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Cannes 2027: Spitball #1 Includes Scorsese, Östlund, Bong, Chazelle, Nichols, Payne, Haynes, Weerasethakul — and Yes, Malick (Again)

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.

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What Are You Seeing This Weekend? ‘Godzilla Minus Zero,' ‘Wild Horse Nine,' ‘La Bola Negra' Expands, ‘Club Kid,' ‘I Play Rocky' & ‘Possible Love'

This is an open discussion thread. Tell us what you're seeing Friday to Sunday, what you thought of it, and what's still on your list. This weekend you have plenty of options.

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007 Surprise! Robert Pattinson Screen Tested for James Bond

Yep, Robert Pattinson has screen tested to play James Bond, according to "multiple sources" who spoke to THR. He joins the already-reported trio of Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor.

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‘1408’ Sequel Is Happening With Sam Jackson, John Cusack, Elijah Wood and Natalia Dyer

Cusack has been open about this being the one sequel he'd ever do. Last year he told People he'd never had the urge to make sequels, but "1408" interested him, partly because, in his words, "most movies suck."

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James Bond: Two Mystery Stars Secretly Tested For 007, Per THR

This week, two different UK tabloids named two different actors, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor, as the chosen one. That follows last week's claim that Callum Turner had been cast as 007, which tells you just how in the dark everybody is.

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August 19, 2019
3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC
August 19, 2019

This year’s 12th edition of the Scary Movies festival at Film at Lincoln Center premiered Ari Aster’s extended version of “Midsommar” this past Saturday.

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Judi Dench Slams Trigger Warnings: “If You’re That Sensitive, Don’t Go”

May 15, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Recently, Cate Blanchett, Quentin Tarantino, Ian McKellen and Ralph Fiennes all railed against the usage of “trigger warnings.” The latest personality to slam “trigger warnings” is Judi Dench.

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Zach Cregger's ‘Weapons' Sets January 2026 Release

May 14, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

‘Barbarian’ director Zach Cregger will release his next film “Weapons” on January 16, 2026 in theaters. The cast includes Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams and Benedict Wong.

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‘Challengers' Releases on VOD This Friday

May 14, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

“Challengers” is #3 at the box-office, having made $68.7 million globally off a $50 million budget. And yet, it’ll be made available on VOD this coming Friday. Go figure.

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Producer Says There's “A Conspiracy to Destroy" Coppola

May 14, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

The minute I read this morning’s Guardian piece on Francis Ford Coppola; I knew it wouldn’t just be shrugged off. The steady stream of hit pieces against him these last few months have been quite something.

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Greta Gerwig Calls Cannes a “House of Worship” as 2024 Edition Begins

May 14, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

The 2024 edition is set to kick off tonight with the world premiere of Quentin Dupiex’s “The Second Act” starring Lea Seydoux, Vincent Lindon, Louis Garrel and Raphaël Quenard.

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Neon Boards Julia Ducournau's ‘Alpha,' Set to Shoot This Fall + Plot Details

May 14, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Today it was announced that Neon, who boarded Julia Ducournau’s Palme-winning “Titane,” will distribute the film. It’s set to start production in the fall.

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‘Megalopolis' Trailer!

May 14, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

I think I’ll refrain from seeing this as I’m supposed to catch “Megalopolis” on Thursday and wouldn’t mind going into that screening not having seen a single frame. What do you think?

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Ed Harris to Direct ‘The Ploughmen,' With Bill Murray, Nick Nolte and Owen Teague

May 14, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Ed Harris, one of the wonderful character actors we don’t speak enough of, has actually directed two films in his career, and they were both good: “Pollock” and “Appaloosa.” He’s now set out to direct his third feature.

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‘Road House’ Sequel in the Works ...

May 14, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

There was never any doubt in my mind that a sequel to Amazon’s “Road House” was going to happen. Variety has now only confirmed the obvious. Jake Gyllenhaal will back for this one.

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French Court Acquits Roman Polanski of Defamation

May 14, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

A Paris court has acquitted Roman Polanski of defaming a British actress who accused him of raping her when she was a teenager.

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Francis Ford Coppola Smoked a Lot of Weed on ‘Megalopolis' Set

May 14, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

I recently predicted that another hit piece would no doubt come right before Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” would premiere at Cannes on Thursday, and, wouldn’t you know it, here it is.

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‘Dìdi' Trailer Reveals One of the Best Films You'll See This Summer

May 14, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

“Didi” is a sweet, real and incredibly resonant film — think Bo Burnham’s “Eighth Grade.” If you loved that one then you’ll be taken by “Didi.”

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Luca Guadagnino's ‘After the Hunt' to Shoot This Summer — Andrew Garfield Joins the Cast

May 13, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

In March, it was announced that Guadagnino would direct Julia Roberts in a thriller called “After the Hunt” that landed at Amazon/MGM Studios. The script is being penned by Nora Garrett.

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Kevin Costner Says He Doesn't Have the Money to Shoot ‘Horizon' Parts 3 & 4, But “I Don’t Give a Sh*t Now. I’m Just Going to Start It"

May 13, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

This Kevin Costner interview with Deadline is quite something. It’s no-holds-barred. He really doesn’t give a f*ck. All he wants to do is make movies.

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Anya Taylor-Joy Had A Miserable Time Shooting ‘Furiosa'

May 13, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

We already know about the legendary behind the scenes chaos on George Miller’s “Mad Max: Fury Road.” It’s been well-researched and reported on for almost 10 years. T

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Zac Efron to Star in Ti West's ‘Night Business'

May 13, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Ti West is about to complete his “X” trilogy with “MaXXXine,” set for July release. He’s already set up his next project which will again be produced by A24.

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Guy Ritchie Is Already Setting Up His Next Movie — Titled ‘Wife And Dog'

May 13, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Here’s yet another Guy Ritchie movie being greenlit. He’s quickly turning into the most prolific filmmaker in Hollywood. The man is giving Ridley Scott a run for his money.

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Official: Edgar Wright to Direct ‘Barbarella' Remake, Starring Sydney Sweeney

May 13, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

As we reported last year, there is now confirmation, via Deadline, that Edgar Wright is in talks to direct Sony’s “Barbarella” remake, starring Sydney Sweeney. Jane Goldman (X-Men: First Class) will be penning the screenplay.

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‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Dominates With $58.5M Opening — ‘Fall Guy' Continues to Struggle

May 13, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

The latest ‘Apes’ movie had a domestic debut of $58.5 million and $72.7 million overseas for a global start of $131.2 million. Strong word of mouth boosted its Sunday totals.

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Mohammad Rasoulof Has Escaped Iran

May 13, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

After being sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging, director Mohammad Rasoulof has escaped Iran and is currently staying in an undisclosed location in Europe.

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CONFIRMED: Sadie Soverall Exits Brady Corbet's ‘The Origin of the World' Mid-Shoot, Lily McInerny Steps In Lead Role

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Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ Tops the Best Films of the 1930s, According to 100+ Critics

We’ve gone through the decades. The ‘40s ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘2000s, and ‘2010s. — all revisited, argued over. Now, here are the results for the best films of the 1930s.

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The results are in, and according to critics, this decade filled with cinematic riches did not have a better film than Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane.” Nobody should be surprised by this result. “Citizen Kane” changed cinema forever.

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It was a closer race than anticipated, but Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” has topped our best of the ’50s poll, besting Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s “Singin’ in the Rain” by just two votes.

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