It was no doubt with great emotion that, on the day it was announced he’d be in Cannes competition for “Oh, Canada,” Paul Schrader shared an image of himself, Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas with the caption “Together Again.”
Read moreLynne Ramsay Confirms Her Next Film is ‘Die, My Love,' Starring Jennifer Lawrence
Luca Guadagnino's ‘Challengers' Earns RAVES From Critics
“Challengers” is earning raves across the board. It’s easily Luca Guadagnino’s most acclaimed film since 2017’s “Call Me By Your Name.” 90 on Metacritic and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Read more‘Joker 2’ Trailer: 167 Million Views in 24 Hours, Surpasses ‘Barbie’ Numbers
Warner Bros must be ecstatic about the success of their “Joker: Folie à Deux” trailer launch. It was to be expected, and it certainly helped that the trailer was so well put together and included visually ravishing footage.
Read moreJames L. Brooks’ ‘Ella McCay' Set for 2025 Release
As much as I was disappointed by James L. Brooks’ last film, 2010’s “How do You Know,” it’s very hard not to get excited about his latest project, set to be his first film in over 13 years.
Read more‘Civil War' Nabs $3.5M in Previews — $25M Opening?
“Civil War” just opened in 3500 locations and nabbed $3.5 million in previews last night. This could very well translate into a $25 million weekend, which would make it A24’s highest opening ever.
Read moreCRITICS POLL: What's Francis Ford Coppola's Best Post- ‘Apocalypse Now' Film? [Updated]
Over 100 critics, programmers and filmmakers were asked to select the best Coppola film from the post- ‘Apocalypse Now’ phase of his career. The top two vote getters: “Dracula” and “Rumble Fish.”
Read moreDev Patel in Talks to Star in Next ‘Jurassic World' Movie
Dev Patel is in talks to star, alongside Scarlett Johansson, in the next ‘Jurassic World’ movie. Gareth Edwards is directing. David Koepp is penning the screenplay. The film starts shooting in July.
Read more‘Gladiator II' Includes “Sharks, Crazy Wild Monkeys and Bloodthirsty Rhinos"
Ridley Scott, appearing via video, introduced an unfinished trailer to the crowd. He also said the sequel was “more extraordinary” than the first one. Once people finally laid their eyes on the footage, the praise was universal,
Read moreEdgar Wright ‘Running Man’ Remake to Star Glenn Powell
Wright has mentioned in the past that if there’s ever been one movie that he’d love to remake then it’s “The Running Man.” Based on a novel by Stephen King, it was already turned into a movie in the ‘80s.
Read moreDamien Chazelle Set to Direct Untitled Prison Movie at Paramount
Steven Spielberg Eyeing A Few Options for His Next Directorial Effort
Steven Spielberg is currently circling a few projects as his potential next film. It could be announced before the year is done. I’m hearing his “Bullitt” remake is NOT next. Rather, it might be the movie after the next.
Read moreQuentin Tarantino’s ‘The Movie Critic' Sets to Shoot in Fall 2024
After much speculation, and according to a Production Weekly listing, Quentin Tarantino’s tenth and final film, “The Movie Critic,” is scheduled to start shooting in Los Angeles this fall.
Read more‘The Apprentice' First Look — Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump
Whether you like it or not, this film is happening. Director Ali Abassi (“Holy Spider”) shot a film about Donald Trump and it’s premiering at Cannes.
Read moreCannes Lineup Revealed! Coppola, Arnold, Baker, Lanthimos, Schrader, Audiard and More
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival lineup was finally revealed on Thursday, April 11. I will have much more on this in the next few minutes, including details of some of the behind the scenes drama.
Read moreDarren Aronofsky's ‘Caught Steeling' Sets Fall Shoot + Plot Details
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.
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