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Taika Waititi Slams Critics as “Sad Lost Souls” in Unhinged Rant Over ‘Klara and the Sun’

Firing back at critics is nothing new, but calling an entire profession “failed artists” who belong "in the bin" is hilarious, and wildly unhinged.

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Bill Burr Says ‘Digger' Critics Are “Out of Their Minds," and Their Bad Reviews “Won’t Age Well”

Is Burr right? Will “Digger” be the ‘Big Lebowski’ of 2026, a misunderstood bomb that finds its audience on home video? ‘Lebowski’ is hardly alone: “Blade Runner,” “The Shining” and “Fight Club” all followed the same path.

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The 20 Greatest Horror Movies of All-Time; Is ‘The Exorcist' Still The King?

Is “The Exorcist” truly the greatest horror film ever made, or has time crowned a new champion of fear? Maybe it’s “The Shining,” ‘Texas Chainsaw,’ “Psycho,” or something entirely unexpected that still keeps you up at night.

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Matthew Libatique Says Darren Aronofsky’s Next Film Will “Experiment” With AI

Here we have Darren Aronofsky's longtime DP, Matthew Libatique, confirming the two are running AI tests before shooting their next feature together.

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Box Office: ‘You Can See Everything' ($2M), ‘Clayface' ($1.9M), ‘Wildwood' ($1.3M) Lead a Quiet Thursday

Thursday numbers are in, and they hint at a quiet weekend, especially with no big wide release, unless you count "Christmas at the Kringles" as one. It managed $200K in previews from around 1800 screens.

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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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Ralph Ineson Joins Robert Eggers’ ‘Werewulf’

November 10, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

“Werwulf,” currently slated for a Christmas 2026 release, features a screenplay by Eggers and Sjón, with whom he co-wrote “The Northman.”

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S Craig Zahler- Penned ‘Empire City’ to Shoot This Month — Hayley Atwell and Gerard Butler Star

November 10, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

If you’re wondering what’s going on with S. Craig Zahler, well, he’s supposed to shoot his long-delayed “The Bookie and the Bruiser” sometime next year — hopefully, it actually happens.

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Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn’ Releases in 2026

November 9, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Skydance Animation Madrid’s VP of finance and operations, confirms that the film will “premiere next year.” This is great news. We’re getting a new Brad Bird project in 2026.

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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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CONFIRMED: Sadie Soverall Exits Brady Corbet's ‘The Origin of the World' Mid-Shoot, Lily McInerny Steps In Lead Role

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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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