Critics will tell you it’s either “Green Book” or “Crash.” Other much-debated 21st-century winners such as “Chicago,” “The Artist,” and “Argo” spring to mind.
Read more‘The Death of Robin Hood’ Trailer: Hugh Jackman Leads A24’s Dark, Gritty Reimagining
Sarnoski coming off his previous effort, 2024’s A Quiet Place: Day One, which was his sophomore outing. His debut, 2021’s Pig, was an acclaimed pandemic-era indie starring Nicolas Cage.
Read moreThe X-Men are Back in ‘Avengers: Doomsday' Teaser
The mutant cast in ‘Doomsday’ includes Patrick Stewart (Charles Xavier) — who has been killed off three times already. Will he be killed off for a fourth time?
Read more‘Rush Hour 4' Shooting This Summer in Saudi Arabia and China, $100M+ Budget
It’s now being reported that a deal isn’t fully done yet, but is very close to completion, with the studio agreeing to offer a domestic release in 4,000 theaters.
Read moreBéla Tarr, 70, Has Died
What an influence this man had on cinema. He didn’t make movies so much as he issued ultimatums. If cinema is often sold as escape, Tarr’s films were the opposite.
Read moreWhen Low Stakes Feel High: The Art Of Playing With Limits [Sponsored]
Most people think of gambling as the opposite of cinema. Movies are stories we watch, gambling is something we do.
Read moreHow Casino Films Reflect Changing Gambling Trends [Sponsored]
Casino films have long captivated audiences with their thrilling depiction of high-stakes games and intricate plots.
Read moreHow Casino Films Influence Modern Gambling Trends [Sponsored]
Casino films have long captivated audiences with their thrilling narratives and glamorous settings. Their influence extends beyond entertainment, shaping public perceptions and real-world gambling behaviors.
Read more‘The Hunt for Gollum’ Sets May Shoot as Ian McKellen Confirms Gandalf and Frodo’s Return
McKellen is confirming that he will be reuniting with Frodo in the movie—no big surprise — which is scheduled to begin filming in May.
Read moreTSPDT’s 1000 Greatest Films Updated for 2026; ‘Citizen Kane' Still #1
I always make a point of keeping an eye out for They Shoot Pictures, Don’t They’s annual update of its all-time film list. It’s become something of a ritual for me.
Read moreThe Greatest Long Takes in Movie History
With Philip Barantini’s “Adolescence,” and Seth Rogen’s “The Studio,” two of the most acclaimed shows of 2025, mainstreaming the long take, it’s time to go back to the roots.
Read moreJames Wan Interested in Taking Over ‘Avatar 4’ From James Cameron
Wan, who reshaped mainstream horror with “Saw,” “The Conjuring,” and “Insidious,” is now a free man following the tumultuous production of “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.”
Read more‘Project Hail Mary’ Budget is $150M, Maybe Closer to $175M
Say what you will about Amazon/MGM, but one thing is undeniable: they don’t skimp on the budgets. This is a studio with money to burn.
Read moreCallum Turner as James Bond Rumor Isn’t Letting Up, With Jacob Elordi Still in Play
Joe Carnahan’s ‘The RIP’ Starring Damon and Affleck Headed Straight to Netflix This Month — Trailer
Joe Carnahan’s new crime thriller has set up a January 16, 2026 streaming date. The film will be skipping theaters entirely, opting instead for a straight-to-streaming launch this month. Sounds about right.
Read moreCCA Winners: ‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Picture-Director; Chalamet, Buckley, Elordi & Madigan Win Acting Awards
Due to demand, I’ll start a thread updating the Critics’ Choice Awards winners at 7 PM Eastern
Read moreThe 10 Most Underrated Movies of 2025
I saw so many compelling, sometimes strange, and always thoughtful films in 2025. Some arrived to acclaim, others slipped out quietly; many landed on streaming platforms and disappeared without much notice at all.
Read moreWhat Steven Soderbergh’s “Seen, Read 2025” Reveals About His Next Moves
I’m late to this one, as I’ve been looking into some of the hints Steven Soderbergh has sprinkled inside his annual “Seen, Read 2025.”
Read moreJames Gunn Says Netflix Buying Warner Bros. Is “Really Exciting”
Gunn seems measured but hopeful about the potential of having his DCU working under the leadership of Netflix.
Read morePaul Schrader on ‘Babylon’: “It’s Even Worse Than I Remembered”
The more risk-taking a film is, the more divided the reaction will be. Two years ago, film critics were dunking on Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon”; they could not stand the excess.
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