Darren Aronofsky’s “Caught Steeling,” starring Austin Butler, is set to start production this fall. There’s also an expanded plot synopsis that’s been gathered up. It sounds like a grungy Safdie movie:
Read more‘Naked Gun' Actor Dead at 76
If anything, this is a good reason for me to write about Ezra Edelman’s 2016 documentary, "O.J: Made in America," which was better than almost any movie I saw that year.
Read moreNew Teaser for Yorgos Lanthimos' ‘Kinds of Kindness'
Lanthimos’ latest is called “Kinds of Kindness.” It’s set to Premiere at Cannes in May and will be released in theaters on June 21. A teaser trailer was just released by Searchlight.
Read moreTrailer for Unnecessary ‘Speak No Evil' Remake
Christian Tafdrup’s Danish horror film “Speak No Evil” (2022) wasn’t even out for a year when Blumhouse snatched up the U.S. rights and quickly set up a remake for it.
Read moreNia DaCosta Set to Direct Second Film in the ‘28 Years Later’ Trilogy.
There is now a director attached to helm the second film and it’s Nia DaCosta. Yes, the same filmmaker responsible for “The Marvels” atrocity.
Read more‘The Color Purple' Director to Helm Black Samurai Film for Warner Bros
More Cannes Intel, and the 19 (!!!) Films Rumored for Competition [Updated]
So, the current predicted competition lineup is Coppola, Baker, Arnold, Cronenberg, Lanthimos, Leigh, Jia, Audiard, Sorrentino, Kapadia, Gomes, Abassi, Ye, Minervini, Ainouz, Salles, Serebrennikov and … Serebrennikov.
Read moreGene Hackman Trending on X For All the Wrong Reasons
Gene Hackman, 94, is living somewhere in New Mexico. He’s lost a dramatic amount of weight, for all the right reasons, and looks damn-near unrecognizable.
Read more‘Blair Witch’ Reboot in the Works via Lionsgate & Blumhouse
Lionsgate and Blumhouse seem to believe that it’s a great idea to make another ‘Blair Witch’ movie. This latest reboot, which has just been announced, is part of a multifilm reboots deal between the studios.
Read moreDavid O. Russell in Talks to Direct ‘Get Smart' Reboot — John Mulaney Might Star
Warner Bros is rebooting “Get Smart” and none other than David O. Russel is in talks to direct. John Mulaney is said to be “interested” in the starring role which was last played by Steve Carell in 2008.
Read morePhil Lord and Chris Miller’s ‘Project Hail Mary,’ Starring Ryan Gosling, Set for 2026 Release
‘Mickey 17' Trailer Debuts at CinemaCon — Why is it Being Dumped in January 2025?
Last night, Bong was at CinemaCon where he screened the first trailer for his much-delayed film. The reactions have been, for the most part, positive.
Read more‘MaXXXine’ Rated R for “Strong Violence,” “Gore” and “Graphic Nudity”
Ti West’s “MaXXXine” is definitely in the can. It’s just been given an MPA rating: Rated R for “strong violence, gore, sexual content, graphic nudity, language and drug use.”
Read more‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Trailer
So, there’s a reason why “Joker: Folie à Deux” released exclusive images the last two Valentine’s Days. The just-released trailer gives off the impression that this will be a love story. Call it “Ha Ha Land,” if you’d like.
Read moreGeorge Lucas to Receive Honorary Palme d'Or
I’m a bit surprised about Cannes deciding to give their annual honorary Palme d’Or to George Lucas. There’s no question that he changed the entire film industry in 1977, but for the better? I don’t think so.
Read moreHarmony Korine's ‘Aggro Dr1ft' Sets Theatrical Run
After touring strip clubs, Harmony Korine’s “Aggro Dr1ft” will finally get a proper theatrical run. The film will have a one-week run, from May 10-16, in the following States (via The Film Stage):
Read moreCONFIRMED: ‘Megalopolis' Set to Premiere at Cannes in Competition
Colin Farrell To Star In Edward Berger’s ‘The Ballad Of A Small Player’ For Netflix
Edward Berger’s “All Quiet on the Western Front” won four Oscars, including Best International Film. His follow-up, “Conclave,” is set for release this November, via Focus, and, now, he’s already setting up his next film …
Read moreZack Snyder Wants to “Fix" ‘Sucker Punch' With a Director's Cut
‘Joker 2' Teaser, Full Trailer Releases Later Today
The full trailer will be released at 6:30 pm ET
If you've read this column for a while, you know the drill: I spitball Cannes every month from now until April, updating the latest intel and trying to figure out what will be in competition, vying for the Palme d'Or.