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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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Miles Caton Lands First Post-‘Sinners' Role Opposite Denzel Washington in Christopher McQuarrie's ‘Compassionate Release’

I was wondering when Miles Caton would book his post-“Sinners” role. Well, here it is. The 21-year-old actor has joined Denzel Washington and Teyonah Parris in Christopher McQuarrie's “Compassionate Release.”

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Bill Hader's ‘They Know' Tested Amazing, A24 Hasn't Seen It Yet — Sundance Premiere?

Good news for "Barry" fans: Bill Hader's feature directorial debut, "They Know," is just about done, and word is that it has tested great these last few weeks.

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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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‘Project Hail Mary’ Earns $12M in Thursday Previews, Eyes $80M Opening Weekend

March 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

It looks as though Amazon/MGM might have its first genuine blockbuster—and it’s not technically even IP, but rather based on a popular book.

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‘The Weight’: Sundance Breakout Acquired by Vertical, Sets September Release

March 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

I don’t understand how Netflix picks up “In the Hand of Dante,” but not this one, which is a commercial action-adventure with two star actors front and center.

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Sofia Coppola Scraps Next Film With Kirsten Dunst: “It Felt Too Sad in These Dark Times”

March 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

For well over a year, Sofia Coppola has been telling outlets that she’d written her next film, and her frequent collaborator, Kirsten Dunst, was set to star. The plan was a 2026 shoot.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Breaks All-Time Record with 718M Views in 24 Hours

March 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has, quite easily, become the biggest trailer of all time in 24 hours. The studio says the trailer nabbed 718.6 million views since its online premiere on Wednesday.

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Robert De Niro Turned Down ‘The Batman: Part II’? Viggo Mortensen Still Very Much in Talks

March 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The casting for the pivotal role of Christopher Dent in Matt Reeves’ “The Batman: Part II” remains unsettled, and quite honestly, has been entertaining to watch unfold.

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Kirsten Dunst Joins ‘Minecraft 2’ After Saying She Wanted the Role to “Make a Pile of Cash”

March 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Dunst has gotten her wish—she’s been cast in ‘Minecraft 2.’  Dunst joins a cast that includes the returning Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Matt Berry, and Jennifer Coolidge.

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Josh Hartnett to Star in Oliver Stone’s ‘White Lies’ — Starts Production Next Week!

March 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Stone, 78, writes and directs “White Lies” which follows Hartnett as a child of divorce now repeating his parents’ mistakes in his own marriage and with his troubled son.

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Julian Schnabel’s ‘In the Hand of Dante’ Acquired by Netflix

March 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Consider me surprised that Netflix has acquired this incredibly artsy and bumbling film — a 2026 streaming debut is being eyed.

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Tom Cruise Eyed to Play the Villain in Joseph Kosinski’s ‘Miami Vice’

March 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

This could be a game changer for Joseph Kosinski’s “Miami Vice” reboot, which stars Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler.

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FIRST LOOK: Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in Martin Scorsese’s ‘What Happens At Night’

March 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

We have our first official look at Martin Scorsese’s “What Happens at Night,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. A very snowy image.

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Martin McDonagh’s ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Trailer Drops — A Dark Comedy With ‘In Bruges’ Vibes

March 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

That was quick. Yesterday, we got our first look at Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse 9,” more than nine months before the film’s release—and now, here’s the first trailer.

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Damien Chazelle’s New Film Has Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig in a Prisoner–Warden Psychological Duel

March 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

A quick update on Damien Chazelle’s next film, which is still untitled and began production in Greece yesterday.

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David Fincher’s ‘The Adventures of Cliff Booth’ Sets August 2026 Release [Updated]

March 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Fincher’s “sequel,” which wrapped production in December, and one of our most anticipated films of the year, has now been confirmed for August 2026 release.

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Netflix Denies Claims It Forces Filmmakers to Repeat Plot Points for Viewers: “Haters Gotta Hate”

March 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Netflix executives reportedly “laughed off” the idea that they require movies and TV shows to repeatedly recap their plots for audiences.

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Jason Bateman to Direct Netflix Dark Comedy ‘The Cackling of the Dodos’ Starring Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson

March 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

During a press event, Netflix film chiefs Dan Lin and Jinny Howe announced a new feature film: “The Cackling of the Dodos,” directed by Jason Bateman.

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THR: Lars Von Trier’s ‘After’ is Finished, Aiming for Cannes 2026 Premiere?

March 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

A THR spitball report says that Lars von Trier is on track to finish his 15th—likely final—film, and that a Cannes premiere is now in the cards.

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Albert Brooks Says Critics Misjudged ‘Ella McCay’: “It Got Clobbered Pretty Hard for Not Being About Today”

March 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Brooks is reflecting on the U.S. backlash, trying to understand why critics were so hostile towards “Ella McCay.”

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FIRST LOOK: John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell in Martin McDonagh’s ‘Wild Horse Nine’

March 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

We have our first look at Martin McDonagh’s upcoming film “Wild Horse Nine” — set for theatrical release on November 6, 2026.

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Val Kilmer’s Final Role Reimagined with AI in Controversial New Film

March 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Titled “As Deep as the Grave,” the film originally cast Kilmer in a supporting role before he passed away in 2025.

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Michaela Coel to Direct and Write ‘Bloodsport’ Remake for A24

March 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Coel seems an odd fit to reboot “Bloodsport,” which tells me this must be a total reimagining of the original. Maybe there will be a female lead.

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Cannes 2027: Spitball #1 Includes Scorsese, Östlund, Bong, Chazelle, Nichols, Payne, Haynes, Weerasethakul — and Yes, Malick (Again)

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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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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

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