I saw George Clooney’s “The Boys in the Boat” a few weeks ago via screener link, and it doesn’t really work. It’s very conventional. One might easily use the word “vanilla” to describe this film and you’d get a good sense of its overall vibe.
Read moreRidley Scott to Direct ‘BOMB’
The short story is being described as a template for an action/thriller in the vein of “Dog Day Afternoon” and “Speed”. It does sound like a smaller-scaled film for Scott, who just turned 86.
Read moreRumor: Josh Safdie’s Next Film With Adam Sandler is Not Happening
I’ve put this story under “rumor” because I refuse to believe that we won’t eventually be seeing this one, but a few signs are pointing towards it not happening.
Read moreTrailer for ‘The American Society Of Magical Negroes’
Why am I covering this film? For two reasons: the title is outrageous, and it’s also set to have its world premiere at Sundance next month.
Read more‘Wonka': $3.5 Million in Thursday Previews — $30-$35 Million Weekend Projected
Last night, the Timothee Chalamet starrer “Wonka” took in $3.5 million in previews. The holiday weeks may boost it up, but for now it’s looking at a $30-35 million weekend. “Wonka” is the second widest release of the year, after “Barbie,” as it’s set to open in over 4,000 theaters. The family friendly film will play through New Year’s to decent legs, no doubt.
‘Rebel Moon' Reviews ...
We’ll know how the film fares with Snyder fans, and general audiences, when it gets a special early release on Netflix on Dec. 21 at 10 p.m. ET.
Read morePawel Pawlikowski's ‘The Island' is Unlikely to Get Made
‘The Batman: Part Two' Still Doesn't Have A Script
The highly anticipated sequel to “The Batman” was supposed to start production this coming November, with Robert Pattinson set to return in the titular role. Then it got delayed to March 2024 and now that date has been further pushed back to later next year, and there’s a very good reason why.
Read moreWillem Dafoe Says Robert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu’ is “Unlike Anything I’ve Ever Seen”
Dafoe’s comments have made realize that I forgot to write about the unusual process that Eggers and his team of collaborators went through in attempting to achieve the unique visual style of the film.
Read moreNoah Baumbach’s ‘Jay Kelly’ to Star George Clooney and Adam Sandler
Netflix will produce Noah Baumbach’s next feature, which is being described as a “funny and emotional coming-of-age story about adults”.
Read moreEarly ‘Rebel Moon’ Reactions Are Not Good: “An Absolute Buffet for Zack Snyder Haters”
As Zack Snyder's buzzy space opera, “Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire”, nears its debut on Netflix, first reactions are very mixed for the upcoming film.
Read moreTilda Swinton to Star in Pedro Almodovar’s ‘The Room Next Door’
Pedro Almodóvar will be shooting his first full-length English-language feature in March. The film, set in New York City, is rumored to be about three female friends.
Read moreA24 Adapting PS4 Game ‘Death Stranding’ Into A Feature Film
Is A24 still an Indie studio? They’ve announced an adaptation of Hideo Kojima’s mega popular video game “Death Stranding” into a feature film.
Read moreZack Snyder Says He's Working on a ‘Sucker Punch' Director's Cut That Could Include Reshoots
In an interview with Inverse, Zack Snyder revealed that a “Sucker Punch” director’s cut looks to be happening. “I’m working with Warner Bros. to try and find a window to go back in”
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‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’ Trailer …
This is our first look image at Axel Foley, as played by Eddie Murphy. Yes, Murphy is reprising his iconic movie character from the 1980s.
Read moreAmazon Wins Bidding War for Bradley Cooper and Christian Bale’s ‘Best of Enemies’
Bradley Cooper and Christian Bale are in talks to star in “Best of Enemies”, an adaptation of Gus Russo and Eric Dezenhall’s book, “Best of Enemies: The Last Great Spy Story of the Cold War”.
Read moreGreta Gerwig Named Cannes 2024 Jury President + Spitballing Next Year’s Lineup
Greta Gerwig has been confirmed as the Jury President for the 77th edition of Cannes which is set to take place May 14-25, 2024.
Read moreAlex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ Has A $75 Million Budget, A24’s Most Expensive Movie Ever
Just something to quickly add about Alex Garland’s “Civil War.” The film’s production budget was $75M. It’s the most expensive A24 movie ever made and one that will have the kind of nationwide distribution none of their films previously had before.
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Ah, yes — Ridley Scott must be promoting a new movie, which means lots of ridiculous quotes from the many interviews he’s doing. Here’s the latest example.