I noticed that Slant Magazine has just published its list of the Best Horror Films of the 21st Century. We’ll be getting many lists like this one being published in the coming days. Some recommendations are in order.
Read more‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Tracking at $20-$25 Million Opening
Leonardo DiCaprio Still Very Much in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Next Film
Yesterday, I spoke to a source who mentioned that Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film is still very much a go and that, if there’s no strike, a February production is being eyed in California.
Read moreRidley Scott Not Impressed With ‘Top Gun: Maverick’: “Meh.”
The late Tony Scott, Ridley’s brother, directed 1986’s “Top Gun” with a kind the slick ‘80s energy that director Joseph Kosinski faithfully emulated in 2022’s wildly successful “Top Gun: Maverick.”
Read moreTrailer: Will George Clooney’s ‘The Boys in the Boat’ Crash the Oscar Race?
“The Boys in the Boat” is based on Daniel James Brown’s non-fiction bestseller about the 1936 University of Washington rowing team who competed for gold at the Summer Olympics in Berlin.
Read more‘Napoleon’ Trailer …
The final trailer for Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” (11.22.23) is glorious. It’s all set to the sounds of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs.” The film has yet to be screened for critics, but I’m hearing first week of November we’ll get to see this bad boy.
Read more‘Ferrari’ Trailer …
Adam Driver’s Italian accent in Michael Mann’s “Ferrari” (12.25.23) is somewhat bothersome, reminds of the same vocal delivery he used in “House of Gucci.”
Read moreBarry Levinson Set To Direct David Mamet-Scripted JFK Thriller ‘Assassination,’ Starring Al Pacino
Oscar-winning director Barry Levinson is stepping in to direct the film, reuniting with Al Pacino for their fourth collaboration together, after “You Don’t Know Jack,” “Paterno,” and “The Humbling.” Shia LaBoeuf also remains attached to star.
Read moreTodd Field is Adaptating Marilynne Robinson’s Acclaimed Novel “Gilead”
So, it turns out that Martin Scorsese, Kent Jones and Todd Field are very serious in their intentions of adapting author Marilynne Robinson’s acclaimed novels.
Read moreTimothée Chalamet Says ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is “One of the Greatest Films” He’s Ever Seen
In his GQ interview, Chalamet admits he saw ‘Maverick’ a total of eight times last year, all while shooting “Dune: Part Two.” Timmy C believes the film is an all-timer.
Read moreMartin Scorsese Sits Down with Timothée Chalamet
A really nice GQ conversation between Martin Scorsese and Timothée Chalamet. It’s 29 minutes long but it flies by. You can tell Chalamet is totally in awe of Scorsese. Right off the bat, Scorsese praises “Call Me By Your Name” and admits that he enjoyed “Dune.” Was he just being polite about the latter? One doesn’t “enjoy” “Dune,” but suffers through its noble and vast ambitions.
Jeff Nichols’ ‘The Bikeriders’ Delayed Indefinitely
Jeff Nichols’ “The Bikeriders” has been delayed indefinitely amid the ongoing actors’ strike. The film was supposed to open on December 1st, 2023. Now it has no release date.
Read moreThe A.V. Club Actually Goes There
Yesterday, the AV Club’s Ray Greene posted a think piece, titled “Hey kids, get off Marty Scorsese's lawn,” that needs to be read to be believed.
Read moreKevin Spacey Attacks “Cancel Culture” in London
Kevin Spacey appears to have emerged from his legal troubles unscathed. He’s been found not guilty in two separate cases, but nobody wants to hire him in Hollywood. His name has been tarnished.
Read more‘Eileen’ Trailer …
I watched William Oldroyd’s “Eileen” at this past January’s Sundance Film Festival. It felt, at times, like a slight story, but nevertheless intrigued me — it’s definitely stayed with me in the months since.
Read moreRidley Scott Says Fede Alvarez’s ‘Alien: Romulus’ is “F*cking Great”
Fede Alvarez’s “Alien: Romulus” wrapped production in Hungary this past summer. It was shooting for around four months.
Read moreThe Golden Globes Most Likely Going to Streaming
So, the Globes are not going back to NBC. Todd Boehly, owner of the Globes, just told CNBC that the plan is most likely for a streaming broadcast (via Roger Friedman). Boehly did not mention which streamer would be picking it up, but my best guess would be YouTube. We’ll surely be getting more info in the coming days.
‘Zone of Interest’ Trailer, Poster …
Here’s a great poster for Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest,” it really conveys the mood of the film and the setting as well.
Read moreIs ‘Dune: Chapter Two’ Still 3 Hours 15 Minutes?
Terry Gilliam Says He Wants to Direct ‘The Carnival at the End of Days,’ but Needs $30 Million
It turns out that, yeah, Gilliam does want to direct ‘Carnival’ as his next feature, but the problem is — let me know if you’ve heard this one before — he can’t find the funding for it
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It’s no wonder 20th Century decided to dump the movie during the last week of August—a place where movies are set up to die quietly before the fall movie season begins.