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‘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.

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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."

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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."

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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.

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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
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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Another Rave for David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’ …

June 18, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

One of the most anticipated films of the year, David Fincher’s “The Killer,” was screened for Netflix execs and staff in late April. I was told that the room was left stunned by the end of the 150 minute film.

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Author Calls ‘Oppenheimer’ A “Stunning Artistic Achievement”

June 18, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

“Oppenheimer” is based on Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin’s 2005 book, so it’s not surprising he’s one of the first people to have seen Nolan’s film.

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‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part Two’ Will Not Be the End, More Movies to Come [Updated]

June 18, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

I’ve spoken to a few critics who attended last night’s first screening of ‘Mission: Impossible 7’. The consensus that I got was that it’s good, but not great.

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Thierry Fremaux Defends Abdelatif Kechiche and the “Male Gaze”

June 17, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Last time we saw a film from Kechiche was at Cannes 2019, when “Mektoub, My love: Intermezzo” shocked the Croisette.

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A 35mm ‘Tenet’ Rewatch Tonight

June 17, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Tonight I’ll be attending a 35mm screening of Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet.” I haven’t seen the film since its original release back in 2020.

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Is ‘Nightbitch’ Going Straight to HULU?

June 17, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Here’s a reader wondering about Marielle Heller’s upcoming “Nightbitch,” starring Amy Adams.

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Russell Crowe Says, Yes, Movie Sequels Are Lazy, But He Approves of ‘Gladiator II’

June 17, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

A whopping 137 movies sequels are currently greenlit in Hollywood. One of them is Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ sequel.

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Netflix’s Culturally Irrelevant All-Time Top 10: How Many Have You Actually Seen?

June 17, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Scorsese’s “The Irishman” has been knocked out of the Netflix all-time top 10 by a lo-grade Jennifer Lopez action thriller, titled “The Mother.”

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‘Past Lives’: Lovely, Understated and Overpraised Drama is All About Mood [Review]

June 16, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Celine Song’s “Past Lives” is the small indie that wowed press this past January and has received near-unanimous acclaim from critics since its theatrical release a couple of weeks ago.

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‘American Psycho’ Director Says People Should Embrace ‘Problematic’ Artists

June 16, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Can you celebrate artists such as Roman Polanski and Kevin Spacey with knowledge of their controversial pasts?

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Ethan Coen’s ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ Should Have A Trailer Soon [Updated]

June 16, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

As a diehard Coenhead, I’m highly intrigued at the prospect of seeing what Ethan Coen has in store for us with his solo outing

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‘Mission: Impossible 7’ Will Only Be Playing on IMAX For A Week, ‘Oppenheimer’ Then Takes Over

June 16, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

According to Variety, ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ will only be playing on IMAX screens for one week, before it relinquishes ALL of its showtimes to “Oppenheimer” the following week. A brutal loss for Cruise.

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Trailer for Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Challengers’ Possibly Next Week

June 16, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers,” is being released on September 15th, it’s a not that far fetched to believe that will most likely premiere at Venice.

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Pixar’s ‘Elemental’: $2.4 Million in Thursday Previews

June 16, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Pixar’s losing streak continues. “Elemental” has a 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, weak, by Pixar standards, and a 58 on Metacritic.

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David Fincher is Still “Proud” of ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’

June 16, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Last night, David Fincher and Steven Soderbergh were part of a master class conversation at the 2023 Tribeca Festival.

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The 10 Best Pixar Films

June 16, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

With the release of Pixar’s underwhelming 27th feature, “Elemental,” there’s enough reason to look back on the former glory days of the Disney-backed animated company.

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‘The Flash’ Projected to Bomb at Box-Office, $220 Million Budget!

June 16, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

The Thursday numbers are in and “The Flash” isn’t doing well, at all. What we are looking at here is a sub $60 million opening.

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‘The Fall Guy’ Reaction …

June 16, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Leitch wrapped production on his latest, titled “The Fall Guy,” this past March and a test-screening has already occurred for the action film which must clearly be deep in the editing process.

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Wes Anderson’s ‘Henry Sugar’ NOT 37 Minutes, Split into Four Short Films on Netflix

June 16, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Yesterday, we ran with Wes Anderson’s revelation that “The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar” was 37 minutes long. It turns out to be a little more complicated than that.

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Kevin Spacey Wants to Make an Acting Comeback: “I’m Ready”

June 15, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

A fascinating profile of Kevin Spacey via ZEITmagazin is going to have people talking.

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