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Michael Douglas Says Jack Nicholson, 89, Is “Not Working Any More" and Has “Disappeared"

While James L. Brooks teased last year that "we'll soon be seeing" Jack Nicholson, 89, act again, and that he was "reading scripts," that idea has now been shut down by his close friend Michael Douglas, 82.

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Karyn Kusama to Direct ‘Mouthwashing’ Movie for Sony, ‘The Invitation’ Writers to Pen Script

Sony has acquired the feature film rights to "Mouthwashing," the acclaimed psychological horror game. The studio has hired Kusama to direct, and she will bring her most reliable writers, Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay, with her.

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Sir Patrick Stewart, 86, Has Died

A real shocker. There are some people you think will live forever, and Sir Patrick Stewart was one of them. The legendary actor has passed away at the age of 86. We’ve lost one of the greats.

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Ken Russell's ‘The Devils' Extends Theatrical Run Indefinitely (!) After $3.3M Box Office Surprise

Nobody expected a 55-year-old NC-17 movie to be one of the surprise box office stories of the fall. Yet here we are, and this absolutely puts a smile on my face.

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‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ First Reactions Are Very Positive

Of course, we all know the rule: take these reactions with a grain of salt rather than treating them as gospel. Still, I will say that the film tested like gangbusters earlier this year, and Lionsgate clearly has confidence.

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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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‘Toy Story 5’ Tops Fandango’s Most Anticipated Summer Movie Poll — ‘Mandalorian’ and ‘Disclosure Day’ No-Shows

April 8, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Fandango recently surveyed more than 6,000 movie ticket buyers to find out which films they’re most excited to see this upcoming summer — and the results emphasize audience preference for IP.

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Vittorio Storaro to DP Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Glimpses of the Moon’?

April 8, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

If you look up Italian articles about this upcoming production, you’ll notice Vittorio Storaro’s name mentioned as the potential cinematographer.

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CANNES: Werner Herzog, Ira Sachs, László Nemes, and Unexpected French Contenders for Palme d’Or

April 8, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Cannes is putting the finishing touches on the lineup for its 79th edition, and to say this will be an eclectic mix of filmmakers vying for the Palme d’Or would be an understatement.

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Huh?! Cameron Diaz to Star in ‘Troop Beverly Hills’ Sequel

April 8, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Remember “Troop Beverly Hills”? A sequel has just been announced, and it’s arguably one of the most unexpected follow-ups in recent memory.

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Adam McKay Claims $150M+ Netflix Satire ‘Average Height, Average Build’ Isn’t Dead

April 8, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

McKay’s project was set to star Robert Pattinson, Robert Downey Jr., Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker, and Danielle Deadwyler. The budget was said to be very high ($150M+).

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Todd Haynes’ ‘De Noche’ Rumored to Shoot in Black and White for 1930s Detective Noir

April 8, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Todd Haynes might be shooting “De Noche” in black and white, which would make it only the third time he’s done that in his career, after “I’m Not There” and “Wonderstruck.”

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‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Earns Mediocre Reviews

April 8, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Critics are decidedly underwhelmed, with the embargo having now lifted, and the third season currently holding a lukewarm 50% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Report: Zack Snyder’s ‘The Last Photograph’ to Premiere at Cannes

April 8, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

WASK’s Thomas Gastaldi has his annual intel-filled Cannes spitball, and he’s hearing a rumor so wild that, even though I had heard about it from someone just a few days ago, I refused to believe it.

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‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ Casting Controversy: Gunn Calls Deadline Report “Bullsh*t” [Updated]

April 8, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

According to Deadline, a key role still needs to be cast, with Marisa Abela, Adria Arjona, and Ella Purnell having tested for it last week. Gunn is calling “bullsh*t.”

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Disney Wants “Cheaper and Shorter” ‘Avatar’ Sequels After ‘Fire and Ash’

April 8, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Conversations are underway about how to make them “cheaper and shorter,” so the investment becomes “less risky” for Disney.

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Brazilian Shoot Underway for Lisandro Alonso’s ‘Taste of Cherry’ Remake Starring Wagner Moura

April 8, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Argentine filmmaker Lisandro Alonso is directing a remake of “Taste of Cherry” — the 1997 Palme d’Or-winning film by late Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami.

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Steven Soderbergh to Direct Wagner Moura in Spanish-American War Movie That Will Use “A Lot of AI”

April 8, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Steven Soderbergh, who has released nine films over the last seven years, isn’t set to shoot anything this year — unusual given how prolific he is — but it’s not for lack of trying.

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Martin Scorsese's ‘What Happens at Night' Wraps 35-Day Shoot in Prague, Moves to New York City for Interiors

April 7, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

That’s a wrap on What Happens at Night in Prague. All that’s left is interior shooting in New York City this month. It’s turning into one of Martin Scorsese’s shortest shoots in years.

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Cannes Rumors: Jordan Firstman in UCR? Pawel Pawlikowski, Léa Mysius, Quentin Dupieux, and a Surprise Competition Title?

April 7, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

There will be some extra U.S. presence in the lineup. Jordan Firstman (“Rotting in the Sun”) seemingly has his feature debut, titled “Club Kid,” selected for the Un Certain Regard sidebar.

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Noah Hawley Set to Direct ‘Terrified’ Remake for Warner Bros.

April 7, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Hawley, has decided to give cinema another shot. He has set up his sophomore directorial effort, “Terrified,” with Warner Bros., a remake of the Argentine supernatural thriller.

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Macon Blair’s ‘The Sh*theads’ Gets Retitled ‘Idiots,’ Sets Summer Release Date

April 7, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Was there any doubt it would actually keep it? While the original title raised more than a few eyebrows — there seems to be this broader push to position the comedy for multiplex audiences.

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Francis Ford Coppola Turns 87, ‘Glimpses of the Moon’ Still Moving Forward in Italy

April 7, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Coppola has described ‘Glimpses’ as a “strange 30s-style musical.” No cast has been announced so far. This will be a loose adaptation of Edith Wharton’s novel of the same name.

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Why Blackjack And Roulette Became The Language Of Casino Movies [SPONSORED]

April 7, 2026 John Torre

Hollywood has always been drawn to stories about accountability — whistleblowers, courtroom dramas, financial scandals.

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Why Hollywood Is Paying Attention to Blockchain Transparency [SPONSORED]

April 7, 2026 John Torre

Hollywood has always been drawn to stories about accountability — whistleblowers, courtroom dramas, financial scandals.

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Joe Dante Defends Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’ as a “Bold” Movie Panned by “Mostly Male Reviewers”

April 7, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

When an artistic misfire like “The Bride!” occurs, contrarian opinions are inevitable, and claims that the film has been “misunderstood” are bound to emerge.

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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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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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