Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’ Screens to Divisive Love/Hate Reactions [Updated]

May 23, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

I just got out of “Asteroid City” and it’s certainly a Wes Anderson movie. I’ll share more thoughts soon. The reviews are DIVISIVE. It’s a love it or hate it kind of film.

Pawel Pawlikowski’s ‘The Island’ Scrapped Due to Insurance Issues

May 23, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Deadline’s reporting that bond companies are now refusing to insure movies ahead of a potential SAG strike on July 1.

Kleber Mendonça Filho to Shoot New Film Set in 1970s Brazil

May 23, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Any fans of Kleber Mendonça Filho? The Brazilian filmmaker is planning to shoot a new film in Brazil, set in the ‘70s, with actor Wagner Moura.

Jessica Hausner’s ‘Club Zero’ Gets Booed at Cannes

May 23, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

There were boos at my screening of Jessica Hausner’s “Club Zero,” but, this time, for good reason. This is a film that tries to shock you but fails miserably.

NEON Buys ‘Anatomy of a Fall’

May 23, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Is NEON going to win a fourth straight Palme d’Or? They just bought Justine Triet’s mesmerizing “Anatomy of a Fall,” the film many are predicting to win the Palme on Saturday.

Shock: Netflix Buys Todd Haynes’ ‘May/December’

May 23, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Before Cannes, Todd Haynes’ “May/December” had no U.S. distribution. After seeing the film, I understood why.

‘The Idol’ is Trashy, Sexy, Uncompromising Entertainment [Cannes]

May 23, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

HBO decided it was a wise decision to screen Sam Levinson’s “The Idol” at Cannes. It turns out they were right.

Cannes: Day 8 — Palme Contenders, Polls and Hidden Gems

May 23, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

We are day 8. There are still four days left here at Cannes, and plenty of movies left to be seen.

‘The Color Purple,’ Which Has Tested Screened Four Times, Now Has A Trailer

May 22, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Warner Bros. Pictures is set to open ”The Color Purple” in theaters on December 25, 2023. They’re banking hard on this one to be an Oscar contender.

Todd Haynes’ 1930s Gay Drama With Joaquin Phoenix Will be Rated NC-17 [Updated]

May 22, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

UPDATED: Haynes hasn’t even shot this movie yet and he’s already implying it’ll be a button-pushing endeavor:

Martin Scorsese Wants to Adapt Osage Novel ‘A Pipe For February’ Into A Film

May 22, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

I’m surprised nobody picked up on this story, then again I had written down a note to write something about it and completely forgot.

Jude Law Went Full-On Method as King Henry VIII in ‘Firebrand’ by Purposely Smelling Awful

May 22, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

So, you’re Jude Law and about to play King Henry VIII in Karim Ainouz’s “Firebrand,” but you also want to go fully method in tackling this historical figure. What do you do?

Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’ Screens Tomorrow [Cannes]

May 22, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Assessing the different opinions here at Cannes, I get the sense that people are not that excited for Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City.”

Victor Erice’s ‘Close Your Eyes’ Isn’t in Cannes Competition Because …

May 22, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

A very interesting article today via Spanish outlet El País explains why Erice’s fourth feature isn’t in Cannes competition.

‘Ferrari’ Producer Confirms Venice World Premiere

May 22, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Producer Niels Juul has basically confirmed, via Instagram, that Michael Mann’s “Ferrari” is going to Venice:

Film Critic Tries to Inject Race Card Into ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Narrative

May 22, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Film critic Robert Daniels with another bewildering take, this time he’s aiming his darts at Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

Alfonso Cuarón Calls ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ a Masterpiece

May 22, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Alfonso Cuaron is a major fan. He raved about it to Variety. Here he is in his own words:

Justine Triet’s ‘Anatomy of a Fall’: Automatic Palme d’Or Contender [Cannes]

May 21, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

A few hours ago Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall” screened at the Lumiere and it’s truly one of the best films of the fest.

‘Wizard of Oz’ Remake Coming, Person of Color to Play Dorothy

May 21, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Who comes up with these insane ideas? Did anyone bother to tell New Line this was a terrible idea?

Nolan Clarifies How ‘Oppenheimer’ Script is Written in “First Person”

May 21, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

There was mention a few weeks ago that Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” had a script completely written in the first-person.

‘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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