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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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Guillermo del Toro: “I Have Seen the Three Avatars — They Are Absolute Masterpieces”

November 9, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

The Mexican filmmaker made a pitstop over at Konbini Video, which is basically France’s version of the Criterion Closet, but better. The video, uploaded yesterday, is an absolute gem.

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‘Train Dreams’ Is the Best Terrence Malick Movie of the Last Decade — and He Didn’t Direct It

November 9, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

I haven’t properly tackled “Train Dreams” yet, but let me start by saying this: it’s well worth seeing. Try to watch it on the big screen, if you can find it.

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Francis Ford Coppola, Who Says He’s “Broke,” Sells $1.8M Island Lease, $1M Gold Watch

November 9, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

After losing $100M+ on his passion project, “Megalopolis,” Francis Ford Coppola, 85, is currently undergoing a fire sale of his own private assets.

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10 Movies Critics Panned That Are Now Considered Masterpieces

November 8, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

From “Metropolis” to “The Thing,” “Psycho” to “Blade Runner,” these movies remind us that critical opinion is never set in stone —and that true artistry often requires time to be fully appreciated.

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‘Predator: Badlands’ Nabs $15M on Friday — Projected $37M Weekend

November 8, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Early audience reactions are glowing: the film earned a 5-star rating and a 78% definite recommend on PostTrak, while now projected for a franchise-record opening of $37M and an A- CinemaScore.

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First Look: Drake Doremus’ ‘Next Life’ Starring Emilia Clarke and Edgar Ramirez

November 8, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Here’s a first look at “Next Life,” the next film from Drake Doremus—whose name will always be tied to the burst of indie-romantic energy he unleashed with his 2011 breakout, “Like Crazy.”

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Readers’ Thoughts on Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’?

November 8, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” is now available to stream on Netflix, and with that, I want to read your thoughts on this one. Is it the Oscar-worthy film some of the “experts” claim it to be?

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‘Die, My Love’ Gets D+ CinemaScore

November 8, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

I get it, “Die My Love” is not conformist. It’s raw, jagged, and emotionally unrelenting — a film that refuses to offer comfort or catharsis. It’s the kind of experience that leaves you uneasy rather than uplifted.

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Ryan Reynolds to Star in ‘Thunderbolt and Lightfoot’ Remake at Amazon/MGM

November 7, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

When are the remakes going to stop? Does Hollywood not have a shred of originality left in its bones to come up with a story that hasn’t been told before?

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Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Christy’ Bombs With $400K Thursday

November 7, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

With a low single digit weekend expected, “Christy” is bound to join a growing list of adult-oriented, Oscar-bait films that have stumbled at the box office this fall.

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‘Mektoub: Canto Due’ Trailer Teases the Return of Abdellatif Kechiche After Seven-Year Exile

November 7, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

After disappearing in the wake of “Mektoub, My Love: Intermezzo,” a 3.5-hour nightclub experiment never released theatrically, but which I found utterly transfixing, Abdellatif Kechiche is back.

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Jeremy Renner Threatened to Call ICE on Chinese Filmmaker? [Updated]

November 7, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Gosh, Jeremy Renner seems to be in some hot water. This could have easily been avoided, but he went ahead and used a messaging app to lay out the evidence.

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Timothée Chalamet: I Hate Losing, Want My Oscar

November 7, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Chalamet’s critics are saying that he comes across as a bit self-aggrandizing and intense about the process, and that’s rubbed them the wrong way. Most actors temper disappointment with a polite shrug, but Chalamet has no problem saying he outright wants to win.

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‘Michael’ Trailer Hits 30M Views in Six Hours — Lionsgate Teases sequel

November 7, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

In its first six hours after dropping, the first trailer racked up over 30M views overall. That’s a record for Lionsgate and top 10 all-time numbers for “Michael.”

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Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ Has A Trailer — 4-Hour Cut Comes Out in December

November 7, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Last month, it was announced that “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair” — the unified 248-minute cut — was set for its first-ever nationwide theatrical release this December 5

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Vince Gilligan’s ‘Pluribus’ Earns RAVES From Critics

November 7, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Critics were sent the first few episodes, and there’s almost nothing but good ink being dished out on this show: an 85 on Metacritic and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Cinema Influences Modern Betting Trends [SPONSORED]

November 7, 2025 John Torre

Casino-themed movies have long captivated audiences, reflecting societal trends and influencing public behavior. These films offer a glimpse into the high-stakes world of gambling, often glamorizing the thrill and risk associated with betting.

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How Movies Influence Our View of Gambling [SPONSORED]

November 7, 2025 John Torre

Films have long captivated audiences with their depictions of the casino world, influencing how we perceive gambling. By examining well-known movies, we can see the impact these portrayals have on public attitudes and behaviors.

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Why Table Games Are a Common Bonding Activity in Movies [SPONSORED]

November 7, 2025 John Torre

You know that moment in a movie when the camera drifts across a smoky room and lands on a table covered in cards, chips, and questionable confidence? Someone’s sipping whiskey, someone’s bluffing badly, and someone else is definitely about to lose more than money.

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‘The Running Man’ is Edgar Wright’s Most Expensive Film ($110M) — First Reactions Are Here

November 7, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

I am truly hoping Edgar Wright delivers the goods with “The Running Man,” which comes at probably the most important moment in Wright’s career.

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

If you've read this column for a while, you know the drill: I spitball Cannes every month from now until April, updating the latest intel and trying to figure out what will be in competition, vying for the Palme d'Or.

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James Gray Takes Aim at Letterboxd, First Reactions, Star Ratings and Tomatometers: ‘2001’ Would Probably Be Rotten If Released Today”

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

Pino Donaggio confirmed he'll score De Palma's next feature, "Sweet Vengeance." It would be their ninth film together, a partnership that dates back 50 years to "Carrie."

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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

We’ve already covered the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. Now we have the results for the Best Films of the 1960s.

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