Yes, the review embargo has lifted and, for the most part, ‘Mufasa’ is not being well received by critics. I actually expected reactions to be far worse than this, but as it stands, the film has a 53% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Read moreBob Persichetti & Justin K. Thompson to Direct ‘Spider-Man: Beyond Spider-Verse'
Sony’s ‘Spider-Verse” trilogy has found its directors. Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson are set to direct “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.” It looks like Joaquim Dos Santos and Kemp Powers, who, along with Thompson, directed the last instalment (‘Across the Spider-Verse’) won’t be returning (via Deadline). Still no release date for this one.
Roland Emmerich is Working on ‘Exodus' and ‘Lawrence of Arabia' Remake
Timothee Chalamet Says Josh Safdie's ‘Marty Supreme' Has the “Energy" of ‘Uncut Gems'
Last month, Timothee Chalamet wrapped shooting Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme” in New York City. Josh hasn’t directed a feature since 2019’s “Uncut Gems.” He’s since split with his directing partner, and brother, Benny Safdie.
Read moreTrailer for Steven Soderbergh's ‘Black Bag'
‘The Brutalist' Battling MPA's NC-17 Rating? [Updated]
“The Brutalist” is officially rated R for “strong sexual content, graphic nudity, rape, drug use and some language.” The MPA rating announcement comes just three days before the film gets released in theaters.
Read more‘Wicked: Part Two’ Officially Re-Titled ‘Wicked: For Good’
In case anybody here cares, ‘Wicked: Part Two,’ set for November 2025 release, is now officially called “Wicked: For Good.” Terrible title. Universal still has 11 months before it hits theaters, so they can still change it.
Alex Gibney & Stephen Morse Directing Separate Luigi Mangione Docs
Alex Gibney, one of the more acclaimed non-fiction filmmakers, has decided that it would be a good idea to have his next documentary be about Luigi Mangione. The murder trial hasn’t even started, and yet a movie is already being made about the guy.
Read more‘28 Years Later’ Is 2nd Most Watched Horror Trailer Ever
The massive success of the “28 Years Later” trailer has finally prompted Sony to release the original 2002 Danny Boyle directed film, “28 Days Later,”on digital December 18 for purchase and rental.
Read moreIndieWire 2024 Critics Poll Topped by ‘Anora'
I was one of the 177 “critics” and “journalists” who participated in the annual IndieWire critics poll naming the best films of 2024. The results aren’t half-bad. As it stands, half of the titles in the top 10 might make my own list, which will be published next week.
Read moreBest 5+ Hour Limited Series?
“The Night of” would be one of the more recent examples of an exceptional limited series include which might constitute cinema, the others that spring to mind include Craig Mazin’s “Chernobyl,” Mike Nichols’ “Angels in America,” and Cary Fukunaga’s “True Detective” (season one, obviously).
Read moreAmy Heckerling is Working on ‘Look Who's Talking' Sequel
Heckerling, 70, hasn’t directed a film in well over 13 years, and that’s coming off her last three critically panned films (“Loser,” “I Could Never Be Your Woman,” and “Vamps”).
Read more‘Here's Already Being Reappraised in Some Circles
A reappraisal is already happening on Robert Zemeckis’ “experimental” film which covers the events of a single room and its inhabitants spanning from the past (paleolithic) to well into the future.
Read moreTrailer for Alex Garland's ‘Warfare'
Last month, I spoke to a person who had seen “Warfare” and swore that it’s, by far, Alex Garland’s best film. They weren’t a big fan of his previous efforts, and were shell shocked by how good this latest one was.
Read more‘Superman' Trailer on Thursday, Poster Released [Updated]
Looks like Thursday is the day for the trailer. A poster has also just been released for Gunn’s film, which can be seen below — a new version of John Williams’ score is being used.
Read moreNYT & Telegraph Claim Hollywood Movies Entering “Post-Woke Era"
Is it a coincidence that we’re getting two separate articles, both from major outlets, within a week of each other, tackling the supposed end of Hollywood’s “woke” era? Hey, it’s not even me using that word. The New York Times’ Kabir Chibber and The Telegraph’s Robbie Collin are the ones hinting at how “Hollywood’s great unwokening has been unleashed.”
Read more‘Beyond the Spider-Verse' Footage Scrapped, Script Rewritten, and Release Delayed
Deadline is reporting that “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” will not be coming out in 2025. The outlet’s Sony source wants us not to worry, and know that the studio is “taking a lot of tender loving care with the film.”
Read moreLuca Guadagnino’s ‘Sgt Rock’ Shoots Next Fall
Paul Thomas Anderson's ‘One Battle After Another'?
Paul Thomas Anderson’s next film was originally called “The Battle of Baktan Cross.” It looks like either that was a placeholder, or they’ve decided to rename it.
Read moreChristian Bale & Nicolas Cage to Star in David O. Russell's ‘Madden'
Christian Bale is in talks to play former Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis in David O. Russell’s “Madden,” which stars another Oscar winner, Nicolas Cage, as football icon John Madden. The film is set to shoot early next year.
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