In November, I wrote that Solondz’s next project, “Love Child,” would star Elizabeth Olsen. Deadline is now confirming Olsen’s casting, but also adds that Charles Melton (May December) will be co-lead in the film.
Read more‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Was Mentioned in Over 463 Critics Top 10 Lists, #1 for 2023
In 2023, 888 lists were amassed. Comparisons will get made to this year’s Oscar nominees for Best Picture — 8 titles in the top 10 were nominated.
Read moreDisney+ Lost 1.3 Million Subscribers
‘Madame Web’ First Reviews Call It “Embarrassing" And A “Clunky, Poorly-Written [Mess]" — 16% on Rotten Tomatoes
The first reactions for “Madame Web” have leaked online and they’re not good. They’re almost all overwhelmingly negative. I decided to catch ‘Bob Marley’ instead of this one last night …
Read moreSteven Spielberg Loved ‘Godzilla Minus One,’ Saw it Three Times
I’m not surprised that Steven Spielberg is a fan of “Godzilla Minus One,” the film owes a lot to “Jaws” and, really, just the popcorn escapist nature of Spielberg’s best blockbusters.
Read moreJosh Safdie Will Direct Adam Sandler’s Netflix Stand-Up Special
I have no idea if Josh Safdie’s upcoming, and untitled, Netflix movie, starring Adam Sandler, is still happening— if it does shoot then it would have to be during major league baseball season, which starts in April.
Read moreChristopher Nolan Says Cillian Murphy Might be the Best Actor of His Generation
During yesterday’s DGA awards ceremony, Christopher Nolan insinuated that Cillian Murphy was the “best actor of his generation”.
Read moreBest Final Films by Great Directors
We’ve had so many filmmakers of late claiming that they will be directing their “final” films. IndieWire has decided to look back on some of the great final statements from major filmmakers.
Read moreConfirmed: Woody Allen’s 50th Film, ‘Coup de Chance,’ to Be Released in U.S. by MPI Media Group
As expected, MPI Media Group will release Woody Allen’s 50th film as a director, “Coup de Chance,” for North American markets on April 5th, 2024. A digital/VOD release will follow on April 12th.
Read moreLilly Wachowski Set to Direct ‘Trash Mountain’
Bruno Dumont Set to Direct Romeo and Juliet-Inspired ‘Red Rocks’
Production is expected to begin this year, the film will follow the “rivalry between two gangs of kids, a blend of locals and summer visitors, who compete in the perilous game of cliff jumping.”
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Trailer for ‘Wicked: Part 1’ Makes it Look Like Total Camp
“Wicked: Part One” is an upcoming two-part musical directed by Jon M. Chu (“In the Heights,” “Crazy Rich Asians”) from a screenplay by Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz.
Read more‘Deadpool 3’ Trailer …
Here it is, the trailer of the movie Matthew Vaughn claims will “save the whole Marvel universe.” Deadpool 3, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
Read moreRe-Release of Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ Bombs at the Box-Office, $500k Weekend
There is no point in re-releasing a 2-year-old animated movie that can conveniently be streamed at the comfort of your own home. Disney is quickly finding that out.
Read moreFilmmakers Very Upset About Potential ‘Coyote vs Acme’ Shelving
The response has not been coming from the biggest of names, what does that tell you? It’d be more effective to have a Tom Cruise or Martin Scorsese come out and condemn Warner Bros’ actions, but hey won’t and they can’t.
Read moreHalle Berry Offered the Role of Denzel's Wife in Spike Lee's ‘High and Low’
Spike Lee’s “High and Low”, starring Denzel Washington, and produced by A24/Apple, is of the bigger projects to have emerged this year. Daniel Richtman is now reporting that Halle Berry was offered a role as Denzel's wife in Spike Lee's remake of Kurosawa’s classic.
‘American Fiction’ Filmmaker Cord Jefferson Says His Next Film is an Erotic Thriller
If you’re wondering what writer-director Cord Jefferson (“American Fiction”) will be doing next, then it looks like he’ll be delving far into genre territory:
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Aggro Dr1ft’ Makes $46,000 in Strip Club Screenings
I’m not entirely sure what Harmony Korine’s plans are as far as distributing his indescribable “Aggro Dr1ft.” Will it even ever get distribution? Does it need distribution?
Read moreChristopher Nolan Wins the DGA
Not a shocker, Christopher Nolan has won the Directors Guild of America for “Oppenheimer,” which perfectly sets him up now to win the Oscar for Best Director. If he does win the Oscar, it’ll be his first ever win.
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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.