In April, I had been told, by two separate sources, that Jeff Nichols was in talks to adapt the late Cormac McCarthy’s last two novels, “The Passenger” and “Stella Maris.” Last I heard, he was close to striking a deal with the McCarthy estate to adapt these works.
Read moreDonald Trump Vows to Sue ‘The Apprentice' Filmmakers; Director Says “I Don't Think It's A Film He Would Dislike"
Donald Trump’s comms director has issued a statement promising legal action against the filmmakers involved in “The Apprentice.”
Read moreJessica Lange Says ‘Long Day's Journey Into Night' Film Is “Finally Finished"
Now, two years since production wrapped, and formerly stuck in post-production hell, it does look like the end is near. "It's finally finished," Lange, 75, tells PEOPLE "You'll be able to see it in theaters."
Read moreThe Daily Beast Calls ‘Horizon' A “Misogynistic, Racist, Retrograde Mess"
In her review, The Daily Beast’s Esther Zuckerman disliked ‘Horizon’ for another set of reasons. Her headline says it all: “Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Review: A Misogynistic, Racist Mess.”
Read more‘The Shrouds': Cronenberg's Latest Tackles Grief With Mixed Results [Cannes]
It pains me to say this, but David Cronenberg’s “The Shrouds” is such a disappointment. I was a major fan of his last film “Crimes of the Future,” but this latest one gets lost in muddled ideas and tons of conspiracy theories.
Read moreMel Gibson's ‘Flight Risk' Sets October 18 Theatrical Release
Mel Gibson’s “Flight Risk,” starring Mark Wahlberg, is officially scheduled for theatrical release on October 18, 2024. A prime fall slot that will see it pitted that same weekend against Paramount’s “Smile 2.”
Read moreFull-Length ‘Longlegs' Trailer is Here
We finally have some decent footage of Oz Perkins’ “Longlegs.” Interesting marketing to not show Nicolas Cage’s serial killer. We haven’t gotten a single glimpse of him yet.
Read more‘The Apprentice’: Donald Trump Movie Screens at Cannes — It's Good!
The sheer risk it took for Ali Abassi to make a film about Donald Trump, and know what? “The Apprentice” works very well as an origin story of what made Trump who he is today.
Read moreBox Office: ‘IF’ Opens to $34M, ‘Back to Black' Bombs
It didn’t look like John Krasinski’s “IF” was going to hit $30M. Friday’s receipts were average ($9M) but word of mouth travelled (“A” CinemaScore) and the film landed a $34M opening weekend.
Read moreOliver Stone Says He Has “One More" Film Left in Him: “It'll Be Done in the Next Year"
Oliver Stone, 77, currently the Chomsky of Hollywood filmmakers, is still fully engaged, plugging away and making docs — his latest one, “Lula,” premiered yesterday.
Read more‘The Substance' STUNS Cannes —Audacious, Bloody, and Brilliant
Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance,” an instant body-horror classic, is the best film I’ve seen, so far, at Cannes. This is an absolute onslaught of audacity— sound, imagery and blood, tackling Hollywood’s obsession with female beauty.
Read moreJosh Safdie's Sandler/Netflix Baseball Movie is Definitely Happening
Cannes is a place where I tend to get a lot of good scoops. Here’s some new intel regarding that Adam Sandler/Josh Safdie film that’s been heavily delayed.
Read moreKevin Costner's ‘Horizon' Earns Mixed Reviews [Cannes]
Kevin Costner premiered the first of his four ‘Horizon’ movies tonight in Cannes. Despite a 7-minute standing ovation, not all critics are being kind to his 3-hour western. It was to be expected.
Read moreFrancis Ford Coppola Hasn’t Read or Seen Negative ‘Megalopolis’ Reviews
It’s been four days since Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” screened here and know what? People are still talking about it. You’ll still bump into someone who wants to talk about this highly eccentric film.
Read more‘Rumors' is the Most Accessibly Goofy Film Guy Maddin Has Made [Cannes]
Guy Maddin's “Rumours” screened last night and it's his goofiest, most mainstream film to date. Working as a sort of comedy-satire that delves into the lunacy of governing.
Read moreAustin Butler Doesn't Deny He's in ‘Heat 2': “No Comment"
Scorsese's ‘Goodfellas' Slapped With “Trigger Warning" Due to “Cultural Stereotypes"
AMC has added a trigger warning to another classic, “Goodfellas.” Before the film begins, a message reads at the warning of “cultural stereotypes that are inconsistent with today’s standards of inclusion and tolerance.”
Read moreLuca Guadagnino's ‘Queer' is 3 Hours — Set to Premiere at Venice
I spoke to a producer here at Cannes who tells me he’s seen Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer” and that it’s “fantastic” and clocks in at 3 hours. Daniel Craig might have delivered the performance of his career.
Read moreNeon Acquires Mohammad Rasoulof's ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’
Neon has backed the last four Palme d’Or winners. It now appears as though they will be contending for a fifth one this year.
Read more‘Emilia Perez': Our First Major Palme d'Or Contender [Cannes]
It’s no secret that, so far, this hasn’t been the strongest Cannes competition. attendees here desperately needed a standout film, and today we finally got one.
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