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‘Ray Gunn’ Photos: Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Waits Lead Brad Bird’s Animated Sci-Fi Noir

We now have seven new images from Brad Bird’s “Ray Gunn.” The film still doesn’t have a trailer, let alone a teaser, so we’ll take what we can get.

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Duncan Jones Says Netflix's Auteur Era Is Dead and “It's About to Get Worse”

The prime catalyst for Netflix's risk-free shift may have been new content chief Dan Lin, who said two years ago that the company would greenlight films "more about audience, and less about auteurs."

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Do We Really Need Another ‘Sense and Sensibility'? Critics Say Georgia Oakley's 2026 Version Mostly Works

Apparently, we haven’t had enough of “Sense & Sensibility.” Georgia Oakley, coming off the quiet indie success of “Blue Jean,” is taking a swing at Jane Austen’s oft-adapted classic, with Daisy Edgar-Jones.

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BREAKING: Paramount Settles With 12 State AGs, Clearing Path to $111 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

Well, that didn't take long. Paramount has struck a deal with the 12 state attorneys general who sued to block its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Jeremy Saulnier’s ‘Slayground’ Teaser Is a Total Misdirection, but Is It Really Coming “This Fall"?

I should warn you: based on everything I’ve heard, this teaser is a total misdirection. The movie is not at all what it’s being portrayed as here. In fact, most of the footage in the teaser comes from the first few minutes of the film.

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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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‘Heart of the Beast’ First Look: Brad Pitt Leads David Ayer’s Survival Drama

June 8, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

We may be getting a trailer soon, as first-look images (via GQ) have now been released for “Heart of the Beast,” all of which feature Pitt, who carries much of the film on his shoulders.

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Idris Elba Says James Bond Shouldn’t Be “Woke,” Dismisses 007 Casting Rumors

June 8, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Idris Elba is pushing back against efforts to reinvent Bond for modern political tastes. “Let’s not try and make it woke,” he said, arguing that the franchise works best as pure entertainment.

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Luca Guadagnino Calls ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ A “Very Bad Movie” That Was Loved Because of “Nostalgia”

June 8, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Nostalgia continues to be a powerful box-office draw. It offers audiences a familiar emotional connection—a longing for a time when life seemed easier and more carefree.

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Chloé Zhao Accused of Downplaying Her Wealthy Background: “Poorface”

June 8, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The latest Substack from Hollywood Gadfly has gone viral — some are questioning the author’s motives in criticizing a woman of color, while others see value in the central argument. So, let’s tackle it, shall we?

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Box Office: ‘Scary Movie 6’ ($56M) Slashes ‘Masters of the Universe’ ($29M), ‘Obsession’ Holds Strong, ‘Backrooms’ Crashes 68%, ‘Michael’ Tops $900M

June 7, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“Scary Movie 6,” budgeted at just $30M, hit #1 at the box-office this weekend, delivering a franchise-record $56M domestic opening and $107M worldwide.

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Jafar Panahi Sentenced to Prison in Iran Over Palme d’Or Winner ‘It Was Just an Accident’

June 7, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Jafar Panahi (“It Was Just an Accident”) is going to prison. An Iranian court upheld its verdict finding him guilty of “propaganda against the regime.”

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‘Obsession’ Art Director Criticizes $6000 Pay for 20 Days of Work: “I Kick Myself Every Single Day For Not Flipping This Production”

June 6, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Sally Choi, art director for “Obsession,” went viral after she spoke out about her pay on the film. The movie, made for under $1M, is now projected to earn well over $200M, prompting Choi to.. reflect.

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Michael Mann’s ‘Heat 2’ Is Reportedly Waiting for Leonardo DiCaprio to Make Up His Mind

June 6, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

If you’re confused about the current status of Michael Mann’s “Heat 2,” particularly regarding the casting—which has been all over the place over the last three years—there’s a very good reason for that.

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Readers’ Poll: ‘Obsession’ or ‘Backrooms’?

June 6, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

On a purely artistic level, which film did our readers prefer: “Obsession” or “Backrooms”? I’d be curious to know which one resonated more strongly with the WoR audience.

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Yorgos Lanthimos is Now A Photographer: “Will I Make More Films? I Don’t Know, We’ll See”

June 6, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Yorgos Lanthimos has now decided to step away from filmmaking, and even questions whether he will even make more movies in the near future.

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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Scores AMC’s Biggest First-Day Presale Launch Since 2022

June 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Yesterday, Premium Large Format (PLF) tickets went on sale for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” and Nolan fans showed up in full force to secure the best seats.

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Sean Penn on Why He Skipped the Oscars: “Better For My Mental Health”

June 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

It’s not just the Oscars. Penn has decided to stop attending awards shows altogether — and other large public gatherings.

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What is Steven Spielberg’s Best Film of the Last 20 Years?

June 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

In the last 20 years, Spielberg has transitioned from an exciting, daring filmmaker to an expert craftsman producing “mature,” old-school crafted movies.

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Marlon Wayans Teases ‘White Chicks 2’ Set in Mar-a-Lago

June 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Wayans is now circling back to “White Chicks,” hinting that the sequel could be set in Trump-land.

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Henry Cavill and Kevin Hart to Star in McG-Directed Spy Comedy for Netflix [Updated]

June 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

That headline says it all. What is Henry Cavill actually doing here? Was he won over by the recent Kevin Hart roast? Was the money too good to pass on?

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Daniel Goldhaber’s ‘Cam’ Pulled From Netflix, Now Streaming Free via Director’s Site

June 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Goldhaber just had his debut feature, “Cam,” which was acquired by Netflix in 2018, yanked from the streaming platform. That’s no problem, he’s now made it available to stream for free on his website.

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Michael Mann’s ‘Heat 2’ Rumors: DiCaprio as Chris Shiherlis, Bale as Vincent Hanna, Driver as Villain Otis Lloyd Wardell

June 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

A recent casting grid circulating online has sparked discussion about Michael Mann’s “Heat 2,” and the roles being assigned to the actors involved.

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Kane Parsons Eyes ‘Portal’ Movie as “Dream Project”

June 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Whatever he does next, there has been considerable attention on 20-year-old Parsons, who last weekend became the youngest director ever to reach No. 1 at the U.S. box office.

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Box Office: ‘Scary Movie 6’ Eyes Franchise-Record $60M Opening After $7.7M Thursday; ‘Obsession’ Holds Strong ($4.7M) as ‘Masters of the Universe’ Stumbles ($4M)

June 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

This is shaping up to be a very interesting weekend for box-office watchers. Can “Scary Movie 6” hit $60M? Will “Obsession” increase again? Is “Masters of the Universe” going to bomb?

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Netflix Film Chief Dan Lin Says the Streamer “Just Won’t Work” With Filmmakers Who Demand Theatrical Releases

June 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Remember when Netflix tried really hard to acquire Warner Bros., with CEO Ted Sarandos publicly insisting the company would give feature films a 45-day theatrical window? Those were the days.

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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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