Shout out to Puck’s Matt Belloni for the link. While promoting “Origin,” which is going wide this Friday, Ava DuVernay stated frustrations on Sam Fragoso’s Talk Easy podcast.
Read moreHas Sundance Lost Relevance? —“Moralism in the Air”
It’s mid-January, which means we’re coming very close to the start of the 46th edition of the Sundance Film Festival. The Park City event is set to begin later this week and run until the 28th.
Read more‘Spaceman’ Trailer …
Principal photography on “Spaceman” began in April 19, 2021 and wrapped on July 1, 2021 in the Czech Republic. Yes, when it finally starts streaming, it’ll have been almost three years since production had wrapped on the film.
Read moreUpcoming Rey ‘Star Wars’ Movie Delayed Indefinitely
I’ve been told that Disney has delayed the film “indefinitely”, which is why they surprised everyone last week and decided to announce “The Mandalorian and Grogu” as the next Star Wars movie.
Read moreDavid Chase Says the “Golden Age” of Television is Over
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.
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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.