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‘Michael 2’ Will Explore Child Abuse Allegations From Michael Jackson’s “Point of View,” Jaafar Jackson Says

I don’t know about you, but I’m kind of looking forward to the “Michael” sequel. Whether Vantoine directs it or John Logan, it doesn’t matter—it’s an inevitable sh*tshow that will result from its making and release.

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Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘Strange Days’ Finally Getting 4K Physical Release

Kathryn Bigelow’s “Strange Days” has remained largely unavailable on physical media, with only an old DVD edition to its name, but Disney is finally set to release the film on 4K Blu-ray.

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Netflix Pushes Greg Kwedar’s ‘Saturn Return’ to 2027

Many thought this one might show up this awards season, especially given the recent pedigree of Kwedar and his writing partner Clint Bentley. The film wrapped production in October 2025.

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Good/Great Movies That Don't Deserve Their “Rotten" Scores

These 31 titles clearly have their share of detractors — that’s why they’re “rotten” — and I expect some people to question a few of these picks. That’s fine. However, I believe most are strong films, worth reevaluating.

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Charles Melton to Star in Destin Daniel Cretton’s ‘Naruto’ Live-Action Movie

Cretton, who is directing “Naruto,” also has a “Shang-Chi” sequel in development. After dropping out of “Avengers: Kang Dynasty,” he was hired to direct “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”

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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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Giancarlo Esposito Claims ‘Megalopolis' Will Change Cinema

July 5, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Esposito is part of the cast of Coppola's sci-fi drama, so there is a bias there, but he claims that, no matter how much it ends up making at the box-office, “Megalopolis” will have a lasting impact.

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Cannes: Cronenberg and Schrader's Films Still Seeking U.S. Distribution

July 5, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

It says a lot about the current state of theatrical that there are 10 Cannes competition titles still seeking U.S. distribution, that’s half the comp slate.

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Readers’ Poll Names ‘Challengers’ Best of 2024, So Far

July 5, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

I tried to avoid posting our mid-year readers’ poll the same week as our critics’ poll. Once you see the results, you’ll understand why.

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Plot Details for Ridley Scott's ‘Freewalkers' — Lily Gladstone Was Eyed to Star?

July 5, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Now that we know Ridley Scott will be directing the Bee Gees biopic next, I can give some details about the Western he was about to shoot this spring before he aborted the entire thing.

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“COVID Madness” Drove Cate Blanchett to ‌Star in ‘Borderlands'

July 5, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

We were wondering how Eli Roth’s “Borderlands” managed to cast Cate Blanchett, in her first video game movie adaptation, and now we have an answer.

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Final Venice 2024 Predictions, Lineup Announced July 23 — Kechiche Rumors Intensify

July 5, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

It’s become a monthly thing to update my Venice predictions. This latest list might be the final one, unless I hear of more intel coming in the next few weeks. The entire lineup is set to be announced on July 23.

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Poster for Kosinski/Pitt's ‘F1'

July 5, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

As previously reported, the trailer for Joseph Kosinski’s “F1,” starring Brad Pitt, will be released on Sunday during the British Grand Prix. A poster has been released.

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Todd Haynes Reteams With ‘Velvet Goldmine' DP for Next Film, Starring Joaquin Phoenix

July 4, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

An update regarding Todd Haynes’ next film, a detective noir starring Joaquin Phoenix. It’s set to start production next week and has added a very interesting cinematographer.

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Clint Eastwood's ‘Juror No. 2' Not Part of Warner Bros “Oscar Plans" — Might Not Be His “Final" Film

July 4, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Yesterday, I sent out a few email regarding Clint Eastwood’s “Juror No. 2.” I was wondering what was going on with the film since we haven’t heard anything about it. There’s still no release date.

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‘Despicable Me 4’ Speeds Off To $28M Wednesday, $120M 5-Day Opening

July 4, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

No surprise, “Despicable Me 4” is crushing it at the box-office. The Illumination/Universal animated film grossed $28 million on Wednesday.

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Michael Mann Joins Letterboxd, Names His Top 14 Films

July 3, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Michael Mann has just joined Letterboxd. His follower count should be exploding at any given moment. To celebrate the occasion, Mann has decided to list his “14 favorite films.”

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Damien Chazelle's Next Film Set to Start Production in October

July 3, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Back in April, Damien Chazelle set up his next film with Paramount, this one is rumored to take place in a prison. It’s being described as a “mid-budget” drama with action elements.

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine' Now Tracking at $165M Opening

July 3, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Deadline’s originally projected opening for “Deadpool & Wolverine” was a ridiculous $200M. Now THR actually has it at $165M, and that number sounds a little more reasonable.

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Steven Soderbergh Working on A Taylor Swift-Inspired Movie

July 3, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Soderbergh, “fascinated” by her Eras Tour concert film, has apparently been studying Swift, and researched all behind-the-scenes chaos that comes in being the biggest pop star in the world.

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Kevin Spacey to Receive Italian Nations Award for Lifetime Achievement

July 3, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Italy has been a total refuge for the legendary actor. Last year, they honored him with their most prestigious national film prize, the Stella della Mole Award for lifetime achievement.

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‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' is Netflix's Latest Brainless Action Blockbuster [Updated]

July 3, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Just because ‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’ is one of the better Netflix original action flicks does not mean it’s a great movie, hell, that doesn’t even mean it’s a “good” movie.

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Michel Franco's ‘Dreams' Not Ready for Venice

July 3, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Franco told an audience at Karlovy Vary that he’s taking his time with the film and would rather be satisfied by the final cut than rush it out to festival audiences.

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Robert Towne, Oscar-Winning ‘Chinatown’ Screenwriter, Dies at 89

July 2, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Robert Towne, who turned screenwriters into stars after his Oscar-winning work on “Chinatown,” has died. He was 89.

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Edward Berger, David Michod & Kelly Marcel Contending to Direct Next James Bond

July 2, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Last night, I reported that Edward Berger (“All Quiet on the Western Front”) was a potential serious contender to direct the next James Bond.

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Trailer for Joseph Kosinski/Brad Pitt's Formula One Movie Being Released on Sunday

July 2, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Joseph Kosinski’s F1 movie, tentatively titled “Apex,” is continuing to film at Formula One events. Fresh off “Top Gun: Maverick,” Kosinski’s film stars Brad Pitt, and is being produced by Apple.

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Good/Great Movies That Don't Deserve Their “Rotten" Scores

These 31 titles clearly have their share of detractors — that’s why they’re “rotten” — and I expect some people to question a few of these picks. That’s fine. However, I believe most are strong films, worth reevaluating.

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‘Dune: Part Three’ Reportedly “Blew Away" Warner Bros. With Rough 3-Hour Cut as New Teaser Stuns

Today, “Dune: Part Three” tickets went on sale, this time non-premium formats were made available, and it was all accompanied by a brand-new teaser—and the footage is stunning.

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What is David Fincher’s Best Film? 100+ Critics Say, No Contest, It’s ‘Zodiac’

We managed to gather 118 ballots from critics, programmers, filmmakers, and scholars. Each was asked to submit a single title, the one they believe to be the best of Fincher’s filmography.

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Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Glimpses of the Moon’ (Apparently) Starts Production This Month in Italy

Coppola has described “Glimpses” as a “strange 30s-style musical.” No cast has been announced. The film is a loose adaptation of Edith Wharton’s novel, “inspired” by Leo McCarey’s “The Awful Truth.”

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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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