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Good/Great Movies That Don't Deserve Their “Rotten" Scores

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.

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Charles 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.”

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‘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.

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Ridley 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.

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Woody Allen’s New Movie Sets October 5 Start Date in Madrid With $12M Budget

It’s been confirmed by El Mundo that Woody Allen’s next film will begin shooting in Madrid on October 5, after the project was delayed from its originally planned start this spring.

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August 19, 2019
3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC
August 19, 2019

This year’s 12th edition of the Scary Movies festival at Film at Lincoln Center premiered Ari Aster’s extended version of “Midsommar” this past Saturday.

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Good/Great Movies That Don't Deserve Their “Rotten" Scores

August 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Charles Melton to Star in Destin Daniel Cretton’s ‘Naruto’ Live-Action Movie

August 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.”

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‘Wonder Man’ Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Demands Viewership Data, Questions Treatment of Black-Led Marvel Projects

August 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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 more
Comment

Ridley Scott’s ‘Treasure Island’ Adds Owen Cooper, Hugh Grant Circles Role — Shoots in November

August 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Comment

Woody Allen’s New Movie Sets October 5 Start Date in Madrid With $12M Budget

August 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

It’s been confirmed by El Mundo that Woody Allen’s next film will begin shooting in Madrid on October 5, after the project was delayed from its originally planned start this spring.

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Paul Schrader’s ‘The Basics of Philosophy’ First Look, Martin Scorsese Boards as Executive Producer

August 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Daniel Roher Sets ‘Paradox Inc.’ at Universal After Directing ‘Tuner’

August 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘Onslaught’ First Reactions: Adam Wingard’s A24 Action-Horror Gets Mixed Response

August 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Adèle Exarchopoulos Joins Zoë Kravitz in Megan Park’s ‘Die Alive’ for Apple

August 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘The Odyssey’ Is Now the Biggest R-Rated Movie of All-Time — Hits $1.34 Billion

August 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“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.

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‘Heat 2’: Eiza González and Odessa Young in the Mix — Inde Navarrette in Smaller Role?

August 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Venice Chief Defends ‘DAU’ After Ukraine Condemns Russian Film’s Competition Slot

August 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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MPA Ratings: ‘Artificial’ Gets PG-13; ‘Madden’ and ‘Tender Loving Care’ Rated R;

August 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The MPA has unveiled its latest batch of ratings, and a pair of high-profile titles are seemingly done with post-production work.

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‘Whalefall’ Trailer: Brian Duffield’s Whale Survival Thriller Looks Ridiculous

August 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Jason Statham’s ‘Mutiny’ Accidentally Streams on Prime Video Ahead of Theatrical Release

August 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Inde Navarrette Turned Down ‘Heat 2’ Role to Star in Marvel’s ‘X-Men’

August 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘Wildwood’ Trailer Reveals Travis Knight’s 140-Minute Animated Epic

August 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“Wildwood” is the latest from LAIKA, following “Coraline,” “ParaNorman,” “The Boxtrolls,” “Missing Link,” and “Kubo and the Two Strings,” for which Knight directed.

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‘Club Kid’ Trailer: Jordan Firstman’s Cannes Breakout is “A24 Meets Big Daddy”

August 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘Dune: Part Three’ Reportedly “Blew Away" Warner Bros. With Rough 3-Hour Cut as New Teaser Stuns

August 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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David Krumholtz Quits Acting, Says He’s “Frustrated, Fed Up, Fried” After Decades in Hollywood

August 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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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Good/Great Movies That Don't Deserve Their “Rotten" Scores

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 more →
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‘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.

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What is David Fincher’s Best Film? 100+ Critics Say, No Contest, It’s ‘Zodiac’

We managed to gather 118 ballots from critics, programmers, filmmakers, and scholars. Each was asked to submit a single title, the one they believe to be the best of Fincher’s filmography.

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Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Glimpses of the Moon’ (Apparently) Starts Production This Month in Italy

Coppola has described “Glimpses” as a “strange 30s-style musical.” No cast has been announced. The film is a loose adaptation of Edith Wharton’s novel, “inspired” by Leo McCarey’s “The Awful Truth.”

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Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ Tops the Best Films of the 1930s, According to 100+ Critics

We’ve gone through the decades. The ‘40s ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘2000s, and ‘2010s. — all revisited, argued over. Now, here are the results for the best films of the 1930s.

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Critics Poll: ‘Citizen Kane' Named Best Film of the 1940s

The results are in, and according to critics, this decade filled with cinematic riches did not have a better film than Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane.” Nobody should be surprised by this result. “Citizen Kane” changed cinema forever.

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Critics Poll: ‘Vertigo’ Named Best Film of the 1950s, Over 120 Participants

It was a closer race than anticipated, but Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” has topped our best of the ’50s poll, besting Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s “Singin’ in the Rain” by just two votes.

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Critics Poll: Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Tops Our 1960s Critics Poll

We’ve already covered the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. Now we have the results for the Best Films of the 1960s.

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