Absolutely wild how the review embargo for Oz Perkins’ “Longlegs” has lifted, more than a month before it's supposed to be released. Almost no studio does this unless they have absolute confidence.
Read more‘Knives Out 3' Starts Shooting + First Image Revealed
Richard Linklater Says Now Studios “Only Make Films For 12 Year Olds"
‘In A Violent Nature': Gory Art House Horror Film is An Indie Hit for IFC
I finally caught up with Chris Nash’s “In A Violent Nature,” an inventive reworking of the slasher genre that’s filmed from the killer’s perspective.
Read moreBrad Bird's ‘Ray Gunn' Has A Budget of Over $150 Million
Brad Bird and troubled productions, name a more iconic duo. Then again, I’ll watch whatever Bird directs. It’s as simple as that. Even if it means trudging through his 2015 Disney bomb “Tomorrowland” (remember that one?)
Read moreNoah Hawley's ‘Alien' Series is Titled ‘Alien: Neverland' + Plot Details
Many have been wondering what is going on with Noah Hawley’s “Alien” series. It was greenlit four years ago, but there have been constant delays, mostly due to COVID, recasting and last year’s strikes.
Read moreIan McKellen to Reprise His Gandalf Character In Gollum Movie: “If I’m Alive”
Ian McKellen’s Gandalf in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy is an iconic movie character. The actor has confirmed his presence in Peter Jackson’s returns to Middle-earth with “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.”
Read moreOttessa Moshfegh Criticizes Infant Sexuality in ‘Poor Things'
One of the most anticipated, and currently-in-development, projects has got to be Yorgos Lanthimos’s tackling of Ottessa Moshfegh’s novel, “My Year of Rest and Relaxation.”
Read more‘I'm Waiting For You' Confirmed by Eric Roth, No Villeneuve Mention
This latest find seemingly confirms my original reporting, that Villeneuve is indeed working on an adaptation of Korean author Bo-Young Kim’s short story “I Am Waiting For You.”
Read more‘Mickey 17': Bong Joon-Ho Denies He Doesn't Have Final Cut
‘Gladiator II' Reshoots Underway in the UK
Looks like “Gladiator II” re-shoots/pick-up shots are underway in Sussex. Production on the film had wrapped on January 17, but there are now two separate reports of filming currently taking place at Brighton.
Read more‘The History of Sound' Skipping Fall Fests, Aiming for Cannes 2025
Joshua Oppenheimer's ‘The End' Not Going to Venice?
Hearing shaky things about this one. It might have the same fate as Audrey Diwan’s “Emmanuelle” and not show up at either Cannes or Venice … However, Telluride is a real possibility for a world premiere. Just what I’m hearing.
Read moreReaders' Thoughts on Richard Linklater's ‘Hit Man'?
Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man” is now streaming in the U.S. on Netflix, and theatrically in a host of other countries, including Canada. So, what did our readers think of the film?
Read more‘Bad Boys 4' Headed to Impressive $53M Opening; ‘Furiosa' Faltering, Could Lose WB Over $200M ...
Sony‘s “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” made $21.6M on Friday, on its way to a $53M opening. The fourth instalment in the franchise, currently playing in 3,885 theaters, might actually hit the $55M mark by Sunday evening.
Read moreAndrew Stanton Directing ‘Toy Story 5'
Celine Song’s ‘Materialists’ Has Wrapped Filming in NYC
Celine Song’s “Past Lives” was not only a Sundance sensation, but also went on to get Best Picture nominated at the Oscars. Whatever film Song did next was going to be met with a lot of anticipation, especially by critics.
Read more‘The Crow': Formerly Attached Screenwriter Bashes Upcoming Reboot
It’s no secret that this ‘Crow’ reboot has been in development hell for the better part of 15 years. One of the key figures in this saga was screenwriter Cliff Dorfman (Warrior, Entourage) who wrote, at least, two drafts for the film, in 2012 and 2014.
Read moreOrson Welles' ‘The Magnificent Ambersons': Update on the Search for Lost Footage ...
One of the great legends in movie history is the original, still unfound, cut of Orson Welles’ “The Magnificent Ambersons.” William Friedkin once called it the “holy grail of cinema.”
Read moreJohn Waters Raves ‘Love Lies Bleeding': “One of the Best Films of 2024"
This was a brutally entertaining pulpy neo-noir from Rose Glass. She’s definitely a talent to watch as this was only her second feature film, the other being “Saint Maud.” She’s only 34.
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