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 more‘The Crow' Trailer — Bill Skarsgård Stars in Gothic Remake
I’ve already tackled my reservations about the upcoming remake of “The Crow.” A graphic 3-minute trailer has now been released, via Lionsgate. At least director Rupert Sanders won’t be shy about the violence.
‘Alien: Romulus' Test Screens ...
Details are starting to leak out about Fede Alvarez’s “Alien: Romulus.” It test screened a few days ago in California. Word is also that we’ll be getting a trailer coming for it this month.
Read moreScarlett Johansson Offered Lead Role in Gareth Edwards' ‘Jurassic City'
A July 31 production start is already scheduled, David Koepp has almost completed the script and now it looks as though a cast is being assembled for Gareth Edwards’ “Jurassic City”.
Read morePlot Details for Todd Haynes’ “Explicit” 1930s Gay Drama
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.
Read more‘Leave the World Behind' Was the Most Streamed Movie of 2023
If there’s one movie, theatrical or streaming, that got people talking in 2023, with the exception of “Barbenheimer,” it was Sam Esmail’s “Leave the World Behind”. The apocalyptic thriller was the No. 1 movie in the U.S. on Netflix for almost three weeks.
Read moreReaders' Best Films of the '40s?
A reader has asked, when are the ‘40s? Not any time soon. I might leave that decade covered by the end of the year, or maybe early 2025. There’s other polls I’m currently developing, and they will be revealed very soon.
Read more‘Son of Saul' Director Calls Jonathan Glazer's Oscars Speech “Appalling"
The British filmmaker had made parallels between the Holocaust-setting in ‘Zone of Interest’ and the current conflict in Gaza. Suffice to say, a lot of conversation has materialized because of his wording.
Read moreMaggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’ Likely Aiming for Venice 2025 Premiere [Updated]
“The Bride!” has been set, via Warner Bros, for a theatrical and IMAX launch, on October 3, 2025. Sounds like they want Gyllenhaal to return to Venice after premiering her debut feature (“The Lost Daughter”) there.
Read more‘Origin' X Account Shut Down
The X account for Ava DuVernay’s “Origin” has been shut down. This, after it decided to go rogue on Monday and bash Neon for not inviting the film’s cast and crew to the distributor’s Oscar afterparty.
Read moreSo Far, So Good for ‘The Fall Guy'
‘Godland' Director Hlynur Pálmason's Next Film ...
Icelandic writer-director Hlynur Pálmason’s third feature, following his gripping “A White, White Day,” was the Cannes stunner “Godland,” a slowburn that slowly revealed its shattering cards.
Read moreStinker? ‘Alto Knights' Moved to March 2025 Release Date
This year was supposed to mark the return of 81-year-old director Barry Levinson. His latest, “Alto Knights,” Formerly titled “Wise Guys,” was set to become Warner Bros’ first original feature of the Warner Bros. Discovery era.
Read moreAri Aster's ‘Eddington' Begins Filming, Shot by Darius Khondji
A24 has announced that Ari Aster’s “Eddington” will star Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone and Austin Butler. The film began production this week in New Mexico. Darius Khondji (“Uncut Gems”) is lensing the film.
Read more‘Salem’s Lot’ Will Be Released in 2024, Straight to Streaming on Max
Paul Thomas Anderson’s Next Film to Be Released on August 8, 2025
Paul Thomas Anderson’s next film is set to be released on August 8, 2025 in theaters, including IMAX. The still-untitled film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, Sean Penn, Alana Haim, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti, is still in production. Maybe a Cannes 2025 berth could happen with that date.
Neve Campbell Set to Return for ‘Scream 7'
Neve Campbell will return as Sidney Prescott in “Scream 7.” Kevin Williamson is set to direct the film. Williamson wrote the first two ‘Scream’ movies, and the fourth one as well.
Read more‘The Batman Part II' Delayed a Full Year to October 2, 2026
Matt Reeves’ “The Batman: Part II” has had its 2025 release pushed back to October 2, 2026. There’s been a lot of waiting and seeing with this one, and this new date is not surprising.
Read moreVariety Reports Nolan's Next Film Might Be Remake of '60s TV Series ‘The Prisoner'
“The Prisoner,” one of the more famous and acclaimed sci-fi TV shows, follows an agent who resigns from his job, but is then kidnapped to a mysterious seaside village full of captives and in constant surveillance.
Read more‘Monkey Man' Premieres at SXSW to Semi-Positive Reviews
So, it does look as though this one won’t be breaking any new cinematic ground, but it could still, potentially, be a fun time at the movies. The film is being compared, in many of these reviews, to “John Wick” and “The Raid.”
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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.