Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2” has screened on the Lido, and I see six reviews published, so far, and they’re all negative.
Read moreMike Leigh's ‘Hard Truths’ Screens ... [TIFF]
Leigh, 81, has made a winning return to the kitchen sink dramas that brought him great acclaim in his career. It might not be one of his best films, but it’s a worthy addition to a filmography that keeps aging like fine wine.
Read morePamela Anderson Fails ‘The Last Showgirl' [TIFF]
Just a quick note on Gia Coppola’s “The Last Showgirl,” which just screened at TIFF. Don’t listen to some of the more positive takes on the film. Its star, Pamela Anderson, has proven just how limited her acting range truly is.
Read more‘The Brutalist': Searchlight & Sony Pictures Classics in Contention to Acquire Brady Corbet's Acclaimed Epic [TIFF]
As we speak, Sony Pictures Classics and Searchlight are the frontrunners to nab Corbet’s epic, but it might very well come down to which studio is willing to spend the most money on such a unique, old-school and, at times, challenging film.
Read moreMarvel Eyeing New Director for ‘Blade' Reboot
Mel Gibson's ‘Flight Risk' Delayed to January 24, 2025
Mel Gibson’s “Flight Risk,” his first film as a director since the 2016 Oscar-nominated “Hacksaw Ridge,” was supposed to come out this October, but has now been delayed to January 24, 2025.
Read more‘The Crow' on VOD Next Week
After just over two weeks in theaters, Rupert Sanders’ “The Crow” remake is headed to VOD next Friday, September 13. We shouldn’t be too surprised by this.
Read moreAlice Rohrwacher to Direct A Silent Film?
Earlier in the year, Alice Rohrwacher’s “La Chimera,” which also premiered at Cannes 2023, was released stateside to glowing reviews. It’s still one of the best films of the year.
Read more‘Gladiator II' Runtime is 2 Hours 21 Minutes
Is Ridley Scott about to give us yet another director’s cut? Earlier in the year, Scott’s “Gladiator II” test screened and it clocked in at around 161 minutes,.
Read moreJeremy Saulnier's Next Film Has “Halloween" and “Music" Elements
As you can imagine, Saulnier can finally leave “Rebel Ridge” behind, forget about all the drama that happened these last few years, and focus on his next film.
Read moreTeaser for Leigh Whannell's ‘Wolf Man’
Directed by Leigh Whannell, “Wolf Man” stars Julia Garner, Christopher Abbott, Sam Jaeger and Matilda Firth, although it does sound like a two-hander between Abbott and Garner.
Read moreMichael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ Was Originally Planned to Go Direct-to-Streaming on Showtime or Paramount+
‘Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice' Nabs $13M in Thursday Previews
The Tim Burton-directed, Michael Keaton starring “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” racked up $13M in Thursday previews. This is the second highest September opening, right behind the $13.5M of 2017’s “It.” Spurred by decent reviews (76% RT), “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” is set for an opening weekend of $100M+
Joaquin Phoenix Still Hasn’t Paid Up & Settled Money Owed to Todd Haynes' Producers
We all figured that, given Phoenix’s $25M paycheck on ‘Joker: Folie a Deux,’ he would gladly pay all the costs that resulted in his exit, said to be anywhere between $5-10$M.
Read more‘Nutcrackers' is Sadly Not David Gordon Green's Comeback Vehicle [TIFF]
I’ve landed at TIFF and had enough time to catch Steven Soderbergh’s “Presence” (excellent!), Nacho Vigalondo’s “Daniela Forever” (terrible!) and Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig."
Read moreJoaquin Phoenix Asked for Script Rewrites on ‘Joker: Folie a Deux"
It turns out that serial script saboteur Joaquin Phoenix was at it again during the film of “Joker: Folie a Deux.” Lady Gaga and Todd Phillips have confirmed this.
Read more‘Ocean's 14' with George Clooney and Brad Pitt; Edward Berger in Talks to Direct
Christopher Abbott in Talks for James Dean Role in ‘East of Eden' Netflix Remake
Zoe Kazan, who is Elia's granddaughter, is writing the script. The original film was Dean's first major screen role, and it was driven by his on-screen charisma.
Read moreNeon CEO Says He Would Have Turned ‘Hitman' Into an Oscar Contender
Neon CEO Tom Quinn says that last year he offered $10M, with a full theatrical run and Oscar campaigning, to acquire Richard Linklater's acclaimed “Hit Man."
Read more‘Nickel Boys' Trailer ...
The first reactions out of Telluride for RaMell Ross’ “Nickel Boys” claim that the 140-minute film has an “experimental” narrative and is even being described by some as “avant-garde.”
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