Gray refuses to change the way he makes movies, embracing an old-school classicism that may feel dated to some, but to others represents one of the last remnants of a distinctly American style of filmmaking that barely exists anymore.
Read moreKenneth Lonergan Sets First Film in 10 Years With ‘Tomorrow Is a Drag,’ Starring Aubrey Plaza, Adam Driver and Vanessa Kirby
Lonergan is set to direct “Tomorrow Is a Drag,” which is set to be his first film in over 10 years. Not just that, but Aubrey Plaza, Adam Driver, Vanessa Kirby and Matthew Broderick have signed on to star.
Read morePaul Thomas Anderson Says New York Film Festival Rejected ‘There Will Be Blood’: “It Was Devastating”
The 2007 film, a vital contender for the great American epic of the 21st century, is arguably PTA’s greatest achievement—a film that demands and rewards multiple viewings.
Read moreHirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Sheep in the Box’ Met With Mixed Reviews, Weak 3-Minute Standing Ovation [Cannes]
I’m not usually one to track Cannes standing ovations with a stopwatch, or even report on them, but in this era of endless over-applause, a three-minute ovation usually means something didn’t quite land.
Read moreAndrey Zvyagintsev’s ‘Minotaur’ Is Based on the Same Story as Adrian Lyne’s ‘Unfaithful
Zvyagintsev actually positions “Minotaur” as a remake to Claude Chabrol’s “The Unfaithful Wife,” which itself was already remade by Adrian Lyne with 2002’s “Unfaithful”
Read more‘Michael’ Reclaims #1 Box Office in its Fourth Weekend of Release
“Michael” is now set to reclaim the #1 spot at the box office in its fourth weekend of release. The smash hit from Lionsgate is projected to earn around $25M this weekend
Read moreJordan Firstman’s ‘Club Kid’ Is a Breakout at Cannes; A24 Meets ‘Big Daddy’ in Gritty Crowd-Pleaser
Who’d a thunk it? Jordan Firstman, known for his viral social media “impressions” and indie film work, has delivered a wonderful directorial debut at Cannes Film Festival with “Club Kid.”
Read moreMichael Fassbender Set to Star in Brady Corbet’s ‘The Origin Of the World’ — His 4-Hour, X-Rated Western
Michael Fassbender is set join Selena Gomez in Brady Corbet’s next film, which is currently in pre-production, with a 50-day shoot slated for Portugal and South Africa.
Read moreJames Franco Joins ‘John Rambo’ Prequel as Villain in First Major Studio Role Since #MeToo Allegations
Yesterday, James Franco mentioned how he was cast in an upcoming “blockbuster” set for a 2027 release, but refused to reveal what it was. We now know the answer.
Read more‘Is God Is’ Has Incredible 85 on Metacritic, 97% RT, But Amazon/MGM Releasing it in Only 1400 Screens — $2M Weekend
What is going on here exactly? Ever since reviews dropped I’ve been wanting to check it out, curious as to whether these raves were justified. What did our readers think of this film?
Read moreJohn Travolta’s Directorial Debut ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ Called a “Disaster” by Critics [Cannes]
Yes, above is an image of auteur John Travolta at the Cannes Film Festival, where he just premiered his 61-minute directorial debut, “Propeller One-Way Night Coach.”
Read moreSam Raimi to Direct ‘Magic’ Remake at Lionsgate, Reuniting With ‘Send Help’ Writers
Raimi is set to direct a modern remake of “Magic,” based on the William Goldman novel Magic, which was previously adapted into the 1978 film directed by Richard Attenborough, starring Anthony Hopkins.
Read more‘Obsession’ Eyes Strong $15M Weekend After $2.6M Preview Start”
“Obsession.” which sits at 79 on Metacritic, nabbed $2.6M in previews on Thursday and is headed towards a $15M weekend, maybe more if word of mouth manages to spread fast enough through Sunday.
Read moreAll of a Sudden Is a Dense, Three-Hour Test of Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Cinema [Cannes]
What’s interesting is how much this film feels like a culmination — and also a possible breaking point — for the ideas Hamaguchi has been circling since “Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy.”
Read moreJames Newton Howard to Score M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Remain’
A brief update on M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Remain,’ which hits theaters in February 2027. The filmmaker is reuniting with one of his key early collaborators, and it’s definitely something to look forward to.
Read moreJames Cameron and Robert Rodriguez Planning to Direct A Secret Movie With 17-Day Shoot
Apparently, Cameron and Robert Rodriguez are discussing an extremely fast-paced filmmaking project that they hope to shoot in just 17 days.
Read moreBong Joon-ho Says You Can “Sh*t On” Him for ‘Mickey 17’: “All the Bad Parts Came From Me”
This was a huge gamble for Warner Bros., with a budget rumored to be close to $140M. Given that the film has earned only $130M worldwide and brought Bong the most divisive reviews of his career, many laid the blame on him.
Read more‘Expendabelles’ in the Works: Female Version of ‘Expendables’ Franchise
James Franco Says He’s Returning to Studio Movies With First “Blockbuster” Role in Nearly a Decade
Franco claims he has a role in a “big studio movie” — the first blockbuster, he tells the outlet, that he’s appeared in for close to a decade.
Read more‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Faces Mixed Early Reactions, Disney Cuts Back on Press Screenings
Some journalists are complaining online that they’ve been told by publicists that “The Mandalorian and Grogu” won’t be screened for critics in their area.
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