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Taylor Russell Joins Brady Corbet's ‘The Origin of the World'

Taylor Russell has joined Brady Corbet's "The Origin of the World." She is now part of an already impressive cast which includes Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Selena Gomez, Lily McInerny and Joe Alwyn.

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Armando Iannucci's Next Film Is a Conspiracy Thriller Starring James McAvoy, Alicia Vikander & Taron Egerton

Now this is a package. Armando Iannucci will write and direct a new film headed to the market, with James McAvoy, Alicia Vikander and Taron Egerton set to star. None of the three has worked with Iannucci before.

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Warner Bros’ 2026 Slate Is Expected to Lose $800M+ — and 2027 Could Be Worse; Sam Esmail’s ‘Panic Carefully’ Cost $160M?!

Abdy and De Luca's 2026 slate is expected to lose more than $800M. "Digger" alone is reportedly a $250M write-off. "The Bride" is in the red by more than $100M. "Supergirl" losses are in the $200M range.

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‘Smile 3’ Taps David Bruckner to Direct as Parker Finn Exits Franchise

The ‘Smile’ franchise has a new director. David Bruckner, who made “The Night House” and the 2022 “Hellraiser” reboot, has been hired to direct “Smile 3” for Paramount.

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‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Presales Suggest $100M+ Opening Weekend

We might have another blockbuster hit on our hands next month. Presales for ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ are already turning heads. Robust demand for the film is hinting that a $100M+ opening.

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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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Ruben Östlund Just Made a Documentary About Chasing a Third Palme d’Or

May 14, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Östlund hasn’t been shy about stating that “the goal with the next film is to win another [Palme d’Or],” which would mark the first time in history that a director has accomplished that feat.

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Robert Rodriguez to Direct Jessica Alba and Michael Peña in New Thriller ‘Incognito’

May 14, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

It does sound like Robert Rodriguez has a new film brewing. This one is titled “Incognito” and is set to star Jessica Alba and Michael Peña. A fall production in Austin is being eyed.

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David Ayer’s ‘Heart of the Beast,’ Starring Brad Pitt, Sets September 25 Release Date

May 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

David Ayer’s Heart of the Beast, starring Brad Pitt, will come to theaters this fall, according to the studio. The film has been tested multiple times in recent months.

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‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Is About Jane Schoenbrun’s Struggle to Achieve Orgasm [Cannes]

May 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The film circles around the agony of being trapped inside one’s own body while craving the kind of instinctive surrender everyone else seems capable of.

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Ang Lee’s ‘Gold Mountain’ Begins Filming — With Chedi Chang, Sophia Xu, Yao, Zine Tseng, and Owen Teague

May 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Set during the dying embers of the American Gold Rush, “Gold Mountain” tells the story of two orphaned Chinese American immigrants navigating a brutal, unforgiving Western frontier.

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M. Night Shyamalan Says ‘Remain’ is “The Highest-Testing Movie of My Career”

May 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

That’s fairly impressive, if true, considering Shyamalan’s track record includes major box-office hits like “The Sixth Sense” and “Signs.” Then again, test reactions don’t always equate to mainstream success

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Travis Knight’s ‘Wildwood’ Trailer Showcases Stunning Stop-Motion Film

May 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Last week, I mentioned how Brad Bird’s “Ray Gunn” is probably the most anticipated animated film of 2026. Here’s the runner-up.

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Tony Gilroy’s ‘Behemoth!’ Starring Pedro Pascal, Screens to Positive Reactions, and Bold Musical Structure

May 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

There’s only a handful of films premiering this fall that seem loaded with potential. I’m thinking Alejandro Iñárritu’s “Digger,” David Fincher’s ‘Cliff Booth,’ Joel Coen’s “Jack of Spades” and this one …

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‘Butterfly Jam’: Kantemir Balagov’s Long-Awaited Return Is a Shaky, Directionless Misfire [Cannes]

May 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Balagov’s English debut is somewhat of a disaster: a disjointed, shaky-cam melodrama that tries—and fails—to grapple with its themes. It’s forgettable, losing steam almost immediately.

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Peter Jackson Confirms He Will Direct New ‘Tintin’ Movie, Says Script Is Complete

May 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

As for why Jackson isn’t directing “The Hunt For Gollum,” which is now being helmed by Andy Serkis, he says, “I could have directed it, but I thought, I’ve done that.”

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Brett Ratner to Join Donald Trump in China to Scout Locations for ‘Rush Hour 4’

May 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Ratner will reportedly travel alongside Trump and Elon Musk on a trip to China for a major summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. During the visit, Ratner and Trump plan to scout filming locations.

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‘Babygirl’ Director Halina Reijn’s Next A24 Film ‘Please’ Adds Tom Burke, David Jonsson, Connor Storrie and Gracie Abrams

May 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Things are heating up around “Babygirl” director Halina Reijn’s next film, which she has already written and recently set up at A24. The project is being described as a sexually charged drama.

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John Sayles is Back! Set to Direct First Film in 13 Years With Western ‘I Passed This Way’ With Amy Madigan and Chris Cooper

May 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Sayles has found the money to make his next one. Oscar winners Amy Madigan and Chris Cooper are set to star in “I Passed This Way,” a Western that is scheduled to shoot this fall.

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Is ‘28 Years Later 3’ Still Happening? Alfie Williams’ Tease Sparks New Speculation

May 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Just when we thought the trilogy capper might be in danger of not happening, Alfie Williams has — purposely?— reignited speculation that a third “28 Years Later” film may still be moving forward.

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Christopher Nolan Says Travis Scott Was Cast in ‘The Odyssey’ Because Rap Is Like Homeric Poetry

May 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Reactions to Scott’s involvement in the film have been mixed. His brief line delivery in the teaser was criticized by some, and it is now confirmed he is playing a Bard in “The Odyssey.”

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Cannes Film Festival 2027: The Joy and Collapse of Watching Too Many Movies

May 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

It’s time to ask our readers: what’s your most anticipated film of Cannes 2026? Vote in our poll! There’s not much in the way of Hollywood this year, but plenty of potentially significant titles.

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Tom Cruise in Talks for ‘Doppelgänger’ Spy Thriller From ‘Searching’ Director Aneesh Chaganty

May 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Last summer, Paramount acquired the script “Doppelgänger,” written by Aneesh Chaganty and Dan Frey, positioning it as an original spy thriller with franchise potential.

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‘Is God Is’ Surges in Early Reviews With 86 on Metacritic, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

May 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

What look like stellar early reviews coming in. It’s far too early to say for sure, but an 86 on Metacritic (from just six reviews) is already well beyond expectations.

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Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Ayo Edebiri Join Bong Joon Ho’s Animated ‘Ally’

May 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Bong Joon Ho, coming off “Mickey 17,” has decided to make a family-friendly animated film called “Ally,” and NEON recently acquired it, which means it could potentially screen at Cannes.

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Rex Reed, the Last Great Newspaper Film Critic, Dies at 87

May 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Reed belonged to a generation that thought boredom itself could be a failure of art. Even when he was unfair, there was at least a human pulse behind the reaction.

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CONFIRMED: Sadie Soverall Exits Brady Corbet's ‘The Origin of the World' Mid-Shoot, Lily McInerny Steps In Lead Role

Sadie Soverall was just let go after briefly filming on Corbet's new film — no official reason given. She had the lead role. Corbet has replaced her, last minute, with Lily McInerny.

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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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