In “The Smashing Machine,” Johnson proves he can seriously act; he insists on being seen, flaws and all. And for that alone, the movie is absolutely worth watching.
Read moreVenice’s Most WTF Movie? ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ is a Fascinating, Self-Indulgent Puzzler
“The Testament of Ann Lee” is a borderline self-absorbed, and incoherently messy. Fastvold and co-writer Brady take themselves way too seriously.
Read moreREPORT: Studios Growing “Very Nervous” as Summer Movie Season Ends With $3.6 Billion Gross
Snoop Dogg Responds to Backlash Over ‘Lightyear’ Comments: “Teach Me How to Learn’”
Snoop Dogg has clarified recent comments he made about Pixar’s Lightyear after severe backlash formed online.
Read moreJim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ is a Minor Key Gem [Venice]
Jarmusch has always had the gift of turning dead air into art, and in “Father Mother Sister Brother” he pushes that to an extreme.
Read moreJude Law as Putin Steals The Show in ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ [Venice]
Here’s another Venice competition title that’s receiving mixed reviews, and for good reason. That’s because Olivier Assayas’ “The Wizard of Kremlin” decides to focus on the wrong character.
Read more‘One Battle After Another’ Screens Next Friday for NYC Press — Social Media Embargo Lifts September 8
I take this as a show of confidence: Warner Bros. is rolling out this $150M+ gamble more than 20 days ahead of release.
Read moreSurprise! ‘Jaws’ #2 at Box-Office With $10M Weekend
“Jaws” beat out newer releases “Caught Stealing” and “The Roses,” which ended up showing in more screens nationwide and weren’t released 50 years ago.
Read more‘Ballad of a Small Player’ Earns Muted Praise at Telluride — No Contender [Updated]
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.
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