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DC Studios Boss Jeremy Latcham Wants More Faith-Inspired, Family-Friendly Movies

Now that Jeremy Latchman has replaced James Gunn and Peter Safran as DC Studios CCO, the guy’s past will now be scrutinized ad nauseam by online hordes, and it’s already started.

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Sebastián Lelio's Final Film ‘Chilean Poet' Was One Week From Wrapping When He Died

Lelio had been shooting his adaptation of Alejandro Zambra's acclaimed 2020 novel since September in Santiago. Production reportedly continued on November 5, the day before his death.

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James Gray: “You Don't Win Jacksh*t” at Cannes “If You're an American”

James Gray has never been one to bite his tongue, especially about Cannes, a festival he's had a love-hate relationship with for decades, and he’s certainly not about to start now.

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Alex Proyas Directing Antonio Banderas in ‘Cortés’, an “AI-Enabled” Epic, and His First Film in 10 Years

Alex Proyas, who directed “The Crow” and “Dark City,” and a full decade after “Gods of Egypt,” is currently shooting “Cortés” with Antonion Banderas in Paris.

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James Gunn Is “Incredibly Relieved" to Be Fired After “Trying” Four Years, Forgets ‘Supergirl’ Ever Existed

Hours after being shown the door at DC Studios, James Gunn has posted his farewell on Instagram. The gist? He never really liked the job anyway.

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August 19, 2019
3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC
August 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.

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Hmm … What Could It Be?

November 5, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

We aren’t even done with this current movie year, and Deadline’s Justin Kroll is already teasing us about a major 2026 Oscar contender. His X post can be seen above:

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Ian McKellen Joins Ti West’s ‘A Christmas Carol’

November 4, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

That Ti West–directed Ebenezer Scrooge movie, “A Christmas Carol,” starring Johnny Depp and backed by Paramount? It’s really happening.

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Renée Zellweger to Star in David Yates’ ‘Phantom Son’

November 4, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

How many other actors have had a long span between winning an Oscar and appearing in their next film? Not many. Renée Zellweger seems to be one of the very few exceptions.

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Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz Set to Return for ‘The Mummy 4’ — Radio Silence to Direct

November 4, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

“The Mummy” franchise has been revived. A sequel is officially happening over at Universal — Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are set to return in their respective roles.

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“Star Trek” Reboot in the Works, Without Pine and Quinto

November 4, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

At this point, the only “Star Trek” movie I’m actually interested in seeing is Quentin Tarantino’s “batsh*t crazy” R-rated take, which, given his silly 10-film rule, will probably never happen.

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Paramount Has Blacklist for Stars Deemed “Overtly Antisemitic”

November 4, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

It sure looks like the likes of Javier Bardem, Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Mark Ruffalo won’t be making movies for Paramount in the foreseeable future.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger in Talks to Return as Dutch in ‘Predator’ Sequel?

November 4, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Schwarzenegger has already met multiple times with “Predator: Badlands” director Dan Trachtenberg to explore the possibility. They really want him to come back.

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Critics Mostly Positive on ‘Predator: Badlands’: Tame, Heartfelt, and Surprisingly PG-13

November 4, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

The review embargo has just lifted. Reactions lean on the positive. It currently stands at 68 on Metacritic. The Daily Beast’s Nick Schrager says it’s “the series’ second best instalment.”

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‘After the Hunt’: Zendaya Was Originally Supposed to Play Ayo Edebiri’s Role Before Dropping Out

November 4, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Whoops! “After the Hunt” cinematographer Malik Hassan Sayeed actually let it slip in a Deadline interview that Zendaya was actually supposed to play the Ayo Edebiri role in Luca Guadagnino’s film.

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‘The Expendables 5’ is Coming?

November 4, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Just when you thought this franchise was dead, Lionsgate has acquired the rights to “The Expendables” IP, not to mention the upcoming “Rambo” sequel starring Noah Centineo.

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Paul Schrader Says ‘First Reformed’ and ‘Affliction’ are the Best Films of His Career

November 3, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Schrader is asked, with now over 50 years of filmmaking under his belt, what he believes to be his best film. Is it “Mishima”, the film he once hailed as his masterpiece? Not anymore.

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Jennifer Lawrence Teases January/February Shoot for Martin Scorsese’s ‘What Happens at Night’

November 3, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

While doing the press rounds for Lynne Ramsay’s “Die My Love” (good film), Jennifer Lawrence confirms that Martin Scorsese’s “What Happens at Night” is definitely happening.

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‘Frankenstein’ Wins SCAD Film Festival Audience Award

November 3, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Guillermo Del Toro’s film, which won top prize at Savannah, actually hit theaters over two weeks ago, on more than 1000 screens. The film is set to arrive on streaming this Friday.

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Benicio del Toro in Talks for ‘Ocean’s’ Prequel Opposite Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper — 2026 Shoot Set

November 3, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

An “Ocean’s Eleven” prequel is set to shoot in 2026, with Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper leading the cast. Lee Isaac Chung (“Minari”) is directing, and Linus Sandgren (“La La Land,” “Saltburn,” “Babylon”) will be DP.

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Rachel Zegler Defends ‘Snow White': “It Was #1 on Streaming"

November 3, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

From the get-go, “Snow White” was mired in controversy. You could easily choose any of the following reasons for its downfall; CGI dwarves? Rachel Zegler? Multiple delays? Disney’s never-ending string of live-action remakes?

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Paul Dano Joins Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson in India Donaldson's ‘The Chaperones'

November 3, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

After turning heads with ‘Good One,” India Donaldson has set up her sophomore effort, this time with A24’s backing. Titled “The Chaperones,” the film is also being produced by Brad Pitt’s Plan B Productions.

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Report: Terrence Malick’s ‘The Way of the Wind’ May Never Be Released

November 3, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

According to a new Telegraph feature by Alexander Larman titled “The Pot-Smoking Jesus Film We May Never See,” Terrence Malick’s long-gestating biblical epic “The Way of the Wind” remains stuck in post-production — and might never be released.

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Wong Kar-Wai's ‘Blossoms' Has A Trailer, Sets Criterion Channel Premiere on November 24

November 3, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

The Criterion Channel will premiere “Blossoms Shanghai” on November 24, marking the first North American release of the filmmaker’s 30-episode series. The trailer can be seen below.

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First Look: Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’ Sets May 2026 Release Date

November 3, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Boots Riley has already shot his next film, titled “I Love Boosters.” In fact, it wrapped production in November 2024, and it’s now set up a release date, along with a first-look image.

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‘Black Phone 2’ Hits Digital Tomorrow — Still #1 at the Box Office

November 3, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

It’s been announced that “Black Phone 2,” distributed by Blumhouse, is headed to VOD tomorrow. That’s only 18 days in theaters for a film that just crossed the $100M worldwide mark.

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Cannes 2027: Spitball #1 Includes Scorsese, Östlund, Bong, Chazelle, Nichols, Payne, Haynes, Weerasethakul — and Yes, Malick (Again)

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James Gray is taking aim at the instant gratification that's infected film discourse, including social media first reactions, and Letterboxd. Oh, and he hates Rotten Tomatoes.

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Brian De Palma's ‘Sweet Vengeance,' His First Film in 8 Years, Might Have a Cut Ready by February

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Ari Aster's ‘Scapegoat' Has Started Shooting in New York City

Darius Khondji is back behind the camera as DP. That's a pairing that should give this thing Aster’s usual very specific, unnerving texture. Bobby Krlic is back to compose his fourth straight Aster movie.

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Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ Tops the Best Films of the 1930s, According to 100+ Critics

We’ve gone through the decades. The ‘40s ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘2000s, and ‘2010s. — all revisited, argued over. Now, here are the results for the best films of the 1930s.

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Critics Poll: ‘Citizen Kane' Named Best Film of the 1940s

The results are in, and according to critics, this decade filled with cinematic riches did not have a better film than Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane.” Nobody should be surprised by this result. “Citizen Kane” changed cinema forever.

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Critics Poll: ‘Vertigo’ Named Best Film of the 1950s, Over 120 Participants

It was a closer race than anticipated, but Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” has topped our best of the ’50s poll, besting Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s “Singin’ in the Rain” by just two votes.

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Critics Poll: Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Tops Our 1960s Critics Poll

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