Some are wondering if Harmony Korine's “Baby Invasion,” which premiered at Venice 2024, will ever get released. There’s been no indication that Korine even cares about his film being seen in theaters, but at least there’s now a trailer.
Read moreKornel Mundruczó’s ‘Place To Be’ to Star Taika Waititi, Ellen Burstyn and Pamela Anderson
Here’s a project that’s just started production. Kornel Mundruczó, the Hungarian filmmaker behind “Pieces of a Woman” and “White God,” has set up another American film.
Read moreJoe Russo Says Oscars Vilify Mainstream Movies; Blames Harvey Weinstein
Just look at Joe Russo, coming off co-directing with brother Anthony, one of the worst films of the decade, the $320M ‘Electric State’ and he has the gall to talk about what movies deserve Oscars.
Read moreMartin Scorsese Names the 30 Best New York Films
Now, Scorsese has decided to list the 30 essential New York films. and modest man that he is, doesn’t mention his own three NYC classics (“Mean Streets,” “Taxi Driver” and “Goodfellas”).
Read moreConan O’Brien to Return as Oscar Host in 2026
Just a few weeks after the 97th Oscars, Conan O’Brien has agreed to return and host the 98th Oscars telecast on March 15, 2026, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday.
Read moreTerrence Malick’s ‘The Way of the Wind’ Privately Screens in L.A.
NEON Dumped ‘The Actor’ This Weekend — Just $20k Debut
“The Actor,” which stars Andre Holland and Gemma Chan, wrapped production back in April 2023. The fact that Neon has decided to skip festivals, and quickly dump this one in March was not a good sign.
Read more‘Cloverfield 2’ is Still Happening
Back in 2022 , it had been announced that Babak Anvari (“Under the Shadow”) was going to direct a sequel to 2008’s “Cloverfield” for Paramount. We finally have an update and it’s a positive one.
Read moreReaders’ Thoughts on ‘Black Bag’
Steven Soderbergh‘s “Black Bag” has been positively reviewed by critics … 97% Rotten Tomatoes 97% and 85 on Metacritic. Critics have been hungry for a good U.S. studio film, and “Black Bag” is indeed good, but also semi-forgettable.
Read more‘Mickey 17’ Digital Release on March 25 — Only 18 Days After Theatrical Debut
Warner Bros. has had enough. They’ve decided to ship ‘Mickey 17’ to digital on March 25 — that’s only 18 days after its theatrical debut. The film is expected to have a 60% drop and earn $7.5M in its second weekend. ‘Mickey’ is destined to cause a $100M loss for Warner Bros.
Variety: Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ to Premiere at Cannes
We learn that Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister Brother” is locked for competition. The film stars Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Adam Driver, Tom Waits, and Charlotte Rampling.
Read moreNeil Blomkamp to Direct ‘Starship Troopers’ for Sony
Neill Blomkamp is set to write and direct “Starship Troopers.” Blomkamp’s take is not a remake of the Paul Verhoeven movie, and sources say the goal is to go back to the source material, Robert A. Heinlein’s 1959 sci-fi novel.
Read moreTrailer for ‘Freakier Friday’
Disney has released the trailer for “Freakier Friday.” The film is set for theatrical release on August 8, 2025. Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis return in their respective daughter/mother roles.
Read moreSpike Jonze & Pedro Pascal Tease New Project Together
We need a new Spike Jonze movie. His last one was “Her,” released in 2013, and ever since then he’s had a few ambitious projects fall down by the wayside.
Read moreMichael B. Jordan Wants to Make ‘Creed IV’ With Jonathan Majors
The rehabilitation phase of Jonathan Majors’ career is upon us. His much-delayed “Magazine Dreams” is finally coming out, in 2000+ theaters, on March 21 and he’s now aiming for an actual comeback in Hollywood.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Novocaine’ $1.8M, ‘Mickey 17’ $1M, ‘Black Bag’ $850K
A quick Thursday previews recap. Paramount’s “Novocaine” made $1.8M in previews — but the total includes advance screenings from last weekend as well. The film, which only cost $18M to produce, might nab a $12M opening.
Read more‘Single White Female’ Remake in the Works — Starring Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell
Remember Barbet Schroeder’s “Single White Female”? A guilty pleasure thriller, starring Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh, that could have only been made in the ‘90s. A remake is now in the works.
Read moreDwayne Johnson Confirms Role in Scorsese’s Next Crime Film
Multiple studios and streamers are bidding for Scorsese’s film, but Netflix seems to have the upper hand by outbidding the competition. Now, it remains to be seen if Scorsese will accept the streamer’s offer.
Read moreAlex Garland’s ‘Warfare’ Earns Glowing First Reactions
Last year, I reported about test reactions for “Warfare” and an attendee swore to me that it was, by far, Alex Garland’s best film. They weren’t fans of Garland’s previous efforts, but were shell shocked by how good “Warfare” was.
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‘Minus Zero’ has been tracking for a $30M+ domestic opening, but that number now feels conservative. We’re looking at a real shot at $40M.