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DC Studios Boss Jeremy Latcham Wants More Faith-Inspired, Family-Friendly Movies

Now that Jeremy Latchman has replaced James Gunn and Peter Safran as DC Studios CCO, the guy’s past will now be scrutinized ad nauseam by online hordes, and it’s already started.

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Sebastián Lelio's Final Film ‘Chilean Poet' Was One Week From Wrapping When He Died

Lelio had been shooting his adaptation of Alejandro Zambra's acclaimed 2020 novel since September in Santiago. Production reportedly continued on November 5, the day before his death.

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James Gray: “You Don't Win Jacksh*t” at Cannes “If You're an American”

James Gray has never been one to bite his tongue, especially about Cannes, a festival he's had a love-hate relationship with for decades, and he’s certainly not about to start now.

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Alex Proyas Directing Antonio Banderas in ‘Cortés’, an “AI-Enabled” Epic, and His First Film in 10 Years

Alex Proyas, who directed “The Crow” and “Dark City,” and a full decade after “Gods of Egypt,” is currently shooting “Cortés” with Antonion Banderas in Paris.

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James Gunn Is “Incredibly Relieved" to Be Fired After “Trying” Four Years, Forgets ‘Supergirl’ Ever Existed

Hours after being shown the door at DC Studios, James Gunn has posted his farewell on Instagram. The gist? He never really liked the job anyway.

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August 19, 2019
3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC
August 19, 2019

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.

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‘Zone of Interest’ Novelist Martin Amis Has Passed Away Only A Day After Cannes Premiere

May 20, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Martin Amis, “The Zone of Interest” author, has died. Just over 24 hours after Jonathan Glazer’s very loose adaptation of the novel premiered at Cannes.

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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ is A Staggering and Brilliant Crime Epic From Martin Scorsese [Cannes]

May 20, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

The embargo has broken on Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.” What can I say? It turns out that “The Irishman” wasn’t Scorsese’s final crime movie. There are some absolutely brutal killings in ‘Killers.’

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‘Indy 5’ Ending Hints at Who Might Take Over as Indiana Jones …

May 20, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Obviously, this article should come with a major SPOILERS warning. There’s no question about it. So, if you’re interested in watching “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” then stop reading right now …

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More ‘Maestro’ Reactions …

May 20, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Based on what I’ve gathered, Bradley Cooper’s direction is phenomenal, he stages shots that showcase an immensely talented filmmaker at work here.

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Pedro Almodóvar’s Next Film About “Two Women in Very Intimate Situation,” Set to Shoot March 2024

May 20, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

We have more details about Almodóvar’s upcoming English-language feature. This is what he tells Spanish outlet El Pais:

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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Screens Tonight

May 20, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Today’s the day Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” is screened at Cannes. In about four hours time. The embargo lifts at 3:45pm ET.

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Brief Update on ‘A Complete Unknown’

May 20, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

The cast seems to have almost been rounded up: Timothée Chalamet has been already cast. We can now add Benedict Cumberbatch, Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro as well.

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Jonathan Glazer’s ‘The Zone of Interest’ Stuns Cannes

May 19, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

First things first, this is an ice-cold art film, through and through. There’s no other way to put it. A meticulously delivered and minimalist 104-minute film — a masterfully constructed treatise on the banality of evil.

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Three New Images from Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’

May 19, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Via Total Film/GamesRadar are three new images from Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.”

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Nuri Bilge Ceylan Delivers Another Great Film in ‘About Dry Grasses’

May 19, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

The first great competition film screened today at Cannes and it was Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s “About Dry Grasses.”

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Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ Casts Renate Reinsve in the Lead Role

May 19, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

After Elizabeth Olsen and Rooney Mara turned down the lead role in Zach Cregger’s mysterious new movie “Weapons”, a lead actress has finally been found.

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‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Screens at Reviews Are Not Good [Updated]

May 19, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

UPDATE: I didn’t expect reviews to be this bad. A 51 on Metacritic basically means it’s getting panned.

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‘Poor Things’ and ‘Challengers’ to World Premiere at Venice

May 19, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Cannes only just got started, but the Venice leaks have already begun. I’d Venice boss Alberto Barbera behind them? Hmm ..

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‘Black Flies’ is the Dark as Coal Sean Penn Film Everyone Seems to be Hating at Cannes

May 19, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Last night, Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire‘s “Black Flies” screened. It’s in competition, which puzzled quite a few people.

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Barry Keoghan Drops Out of ‘Gladiator’ Sequel, Will Instead Star in Andrea Arnold’s ‘Bird

May 18, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Barry Keoghan is no longer part of the “Gladiator” sequel. Fred Hechinger has replaced him. However, Keoghan has made the smart move of hopping onboard Andrea Arnold’s next film, “Bird.”

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‘Beetlejuice 2’ Starts Filming

May 18, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

“Beetlejuice 2” has begun filming in the UK. The sequel stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega, Catherine O’Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci and Willem Dafoe.

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Francis Ford Coppola on Rumors of ‘Chaos’ on ‘Megalopolis’ Set: ‘The Source Was No Source’

May 18, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Remember in January when the trades claimed Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” was in danger of not being completed?

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Steve McQueen’s ‘Occupied City’ is Basically a 4-Hour Art Installation

May 18, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

One can commend Steve McQueen for making something as radical as “Occupied City,” but it doesn’t mean we have to sit through all 266 minutes of it. This film is a CHORE to behold.

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Kevin Costner Wants ‘Horizon’ to Premiere at Venice This Year

May 18, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

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

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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Trailer …

May 18, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Well, here it is. The king is back.

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