Of all the projects Villeneuve has percolating next, after ‘Dune 2,’ his adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke’s “Rendezvous With Rama” is the one I’m most excited for.
Read moreConfirmed: ‘Fantastic Four’ to Star Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bacharach
Disney Not Releasing Acclaimed Films on Physical Media, and Maybe Never Will
Here comes the news that the latest Searchlight film, Andrew Haigh’s “All of Us Strangers,” will not be released on physical media. In recent years, there have been a handful of other titles given the same fate as ‘Strangers.’
Read moreEdward Zwick’s ‘Death of Kings’ to Star Morgan Freeman and Ben Kingsley
Bret Easton Ellis’ ‘Relapse,’ His Directorial Debut, to Star Joseph Quinn
Ellis penned the script about a man (played by Joseph Quinn) who witnesses a brutal death during a drug party and embarks on an existential crisis upon entering rehab
Read moreFirst Look at Mike Leigh’s ‘Hard Truths,’ Starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste
We now have our first look at “Hard Truths” (above) which reunites Leigh with actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, who starred in 1996’s “Secrets & Lies” and was Oscar-nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
Read more‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Screening Went Over Very Poorly: “It’s A Stinker”
‘Dune: Part 2’ Earns Raves in France
Here’s a quick summary, courtesy of X user Denis Villeneuve’s Universe, of the reactions from French audiences who saw “Dune: Part Two” yesterday at Le Theatre Grand Rex in Paris. This is not going to dampen the hype, it’s only going to heighten it.
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Cillian Murphy Doesn’t like ‘Red Eye’: “I Don’t Think it's a Good Movie”
Of all the films Cillian Murphy has starred in, I always like to mention “Red Eye,” which was this nifty 2005 thriller courtesy of Wes Craven. A B-movie through and through, this was a gripping affair from Craven, and one of his best offerings.
Read moreDavid Robert Mitchell’s ‘80s-Set Dinosaur Movie to Be Shot in IMAX, Described as a “Thrill Ride” With $80 Million Budget
Last month, I mentioned that David Robert Mitchell’s ‘80s-set dinosaur movie, potentially titled “Flowervale Street,” was going to start production in March. We now have some more details about it.
Read moreJaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in Antoine Fuqua’s ‘Michael’
Above is our first real look at Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, starring as the iconic musician in Antoine Fuqua’s biopic, which has started production.
Read moreTodd Solondz’s ‘Love Child’ to Star Elizabeth Olsen and Charles Melton — Set to Shoot in March/April
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.
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