For Schrader, AI solves the curious practical filmmaking problem he had. How about just creating Black people? No casting calls, no agents, no actors turning down the roles.
Read moreZach Cregger Distances Himself From ‘Gladys’ Prequel, Not Writing or Directing, Only Producing
Originally, Cregger was reported to be directing “Gladys.” He then dropped out. He was also supposed to co-write the script with Zach Shields, and apparently now he isn’t.
Read moreTelluride’s “Secret” A24 Movie Is Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes Doc
The mystery surrounding Telluride’s secret A24 screening now appears to have been solved. Did anybody guess Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes?
Read moreLee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ Starts Quietly, Builds Into Something Colossal and Transcendent [Venice]
The film runs 164 minutes. What a stunner this turns out to be. “Possible Love” keeps getting stranger and deeper the longer it goes. And by the end, the film has moved somewhere almost transcendent.
Read moreTelluride to Screen “Surprise” A24 Movie Tonight! 174-Minute Runtime, Tight Security — No Phones Allowed
Some major guessing games are currently going on regarding Telluride’s surprise movie, playing later today at 6 PM MT, which has sparked some fun theories among industry insiders and journalists.
Read moreKane Parsons to Direct ‘Backrooms 2’ for A24 — Set to be His Next Film
An official announcement is “imminent.” “Backrooms 2” will be Parsons’ next film — he’s not jumping into anything else. Might as well strike while the iron is still hot, I guess.
Read moreMel Gibson Says ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Will Tackle the Origin of Satan, Story Travels Through “Different Realms of Hell”
To make things even wilder, Gibson won’t be relying solely on the Bible as his source material. He plans to flesh out the gaps in the Gospels, exploring elements of the story that Scripture does not fully detail.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Tops With $22M; ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ $15M, Only -27%; ‘Buddy’ -2%; ‘Dog Stars’ $2M
“Coyote vs. Acme,” distributed by Ketchup Entertainment, continues to show impressive staying power, grossing an estimated $15.3M over four days in its second weekend.
Read moreJesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Debut’ Raved at Telluride! Julianne Moore “Astonishing” Performance in Best Picture Contender
The film has taken over the Telluride Film Festival. It’s a best picture contender. Julianne Moore is a best actress frontrunner. Paul Giamatti might win his first Oscar for as supporting actor.
Read moreThe Rolling Stones Biopic Is Happening
The Rolling Stones are heading to the big screen after reportedly finalizing a biopic deal with American production company 101 Studios.
Read moreDrew Goddard Won’t Move Forward With ‘Matrix 5’ Without the Wachowskis’ “Blessing” of the Script
Wachowski, who isn’t involved with Goddard’s “reboot,” confirms being “done” with The Matrix, but apparently Goddard still wants Lily and Lana’s blessing before continuing with his work.
Read more‘Ink’: Danny Boyle Confirms AI Was Used to Generate Margaret Thatcher, The Kray Brothers and Mice
Danny Boyle tells Vanity Fair that AI was used to animate old photographs—which means Margaret Thatcher and the Kray brothers—and to create mice running around the newsroom.
Read moreJohn Malkovich Heads to Israel for ‘The Music Critic’ as ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Puts Him in the Oscar Race: “Closeness and Solidarity”
John Malkovich is set to star in a production of “The Music Critic” in Israel next year, just 24 hours after entering the best actor race for his “Wild Horse Nine” performance. I gather he won’t be getting Mark Ruffalo’s vote.
Read more‘Primetime’: Robert Pattinson Delivers in Entertaining, Visually Striking, Surface-Level Movie — Strong Reviews
“Primetime” doesn’t really go beyond being a good movie. For all of its outrageous entertainment value, it ultimately feels like a stylishly conceived riff on a ridiculous show and its even more ridiculous host.
Read moreVenice Has One Female Director in Comp. Maggie Gyllenhaal Says “Systemic Problem”; Former Amazon Exec: “Maybe ‘The Bride’ Just Wasn’t That Good”
Gyllenhaal says women face systemic barriers in an industry that may not value the kinds of films they want to make. Roy Price’s response? Watch “The Bride.”
Read moreAndrew Scott Surges Into the Best Actor Oscar Race for ‘Elsinore’ After Telluride Premiere
And just like that, after Venice and Telluride, the Best Actor race is taking shape, with Andrew Scott (“Elsinore”) and John Malkovich (“Wild Horse Nine”) emerging as major contenders.
Read moreElliot Page Has Not Gotten Any Acting Offers Since ‘The Odyssey’: “If Someone Wants to Call Me ..."
When asked if “The Odyssey” had led to “getting a zillion calls” for new roles, the Oscar nominee revealed that work has been slow, despite now being able to “do some of my best work.”
Read more‘Onslaught’ Bombs With Audiences, Earns a “C” CinemaScore as Adam Wingard Returns to His Indie Roots
Adam Wingard’s “Onslaught,” which hit theaters yesterday, has not been getting the best reviews, as it currently sits at 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, and its box office numbers are looking pretty grim.
Read moreBruce Campbell Says He Has Five Years To Live After Cancer Diagnosis
Bruce Campbell has given an update on his battle with cancer. If you remember, back in March, Campbell had revealed the cancer diagnosis, and that it was “treatable” but not “curable.”
Read moreMike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ Earns Raves at Telluride — 86 on Metacritic
“Tender Loving Care,” apparently his last film, Leigh’s own words, has now been screened at Telluride, and the reviews are great. Why is this film not at Venice?
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For Schrader, AI solves the curious practical filmmaking problem he had. How about just creating Black people? No casting calls, no agents, no actors turning down the roles.