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Bradley Cooper’s ‘Ocean’s’ Prequel Starts Filming in Europe

A June 25, 2027 release date has been set for “Oceans.” This will be Cooper’s fourth directorial effort after “A Star Is Born,” “Maestro,” and “Is This Thing On?”

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Werner Herzog’s ‘Bucking Fastard’ Is the Only Movie to Hit All Four Major Fall Film Festivals

Inspired by a true story, “Bucking Fastard” follows sisters Jean and Joan Holbrooke, played by Rooney and Kate Mara, in total sync, as they live by their own social and emotional standards and rules.

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Michael Haneke Has Retired From Filmmaking: “He Made His 10 Movies, Just Like His Idol Robert Bresson”

It’s an understatement to say that Michael Haneke has had an immense impact on cinema—“Caché,” “The Piano Teacher,” “Funny Games,” and “Amour” are cinematic landmarks.

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Parker Finn’s ‘Possession’ Remake Sets June 2027 Release at Paramount

Yep, they’re going ahead with it. One of the most puzzling remake announcements in recent years is not only currently in production, but has also just been dated for release.

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‘Josephine’ Trailer: Sundance Winner About a Child Witnessing Rape Sets November Release

We now have a very effective trailer for “Josephine,” and this film is certainly going to be a tough watch for many. The story of a child who witnesses a rape and the psychological toll she endures is not an easy sell.

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August 19, 2019
3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC
August 19, 2019

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.

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Natalie Portman & Lena Dunham's ‘Good Sex’ Sparks $45M Studio Bidding War

February 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

The hottest package at EFM Berlin has got to be “Good Sex.” The project has sparked a bidding war with Warner Bros, Amazon, Apple and Netflix among the studios in the mix to acquire the project. Bidding is said to currently be at $45M and rising.

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‘Mickey 17’ Earns Mixed-to-Positive Reviews

February 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

As expected, reviews for Bong Joon-ho’s “Mickey 17” are not as glowing as early tweet reactions had indicated. The sci-fi film just screened at the Berlin Film Festival, which means the review embargo lifted as well.

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Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ Acquired by MUBI

February 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Hidden deep inside this Variety piece is a brief line saying that MUBI has acquired Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister Brother” — which is definitely going to Cannes.

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Park Chan-Wook Says He’s Currently Editing ‘No Other Choice,’ and “Hopeful” for Cannes Premiere

February 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

“No Other Choice” has been described as Park’s “lifelong passion project,” and will be his first outing since 2022’s acclaimed “Decision to Leave.” It’s aiming for a Cannes premiere.

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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Earns Worst CinemaScore in MCU History

February 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Things are looking dire for “Captain America: Brave New World” as it’s just received a B- on CinemaScore — the worst grade in MCU history. “The Marvels” had a better score. “Ant-Man and Wasp” had a better score.

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Emerald Fennell Releases First ‘Wuthering Heights’ Image

February 14, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Since it’s Valentine’s Day, Emerald Fennell has decided to release a first image from her upcoming adaptation of “Wuthering Heights,” which stars Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie.

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Confirmed: Mia Goth Joins Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

February 14, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

UPDATE: Mia Goth’s casting has been made official (via Variety). Nolan has assembled a stacked cast for his upcoming epic. We’ve had 17 actors announced, so far.

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Sam Raimi's ‘Send Help' Sets January 2026 Release Date

February 14, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

“Send Help,” which is currently in production, and stars Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien and Denis Haysbert, has just been dated for January 30, 2026 release via 20th Century Studios. It’s being billed as Raimi’s return to horror.

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‘History of Sound’ Bought by MUBI

February 14, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Oliver Hermanus’ “The History of Sound,” starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, might crash this year’s fall festival circuit, or even earlier, and Variety is reporting that Mubi has hopped along for the ride.

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Bong Joon-ho Confirms American ‘Parasite’ Series Still Happening at HBO

February 14, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Bong is teaming up with “The Big Short” and “Vice” director Adam McKay to co-executive produce the series. It’s supposed to be an English language remake of the Oscar-winning film, but with more subplots and characters.

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‘The Goonies’ Sequel Moving Forward at Warner Bros After 40 years —Potsy Ponciroli to Pen the Script

February 14, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

An ‘80s revival is afoot over at Warner Bros. “The Goonies,” a hallmark from that decade, is now officially being fast tracked. I would imagine the entire cast will be back for this one, including Josh Brolin, Ke Huy Quan, and Sean Astin.

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From Seed to Screen: The Cinematic Journey of Сannabis Seeds [SPONSORED]

February 14, 2025 John Torre

As cannabis culture continues to permeate mainstream media, its portrayal in films has evolved dramatically. From niche documentaries to blockbuster hits, the cinematic depiction of cannabis cultivation reflects broader societal attitudes. This article explores how films have shaped public perceptions of cannabis over time.

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‘Captain America: Brave New World' Earns $12M in Thursday Previews — $80M Weekend?

February 14, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

As suspected, “Captain America: Brave New World” raked in $12M in previews. However, tracking has been adjusted for this one as it’s now projected to earn an $80M 3-day weekend. Toxic word of mouth could drown out its legs — that 5.9/10 IMDb user rating isn’t good.

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First Look: László Nemes' ‘Oprhan'

February 14, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

It’s been six years since Nemes’ last film, “Sunset,” which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, but was seen as a disappointing follow-up to his landmark 2015 film “Son of Saul,” which won the Grand Prix at Cannes and the Best International film Oscar.

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Netflix CCO Says ‘Oppenheimer’ Would Have Had the Same Cultural Impact as A Netflix Original

February 14, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Here’s Netflix CCO Bela Bajaria, speaking with Puck’s Matt Belloni in a wide-ranging and, quite frankly, tough as nails interview. Belloni really throws some heaters at Bajaria.

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First ‘Mickey 17' Reactions Are Positive

February 14, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Last night, Bong Joon ho’s first film in six years had its world premiere in London. As with every time a film screens early, and people go to social media for likes and reposts, take these “Mickey 17” notices with a slight grain of salt.

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Margaret Qualley to Star in Marvel's X-Men Reboot?

February 14, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

UPDATE: This passes the smell test. The Hot Mic’s Jeff Sneider has Margaret Qualley up for the role of Rogue in Marvel’s X-Men reboot. Qualley, a star-in-the-making, is coming off “The Substance,” and is about to shoot Ridley Scott’s “The Dog Stars.”

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‘Mickey 17’ Budget is $150M; Tracking at $18M Opening

February 13, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Less than three weeks before its release, “Mickey 17” is currently tracking to have an $18M opening weekend in North America. Not great.

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Worst Best Picture Winner of the 21st Century?

February 13, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

“Green Book” is nowhere near the same mediocre league as 2006 Oscar winner “Crash.” It’s also better than other 21st century winners such as “Coda,” “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” “Chicago,” “The Artist,” and “Argo.”

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‘The Batman 2’ Shoot Further Delayed to “End of 2025”

February 13, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

‘The Batman: Part 2’ had originally set up a summer 2025 shoot in the UK. Scratch off those plans. Pattinson is now telling Deadline that production will only begin at the end of the year.

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‘The Odyssey’ Review: Christopher Nolan’s Epic Is a Flawed but Astonishing Spectacle — Rave Reviews Confirm Best Picture Frontrunner

There is something undeniably powerful about a film that swings this hard, that embraces myth, spectacle, and the strange dream logic of ancient storytelling.

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Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Reckoning’ Gets Reshoots, Won’t Premiere at Venice Film Festival

About a month ago, Variety published a piece saying that “The Social Reckoning” was being submitted to the Venice Film Festival. I can confirm now that will definitely not be happening.

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Joel Coen’s ‘Jack of Spades’ Delayed to 2027

The film stars Josh O’Connor, Lesley Manville, Frances McDormand, and Damien Lewis, but no plot details have been revealed. All we know is that it’s a “gothic mystery” set in 1880s Scotland.

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Christopher Nolan’s Place in Cinema History: Genius, Overrated, or Something In Between?

Nolan has changed what a modern blockbuster can be, and that alone is a significant legacy. The bigger question is whether he has truly transformed cinema itself, or simply reinvented the blockbuster.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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