Warner Bros. landed the rights to Ryan Coogler’s next film starring Michael B. Jordan. Described as a period thriller centering on vampires, and having a 1930s Jim Crow South setting, with some “anime influences,” the goal is to start shooting this one in April.
Read moreBefore Paul Thomas Anderson’s Rewrites, Lily Gladstone Just Had Three Scenes in ‘Killers of The Flower Moon’
We already know that there was a total script overhaul for “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio decided that, instead of depicting the point of view of the FBI, they were going to focus on the story of the Osage nation.
Read moreEthan Coen’s ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ is A Goofy and Zippy Lesbian Road Trip B-Movie
The social media embargo has lifted on Ethan Coen’s “Drive-Away Dolls.” I still can’t write about it, so I’ll just have to post what I wrote on X:
Read moreSpike Lee to Remake Kurosawa’s ‘High and Low,’ Denzel Washington Set to Star
Oscars Add New Category for Best Casting — Stunts/Choreography Next?
The first new Oscar category to be introduced since 2001, that’s when best animated feature was added, more than two decades ago, will be presented for the first time at the 98th Oscars.
Read moreElaine May, 92, Still Planning to Direct ‘Crackpot’
Elaine May hasn’t made a narrative film in over 32 years. The unfairly ill-received “Ishtar” broke her. However, the legendary ‘70s filmmaker is ready to direct again, with the Dakota Johnson-starrer “Crackpot.”
Read moreBen Wheatley to Direct Bob Odenkirk in Action Film ‘Normal’
Bob Odenkirk (“Better Call Saul”) has re-teamed with “Nobody” scribe Derek Kolstad (John Wick 4) on a new action movie titled “Normal.” Ben Wheatley (Meg 2: The Trench, Free Fire, High Rise) is set as director.
Read more‘Dune 2’ Tracking $65+M Opening
There’s only a handful of 2024 films with a fighting chance to cross the billion dollar mark at the worldwide box-office — maybe, “Joker: Folie a Deux,” “Despicable Me 4,” “Deadpool 3” and “Dune: Part Two.”
Read more10 Years Later … The Best Films of 2014
Hard to grasp, but it’s already been 10 years since “Boyhood” and “Whiplash.” Time flies. Looking back, 2014 wasn’t a particularly notable film year, however one thing I noticed was the great sci-fi that was released, from directors like Jonathan Glazer, Christopher Nolan, Bong Joon-ho and Doug Liman.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Argylle’ to Remain at #1 With $6-8 Million Haul
‘Tis the season for empty cinemas. Have you noticed a lack of big titles so far this year? No coincidence last year’s strikes are having an effect, and this dire state won’t be saved until “Dune: Part Two” shows up on March 1.
Read moreChristopher Nolan Has “No Guilt” About Being A ‘Fast & Furious’ Fan
Aaron Taylor-Johnson to Star in David Mackenzie’s ‘Fuze’
Aaron Taylor-Johnson will lead the heist thriller “Fuze.” It comes to us from “Hell or High Water” director David Mackenzie.
Read moreSteven Spielberg’s ‘Bullitt’ Reboot Still in the “Very Early Stages”
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.
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