I loved reading THR’s tackling of the evolution, and subsequent downfall, of Quentin Tarantino’s now defunct “The Movie Critic.” It gives us some good insight into Tarantino’s struggle to find a satisfying idea for his final film.
Read more‘Megalopolis' Finds French Distribution, Sets September Release
While U.S. distributors continue to complain about its low commercial prospects, Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” has been picked up by Le Pacte in France.
Read more‘Furiosa' Runtime is 2 Hours 28 Minutes
Hollywood’s current obsession with long movies continues. Post-production work on George Miller’s “Furiosa” has officially ended and it clocks in at 2 hours and 28 minutes. 2015’s ‘Fury Road’ was exactly 2 hours.
Read moreAndrea Arnold's ‘Bird' is Still Not Ready — “Rough Cut" Premiering at Cannes
I’m told “Bird” has, at least, two weeks left of sound editing and that a rough cut will be screened at Cannes. I’m betting they don’t play this one at the fest until the last few days, either the last Thursday or Friday.
Read moreDavid Mamet: Oscars' Inclusive Best Picture Eligibility Rules are “Fascist Totalitarianism”
The playwright and filmmaker’s latest gripe has to do with D.E.I. in Hollywood and the recent “inclusive” Oscar eligibility rules for the Best Picture category.
Read moreTrailer for Zoë Kravitz's ‘Pussy Island'
Sam Raimi's ‘Spider-Man 2' was #2 at the Domestic Box Office Yesterday with $805k
This is wild. Sony decided to re-release Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man 2” (2004) and it ended up grossing $805k last night in 467 theaters—second only to “Civil War” ($900k).
Read moreRussell Crowe Stars in Another Exorcism Movie
The last 10 years or so have been rather strange for the actor. It’s as if he’s not even trying anymore. He’d rather star in cheaply made and unambitious films. It’s kind of depressing to watch all of this unfold.
Read moreJerry Seinfeld Says “The Movie Business Is Over”
Despite his recent jump into film, Seinfeld has a rather dire outlook on the way things are going in the movie biz. While speaking with GQ Magazine, he’s plainly stating that the “movie business is over.
Read moreBen Stiller to Direct ‘The Seven Five' — Jeremy Allen White in Early Talk to Star
As he shoots the second season of “Severance”, it does look as though Stilerl is prepping his filmmaking comeback with Amazon/MGM’s “The Seven Five,” and none other than Jeremy Allen White might star.
Read more‘Kinds of Kindness’ is “Almost 3-Hours Long [...] Hostile, Aggressive, More Like Lanthimos’ Early Work"
‘Freaky Friday 2' Starts Production on July 31
Disney’s “Freaky Friday”, released in 2003, has amassed a big following over the years. So much so that there’s been fan demand for a sequel. It might actually be coming very soon.
Read moreYes, Zendaya is Oscar-Worthy in ‘Challengers’
This is all very surprising given that I didn’t think Zendaya had it in her to deliver something this ferocious. She’s mostly dabbled in fine performances, but in “Challengers” she just ups her game.
Read moreAaron Taylor-Johnson, Yet Again, Deflects on Bond Question
Whenever he’s asked, it’s been constant deflection on Taylor-Johnson’s part. A simple “no” would have sufficed, but he’s never denied it. At this point, it’s become too obvious to believe he isn’t in the running.
Read moreNetflix's Algorithm Passed on ‘A Knight's Tale' Sequel, Director Says
Brian Helgeland's medieval-set “A Knight’s Tale” was released in 2001 and was a semi-success but has developed a decent following these last 20 years.
Read moreHappy Birthday, Jack Nicholson!
Nicholson, who turns 87 today, never actually announced his retirement, but, given that he’s now 87 years old, the chances of ever seeing him on-screen again seem nil to none.
Read moreFirst Look: Sean Baker's ‘Anora' Starring Mikey Madison
Neon is distributing this one, and “Anora” is premiering in competition at Cannes. The studio has backed the last four Palme d’Or winners (“Anatomy of A Fall,” “"Triangle of Sadness,” “Titane” and “Parasite.”)
Read moreDavid Mackenzie's ‘Fuze,' Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Starts Shooting in June
Aaron Taylor-Johnson will lead the heist thriller “Fuze.” It comes to us from “Hell or High Water” director David Mackenzie. Production is set to begin on this one in June.
Read moreMichel Hazanavicius' ‘Precious Cargoes' Added to Cannes Competition — First Animated Film to Compete for Palme d'Or Since 2008
As I had reported last week, an animated film has been added to the Cannes competition lineup, Michel Hazanavicius’ “The Most Precious of Cargoes".”
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