Last year, I reported on Macon Blair’s remake of “The Toxic Avenger,” starring Peter Dinklage, and how distributors deemed it “too out there” and “unreleasable.” Well, guess what? Someone seems to think it’s releasable.
Read moreRazzies: ‘Megalopolis' Nominated for Worst Picture & Worst Director
he 2025 Razzie nominees were just revealed, and Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” tied for the most noms, including Worst Picture and Worst Director. I’m sure there will be some online backlash over this, and for good reason.
Read moreStephen Baldwin Again Calls Leonardo DiCaprio an “Overrated" Actor
Baldwin goes on to namecheck who he deems to be actual “great” actors such as Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Morgan Freeman, and Edward Norton. He also claims Joaquin Phoenix and Brad Pitt are overrated.
Read moreAtom Egoyan's ‘Seven Veils' FINALLY Picked Up For U.S. Release
Alex Garland's ‘Warfare' Sets April 11, 2025 Release Date
First Look at Richard Linklater's ‘Blue Moon'
Richard Linklater’s “Blue Moon” was officially announced this morning to be part of Berlin Film Festival competition. We now have our first look image of the film, featuring Ethan Hawke and Margaret Qualley.
Read moreColman Domingo “Cried" Reading Script For Steven Spielberg's ‘The Dish'
We don’t know much about Steve Spielberg’s “The Dish” (tentative title). David Koepp wrote the script, and it’s said to be a two-hander about UFO’s, but nothing else has leaked out in regards to the plot.
Read moreJennifer Aniston is Reportedly Eyeing Ariana Grande, Zendaya & Sydney Sweeney for ‘9 to 5’ Remake
A few months ago, we learned that Jennifer Aniston was spearheading an attempt to remake “9 to 5.” She has apparently reached out to a batch of A-listers for the cast, including Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya and Ariana Grande who are “at the top” of her casting wish list.
Read moreBerlin Film Festival Competition Lineup Announced
Highlights include the world premieres of Richard Linklater’s “Blue Moon,” Radu Jude’s “Continental ’25,” Hong Sangsoo’s “What Does that Nature Say to You,” Michel Franco’s “Dreams,” and Lucile Hadžihalilović’s “The Ice Tower.”
Read moreChristopher McQuarrie Says $400M ‘Mission: Impossible 8' Almost Gave Someone A Heart Attack
I can already tell there’s going to be some desperately hyperbolic marketing when it comes to this movie. I don’t think Tom Cruise can afford to have yet another ‘Mission: Impossible’ underperform at the box office. There’s a lot riding here.
Read moreLaura Dern’s Tribute to David Lynch
Laura Dern shared a touching birthday message on Instagram to her lifelong collaborator David Lynch, who would have turned 79 today.
Read moreFirst Image: Park Chan-Wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ Wraps Filming
Park Chan-wook ‘s next film, “No Other Choice,” is a loose remake of Costa-Gavras’ “The Ax,” which Park has been trying to make for nearly two decades.
Read moreRichard Linklater’s ‘Blue Moon’ to World Premiere at Berlin Film Festival
The main title you should look out for is Richard Linklater’s “Blue Moon” which is set to screen in competition on February 18 at the Berlinale. This will be Linklater’s first time back at the festival since 2014’s “Boyhood.”
Read moreBrady Corbet Issues Statement on AI Use in ‘The Brutalist'
‘Beyond the Spider-Verse' Still Hasn't Started Voice Recording
Ethan Coen's ‘Honey Don't' Releases in May
Andrea Arnold's Next Film is ScarJo-Starring ‘Featherwood'
‘Nickel Boys' Bombs in Theaters
Paul Thomas Anderson's ‘Baktan Cross' Test Screening This Week; 3 Hour Runtime
A test screening is set to take place this coming week for Paul Thomas Anderson’s “The Battle of Baktan Cross.” I won’t mention which city and on which day, but the invite that was sent out mentioned that the film clocks in at 3 hours. Maybe we’ll finally get to learn more about PTA’s latest in the coming days.
Controversy: ‘The Brutalist' Used A.I. on Adrien Brody
I gave this story 24 hours to see if it would amount to anything. Since I’m now writing about it, that means the controversy hasn’t subsided. This seems to be a big deal, and if you agree with certain corners of social media, could cost “The Brutalist” some Oscars.
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