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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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Ben Wheatley Replaces Rob Savage on ‘Molepeople' — LaKeith Stanfield Also Exits Blumhouse Horror Movie Due Next Summer

Major shakeup for a film that was announced just two weeks ago, and is supposed to come out next year. Was this thing in production when these changes happened?

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The 20 Best Horror Movies of the 21st Century, and the Best of 2026

Halloween is on Saturday, and horror movies keep thriving at the box office. Beyond commercial success, arthouse horror remains at the forefront of American cinema.

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‘You Can See Everything' Adds 600 Screens Friday, Expanding to 3200+ Theaters in Push for #1

A24 isn't being subtle. This Friday, "You Can See Everything" will expand to roughly 600 additional theaters, bringing it to 3,243 screens nationwide. That's a studio going after the top spot at the box office.

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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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Seth Rogen Says He Has “No Plans” to Work With James Franco Again, Hasn’t Spoken “in a Long Time”

June 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Rogen is now doubling down on Franco, telling The New York Times that he hasn’t spoken to his former friend in a “long time” and has “no plans” to work with him in the future.

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‘Project Hail Mary’ Tops World of Reel’s Midyear Critics Poll, as Voted by 100+ Critics

June 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Here’s our annual World of Reel mid-year poll. The broader consensus among the 100+ critics who did participate was generally mixed. Many felt that the first half of 2026 was disappointing for movies.

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Russell Crowe Says ‘Gladiator II’ Was A “Failed” Sequel Because It “Lacked a Moral Core”

June 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

At the Taormina Film Festival, Crowe spoke out about what he describes as a “failed” Gladiator II, arguing that the sequel abandoned the moral center that made the original successful.

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Readers’ Thoughts on ‘Disclosure Day’?

June 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

A new Spielberg is always a movie event for cinephiles — he’s given us so many classics over the past fifty years. That said, it has left some perplexed, while others are ready to bow to it.

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DOJ Approves Paramount-Warner Bros. $111 Billion Merger Without Concessions

June 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

DOJ’s Antitrust Division has officially cleared David Ellison’s $111 billion Paramount/Skydance merger involving Warner Bros. Discovery, removing a major regulatory obstacle to the deal.

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Kathleen Kennedy Says ‘Crystal Skull’ Is “Weakest” Indiana Jones Because “Spielberg and Ford Were Not 100% on Board” With the Script

June 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

According to Kennedy, Spielberg and Ford’s hesitation with the David Koepp-penned script undermined the creative process behind ‘Crystal Skull.’

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Jane Campion Says She’s Directing a Musical, Her First Film Since Oscar-Winning ‘The Power of the Dog’

June 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Campion recently admitted that the success of “The Power of the Dog” gave her a sort of carte blanche — and she intends to take advantage of it.

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REPORT: Brian Tyree Henry Plays Harvey Dent/Two-Face in ‘The Batman: Part Two’

June 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

A wild report for comic book movie fans refuting earlier assumptions about “The Batman Part II,” specifically the casting and story direction. Turns out, Sebastian Stan is not playing Harvey Dent.

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Aaron Sorkin Spent Three Days Trying to Convince Jesse Eisenberg to Return for ‘The Social Reckoning’

June 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Coming off this week’s trailer launch, Sorkin is now tackling the elephant in the room: why did Eisenberg refuse to return for “The Social Reckoning”?

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‘Disclosure Day’ Nabs $6.5M in Previews — Mixed Audience Reactions, $40M Opening Weekend?

June 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“Disclosure Day,” earned around $6.5M on Wednesday/Thursday and is tracking toward an estimated $35M+ domestic opening weekend, with an additional $35M internationally. The budget is $110M.

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Warner Bros. Passes on George Miller’s ‘Mad Max: The Wasteland’ as Amazon, Sony, and Universal Circle

June 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Well, look who popped up in town: none other than George Miller, 81, who is visiting Los Angeles to meet with studios and pitch “one last” ‘Mad Max’ movie.

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Clint Eastwood Isn’t Retired? Scott Eastwood Denies Reports: “I Have Not Heard That at All”

June 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Scott Eastwood is skeptical of reports that his father, Clint Eastwood, has retired from filmmaking — indicating that he remains unconvinced that his career is over.

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Jennifer Lawrence to Star in Apple Rom-Com ‘One Month Mark’ From Playwright Sophie Fleur de Bruijn

June 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Apple Original Films has picked up Fleur de Bruijn’s project, and that’s with Jennifer Lawrence who has now attached herself to star and produce the film.

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After ‘The Bride!’ Bombed, Maggie Gyllenhaal Is Set to Direct Warner Bros.’ ‘Creation Lake’

June 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

After “The Bride,” Warner Bros. is getting back into the Maggie Gyllenhaal business. She is set to write and direct an adaptation of Rachel Kushner’s novel “Creation Lake.”

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Dwayne Johnson on ‘The Smashing Machine’ Oscar Snub: “It Has Lit a Fire in My Spine”

June 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Despite much initial buzz, Dwayne Johnson’s rare serious turn in “The Smashing Machine” was ultimately snubbed by the Academy. Turns out, he really wished he got the recognition.

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Steven Spielberg Was Rejected Twice From Directing James Bond — Now He Says “You Can’t Afford Me”

June 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Amazon/MGM can afford him. Spielberg reportedly received a $10M payday to direct “Disclosure Day,” and I gather Denis Villeneuve will be getting around the same amount to helm Bond 26.

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‘Gatto’ Teaser Reveals First-Ever Hand-Painted Feature (With CGI Touch-Ups) From Pixar

June 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

What truly sets “Gatto” apart from other Pixars is its style: this won’t be Pixar’s usual glossy CGI. Instead, it will be the studio’s first-ever hand-painted animated feature.

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James Gray’s Next Film Tackles “Current U.S. Situation,” Sets 2027 Shoot

June 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“It talks about the U.S. now, not the best moment they have, with probably the worst President in the world,” producer Rodrigo Teixeira said about Gray’s next film at a recent masterclass.

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‘The Death of Robin Hood’ With Mixed Reviews as A24 Quietly Markets Hugh Jackman-Starring Film

June 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

What has been the release strategy from A24 for Michael Sarnoski’s “The Death of Robin Hood”? The film releases a week from now, and we’ve barely noticed it.

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‘Supergirl’ Cut Nearly 25 Minutes of Footage Ahead of Its Release

June 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

It’ll be interesting to see how this one turns out. With a June 26 release date, we’ll know very soon whether the multiple changes pay off for James Gunn and company.

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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

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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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