We want to start with some facts. Australian cinema is over 100 years old. So, it is filled with unique stories and talented filmmakers, of course.
Read moreJames Gunn Denies ‘The Batman' Sequel Has Been Canceled
In recent weeks, there’s even been talk of the possible cancellation of Reeves’ sequel, so much so that DC Studios chief James Gunn has now had to tackle the rumors. Yesterday, Gunn responded to the rumors on his social media.
Read moreCahiers du Cinéma's top 10 of 2024 Topped by Alain Guiraudie's ‘Misericordia' — Includes Shyamalan, Glazer and Haynes
Cahiers du Cinema has released its annual best of the year list. This year’s 10 best of 2024, compiled by the magazine’s 30+ staffers, is topped by Alain Guiraudie’s “Misericordia.”
Read more‘Gladiator II' Cinematographer: Ridley Scott Has “Changed," is Now “Lazy" and “Rushes to Get Things Done"
Mathieson claims that Scott has become “lazy,” and “rushes" to get things done. He further adds that Scott's current approach has negatively impacted the quality of his movies, including their look and feel.
Read moreDenis Villeneuve Has No Interest in Star Wars: “It All Derailed in 1983"
Bradford Young to DP Michael B Jordan's ‘Thomas Crown Affair'
Surprising, but much welcome news. Michael B. Jordan’s “Thomas Crown Affair” remake, which is shooting right now, features cinematography by Bradford Young. This was confirmed by talent agency Lux.
Read moreMichael Mann Says ‘Heat 2' Will “Hopefully Go Forward"
Ringo Starr Confirms Barry Keoghan Will Play Him in Mendes' ‘Beatles'
Ringo Starr has accidentally confirmed that Barry Keoghan is going to be playing him, mentioning that the actor is currently ”taking drum lessons” in preparation for the role.
Read more‘Wicked': Fans Can't Stop Filming Scenes on Their Phones
This ingratiating phenomenon of using your phone during a movie has gotten even worse with the release of “Wicked” as audiences are now filming segments of the actual film and posting the footage on their social media.
Read moreReport: ‘Gladiator II’ Won’t Break Even
Margot Robbie Wonders if ‘Babylon' Will Age Well in 20 Years
In an interview with Talking Pictures, Margot Robbie says she still can’t quite figure out "why people hated “Babylon” and wonders if in “20 years” people will be reevaluating it as a great film.
Read moreChristopher Nolan Calls ‘Dune: Part Two' A “Remarkable Piece of Work" and “Miraculous"
Nolan obviously had nothing but praise for the film. It’s no secret that he’s a major fan of what Villeneuve has accomplished in this film, and his backing will surely help its inevitable road to multiple Oscar nods.
Read moreClint Eastwood Finally Gives An Interview
The Metrograph’s Nick Pinkerton has interviewed Clint Eastwood in a rare, career-spanning conversation, and by my count, the only press that Eastwood has done since his “Juror #2” hit theaters.
Read moreRodrigo Prieto Says Scorsese's ‘Sinatra' Was “Supposed to Be Filming Now"
Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, who shot Scorsese’s “Silence” and “Killers of the Flower Moon,” is telling The Film Stage that his schedule is currently empty because he had set aside dates to shoot “Sinatra” this month.
Read moreLynne Ramsay's ‘Stone Mattress' Might Shoot in “Late 2024"
Ramsay recently wrapped production on “Die, My Love,” starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, which will certainly be released next year. However, it turns out that she’s already working on her next film after that, and that it could be shot very soon.
Read more‘Moana 2' Embargo Lifts — 57 on Metacritic
The Disney animated sequel currently has a 57 Metacritic, and 70% on Rotten Tomatoes. I walked out of the film halfway through, so you won’t be getting a reaction out of me. I’m not a fan of the 2016 original either — which did garner strong reviews and has a very loyal fanbase.
Read moreJim Abrahams, Director of ‘Airplane' and ‘Hot Shots,' Has Passed Away
‘Wicked' Earns Record-Breaking $16M Monday; Moana 2' Eyeing $120M Opening
Yesterday, “Wicked” earned $16M, the biggest box office Monday ever for November. Its totals could be sitting at $250M by Sunday evening. The film is a behemoth and driving ticket sales via Univeral’s brilliant marketing and strong word of mouth.
Read moreMixed Reactions to ‘A Complete Unknown'
Compared to the hyperbolic first reactions, I’m seeing here a lot more mixed takes on the film. The film is set to hit theaters on December 25, and stars Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan.
Read more‘Slumdog Millionaire' Sequel in the Works ...
Who wants a “Slumdog Millionaire” sequel? Absolutely nobody. Bridge7, a production company founded by former Netflix executive Swati Shetty and former CAA agent Grant Kessman, has acquired sequel and TV rights to the 2008 Oscar-winning movie.
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