This is the very first trailer released of Pablo Larrain’s “Maria,” starring Angelina Jolie. I’m digging Ed Lachman’s photography. Jolie will probably get Oscar-nominated for her performance.
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‘Blitz' Skipping All Fests Until London Was “Steve McQueen's Choice"
Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men podcast has a “credible source” saying that the decision to premiere at London was “Steve McQueen’s choice.” The filmmaker wanted to premiere his film, which tackles Londoners during WWII, in London. Fair enough.
Read moreMel Gibson Isn't Sure If He'll Direct ‘Passion of The Christ 2' or ‘Lethal Weapon 5' First
Gibson is now confirming that he actually has two projects as possibilities for his next film: ‘Resurrection’ and ‘Lethal Weapon 5.’ Which comes first? Gibson isn’t sure, but he’s hinting at a very busy 2025.
Read moreAng Lee's ‘Bruce Lee' to Shoot in Early 2025
Ang Lee’s next film is a Bruce Lee biopic starring his own son, Mason, in the lead role. I’m hearing the script is done and a production start in early 2025 is being eyed for the film.
Read moreDisney's Oscar Push for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine' Includes Hugh Jackman for Supporting Actor
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is one of the biggest films of the year, having already earned over $1.3B worldwide, but Disney isn’t fully satisfied with the receipts. They now want Oscars.
Read more‘Nosferatu' Trailer Next Week
Back in June, a teaser for Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” was released. I’m now being told we’re getting a full-length trailer — 2 minutes 30 seconds in length — next week. Earlier in the month, “Nosferatu” privately screened in Leipzig, but no reactions have leaked out so far. The film is set to hit theaters on December 25.
James Wan Set to Produce ‘Robocop' Series for Amazon/MGM
There is no need for this. I would rather have Neil Blomkamp’s “Robocop Returns”? Blomkamp’s sequel, greenlit in 2018, was meant to bring back Peter Weller in the titular role. MGM ended up scrapping the entire project a year later.
Read morePedro Almodóvar Says Cormac McCarthy's ‘The Counselor' Script Was “Really Weak"
Spike Lee: ‘Highest 2 Lowest' is A “Reinterpretation — NOT A Remake" of Kurosawa Classic
The film, which has already been shot, is supposedly being set up for Spring 2025 release, at least according to Lee (via The Montreal Gazette). The filmmaker adds that it's not a remake, but rather a “reinterpretation” of Kurosawa’s crime thriller.
Read more‘Hellboy 4' Sent Straight to Digital on October 8
Just a brief note on Ketchup Entertainment’s “Hellboy: The Crooked Man,” a reboot of the franchise initially started by Guillermo del Toro. The film has now set up a straight to digital release on October 8. Brian Taylor (Crank, Mom and Dad) directs and Jack Kesy (“12 Strong”) takes over the role made famous by Ron Perlman.
Backlash Over Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Casting Of Jacob Elordi As “Dark-Skinned” Heathcliff
Some reported backlash has occurred over Elordi’s casting as Heathcliff. The character’s ethnicity is ambiguous in Brontë’s 1847 novel, with “some consensus” that his description as a “dark-skinned gipsy” likely meant that he was not white.
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Scorsese's ‘Sinatra' Postponed — Was Supposed to Shoot in November
‘Megalopolis' Letterboxd Ratings Are Further Proof of Film's Polarizing Nature
If any film merits such an honor, then I guess it might as well be Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis.” On Letterboxd, it has almost the same number of 1-star as 5-star reviews.
Read moreBrian De Palma Says He's Making One More Film
Stephen Baldwin Slams Leonardo DiCaprio: “He's Not A Good Actor"
Whenever the topic of Leonardo DiCaprio’s acting talents comes into conversation, it’s either he’s overrated or underrated, there’s no in-between. I’m sure that debate will continue on here.
Read moreRob Marshall to Direct ‘Guys and Dolls' Remake [Updated]
Frank Darabont Says He's Still Retired, For Now
In a new interview, marking Shawshank’s 30th anniversary, Darabont tells The Daily Beast that he only came out of retirement for ‘Stranger Things’ because he’s a huge fan of the show.
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