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Alma Har’el’s ‘Wet’ Acquired by Lionsgate: Starring Javier Bardem, Rebecca Ferguson, Connor Storrie, Odessa A’zion and Rosalia

It’s been seven years since Alma Har’el’s feature debut, “Honey Boy,” which was written by and starred Shia LaBeouf — she is now set to direct her next film, with a very talented cast.

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Quentin Tarantino Fired Isabelle Huppert From ‘Inglourious Basterds' for Skipping the Table Read

Imagine firing Isabelle Huppert from your movie. One of the great actresses of all time, the woman behind "The Piano Teacher," "La Cérémonie" and "Elle," dropped because she missed a table read.

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Park Chan-wook Says ‘The Brigands of Rattlecreek' is “Very Violent” and the “Most Brutal” Film He's Ever Made

Are we really that surprised? The original draft was written by S. Craig Zahler, the guy behind "Bone Tomahawk," "Brawl in Cell Block 99" and "Dragged Across Concrete."

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Francis Lawrence Calls James Gunn “An Impediment” to ‘Constantine 2,’ Says He's “More Hopeful" Now That They're Gone

James Gunn wrote on Instagram this week that he was "incredibly relieved" to be out at DC Studios. Turns out he's not the only one.

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Jim Caviezel Was “Heartbroken” When Mel Gibson Recast Jesus in ‘The Resurrection of the Christ'

For 20 years, the assumption was that whenever Mel Gibson got his "Passion of the Christ" sequel off the ground, Jim Caviezel would be front and center.

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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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Sam Neill, Beloved ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano’ Actor, Dies at 78

July 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

In a statement shared on Neill’s Instagram profile, his loved ones said the actor died “with the dignity that has characterised his whole life.”

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David Ellison Considers Moving Paramount Out of California if State AG Sues to Block Warner Bros. Merger

July 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Paramount CEO David Ellison and his advisers are considering relocating the company's headquarters and redirecting much of its planned $30 billion in annual spending elsewhere if California ultimately sues to block the deal.

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‘Moana’ Projected to Lose $125M, According to Deadline and Variety — Probably Much More

July 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

That $125 million figure is understated. The numbers seem far too optimistic given the film’s massive budget. My best guess is that, at a minimum, we’re looking at $200M in losses.

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‘Digger’ Trailer Tomorrow!

July 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Finally, after much hoopla, we’ll finally get our first look at Tom Cruise’s transformation tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. ET, when the trailer for Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Digger” hits online.

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‘Michael’ Hits $1 Billion, Becoming the First Biopic Ever to Reach the Box Office Milestone

July 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Some thought it would flop; others believed the controversies surrounding the legend would be its kryptonite. Yet here we are, and “Michael” is now a $1 billion movie.

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Christopher Nolan Says Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’ Influenced ‘The Odyssey’: “It Was Quite Inspiring”

July 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

It turns out that connecting “The Odyssey” to “The Last Temptation of Christ” is not far fetched. Nolan screened Scorsese’s masterpiece for his cast and crew before shooting his latest film.

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Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Reportedly a “Mess” in the Edit After Shooting Without a Finished Script and Packing in 60+ Roles

July 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Joe and Anthony Russo aren’t “finding the movie in the edit.” Apparently, when they shot the movie, everything felt great, but now that they’re editing, they’re discovering some issues.

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The 12 Best Films of Cannes 2026

July 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

I don’t care if the Cannes Film Festival ended a month ago; I still wanted to write a recap about the films I saw, and yet it never happened, until now.

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Guy Ritchie’s ‘Wife & Dog’ Delayed to 2027 Release, Following Botched Rollout of ‘In the Grey’

July 10, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

How many projects does Guy Ritchie currently have percolating, and who keeps funding them? The man is giving Hong Sang-soo a run for his money as the most prolific filmmaker working today.

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Christopher Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’ Backlash is “Irrelevant”

July 10, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

If you’re wondering what Christopher Nolan thinks about the backlash surrounding “The Odyssey,” he’s shrugging it off completely.

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Now That ‘The Invite’ Is Playing Wide, Share Your Thoughts!

July 10, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Released in limited fashion two weeks ago before expanding into additional markets last week, “The Invite” is now playing wide starting today. That makes this a good opportunity to gauge our readers' thoughts.

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David Leitch’s ‘How To Rob A Bank’ Release Delayed By Two Months to November 13, 2026

July 10, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“How to Rob A Bank” has been delayed by more than two months. Last I heard, the latest cut that was tested did not look 100% ready, so perhaps the delay has something to do with that.

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David Robert Mitchell’s ‘The End of Oak Street’ Is Rated PG-13 With 1 Hour 39 Minute Runtime

July 10, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

After more than a year of editing, the film is finally in the can, and proof of that is that it just received a PG-13 rating from the MPA, with a short runtime to boot.

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‘Behemoth!’ Trailer Coming Next Week: Pedro Pascal Leads Tony Gilroy’s Potential Oscar Contender

July 10, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The trailer for Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth!” has now been rated, signaling that a first look will likely arrive next week alongside a potential announcement of the film’s release window via Searchlight Pictures.

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Christopher Nolan Thinks Quentin Tarantino’s “10 Films and Retire” Rule Is a “Dangerous” Restriction

July 10, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

We know about Tarantino’s self-imposed 10-films-and-retire rule, but having other A-list directors give their opinions on it is quite fascinating. The general consensus: Tarantino is nuts.

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Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ Wasn’t a Big Tech Casualty, Distributors Say: “It’s Dull” and “A Misfire”

July 10, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

As Neon leans toward not sending “Artificial” to any of the fall fests, Screen Daily has a report in which they ask distributors who considered buying the film what they actually thought of this hot potato.

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Connor Storrie’s Post-‘Heated Rivalry’ Rise Continues With Sarah Polley’s ‘The Bell Jar’ Starring Billie Eilish

July 10, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Storrie has joined Polley’s Sylvia Plath adaptation of “The Bell Jar,” which stars Billie Eilish in the lead. No word yet on what role he’s playing, but Focus is backing the project, which is eyeing a 2027 premiere.

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‘Moana’ Is Heading Toward a Box Office Bomb After $4M+ Thursday, $38M+ Opening Projection

July 10, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

That’s a disappointing outlook for a film reportedly carrying a whopping $250M budget, especially given Disney’s apparent confidence in the brand.

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Netflix and Paramount/Skydance Are Reportedly Interested in Buying Letterboxd

July 10, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Isn’t this a tad concerning? A studio being in charge of Letterboxd? The potential for conflicts of interest is something that deserves serious attention.

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‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Project Hail Mary’ Top Gold Derby’s Best Picture Odds — Months Before the Race Even Starts

July 10, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

It’s July. The temperature’s hot, the release calendar is dry—at least until next weekend—and yet Gold Derby’s 30 or so “experts” have officially unveiled their early predictions for Best Picture at the 2027 Oscars.

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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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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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