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Jonah Hill's ‘Cut Off' Heads Into Reshoots After Being Deemed “Unwatchable” and “Unreleasable”

Hill, coming off the miserable reviews for this year's “Outcome,” now has yet another film destined for a long delay. This time, it's “Cut Off,” his third directorial effort, which was set to hit theaters this July

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Adam Driver Is in ‘Heat 2,’ Stephen Graham Confirms

Driver will play Otis Wardell, the central villain, psychopathic criminal who operates primarily in Chicago. The character’s presence ties together the prequel and sequel halves of the book’s structure.

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‘Blade’ Director on What Marvel Tells Directors: “This Is a Marvel Movie Directed by a Person”

According to Tariq, Marvel is upfront about it. They tell you, politely, that what you're making is "a Marvel film directed by a person .. They crop your shots. They change things.”

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Kristen Stewart Reunites with Olivier Assayas for ‘Spiritual World'; Vicky Krieps, Riley Keough & Wagner Moura Also Aboard

Stewart and Assayas previously collaborated on 2014's "Clouds of Sils Maria," which won her a César, and 2016's "Personal Shopper," which earned Assayas Best Director at Cannes.

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Robert Eggers Wants a “Break" From Horror, So He's Making ‘Romeo & Juliet'

At a post-trailer Q&A for “Werwulf,” which opens Christmas Day, Eggers explained why his next movie is Shakespeare’s teen tragedy rather than another gloomy medieval tale.

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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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What’s the Worst Best Picture Winner of the 21st Century?

January 6, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘The Death of Robin Hood’ Trailer: Hugh Jackman Leads A24’s Dark, Gritty Reimagining

January 6, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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The X-Men are Back in ‘Avengers: Doomsday' Teaser

January 6, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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?

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‘Rush Hour 4' Shooting This Summer in Saudi Arabia and China, $100M+ Budget

January 6, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Béla Tarr, 70, Has Died

January 6, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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When Low Stakes Feel High: The Art Of Playing With Limits [Sponsored]

January 5, 2026 John Torre

Most people think of gambling as the opposite of cinema. Movies are stories we watch, gambling is something we do.

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How Casino Films Reflect Changing Gambling Trends [Sponsored]

January 5, 2026 John Torre

Casino films have long captivated audiences with their thrilling depiction of high-stakes games and intricate plots.

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How Casino Films Influence Modern Gambling Trends [Sponsored]

January 5, 2026 John Torre

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.

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‘The Hunt for Gollum’ Sets May Shoot as Ian McKellen Confirms Gandalf and Frodo’s Return

January 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

McKellen is confirming that he will be reuniting with Frodo in the movie—no big surprise — which is scheduled to begin filming in May.

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TSPDT’s 1000 Greatest Films Updated for 2026; ‘Citizen Kane' Still #1

January 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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The Greatest Long Takes in Movie History

January 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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James Wan Interested in Taking Over ‘Avatar 4’ From James Cameron

January 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.”

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Callum Turner as James Bond Rumor Isn’t Letting Up, With Jacob Elordi Still in Play

January 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The Callum Turner as Bond rumors have quickly spread, to the point where Esquire is now saying the actor will “probably” play 007 in Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming film.

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Joe Carnahan’s ‘The RIP’ Starring Damon and Affleck Headed Straight to Netflix This Month — Trailer

January 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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CCA Winners: ‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Picture-Director; Chalamet, Buckley, Elordi & Madigan Win Acting Awards

January 4, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Due to demand, I’ll start a thread updating the Critics’ Choice Awards winners at 7 PM Eastern

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The 10 Most Underrated Movies of 2025

January 4, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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What Steven Soderbergh’s “Seen, Read 2025” Reveals About His Next Moves

January 3, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.”

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James Gunn Says Netflix Buying Warner Bros. Is “Really Exciting”

January 3, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Gunn seems measured but hopeful about the potential of having his DCU working under the leadership of Netflix.

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Paul Schrader on ‘Babylon’: “It’s Even Worse Than I Remembered”

January 3, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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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‘One Battle After Another’ Becomes Just the Fourth Film in History to Sweep NYFCC, LAFCA, NBR, and NSFC

January 3, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“One Battle After Another” is only the fourth film in history to win the NYFCC, LAFCA, NBR, and NSFC. The other three films are “Schindler’s List,” “L.A. Confidential,” and “The Social Network.”

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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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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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