Hong Sang-soo is an unstoppable machine. The notable Korean writer-director has won prizes at so many major film festivals, and he keeps releasing two films a year, which has become the norm for him.
Read moreWes Anderson Remembers the Time He Screened ‘Rushmore’ for Pauline Kael
The story goes that Wes Anderson, a lifelong fan of film critic Pauline Kael, arranged a private screening of “Rushmore” for the retired film critic in early 1998.
Read moreAlan Arkin, 89, Has Passed On
Arkin won an the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 2007 for his hilariously tragic turn in “Little Miss Sunshine.”
Read moreVenice Announces Lineup on July 25; Here Are My Predictions
This is a good time to write my first big predictions piece. It should be noted that we already have a good picture of what will be there, via leaks and intel.
Read moreMore Abuse Allegations Surface Against Jonathan Majors
A new report from Rolling Stone details Jonathan Majors’ pattern of alleged “extreme behavior” that harkens back to his university days.
Read moreUh-oh …
I’m reading some outlets saying “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” made anywhere between $6-6.5 million in Thursday previews.
Read moreDeadline Refers to ‘Dune 2’ as Part of a “Three Film Saga”[Updated]
‘Asteroid City’ on VOD July 11
Well, that was fast. Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” was released theatrically on June 16th and will now be available to digitally rent on July 11. That’s not even a month. Welcome to the new normal.
Stop the Presses! ‘The Idol’ Actress Says Season 2 is Being Discussed With HBO
I was worried that HBO was low-balling Sam Levinson’s “The Idol” by turning, what was supposed to be, a six-episode run into just five, but the shoe might be continuing on.
Read more‘Barbie’ (70+M) Still Beating ‘Oppenheimer’ (40M) in Early Box-Office Projections
The “Barbeheimer” frenzy is inching closer and closer by the day. Even Tom Cruise ended up posting about it on social media.
Read moreHayao Miyazaki is “Worried” Over the Lack of Promotion For His Next Film
Studio Ghibli’s decision not to promote Hayao Miyazaki’s “How Do You Live,” with no poster, image or trailer released, is now even worrying the master himself.
Read moreVilleneuve’s ‘Dune: Part Two’ Has A New Trailer …
The 1976 Oscars: The Greatest Best Picture Lineup?
if there ever was a Best Picture lineup that should be considered as the greatest ever, the blueprint for perfection, it’s from the class of 1976. Just look at these five nominees.
Read moreSean Baker’s ‘Anora’ Casts Mikey Madison and Ivy Wolk
I’m fairly certain that ‘Scream’ star Mikey Madison and indie actress Ivy Wolk are in Sean Baker’s next film, titled “Anora.”
Read moreClint Eastwood, 93, Has Started Filming His “Final Film”, ‘Juror #2’
Great news, 93-year-old Clint Eastwood has been spotted in Georgia as he embarks on what many are calling his final film, “Juror #2.”
Read moreBad News: ‘Indy 5’ Projected to Nab Only $7.5 Million in Thursday Previews
The news keeps getting worse for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” The $300 million budgeted film is being unleashed in theaters this afternoon.
Read moreDid Tom Cruise Really Say This?
Yes, Tom Cruise supposedly went on his instagram account where he decided to promote a few upcoming summer movies.
Read more‘Eileen’ Gets December 1st Release Date via Neon
I watched William Oldroyd’s “Eileen” at this past January’s Sundance Film Festival. Although it felt slight at the time, but nevertheless intriguing, it’s stayed with me in the months since.
Read morePhoebe Waller-Bridge Claims Her ‘Indy 5’ Character Might Be Back For A Spinoff
Is Phoebe Waller-Bridge‘a Helena the heir-apparent to the ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise? Of late, there have been a lot of clues indicating that to be case.
Read moreScorsese, Spielberg and PTA Will Help Guide TCM Programming!
If there wasn’t enough of a reason to watch TCM, here’s another one: Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Paul Thomas Anderson will help guide programming decisions and curation at Turner Classic Movies.
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Festival press conferences have turned into landmines of political questioning, to the point where some artists would probably prefer to turn down being a juror at Cannes, Venice, or Berlin.