Johnny Depp & Penelope Cruz to Star in ‘Day Drinker' — Shoots in February [Updated]

January 4, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

“Day Drinker” has been confirmed, and Depp is in fact going to star, but there’s no Sydney Sweeney in the mix. Instead, Penelope Cruz has been cast as Depp’s co-star in the film. It’s quite possible Sweeney dropped out.

Nolan's ‘The Odyssey' Circling 4-Month Shoot (Jan-Apr) in UK, Morocco and Italy

January 4, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

According to Production Weekly, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” will be filmed from January to April 2025 in UK, Morocco and Italy. There’s also still the possibility that Robert Downey Jr. might be joining the cast, but still no confirmation on that end.

‘Snow White' Budget is Probably Well Over $300M

January 4, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

According to Forbes, as the cost is already $269M, this inevitable increase in budget should push it almost precisely in line with estimates assessed by some experts that "Disney's Snow White remake cost $300M," or more.

Halina Reijn Has Started Writing Next Film for A24

January 4, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Halina Reijn confirmed she is writing her next film and suggests that A24 may be invovled again. She’s coming off last year’s acclaimed “Babygirl,” and previously directed “Bodies Bodies Bodies,” both produced by A24.

Jeff Baena, ‘Little Hours’ Director, Dead at 47

January 4, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Some shocking news. Jeff Baena, director of “The Little Hours,” co-writer of “I Heart Huckabees,” and Aubrey Plaza’s husband, has died of an apparent suicide at the age of 47 (via Deadline)

Critics Poll: Best Films of the '40s?

January 3, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

It’s the new year which means our “Decade in Film” series will be back with another critics poll — the goal is still to go all the way back to the silent era. We’ve so far covered the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s.

Joel Coen to Direct New Film in 2025

January 3, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

The long-awaited Coen brothers reunion will have to wait. If you remember, early last year, Ethan Coen confirmed that he and Joel, who haven’t directed anything together in over seven years, were writing a horror film together.

BAFTA Shortlist Snubs Angelina Jolie, Pamela Anderson, ‘Nickel Boys' and ‘A Real Pain'

January 3, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

BAFTA — the British Academy — announced their first round of voting this morning for awards contention. They are major fans of “Emilia Perez,” (15 mentions) and “Conclave” (14).

‘Nosfeatu' Headed For Strong $20M Second Weekend

January 3, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

It’s not everyday that we get an auteur-driven movie making these kinds of numbers. Robert Eggers’ film racked up $3M last night, which is pretty damn good for a second Thursday. “Nosferatu” is now aiming for a very healthy $20M second weekend.

Jack Nicholson Spotted in Rare Photo

January 3, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

While his fellow ‘70s greats, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, are still out there acting in films, Jack Nicholson, 87, has more or less decided to quit movies in favor of a more solemn life on Mulholland Drive, his home since 1975.

Rumor: Mr. Freeze is ‘The Batman 2' Villain

January 3, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

One of the main questions being asked about Matt Reeves’ “The Batman: Part II” is who the villain might be this time around. There’s been lots of speculation, but no answers coming in from Reeves or DCU boss James Gunn.

More Details on Damien Chazelle/Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘Evel Knievel on Tour’

January 2, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Last month, a report indicated that Damien Chazelle’s next film would tackle stunt devil Evil Knievel, and star Leonardo DiCaprio. It looks like this project is legit. Some more details have now emerged.

‘Better Man’ Has $110M Budget

January 2, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Major props to the genius who convinced Paramount that it was a good idea to greenlight “Better Man” for the whopping sum of $110M.

David Leitch Want to Direct ‘Lobo' Movie for DC Studios

January 2, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Yes, David Leitch wants to direct a Lobo movie for DC Studios. The director pitched the idea to Momoa on, of all places, social media. "Let's do a Lobo feature," Leitch commented under Momoa's Lobo casting announcement (via X).

The 119 Most Anticipated Films of 2025 [Updated]

January 2, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

UPDATE: I’ll continue to update this post throughout NDecember, and if there’s stuff missing, which I’m sure there is, then please mention it in the comments section below. I currently have 106 films listed.

Paul Thomas Anderson on Rumors Circling His Next Film: “I Need to Start Figuring Out What the F*ck To Say"

January 2, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

The L.A. Times decided to email PTA and ask him firsthand about his new film, but his answer was of no help. He’s keeping his cards close to his chest and instead offering an amusing response.

David Fincher Says Netflix Has No Interest in Releasing His “Content" on Physical Media

January 2, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Fincher is well aware of Netflix’s refusal to release physical media, and in a new interview with Collider, tackling the recent 30th anniversary 4K restoration of “Se7en,” briefly tackled this topic.

Joseph Quinn Drops Out of Bret Easton Ellis' ‘Relapse'

January 2, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Joseph Quinn will no longer be in Bret Easton Ellis’ next movie, “Relapse.” Ellis confirmed on his podcast last night that Quinn was no longer involved due to a scheduling conflict with Sam Mendes’ Beatles movies.

Armie Hammer Says His Acting Career Has Picked Up: “Now the Conversation in the Industry Is ‘Man, That Guy Got F—ed"

January 2, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

A few months ago, Armie Hammer admitted that his acting career was “nowhere now.” He added that he was no longer allowed to play in the Hollywood sandbox, but that he was “making my own sandbox” by writing a screenplay with a friend named Jerry.

Cannes Spitball #1; Ramsay, Jarmusch, Malick, Anderson, Lanthimos, and More

January 2, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

I’ve already tackled the 118 most anticipated films of 2025, and now it’s time to have our official first spitball of this coming May’s Cannes Film Festival. I’ll be writing one of these every month until the announcement of the lineup in April.

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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.

Critics Poll: ‘Citizen Kane' Named Best Film of the 1940s

The results are in, and according to critics, this decade filled with cinematic riches did not have a better film than Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane.” Nobody should be surprised by this result. “Citizen Kane” changed cinema forever.

Critics Poll: ‘Vertigo’ Named Best Film of the 1950s, Over 120 Participants

It was a closer race than anticipated, but Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” has topped our best of the ’50s poll, besting Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s “Singin’ in the Rain” by just two votes.

Critics Poll: Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Tops Our 1960s Critics Poll

We’ve already covered the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. Now we have the results for the Best Films of the 1960s.

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James Gray Takes Aim at Letterboxd, First Reactions, Star Ratings and the Tomatometer: ‘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.

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.

Bruno Dumont Made His Next Film ‘The End’ Entirely With AI

Um, what? Bruno Dumont, one of the most uncompromising filmmakers alive, has made his next feature, "The End," entirely with generative AI.

Sebastián Lelio, Oscar-Winning Director of ‘A Fantastic Woman,' Dies at 52

This one is shocking. Sebastián Lelio — the Chilean filmmaker behind “Gloria” and the Oscar-winning “A Fantastic Woman,” and one of the most vital voices in Latin American cinema this century — has died at just 52.

‘Klara and the Sun' Averaged $17 Per Theater This Week, Sony Stops Tracking Box Office Receipts

The budget? That depends on who you ask. Sony originally pegged it at $20M, but it's now being reported at $40M. Given how studios try to lowball costs, I'd bet on the latter being the actual figure.

August 19, 2019

3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC

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.