The Oscar winner plays Jimmy George, a gay actor living in 1980s New York while quietly carrying AIDS, although nobody explicitly says it.
Read moreFrancis Ford Coppola ‘Unlikely’ to Direct New ‘Godfather’ Film After Paramount Acquires ‘Connie’ Rights
A new ‘Godfather’ is coming. “Connie,” a new novel authorized by the Mario Puzo estate, written by best-selling Italian American author Adriana Trigiani, will be released in fall 2027.
Read moreNia DaCosta Set to Direct Thriller ‘Driver’ Starring Mahershala Ali
Few plot details have emerged beyond Ali playing a hardened Nigerian smuggler who, after losing everything, accepts one last job transporting migrants across Africa while fleeing ruthless enemies.
Read moreJoaquin Phoenix Quietly Shooting Directorial Debut in NYC After ‘De Noche’ Fallout?
At the moment, there’s no trade announcement confirming Phoenix’s directorial debut, which is notable because a Joaquin-directed feature would normally generate immediate coverage.
Read moreNetflix Sets David Fincher’s ‘Cliff Booth’ for November 24 IMAX Release, Two-Week Theatrical Run
“Cliff Booth” is now getting the originally slotted date of Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia,” which was recently delayed to February 2027. AMC has facilitated this despite the short window.
Read moreMichael Bay to Direct “Operation Epic Fury” Movie for Universal
Michael Bay is set to direct a film based on the recent high-risk military rescue mission involving downed U.S. pilots in Iran. Universal is onboard.
Read moreMatt Damon to Star in The Daniels’ $150M Sci-Fi Epic Set in the ’80s With Time Travel, Global Warming and Superhero Twist
Matt Damon is in talks to star in the untitled sci-fi action comedy from directing duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, better known as The Daniels.
Read moreA24’s ‘Backrooms’ Tracking to $50M Opening as YouTube Creator Wave Reshapes Hollywood
“Backrooms” is now destined to smash A24’s opening weekend record, which is currently held by Alex Garland’s “Civil War ($25.7M). All this on a budget that is $8M range. Unbelievable.
Read moreSandra Hüller Hypes ‘Digger’: “It Impresses Me Beyond Anything I’ve Ever Seen”
Iñárritu has described “Digger” as “a new kind of film,” and stated that Cruise “will surprise the world” with his performance, which has inevitably led to speculation that this could be his best chance at an Oscar.
Read moreLeos Carax’s ‘Lily May B’ to Star Jenna Ortega Ahead of Spring 2027 Shoot
Every once in a while, I get asked about the status of Leos Carax’s next film, but given the secretive nature of the French filmmaker, not much info has leaked out—until today.
Read moreRenate Reinsve to Star in Mia Hansen-Løve’s ‘If Love Should Die’ — Shoots This Summer
Hansen-Løve has written a new film — a period piece set in England. “If Love Should Die” will concern the 18th-century English feminist philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft.
Read moreMatt Spicer Made ‘Ingrid Goes West’ — So Why Does ‘Little Brother’ Trailer Look Like This?
Matt Spicer, who directed the highly underrated indie “Ingrid Goes West,” part of the film? This is actually Spicer’s first effort since ‘Ingrid,’ which was released in 2017.
Read more‘The Unknown’ is A David Lynch-Style Body Swap Movie That Gets Under Your Skin [Cannes]
This film is a vibe. Arthur Harari’s “The Unknown” is shot with grounded realism but is also full-on weird fantasy, but the “weird” here goes beyond the word’s usual reach.
Read moreBox Office Upset: ‘Obsession’ Passes ‘Michael’ at #1 on Monday— Budget Was Just $750K
Curry Barker’s “Obsession,” which finished third, with a $17M debut, had a better Monday earning close to $3M compared to “Michael” at $2.7M. Barker’s film has some major legs.
Read moreScreen Spitballs Venice 2026: Fincher, Herzog, Leigh, McDonagh, Schrader, Haigh, Lee Chang-Dong
The usual names mentioned have been spitballed by Screen International in their Venice Film Festival predictions. A little early, especially with Cannes Film Festival still going on as we speak.
Read morePark Chan-wook’s ‘The Brigands of Rattlecreek’ Acquired by Warner Bros. Clockwork for $15M+
Warner Bros.’ new label Clockwork has won a bidding war to acquire Park Chan-wook’s “The Brigands of Rattlecreek” for North America. The deal is said to be in the $15M range.
Read more‘The Getaway’ Remake in the Works at Netflix From ‘Adolescence’ Creator Philip Barantini
Netflix is remaking one of the most entertaining action movies of the 1970s. Philip Barantini, the director of “Adolescence,” has been tasked with making a new version of the 1972 Steve McQueen classic “The Getaway.”
Read more‘Minotaur’: Andrey Zvyagintsev Returns With a Cold, Devastating Political Noir [Cannes]
Andrey Zvyagintsev has delivered another great film, “Minotaur.” It may not be his finest work — a very high bar has been set — but the icy precision and hypnotic force of his filmmaking remain undeniable.
Read moreJulianne Moore Confirms Role in Tom Ford’s ‘Cry to Heaven’
Julianne Moore has confirmed (via Variety) that she has a small supporting role in “Cry to Heaven,” Tom Ford’s comeback film, which wrapped production in March.
Read moreArnold Schwarzenegger Says Christopher McQuarrie’s ‘King Conan’ Is Shooting in 2027 — And Describes it as His ‘Unforgiven’
The upcoming sequel is described as a continuation of 1982’s “Conan the Barbarian,” focusing on an older version of the character who has lived as a king but is drawn back into action.
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