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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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Fede Álvarez Now Saying He Was Never Supposed to Direct ‘Alien: Romulus’ Sequel

September 16, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

So what happens next? A new filmmaker is being sought to take the reins for the scheduled fall shoot. Could Noah Hawley slide over to the feature side?

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Timothée Chalamet Hits $25M Payday For James Mangold’s ‘High Side

September 16, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

How much has Timothée Chalamet’s worth as a Hollywood actor gone up since starring in hits like “Dune,” “Wonka,” and “A Complete Unknown”? Quite high, actually.

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‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ Reviews are Brutal— Eyes Disastrous $7-8M Opening

September 16, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

The film’s at 39 on Metacritic. Even worse for Sony, the film is tracking toward a $7-8M opening weekend. That’s a disaster considering the studio paid $50M to acquire the project.

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‘The Housemaid' Trailer Drops as Early Reaction Teases “Titillating Sex Scenes" and “Bloody, Brutal Violence"

September 16, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

The first trailer has arrived ahead of the film’s December 19, 2025 release. It plays as salacious and kitschy — not entirely unwatchable.

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Margot Robbie Hopes ‘Babylon’ Will Be Seen as a Great Movie “20 Years from Now”

September 16, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Margot Robbie is speaking out in defense of Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon,” the Hollywood epic that infamously stumbled with critics and audiences.

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Oscars: Iran Snubs Jafar Panahi’s ‘It Was Just An Accident’ as International Feature Submission

September 16, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Instead, Iran has chosen Ali Zarnegar’s “Cause of Death: Unknown” to represent the country in the 2026 race. A film that stands near-zero chance at a nomination.

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R.I.P. Robert Redford (1936-2025)

September 16, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Robert Redford, the legendary actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, has died at the age of 89. His passing hurts.

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Charlie Kaufman on His Struggles to Get Movies Made: “It’s Very Frustrating”

September 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Earlier this year, Kaufman was in the middle of shooting a film, starring Eddie Redmayne, but it collapsed mid-production. Kaufman still hopes it can be revived

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Where Are These Films? These Completed Projects Are Still MIA [Updated]

September 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

So, as is tradition here at World of Reel, I’ve compiled the first draft of our annual “What’s Missing” list, those films that, despite being finished or close to it, are nowhere to be found.

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Claire Denis’ ‘The Fence’ Earns Mixed Reviews [TIFF]

September 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

One of the biggest disappointments for me at the fall festivals was Claire Denis’ “The Fence” which currently sits at 55 on Metacritic.

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Cameron Crowe Says Joni Mitchell Biopic is Shooting “Next Year”

September 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Anya Taylor-Joy is reportedly in talks to portray Joni Mitchell in a new biopic. She would play the singer-songwriter during her peak years, while Meryl Streep is set to take on Mitchell later in life.

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Is Paul Thomas Anderson Still the “Master” of Modern Cinema?

September 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

A few years ago, I started a conversation. The topic? Who is the current master of the medium? The one who stands tallest above the rest. Paul Thomas Anderson seemed to be the consensus pick.

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Brazil Selects ‘The Secret Agent’ as International Feature Oscar Submission

September 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Brazil has chosen Kleber Mendonça Filho’s ’70s-set thriller “The Secret Agent” as its official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.

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Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ Shares First Image and Poster

September 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

The hype around this film has been growing, and now, nine months ahead of its inevitable Cannes premiere, its first image and poster have been released.

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The 12 Best Movies of Venice & TIFF

September 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

The past three weeks have been a whirlwind of premieres, with Venice, Telluride, and Toronto offering a clear glimpse of what this fall at the movies might hold.

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Lars Von Trier Did Not Shoot A New Film This Summer; Delayed

September 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Lars Von Trier's next film, “After,” received funding from the Danish Film Institute. The Telegraph reported that the film would start production this summer. Sadly, that hasn’t come to pass.

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Surprise! Celine Song’s ‘Materialists’ Hits $100M Worldwide

September 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

The international numbers are incredible, nearly doubling the domestic total ($35M). When the film wrapped its domestic run a month ago, it was nothing more than a moderate success for A24

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Leonardo DiCaprio to Star in Michael Mann’s ‘Heat 2,’ Shoot Eyed for 2026

September 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Yes, a greenlight is happening on “Heat 2.” We should be having an announcement in the coming weeks. Leonardo DiCaprio to star.

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Adam McKay Says His Next Climate Film Is “Probably the Greatest I’ve Written” but Struggling to Get It Made

September 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

The film, McKay notes, includes “many scenarios, characters and places in the world. The only catch? “Let’s see if I can even realize the film,” he admitted.

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‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Has A New Trailer

September 15, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ premiered at Telluride a few weeks ago, debuting with a 69 on Metacritic. Not bad. Up next is a bow at the New York Film Festival.

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