UPDATE: Steven Yeun and Kerry Washington have joined the cast of “Animals” (via THR). I’m wondering if Netflix would want to fast track this one for a late 2025 Oscar run. It’ll all depend on the quality of the film, and how much confidence Netflix actually has in its awards chances.
Read morePaul Giamatti to Star in Radio Silence’s Art Bell Biopic
The filmmaking team known as Radio Silence (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett) are teaming up with Paul Giamatti for a biopic about the late Art Bell.
Read moreMel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of Christ’ Starts Shooting in March [Updated]
I don’t know about you, but contrary to what Mel Gibson might have indicated last month, ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ might actually be starting production in the coming weeks.
Read moreMichel Gondry’s Shelved ‘Golden’ is Actually “Charming” and “Very Creative”
It turns out that, just a few weeks ago, “Golden” had test screened in Pasadena, and the reception that came out of that screening did not match what Universal, Gondry and Williams are telling us.
Read moreTerry Gilliam Bewildered by ‘Jeanne Dielman' Topping Sight & Sound Poll
Here’s filmmaker Terry Gilliam (“Brazil”), interviewed by Phil Stubbs, echoing Quentin Tarantino’s bewilderment. He’s also never seen ‘Jeanne Dielman’ and goes as far as to question the purpose of claiming it to be the “greatest” film ever made.
Read moreJesse Garcia & Will Yun Lee Have Joined Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
Jesse Garcia (“The Mother,” “Flamin’ Hot”) and Will Yun Lee (“San Andreas”) have joined the cast of Christopher Nolan‘s “The Odyssey” (via Deadline). Also, after some talks, it looks like a scheduling conflict will not permit Mia Goth to take part in Nolan’s upcoming epic. Production on “The Odyssey” is set to begin in late February.
‘Lilo & Stitch' Was the Best Super Bowl Spot
Last night, we had Super Bowl teasers for ‘Mission: Impossible 8,’ “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” “Thunderbolts,” “F1,” “How to Train Your Dragon” and “Smurfs.” Studios spent over $7M for 30-second spots, and, quite honestly, the best one didn’t even show any movie footage.
Read moreHow Is This Even Possible?
Fine, “Emilia Perez” was already hated before Karla Sofia Gascon went all Nazi on us, but this alone cannot explain how the film has a 17% user rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Read moreWho is Actually Excited For ‘Thunderbolts'?
In case you didn’t know, Marvel premiered a 2-minute trailer for the MCU’s “Thunderbolts” during last night’s Super Bowl. The best I can say about this one is that it’s an improvement on the last teaser, released in November, and which was dubbed “Thunder-Meh.”
Read moreFirst Look ‘Euphoria' Season 3
So, it’s actually happening? ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 began filming last week, and as proof of life, HBO decided to release a first look image of this much-anticipated final season — above.
Read moreMartin Scorsese Praises Radu Jude's ‘Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World'
During an interview, conducted last week, with TCM’s Dave Karger, Scorsese mentioned films by directors Radu Jude, Cristian Mungiu, Cristi Puiu, and Corneliu Porumboiu as recent cinema that he finds brilliant: "I really like Romanian films."
Read moreBarry Keoghan & Riley Keough to Star in Kantemir Balagov’s ‘Butterfly Jam’
It’s surprising to learn that Russian filmmaker Kantemir Balagov hasn’t shot a single frame of his upcoming film “Butterfly Jam”. In fact, the leads have only just been cast.
Read moreTeaser for ‘Mission: Impossible 8' Has Tom Cruise Dangling Off A Plane
Here’s the Super Bowl spot for Christopher McQuarrie’s “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.” Paramount spent around $7M to air the teaser during tonight’s big game.
Read moreTeaser for Joseph Kosinski's ‘F1'
Sean Baker Calls on Directors to Demand 90-Day Theatrical Windows
Thank you, Sean Baker. We need more filmmakers to stomp for this cause, and last night, as he was accepting his DGA award, Baker called on all filmmakers to demand that studios give “at least” 90-day theatrical exclusivity on their films.
Read moreMarion Cotillard Says She “Screwed Up” Death Scene in ‘Dark Knight Rises’
Cotillard has decided to reflect on her much-ridiculed death scene in ‘Dark Knight Rises,’ which had been the victim of mocking memes and Nolan fan backlash. She’s telling FranceTV that it’s all her fault.
Read more‘Anora’ Wins PGA & DGA! Now Destined to Win Best Picture Oscar
While the latest leanings had ‘The Brutalist’ pulling ahead, that’s now been proven to be a false flag. We now officially have in our hands the Oscar frontrunner for Best Picture, and it’s Sean Baker’s “Anora.”
Read more‘Snow White’ Tracking For $63M+ Opening Weekend
Disney’s “controversial” live-action reboot of “Snow White,” starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, is now showing up on long-range tracking forecasts.
Read more‘Anora’ Wins Best Picture at 2025 Critics Choice Awards; John M. Chu is Best Director
Sean Baker’s “Anora” won Best Picture out of a field of 10 nominees. In fact, that was the only award Baker’s film received. “Wicked,” “Emilia Pérez,” and “The Substance” tied for most wins with three each.
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