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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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Jesse Plemons Describes Iñárritu’s ‘Digger' as “Modern-Day Dr. Strangelove"

January 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Many speculated that Cruise’s character might be inspired by Elon Musk, and judging by Plemons’ comments, I’m starting to believe the film will be a political satire.

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Lee Cronin’s ‘The Mummy’ Keeps Its Title, Trailer Released

January 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

We have our first trailer for “The Mummy,” and Cronin, who earned positive reviews for “Evil Dead Rise,” is looking to bring fresh life to this endlessly recounted and now mummified tale.

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Boots Riley’s Next Film, ‘Mr. Burns,’ Will Reimagine a ‘Simpsons’ Episode as a Post-Apocalyptic Dark Comedy

January 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Boots Riley has confirmed that he has a new film in the works, and it’s an adaptation of Anne Washburn’s, “Mr. Burns: A Post‑Electric Play,” which premiered off‑Broadway.

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George Clooney Calls Quentin Tarantino’s Paul Dano Remarks “Cruel”

January 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Ah yes, Clooney vs. Tarantino. It’s a subtle feud that’s been simmering for a few years, sparked by a QT remark that seemed to bruise the actor’s ego.

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Paramount Sues Warner Bros; Trump Implies Opposition to Netflix’s WBD Deal: “Stop The Cultural Takeover”

January 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

So, what’s going on here exactly? A simple retweet is being talked about more this morning than the Golden Globes.

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Golden Globes: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Hamnet’ Take Top Prizes; PTA Wins Director

January 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Will “One Battle After Another” sweep yet another awards show tonight? It’s the predictable frontrunner, and I just can’t see it not winning — but surprises happen.

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Adam Sandler: “I Will Make At Least 50 More Movies Before I Am Dead, and 25 of Them Will Be Good”

January 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Can we just admit, and that’s despite all of the goofball comedies he stars in, how utterly effective a dramatic actor Sandler can be?

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‘Snow White,’ ‘War of the Worlds,’ and ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Lead the 2026 Razzies Nominees

January 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Here’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: the 2026 Raspberry nominees have been leaked, and the predicted guilty parties have been recognized.

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Siskel & Ebert Warned About the Rise of Hive-Mind in Film Criticism: “That’s Death to a Critic”

January 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Read today, this exchange is almost painful in its accuracy. What Siskel and Ebert did not fully anticipate was the scale of the takeover in the social media age.

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SAG-AFTRA “Won’t Rule Out Strike” in 2026 As Talks Incoming

January 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Here we go again. “I certainly won’t rule out a strike,” SAG-AFTRA’s Duncan Crabtree-Ireland tells Puck when asked about the upcoming negotiations.

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A Secret ‘The Odyssey’ Screening Fuels Claims Christopher Nolan Has Already Finished His Epic

January 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Given that Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” was driven by tons of practical effects, including animatronics, it appears to be moving very fast into completion.

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‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Sets November 6 Release, Poster Unveiled

January 9, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“Godzilla Minus Zero” is set to debut in North America on November 6 through Toho and GKids. The date is just three days after its premiere in Japan.

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Lee Cronin’s ‘The Mummy’ Reportedly Retitled ‘The Resurrected,’ Moving Away From the IP Following Test Screening?

January 9, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Cronin, who earned positive reviews for “Evil Dead Rise,” has apparently pushed the gore to extreme levels. One frequently cited scene was described by an attendee as “truly vile.”

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Tim Burton’s ‘Attack of the 50 Foot Woman’ Moves Forward With Margot Robbie to Star, ‘KPop’ Duo Writing Screenplay

January 9, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Robbie is supposed to star as the titular giantess, a wealthy heiress, abused by a man, who, after a close encounter with an alien spacecraft, literally grows into a force of nature.

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Critics Poll: Best Film of the 1930s?

January 9, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Now, as we await the next critics’ poll — which will focus on the 1930s — we find ourselves on the brink of a fascinating pivot point in film history: the decade that began the era of sound.

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PGA Nominees: ‘F1,’ ‘Weapons,’ ‘Train Dreams’ Nominated!; ‘Fire and Ash,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘It Was Just An Accident’ SNUBBED

January 9, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

There’s no more reliable Oscar precursor for Best Picture than the Producers Guild of America, known as the Darryl F. Zanuck Award, and this morning the race got shaken up.

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Box Office: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ($22M+), ‘The Housemaid’ ($13M+), ‘Marty Supreme’ ($9M)

January 9, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” is set to drop 51% in its fourth weekend, having earned $2.5M on Thursday, with a $20–22M three-day tally.

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Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Reboot is Not Happening: “Dead”

January 9, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“Blade,” the long-gestating, frequently rewritten, possibly cursed MCU reboot, is no longer alive.

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Razzies Shortlist: Luca Guadagnino’s ‘After the Hunt’ Lands a Worst Picture Mention; ‘Snow White’ and ‘War of the Worlds’ Flagged

January 9, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

With that out of the way, the official Razzies shortlist was revealed a few days ago via a voting member.

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Gerard Butler's ‘Greenland: Migration' Actually Cost $90M?? Only Made $900K in Previews

January 9, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Another bad start to the year for Lionsgate, which has the Gerard Butler–starring sequel “Greenland: Migration” out this weekend.

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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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