It turns out that Andrea Arnold’s “Bird” is unlike any film that she’s made before, almost playing like a fable, steeped in magical realism.
Read morePaul Schrader's ‘Oh, Canada' is A Dud [Cannes]
Critics seem to be in agreement. “Oh, Canada” is getting panned practically across the board — The Guardian, IndieWire, The Wrap, THR, The Telegraph all disliked it.
Read more‘The Fall Guy' is Already Headed to VOD Next Tuesday
This past weekend, the Ryan Gosling/Emily Blunt action flick placed second at the box-office with an estimated $13.7 million. The budget to produce “The Fall Guy” is said to have been around $150 million.
Read more‘Kinds of Kindness' is Lanthimos Back in Non-Conformist and Nasty Form [Cannes]
This is Lanthimos going back to his Bunuel-inspired roots — think “Dogtooth” and “The Lobster.” You can just hear Lanthimos telling the mainstream to f*ck off. He strives to alienate the most timid of viewers.
Read moreSharon Stone & Liam Neeson Demand That Kevin Spacey Be Allowed to Return to Hollywood
I didn’t see this coming, but a handful of Hollywood actors have come out in defense of Kevin Spacey, they’re all saying he deserves to return to acting.
Read more‘IF': $1.8M in Previews —$30M+ Weekend Projected
Looks like $1.8 million previews for John Krasinski’s “IF.” Despite mixed reviews, initial audience reception seems very good. However, it’s only projected to have a $30M+ weekend, on a $110M budget. It’s possible there will be a lot of family walkups over the weekend, at least that’s what Paramount is hoping for this film.
Olivier Assayas’ ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ to Star Alicia Vikander, Paul Dano, Zach Galafanakis and Jude Law
The story might, or might not, be about the rise of Vladmir Putin in Russia. It’s certainly hinted at in the press release, which means it could very well tackle the ascendency of the Russian President.
Read moreFrancis Ford Coppola Isn't Retiring: “I Can Assure You, I Plan to Still Be Here in 20 Years. I've Started Writing My Next Film"
Hot off the heels of one of the most talked-about premieres in recent Cannes memory, Francis Ford Coppola and his “Megalopolis” cast took part in the fest’s traditional press conference. It was one filled with “joy and relief.”
Read moreJudd Apatow Can't Get Any Project Greenlit, Fires His Agency of 30 Years
In the aughts, no one ruled comedy quite like Judd Apatow, which makes his creative downfall all the more interesting. He can’t seem to get a greenlight for any of his latest projects.
Read more“Only A Crazy Man Would Make This Movie" — Richard Gere
Andrea Arnold Isn't Satisfied With ‘Bird': “Hardest Film I've Ever Made"
This afternoon, Cannes press were left with a scheduling dilemma: “Megalopolis” or “Bird.” It was impossible to watch both films as they overlapped on the schedule. I chose Coppola and will instead be watching “Bird” tomorrow morning.
Read more‘Megalopolis': Boos, and Some Cheers, Greet Coppola's Ambitious WTF Statement [Cannes]
Taking place — purposely? — in an unrealstic world, filled with irrationally questionable behavior, “Megalopolis” is either the most expensive “experimental” movie ever made, or an epic failure.
Read moreBad Omen: Justin Kurzel's ‘The Order' Bought by Vertical
There is some news about Justin Kurzel’s latest, and, in my opinion, it could seal a terrible fate for his film. Vertical, a sort of last-resort distributor, has bought “The Order” and plans a theatrical release later this year.
Read moreKosinski/Pitt's F1 Movie Nabs June 27, 2025 Release Date
In the meantime, Joseph Kosinski’s Formula One movie has nabbed a June 27, 2025, release date, which includes a two-week run on IMAX screens.
Read moreJ.J. Abrams' Next Film Titled ‘Acorns' — Plot Details Hint at Supernatural Thriller
This week’s Production Weekly has a listing for J.J. Abrams’ next film. The title is “Acorns,” and the plot revolves around “a young married couple struggling to survive against a supernatural entity.”
Read moreAdam Driver Joins Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’
Cannes 2024: ‘Wild Diamond' and ‘The Girl With the Needle'
This year, 22 films are competing for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. So, far, two competition films have screened: Agathe Riedinger’s “Wild Diamond” and Magnus Von Horn’s “The Girl With the Needle.”
Read moreExtended Thoughts on ‘Furiosa' ...
Yesterday, I briefly mentioned my thoughts on George Miller’s “Furiosa,” which I was semi-disappointed by. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a “good” movie and you’ll no doubt be thrilled by some of the action set-pieces.
Read moreDelusional? Coppola Wants Full-Out Oscar Campaign for ‘Megalopolis'
Disney Wants Austin Butler to Star in the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Reboot
Word is that Disney wants Austin Butler to star as the lead in their upcoming ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ reboot. Would Butler be taking on the role of Jack Sparrow? Hope not.
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The film opened in Europe on Wednesday, and the audience scores there have been very strong. Now American audiences agree: an "A-" on CinemaScore and a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.