I’ll be conducting my annual mid-year critics poll in regards to the best films of 2023. I’ll probably be sending out the ballots in a few weeks.
Read moreGeorge Clooney’s ‘The Boys In The Boat’ Sets Christmas Day Release Date
‘Spider Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ is Pretty Great, Better Than the First One [Review]
This animated take on the Marvel superhero is probably the best Spidey movie since Raimi’s “Spider-Man 2.” It’s also the closest a movie has come to making a comic book spring to life.
Read moreCormac McCarthy Will Write ‘Blood Meridian’ Film Adaptation
Today, via The Playlist’s “Bingeworthy” podcast, filmmaker John Hillcoat revealed that the screenplay was written by McCarthy himself.
Read moreVariety Film Writer Admits He’s Never Seen ‘Casablanca’
Because of Taika Waititi’s recent comments about “Casablanca”, Clayton Davis’ 2020 comments have re-emerged on social media, to the point where he’s decided to tweet a defense:
Read moreMartin Scorsese is Very Serious His Next Film Will Be About Jesus
‘Barbie’ Set Design Caused an International Shortage for Pink Paint
It goes without saying that if you hate the color pink then steer far away from Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie.”
Read moreThe Best Robbery Movies [Sponsored]
Robbery stories were among the first to appear on the screen.
Read moreThe Best Uma Thurman Movies [Sponsored]
Although she will be immortalized as "Quentin Tarantino's main muse", Uma Thurman's acting talent is much broader.
Read moreWhy gamers should try out Slingo [Sponsored]
You pick a game, find your grid, and then concentrate. As soon as you spin the wheel, the fun begins.
Read moreLights, Laughter & Las Vegas: Exploring The Best Comedies Filmed In Sin City [Sponsored]
Las Vegas: the dazzling city of bright lights, towering casinos, and endless entertainment. Known as the Entertainment Capital of the World, this iconic destination has not only captivated visitors but also provided a stunning backdrop for numerous films.
Read moreQuentin Tarantino’s ‘The Movie Critic’ Based on Jim Sheldon?
Well, it turns out that Jim Sheldon was an actual film critic who wrote in the same magazine as Margold. Tarantino fooled us. Thanks to fine folks at the Tarantino subreddit Waltz With Tarantino for this info.
Read moreHayao Miyazaki’s ‘How Do You Live’ Won’t Publish Any Image or Trailer Ahead of Japanese Release
Studio Ghibli will not publish any image or trailer from Hayao Miyazaki’s next film “How Do You Live?” ahead of the film’s July 14 release in Japan.
Read moreTom Cruise is Unhappy ‘Oppenheimer’ Stealing IMAX Screens Away From ‘Mission: Impossible 7’
July is setting up to be a very interesting month for movie fans. There’s Nolan’s R-rated “Oppenheimer,” Gerwig’s “Barbie,” and McQuarrie’s seventh ‘Mission Impossible’ film.
Read more‘The Exorcist’ Test-Screens Again
NBC Journalist Says Risqué Comedy Needs to Be Toned Down Until Racism and Inequality Ceases to Exist
An MSNBC journalist has decided to lecture us about what is and isn’t right to joke about in comedy. This piece could come straight out in The Onion, but it’s very real and very frightening.
Read moreJohn Carpenter Confirms He’s Directed A New Limited Series Titled ‘Suburban Screams’
John Carpenter was a guest of honor at Texas Frightmare Weekend. In the process he was also part of a Q&A session.
Read moreOscars: Variety Has ‘Maestro’ #1 in Their Early 2024 Best Picture Predictions
The Cannes Film Festival concluded this past weekend with a few potential Oscar contenders likely to have been screened.
Read moreSurprise: Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ is Rated R
This would be Nolan’s first R-rated movie in over 20 years, the last time that happened was with 2002’s “Insomnia.”
Read moreWhat’s Been the Defining Film of the 2020s So Far?
Here’s an email I received from a reader by the name of Andy. It does make a good point:
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