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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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August 19, 2019
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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James Gunn Denies ‘The Batman' Sequel Has Been Canceled

November 28, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

In recent weeks, there’s even been talk of the possible cancellation of Reeves’ sequel, so much so that DC Studios chief James Gunn has now had to tackle the rumors. Yesterday, Gunn responded to the rumors on his social media.

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Cahiers du Cinéma's top 10 of 2024 Topped by Alain Guiraudie's ‘Misericordia' — Includes Shyamalan, Glazer and Haynes

November 28, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Cahiers du Cinema has released its annual best of the year list. This year’s 10 best of 2024, compiled by the magazine’s 30+ staffers, is topped by Alain Guiraudie’s “Misericordia.”

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‘Gladiator II' Cinematographer: Ridley Scott Has “Changed," is Now “Lazy" and “Rushes to Get Things Done"

November 27, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Mathieson claims that Scott has become “lazy,” and “rushes" to get things done. He further adds that Scott's current approach has negatively impacted the quality of his movies, including their look and feel.

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Denis Villeneuve Has No Interest in Star Wars: “It All Derailed in 1983"

November 27, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

While guesting on Matt Belloni’s The Town podcast, Villeneuve confesses having fallen out of love with Star Wars many years ago. The filmmaker added that the franchise hasn’t been the same since 1983’s ‘Return of the Jedi.’

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Bradford Young to DP Michael B Jordan's ‘Thomas Crown Affair'

November 27, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Surprising, but much welcome news. Michael B. Jordan’s “Thomas Crown Affair” remake, which is shooting right now, features cinematography by Bradford Young. This was confirmed by talent agency Lux.

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Michael Mann Says ‘Heat 2' Will “Hopefully Go Forward"

November 27, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Mann is now giving us an update on the status of the sequel (via Collider). He’s telling the outlet that the script is almost done, but that, as with anything Warner Bros related these days, there’s no guarantee it’ll go forward.

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Ringo Starr Confirms Barry Keoghan Will Play Him in Mendes' ‘Beatles'

November 27, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Ringo Starr has accidentally confirmed that Barry Keoghan is going to be playing him, mentioning that the actor is currently ”taking drum lessons” in preparation for the role.

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‘Wicked': Fans Can't Stop Filming Scenes on Their Phones

November 27, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

This ingratiating phenomenon of using your phone during a movie has gotten even worse with the release of “Wicked” as audiences are now filming segments of the actual film and posting the footage on their social media.

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Report: ‘Gladiator II’ Won’t Break Even

November 27, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

It’s no secret that “Gladiator II” was an expensive production, and despite Scott reiterating that he was actually under budget when shooting wrapped, that $250M budget — confirmed by Deadline, Variety and THR — does stick out like a sore thumb.

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Margot Robbie Wonders if ‘Babylon' Will Age Well in 20 Years

November 27, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

In an interview with Talking Pictures, Margot Robbie says she still can’t quite figure out "why people hated “Babylon” and wonders if in “20 years” people will be reevaluating it as a great film.

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Christopher Nolan Calls ‘Dune: Part Two' A “Remarkable Piece of Work" and “Miraculous"

November 27, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Nolan obviously had nothing but praise for the film. It’s no secret that he’s a major fan of what Villeneuve has accomplished in this film, and his backing will surely help its inevitable road to multiple Oscar nods.

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Clint Eastwood Finally Gives An Interview

November 26, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

The Metrograph’s Nick Pinkerton has interviewed Clint Eastwood in a rare, career-spanning conversation, and by my count, the only press that Eastwood has done since his “Juror #2” hit theaters.

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Rodrigo Prieto Says Scorsese's ‘Sinatra' Was “Supposed to Be Filming Now"

November 26, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, who shot Scorsese’s “Silence” and “Killers of the Flower Moon,” is telling The Film Stage that his schedule is currently empty because he had set aside dates to shoot “Sinatra” this month.

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Lynne Ramsay's ‘Stone Mattress' Might Shoot in “Late 2024"

November 26, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Ramsay recently wrapped production on “Die, My Love,” starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, which will certainly be released next year. However, it turns out that she’s already working on her next film after that, and that it could be shot very soon.

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‘Moana 2' Embargo Lifts — 57 on Metacritic

November 26, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

The Disney animated sequel currently has a 57 Metacritic, and 70% on Rotten Tomatoes. I walked out of the film halfway through, so you won’t be getting a reaction out of me. I’m not a fan of the 2016 original either — which did garner strong reviews and has a very loyal fanbase.

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Jim Abrahams, Director of ‘Airplane' and ‘Hot Shots,' Has Passed Away

November 26, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

The comedy film world is in mourning. Condolences to the friends and family of Jim Abrahams (“Airplane” “Naked Gun”) who has passed away at the age of 80 (via THR).

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‘Wicked' Earns Record-Breaking $16M Monday; Moana 2' Eyeing $120M Opening

November 26, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Yesterday, “Wicked” earned $16M, the biggest box office Monday ever for November. Its totals could be sitting at $250M by Sunday evening. The film is a behemoth and driving ticket sales via Univeral’s brilliant marketing and strong word of mouth.

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Mixed Reactions to ‘A Complete Unknown'

November 26, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Compared to the hyperbolic first reactions, I’m seeing here a lot more mixed takes on the film. The film is set to hit theaters on December 25, and stars Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan.

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‘Slumdog Millionaire' Sequel in the Works ...

November 26, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Who wants a “Slumdog Millionaire” sequel? Absolutely nobody. Bridge7, a production company founded by former Netflix executive Swati Shetty and former CAA agent Grant Kessman, has acquired sequel and TV rights to the 2008 Oscar-winning movie.

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Rolling Stone's 99 Best Films of 1999 — ‘American Beauty' #87

November 25, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Magnolia” tops the list. You have many of the usual suspects in the top 10: “The Matrix” (#2), “Being John Malkovich” (#3), “The Insider” (#4), “Election” (#7), “The Straight Story” (#8), “Fight Club” (#9).

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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.

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