I haven’t had the time to write a review for Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme,” but at first viewing, I’m underwhelmed by it. As it stands, it’s one of his lesser efforts.
Read more‘Die, My Move’ Sells to MUBI for $20M
The first major deal out of Cannes has landed—and it’s a big one. MUBI has snapped up U.S. rights (along with several other territories) to Lynne Ramsay’s latest
Read moreJustine Triet’s Next Film “In English With Some Major Stars”
Following her Palme d’Or win and Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, Justine Triet—the French filmmaker behind “Anatomy of a Fall” —has been attracting serious attention from Hollywood.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Final Destination’ $53M, ‘Sinners’ Beats ‘Thunderbolts’
To think, ‘Bloodlines’ was initially planned as a streaming-only release on HBO Max, and only switched to theatrical in August 2024. Goes to show how important theatrical can be for a film.
Read moreSylvain Chomet’s Next Film is ‘Triplets of Belleville’ Sequel
We’re eagerly anticipating Chomet’s “The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol,” set to be his first animated feature in 15 years. The film premiered yesterday at Cannes.
Read moreKathryn Bigelow Involved in A24’s ‘Near Dark’ Remake Series
“Near Dark,” Kathryn Bigelow’s awesome 1987 vampire neo-Western is being developed as a series over at A24. Bigelow herself is involved in some capacity.
Read more‘Die, My Love’ Elevated by Jennifer Lawrence’s Extraordinary Performance [Cannes]
Jennifer Lawrence has never been one for half-measures, but it’s been a while since we’ve seen her go this raw, this unfiltered, this dangerous.
Read more‘Nouvelle Vague’: Linklater’s Homage to Godard’s New Wave is A Playful Hangout Movie [Cannes]
Richard Linklater has always been more interested in moments than plot. In “Nouvelle Vague,” his tribute to Jean-Luc Godard’s “Breathless,” he turns the French filmmaker’s story into — what else — a hangout movie.
Read moreAng Lee “Struggling” to Make ‘Bruce Lee’ Biopic Due To Budget Concerns
The Chronology of Water: Praise & Disappointment Greet Kristen Stewart’s Debut [Cannes]
Stewart mentioned having submitted a very rought cut of ‘Chronology’ for Cannes, and that she will now be going back to the editing room after the festival.
Read more‘Eddington’ Opens With 1.5 on Screen’s Cannes Jury Grid
So far, only six Competition titles have unspooled at this year’s Cannes, with 22 slated to screen by the time the curtain falls on May 24. But already, one thing seems certain: we may have found our basement.
Read moreTrailer for Richard Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’
Coen Brothers’ Horror Film Delayed as Joel Goes Solo Again
We’re all hoping for a reunion between the Coen brothers. They’re one of the great living filmmakers. Sadly, fans will have to be patient a little longer.
Read moreOsgood Perkins Pushing to Direct ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Reboot
Two months after Texas Chainsaw Massacre rights quietly hit the market, the iconic horror property remains in limbo—and director Osgood Perkins is trying to change that.
Read moreMatt Reeves to Submit First Draft of ‘Batman 2’ This Month
Quick update on “The Batman: Part II.” According to The Wrap, Matt Reeves “has been sending pages [of the script] for more than half a year” and the first full draft is expected to be delivered to Warner Bros and DC Studios by Memorial Day.
Elizabeth Debicki Joins Fincher’s ‘Once Upon A Time’ Sequel
Netflix’s upcoming film, which continues the story of Brad Pitt’s character from Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood,” has now cast a key role.
Read moreJordan Peele Back to the Drawing Board? 2026 Release in Doubt — Struggling to Follow Up ‘Nope’
Universal has penciled in an October 23, 2026 release date for Peele’s next film, but don’t hold your breath—this date is more of a placeholder than a promise.
Read moreTom Cruise & Ana de Armas to Star in $200M-Costing ‘Deeper’
De Armas and Cruise have been doing the diving training required for the project, and the plan is to shoot this one as Cruise’s next film.
Read moreAri Aster’s ‘Eddington’ POLARIZES; Starts as Satire, Ends in Horror — Not Everyone’s Buying It [Cannes]
Aster, seems to find his stride when the film leaves behind cleverness and embraces the grotesque. He’s always been interested in decay—familial, spiritual, social—and here he doesn’t pull back.
Read moreJacob Elordi & Lily-Rose Depp to Lead Laszlo Nemes’ English-Language Debut, ‘Outer Dark’
“Outer Dark,” an adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s 1968 novel, has found its stars in Jacob Elordi and Lily-Rose Depp. The film marks the English-language debut of “Son of Saul” director Laszlo Nemes.
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