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Pulling in $26.3M domestically, the film is closing in on becoming the third highest-grossing video game adaptation of all time, sitting at $106M. Internationally the film starring Ben Schwartz and James Marsden pulled in a strong $38.3M, lofting its overall global standing to over $200M. Nudged into second is 20th Century’s new release “The Call of the Wild”. The adventure flick starring the legendary Harrison Ford managed around $25M for its three-day debut, and around $15M internationally....

There was mass confusion about the runtime for a month now. So what was it? 102 minutes (as per IMDB) or 128 minutes (as per AMC)? 133 it is. This would mean that we’re in for a lot of hours at movie theatres this holiday season: “Nightmare Alley” 139 minutes“Don’t Look Up” 145 minutes“House of Gucci” 150 minutes“Licorice Pizza” 133 minutes “West Side Story” doesn’t have a runtime, but, purely based on the play and 1961 original, that one could easily go past the 2 and a half hour mark....

A new film from David Lowery has just begun filming. The project is said to be a “spiritual sequel” to “The Green Knight.” I have no further details at this time, but it goes by the title of “The Oak Thorn & The Old Rose of Love.” A24 haven’t elaborated further. Speculation is that this is an adaptation of Michael J. Sullivan’s medieval fantasy novel “The Rose and The Thorn,” but that has yet to be confirmed either....

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“They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead” is an attempt to dissect the director’s controversial and mysterious personality, as well as to explain the experimental style in which Welles worked with in the ’70s and ’80s. Neville’s 98-minute doc is a cinephile’s dream and has its focus centered on some of the unfinished films, which fell apart and were never completed during the course of Welles’ twilight years, including the aforementioned ‘Other Side....

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Linda Hamilton returns as Sarah Connor, while Arnold Schwarzenegger reprises his role as the Terminator. Added into the mix are Mackenzie Davis, Gabriel Luna, Natalia Reyes, and Diego Boneta. “Deadpool” director Tim Miller takes over James Cameron’s mantle, even though Cameron is credited as producer. but no doubt had a major say in the creative process. “Terminator: Dark Fate” is actually being compared to “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” in that it is Cameron and Miller hitting the reset button and going back-to-the-basics....

What’s happening in France is quite remarkable. Having reopened its theaters on June 22, the country managed to sell 850,000 and 900,000 admissions through Sunday [via Variety], with the million tickets sold mark set to be hit on Tuesday. It’s roughly 50% less than an average week in June, but considering there are no new releases being screened, only 60% of theaters have reopened and fears of a second wave of COVID-19, it’s an “outstanding result that is beyond our most optimistic forecast,” said Eric Marti at Comscore France....

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The prevalence of streaming has clearly changed viewing habits, increasing convenience, flexibility, and value for audiences. And with ultra-high definition at home, and technology like big screen 4K televisions and powerful, affordable soundbars offering cinema-like surround sound, there’s also less distinction, certainly for casual viewers, between the home and theatrical experience. With major studios now even enjoying financial success debuting their big releases on platforms like Netflix and Disney+, streaming has become a critical part of release strategy....

It’s not that PTA’s film is mediocre (it’s very good), but it’s not even close to matching his very best work. The central romance is very sweet and both leads are marvellously natural. However, there are so many detours in this movie that it’s bound to isolate a lot of audiences and voters. Anderson didn’t make this movie to get Oscars and bless him for that. In a year of American cinema that felt compromised by marketing and adhering to mainstream constraints, PTA is one of the few filmmakers fully following his own muse-like creativity....

They do note that Todd Phillips’ ‘Joker’ movie may very well be making an appearance on fall film festival circuit: As first mentioned on WoR, Roman Polanski’s latest film is being eyed by Venice head Alberto Barbera: A new Noah Baumbach movie is always cause for celebration: The article goes on to note the obvious titles (if you read this site) that may make the jump to Venice such as Benedict Andrews’ “Against All Enemies,” Tom Harper’s “The Aeronauts,” James Gray’s “Ad Astra,” James Mangold’s “Ford v Ferrari,” Taika Waititi’s “Jojo Rabbit,” and Pablo Larrain’s “Ema....

Mangold confirmed on Twitter that it is now called “A Complete Unknowm.” This new title is taken from a lyric in Dylan’s most famous song “Like A Rolling Stone.” The Dylan biopic had been greenlit by Fox Searchlight during the pandemic. Then, a Collider interview, in late 2021, with cinematographer Phedon Papamichael, claimed the film got shelved. However, Chalamet mentioned last month that the project was back on and “coming soon....

My understanding then was that Nichols coming into this franchise basically meant that opportunities to make personal arthouse films were scarce. The director of “Midnight Special,” “Take Shelter,” “Mud,” and “Loving,” surely deserved better than this. Finally, Nichols has left the franchise amicably, parting with the project in favor of working on another untitled science-fiction project from Paramount. Great news. Contribute Hire me Advertise Donate Team Contact Privacy Policy

Fact of the matter is that Hogg has a very niche following and “The Eternal Daughter,” which I saw at TIFF, is really a nothingburger of a film. Well-crafted, sometimes eloquent, but amounting to absolutely nothing in the end. A trailer was released by A24 this morning. Hogg’s cinema is most definitely for acquired tastes. I’m more inclined to like her earlier stuff, like “Exhibition,” and “Archipelago,” but she really broke through with the ‘Souvenir’ movies — that second one was quite good, actually....

Smollett’s legal team issued a defiant statement on Thursday, right after the “Empire” actor paid his $ 100,000 bail and went back to work on the set of his hit TV show “Empire.” “Today we witnessed an organized law enforcement spectacle that has no place in the American legal system. The presumption of innocence, a bedrock in the search for justice, was trampled upon at the expense of Mr. Smollett and notably, on the eve of a Mayoral election....

My first reaction: Are you kidding me? It’s been a very strong year for female performances. Some of the actresses that deserved the Best Actress award instead included Olivia Colman, Alana Haim, Penelope Cruz, Jodie Comer, Jessica Chastain, Renate Reinsve, Tessa Thompson and, even if I’m no fan of her movie, Kristen Stewart. Choosing Lady Gaga over these talented actresses is a total travesty on the part of NY critics....

Just eleven days ago, Vanity Fair writer Anthony Breznican posted a piece titled “Little Women Has a Little Man Problem,” and, less than a week after that, former New York Times film critic Janet Maslin tweeted that “the Little Women problem with men is very real.” And now, just this morning, a New York Times piece on this same subject titled “Men Are Dismissing Little Women — What a Surprise....

She is now set to direct her own life story. According to The Ankler’s Jeff Sneider, Madonna is going to direct a movie about her own life, co-written with Diablo Cody. Rumored actresses to take on the role include Julia Garner, Florence Pugh, and two unnamed “Euphoria” actresses. Why would Universal run the risk of financing Madonna directing a movie about herself which she’s also written? Maybe because the singer gave them an ultimatum: it’s my way or the highway....