The project is written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Chris Weitz (“About a Boy,” “Rogue One”), and has quietly been picking up momentum over the past year.
Read moreRyan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Tops Gold Derby’s Best Picture Odds — Months Before the Race Even Starts
Putting “Sinners” at #1 feels like both an acknowledgment of Coogler’s acclaimed hit, and totally jumping the gun.
Read more‘Project Hail Mary' Trailer Was Viewed 400M+ Times in 7 Days, the Most Ever For A Non-Sequel or Remake
According to Amazon/MGM, last week’s trailer for “Project Hail Mary” had a total of 400M views, counting all platforms, which makes it a record for an “original” film.
Read moreSean Baker’s Next Film Will Be a Comedy — But He Says the Pressure After Anora Is “Scary”
How do you follow up “Anora,” a film that just won both the Palme d’Or and the Oscar for Best Picture? If you’re Sean Baker, you pivot hard—and make a comedy.
Read more‘Knives Out 3’ to Open BFI Fest as “International Premiere,” Strongly Hinting at TIFF World Premiere
Rian Johnson’s ‘Wake Up Dead Man,’ which has a $210M budget, will probably have the usual two-week theatrical run before hitting streaming on December 12.
Read moreNicholas Britell is Composing Noah Baumbach’s ‘Jay Kelly’
A24 to Release ‘Neh Zha 2’ in August
A24 is teaming up with China to launch the English-language version of “Ne Zha 2,” the animated blockbuster that’s been breaking records overseas.
Read more‘Dinner in America’ Director Adam Rehmeier Reunites with Kyle Gallner for South Africa-Set Indie
If you’re one of the few on the underground who champion Adam Rehmeier’s “Dinner in America,” as much as I do, here’s something worth keeping an eye on.
Read moreLOL: ‘Trainwreck: Poop Cruise’ Beats ‘The Old Guard 2’ on Netflix Charts
All of this paints a vivid picture of where Netflix, and possibly humanity, is right now. Prestige is out. Poop is in.
Read moreTerry Gilliam Says Trump “F*cked Up” His Next Movie, Now Needs Major Rewrite: “He Destroyed Satire”
Johnny Depp Calls Out Warner Bros. Over ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Firing: “F*ck You”
Depp is finally opening up about the abrupt end to his time in the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise, and it doesn’t sound like it was a peaceful, or mutual, exit.
Read moreJames Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Is Breezy, Overstuffed, Directionless, But Kind of Fun? — 70 on Metacritic, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes
So far, “Superman” has a 71 on Metacritic and 84% on Rotten Tomatoes. That feels a bit generous to me, though I’ll admit I enjoyed its goofy charm. It’s lightweight and disposable, sure — but still manages to be fun.
Read moreBrendan Fraser Sparks Oscar Buzz in ‘Rental Family,’ Tokyo-Set Drama Set For Fall Fests
After winning Best Actor in 2023 for “The Whale,” Fraser might return to the awards conversation with “Rental Family,” the sophomore effort from “Beef” helmer Hikari.
Read morePeter Sarsgaard Expects Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’ to be “Controversial”
“The Bride” has had some post-production woes, including losing Johnny Greenwood as composer, and having Warner Bros creatively interfering in the editing room.
Read moreWarner Bros. Confirms ‘Dune: Part Three’ as Official Title, Not ‘Messiah’
Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated return to the sands of Arrakis now has an official title: “Dune: Part Three.” It’s not ‘Messiah.’
Read more‘Superman’ Social Media Reactions
If you’re trying to cut through the noise, I’ve rounded up reactions from actual Rotten Tomatoes-approved critics — voices that tend to be more grounded and less performative in their praise.
Read moreAbdellatif Kechiche’s ‘Mektoub: Canto Due’ to Finally Premiere at Locarno After Six Years in Limbo
Against all odds, the third film in the series, “Mektoub: Canto Due” is finally set to premiere next month at the Locarno Film Festival.
Read more‘Jurassic Park’ is Still The Only Good Movie in The Franchise
It’s obvious at this point that Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park” stands far above every other film in the franchise, but if you had to pick a #2, what would it be?
Read moreDenis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune: Messiah’ Will Be Shot Entirely on IMAX Cameras
Cosmo Jarvis Exits Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’; Logan Marshall-Green Steps in to Replace
Cosmo Jarvis, whose breakout year has included the FX hit “Shōgun” and this spring’s acclaimed “Warfare,” has had to part ways with Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.”
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