Word is Saulnier’s new film is a gritty, propulsive chase thriller with shades of “The Fugitive,” but shot through with the visceral, grounded intensity that defines Saulnier’s best work.
Read moreLuca Guadagnino’s ‘American Psycho’ Still Lacks a Lead — Patrick Schwarzenegger “Very Much on The Radar”
Are Film Critics Too Kind? The Softening of Modern Film Criticism
Readers often tell me I’m too harsh on movies, that I nitpick, that I don’t “let movies be fun,” that I expect too much from today’s filmmakers. Maybe they’re right. Or maybe the problem is that most critics aren’t being harsh enough.
Read more‘Superman’ Ticket Presales Start; New Trailer Drops — $140M Opening Weekend?
Superman” ticket presales started today, and tracking is starting to adjust the numbers. So far? internally a $160M domestic opening weekend is now being projected.
Read moreEli Roth Says Greta Thunberg “Needs To Be Eaten By Cannibals”
Oh, boy. Here comes Eli Roth, a director best known for his contributions to the torture-porn genre, apparently deciding that Greta Thunberg should be cannibalized.
Read morePatricia Arquette Recut Her 2023 Directorial Debut ‘Gonzo Girl’ After TIFF: “It’s the American Version” — Still Has No Distributor
“Gonzo Girl,” Patricia Arquette’s directorial debut, world premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2023, to weak reviews. The film still has no U.S. distributor.
Read moreA24 Hires 19-Year-Old YouTuber to Direct ‘The Backrooms' — Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve To Star
Kane Parsons, 19, just hit the jackpot. The young YouTube filmmaker, known for his eerie short films, has been tapped by A24 to direct a feature-length adaptation of his viral hit, “The Backrooms.” Roberto Patino (“DMZ”) is set to write the screenplay.
Read moreCeline Song to Write and Direct HBO Series ‘Damage’ — Set in the World of E-Sports
Celine Song isn’t slowing down. After the critical success of “Past Lives” and the upcoming romantic comedy “Materialists,” the filmmaker is making her move to HBO.
Read moreGareth Evans to Direct ‘A Colt is My Passport’ — Remake of 1967 Yakuza Noir
Although he hinted having recently come up with a story for a potential ‘Raid 3,’ Gareth Evans will be putting that project aside, for now, and instead tackle the Yakuza.
Read moreTrailer For Damon-Affleck-Starring ‘The RIP’ Leaks Online
Martin Scorsese’s ‘Kundun’ Is Still Banned by Disney, Much to China’s Delight
If you’re a Martin Scorsese completist, and intend to watch his entire filmography, then good luck finding a copy of “Kundun.”
Read moreDavid Fincher's ‘Cliff Booth' Adds Yahya Abdul-Mateen To Cast
Brad Bird is Not Directing ‘Incredibles 3' — Replaced By ‘Elemental' Director
‘Wonder Woman' Movie is Officially Happening, Without Gal Gadot
With “Superman” set to hit theaters on July 11, followed by Milly Alcock’s “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” in June 2026, here comes news that James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU Studios are now officially working on a reboot of “Wonder Woman.”
Read moreMark Ruffalo to Star in ‘CODA' Director's Next Film
Does anyone remember Siân Heder “CODA”? It snagged Best Picture in 2022? Truly the Academy's boldest move since... well, ever. A heartwarming Apple TV+ flick about a deaf family that had Oscars voters going for the feel-good vote over far superior films.
Read more‘Sinners' is the Highest-Grossing Original Film Since 2010
The last 15 years have been a relentless cycle of familiar IPs driving ticket sales worldwide. Yet, despite this, one original film has managed to break through the noise: Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners.”
Read moreAri Aster's Polarizing ‘Eddington' Finally Has A Full Trailer
It’s June 2, 2020. The pandemic is in full swing, and the small town of Eddington, New Mexico is descending into madness. Paranoia, mask wars, and a battle for control of the town—this is the backdrop of Ari Aster’s newest descent into chaos.
Read moreGood/Great Movies That Don't Deserve Their “Rotten" Scores
I went down a little rabbit hole this afternoon and searched for good/great films with “rotten” scores. Obviously, this is all subjective, and I didn’t find every single one of them. There are probably hundreds of examples.
Read moreAndy Serkis’ ‘Animal Farm’ Premieres to Mixed Reception — “Family Friendly” With Lots of “Fart Jokes”
Audiences seem underwhelmed by its tonal shift from Orwell’s bleak satire toward a more family-friendly narrative, which apparently includes lots of flatulence.
Read moreSydney Sweeney Gained 30 Pounds to Play Boxer Christy Martin in David Michôd’s Biopic
Known primarily for her roles in “Euphoria” and “Reality,” Sweeney appears to be making a sharp turn by shedding her bombshell image in favor of something grittier.
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