Here’s another update on this promising project. Lesley Manville (“Phantom Thread”) has joined the cast of “Jack of Spades,” which is still shooting in Scotland.
Read moreGus Van Sant’s ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ Acquired by Row K Entertainment
Reviews have been positive, but to me, a bit too generous. If that 100% on Rotten Tomatoes were truly an accurate assessment, a more prestigious studio, not Row K, would be behind it.
Read more‘Megalopolis’ VOD Release Canceled — New “Weirder” Cut Might Hit Theaters on Christmas
Last week, Apple TV had a page indicating “Megalopolis” was finally being released in the U.S. on VOD Thursday. That page is gone, and here we are, six days later, and it’s still not available to stream.
Read moreHugh Jackman & Kate Hudson Channel Neil Diamond in Craig Brewer’s ‘Song Sung Blue’ Trailer
Craig Brewer, best known for “Hustle & Flow” and “Dolemite Is My Name.” While his most recent effort, “Coming 2 America,” met a cooler reception, Song Sung Blue may, hopefully, mark a return to form.
Read moreJames Wan Threatens to Quit ‘Conjuring’ Franchise Over Pay Dispute With Warner Bros.
The Conjuring universe is alive and well at the box office, but its longtime creative maestro may be ready to exit.
Read moreGuillermo del Toro’s Next Film ‘Fury’ Is “Violent Thriller” Starring Oscar Isaac
Fresh off the Venice and TIFF premieres of “Frankenstein” — starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi — Guillermo del Toro has revealed his next project.
Read moreRomain Gavras’ ‘Sacrifice’ May Be the Worst-Reviewed Film at TIFF 2025
Have you noticed how little buzz there is around Romain Gavras’ “Sacrifice”? Despite a handful of TIFF screenings, the film has generated nothing but brutal word of mouth.
Read moreAndrew Haigh’s ‘The Long Winter’ to Star Fred Hechinger — Shoots This Fall
Hot off the heels of “All of Us Strangers,” director Andrew Haigh had set up his next film, an adaptation of Colm Tóibín’s “A Long Winter,” and has found his lead.
Read moreChristopher Guest Says He’s “Essentially Retired” From Directing
For nearly a decade, Guest has been “essentially retired,” the actor and director reveals.
Read moreVin Diesel and Michael Caine to Reprise Roles in ‘The Last Witch Hunter’ Sequel, Ten Years After Box Office Dud
The film was widely panned on release (18 on Rotten Tomatoes, The 34 on Metacritic). Seriously—has anyone ever met a person who recommended “The Last Witch Hunter” to them?
Read moreDwayne Johnson to Play “Chicken Man” in Benny Safdie’s ‘Lizard Music’
Fresh off the rousing Venice world premiere of “The Smashing Machine,” Benny Safdie and Dwayne Johnson are already lining up their next collaboration.
Read more‘Nuremberg’ Sparks Audience Buzz After Strong TIFF Premiere — Will Critics Bite?
We’ll see if the film gains more traction, but it’s definitely had people buzzing here at TIFF.
Read moreIconic Dramas Where Card Games Change the Fate of Heroes [SPONSORED]
From poker to solitaire, card games have been consistently featured in some of the best movies in history. Regardless of the stigma surrounding card games, using them in dramas has always been a great way to captivate audience interest while creating a sense of relatability to the story of the hero.
Read moreCharlie Kaufman Says He’s Had to “Rethink” Next Film, ‘Later the War,’ After Production Shut Down
In an interview, published today, Kaufman is asked about my report, which has yet to be tackled by any of the trades, and if he had any comment about the situation.
Read moreCate Blanchett to Star in Alice Birch’s Directorial Debut ‘Sweetsick,’ Backed by Searchlight
Birch, best known for penning “Lady Macbeth” as well as adapting “Normal People,” and apparently, ghost writing Taylor Swift’s directorial debut.
Read more‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Trailer Released
Rian Johnson’s “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” is another glossy puzzle box, 144 minutes of clockwork contraption that mostly clicks until it doesn’t.
Read moreSteven Soderbergh’s ‘The Christophers’ Plays Like Theater on Autopilot, Saved by Ian McKellen’s Wit [TIFF]
“The Christophers” is only mildly enjoyable, yes, and McKellen’s dazzle keeps it from sinking, but it’s also Soderbergh holding back, a trivial canvas stretched too tight.
Read moreReport: ‘Superman’ Made $125M in Profits for Warner Bros.
“Superman” leads the pack with an estimated $125M in theatrical profits, followed by “Final Destination: Bloodlines” ($75M), “Weapons” ($65M and climbing), and “Sinners” ($60M).
Read moreMore ‘One Battle After Another’ Rave Reactions; Spielberg: “What An Insane Movie”
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” had a DGA screening last night in. Los Angeles moderated by Steven Spielberg, and reactions are ecstatic.
Read moreJosh Gad’s Chris Farley Biopic Aims for Early 2026 Shoot, Paul Walter Hauser to Star
Gad describes the film as a “period piece” with production costs still being finalized. He’s currently in the midst of “going through the script right now with the studio,” and anticipating a shoot in early 2026,
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