A New Year’s treat for movie fans. “Barry Lyndon,” one of Stanley Kubrick’s greatest films, can now be streamed for free via Warner Bros’ YouTube channel.
Read moreNew Trailer for Mel Gibson's ‘Flight Risk'
For obvious reasons, Gibson’s name isn’t mentioned in the trailer, instead we get a “From The Acclaimed Director of BRAVEHEART, HACKSAW RIDGE, APOCALYPTO.” Way to go, Lionsgate. I still believe having Gibson’s name stamped on the screen would have actually helped marketing.
Read moreOliver Stone Says ‘Wicked’ is Best of 2024
I don’t know if Oliver Stone has taken too many sugar cookies, but he’s decided to go to bat for John M. Chu’s “Wicked,” citing it as the best film he’s seen this year. No, really. The filmmaker behind “Platoon” and “JFK” is madly in love with Chu’s musical.
Read moreLeonardo DiCaprio in ‘Squid Game’ Season 3?
Justin Baldoni Says Blake Lively Stole, Rewrote and Recut ‘It Ends With Us'
This Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni feud is turning into total Hollywood grotesquerie. I still believe this all has to do with who gets to nab the rights to the ‘It Ends With Us’ sequel, which Baldoni currently owns.
Read moreLegendary/WB Working on ‘Dune 4’
Denis Villeneuve hasn’t even shot “Dune Messiah” yet, but Warner Bros and Legendary are already planning ahead in milking this franchise to death.
Read more‘Nosferatu’ Extended Cut Coming on 4K — 3 Hour Version?
Jordan's 10 Best Films of 2024
As we entered December, I had a shortlist of 20 or so candidates for my choice of the best films of the year. There was no film that stepped forward and announced itself as the “year’s best.” Then again, a best films list should be a celebration of cinema, not a chopping process. I finally settled on 11 titles.
Read moreLuca Guadagnino Says Cronenberg's ‘The Shrouds' is Best Film of 2024, and More
Here’s IndieWire’s annual survey where directors pick their favorite films of the year. This year, there were 65 participants, including Edward Berger, Robert Eggers, Coralie Fargeat, Todd Field, Luca Guadagnino, Radu Jude, and David Lowery.
Read moreRumor: Harrison Ford to Star in ‘Air Force One' Sequel?
Apparently, Sony is developing an “Air Force One” sequel, or maybe it’s just a reboot? Scooper Daniel Richtman isn’t quite sure either, but he’s hearing Harrison Ford, 82, who starred in the original, might be starring in this one.
Read morePaul Thomas Anderson’s Next Film Delayed to 2026?
Is my hearing right? Has “The Town” podcast’s Matt Belloni just reported that Paul Thomas Anderson’s next film was “punted” to 2026 by Warner Bros? That’s what he’s saying at the 13-minute mark.
Read moreOscars: Is There A Best Picture Frontrunner This Year?
This has been one strange awards season. Unlike, other years, I’m struggling to believe that we have a frontrunner (“Anora”). In fact, there might not even be one this year.
Read moreJason Momoa Cast as Lobo in DCU's ‘Supergirl'
Brad Bird's ‘Ray Gunn' Set For 2026 Release on Netflix [Update]
UPDATE: I’m told Brad Bird will not be directing “The Incredibles 3.” He’s just producing the Pixar sequel. A simple reason for this, Bird is too busy with “Ray Gunn.”
Read moreOrson Welles' ‘Don Quixote' Might Finally Get Definitive Cut
Orson Welles, who died in 1985, had several unfinished films, including “Don Quixote.” There is an update, and it’s a positive one. Welles’ vision might finally, maybe, be coming to the big screen.
Read moreAustin Butler Was Replaced By Robert Pattinson in Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
I’m a little late to this, but it turns out that Austin Butler was in line to play Robert Pattinson’s role in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ before Pattinson’s schedule cleared up due to ‘Batman 2’ filming being delayed. Also, I’m hearing that a few more actors will be announced as being part of the ‘Odyssey’ cast, most likely next week.
Readers’ Poll: The Best Films of 2024 — Submit Your List!
This will be an open thread where our readers can post their top 10 films of 2024 in the comments section below. You can continue editing your personal list until January 3rd, 2025. After that, the list will be finalized and used to tabulate our third annual Readers’ Poll of the best films of the year.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Nosferatu' Has Monstrous $40M Opening
The big story this weekend has got to be “Nosferatu.” It amassed $40M in its first five days, and is already Robert Eggers' highest grossing film in North America.
Read moreCharles Shyer Passes at 83
Writer-Director Charles Shyer has left the earth. He was 83. He could have just been known as the writer of “The Odd Couple,” “Smokey and the Bandit,” and “Goin’ South,” but Hollywood had other plans for him.
Read moreRobert Eggers Says ‘Home Alone’ is a “Masterpiece”
“Home Alone” has become one of the essential Christmas movies. Every holiday season, the film tops the streaming charts and it’s still #1 on Disney+ as we speak.
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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.