These 31 titles clearly have their share of detractors — that’s why they’re “rotten” — and I expect some people to question a few of these picks. That’s fine. However, I believe most are strong films, worth reevaluating.
Read moreCharles Melton to Star in Destin Daniel Cretton’s ‘Naruto’ Live-Action Movie
Cretton, who is directing “Naruto,” also has a “Shang-Chi” sequel in development. After dropping out of “Avengers: Kang Dynasty,” he was hired to direct “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”
Read more‘Wonder Man’ Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Demands Viewership Data, Questions Treatment of Black-Led Marvel Projects
Many were surprised by the cancellation of the Disney+ Marvel series “Wonder Man” after just one season, despite the second season having received a green light in March.
Read moreRidley Scott’s ‘Treasure Island’ Adds Owen Cooper, Hugh Grant Circles Role — Shoots in November
After “The Dog Stars,” set to be released this month, Ridley Scott’s top priority seems to be “Treasure Island,” starring Hugh Jackman and set up at Sony Pictures. This film is coming sooner than we think.
Read moreWoody Allen’s New Movie Sets October 5 Start Date in Madrid With $12M Budget
Paul Schrader’s ‘The Basics of Philosophy’ First Look, Martin Scorsese Boards as Executive Producer
The “Man in a Room” trilogy continues, following “First Reformed,” “The Card Counter,” and “Master Gardener.” After Ethan Hawke, Oscar Isaac, and Joel Edgerton, it’s now Jack Huston’s turn to write in the journal.
Read moreDaniel Roher Sets ‘Paradox Inc.’ at Universal After Directing ‘Tuner’
Roher, an Oscar winner for directing the excellent documentary “Navalny,” has set up a feature film at Lord Miller, the production company of Oscar-winning filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
Read more‘Onslaught’ First Reactions: Adam Wingard’s A24 Action-Horror Gets Mixed Response
Above is our first look at Dan Stevens playing a mad German scientist in “Onslaught,” most likely the man responsible for creating the film’s “soldiers” gone wrong.
Read moreAdèle Exarchopoulos Joins Zoë Kravitz in Megan Park’s ‘Die Alive’ for Apple
Exarchopoulos will of course forever be known for her lead turn opposite Léa Seydoux in Abdellatif Kechiche’s Palme d’Or winner “Blue Is the Warmest Color,” released in 2013.
Read more‘The Odyssey’ Is Now the Biggest R-Rated Movie of All-Time — Hits $1.34 Billion
“The Odyssey” hit the $1.34 billion milestone today, making it the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time. It has now surpassed 2024’s “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which finished with $1.33 billion worldwide.
Read more‘Heat 2’: Eiza González and Odessa Young in the Mix — Inde Navarrette in Smaller Role?
González is in consideration for the role of Elisa, while Young is being considered for the role of Charlene,. Navarrette would be downgraded to a much smaller role as Gabriella.
Read moreVenice Chief Defends ‘DAU’ After Ukraine Condemns Russian Film’s Competition Slot
The condemned film is Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s “DAU,” which will compete for the Golden Lion next month. The 3h15-minute film follows the release of “DAU. Natasha,” which won the Silver Bear in Berlin in 2020.
Read moreMPA Ratings: ‘Artificial’ Gets PG-13; ‘Madden’ and ‘Tender Loving Care’ Rated R;
The MPA has unveiled its latest batch of ratings, and a pair of high-profile titles are seemingly done with post-production work.
Read more‘Whalefall’ Trailer: Brian Duffield’s Whale Survival Thriller Looks Ridiculous
That first trailer for “Whalefall” was better than we had any right to expect; it was tightly edited in a way that made it intense and anxiety-inducing. But this second trailer? Yeah, it veers toward the silly.
Read moreJason Statham’s ‘Mutiny’ Accidentally Streams on Prime Video Ahead of Theatrical Release
Whoops! Jason Statham’s upcoming action film “Mutiny” was briefly available to stream in full on Prime Video today, despite being officially scheduled to hit theaters on Friday.
Read moreInde Navarrette Turned Down ‘Heat 2’ Role to Star in Marvel’s ‘X-Men’
Navarrette turned down a role in Mann’s upcoming epic due to her “commitment” to “X-Men” and is no longer in contention to play Sharlene, a character originated by Ashley Judd in the 1995 crime classic.
Read more‘Wildwood’ Trailer Reveals Travis Knight’s 140-Minute Animated Epic
“Wildwood” is the latest from LAIKA, following “Coraline,” “ParaNorman,” “The Boxtrolls,” “Missing Link,” and “Kubo and the Two Strings,” for which Knight directed.
Read more‘Club Kid’ Trailer: Jordan Firstman’s Cannes Breakout is “A24 Meets Big Daddy”
A24 won the rights to “Club Kid” at Cannes, in a deal said to be worth $17M. Given that A24’s Oscar slate currently includes “The Debut” and “The Invite,” maybe they can sneak this one in as well.
Read more‘Dune: Part Three’ Reportedly “Blew Away" Warner Bros. With Rough 3-Hour Cut as New Teaser Stuns
Today, “Dune: Part Three” tickets went on sale, this time non-premium formats were made available, and it was all accompanied by a brand-new teaser—and the footage is stunning.
Read moreDavid Krumholtz Quits Acting, Says He’s “Frustrated, Fed Up, Fried” After Decades in Hollywood
Krumholtz has no idea how he’ll support himself or what comes next, but says he’s frustrated, exhausted and fed up, and is taking a step back to reconsider his direction.
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These 31 titles clearly have their share of detractors — that’s why they’re “rotten” — and I expect some people to question a few of these picks. That’s fine. However, I believe most are strong films, worth reevaluating.