After his last two films earned best picture nominations, it looks like “Ballad of a Small Player” won’t make it three straight for Edward Berger.
Read moreChris Columbus Says J.K. Rowling’s Anti-Trans Stance is Reason Why Original ‘Harry Potter’ Trio Won’t Return for Sequel
The director behind the first two Harry Potter films, has shot down rumors about a potential “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” movie. JK Rowling is to blame.
Read moreGuillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Is Monstrous Letdown; All Style, No Soul [Venice]
Guillermo del Toro has finally made Frankenstein, and the shock is that it’s not the immaculate creation he’s been trying to make for decades, it’s a letdown.
Read moreChloe Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ Earns RAVES
Only six reviews are in so far for Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet,” and I’ll admit it—I stand corrected. This one seems like a major Oscar contender.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Caught Stealing’ Eyes $10M Labor Day Weekend — Readers’ Thoughts?
What did our readers think of Aronofsky’s latest? “Caught Stealing” holds a 67 on Metacritic and 84% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Read more‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Screens at Telluride — 69 on Metacritic
This is a Springsteen biopic tackling the making of his “Nebraska” album. Reviews are fine. It helps that Springsteen was in attendance, which surely amped up the jovial atmosphere.
Read more‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Delayed by 7 Months?! Now Set for May 2026 Release
After multiple test screenings, “Mortal Kombat 2”—originally slated for release this October—has been pushed back seven months to May 15, 2026.
Read morePark Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ Is Too Messy to Be Masterwork, Too Dazzling to Ignore [Venice]
“No Other Choice” is certainly a Park Chan-wook film—the same tone, the same moving rhythms, the stylistic set pieces, the brilliant editing and the sudden plunges into grandiose direction. It’s all there.
Read moreDanny Ramirez to Star as ‘Scarface’
The new version of “Scarface” has secured development financing, with the intent of “keeping things contemporary and steering clear of nostalgia.”
Read more‘After the Hunt’ PANNED, Luca Guadagnino’s Worst-Reviewed Film — 43% on RT [Venice]
Unlike Todd Field’s “TÁR,” which confronted cancel culture and abuse of power with symphonic subtlety, Luca Guadagnino’s “After the Hunt” prefers bombast.
Read moreJim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ Trailer Released Ahead of Venice Debut
Jim Jarmusch’s latest effort, “Father Mother Sister Brother,” set to screen on the Lido this weekend, now has a trailer — which can be seen below.
Read moreLaura Poitras’ ‘Cover-Up’ Turns Seymour Hersh’s Life Into a Fascinating Portrait of Journalism [Venice]
Laura Poitras’ latest documentary, “Cover-Up,” the best film I’ve seen at Venice, so far, is a direct encounter with rebellious journalist Seymour Hersh.
Read more‘Megadoc’ Chronicles the Wild Feud Between Francis Ford Coppola and Shia LaBeouf [Venice]
Mike Figgis calls his behind-the-scenes chronicle “Megadoc,” but he might as well have titled it “LaBeouf vs Coppola.”
Read morePaul Greengrass Says ‘The Lost Bus’ is “The Most Realistic Depiction of Fire Ever Put On Film”
No shocker, Paul Greengrass’ latest film is apparently rooted in the kind of authenticity the filmmaker is known for showcasing on screen.
Read moreLuca Guadagnino Defends Ode to Woody Allen in His #MeToo Movie ‘After the Hunt’ [Venice]
Last night, as the lights went out, and Luca Guadagnino’s “After the Hunt” began, the opening credits evoked the same aesthetic found in Woody Allen’s films.
Read moreRidley Scott Continues to Threaten Us With ‘Gladiator 3’: “It’s in the Process Right Now”
It’s no secret that “Gladiator II” was a disappointment for many. And yet, Ridley Scott continues to threaten us with “Gladiator III.” It seems to be happening.
Read moreQuestlove’s Live-Action Remake of ‘The Aristocats’ Scrapped by Disney
Back in 2023, Disney announced that Questlove was set to direct a live-action/CG hybrid remake of Disney’s “The Aristocats” (1970).
Read moreClaudio Miranda is DP on ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’
Shawn Levy’s upcoming “Star Wars: Starfighter” has landed a major name behind the camera. The whole project’s street cred has been slightly elevated in the process.
Read more‘Jay Kelly’: George Clooney Plays a Version of Himself in Light, Moving Baumbach-Directed Comedy [Venice]
If there are flaws, they reside in the script. This time Baimbach co-wrote with Emily Mortimer, who also appears briefly on screen, and maybe that was a mistake.
Read moreYorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Bugonia’ Is a Grotesquely Entertaining Carnival of Idiocy [Venice]
The review embargo lifted on “Bugonia” and it’s earning good reviews — 79 on Metacritic, based on 11 reviews.
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