This year, actually, this month, marks the 25th anniversary of “The Sopranos,” quite possibly the most acclaimed show of all-time, and for good reason.
Read moreMajor Stars Turn Out in Support of DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ — Riseborough 2.0?
Now, I’m not saying another surprise nom is going to happen again this year, but I am seeing shades and similarities when it come to the industry support Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is getting for her performance in Ava DuVernay’s “Origin.”
Read moreRobert Downey Jr. Defends His Blackface in ‘Tropic Thunder’ and Society’s “Addiction to Grievance”
“Tropic Thunder” in 2024 is a landmine of triggered outrage waiting to happen. If this movie came out today, and bless Paramount for having had the guts to release it 15 years ago, most would completely miss the point.
Read moreS. Craig Zahler’s Best Films of 2023 includes ‘Saw X,’ ‘Godzilla Minus One and ‘Creed III’
Critics Choice: ‘Oppenheimer’ Seals its Oscar Frontrunner Status, Giamatti and Stone Up the Ante
The Critics Choice Awards membership did not disrupt the Best Picture Oscar narrative, if anything it reinforced what we already knew: that Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is probably winning Best Picture.
Read moreYorgos Lanthimos Says ‘Save the Green Planet!’ Remake Might Be His Next Film
Yorgos Lanthimos has been a very busy man. He already has the critically praised “Poor Things,” with Emma Stone, vying for Oscar glory. Then there’s “Kind of Kindness,” also starring Stone, which will launch this year.
Read morePTA’s New Film “Likely” A 2025 Release
A few more notes about Paul Thomas Anderson’s next film, which is revving to begin production on January 22. All hands on deck for what will surely be a much-followed film, more details to come this week …
Read moreAva DuVernay Disappointed by Neon’s ‘Origin’ Promotion
Neon acquired Ava DuVernay’s “Origin”, it played Venice and TIFF, and got mixed reviews. The film, which left me indifferent, has had very little press and advertising. It’s supposed to get a "wide" release next weekend.
Read moreMartin Scorsese Says Leonardo DiCaprio is “One of the Greatest Actors in the History of Movies”
Whenever the topic of Leonardo DiCaprio’s acting talents comes into conversation, it’s either he’s overrated or underrated, there’s no in-between. I’m sure that debate will continue on …
Read moreNicolas Cage Says ‘Bringing Out the Dead’ Is a “Misunderstood” Film
"Bringing Out The Dead" was the fourth collaboration between Martin Scorsese and screenwriter Paul Schrader, based on Joe Connelly’s novel, and it touched on their familiar themes of faith, guilt, hope, and redemption.
Read moreSearchlight Hires Celine Song for New Film
Jeff Sneider’s latest reporting has Searchlight developing a project with “Past Lives” filmmaker Celine Song, who is already expected to shoot her second film, “Materialists”, for A24, this Spring. No word on yet what this latest mystery project from her could be.
Steven Soderbergh Wrote A Sequel to ‘Sex, Lies and Videotape’
Re-Release of Pixar’s ‘Soul’ Bombs at the Box-Office, 325k on Friday
Yesterday, Pixar started the theatrical re-releasing of its straight to Disney+ pandemic movies. First up is 2020’s “Soul,” which is screening in over 1350 theaters this weekend.
Read moreDavid O. Russell to Direct Linda Ronstadt Biopic Starring Selena Gomez
It turns out that the award winning director of “Silver Linings Playbook” and “American Hustle” is a huge Ronstadt fan, and this is something he’s wanted to do for a long time.
Read moreGreta Gerwig Wants to Direct ‘Lady Bird’ Sequels
Has “Lady Bird” aged well? I haven’t seen it in over six years. At the time, Greta Gerwig’s film was critically acclaimed, and even got nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Read moreThe 82 Most Anticipated Movies of 2024 [Updated]
The list is now 82. I’ve added an additional 9 titles. One last update might be coming. Thanks for all the feedback.
Read moreMia Goth in Trouble …
James Hunter claims that he suffered a concussion after Goth kicked him during production on the A24 sequel “MaXXXine.”
Read moreScott Cooper's Bruce Springsteen Biopic
Director Scott Cooper is said to be working on a biopic tackling legendary singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen’s recording of his 1982 landmark album “Nebraska.”
Read moreNeon Releases Another Cryptic ‘Longlegs' Teaser
I’m not sure why Neon decided to release another cryptic teaser for Oz Perkins’ “Longlegs,” but this follows last Friday’s creepy video. Are we going to be getting these every Friday?
Read morePGA Nominees Announced!
There’s no more reliable Oscar precursor for the best picture Oscar race than the Producers Guild of America, known as the Darryl F. Zanuck Award. I’ll be updating this post as the winners get announced at 2PM ET.
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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.