After “Tangerine,” “The Florida Project” and Red Rocket,” Sean Baker shot and completed his new movie back in March.
Read moreNew Cut of Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro’ Screened
Maestro scheduled reshoots and touch-ups in New York City a month or so ago. Now a very new cut was screened this week. This person saw both cuts.
Read moreHere’s How Almodovar’s 30-Minute ‘Strange Way of Life’ Will Be Released Theatrically
I’m being told that Pedro Almodovar’s “Strange Way of Life,” which just screened at Cannes, will probably be packaged for theatrical release …
Read moreAziz Ansari’s ‘Good Fortune’ Shut Down Due to Writers’ Strike
Ansari started shooting “Good Fortune” last week only to have production halted by WGA protesters yesterday. There is no new date for production to resume. The guy just can’t catch a break.
Read moreHirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Monster’ Conveys Unfocused Melodramatic Notes, Rashomon-Style [Cannes]
A humanist at heart, Kore-eda attempts a Rashomon-style film consisting of child actors, and a few adults.
Read more‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Trailer Tomorrow …
Unless some last minute change occurs, we’ll be getting our first look at Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” tomorrow. A 90-second trailer I’m told.
Read moreHundreds Turned Away for Almodovar’s ‘Strange Way of Life’ [Cannes]
I was lined up an hour queuing for Almodóvar in pouring rain, only to be among the hundreds turned away at gate. With a ticket.
Read more‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning’ Trailer …
As I promised a few days ago, here is the full-length trailer for “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning” …
Read moreSteve McQueen’s ‘Blitz’ Already Set for Next Year’s Cannes 2024 Competition
As Steve McQueen was presenting his 246 minute doc “Occupied City,” moderator Thierry Fremaux kinda spilled the beans about next year’s Cannes competition.
Read moreCannes Boss Believes Scorsese’s ‘Silence’ Deserved A Better Fate
Maïwenn’s ‘Jeanne Du Barry’ is a Beautifully Made Misfire [Cannes]
Johnny Depp was bombarded with questions at this morning’s “Jeanne de Barry” press conference. Funny thing is that he’s not featured that much in the film.
Read moreCannes: Johnny Depp Cries During Standing Ovation at ‘Jeanne du Barry’ Premiere [Updated]
The 76th Cannes Film Festival officially began with Maiwenn’s “Jeanne du Barry.” I’ll have a review up by tomorrow morning.
Read moreSteve McQueen Shot 36 Hours of Footage for ‘Occupied City’
Tomorrow Steve McQueen’s “Occupied City” screens. The official runtime is 4 hours 26 minutes. It could have been much longer.
Read moreBrie Larson Left Stunned by Johnny Depp Question at Cannes: “You're Asking Me That?”
During Tuesday’s press conference, Larson was asked how she "felt about Depp's film opening the festival" and if she planned on seeing it.
Read more8 Films That Came Very Close to Winning the Palme d’Or
It’s almost impossible to find info on Cannes jury deliberations. The process is always ultra-secretive and there’s usually a code of honor that comes in being part of a jury that decides on the film world’s greatest prize.
Read moreRobert De Niro Wanted Martin Scorsese to Direct ‘Analyze This’
Pedro Almodóvar Teases Upcoming English-Language Film Set to Shoot This Year
Although he’s now directed two shorts in English, “The Human Voice” and “Strange Way of Life,” Pedro Almodóvar will finally be shooting his first full-length English-language feature this fall in NYC.
Read moreJames Gunn: ‘A History of Violence’ and ‘Oldboy’ Are Two of the Best Comic Book Movies Ever Made
Ranking superhero movies is something I’ve done in the past. Despite only liking only half a dozen from the MCU, there are some treasures to be found elsewhere.
Read moreScorsese: “I’m Old. I Want to Tell Stories, But There’s No More Time”
Cannes, opening night. Here I am, ready to go. I secured a ticket for the only “Killers of the Flower Moon” screening. Thank the cinematic heavens.
Read more‘Avatar: The Way of Water' is Coming to Disney+ and Max on June 7th
I don’t see the point of watching any of the ‘Avatar’ movies at home, especially without the 3D. What’s the pull?
Read more