Edebiri has turned in the script, which reimagines the franchise with a story about a group of people who magically stumble into Barney’s world via an old episode of the show.
Read moreCharlie Kaufman Says ‘Synecdoche, New York’ Hurt His Career: “It Wasn’t Helpful to Me as a Director”
No 2000s film captures that polarizing reputation quite like Charlie Kaufman’s 2008 directorial debut, “Synecdoche, New York.” Kaufman himself knows it.
Read more‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Sequel Seemingly Sets Up June 9, 2028 Release — ScarJo to Return
Universal is already at work on a follow-up, one that would once again center around Scarlett Johansson’s covert ops expert, Zoe Bennett.
Read moreMark Ruffalo to Star in Bertrand Bonello’s Next Film
“Santo Subito” will draw inspiration from the legacy of Pope John Paul II, particularly the passionate cries that echoed after his death in 2005, urging his immediate canonization.
Read moreDariusz Wolski is DP for Zach Cregger's ‘Resident Evil’
Zach Cregger’s next film has landed one of the most accomplished cinematographers working today: Dariusz Wolski.
Read moreBenny Safdie’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ Goes From Venice Buzz to Muted TIFF Reception
‘Smashing Machine’ tiyched down at TIFF, where it world-premiered last night, the reception proved far more muted. What was hailed in Venice is being described in Toronto as uneven and frustrating
Read moreDavid F. Sandberg to Direct ‘Amityville Horror’ Reboot at Amazon/MGM
Sandberg showed real promise when he broke out with the lean and inventive “Lights Out” in 2016, but instead of carving his own path, he’s been swallowed up by the machinery of studio IP.
Read moreLesley Manville & Frances McDormand Join Joel Coen’s ‘Jack of Spades’ Opposite Josh O’Connor
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.
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