Venice Boss Raves ‘Joker: Folie À Deux' is “One of the Most Daring Films in Recent American Cinema"

July 23, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Venice Film Festival chief Alberto Barbera is banging the drums HARD for Todd Phillips’ “Joker: Folie a Deux.” Is it all hyperbole? Who knows.

Harmony Korine's ‘Baby Invasion' Set to Premiere at Venice

July 23, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Much like last year with “Aggro Dr1ft,” Harmony Korine has landed another one of his movies in an out-of-competition slot at Venice. I reported on this one back in March.

‘Deadpool & Wolverine' Early Reactions Filled With Fanboy Gushing

July 23, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Coming out of this morning’s screening of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” I wasn’t shocked to learn that the fanboys are out in full force claiming this is the best thing since sliced bread. For heaven’s sake, man. They’re calling it “epic,” “a game-changer,” “perfect” … The embargo lifts tonight at 6pm ET

Steven Soderbergh Spy Thriller ‘Black Bag’ Sets March 2025 Release

July 23, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Steven Soderbergh‘s spy thriller “Black Bag” has set up a March 14, 2025 release date via Focus Features. Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender are set to star in the film.

First Look: Pedro Almodovar's ‘The Room Next Door'

July 23, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Here are first look images of Pedro Almodovar’s “The Room Next Door,” starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton — it will be premiering at the Venice Film Festival in September.

First Look: Luca Guadagnino's ‘Queer'

July 23, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

We have our first image of Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer” which is set to premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival. It’s a wide angled shot of Daniel Craig’s character snapping some photographs in Mexico.

Venice: Brady Corbet's ‘The Brutalist' is 3 Hours 35 Minutes, Shot in 70mm & Will Have 15 Minute Intermission

July 23, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

This sounds highly ambitious, but Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist,” which started production in May 2023, is 3 hours 35 minutes.

‘Joker: Folie À Deux’ Trailer

July 23, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Here’s the second trailer for “Joker: Folie à Deux” — a $200 million R-rated movie musical that will be in Venice competition.

Venice Lineup Includes Guadagnino, Almodovar, Larrain and Corbet

July 23, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

The lineup for the 81st Venice International Film Festival is here. I’ll have more on this in the next hour. In the meantime, here’s the competition lineup.

‘A Complete Unknown' Trailer is Ready

July 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Looks like we might be getting an early look at James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown,” starring Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan.

Shyamalan's ‘Trap' Not Being Screened For Critics

July 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

It turns out that M Night Shyamalan’s “Trap” will not be screened for critics ahead of its release which is 10 days from now, on August 2.

SURPRISE: Kevin Costner's ‘Horizon' #1 on VOD Charts

July 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Some kind of vindication has occured for Kevin Costner and “Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1.” The 3-hour western shot straight to the top of the VOD charts.

Robert Pattinson & Jennifer Lawrence to Star in Lynne Ramsay's ‘Die, My Love'

July 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Robert Pattinson is in talks to join Jennifer Lawrence in Lynne Ramsay’s “Die, My Love.” the film is set to start production this week in Canada (via The Calgary Herald).

‘Top Gun 3' Has Set Up A Start of Production Date ...

July 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Last December, I exclusively reported that ‘Top Gun 3’ was in the works, and that a 2025 shoot was being eyed. A summer 2026 release is what Paramount wants. Glen Powell has more or less just confirmed that.

‘Pressure’: Brendan Fraser To Star As Dwight Eisenhower In D-Day Movie

July 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Oscar winner Brendan Fraser (“The Whale”) will star as Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower in Working Title and Studiocanal‘s upcoming D-Day movie “Pressure”

‘Better Man': Robbie Williams Musical Headed to Venice, Telluride and TIFF!

July 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Of all the titles announced this morning by TIFF, the most surprising news has Michael Gracey's “Better Man” — a biopic musical about musician Robbie Williams — headed to Venice, Telluride and Toronto. How did that happen?

‘King Spawn’: Blumhouse Teases New ‘Spawn’ Movie

July 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Jason Blum and Todd McFarlane have taken to social media to share an image hinting the film is indeed a go. At the very least, a new script has been written.

‘Joker: Folie à Deux': Lady Gaga is Being Campaigned as Supporting Actress?

July 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Variety’s Clayton Davis reports that Warner Bros is aiming for a supporting actress nomination, as the story is reportedly told via “the perspective of Arthur Fleck” (Joaquin Phoenix).

First Look at Joshua Oppenheimer's ‘The End'

July 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Joshua Oppenheimer’s “The End” will be hitting Telluride and TIFF this fall, there is also now a real possibility that Venice might have the world premiere. It had originally been snubbed by Cannes …

TIFF announces More Titles Including Mike Leigh, Gia Coppola, Edward Beger and Joshua Oppenheimer

July 22, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

The 49th Toronto International Film Festival has unveiled its Special Presentations and Gala slate which comprises a total of 63 films. Full lineup HERE.

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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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

Margot Robbie Will Star in Kristoffer Borgli's ‘The Week of Pain' for A24

Borgli and Robbie had been talking about her starring in his next film, and she's now committed to shooting it sometime in 2027, which means it will likely come out in 2028.

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3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC

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.