CinemaCon Analysis The important part about this part of the year when it comes to the film slate is starting to modify one’s expectations of what is expected to be released in the future and, in some instances, what...
Opening May 30th. THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, a film by Wes Anderson. Starring: Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Liesl, his daughter/a nun; Michael Cera as Bjorn, their tutor. With:...
Tom Cruise is the best kind of movie star. He keeps the politics out of it. He delivers, every single time. He knows his role in the film industry and among fans. He’s back with the second part of...
If I could sum up what looks like the Oscar race in 2026, I might describe it this way: Strong Women and Haphazard Men That seems to be the theme of Hollywood, too. I guess haphazard is a slight...
If you look at what is happening in politics, you’ll understand what is happening in Hollywood. These things are connected. I won’t talk about politics too much, but just to say, if you macro out, you can see what...
On April Fool’s Day, the news broke on The Playlist that David Fincher would direct a Cliff Booth sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollwood, with Leonardo DiCaprio returning in a supporting role. Turns out it’s true! The...
Val Kilmer lost his voice to throat cancer. He was, by all account, a beautiful man and a talented actor. But, according to him, he was too outspoken and that got him blacklisted by Hollywood. He couldn’t work for...
In 1991, Oliver Stone’s JFK was nominated for: I wasn’t much of a fan when the film came out, but over the years I’ve come to appreciate so much of it. The thing I love most is Kevin Costner’s...
It sure is quiet when it comes to the film industry and notable projects, with many holding their breath until CinemaCon reveals more information regarding what 2025 will have in store. Nevertheless, this doesn’t stop people from jotting down...
I thought it might be fun (okay, not fun) to do a quick check on the stats in the major categories to see how last year ended up lining up, going back to 2009, when the expanded ballot began....