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Tackling Russell Crowe’s… Peculiar Late-Career Phase
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Ella McCay Opens With Disastrous $2M Weekend — 21% on Rotten Tomatoes
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James L. Brooks is “Sure We’ll Be Seeing” Jack Nicholson Act Again
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Richard Linklater Supports Netflix Deal: “Ted Sarandos is a Good Guy. I Trust Him on This Warner Bros. Acquisition”
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‘The Batman: Part II’: Scarlett Johansson’s Role Revealed, Brad Pitt Exits Talks
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Aug 19, 2019
3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC
Aug 19, 2019

This year’s 12th edition of the Scary Movies festival at Film at Lincoln Center premiered Ari Aster’s extended version of “Midsommar” this past Saturday.

Aug 19, 2019

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Mike Flanagan and Universal Creative Clashes on ‘Exorcist’ Reboot [Updated]

September 2, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Last year, Mike Flanagan, hopped on-board to direct the next two ‘Exorcist’ movies, with the first instalment titled “Exorcist: Deceiver” and set for fall 2026 release.

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Woody Allen Praises Trump’s Acting, Trashes ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ and ‘Sunset Boulevard’ in New Interview

September 2, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

At this stage in his career, Woody Allen seems to speak with very little concern for how his words will land in the court of public opinion.

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Ridley Scott Calls ‘The Dog Stars’ His “Best Movie,” Plots ‘Gladiator III,’ WWI Epic, and Seven Other Projects

September 2, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

You’ve got to hand it to Ridley Scott, he’s 87 and has a bunch of projects in development, many of which I presume will never see the light of day. The man believes he’ll live until 120.

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Graham Greene, Oscar-Nominated ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor and Indigenous Trailblazer, Dies at 73

September 2, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Graham Greene, the quietly commanding Canadian actor whose work brought depth, dignity, and humor to Indigenous representation on screen, has died at the age of 73.

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Dwayne Johnson Breaks Down in Tears at Venice Standing Ovation of ‘The Smashing Machine’ — Oscar Campaign Is Born

September 1, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Emotions running high, an Oscar campaign officially born, and the recipient is none other than Dwayne Johnson (video). That’s right, “The Rock” could very well win an Oscar.

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‘The Smashing Machine’: Dwayne Johnson’s Oscar-Worthy Performance Earns Raves [Venice]

September 1, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Venice’s Most WTF Movie? ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ is a Fascinating, Self-Indulgent Puzzler

September 1, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

“The Testament of Ann Lee” is a borderline self-absorbed, and incoherently messy. Fastvold and co-writer Brady take themselves way too seriously.

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REPORT: Studios Growing “Very Nervous” as Summer Movie Season Ends With $3.6 Billion Gross

September 1, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

One executive tells THR they’re “very, very nervous for the future,” pointing less to a shortage of films than a shrinking audience for them.

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Snoop Dogg Responds to Backlash Over ‘Lightyear’ Comments: “Teach Me How to Learn’”

September 1, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Snoop Dogg has clarified recent comments he made about Pixar’s Lightyear after severe backlash formed online.

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Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ is a Minor Key Gem [Venice]

August 31, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Jarmusch has always had the gift of turning dead air into art, and in “Father Mother Sister Brother” he pushes that to an extreme.

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Jude Law as Putin Steals The Show in ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ [Venice]

August 31, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘One Battle After Another’ Screens Next Friday for NYC Press — Social Media Embargo Lifts September 8

August 31, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

I take this as a show of confidence: Warner Bros. is rolling out this $150M+ gamble more than 20 days ahead of release.

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Surprise! ‘Jaws’ #2 at Box-Office With $10M Weekend

August 31, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

“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.

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‘Ballad of a Small Player’ Earns Muted Praise at Telluride — No Contender [Updated]

August 31, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Chris Columbus Says J.K. Rowling’s Anti-Trans Stance is Reason Why Original ‘Harry Potter’ Trio Won’t Return for Sequel

August 31, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Is Monstrous Letdown; All Style, No Soul [Venice]

August 30, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Chloe Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ Earns RAVES

August 30, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Box-Office: ‘Caught Stealing’ Eyes $10M Labor Day Weekend — Readers’ Thoughts?

August 30, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

What did our readers think of Aronofsky’s latest? “Caught Stealing” holds a 67 on Metacritic and 84% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Screens at Telluride — 69 on Metacritic

August 30, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Delayed by 7 Months?! Now Set for May 2026 Release

August 30, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

After multiple test screenings, “Mortal Kombat 2”—originally slated for release this October—has been pushed back seven months to May 15, 2026.

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