This year’s jurors for the U.S. Dramatic Competition included directors Reinaldo Marcus Green (“King Richard”), and Celine Song (“Past Lives”). This jury certainly ended up making some controversial selections, especially for its top prize.
Read moreMike Leigh to Shoot Next Film Later This Year
Leigh is officially re-teaming up with Bleecker Street as well as Cornerstone, STUDIOCANAL (UK) and Film4 for his next film, which is expected to begin shooting later this year. Bleecker Street released Leigh’s latest film, “Hard Truths.”
Read moreKevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Was the #1 Most Streamed Movie in January
A few weeks ago, Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga: Chapter 1” was made available on Netflix. The film had been originally set up as a Max exclusive by Warner Bros.
Read more‘The Brutalist’ Playing in 1700+ Screens This Weekend
When it premiered at last September’s Venice Film Festival, you had journalists wondering just how a 3.5 hour film, with a 15-minute intermission, could be marketed to the general moviegoing public.
Read moreKarla Sofía Gascón Apologizes: “Light Will Triumph Over Darkness”
Let’s pour one out for the Karla Sofía Gascón who single-handedly, in the span of just 24 hours, destroyed Netflix’s “Emilia Perez” Oscar campaign.
Read moreElliot Page Joins Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
Anthony Mackie Says He’s Had “at Least” Four Performances That Should Have Been Oscar-Nominated
Let’s play a fun game here. Here’s Mackie’s filmography. Try to figure out which four performances he’s talking about that deserved Oscar love. I can’t find any.
Read moreJohn Leguizamo Joins Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
When it was announced that Christopher Nolan would be adapting “The Odyssey,” it was a given that a large ensemble cast would be needed to remain faithful to Homer’s epic poem
Read moreChristian Tafdrup to Direct ‘Audition' Remake
Karla Sofía Gascón Causes Controversy Over Tweets About George Floyd, Muslims and “Afro-Korean” Oscars
What we’re seeing here is the melting down of an Oscar campaign. I won’t lie, it’s been more entertaining to witness than half of this year’s best picture nominees.
Read more‘Train Dreams' Acquired by Netflix in $10 Million Deal
Clint Bentley’s “Train Dreams,” a Malickian drama about a railroad worker who lives an isolated life, has been acquired by Netflix. I’m told the deal to buy the film was around $16M.
Read moreSpike Lee Says Martin Scorsese “Loved" ‘Highest 2 Lowest'
‘The Faculty' Remake Set to Be Written by Drew Hancock
Another day, another remake. Miramax has decided to reboot, of all things, “The Faculty,” the mixed-reviewed 1998 sci-fi thriller directed by Robert Rodriguez (via Variety). Drew Hancock (“Companion”) will be writing the screenplay.
Read moreRUMOR: Christopher Nolan's ‘Die Early' to Star Robert Downey Jr?
Apparently, Christopher Nolan is supposed to direct a smaller-scaled film next year. The film is titled “Die Early” and it’s supposed to star Robert Downey Jr. The description has the film dubbed as a “mind-bending, high-concept thriller.” I’ll believe it when I see it.
Read moreFirst Look: Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’
Netflix has announced its 2025 film slate, and we can expect new films from Noah Baumbach Kathryn Bigelow, Guillermo del Toro, Edward Berger, and Gareth Evans to come out this year.
Read moreDarren Aronofsky's ‘Caught Stealing’ Sets August 27, 2025 Release Date
Based on the book by Charlie Huston, who also wrote the screenplay, “Caught Stealing” follows a burned-out former baseball player (Austin Butler) who is plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of ‘90s NYC.
Read moreCoralie Fargeat Turned Down ‘Black Widow’ to Make ‘The Substance’
Marvel had some real ambitions when looking for a female filmmaker to helm “Black Widow,” which would eventually be directed Cate Shortland in 2021.
Read moreBenny Safdie Reuniting With Christopher Nolan on ‘The Odyssey'
Safdie joins an incredible ‘Odyssey’ cast that already includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron and Jon Bernthal. Shooting is due to begin in late February.
Read moreJacques Audiard, the #1 Most Hated Man in Mexico, Sparks More Backlash
In a recent interview with the Konbini, Audiard didn’t choose his words wisely when describing his thoughts about Spanish speaking countries.
Read moreEddie Murphy to Star in ‘Blue Falcon’
Murphy will play a “retired superspy, headed for the resort wedding of his estranged son, who somehow finds himself in proximity with his arch rival.
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