Gary Oldman (61 years of age) is set to play 44-year-old Mankiewicz. The film could very well be released in 2020. Response from from Orson Welles biographer Joe McBride [via HE]: “David Fincher is a good director, but I fear this will be more of the shameless PaulineKael/Ben Mankiewicz BS. “Robert Carringer definitively refuted her by doing the actual research she neglected to do, i.e., reading the seven drafts of the Citizen Kane screenplay....

David Lynch seems to be of the same mindset. Speaking to Vice, Lynch began by talking about his life-long obsession with Transcendental Meditation and also how he’s making new light fixtures at his home. However, when the subject turns to the pandemic’s effect on the future, the legendary filmmaker remains an optimist and believes that, when all is said and done, the pandemic would have brought more kindness to the world: “For some reason, we were going down the wrong path and Mother Nature just said, ‘Enough already, we’ve got to stop everything,’” Lynch said about the coronavirus outbreak....

This is all fine and dandy, but the reviews from critics were the complete oppoite. The movie has a mediocre 62% on Rotten Tomatoes (based on 320 reviews). And so, despite the objections of MANY critics when it comes to the film’s treatment of Mercury’s sexuality, not to mention director Bryan Singer being a #MeToo poster boy, audiences are going nuts for it. You see, if you go beyond our online bubble and speak to people that don’t invest their time on social media and, for that matter, aren’t all that interested in it, and that is the majority of America, you will find the movie has won America’s hearts....

Regardless, there is absolutely no reason to not anticipate a new work from Farhadi and, according to Deadline, it’s coming much sooner than previously thought. The two-time Oscar winner is heading into production on a new film titled “A Hero” which has its eyes set for a Cannes 2021 bow: Plot details are being kept under wraps on the film, which marks a return to Iran and his native language....

Critics have generally been kind to me over the years, and part of the gig is that you don’t get to pick and choose when you get to listen.” Mr. Fogelman, you are sadly mistaken thinking that just because television critics and audiences have resorted to liking your mawkish melodramatics, that sophisticated-minded film enthusiasts will jump onboard as well. It’s not about film critics being cynical, it’s about our tastes being more refined than your token network TV crowd....

“I’ve read the reviews. I agree with them,” says Cullen in a new interview with THR. He later added, “There’s a reason why they said that Amis’ book was unadaptable.” “London Fields,” which stars Billy Bob Thornton, Amber Heard, and Jim Sturgess, was supposed to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. However, a dispute between Cullen and the producers and studio resulted in the film being pulled before the premiere....

It’ll take time for the industry to catch up to inclusive filmmaking, despite all that, yeah, count me as disappointed that Eliza Hittman, Kelly Reinhardt and Kitty Green aren’t part of the current awards chatter, they made great films this past year. The Directors Guild of America has existed for over 70 years. In that seven-decade span, only five women were ever nominated in the Feature Film category; Lina Wertmüller (“Seven Beauties”), Barbra Streisand (“The Prince of Tides”), Kathryn Bigelow twice (“The Hurt Locker,” and “Zero Dark Thirty), Sofia Coppola (“Lost in Translation”) and Greta Gerwig (“Lady Bird”)....

Director Edgar Wright knows that and decided to provide an extensive list of his favorite comedies during these tough times. The “Baby Driver” director posted the list on Letterboxd and I agree with most of these choices (what are “Mistress America” and “They Came Together” even doing on this list?) Wright wrote an introduction to the list, stating, “To get you through these tough times, please enjoy a generous helping of SOME of my favorite screen comedies that I’ve enjoyed over the years....

According to Louise Vesth, of Zentropa, Von Trier wants “Kingdom Exodus” to screen at Venice. If this newly released clip is any indication, it’ll be a spooky affair. “Kingdom Exodus” follows sleepwalker Karen (Bodil Jørgensen) who, one night, while sound asleep, wanders in the dark and finds herself inexplicably outside the hospital. She seeks to find answers to a never-ending set of unresolved questions. The series will consist of five 60 minute episodes....

And so, here we are, ‘tis the end of the road for most of us film critics, as only Sam Mendes’ “1917” is left to be screened (unless you want to count J.J. Abrams’ “The Rise of Skywalker”) and Eastwood has, somewhat, entered the awards fray with “‘Jewell.’ Of note: Eastwood hasn’t really had a major critical hit since 2006’s “Letters From Iwo Jima.” Don’t ask me why since I thought some of the ensuing movies he released afterwards were very worthy additions to the Eastwood canon (“Gran Torino....

Now Hackman, 91-years-old, is living somewhere in New Mexico, and riding his bike daily. I don’t believe ‘Mooseport’ was the direct reason that led to his retirement, but let the conspiracy theories begin. I’m mentioning Hackman because he just gave his first interview in over a decade to the New York Post, this in relation to the 50th anniversary of “The French Connection.” His retirement isn’t mentioned, but the best tidbit I got out of the interview was how Hackman hasn’t seen the 1972 classic since “the first screening in a dark, tiny viewing room in a post-production company’s facility 50 years ago....

Of course, George Lucas does not agree with the critics who have bashed these prequels. The writer-director says in the new book “The Star Wars Archives 1999-2005” that such complaints miss the entire style of the space franchise. (via NME) Watching “The Phantom Menace” in a theater for the first time, back in the summer of 1999, was one of the most painful cinematic experiences I’ve ever had to endure....

With that said, even she knows that “Barbie” is a risk. I mean, Amy Schumer, of all people, dropped out because of her “busy schedule.” Gerwig took over, penned the screenplay with partner Baumbach, and cast Margot Robbie/Ryan gosling in the lead roles. Gerwig is scared of “Barbie.” “It was terrifying,” Gerwig told Dua Lipa when she guested on her podcast on Friday “I think there’s something about starting from that place where it’s like, ‘Well, anything is possible!...

What are my two cents on this whole Weinstein “saga”? Everyone in Hollywood knew about this. They may not have known the scope of Weinstein’s perversion — could anybody, save for maybe his closest aides, grasp the systemic nature of this? But those fuckers KNEW A LOT. They all just felt it was the price of entrance to the ball, to Harvey’s party. Harvey was the biggest and the meanest SOB around, and he could make or break you....

The first “Avatar” is the highest-grossing picture of all time worldwide, and one would think that the sequel would also make a lot of money come this December. However, you’d be a fool to think it’ll match the original film’s intake. Fact of the matter is that “Avatar” was released 13 years ago and the cinematic landscape has dramatically changed since then; people’s tastes are different and the pandemic has shape-shifted the whole industry....

Cameron’s “Avatar” was released in 2009 and became the all-time box-office champ (until “Avengers: Endgame" dethroned it just last year). When Cameron announced that four sequels would follow, many people were bewildered — you see, even if “Avatar” broke box-office records left and right, over the last decade, it hasn’t really aged well. Its “Dances With Wolves” meets “Pocahontas” storyline didn’t feel fresh, in fact, the real reason why it became such a monstrous success was due to Cameron’s groundbreaking use of 3D technology in the film....

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Momoa is now confident that Cavill would not be leaving the DCEU. When asked if Cavill was done with the role, Momoa said, “He’s absolutely not.” He continued, “He loves the character and he’s not [leaving]. 100%.” “Aquaman” hits theaters on December 21. Contribute Hire me Advertise Donate Team Contact Privacy Policy

Douglas had his big break at age 33 in 1949’s “Champion” and then the legendary Douglas Sr. streak commenced with the likes of 1951’s “Ace in the Hole,” 1956’s “Lust for Life” 1957’s “Paths of Glory,” and 1960’s “Spartacus.” His four biggest cinematic achievements. Married for 63 years to Anne Buydens, he was also the father of four sons, including actor Michael Douglas. Douglas was also an influential voice in ending the Hollywood Blacklist of the 1950s through his support of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo....

A seven-month shoot for the 78-year-old Scorsese does sound quite taxing. Alas, he’s now off to the editing room, with the legendary Thelma Schoonmaker, for what will likely be another 6 or so months of editing. The film is an adaptation of David Grann’s grisly murder-mystery novel, is set to star Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. The screenplay, written by Eric Roth, takes place in 1920s Oklahoma and tells the story of a corrupt FBI investigation on Osage Indians who suddenly start to get murdered....

McQueen spoke to BuzzFeed about the scene, stating that he tried to “amplify a mixed-race couple kissing in a way that their tongues onscreen is the first image. If you saw it in the street you wouldn’t think twice of it but somehow on the big screen it sort of amplifies and magnetizes what that is.” “Widows” star Michelle Rodriguez hasn’t forgotten about that scene and actually defended Neeson by saying: “It’s all fuckin’ bullshit....