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Kevin Spacey's Pandemic Conspiracy Thriller ‘The Awakening' Is Coming in November: “The Film They Don't Want You to See”

Who's "they," exactly? The Illuminati? The Deep State? Hard to say. The film premiered at Italy's Matera Film Festival on November 10. No reviews have trickled in yet.

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Sony's Tom Rothman Launches Best Picture Campaign for ‘Brand New Day’: “Are You Telling Me There Are 10 Films This Year That Are Better Than This Film?”

This is all Rothman’s idea, by the way. He’s going to pour millions into this campaign because he believes “Brand New Day” is a great movie.

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Dan Trachtenberg in Talks to Direct Marvel Solo Movie — Wolverine?

Dan Trachtenberg is in talks to write and direct an MCU movie for the Mutant era. Per the report, it's a theatrical feature. It's also a single-character film, not an ensemble piece.

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Jon Hamm and Andrew Koji to Star in Takashi Miike’s Psychological Thriller ‘Bullfrog’

Miike has directed a whopping 114 films and TV productions. Almost nobody has seen all of them, and if you have, you're not just a completist—you're a madman.

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Aaron Pierre to Star in ‘Sisu’ Director’s ‘Fairytale in New York’ at Netflix

Netflix and Lionsgate are teaming up on “Fairytale in New York,” a new action thriller starring Aaron Pierre, with “Sisu” helmer Jalmari Helander directing. Netflix will distribute and Lionsgate will produce.

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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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‘Borderlands': “Terrible" Disaster Incoming?

July 6, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

I’ve already delved into the tumultuous journey of Eli Roth’s “Borderlands,” which might have cost anywhere between $90M-$110M to produce.

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Ruben Östlund Says the Goal is Win A “Third Palme d'Or in A Row'

July 5, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Much to the chagrin of his detractors, Ruben Östlund has won the Palme d’Or twice, and he’s aiming to do it again when his next film premieres at Cannes.

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The Reason Why I Haven't Published A ‘Longlegs' Review

July 5, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

I’ve already seen Osgood Perkins’ much-anticipated “Longlegs” but was told not to publish my review until next Wednesday. It is unusual to be told that, but I’ll respect it.

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Antonio Campos' ‘Arkham Asylum' Series Canceled at Max

July 5, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

This was supposed to be the series set inside Arkham Asylum prison and taking place within Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” universe. It’s been revealed that it is no longer happening, Max has shelved it (via Variety).

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

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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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Brian De Palma's ‘Sweet Vengeance,' His First Film in 8 Years, Might Have a Cut Ready by February

Pino Donaggio confirmed he'll score De Palma's next feature, "Sweet Vengeance." It would be their ninth film together, a partnership that dates back 50 years to "Carrie."

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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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