As I mentioned earlier in the week, ‘Unfrosted’ was not screened for most critics. They had to wait until 2am on Friday to watch and review it, that’s when it dropped on Netflix.
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Mike Flanagan to Direct ‘Exorcist: Deceiver'
Last night, Jeff Sneider had this exclusive. Mike Flanagan, who recently wrapped his 11th feature, “The Life of Chuck,” is going to direct the next two ‘Exorcist’ films, including “Exorcist: Deceiver.”
Read moreAlbert Serra's ‘Out of This World' to Star Kristen Stewart
Julia Ducournau (‘Titane') Set to Direct New Film, ‘Alpha'
A24 Boards Michael Sarnoski's ‘The Death of Robin Hood’
Sex and Nudity in Movies has Decreased by Almost 40% Since #MeToo
Recently, critics, filmmakers, actor and audiences have been debating the lack of sex and nudity in today’s moves. Some, according to the Economic Times, believe Hollywood to have “entered a puritanical age.”
Read moreAdam Wingard to Direct A24’s ‘Onslaught’ — Going Back to Indie Roots
The film reunites Wingard and writer Simon Barrett, they’re the team behind 2013’s “You’re Next” and 2014’s “The Guest.” Plot details are currently being kept under wraps.
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Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Next Film is French
Hamaguchi is already working on his next project, it’s a French film to be shot in Paris. I wasn’t given any production dates or actors attached, but we’ll surely be hearing about this one very soon.
Read more‘Austin Powers 4' in the Works
I can now report that ‘Austin Powers 4’ is indeed a go. Jay Roach would be back to direct the sequel. Warner Bros and New Line are partnering for this one, which has, quite secretly, been in development for a year now.
Read morePaul Thomas Anderson's Upcoming Film Has Sci-Fi Elements — ‘Repo Man’ Meets ‘Vineland'
There haven’t been many updates lately regarding Paul Thomas Anderson’s next film, which originally went under the title of “BC Project” AKA “Baktin Cross.” I just got one.
Read morePanos Cosmatos to Direct ‘Flesh of the Gods' — Oscar Isaac and Kristen Stewart to Star
A really hot package is going to the Cannes market this month — Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac are set to star in Flesh of the Gods, a vampire thriller to be directed by Panos Cosmatos (‘Mandy”).
Read moreAndrew Haigh Set to Direct Leonardo Da Vinci Movie for Universal
Hot off the heels of last December’s “All of Us Strangers,” filmmaker Andrew Haigh has been tasked to direct and adapt Walter Isaacson’s acclaimed biography of the Renaissance man.
Read moreJohn Carpenter Says ‘Oppenheimer' Was Overpraised
It should then come as no surprise that Nolan’s film being crowned by Oscar has puzzled a few folks, including horror maestro John Carpenter who just doesn’t get the hype surrounding it. He thinks it was just … fine.
Read morePaul Rudd & Nick Jonas Filming John Carney's Musical Comedy ‘Power Ballad’
The 10 Best Films Made By Directors Under 25
Great films by directors under 25 are hard to come by. In fact, it was nearly impossible to find ten titles. But after some heavy research, I managed to concoct this list.
Read morePaul Walter Hauser Joins ‘Naked Gun' Reboot
It looks like Paul Walter Hauser has now joined Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson in the cast of Akiva Schaffer’s “Naked Gun” reboot. It’s supposed to start shooting in June. The film is slated for release in theaters on July 18, 2025
‘The Fall Guy': $30-35 Million Opening Predicted — $140 Million Budget
THR is projecting a $30-35 million opening for “The Fall Guy.” The $140 million costing film is set to kick off the summer movie season this coming Friday. Its stars, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, have been promoting the hell out of this film. Reviews have been good, not including mine, but THR adds that “it will need some long legs to recoup its budget.”
George Miller is Writing Another ‘Mad Max' Prequel
I can sense some excitement coming in George Miller’s ‘Furiosa” which has a story that unfolds over 20 years. Miller is now teasing of a potential third ‘Mad Max’ story taking place right after the concluding events of ‘Furiosa.’
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