Here’s screenwriter Josh Singer confirming that Steven Spielberg’s “Bullitt” reboot is still in the “very early stages.”
Read morePedro Pascal Confirmed for ‘Fantastic Four’?
I guess I should tackle this. It’s been almost two months since news came that Pedro Pascal was in negotiations to play Reed Richards in the “Fantastic Four” at Marvel Studios.
Read more‘Dune: Part 2’: Exclusive 6-Minute Sandworm Scene Released
A six-minute scene from “Dune: Part Two” has been released revealing Paul's first ride on a sandworm. Yeah, I won’t be watching this — I’d like to go in as cold as possible to this film.
Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell to Star in Kogonada’s ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’
Elusive video-essayist-turned-filmmaker Kogonada blew me away with his 2017 debut “Columbus” and he followed that one up with the acclaimed 2021 film “After Yang,” starring Colin Farrell.
Read moreDiablo Cody’s ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ is A Lifeless and Campy ‘80s Homage [Review]
Remember 1985’s “Weird Science”? That’s the one where two bozos design their ideal woman on a computer, and a freak electrical accident brings her to life in the form of Kelly LeBrock.
Read moreCeline Song’s ‘Materialists’ to Star Dakota Johnson Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans
Last fall, A24 hopped on-board Song’s next film. I had originally reported that her sophomore effort would be titled “Materialists”. She’s already written the script and A24 is backing it.
Read moreKumail Nanjiani Says He Still Has “Trauma” Over ‘Eternals’ Reviews — “Marvel Thought it Was Going to Be Really Well Reviewed”
Honest opinion: Chloe Zhao’s “Eternals” was not as bad as reviews made it out to be. Now, I’m not saying it was a “good” movie, but it surely was better, and more ambitious, than ‘Thor: Love and Thunder,’ or even ‘Black Widow.’
Read moreThe Dardenne Brothers to Shoot Next Film in August
Here come one of my favorite filmmakers of the 21st Century — Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. The folks over at IONCINEMA are hinting that we might have to circle a Cannes 2025 invite for their next film.
Read more‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Trailer …
Roman Polanski, 90, is Working on A New Film
Film historian Joseph McBride is hearing that Roman Polanski — turning 91 this summer — is working on another film.
Read moreKevin Spacey is A Hired Assassin in ‘Peter Five Eight’ Trailer
Gina Carano Sues Disney Over ‘Mandalorian’ Firing
In 2021, Gina Carano was caught in the whirlwind of cancel culture. Carano was famously fired from Disney+’s “The Mandalorian” for allegedly offensive social media posts. She’s now decided to sue both Disney and Lucasfilm.
Read more‘Blazing Saddles’ Slapped With “Trigger Warning” on Max
HBO Max, the streaming platform that canceled “Gone With The Wind,” is at it again — they just slapped “Blazing Saddles” with a nauseating pre-film PSA.
Read moreFrancis Ford Coppola Shares ‘Megalopolis’ Title Image — to Premiere at Cannes?
A little birdie told me yesterday that the film has been accepted for Cannes. Is this image drop a coincidence or is Coppola just in celebratory mode?
Read more‘Gladiator 2’ Trailer This Sunday?
Woody Allen’s ‘Coup de Chance’ to Receive Limited U.S. Release in April
Hollywood Elsewhere’s Jeffrey Wells has learned that Woody Allen’s “Coup de Chance” will receive “some kind of limited U.S. release in April, possibly a streaming-only deal or perhaps a brief theatrical exposure in major cities followed by streaming”.
Read moreAlex Garland to Co-Direct Untitled A24 “War Movie,” With Charles Melton Starring
As we anticipate his upcoming “Civil War,” Alex Garland is not, contrary to rumors, retiring from directing and will in fact remain in the battlefield for his next film.
Read moreVilleneuve Says ‘Dune 2’ Ends on A “Cliffhanger” — Embargo Lifts February 15
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Villeneuve spoke about the film’s ending and he’s sticking to the source material written by Frank Herbert back in 1965.
Read more‘Twisters’ Trailer to Premiere During the Super Bowl
A sequel for “Twister” was announced in December 2022. The cast will be led by Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, David Corenswet, and Brandon Perea. It’s set to be released during the thick of summer movie season, on July 19, 2024.
Read moreTodd Haynes’ “Explicit” 1930s Gay Drama, With Joaquin Phoenix, Aiming For Summer 2024 Shoot
Todd Haynes, coming off last year’s “May December,” hasn’t even started shooting his next film yet, but he’s already implying that it’ll be a button-pusher of the highest order.
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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.