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007 Surprise! Robert Pattinson Screen Tested for James Bond

Yep, Robert Pattinson has screen tested to play James Bond, according to "multiple sources" who spoke to THR. He joins the already-reported trio of Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor.

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‘1408’ Sequel Is Happening With Sam Jackson, John Cusack, Elijah Wood and Natalia Dyer

Cusack has been open about this being the one sequel he'd ever do. Last year he told People he'd never had the urge to make sequels, but "1408" interested him, partly because, in his words, "most movies suck."

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James Bond: Two Mystery Stars Secretly Tested For 007, Per THR

This week, two different UK tabloids named two different actors, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor, as the chosen one. That follows last week's claim that Callum Turner had been cast as 007, which tells you just how in the dark everybody is.

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James Gray Takes Aim at Letterboxd, First Reactions, Star Ratings and Tomatometers: ‘2001’ Would Probably Be Rotten If Released Today”

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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Danny McBride's ‘G.I. Joe' Reboot Sets October 2028 Release Date

Paramount has dated its next “G.I. Joe” movie for October 20, 2028. Danny McBride directs from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri. Bradley Cooper has the lead role.

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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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Maren Ade (‘Toni Erdmann') Finally Set to Direct Her Next Film

October 10, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

We’re hearing word that Ade is working on “Zauberwort” (“Magic Word”), a long awaited film— her first one since 2016’s “Toni Erdmann,” with plans to shoot in 2026. There’s currently no casting or plot details for “Zauberwort."

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Kevin Costner Sets Up First Post- ‘Horizon' Acting Gig

October 10, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

While the latest rumors have Kevin Costner nearing bankruptcy because of his failed ‘Horizon’ gamble, the actor has signed up to his first film role since shooting his $100M western.

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‘Spider-Man 4’ Shoots in May — Andrew Garfield Hints at Potential Return

October 10, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

It is unclear what the story will be this time around for this latest Spidey. However, Daniel Richtman is now reporting that production on the sequel is set begin on May 25 in the UK, it’s going continue on until October — that’s six months of shooting.

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Trailer for Justin Kurzel's ‘The Order'

October 10, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Enter, “The Order,” starring Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult. The film, which I saw at TIFF, is an old-school investigative thriller. It’s directed with classicist flair by Kurzel. Tamper your expectations and you'll be semi-entertained by this one.

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Francis Ford Coppola Preparing the Final Film of His Career: “The Last One Will Be Immense"

October 10, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

I love Francis Ford Coppola’s persistence. He’s going to probably lose well over $100M on his “Megalopolis” gamble and yet he’s saying he has two more films he wants to make before he can safely say he’s retired — both he wants to finance himself.

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Box-Office: ‘Terrifier 3' Aims For #1; ‘Folie à Deux' Predicted 70% Drop

October 10, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

It’s been confirmed that “Terrifier 3,” which only cost $2M, will have a 2500+ screens rollout this weekend. Variety’s estimates have it opening at $13M, but as I said yesterday, it will likely exceed that amount and could even flirt with $20M.

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Rumor: Christopher Nolan's Next Film is Horror?

October 9, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Here’s a rumor. Beyond the Trailer’s Grace Randolph says she’s hearing that Nolan’s new film is more “genre-y” than his previous ones, and then seemingly mentions that it might actually be a horror movie. If that’s the case, then I’m certainly intrigued.

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‘Mickey 17' Poster ...

October 9, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

I rarely write about movie posters, unless they’re either god awful or so good that attention must be paid to them. The one just released for Bong Joon-ho’s “Mickey 17” falls into the latter category — it’s groovy.

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Roger Stone Praises Jeremy Strong's Roy Cohn in ‘The Apprentice'

October 9, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Stone went on his X account to sing the praises of Jeremy Strong’s performance as Roy Cohn in “The Apprentice,” and I agree with Mr. Stone on that, it’s an Oscar-worthy performance.

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‘Blitz' Reviews Are Mixed-To-Positive: “Overly Clichéd" and “Shockingly Conventional" [Updated]

October 9, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Early reactions are okay, with a few glowing exceptions, for Steve McQueen’s “Blitz.” Is this the most poorly reviewed film of McQueen's career? It's starting to look like it, but it still sounds like a decent effort.

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‘Anora' Trailer: Sean Baker's Latest is One of the Year's Best Films

October 9, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Palme d’Or winner, Sean Baker’s “Anora,” has set up a theatrical release on October 18, via Neon. It’s being well-positioned for awards season. Most pundits believe it’s the current frontrunner to win Best Picture. A new trailer has been released.

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Aaron Pierre to Play John Stewart in HBO's ‘Lanterns’ Series

October 9, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

We’ve just learned that Aaron Pierre has landed the John Stewart role in "Lanterns" — no doubt a decision spurred by his recent performance in Jeremy Saulnier’s “Rebel Ridge." Pierre is the real deal and has a bright future ahead of him.

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Steve McQueen Says People “Weren't Ready" for ‘Widows': “It Was Ahead of the Curve"

October 9, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Steve McQueen's first three films ("Hunger," "Shame,” "12 Years A Slave”) were all acclaimed. Then came “Widows,” which, truth be told, garnered some positive reviews, but maybe not as enthusiastic as McQueen’s previous films.

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Variety's 100 Best Horror Movies of All-Time

October 9, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Variety has just published its list of the “The 100 Best Horror Movies of All Time,” as selected by their pool of critics, and Tobe Hooper’s “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” tops the list. As far as these sorts of lists go, it’s pretty good.

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Sandra Bullock & Keanu Reeves Really Want to Make ‘Speed 3'

October 9, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Last night, director Jan de Bont joined stars Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock at BeyondFest’s 30th-anniversary screening of “Speed” — one of the very best action movies of the ‘90s.

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Christopher Nolan Sets Next Movie At Universal For Summer 2026, Matt Damon Eyed To Star [Updated]

October 8, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Christopher Nolan's next film has been announced. The untitled project is set for release on July 17th, 2026. Expect some leaks about story and casting details to emerge in the coming days and weeks.

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Paul Thomas Anderson & Clint Eastwood Refused to Direct ‘The Apprentice'

October 8, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

According to ‘Apprentice’ director Ali Abassi, some major filmmaking heavyweights were sent the ‘Apprentice’ script, and all of them declined — two of those names were Clint Eastwood and Paul Thomas Anderson (via Le Figaro):

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‘Terrifier 3' to Play in 2500+ Screens, Aiming for $20M Opening

October 8, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

I can confirm that there is very high interest in horror indie “Terrifier 3,” and that it will now be playing in 2500+ screens this coming weekend. The aim is for a $20M opening.

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Trailer for Sylvain Chomet's ‘The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol'

October 8, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Sylvain Chomet is one of the best animation filmmakers in the world. It’s not just his seminal “The Triplets of Belleville,” but also the wonderful 2010 Tati tribute, “The Illusionist,” released in 2010, which also happens to be his last animated film.

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Boots Riley's ‘I Love Boosters' Set to Star Demi Moore, LaKeith Stanfield, Keke Palmer & Naomi Ackie

October 8, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Riley turned some heads at Sundance with his 2018 debut “Sorry to Bother You,” a madcap vision about corporatist America. It was a wonderfully original statement, despite some minor flaws, and it introduced Riley as a filmmaker to watch out for.

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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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