Christopher Nolan’s third film, and following the critical success of “Memento,” was “Insomnia.” People tend to forget what a tense white-knuckler of a film “Insomnia” was.
Read moreAsghar Farhadi Shooting Next Film in New York
Asghar Farhadi has has set up a 2025 NYC shoot for an as-yet-untitled film. No plot details or casting have been revealed at this time. It wasn’t too long ago that he’d hinted at an L.A. based shoot for his next one, but I’m told that the setting has changed to New York City.
Read more‘Severance' Season 2 Reviews Are Great; Third Season Now in the Works
‘September 5': Alamo Drafthouse Staff Trying to Cancel Screenings of “Zionist Propaganda" Film
Staff from NYC’s Alamo Drafthouse, with the assistance of outsider activist groups, are trying to cancel screenings of “September 5” which depicts the massacre of Israeli Olympic athletes at the hands of Palestinian terrorists during the ‘72 Munich Olympics.
Read more‘Den of Thieves 3' is “Ready to Go"
While “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” topped the box office over the weekend, earning an impressive $15M, director Christian Gudegast is already talking about a sequel. In fact, it’s coming much sooner than expected.
Read more‘Captain America: Brave New World' Projected to Earn $86M Opening Weekend
The first major tentpole for 2025 will be released next month and early tracking indicates Marvel Studios might be in the clear when it comes to this one. Of course, it’s way too early, but hopeful signs have emerged.
Read morePGA Nominees Postponed, Again
For the second time in three days, the Producers Guild has postponed the nominations announcement due to the L.A. wildfires. After being pushed earlier this week, the noms were rescheduled to be announced today. They will now, supposedly, be announced next week.
‘The Old Guard 2' Set For More Reshoots
An ‘Old Guard’ sequel has been filmed — production wrapped in August 2022 — but it’s remained dubiously absent from the Netflix calendar. What’s taking so long for it to be released?
Read more‘Better Man’ Bombs With $1M Debut; $110M Budget
“Better Man” had a $1M opening weekend. We could have just brushed this one off as a failure, and moved on, but the film, which was independently financed, has a mind-boggling budget of $110M.
Read moreDjimon Hounsou Claims He's “Struggling To Make A Living," Despite Two Oscar Nominations
You’d expect a twice Oscar nominated actor to make a decent career out of it, but according to Hounsou, he’s “struggling” to make ends meet. In fact, he claims he can barely make a living out of his craft.
Read moreAndy Muschietti Blames ‘The Flash' Bombing on “Mental Health Situation" and Female Demo
Andy Muschietti’s ”The Flash” was plagued by delays, reshoots and star Ezra Miller’s criminal activity. The lukewarm reviews sealed the deal for the movie which ended up losing Warner Bros around $200M.
Read morePTA’s ‘Baktan Cross’: Delayed or Not Delayed?
Warner Bros are “considering” a move to 2026. For the moment, the studio is denying it, but things could change at the flick of a switch.
Read moreNetflix Dumps Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Asura’; Now Available to Stream
Just out of the blue, “Asura,” a new series from Palme d'Or winner Hirokazu Kore-eda (“Shoplifters”), is now playing on Netflix. Wait, what? There’s a new Kore-Eda?
Read moreTimothée Chalamet to Perform As Bob Dylan on SNL — He Really Wants That Oscar
Bong Joon-ho's ‘Mickey 17' to Premiere at 75th Berlin Film Festival
This is a major coup for the Berlinale’s new artistic director Tricia Tuttle, succeeding Carlo Chatrian. Tuttle previously led the BFI London Film Festival.
Read moreAnnie Baker to Direct Next Film for A24
Annie Baker is set to direct a new film for A24 (via The Film Stage). Baker’s “Janet Planet,” also A24, was released last year to much acclaim. Although tight-lipped on story details, casting is currently happening, and a 2025 shoot seems very likely.
‘Ernest' Actor Bill Byrge Dies at 92
No matter what you thought about Jim Varney’s ‘Ernest’ movies, it was practically impossible not to notice franchise regular Bill Byrge. He had the kind of face you just can’t forget. Byrge has sadly passed away at the age of 92. Byrge’s cousin, Sharon Chapman, penned an emotional tribute to the actor on her social media.
Jude Law Set to Play Vladimir Putin in ‘The Wizard of Kremlin'
Jude Law has confirmed that he’s set to play Putin. I can see the resemblance. This is pretty good casting. Still, Law says he’s absolutely petrified taking on the role.
Read moreRoger Avary Says “Antifa Sleeper Cells" Started L.A. Fires; Jim Jarmusch Blames “Climate Deniers"
Avary goes on to say that his pal, and “American Psycho” author, Bret Easton Ellis caught someone “pouring gasoline into the storm drain” next to his place and lighting it on fire.
Read moreBox Office: ‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' Earns $1.3M on Thursday
“Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” earned $1.3M in Thursday previews at the box office. It’s projected to make $13M in its opening weekend.
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