Man, we’ve truly run out of ideas, haven’t we? Here comes word, via THR, that a female version of the The Expendables franchise, tentatively titled “Expendabelles,” is now in the works.
Read moreJames Franco Says He’s Returning to Studio Movies With First “Blockbuster” Role in Nearly a Decade
Franco claims he has a role in a “big studio movie” — the first blockbuster, he tells the outlet, that he’s appeared in for close to a decade.
Read more‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Faces Mixed Early Reactions, Disney Cuts Back on Press Screenings
Some journalists are complaining online that they’ve been told by publicists that “The Mandalorian and Grogu” won’t be screened for critics in their area.
Read moreBrian Tyree Henry Joins Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman: Part II’
Brian Tyree Henry and Sebastian Koch have joined the cast. There’s no word yet on who they’ll be playing. Dr. Arkham is reportedly part of the film, so perhaps one of them could be taking on that role.
Read moreAsghar Farhadi’s ‘Parallel Tales’ Panned at Cannes— 25% on Rotten Tomatoes
Critics are really having it out for “Parallel Tales” here at Cannes. It’s getting trounced in almost every review. Will we get a worse reviewed competition title this year? I have my doubts.
Read moreJames Bond Search Officially Begins as Amazon/MGM Starts Auditions for 007 Under Denis Villeneuve
Variety is reporting that the search for the next James Bond has finally begun, with Amazon/MGM Studios starting auditions in recent weeks as it looks to find a successor to Daniel Craig’s 007.
Read morePawel Pawlikowski’s ‘Fatherland’ Earns RAVES, But Feels More Beautiful Than Profound [Cannes]
The craftsmanship is undeniable. The atmosphere is immaculate. Every frame looks museum-ready. But the movie itself feels strangely slight, almost too delicate for the historical and emotional weight it’s trying to carry.
Read moreJames Cameron Says ‘Avatar’ is “Hideously Expensive,” Warns Future Films Can Only Be Made “in Half the Time for Two-Thirds of the Cost”
James Cameron may have just poured a little cold water on the idea that Avatar 4 and 5 are inevitable — or at the very least, imminent.
Read morePeter Jackson Says ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ Was Inspired by ‘Joker’
Jackson said he and longtime partner Fran Walsh found inspiration from an unusual source to bring “The Hunt for Gollum” to life: Todd Phillips’ “Joker.”
Read moreWill Smith and David Gordon Green Team for ‘Supermax’ at Amazon/MGM, Skipping Theaters for Streaming
What an odd actor/director duo. David Gordon Green, once an indie darling and later a Blumhouse IP hitmaker, has decided to team up with Will Smith on the action-thriller “Supermax,”
Read moreCatherine Breillat to Direct ‘The German Cousin’ — 2027 Shoot Planned
It seems Breillat, 77, isn’t done yet. She’s preparing her next feature, “The German Cousin,” an adaptation of Georges Simenon’s 1939 novel “The Krull House.” A 2027 shoot is planned.
Read moreRuben Östlund Just Made a Documentary About Chasing a Third Palme d’Or
Östlund hasn’t been shy about stating that “the goal with the next film is to win another [Palme d’Or],” which would mark the first time in history that a director has accomplished that feat.
Read moreRobert Rodriguez to Direct Jessica Alba and Michael Peña in New Thriller ‘Incognito’
It does sound like Robert Rodriguez has a new film brewing. This one is titled “Incognito” and is set to star Jessica Alba and Michael Peña. A fall production in Austin is being eyed.
Read moreDavid Ayer’s ‘Heart of the Beast,’ Starring Brad Pitt, Sets September 25 Release Date
David Ayer’s Heart of the Beast, starring Brad Pitt, will come to theaters this fall, according to the studio. The film has been tested multiple times in recent months.
Read more‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Is About Jane Schoenbrun’s Struggle to Achieve Orgasm [Cannes]
The film circles around the agony of being trapped inside one’s own body while craving the kind of instinctive surrender everyone else seems capable of.
Read moreAng Lee’s ‘Gold Mountain’ Begins Filming — With Chedi Chang, Sophia Xu, Yao, Zine Tseng, and Owen Teague
Set during the dying embers of the American Gold Rush, “Gold Mountain” tells the story of two orphaned Chinese American immigrants navigating a brutal, unforgiving Western frontier.
Read moreM. Night Shyamalan Says ‘Remain’ is “The Highest-Testing Movie of My Career”
That’s fairly impressive, if true, considering Shyamalan’s track record includes major box-office hits like “The Sixth Sense” and “Signs.” Then again, test reactions don’t always equate to mainstream success
Read moreTravis Knight’s ‘Wildwood’ Trailer Showcases Stunning Stop-Motion Film
Last week, I mentioned how Brad Bird’s “Ray Gunn” is probably the most anticipated animated film of 2026. Here’s the runner-up.
Read moreTony Gilroy’s ‘Behemoth!’ Starring Pedro Pascal, Screens to Positive Reactions, and Bold Musical Structure
There’s only a handful of films premiering this fall that seem loaded with potential. I’m thinking Alejandro Iñárritu’s “Digger,” David Fincher’s ‘Cliff Booth,’ Joel Coen’s “Jack of Spades” and this one …
Read more‘Butterfly Jam’: Kantemir Balagov’s Long-Awaited Return Is a Shaky, Directionless Misfire [Cannes]
Balagov’s English debut is somewhat of a disaster: a disjointed, shaky-cam melodrama that tries—and fails—to grapple with its themes. It’s forgettable, losing steam almost immediately.
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