“Outer Dark,” an adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s 1968 novel, will shoot next year. The film marks the English-language debut of “Son of Saul” director Laszlo Nemes.
Read moreSydney Sweeney on ‘Christy' Having Worst Weekend For A Film Opening in 2000+ Theaters: “We Don’t Always Just Make Art for Numbers”
David Michôd’s boxing biopic “Christy” had one of the worst weekends of all time for a film opening in 2000+ theaters, pulling in a shockingly low $1.3M.
Read moreNicole Kidman Joins Osgood Perkins’ ‘The Young People’
Kidman has joined “The Young People,” with the previously announced Lola Tung, Nico Parker, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville, and Tatiana Maslany.
Read moreAndrew Niccol’s ‘Lord of War’ Sequel Shoots This Month, Stars Nicolas Cage and Bill Skarsgård
After much delay, it looks like Andrew Niccol’s “Lord of War” sequel will finally start production this month. Nicolas Cage is set to return.
Read moreMorgan Freeman, 88, Says He Won’t Retire: “The Appetite is Still There”
From the very late ‘80s to the end of the aughts, you couldn’t escape Morgan Freeman’s presence on the silver screen. He was in Oscar contender after Oscar contender, the go-to character actor.
Read moreNeill Blomkamp’s ‘Alien 5’ Was Canned Because Ridley Scott Got “Possessive,” Sigourney Weaver Says
Sigourney Weaver gave a Q&A Masterclass at the Cinémathèque Française in Paris, and that’s where she admitted that Blomkamp’s “Alien 5” was canned because of a “possessive” Ridley Scott.
Read moreConfirmed: Bertrand Bonello to Direct ‘Santo Subito!’ Starring Mark Ruffalo — Shoots in March
Ruffalo has been cast in “Santo Subito!” which will draw inspiration from the legacy of Pope John Paul II, particularly the passionate cries of “Santo Subito!” that echoed after his death in 2005
Read moreBox Office: ‘Running Man’ Projected to Not Have A Good Weekend — $17-18M Opening
Here’s Empire City Box Office sounding the alarm on weak pre-sales for Edgar Wright’s “The Running Man.” They’re hinting at a $17–18M opening for the film — not good.
Read moreRalph Ineson Joins Robert Eggers’ ‘Werewulf’
“Werwulf,” currently slated for a Christmas 2026 release, features a screenplay by Eggers and Sjón, with whom he co-wrote “The Northman.”
Read moreS Craig Zahler- Penned ‘Empire City’ to Shoot This Month — Hayley Atwell and Gerard Butler Star
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.
Read moreBrad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn’ Releases in 2026
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.
Read moreGuillermo del Toro: “I Have Seen the Three Avatars — They Are Absolute Masterpieces”
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.
Read more‘Train Dreams’ Is the Best Terrence Malick Movie of the Last Decade — and He Didn’t Direct It
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.
Read moreFrancis Ford Coppola, Who Says He’s “Broke,” Sells $1.8M Island Lease, $1M Gold Watch
After losing $100M+ on his passion project, “Megalopolis,” Francis Ford Coppola, 85, is currently undergoing a fire sale of his own private assets.
Read more10 Movies Critics Panned That Are Now Considered Masterpieces
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.
Read more‘Predator: Badlands’ Nabs $15M on Friday — Projected $37M Weekend
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.
Read moreFirst Look: Drake Doremus’ ‘Next Life’ Starring Emilia Clarke and Edgar Ramirez
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.”
Read moreReaders’ Thoughts on Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’?
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?
Read more‘Die, My Love’ Gets D+ CinemaScore
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.
Read moreRyan Reynolds to Star in ‘Thunderbolt and Lightfoot’ Remake at Amazon/MGM
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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