I’ve refrained from posting intel that was brought forth by a reader, especially since they are unvetted and I can’t really tell how legitimate their source is (because they understandably refuse to name them).
Read moreThe “Oscar Movie” is Dying
A shape-shifting event is currently occurring in the cultural film landscape and it’s not a positive one.
Read moreNew Trailer for Damien Chazelle’s ‘Babylon’ Released …
A new trailer for Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon” has been released by Paramount
Read moreKathleen Kennedy Blames Weak Story For ‘Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’ Failure
“Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” was supposed to be the sequel that killed off the Indians Jones franchise. It attempted to pass the torch (and the franchise) to Indy’s son Mutt (Shia LeBeouf), but not many bought that idea.
Read moreSpielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’ Disappoints With 3-Day Weekend Total of $2.2 Million … [Updated]
Disney’s ‘Strange World’ Stands to Lose $147 Million
Disney’s animated movies generally fare very well with audiences, but their latest offering is turning into somewhat of a fascinating enigma.
Read moreHelena Bonham Carter “Hates” ‘Cancel Culture’ and Defends Johnny Depp
Helena Bonham Carter is speaking out against “cancel culture”, and defending her frequent collaborator and friend, Johnny Depp.
Read moreOscars: ‘Elvis’ Gets Rapturous Standing Ovation at Academy Screening
‘Emancipation’ Review Embargo Lifts Very Late on Wednesday Evening [Updated]
UPDATED: Apple is screening Antoine Fuqua’s “Emancipation” in NY and LA. on Wednesday, just a day before Thursday previews begin for the film.
Read moreFrench Actor Accused of Rape, Stripped of Possible Cesar Nomination
Maybe some of our French readers can enlighten us on what the heck is going on right now in the French film industry in regards to the “Les Amandiers” controversy.
Read moreUpcoming Ava DuVernay Film Sounds Insufferable
Ava DuVernay's Netflix movie 'Origin' is about to start filming in the Southern United States. The film was initially reported to be called "Caste" but the title seems to now be “Origin” …
Read moreNuri Bilge Ceylan’s ‘On Barren Weeds’ Set For Cannes 2023
Last November, I had a little treat of intel for WoR readers. Now, over a year later, the same source is back, giving me more early intel on next year’s festival.
Read moreGreat Filmmakers Who Have Barely Directed Any Films …
Over the years, there have been several one-hit-wonder directors — basically, a filmmaker who made a single great movie and then never directed again.
Read more80 Years Ago Today, ‘Casablanca’ Was Released
80 years ago on this date, Michael Curtiz’s “Casablanca” was released. It's a film that has withstood the test of time, and produced some of movie history’s most memorable lines.
Read moreChristopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ Will Span Four Decades
Christopher Nolan is known to have lengthy films in his filmography, with his “Interstellar (169 minutes) being the record-holder, so it’s no surprise he will again be working on an epic scale with his upcoming “Oppenheimer.”
Read moreGreta Gerwig Knows ‘Barbie’ Could Be A “Career-Ender”
Let’s just get this out of the way, I truly believe Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbachcould make something great with her upcoming film “Barbie.” No, really. They are true talents that have the wit and cinematic instinct to pull it off.
Read moreThis Year’s Venice Rejects included ‘Empire of Light’ and ‘Women Talking’
Now that dust has settled on this past September’s Venice Film Festival, I started asking around about the big titles that might have been rejected by Alberto Barbera.
Read moreTHR, IndieWire and Variety All Have Angela Bassett as the Frontrunner For Supporting Actress
Explain this to me. How do Anne Thompson, Clayton Davis and Scott Feinberg all have Wakanda Forever’s Angela Bassett at the very top of their Best Supporting Actress contenders? You’ve got to be kidding me.
Read more‘Glass Onion’ Doing Exceptionally Well at the Box-Office, Despite Only Playing in 638 Theaters
Deadline has industry sources telling them that Netflix’s sneak preview release of “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” is killing off all adult competition, despite only playing in 638 theaters.
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