BFI/Sight and Sound have just released the full top 250 of their prestigious per-decade film poll. I can’t highlight everything, but here you’ll get to see the full rundown.
Read moreAlmodovar Admits His Cannes 2017 Presidency Was a Sh*tshow
There are some real doozies in Pedro Almodovar’s recent Spanish-language interview. I’ve covered many of them already in the past 24 hours.
Read moreFrench Thriller ‘Full Time’ Rattles Your Nerves Like a Safdie Joint [Capsule]
If you want a film that’ll rattle your nerves then look no further than Eric Gravel’s “Full Time,” which is being released in select theaters this Friday.
Read morePaul Schrader Supports Andrea Riseborough: “She’s Got My Vote. Go Ahead, Investigate Me.”
Sundance: “Cancel Culture Scaring Filmmakers From Taking Real Chances”
The Sundance Film Festival had its final screenings last night. After the last two editions went virtual, it was a somewhat successful return to in-person for the Utah-based fest. Close to 101 films were screened over 10 days.
Read moreAnti-Riseborough Sentiment Only Makes Her a Stronger Contender
Here’s the catch-22 when it comes to this whole Andrea Riseborough controversy, one that doesn’t seem to be slowing down and will only accelerate in the coming days and, possibly, weeks.
Read moreMichael Jackson Will Be Played By … His Nephew?
Another ‘Napoleon’ Reaction Calls it a “Masterpiece” …
On Saturday, I posted a mixed reaction of Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon,” which had recently test-screened, for the second time, at L.A.’s Grove cinema.
Read moreAri Aster’s ‘Beau is Afraid’ Will Skip Festivals and Go Straight to Theaters
Ari Aster’s third feature “Beau is Afraid” will be launched without a festival run by A24 — a strategy also used for Aster’s “Midsommer.”
Read morePedro Almodóvar to Shoot Next Film in October
Guillermo del Toro to Adapt ‘The Buried Giant’ Into Animated Film
While we await Guillermo del Toro’s next project, supposedly, a Netflix-produced Frankenstein adaptation starring Oscar Isaac, the writer-director is already working on his next stop-motion animated movie.
Read morePedro Almodóvar: Ana de Armas Deserves to Win the Oscar For ‘Blonde’ Performance
Apparently, Angela Bassett is Winning the Supporting Actress Oscar
What kind of shenanigans occurred to make Angela Bassett now the frontrunner to win the Best Supporting Actress Oscar? You be the judge.
Read more‘Shazam!’ Star Zachary Levi “Hardcore Agrees” That Pfizer is a Danger to the World
Seems like James Gunn might have another headache on his hands. “Shazam” star Zachary Levi will probably have a shitstorm headed towards him after this tweet:
Read moreChristopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ Might Be Close to 3 Hours
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 more‘Close’: Emotionally Manipulative Weepy is Nominated For Best International Film Oscar [Review]
I had reviewed Lukas Dhont’s ”Close” at the Cannes Film Festival last May, although mixed on the film I figured it would get a Best International Film nomination at the Oscars.
Read moreInfinity Pool Gets Rare C- CinemaScore; What Did You Think of Brandon Cronenberg’s Film?
Have readers seen Brandon Cronenberg’s “Infinity Pool”? It’s now out in theaters. I saw the NC-17 version at Sundance and will probably watch the R-rated theatrical version this coming week.
Read moreTim Burton is Favorite Director Among 18- To 34-Year-Olds, According to Large-Scaled Study
A Morning Consult study polled more than 2000 Americans, from diverse backgrounds, on their opinions on film, TV, streaming and more specifically, their thoughts on their favorite directors.
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