Earlier this year, Sandler mentioned that this new film would revolve around the sports card collecting world. If you remember, “Uncut Gems,” although set in New York City’s diamond district, had a few NBA players cameoing as themselves.
Read moreCate Blanchett: “If ‘Carol’ Was Made Now, Me Not Being Gay — Would I Be Given Public Permission to Play That Role?”
In an upcoming Vanity Fair piece, Blanchett gets candid about the identity politics rumagging through the industry today:
Read moreSteven Spielberg Tells Tom Cruise, ‘Maverick’ Saved the Entire Industry. You Saved Hollywood’s Ass”
He’s right. Maybe Cruise didn’t “save” the industry, but he definitely delayed the impending collapse of the theatrical experience.
Read moreAcademy President Warns: Oscar-Winning Speeches Must and Limited to 45 Seconds
EEAO superfan, and Academy President, Janet Yang gave a friendly warning to future Oscar winners at yesterday’s luncheon.
Read moreSearchlight Close to Buying ‘Magazine Dreams’
Sundance Title ‘Cat Person’ Has No Buyer and Stands to Lose Millions
Studio Canal invested around $12 million to produce Susanna Fogel’s “Cat Person,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The film received mixed reviews (I liked it!) but still has no buyer, for now.
Read moreAndrea Riseborough Was A No-Show at Annual Oscars Luncheon
Of course, all the nominees got together for the much-anticipated class photo, but there was one notable absentee: Andrea Riseborough.
Read moreWhat’s the Best Acting Performance of the 21st Century?
My question is simple: what’s been the best, most towering performance, male or female, of the 21st century? We had an all-timer this past year with Cate Blanchett’s Lydia Tár.
Read moreChristian Petzold’s “Afire,” Set to Premiere at Berlin, Releases Trailer
Idris Elba Doesn’t Want to Identify as a “Black Actor”
Our society’s continuous obsession into labelling things based on race has been detrimental in bringing about unity and concise debate. There’s no subtlety anymore, either you’re a racist or you’re not.
Read moreJustin Kurzel’s ‘Morning’ Set to Shoot Late 2023
French Minister of Defence Slams ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ as Propaganda
‘Indiana Jones’ Super Bowl Spot
Gaspar Noe: ‘Irreversible’ Would Not Be Made Today
Gaspar Noe’s “Irreversible”, which premiered at Cannes 2002, is told in reverse order. Each scene taking place chronologically before the one that preceded it.
Read moreLuca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’ Starts Production in April
Luca Guadagnino is revving up his next production: an adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ controversial classic novel, “Queer”.
Read more85-Year-Old Warren Beatty Planning a ‘Dick Tracy’ Sequel
I was under the impression that legendary actor/director Warren Beatty was retired, especially after his last film, 2016’s “Rules Don’t Apply,” bombed critically and commercially.
Read moreAlbert Serra’s ‘Pacifiction’ is Already One of the Year’s Best Movies [Review]
This past year, Cahiers du Cinema named Albert Serra’s “Pacifiction” the best film of 2022. Serra’s film, a total hypnotic scorcher, is finally being released in the US this Friday, but it’s already one of the best movies of the year.
Read moreMichelle Yeoh Defends Andrea Riseborough Oscar Nomination
Judging from her remarks on BBC’s Today program, Yeoh seems a tad irked about the constant complaints that Andrea Riseborough stole a nomination from a black actress. You tell me.
Read moreJames Cameron’s ‘Titanic’ Tops The Weekend Box-Office, 25 Years Later
If any filmmaker had “Titanic” on their resume then it would probably be the best film they’ve ever made. But not James Cameron. It’s probably his third or fourth best movie after “Aliens,” “The Terminator” and “T2: Judgement Day.”
Read moreAnother Highly Positive ‘Barbie’ Reaction
Our article on Thursday’s “Barbie” test-screening blew-up and justifiably so. Film Twitter is highly anticipating this latest one from Greta Gerwig, but do mainstream audiences share the same enthusiasm?
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