For whatever it’s worth, I spoke to someone who’s seen Steve McQueen’s “Blitz.” They’re telling me it’s a “good” movie.
Read moreRUMOR: Regina Hall to Star in Jordan Peele's Next Film?
I received a few emails this morning about Jordan Peele’s next film, still untitled, set for October 23, 2026, release.
Read moreMartin Scorsese, Again, Praises Ti West and the ‘X’ Trilogy
Here’s Martin Scorsese yet again showing his support for Ti West whose “MaXXXine,” decently received by critics and audiences, is nowhere near the best work of his career.
Read more‘Longlegs‘: Oz Perkins' Flawed But Creepy Thriller Gets Under Your Skin [Review]
“Longlegs” is quite good. Oz Perkins knows how to frame and block the hell out of his films. In his version of the serial-killer thriller, he uses the grisly realism of past classics, and ends up flirting with the supernatural.
Read moreGareth Evans' ‘Havoc,' Shot in 2021, to Undergo Reshoots — January 2025 Release Eyed
On the 7/5/24 episode of Double Toasted, “Havoc” actor Justin Cornwell mentions that the film is set to release in “January 2025.”
Read more‘Gladiator II' Poster Released, Trailer Tomorrow
A trailer will be released tomorrow morning. The top billed names on the poster are, as suspected, Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington.
Read more‘Madame Web' Actress Blames “Internet Culture" for Movie Bombing
Last month, the Sony disaster known as “Madame Web” finally found an audience on Netflix. It’s turned into this guilty pleasure on streaming with viewers flocking to catch the botched superhero movie.
Read moreBruckheimer Says ‘F1' Budget is Lower Than Reported $300M Because of Rebates
Paramount-Skydance Merger Deal Finally Approved
Box-Office: ‘Despicable Me 4' Dominates, ‘Inside Out 2' Hits $1.2B, and ‘Horizon' Continues to Bomb
Universal/Illumination’s “Despicable Me 4” grossed $122 million in just five days. The “Minions” are a brand and they play like gangbusters with family audiences.
Read moreTrailer for Kosinski/Pitt's ‘F1'
Joseph Kosinski’s F1 movie is continuing to film at Formula One events. Fresh off the massive success of “Top Gun: Maverick,” Kosinski’s latest stars Brad Pitt, and is being produced by Apple.
Read moreReaders' Thoughts on ‘MaXXXine' + Paul Schrader's Mixed Review
The big releases this week are “Despicable Me 4” and Ti West’s “MaXXXine.” Let’s focus on the latter, which is the third film of the trilogy, starring Mia Goth.
Read more‘Joker: Folie À Deux' Casting Director: “Lady Gaga’s Going to Blow Your Mind”
The more pertinent question I have is whether Gaga actually has in her acting skillset to “blow our minds” with anything she does on-screen.
Read moreJon Landau, ‘Avatar' and ‘Titanic' Producer, Dies at 63
This one must be devastating for James Cameron. His longtime producing partner and friend, Jon Landau, the man behind “Titanic” and both “Avatar” films, has died after a battle against cancer. He was only 63 years old. More to come …
‘Borderlands': “Terrible" Disaster Incoming?
Ruben Östlund Says the Goal is Win A “Third Palme d'Or in A Row'
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.
Read moreThe Reason Why I Haven't Published A ‘Longlegs' Review
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.
Read moreAntonio Campos' ‘Arkham Asylum' Series Canceled at Max
Giancarlo Esposito Claims ‘Megalopolis' Will Change Cinema
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.
Read moreCannes: Cronenberg and Schrader's Films Still Seeking U.S. Distribution
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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