garland's script is written. Boyle called it "fantastic" in that same interview, Murphy says he's ready, and Boyle wants to direct. All that's missing is the money.

Noah Baumbach's ‘Jay Kelly' Joins Criterion Collection; February Slate Includes ‘The Sweet Hereafter,’ and ‘Kung Fu Hustle’

Noah Baumbach's “Jay Kelly” is joining the Criterion Collection on February 16, 2027. It's one of the headliners of the newly announced February slate, and it's coming out barely a year after Netflix released it.

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3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC

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.

Cannes 2027: Spitball #1 Includes Scorsese, Östlund, Bong, Chazelle, Nichols, Payne, Haynes, Weerasethakul — and Yes, Malick (Again)

If you've read this column for a while, you know the drill: I spitball Cannes every month from now until April, updating the latest intel and trying to figure out what will be in competition, vying for the Palme d'Or.

James Gray Takes Aim at Letterboxd, First Reactions, Star Ratings and Tomatometers: ‘2001’ Would Probably Be Rotten If Released Today”

James Gray is taking aim at the instant gratification that's infected film discourse, including social media first reactions, and Letterboxd. Oh, and he hates Rotten Tomatoes.

Brian De Palma's ‘Sweet Vengeance,' His First Film in 8 Years, Might Have a Cut Ready by February

Pino Donaggio confirmed he'll score De Palma's next feature, "Sweet Vengeance." It would be their ninth film together, a partnership that dates back 50 years to "Carrie."

Ari Aster's ‘Scapegoat' Has Started Shooting in New York City

Darius Khondji is back behind the camera as DP. That's a pairing that should give this thing Aster’s usual very specific, unnerving texture. Bobby Krlic is back to compose his fourth straight Aster movie.

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.

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.

Critics Poll: ‘Vertigo’ Named Best Film of the 1950s, Over 120 Participants

It was a closer race than anticipated, but Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” has topped our best of the ’50s poll, besting Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s “Singin’ in the Rain” by just two votes.

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