They want a sixth straight Palme d’Or. NEON has acquired North American rights to Kleber Mendonça Filho’s latest, “The Secret Agent.”
Read moreLeonardo DiCaprio Dropped Out of Damien Chazelle Film to Prioritize New Scorsese Project
Leonardo DiCaprio dropping out of Damien Chazelle’s ‘Evel Knievel’ film came down to his allegiance with — who else — Martin Scorsese.
Read moreTrailer for Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Caught Stealing’ — a Gritty, Stylish NYC Crime Caper
After years of development, Darren Aronofsky’s long-gestating crime film “Caught Stealing” is finally set to hit theaters this summer
Read moreJafar Panahi Co-Leads Screen’s Cannes Jury Grid With 3.1 Score [Cannes]
Yesterday, two competition titles screened: Jafar Panahi’s “A Simple Accident” and Mario Martone’s “Fuori.” They have emerged as the highest- and lowest-scoring titles.
Read moreJosh O’Connor Drops Out of Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Separate Rooms’
Josh O’Connor is no longer involved in this Pier Vittorio Tondelli adaptation. Léa Seydoux is still set to co-star in the film, which still has no production date.
Read moreLOL: Michael Bay Starts Production on ‘Skibidi Toilet’ Movie
In a world of viral memes and TikTok trends, Bay has taken the absurdity up a notch. The director behind “Transformers,” “The Rock” and and “Bad Boys” has started production on “Skibidi Toilet”.
Read moreConfirmed: Damien Chazelle’s Next Film is Prison-Set Thriller — His ‘Evel Knievel’ Project With DiCaprio Canned
Earlier today, I reported that Daniel Craig and Cillian Murphy were in talks to star in Damien Chazelle’s upcoming film — a development that has now been officially confirmed by the trades.
Read moreCarey Mulligan Cast in Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Prequel for Netflix
Carey Mulligan is set to join the cast of “The Chronicles of Narnia,” Greta Gerwig’s upcoming film adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ beloved fantasy series.
Read moreSean Penn Defends Woody Allen: “I’d Work With Him Again”
Sean Penn appeared on The Louis Theroux Podcast, and when the conversation turned to Woody Allen, the two-time Oscar winner offered an emphatic and unapologetic defense of the director.
Read moreJafar Panahi's ‘A Simple Accident’ — Major Palme d’Or Contender [Cannes]
Jafar Panahi’s “A Simple Accident” was destined to be met with acclaim—not simply because of the film itself, but because of the extraordinary circumstances surrounding its creation.
Read moreIñárritu Describes His Upcoming Tom Cruise Movie As “A Wild Comedy of Catastrophic Proportions”
While in Cannes, Iñárritu, in his first interview since “Judy” was announced, explains the film doesn’t have Tom Cruise doing stunts (“there’s none of that”).
Read moreJurassic World Rebirth: New Trailer is an Improvement — Is That Enough?
A new trailer for Gareth Edwards’ “Jurassic World: Rebirth” has arrived. The trailer is an improvement over the last one, which felt underwhelming
Read moreCillian Murphy & Daniel Craig Offered Lead Roles in Damien Chazelle’s Prison Movie
The “prison film” was originally set up at Paramount in April 2024 and described as a mid-budget drama with action elements.
Read moreSpike Lee Says Denzel Washington Deserved Oscar for ‘Malcolm X’ Over Al Pacino [Cannes]
During this morning’s Cannes press conference for “Highest 2 Lowest,” Lee looked back at the 1993 Oscars, and admitted he felt that Washington had been robbed of the golden statuette.
Read moreLynne Ramsay Says Critics Have “Bullsh*t” Misunderstanding of ‘Die My Love’ [Cannes]
Most reviews have pointed towards the film tackling postpartum depression, but during a candid conversation, Ramsay herself is saying they got it all wrong, and she’s frustrated about it.
Read moreJulia Ducournau’s ‘Alpha’ Is a Stunning Failure [Cannes]
I’ve only caught a small glimpse of the reviews for “Alpha,” but I can’t imagine there will be many positive takes. This is not a good film. So far, pans coming in from THR, Variety, The Guardian (1/5) and IndieWire (D+).
Read moreSpike Lee’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Earns Positive Reviews [Cannes]
Not much time to collect my thoughts on Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” but early critical reception seems generally positive.
Read moreLee Chang-dong New Feature ‘Possible Love’ — Set to Shoot This Fall
According to a new report out of Naver, Lee is gearing up to shoot his next feature, “Possible Love,” as early as this fall. The hope? To land a coveted Cannes 2026 premiere.
Read moreKleber Mendonça Filho’s ‘The Secret Agent’ Earns Raves — 86 on Metacritic [Cannes]
I’m an admirer of Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho, whose “Aquarius” and “Bacurau” pulse with life, rebellion, and a distinct cinematic voice.
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Lars Von Trier is working on the 15th—and likely final—film of his career, “After,” and according to his producer, Peter Aalbæk Jensen, the screenplay is supposed to be completed this month