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?
Read moreTimothée Chalamet Hits $25M Payday For James Mangold’s ‘High Side
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.
Read more‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ Reviews are Brutal— Eyes Disastrous $7-8M Opening
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.
Read more‘The Housemaid' Trailer Drops as Early Reaction Teases “Titillating Sex Scenes" and “Bloody, Brutal Violence"
Margot Robbie Hopes ‘Babylon’ Will Be Seen as a Great Movie “20 Years from Now”
Margot Robbie is speaking out in defense of Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon,” the Hollywood epic that infamously stumbled with critics and audiences.
Read moreOscars: Iran Snubs Jafar Panahi’s ‘It Was Just An Accident’ as International Feature Submission
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.
Read moreR.I.P. Robert Redford (1936-2025)
Robert Redford, the legendary actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, has died at the age of 89. His passing hurts.
Read moreCharlie Kaufman on His Struggles to Get Movies Made: “It’s Very Frustrating”
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
Read moreWhere Are These Films? These Completed Projects Are Still MIA [Updated]
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.
Read moreClaire Denis’ ‘The Fence’ Earns Mixed Reviews [TIFF]
One of the biggest disappointments for me at the fall festivals was Claire Denis’ “The Fence” which currently sits at 55 on Metacritic.
Read moreCameron Crowe Says Joni Mitchell Biopic is Shooting “Next Year”
Is Paul Thomas Anderson Still the “Master” of Modern Cinema?
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.
Read moreBrazil Selects ‘The Secret Agent’ as International Feature Oscar Submission
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.
Read moreNa Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ Shares First Image and Poster
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.
Read moreThe 12 Best Movies of Venice & TIFF
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.
Read moreLars Von Trier Did Not Shoot A New Film This Summer; Delayed
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.
Read moreSurprise! Celine Song’s ‘Materialists’ Hits $100M Worldwide
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
Read moreLeonardo DiCaprio to Star in Michael Mann’s ‘Heat 2,’ Shoot Eyed for 2026
Yes, a greenlight is happening on “Heat 2.” We should be having an announcement in the coming weeks. Leonardo DiCaprio to star.
Read moreAdam McKay Says His Next Climate Film Is “Probably the Greatest I’ve Written” but Struggling to Get It Made
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.
Read more‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Has A New Trailer
‘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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