This year, 38 filmmakers participated in IndieWire’s 2023 polling, and they include the likes of Robert Eggers, Sean Baker, Kitty Green, Ira Sachs, David Lowery, Andrew Haigh, Paul Schrader and Daniel Scheinert.
Read moreBest Screenwriters? Scott Frank is Definitely One of Them.
It goes in depth on Frank’s services as a script doctor, revealing that he charges a whopping $300,000 weekly fee for his services to fix a film’s script
Read moreM. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Good Grades’ Has A Very Interesting DP at the Helm …
It turns out that cinematographer Sayombhu Mukdeeprom is lensing M. Night Shyamalan’s next film, “Good Grades”.
Read moreTom Wilkinson 1948-2023
The great Tom Wilkinson has passed on. He was 75. A big loss for film as he was one hell of a great actor. He had such presence on-screen and truly one of the great character actors of his time.
Read moreFearing Backlash, Paul Schrader Wants to Co-Direct ‘Three Guns at Dawn’ With A Black Director
Earlier in the summer, Paul Schrader mentioned he had written a screenplay, titled “Three Guns at Dawn,” and that he wanted Antoine Fuqua to direct it.
Read moreDamien Chazelle’s ‘Babylon’ — One Year Later
Forget about the critical snubbing, I do believe “Babylon” will stand the test of time. There is so much to this film, and it encompasses the kind of American filmmaking that might have been more celebrated just a few decades ago.
Read moreReaders’ Poll: The Best Films of 2023 — Submit Your List!
As I finally complete my top 10 of 2023, which will be posted before the year is done, it’s also time for our readers to chime in on their favorites of the year.
Read moreMichael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ Has Grossed $6.8 Million, So Far …
It pains me to see Michael Mann’s “Ferrari” doing so poorly at the box-office, but it was to be expected. The film is not at all for mainstream tastes, and, rather, a slowburn. In other words, it’s not “Ford v Ferrari.”
Read moreWill Gareth Evans’ ‘Havoc’ Be Released in 2024?
Many of us are wondering when Gareth Evans’ “Havoc” will be released. There’s been a lot of speculation about the reasons for its delay, with reshoots having happened in early 2023.
Read moreLynne Ramsay’s ‘Polaris’ Has Not Been Shot Yet [Updated]
“Polaris” is set in the 1890s. It’s a period film, about an ice photographer (Phoenix) who meets the devil in Alaska. The film was shot on location in Alaska, and that’s maybe why nobody noticed it was filming.
Read moreTarantino’s ‘The Movie Critic’ Will Reshoot/Remake ‘70s Film Classics
It’s been long-rumored that Quentin Tarantino’s “The Movie Critic” would rework scenes from Schrader’s “Rolling Thunder”, but it looks like other ‘70s classics will be reshot for the film.
Read morePaul Schrader Criticizes ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’: “Spending 3 1/2 Hours in the Company of an Idiot is A Long Time”
Wasn’t it just a month ago that Schrader said he doesn’t criticize his friend’s movies? What he’s saying here about “Killers of the Flower Moon” is a backhanded diss towards, friend, Scorsese.
Read moreJohn Waters’ ‘Liarmouth’ is Still Happening, Script Has Been Submitted
We are anticipating John Waters’ “Liarmouth,” which is set to be the filmmaker’s first film in almost 20 years. Aubrey Plaza is rumored to be part of the cast.
Read moreDavid Michôd Editing A “New Version” of ‘Wizards!’
Australian director David Michôd, whose last film was 2019’s “The King,” is back in the crime genre, although it doesn’t seem to resemble his “Animal Kingdom” one bit, rather, it’s a pitch black stoner comedy.
Read more‘Batman Returns’ Screenwriter Thinks Tim Burton’s Original “Sucks”
However, don’t ask Waters about Burton’s original “Batman” (1989) — when asked about the film Waters wasn’t shy in his disapproval of the film, “it sucks.” Curiously, Waters implies that Burton wasn’t a fan either.
Read moreDon Hertzfeldt’s ‘Me’ to be Released in 2024
Indie animator Don Hertzfeldt (“The World of Tomorrow,” “It’s Such A Beautiful Day”) went on X to announce his next film, titled “Me,” will be released in 2024. If, like me, you’re a fan of Hertzfeldt’s funny, tragic and philosophical works, then this very good news. No plot details were mentioned.
‘Die Hard’ Prequel in the Works?
A prequel had originally been greenlit in 2018, with Len Wiseman set to direct, but Disney bought 20th Century Fox and scrapped the project.
Read more“Best Christmas Present Ever”
Paul Schrader is a ‘Jeanne Dielman’ hater, calling its topping of the Sight and Sound poll a “woke” decision.
Read more‘The Color Purple’ Nosedives at the Box-Office, $3M on Wednesday
I’m not sure what’s the deal with “The Color Purple” at the box-office, but I’ve never seen anything quite like it before.
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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.