As I had previously reported, Warner Bros refused to screen M Night Shyamalan’s “Trap” for press. Many critics aren’t exactly sure when the review embargo actually gets lifted.
Read moreBritney Spears Biopic in the Works — Directed by John M. Chu (‘Wicked')
Michael Mann's Top 25 Films Includes DreamWorks' Animated ‘Turbo'
The 11 Essential Director's Cuts
Jamie Lee Curtis Says Criticizing Marvel Was “Stupid" and “I Will Do Better"
Why, Jamie Lee Curtis? Why did you backtrack on your hilarious one word bashing of the MCU? It was absolute perfection.
Read moreLuca Guadagnino's ‘Queer' Snipped Down to 2 Hours 15 Minutes — Originally 3 Hours
By the looks of it, Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer” is continuing to get snipped down in the editing room as it awaits its Venice Film Festival premiere.
Read morePedro Almodóvar’s ‘The Room Next Door' Set for Centerpiece of 62nd New York Film Festival
Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door,” starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, has been selected as the Centerpiece selection for the 62nd New York Film Festival.
Read moreBrad Pitt Eyed to Star in Jeff Nichols' ‘Land of Opportunity' [Update]
Originally a script Nichols sold to HBO for a TV series, “Land of Opportunity” is said to be a “dystopian story” set in Arkansas, about a new Great Depression where oil has run out and the dollar has collapsed.
Read moreKenneth Lonergan Slams Agenda-Driven Hollywood: “Propaganda Makes Bad Films"
A big chunk of the Lonergan interview (via Observador) has to do with the downfall of U.S. filmmaking, and he’s not even blaming Marvel, or franchises, but rather taking his aim at the more serious-minded films.
Read moreGina Carano Calls for Pedro Pascal to Testify at ‘Mandalorian’ Firing Trial
Zack Snyder Says His Next Project is A “Small Movie Without Any VFX”
In case you’re wondering what might be next for Zack Snyder, especially after the epic scale of his two failed ‘Rebel Moon’ movies, well, he’s going to be doing the total opposite of that. Smart move. (via Reel Blend)
Read moreConfirmed: Lars Von Trier is Working On A New Film
Paul Schrader's ‘Non Compos Mentis’ Starts Production in November
Coming off “Oh, Canada,” which premiered at Cannes, Paul Schrader is telling me that he’ll be shooting his next film, titled “Non Compos Mentis,” in November.
Read moreVariety: Shyamalan's ‘Trap' Tipped For $15M Debut Weekend
M. Night Shyamalan’s “Trap” will be in theaters on Friday. Critics weren’t allowed to see the film, unless you were part of the interview junkets. I’m not even sure if the embargo will lift before Friday.
Read moreEdward Berger's ‘Conclave' Rated PG
There have only been six live-action PG-rated films nominated for Best Picture in the last 25 years: “Little Women,” “Hidden Figures,” “Life of Pi,” “Hugo,” “Good Night and Good Luck,” and “Finding Neverland.”
Read moreKevin Costner's ‘Horizon: Chapter 2' to Premiere at Venice Film Festival
After suddenly being pulled from the U.S. release calendar, Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2″ is now set to world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
Read moreVariety's Recent #MeToo Hit Piece on Francis Ford Coppola Debunked As “A Sham"
Confirmed: ‘Saturday Night' (Formerly ‘SNL 1975') Gets October 11 Release Date
It’s now official. Sony has dated the film for theatrical release on October 11, 2024. I’d be shocked if the film doesn’t have its world premiere at one of the fall festivals.
Read moreJames Gunn's ‘Superman' Wraps Filming
‘Greedy People’ Trailer ...
“Greedy People” is directed by Potsy Ponciroli who gave us 2021’s underrated “Old Henry” and “Ted K.” It actually looks like it could turn out to be a more than decent film.
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