I didn’t expect raves for Shane Black’s “Play Dirty,” which hits Prime Video this Friday. Black’s pulp sensibilities seem intact, but critics aren’t on his side this time.
Read moreKleber Mendonça Filho’s Next Film Set in 1930s Brazil — Wagner Moura to Star?
In an interview promoting “The Secret Agent,” the Brazilian filmmaker revealed he’s about to write a movie set in his hometown of Recife in the 1930s.
Read moreArmando Iannuci Says Nobody Wants to Fund His Donald Trump Satire
Iannucci revealed that a Donald Trump–focused project has run into unexpected roadblocks. The project, based on Trump’s speeches, has drawn cautious responses from U.S. buyers. Nobody wants to fund it.
Read moreGareth Evans Wrap Filming on ‘A Colt is My Passport,' Starring Tim Roth, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Jack Reynor
Here’s a surprising development. Filming has quietly concluded in Wales on Gareth Evans’ new film, “A Colt Is My Passport,” a modern take on the 1960s Nikkatsu Yakuza thriller. We didn’t even know it was shooting!
Read moreJustin Kurzel to Direct ‘Cash Burn' for Netflix
Kurzel, not one to just lie low, has added another film to his itinerary. I’m told he’s teaming with Netflix on “Cash Burn,” which is being produced by Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps Productions. A spring 2026 start is being planned for the film.
Read morePaul Schrader Has Mixed Feelings About ‘One Battle After Another'
Paul Schrader has once again turned to Facebook to drop some brutally honest thoughts on current cinema — this time weighing in on Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest.
Read moreAI ‘Actress’ Tilly Norwood Spurs Backlash in Hollywood: “We're Screwed"
Tilly Norwood, a fully AI-generated actress whose creation has ignited intense debate across the industry. Talent agencies have reportedly been circling Norwood even before her official debut.
Read moreQuentin Dupieux’s ‘Full Phil’ to Star Kristen Stewart, Woody Harrelson and Emma Mackey
Some wonderful news, Dupieux’s next film, “Full Phil,” will be his starriest one yet. He’s graduated to directing Hollywood actors.
Read more‘The Simpsons Movie’ Sequel Officially Greenlit, Sets July 2027 Release
“The Simpsons Movie” succeeded largely because it reunited many of the writers from that golden age. If the sequel follows the same path, there’s every reason to think lightning could strike twice.
Read moreJosh Safdie’s ‘Marty Supreme’ Tested With a Nearly 3-Hour Cut
That early cut suggests Marty Supreme could end up in the three-hour range — though it’s worth noting that test screenings often run longer than the final version.
Read moreEmerald Fennell Says Her ‘Wuthering Heights’ is “Primal” and “Sexual”
Emerald Fennell is speaking for the first time about her upcoming adaptation of “Wuthering Heights”, addressing the controversy surrounding the film.
Read moreA24 Wins Bidding War for ‘Together’ Director Michael Shanks’ ‘Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel’
The “mind-bending” thriller follows a man who wakes up trapped in a mysterious hotel room. Alone in a surreal prison, his only hope of escape is teamwork—with himself.
Read moreTrump (Again) Threatens 100% Tariffs on Non-U.S. Shot Movies, Hollywood Freakout 2.0 Ensues
Trump has labeled productions that shoot outside the U.S. as “stolen” goods, just like “stealing candy from a baby” and previously framed them as a “national security threat.”
Read moreOscars: The 2026 Best Animated Feature Race Weakest in Years — ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Might Win
The lack of a standout is so glaring that even Pixar’s “Elio” — which bombed at the box office and received mixed reviews — could still snag a nomination purely on brand recognition
Read moreGore Verbinski on 10-Year Absence From Directing: “Studios Just Want Sequels & Streamers Are Shackled by Algorithms”
Verbinski released one of the biggest box office bombs ever, “The Lone Ranger,” followed by “A Cure for Wellness” in 2016. He hasn’t released a film since—but that’s about to change.
Read moreQuentin Tarantino Admits ‘Death Proof’ Shook His Confidence: “Audiences Didn’t Follow Us There”
Any fans of “Death Proof” out there? While often labeled Quentin Tarantino’s weakest film, I’ve always had a soft spot for this grindhouse revenge gem.
Read moreHirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Sheep in the Box’ Starts Filming in Japan
The acclaimed Japanese filmmaker has begun production on his latest feature, “Sheep In The Box,” starring Ayase Haruka and Daigo.
Read moreBrad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn’ Is Finally Happening — and Voice Recording Has Already Started
Yes, “Ray Gunn” — the sci-fi noir Bird’s been trying to make for nearly 30 years — is finally in production. Netflix stepped in as the only studio willing to back its hefty $150 million budget.
Read more‘Anemone’ Divides Critics, but Daniel Day-Lewis Earns Raves in His Return [NYFF]
Reactions suggest Ronan Day-Lewis’ film isn’t that great. His father, Daniel Day-Lewis, on the other hand, is drawing widespread praise in nearly every review.
Read moreThree Years Later, Andrew Dominik’s ‘Blonde’ is Still Hated and Loved (By Some)
It’s been three years since Andrew Dominik’s “Blonde” was released, and the wounds from its critical reception still feel raw.
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