Next week sees the release of Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon,” and I’m sure you know by now that he has a 4-hour cut of the film waiting in the wings, to be streamed on Apple TV.
Read moreVilleneuve’s ‘Cleopatra’ Plot Details, Rumored Casting — Italy Shoot?
Last week I linked to Daniel Richtman’s report that Denis Villeneuve was indeed directing “Cleopatra” for Sony. Zendaya had, supposedly, accepted the titular role with Daniel Craig and Timothee Chalamet also offered roles.
Read moreChloe Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ to Start Production in Late April
Two of the best Irish actors working today, Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, are set star in Chloe Zhao’s “Hamnet.” It’s being produced by Spielberg’s Amblin Pictures.
Read more‘Napoleon’ Review …
Ridley Scott hasn’t been shy in stating that there’s a 4-hour cut of his new historical epic, "Napoleon.” I bet that lengthy version is a very different film than the 158 minute theatrical cut I saw 48 hours ago.
Read moreJimmy Kimmel to Host the 96th Oscars
I’m not entirely sure how Jimmy Kimmel is still employed, especially after donning blackface and mocking racial stereotypes, but, bless his heart, he seems to have escaped the wrath of cancel culture all of these years.
Read morePedro Pascal in Talks to Play Reed Richards in ‘Fantastic Four’
Daniel Richtman had initially reported that Pedro Pascal was in talks to play Reed Richards in the upcoming ‘Fantastic Four’ reboot. Deadline, Variety and THR have now confirmed Richtman’s reporting.
Read moreJames L. Brooks Set to Direct ‘Ella McCay,’ His First Film in 13 Years — With Jack Nicholson?
The 83-year-old director finally getting behind the camera once again for a film titled “Ella McCay.” Production is set to begin in December. The film is being backed by 20th Century Studios.
Read more‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’ Loses Director Destin Daniel Cretton …
It seems as though the Marvel Cinematic Universe is getting bad news on a near daily basis. The end is nigh and the warning signs are all over the place. It doesn’t even feel like “superhero fatigue” but more like total and utter sabotage on their part.
Read more‘Madame Web’ Trailer is A Riot
This might be the worst trailer of the year. Almost every moment, every line of dialogue, can be mocked.
Read moreRidley Scott Dislikes Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’: “The Book Was Better”
When Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” was released, it was met with a lot of hate. It even garnered Kubrick a Razzie nomination for worst director.
Read more‘Hunger Games’ Eyeing $50 Million Weekend at Domestic Box-Office
If these numbers stick then this will be a successful launch for Lionsgate. The movie, which hits theaters this Friday, hasn’t had the best reviews — it currently sits at 59% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Read moreJim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ Sets Early 2024 Shoot in Paris
Jim Jarmusch hasn’t released a movie in four years, but that will likely change very soon as we now have news of a new project coming from the 70 year-old writer-director.
Read moreDirector Nia DaCosta Says ‘The Marvels’ Haters Are “Virulent And Violent And Racist And Sexist And Homophobic”
Martin Scorsese is, Apparently, A Big ‘Birdman’ Fan
What got the snobs over at Twitter talking, though, was Scorsese picking Alejandro Gonzalez Inarittu’s “Birdman” over Sergio Leone's “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”, and again over Quentin Tarantino's “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”.
Read moreOlivier Hermanus to Direct Alexander McQueen Biopic
After “Living,” his lovely remake of Kurosawa’s “Ikiru,” Oliver Hermanus will be releasing next year “The History of Sound,’ starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor. However, he’s not done yet, his project after that one is now confirmed to be a biopic about fashion designer Alexander McQueen.
What’s the Best Marvel Movie? Don’t Say ‘Black Panther’ …
It’s been a long, harrowing journey, but after 33 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, and a major duo in quality currently occurring, maybe now is a good time to look back at what movies actually worked these last 15 years.
Read more‘Napoleon’ Polarizes Critics …
Some divisive reactions for “Napoleon.” It’s definitely not getting panned, some critics even love the film.
Read more‘Saltburn’ Review …
If you’re looking for substance in “Saltburn” then look elsewhere. Much like Fennell’s “Promising Young Woman,” this film can feel more like an exercise in style over substance, but it’s a far more entertaining one and takes more risks, some of which do pay off.
Read moreRidley Scott to Shoot His Next Film, a Western, in March
Ridley Scott, 85, is a workaholic. You’d think he’d want to rest during the strike, not to mention, after having had production halted on “Gladiator 2.” But, no, Scott has been very busy.
Read moreLive-Action ‘Snow White’ Cost $209 Million to Produce
According to Forbes, Walt Disney Studios spent $209.3 million to produce the upcoming live-action “Snow White”. Last month, Disney decided to delay the release of the controversial live action movie by nearly a year. It will now open on March 21, 2025.
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