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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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James Gray Takes Aim at Letterboxd, First Reactions, Star Ratings and Tomatometers: ‘2001’ Would Probably Be Rotten If Released Today”

James Gray is taking aim at the instant gratification that's infected film discourse, including social media first reactions, and Letterboxd. Oh, and he hates Rotten Tomatoes.

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Danny McBride's ‘G.I. Joe' Reboot Sets October 2028 Release Date

Paramount has dated its next “G.I. Joe” movie for October 20, 2028. Danny McBride directs from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri. Bradley Cooper has the lead role.

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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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Kevin Costner Now Saying He Spent $50M on ‘Horizon'

June 24, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Originally, the actor said he only invested $20M of his own money on ‘Horizon’ and then he stated it was $38M. At Cannes, he told IndieWire that it was $100M. Now he’s claiming it’s $50M.

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David Fincher's ‘Squid Game' Remake Hires Writer Dennis Kelly

June 24, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

I’m sure you’ve already read our reporting on David Fincher’s upcoming English-language remake of “Squid Game”, with much assistance from the always reliable Jeff Sneider.

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‘Shreks 5' Has Started Production — 2025 Release

June 24, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

In an interview with Collider, Eddie Murphy, who plays Donkey, says that not only is ‘Shrek 5’ currently in production, but it’s coming out in 2025.

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‘Nosferatu' Trailer ...

June 24, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

As seen in the just-released trailer for “Nosferatu,” filmmaker Robert Eggers has a very distinct visual style, and it seems to show up again in this latest film.

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Disney's ‘Snow White' Undergoing More Reshoots

June 24, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Last October, Disney decided to delay the release of its controversial live-action “Snow White” by nearly a year. It is now set to open on March 21, 2025.

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Nia DaCosta's Sequel is Titled ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple'

June 24, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Columbia Pictures has seemingly registered “28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple” as a title for Danny Boyle's new film. Shooting on the sequel began in London last month.

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‘Inside Out 2' Has Record-Breaking $100M Second Weekend

June 23, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

As predicted on Thursday, “Inside Out 2” just had a $100M second weekend. It’s the best second weekend ever for an animated film. It’s also officially overtaken "Dune: Part Two" as the biggest movie of the year, so far.

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David O. Russell Wants Taylor Swift to Star in His Next Film

June 23, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Remember when David O. Russell cast Taylor Swift in “Amsterdam” and subsequently killed her off 10 minutes into the movie? Not many people do, that’s because 2022’s “Amsterdam” was barely seen by anyone.

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RUMOR: Brad Pitt Cast in Paul Thomas Anderson's Latest?

June 23, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

An interesting update when it comes to Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, which already stars Leonard DiCaprio, Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Alana Haim and Teyana Taylor.

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Jeff Nichols on Exiting ‘A Quiet Place: Day One': “It Was Never Going to Be My Movie"

June 23, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Nichols is finally tackling the reason why he decided to not make the film, and it’s kind of what I was expecting him to say. There’s always a price to pay when an auteur decides to enter the world of IP.

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Luca Guadagnino's ‘Queer' Said to Have Numerous “Scandalous" Sex Scenes

June 23, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer,” starring Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey, is a much-anticipated fall title that will no doubt rile up some viewers. It’s all but set to have its world premiere at Venice.

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Prime Video Digitally Altered Iconic ‘Full Metal Jacket' Poster

June 23, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Prime Video has decided to restore the artwork for Stanley Kubrick's “Full Metal Jacket.” This decision comes after Matthew Modine, who starred in the film, called out the streamer for altering the image.

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Readers Thoughts on Jeff Nichols' ‘The Bikeriders' + Review

June 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

It’s been almost eight years since Jeff Nichols released his last film, 2016’s “Loving.” Yesterday, that all changed, when “The Bikeriders” hit theaters nationwide.

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No Mention of Roman Polanski in ‘Chinatown' 4K Release

June 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

The new “Chinatown” 4K Bluray was made available to purchase three days ago and there’s no mention whatsoever of Roman Polanski on the front or back cover.

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‘The Exorcism' Gets a “D" CinemaScore

June 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

I’ve already delved into the chaotic backstory of “The Exorcism,” which is now playing in theaters. The film was shot in 2019, and some of it was reshot in 2023.

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Eddie Murphy Confirms ‘Beverly Hills Cop 5' in the Works

June 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

It’s not shocking to learn that Eddie Murphy and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are already working on “Beverly Hills Cop 5.”

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David Fincher and Robert Towne's ‘Chinatown' Prequel Still Happening at Netflix

June 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Not many ‘70s films have aged as well as Polanski’s “Chinatown.” This was a fever dream of a noir, starring Jack Nicholson, that relied on atmosphere and tone while being driven by Robert Towne’s all-timer of a script.

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READERS POLL: Your Top 5 Films of 2024?

June 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

We’re practically halfway done in the year, and that means I’ll be polling hundreds of critics for my annual mid-year critics’ poll. Ballots will be sent out today.

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Update: Trailer for Robert Eggers' ‘Nosferatu' Releases on Monday

June 21, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

If you just cannot wait until Monday, then the trailer is also playing during weekend screenings of Jeff Nichols’ “The Bikeriders.”

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First ‘MaXXXine' Reactions ...

June 21, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

The first reactions to Ti West's MaXXXine have arrived. The film had a surprise screening in Los Angeles on Thursday, which occurred at the same time as the NYC press screening.

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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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Ron Howard’s ‘Alone at Dawn’ Starring Adam Driver and Anne Hathaway Sets Christmas 2027 Release

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Jemima Kirke and Alexi Wasser to Star in Woody Allen's Next Film

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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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Critics Poll: ‘Citizen Kane' Named Best Film of the 1940s

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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Critics Poll: ‘Vertigo’ Named Best Film of the 1950s, Over 120 Participants

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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Critics Poll: Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Tops Our 1960s Critics Poll

We’ve already covered the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. Now we have the results for the Best Films of the 1960s.

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