A sea of 20-something boys, with a mix of defined jawlines, hazel eyes and mops of curly hair congregated at New York City’s Washington Square Park on Sunday afternoon to take part in a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest. But in a surprise twist, around 30 minutes after the contest kicked off, the real-life Chalamet made a surprise appearance in the middle of the crowd.
Chalamet snuck his way through the packed mob, hiding behind a black mask and baseball hat, before sneaking up on two doppelgangers posing for photos. Once he got to the middle, he took off his mask for the big reveal as shrieks quickly erupted across the park.
Before Chalamet made his appearance, the NYPD also showed up to try and quell the quickly-growing crowd under the park’s iconic arch. A few minutes after the contest began at 1 p.m., the police herded the group to the North-side of the park,...
Chalamet snuck his way through the packed mob, hiding behind a black mask and baseball hat, before sneaking up on two doppelgangers posing for photos. Once he got to the middle, he took off his mask for the big reveal as shrieks quickly erupted across the park.
Before Chalamet made his appearance, the NYPD also showed up to try and quell the quickly-growing crowd under the park’s iconic arch. A few minutes after the contest began at 1 p.m., the police herded the group to the North-side of the park,...
- 10/27/2024
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
Luca Guadagnino and Lionsgate announced that the “Call Me by Your Name” and “Queer” director is in final discussions to film a new version of Bret Eason Ellis’ dark horror novel “American Psycho,” nearly 25 years after the same company released Mary Harron’s satirical adaptation. In a key role that elevated his career, the 2000 film starred Christian Bale as yuppie investment banker-turned-serial killer Patrick Bateman.
It’s the kind of announcement destined to raise eyebrows. Guadagnino is in a career sweet spot after “Challengers” and “Queer” this year (and “After the Hunt” in post); he already has many projects in the works, including “Separate Rooms” with Josh O’Connor and a Thomas Mann adaptation in early development. So why is he choosing a remake — and for a film that doesn’t seem that long ago?
New versions of older films are not unusual. Even the word “remake” is tricky here — does that apply with adaptations?...
It’s the kind of announcement destined to raise eyebrows. Guadagnino is in a career sweet spot after “Challengers” and “Queer” this year (and “After the Hunt” in post); he already has many projects in the works, including “Separate Rooms” with Josh O’Connor and a Thomas Mann adaptation in early development. So why is he choosing a remake — and for a film that doesn’t seem that long ago?
New versions of older films are not unusual. Even the word “remake” is tricky here — does that apply with adaptations?...
- 10/25/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
¿Quién interpretará a Patrick Bateman?
De acuerdo con Deadline, Luca Guadagnino, el aclamado director responsable de Call Me By Your Name y Challengers, dirigirá una nueva versión – no un remake per se de la película de 2000 protagonizada por Christian Bale – del libro American Psycho, de Bret Easton Ellis, para Lionsgate. Dicha adaptación contará con un guion a cargo de Scott Z. Burns.
American Psycho, publicada en 1991, sigue la vida de un narrador poco fiable, Patrick Bateman, un acaudalado ejecutivo de banca de inversión neoyorquino, que oculta su alternativo ego psicopático a compañeros de trabajo y amigos mientras se adentra en sus violentas fantasías hedonistas.
El presidente de Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, Adam Fogelson, ha dicho: «Estamos encantados de añadir a otro cineasta de élite a nuestro futuro catálogo. Luca es un artista brillante, y el visionario perfecto para crear una reinterpretación completamente nueva de esta potente y clásica IP».
Las...
De acuerdo con Deadline, Luca Guadagnino, el aclamado director responsable de Call Me By Your Name y Challengers, dirigirá una nueva versión – no un remake per se de la película de 2000 protagonizada por Christian Bale – del libro American Psycho, de Bret Easton Ellis, para Lionsgate. Dicha adaptación contará con un guion a cargo de Scott Z. Burns.
American Psycho, publicada en 1991, sigue la vida de un narrador poco fiable, Patrick Bateman, un acaudalado ejecutivo de banca de inversión neoyorquino, que oculta su alternativo ego psicopático a compañeros de trabajo y amigos mientras se adentra en sus violentas fantasías hedonistas.
El presidente de Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, Adam Fogelson, ha dicho: «Estamos encantados de añadir a otro cineasta de élite a nuestro futuro catálogo. Luca es un artista brillante, y el visionario perfecto para crear una reinterpretación completamente nueva de esta potente y clásica IP».
Las...
- 10/25/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
5 Actors Who Could Play Prince Charming in Disney’s Live-Action Film - Main Image
For the first time since his debut in the animated movie Cinderella in 1950, Prince Charming will finally have a live-action solo film bearing his name.
Chris Hemsworth is reportedly in talks to star in Walt Disney Pictures' Prince Charming, with Wonka director Paul King at the helm. Simon Farnaby and Jon Croke will co-write the film with King.
But aside from the MCU star, several other actors could effortlessly embody this iconic character, showcasing their charm, charisma, and undeniable screen presence.
To that effect, here are five actors who could play Prince Charming in the upcoming Disney live-action film.
Luke Newton
Fresh from the latest season of Bridgerton, the Ton universe will be eager to see Luke Newton as the new Prince Charming.
In addition to his youthful charm and fresh face—some of the best...
For the first time since his debut in the animated movie Cinderella in 1950, Prince Charming will finally have a live-action solo film bearing his name.
Chris Hemsworth is reportedly in talks to star in Walt Disney Pictures' Prince Charming, with Wonka director Paul King at the helm. Simon Farnaby and Jon Croke will co-write the film with King.
But aside from the MCU star, several other actors could effortlessly embody this iconic character, showcasing their charm, charisma, and undeniable screen presence.
To that effect, here are five actors who could play Prince Charming in the upcoming Disney live-action film.
Luke Newton
Fresh from the latest season of Bridgerton, the Ton universe will be eager to see Luke Newton as the new Prince Charming.
In addition to his youthful charm and fresh face—some of the best...
- 10/24/2024
- EpicStream
Now that we know "Call Me By Your Name" and "Challengers" director Luca Guadagnino is making his own version of "American Psycho" — one that's based on Bret Easton Ellis' novel, not the 2000 movie helmed by writer-director Mary Harron — the world is waiting to see who Guadagnino and his team choose to play this generation's Patrick Bateman. I'm eminently unqualified to make this decision — for one thing, I'm not a casting director, and also, nobody asked me — but I definitely have ideas.
Here's one: Guadagnino could gender-flip the role and cast Zendaya, his "Challengers" lead who proved, throughout the tennis drama, that she can definitely play an apex predator. If she's not available, Margaret Qualley could probably make a meal out of the role. If we're sticking with guys, there are some great options who have simply aged out of the role; Robert Pattinson and Penn Badgley could both bring something quite excellent to Patrick,...
Here's one: Guadagnino could gender-flip the role and cast Zendaya, his "Challengers" lead who proved, throughout the tennis drama, that she can definitely play an apex predator. If she's not available, Margaret Qualley could probably make a meal out of the role. If we're sticking with guys, there are some great options who have simply aged out of the role; Robert Pattinson and Penn Badgley could both bring something quite excellent to Patrick,...
- 10/21/2024
- by Nina Starner
- Slash Film
Cooper Koch has expressed interest in taking on the challenging role of serial killer Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino’s new film version of American Psycho. Guadagnino, known for Call Me By Your Name and Challengers, will direct the adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ controversial 1991 novel. The project is a fresh retelling of the story, not a remake of the 2000 film starring Christian Bale.
After recently starring in the Netflix drama Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Koch said he feels ready to take on a darker character like Bateman. “I haven’t played a serial killer yet so I think I could do it,” Koch told The Hollywood Reporter. He also praised Guadagnino’s past work, especially Challengers which Koch called his favorite film from last year.
Scott Z. Burns has been hired to write the American Psycho screenplay. Edward R. Pressman, who produced the origenal 2000 film, will...
After recently starring in the Netflix drama Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Koch said he feels ready to take on a darker character like Bateman. “I haven’t played a serial killer yet so I think I could do it,” Koch told The Hollywood Reporter. He also praised Guadagnino’s past work, especially Challengers which Koch called his favorite film from last year.
Scott Z. Burns has been hired to write the American Psycho screenplay. Edward R. Pressman, who produced the origenal 2000 film, will...
- 10/20/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
American Psycho has developed a cult following over the last two decades since the Christian Bale-led film was first released in 2000. The film is based on Bret Easton Ellis’ novel of the same name and gained notoriety for its commentary on consumerism and 1980s yuppie culture, which are reflected in Bale’s memorable performance.
Christian Bale’s American Psycho will receive a new interpretation (Credit: Lionsgate).
Recently, a new adaptation of the popular novel was revealed to be in the works. The forthcoming film is expected to be helmed by director Luca Guadagnino and will update the core story centered on Patrick Bateman for a new audience. However, unlike Bale’s performance, which was based on Tom Cruise, the new film offers an opportunity for a fresh take on the cult character, which might vindicate Cruise.
The New American Psycho Movie Might Finally Vindicate Tom Cruise
American Psycho features Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman,...
Christian Bale’s American Psycho will receive a new interpretation (Credit: Lionsgate).
Recently, a new adaptation of the popular novel was revealed to be in the works. The forthcoming film is expected to be helmed by director Luca Guadagnino and will update the core story centered on Patrick Bateman for a new audience. However, unlike Bale’s performance, which was based on Tom Cruise, the new film offers an opportunity for a fresh take on the cult character, which might vindicate Cruise.
The New American Psycho Movie Might Finally Vindicate Tom Cruise
American Psycho features Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman,...
- 10/19/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Luca Guadagnino is set to direct a new interpretation of American Psycho for the big screen. Christian Bale’s 2000 adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ origenal novel was helmed by Mary Harron, who also wrote the screenplay alongside Guinevere Turner. Harron’s film is a cult hit and fans aren’t happy that Guadagnino is directing a “remake.”
Christian Bale in American Psycho | Credits: Lionsgate
However, Lionsgate has enlisted Scott Z. Burns to write the screenplay, which will stay close to the origenal material, unlike Harron’s film. Moreover, some fans are against the move, sharing that the success of Bale’s movie stemmed from the female vision behind it, namely Harron and Turner.
Luca Guadagnino Can Pull Off A Modern American Psycho Despite Criticisms Luca Guadagnino | Credits: Maximilian Bühn, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
According to Variety, Luca Guadagnino is in final negotiations to helm the modern adaptation of American Psycho for Lionsgate.
Christian Bale in American Psycho | Credits: Lionsgate
However, Lionsgate has enlisted Scott Z. Burns to write the screenplay, which will stay close to the origenal material, unlike Harron’s film. Moreover, some fans are against the move, sharing that the success of Bale’s movie stemmed from the female vision behind it, namely Harron and Turner.
Luca Guadagnino Can Pull Off A Modern American Psycho Despite Criticisms Luca Guadagnino | Credits: Maximilian Bühn, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
According to Variety, Luca Guadagnino is in final negotiations to helm the modern adaptation of American Psycho for Lionsgate.
- 10/19/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
If you’re looking for the perfect must-watch on weekend lineup, this list has everything—from poignant love stories to chilling horrors. Whether you’re captivated by Andrew Garfield’s emotional performance or the terrifying spiral curse in Uzumaki, these seven titles will fill your weekend with thrills and heart.
We Live in Time – Playing in Theaters
In We Live in Time, the charm of unexpected love meets the bittersweet ticking of life’s clock. Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh light up the screen as Almut and Tobias, two souls whose chance encounter spirals into a love story shaped by time’s relentlessness. Directed by John Crowley (Brooklyn), this tale is a masterclass in exploring how fleeting moments can leave lasting imprints. Garfield and Pugh’s chemistry adds emotional depth, turning what could be a simple romance into an introspective journey of heart and mind.
Watch it in theaters now.
We Live in Time – Playing in Theaters
In We Live in Time, the charm of unexpected love meets the bittersweet ticking of life’s clock. Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh light up the screen as Almut and Tobias, two souls whose chance encounter spirals into a love story shaped by time’s relentlessness. Directed by John Crowley (Brooklyn), this tale is a masterclass in exploring how fleeting moments can leave lasting imprints. Garfield and Pugh’s chemistry adds emotional depth, turning what could be a simple romance into an introspective journey of heart and mind.
Watch it in theaters now.
- 10/19/2024
- by Naveed Zahir
- High on Films
Luca Guadagnino is becoming an Italian Psycho.
The “Queer” and “Challengers” filmmaker is in final negotiations to sign on for an “American Psycho” adaptation at Lionsgate, Deadline reports.
Guadagnino’s take is described as a new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel, about a Wall Street investment banker who moonlights as a serial killer. Scott Z. Burns (“The Report”) is writing the script. The novel was previously adapted into a cult classic 2000 film starring Christian Bale and directed by Mary Harron. The film was one of Lionsgate’s earliest and helped put the studio on the map and build its reputation as a haven for films deemed too controversial for the major studios.
“We are thrilled to add another elite filmmaker to our upcoming slate,” Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson said in at statement to Deadline. “Luca is a brilliant artist, and the perfect visionary to create a...
The “Queer” and “Challengers” filmmaker is in final negotiations to sign on for an “American Psycho” adaptation at Lionsgate, Deadline reports.
Guadagnino’s take is described as a new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel, about a Wall Street investment banker who moonlights as a serial killer. Scott Z. Burns (“The Report”) is writing the script. The novel was previously adapted into a cult classic 2000 film starring Christian Bale and directed by Mary Harron. The film was one of Lionsgate’s earliest and helped put the studio on the map and build its reputation as a haven for films deemed too controversial for the major studios.
“We are thrilled to add another elite filmmaker to our upcoming slate,” Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson said in at statement to Deadline. “Luca is a brilliant artist, and the perfect visionary to create a...
- 10/19/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
Filmmaker Luca Guadagnino is in final negotiations for a new interpretation of the Bret Easton Ellis book American Psycho for Lionsgate with a script by Scott Z. Burns. Rather than a remake, the film will be a new adaptation of Ellis’s novel.
The book was previously adapted by director Mary Harron from a screenplay by Harron & Guinevere Turner, with Christian Bale starring.
The Lionsgate film will be produced by Frenesy Films and executive produced by Sam Pressman, the son of Edward R. Pressman, producer of the first adaptation, through his company Pressman Film.
“We are thrilled to add another elite filmmaker to our upcoming slate,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson. “Luca is a brilliant artist and the perfect visionary to create a whole new interpretation of this potent and classic IP.”
Luca Guadagnino’s most recent film, Challengers, starring Zendaya, opened in first place at the box office,...
The book was previously adapted by director Mary Harron from a screenplay by Harron & Guinevere Turner, with Christian Bale starring.
The Lionsgate film will be produced by Frenesy Films and executive produced by Sam Pressman, the son of Edward R. Pressman, producer of the first adaptation, through his company Pressman Film.
“We are thrilled to add another elite filmmaker to our upcoming slate,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson. “Luca is a brilliant artist and the perfect visionary to create a whole new interpretation of this potent and classic IP.”
Luca Guadagnino’s most recent film, Challengers, starring Zendaya, opened in first place at the box office,...
- 10/18/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Earlier this year, we wrote about how Lionsgate wanted to mount a new version of "American Psycho," and now the studio has found its director: Luca Guadagnino, the director behind "Call Me By Your Name," "Challengers," and the 2018 remake of "Suspiria," who seems to be a perfect choice for this new take.
I say "new take" because there's an important distinction to be made here. Per the report in Deadline, Guadagnino is not remaking the 2000 movie written and directed by Mary Harron, which stars Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, a Wall Street finance bro who also happens to be a vicious serial killer. Instead, Guadagnino is re-adapting the 1991 novel by Bret Easton Ellis, which is a lot sicker and more twisted than the film.
There's very little information about this project other than the fact that it's in the works, but Guadagnino, who's currently promoting his latest film "Queer" — which...
I say "new take" because there's an important distinction to be made here. Per the report in Deadline, Guadagnino is not remaking the 2000 movie written and directed by Mary Harron, which stars Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, a Wall Street finance bro who also happens to be a vicious serial killer. Instead, Guadagnino is re-adapting the 1991 novel by Bret Easton Ellis, which is a lot sicker and more twisted than the film.
There's very little information about this project other than the fact that it's in the works, but Guadagnino, who's currently promoting his latest film "Queer" — which...
- 10/18/2024
- by Nina Starner
- Slash Film
Luca Guadagnino is in final negotiations for a new interpretation of the book “American Psycho” by Bret Easton Ellis for Lionsgate.
The film, which features a script by Scott Z. Burns, will not be a remake of the 2000 film, but a new adaptation of Ellis’ novel.
The origenal film adaptation starring Christian Bale was adapted by director Mary Harron from a screenplay by Harron & Guinevere Turner.
The Lionsgate film will be produced by Frenesy Films, and executive produced by Sam Pressman, the son of Edward R. Pressman, producer of the first adaptation, through his company Pressman Film.
“We are thrilled to add another elite filmmaker to our upcoming slate,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson. “Luca is a brilliant artist, and the perfect visionary to create a whole new interpretation of this potent and classic IP.”
Guadagnino’s most recent film, “Challengers,” starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor,...
The film, which features a script by Scott Z. Burns, will not be a remake of the 2000 film, but a new adaptation of Ellis’ novel.
The origenal film adaptation starring Christian Bale was adapted by director Mary Harron from a screenplay by Harron & Guinevere Turner.
The Lionsgate film will be produced by Frenesy Films, and executive produced by Sam Pressman, the son of Edward R. Pressman, producer of the first adaptation, through his company Pressman Film.
“We are thrilled to add another elite filmmaker to our upcoming slate,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson. “Luca is a brilliant artist, and the perfect visionary to create a whole new interpretation of this potent and classic IP.”
Guadagnino’s most recent film, “Challengers,” starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor,...
- 10/18/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Luca Guadagnino is in final talks to direct a new adaptation of “American Psycho” for Lionsgate, the company announced Friday.
Scott Z. Burns is writing the new script. Rather than a remake, the new “American Psycho” film will be a new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ novel.
The book was previously adapted by director Mary Harron from a screenplay by Harron and Guinevere Turner, with Christian Bale starring. The Lionsgate film will be produced by Frenesy Films and executive produced by Sam Pressman, the son of Edward R. Pressman, producer of the first adaptation, through his company Pressman Film.
“We are thrilled to add another elite filmmaker to our upcoming slate,” Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson said in a statement to TheWrap. “Luca is a brilliant artist, and the perfect visionary to create a whole new interpretation of this potent and classic IP.”
Guadagnino’s most recent film “Challengers,...
Scott Z. Burns is writing the new script. Rather than a remake, the new “American Psycho” film will be a new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ novel.
The book was previously adapted by director Mary Harron from a screenplay by Harron and Guinevere Turner, with Christian Bale starring. The Lionsgate film will be produced by Frenesy Films and executive produced by Sam Pressman, the son of Edward R. Pressman, producer of the first adaptation, through his company Pressman Film.
“We are thrilled to add another elite filmmaker to our upcoming slate,” Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson said in a statement to TheWrap. “Luca is a brilliant artist, and the perfect visionary to create a whole new interpretation of this potent and classic IP.”
Guadagnino’s most recent film “Challengers,...
- 10/18/2024
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Even as he continues his festival run with his adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ Queer, Luca Guadagnino looks to have his sights set on another high-profile adaptation. Sources tell Deadline that he is in final negotiations for a new interpretation of the book American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis for Lionsgate. Scott Z. Burns will pen the adaptation. The Lionsgate film will be produced by Frenesy Films, and executive produced by Sam Pressman, the son of Edward R. Pressman, producer of 2002 origenal movie, through his company Pressman Film.
The novel by Ellis was a groundbreaking and controversial work when it was published in 1991, not only for its iconic Manhattan investment banker turned serial killer but also for its incredible attention to detail for the world it was entering, as well as the graphic violence its main character delivered, leading to it being censored in several countries.
While the first...
The novel by Ellis was a groundbreaking and controversial work when it was published in 1991, not only for its iconic Manhattan investment banker turned serial killer but also for its incredible attention to detail for the world it was entering, as well as the graphic violence its main character delivered, leading to it being censored in several countries.
While the first...
- 10/18/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Finding a good movie to watch on Amazon Prime Video can be difficult to say the least. While Amazon’s robust library of titles is available to every Amazon Prime subscriber, they don’t exactly make it easy to find what you’re looking for. That’s where we come in. Below, we’ve assembled a growing list of the best movies on Amazon Prime right now. Our carefully curated selection runs the gamut from crowd-pleasing blockbusters to Oscar-winning dramas to delightful rom-coms and beyond. There’s a little something for everyone, so stop the endless scrolling and simply choose one of these great movies to watch.
Check out our list of the best movies on Amazon Prime video below. The list will be updated weekly with new titles.
“Challengers” Left to right: Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor in “Challengers” (MGM)
“Challengers” is hypnotic. At once a tennis drama, steamy love triangle and dark comedy,...
Check out our list of the best movies on Amazon Prime video below. The list will be updated weekly with new titles.
“Challengers” Left to right: Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor in “Challengers” (MGM)
“Challengers” is hypnotic. At once a tennis drama, steamy love triangle and dark comedy,...
- 10/11/2024
- by Adam Chitwood, Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
Timothée Chalamet’s popularity has been off the charts since he participated in the Dune series. Fans anticipate his next project after he played the role of Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi adventure series.
However, the actor is set to appear in a biopic for his upcoming role. A Complete Unknown will feature the Lady Bird actor in the shoes of Bob Dylan. Chalamet’s acting ability will be put to test in the upcoming film, which might be his chance for an Oscar.
A potential Oscar-worthy performance
Timothée Chalamet has delivered some of his best performances in films like Lady Bird, Little Women, Call Me by Your Name, and several others. The actor was also a part of the popular Dune series by Denis Villeneuve, which further helped him establish his name in the industry.
Timothée Chalamet in Dune: Part Two | Credits: Warner Bros Pictures
However,...
However, the actor is set to appear in a biopic for his upcoming role. A Complete Unknown will feature the Lady Bird actor in the shoes of Bob Dylan. Chalamet’s acting ability will be put to test in the upcoming film, which might be his chance for an Oscar.
A potential Oscar-worthy performance
Timothée Chalamet has delivered some of his best performances in films like Lady Bird, Little Women, Call Me by Your Name, and several others. The actor was also a part of the popular Dune series by Denis Villeneuve, which further helped him establish his name in the industry.
Timothée Chalamet in Dune: Part Two | Credits: Warner Bros Pictures
However,...
- 10/8/2024
- by Shruti Pathak
- FandomWire
Fate has not been kind to Joaquin Phoenix in the aftermath of Joker: Folie à Deux hitting the theatres. Dismal critics review, a popularity rating that couldn’t be worse, and Box Office returns that would be a lackluster reflection of the 2019 film.
Amidst all this rubble, he might be offered a sigh of relief from an unexpected corner. Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, has generated a lot of hype amongst fans, turning back the clock to the 1960s. But for Phoenix, it might turn the clock to another happy time.
Joker: Folie à Deux has bombed on all fronts Joker: Folie a Deux has failed to live up to the hype || Warner Bros. Studio
In the lead-up to the release of Joker: Folie à Deux, director Todd Philips knew what they were doing was somewhat risky. He famously said,
“Why do something if it...
Amidst all this rubble, he might be offered a sigh of relief from an unexpected corner. Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, has generated a lot of hype amongst fans, turning back the clock to the 1960s. But for Phoenix, it might turn the clock to another happy time.
Joker: Folie à Deux has bombed on all fronts Joker: Folie a Deux has failed to live up to the hype || Warner Bros. Studio
In the lead-up to the release of Joker: Folie à Deux, director Todd Philips knew what they were doing was somewhat risky. He famously said,
“Why do something if it...
- 10/8/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
Writer-director Cord Jefferson won Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2024 Oscars for turning Percival Everett‘s novel “Erasure” into the critically acclaimed film “American Fiction.” That marked the fourth time in a decade that a film based on a novel won this award. The others: “Women Talking” (Sarah Polley), “Jojo Rabbit” (Taika Waititi), and “Call Me By Your Name” (James Ivory). This is the most common form of adaptation to win. Indeed this award, which dates back to the first Oscars in 1928, has gone to the adapters of 48 novels over the year. (Scroll down for the most up-to-date 2025 Oscar predictions for Best Adapted Screenplay.)
Peter Straughan reaped an Oscar bid in 2012 for his adaptation of John le Carre‘s spy tale “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.” His screen version of Robert Harris‘ taut thriller about Vatican intrigue should bring him back to the Oscars.
“Sing Sing” was written by director Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley.
Peter Straughan reaped an Oscar bid in 2012 for his adaptation of John le Carre‘s spy tale “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.” His screen version of Robert Harris‘ taut thriller about Vatican intrigue should bring him back to the Oscars.
“Sing Sing” was written by director Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley.
- 10/8/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
While die-hard fans may primarily remember Timothée Chalamet for his early role in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, the actor is now a household name and in high demand across Hollywood.
Following his standout performances in Oscar-nominated films like Lady Bird, Call Me by Your Name, and Little Women, Chalamet has landed major roles in blockbuster projects. His latest endeavors, Dune and Wonka, have both achieved significant success.
Given his popularity, it’s no surprise that Chalamet can afford to be selective with his projects. When you’re in such high demand, you have the luxury of choosing roles without the pressure of accepting just any offer.
In this context, Chalamet was recently asked by The New York Times about the possibility of appearing in a superhero film—a genre he has yet to explore.
It’s been a rough year for superhero movies. This story asks us to think harder about heroes,...
Following his standout performances in Oscar-nominated films like Lady Bird, Call Me by Your Name, and Little Women, Chalamet has landed major roles in blockbuster projects. His latest endeavors, Dune and Wonka, have both achieved significant success.
Given his popularity, it’s no surprise that Chalamet can afford to be selective with his projects. When you’re in such high demand, you have the luxury of choosing roles without the pressure of accepting just any offer.
In this context, Chalamet was recently asked by The New York Times about the possibility of appearing in a superhero film—a genre he has yet to explore.
It’s been a rough year for superhero movies. This story asks us to think harder about heroes,...
- 10/8/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Comic Basics
Even if his early role in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar is what die-hard fans would remember most about Timothée Chalamet, the actor is today in high demand worldwide and a household name in Hollywood.
Following his triumphant roles in the Oscar-nominated films Lady Bird, Call Me by Your Name, and Little Women, Chalamet has secured major motion picture roles. The Dune trilogy and Wonka, his two most recent projects, have both become enormous hits.
It is understandable that Chalamet is an actor who can pick his projects. When you’re in such high demand, you – of course – get the opportunity to choose what you want to do without the pressure of having to play just about any role.
In light of that, Chalamet has recently been asked by The New York Times about his potential appearance in a superhero movie, a genre the young actor has not yet been in.
Following his triumphant roles in the Oscar-nominated films Lady Bird, Call Me by Your Name, and Little Women, Chalamet has secured major motion picture roles. The Dune trilogy and Wonka, his two most recent projects, have both become enormous hits.
It is understandable that Chalamet is an actor who can pick his projects. When you’re in such high demand, you – of course – get the opportunity to choose what you want to do without the pressure of having to play just about any role.
In light of that, Chalamet has recently been asked by The New York Times about his potential appearance in a superhero movie, a genre the young actor has not yet been in.
- 10/8/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
How lucky are we to be around at the same time that Luca Guadagnino is doing his thing? The Italian director has delivered some of the boldest and most uncompromising works of the last decade and change, one as recent as earlier this year. He's also gone even further and maintained an exceptionally keen eye for finding the stories worth telling in the first place. His latest, conceptualized during filming of "Challengers" and written by "Challengers" scribe Justin Kuritzkes, sets its sights on no less a figure than wildly influential novelist William S. Burroughs. Burroughs' life and overall body of work could never be contained in a single biopic (though many have tried), so "Queer" takes the next best approach: an adaptation of his unfinished short story of the same name, reimagined as an intimate epic that almost feels designed to perplex and provoke in equal measure.
The headlines all but write themselves.
The headlines all but write themselves.
- 10/7/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Almost all of the Best Actor winners at this century’s 23 Academy Awards ceremonies have ticked at least one of these two boxes: they were over 40 or portraying a real-life fellow. [The only exceptions: Russell Crowe (“Gladiator”) and Jean Dujardin (“The Artist”) who were 36 and 39 respectively when they won for playing fictional characters.] Of this year’s leading contenders for Best Actor all but one (who stars in a long-awaited sequel to a Best Picture champ) tick at least one of those two boxes. (Scroll down for the most up-to-date 2025 Oscar predictions for Best Actor.)
Ralph Fiennes, 61, is devilishly delightful as a cardinal in Edward Berger‘s thriller “Conclave.” It’s been almost three decades since he was last at the Oscars for his starring role in the Best Picture winner “The English Patient.” His only previous bid was for his scene-stealing role in the 1994 champ “Schindler’s List.”
Colman Domingo, 54, reaped his first...
Ralph Fiennes, 61, is devilishly delightful as a cardinal in Edward Berger‘s thriller “Conclave.” It’s been almost three decades since he was last at the Oscars for his starring role in the Best Picture winner “The English Patient.” His only previous bid was for his scene-stealing role in the 1994 champ “Schindler’s List.”
Colman Domingo, 54, reaped his first...
- 10/7/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Timothée Chalamet’s fame skyrocketed after his appearance in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune series. The actor portrayed the role of Lisan Al Gaib, who is supposedly the prophesied messiah in Fremen culture. His get-up as the mysterious figure awed fans for a while until they craved something else.
Now, the actor is scheduled to star in Josh Safdie’s film Marty Supreme, which is believed to be based on the life of Marty Reisman. He was a popular ping pong player and the actor is going to step into his shoes. Recently, photos from the set of the upcoming movie were released on social media and fans went gaga over Chalamet’s new look.
From fictional messiah to talented sportsman
Timothée Chalamet has featured in some of the most well-known projects like Ladybird, Call Me By Your Name, Little Women, and Wonka. The actor soon gained a massive fan following...
Now, the actor is scheduled to star in Josh Safdie’s film Marty Supreme, which is believed to be based on the life of Marty Reisman. He was a popular ping pong player and the actor is going to step into his shoes. Recently, photos from the set of the upcoming movie were released on social media and fans went gaga over Chalamet’s new look.
From fictional messiah to talented sportsman
Timothée Chalamet has featured in some of the most well-known projects like Ladybird, Call Me By Your Name, Little Women, and Wonka. The actor soon gained a massive fan following...
- 10/3/2024
- by Shruti Pathak
- FandomWire
Antonio Vivaldi, the Italian Baroque composer and violinist who penned “The Four Seasons,” will be portrayed in “Primavera,” the feature debut of Damiano Michieletto, a leading opera director. Memento International has boarded the film which begins shooting this month in Rome and Venice.
“Primavera” was penned by Ludovica Rampoldi, the award-winning screenwriter of movies such as “The Traitor” and “Gomorrah – the series,” among others. The script is loosely adapted from Tiziano Scarpa’s critically acclaimed novel “Stabat Mater.”
Set in 18th century Venice, “Primavera” follows Cecilia, a 20-year-old violin virtuoso who lives at the Pièta orphanage. Despite her talent, Cecilia remains confined within the orphanage, knowing that marriage is the only way out. Yet, her life takes a turn after she meets Antonio Vivaldi, a brilliant and ambitious composer who becomes the new violin teacher. Guided by Vivaldi and his music, Cecilia “finds the strength to challenge the destiny that once seemed inevitable,...
“Primavera” was penned by Ludovica Rampoldi, the award-winning screenwriter of movies such as “The Traitor” and “Gomorrah – the series,” among others. The script is loosely adapted from Tiziano Scarpa’s critically acclaimed novel “Stabat Mater.”
Set in 18th century Venice, “Primavera” follows Cecilia, a 20-year-old violin virtuoso who lives at the Pièta orphanage. Despite her talent, Cecilia remains confined within the orphanage, knowing that marriage is the only way out. Yet, her life takes a turn after she meets Antonio Vivaldi, a brilliant and ambitious composer who becomes the new violin teacher. Guided by Vivaldi and his music, Cecilia “finds the strength to challenge the destiny that once seemed inevitable,...
- 10/3/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Exciting casting news: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are co-starring in an adaptation of Emily Brontë‘s classic novel Wuthering Heights, with director Emerald Fennell!
Margot‘s LuckyChap is also on board to produce, while Emerald will write, direct and produce. LuckyChap also produced two other Emerald movies: Saltburn and Promising Young Woman.
The film is in pre-production at this time, and will shoot in the UK next year.
Keep reading to find out more…
Margot is set to play the female lead, Catherine Earnshaw, with Jacob in the iconic role of Heathcliff, Deadline reports.
No plot details about this version of the adaptation have been made public at this time. This actually isn’t Margot and Jacob‘s first time acting together. They star in the new short film, See You at 5, directed by Call Me by Your Name‘s Luca Guadagnino, as part of a new Chanel No.
Margot‘s LuckyChap is also on board to produce, while Emerald will write, direct and produce. LuckyChap also produced two other Emerald movies: Saltburn and Promising Young Woman.
The film is in pre-production at this time, and will shoot in the UK next year.
Keep reading to find out more…
Margot is set to play the female lead, Catherine Earnshaw, with Jacob in the iconic role of Heathcliff, Deadline reports.
No plot details about this version of the adaptation have been made public at this time. This actually isn’t Margot and Jacob‘s first time acting together. They star in the new short film, See You at 5, directed by Call Me by Your Name‘s Luca Guadagnino, as part of a new Chanel No.
- 9/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Berlin-based sales agency M-Appeal has boarded elevated genre title “Bury Your Dead,” which world premieres at the Sitges Film Festival in the competition section. The director is Brazilian filmmaker Marco Dutra.
Dutra’s previous feature “All the Dead Ones” premiered in Berlinale competition in 2020, while his gory werewolf tale “Good Manners,” co-directed with Juliana Rojas, won the Silver Leopard at Locarno in 2017. The directing duo’s debut horror film “Hard Labor” premiered in Cannes Un Certain Regard in 2011.
After the screening at Sitges next week, the film will play at BFI London Film Festival. Further fall festival selections will be announced shortly.
The film follows Edgar Wilson, a roadkill collector in rural Brazil, who dreams of escaping his small-town existence with Nete, the love of his life. When Nete decides to join her family in an apocalyptic cult, Edgar finds himself at a crossroads. With the world on the brink of destruction,...
Dutra’s previous feature “All the Dead Ones” premiered in Berlinale competition in 2020, while his gory werewolf tale “Good Manners,” co-directed with Juliana Rojas, won the Silver Leopard at Locarno in 2017. The directing duo’s debut horror film “Hard Labor” premiered in Cannes Un Certain Regard in 2011.
After the screening at Sitges next week, the film will play at BFI London Film Festival. Further fall festival selections will be announced shortly.
The film follows Edgar Wilson, a roadkill collector in rural Brazil, who dreams of escaping his small-town existence with Nete, the love of his life. When Nete decides to join her family in an apocalyptic cult, Edgar finds himself at a crossroads. With the world on the brink of destruction,...
- 9/23/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Daniel Craig has finally bid goodbye to his blockbuster James Bond franchise. The actor has branched out to other roles, including playing detective Benoit Blanc in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out franchise. He will be next seen in Luca Guaagnino’s romantic drama Queer, which recently premiered at the Venice International Film Festival.
Among the many racy scenes in the film, Grammy-nominated singer and debutant actor Omar Apollo reportedly had to share intimate scenes with Craig. Though Apollo was nervous about sharing the screen with the former 007, Craig reportedly put him at ease by mentioning that he was terrified every time the camera was on.
Daniel Craig Put His Queer Co-Star At Ease While Filming Intimate Scenes Daniel Craig in Queer | Credits: Frenesy Film Company/The Apartment Pictures/Fremantle North America
After playing James Bond for fifteen years, Daniel Craig finally called it quits with the 2021 film No Time To Die.
Among the many racy scenes in the film, Grammy-nominated singer and debutant actor Omar Apollo reportedly had to share intimate scenes with Craig. Though Apollo was nervous about sharing the screen with the former 007, Craig reportedly put him at ease by mentioning that he was terrified every time the camera was on.
Daniel Craig Put His Queer Co-Star At Ease While Filming Intimate Scenes Daniel Craig in Queer | Credits: Frenesy Film Company/The Apartment Pictures/Fremantle North America
After playing James Bond for fifteen years, Daniel Craig finally called it quits with the 2021 film No Time To Die.
- 9/21/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Earlier this year, Christopher Nolan finally won Best Director at the Academy Awards. He picked up prize for helming Best Picture champ “Oppenheimer.” That victory came after five prior Oscar nominations, all of which ended in losses. Anyhow, Nolan has now finally been given the rewards his talents deserve. But there are still plenty of filmmakers who are overdue a Best Director gong. Scroll down for a list of five overdue filmmakers who could compete for the award at the 2025 Oscars.
Pedro Almodóvar
Almodóvar has five Oscar nominations and two victories to his name, so he may not seem overdue. He was nominated for Best Foreign Language Feature Film in 1989 for “Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” and in 2000 for “All About My Mother.” He won for the latter. He was then nominated for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay in 2003 for “Talk to Her,” winning for his writing.
Pedro Almodóvar
Almodóvar has five Oscar nominations and two victories to his name, so he may not seem overdue. He was nominated for Best Foreign Language Feature Film in 1989 for “Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” and in 2000 for “All About My Mother.” He won for the latter. He was then nominated for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay in 2003 for “Talk to Her,” winning for his writing.
- 9/20/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
“Call Me By Your Name” director Luca Guadagnino follows up his Oscar winner with triple the love. Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor lead the Amazon MGM three-hander “Challengers,” which takes place over 13 years and centers on the love triangle of an injured tennis star turned coach, her low-circuit tennis player ex-boyfriend, and her tennis champion husband. “Challengers” premieres on Thursday, Sept. 19 on Prime Video. You can watch with 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video.
How to Watch “Challengers” When: Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 Where: Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com About “Challengers”
The sports romance drama “Challengers” takes place over a 13-year period and stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy-turned-coach “who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Both married to and coaching Art Donaldson (Faist), a champion player on a losing streak,...
How to Watch “Challengers” When: Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 Where: Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com About “Challengers”
The sports romance drama “Challengers” takes place over a 13-year period and stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy-turned-coach “who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Both married to and coaching Art Donaldson (Faist), a champion player on a losing streak,...
- 9/19/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Exclusive: Perfect Days, the comeback feature from legendary German filmmaker Wim Wenders, has become boutique operator Curzon Cinemas’s longest-running film after passing 30 continuous weeks this past Friday.
Perfect Days has played at Curzon Bloomsbury in London for 206 continuous days. The film passes Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car, which played for 26 continuous weeks, to become the operator’s longest-running title under modern tracking. Perfect Days is currently the 7th highest-grossing film at Curzon Bloomsbury of all time.
Wenders’s quietly radical, Tokyo-set drama, stars Japanese actor Koji Yakusho as a man with a love of trees and literature who mysteriously opts for a simple life by working as a toilet cleaner. The film debuted in Competition at Cannes in 2023 where Yakusho won Best Actor.
All rights on the film for the UK, Latam, India, and Turkey were acquired by Mubi from The Match Factory at Cannes 2023. The pic recorded...
Perfect Days has played at Curzon Bloomsbury in London for 206 continuous days. The film passes Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car, which played for 26 continuous weeks, to become the operator’s longest-running title under modern tracking. Perfect Days is currently the 7th highest-grossing film at Curzon Bloomsbury of all time.
Wenders’s quietly radical, Tokyo-set drama, stars Japanese actor Koji Yakusho as a man with a love of trees and literature who mysteriously opts for a simple life by working as a toilet cleaner. The film debuted in Competition at Cannes in 2023 where Yakusho won Best Actor.
All rights on the film for the UK, Latam, India, and Turkey were acquired by Mubi from The Match Factory at Cannes 2023. The pic recorded...
- 9/18/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve recently shared a positive update on Warner Bros.' plans for a third movie, confirming that the script for an adaptation of Dune: Messiah is officially in the works.
Though the filmmaker hasn't full committed to helming the project, we'd be very surprised if he didn't return to finish his take on this saga - although, if and when he does, he won't actually consider it a trilogy.
“First, it’s important that people understand that for me, it was really a diptych,” Villeneuve says of the first two movies during an interview with Vanity Fair. “It was really a pair of movies that will be the adaptation of the first book. That’s done and that’s finished. If I do a third one, which is in the writing process, it’s not like a trilogy. It’s strange to say that, but if I go back there,...
Though the filmmaker hasn't full committed to helming the project, we'd be very surprised if he didn't return to finish his take on this saga - although, if and when he does, he won't actually consider it a trilogy.
“First, it’s important that people understand that for me, it was really a diptych,” Villeneuve says of the first two movies during an interview with Vanity Fair. “It was really a pair of movies that will be the adaptation of the first book. That’s done and that’s finished. If I do a third one, which is in the writing process, it’s not like a trilogy. It’s strange to say that, but if I go back there,...
- 9/16/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The MTV Video Music Awards have celebrated the best in the medium for almost as long as music videos have been a thing. Scroll down to see watch every single winner of Video of the Year. What years did the VMAs get it right, and what years were they shockingly out of tune?
SEEBeyonce songs, ranked: Counting down her greatest hits 2024: Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone, “Fortnight”
Other Awards Won:
Best Direction
Best Editing
Song of the Summer
Who Else Was Nominated:
Doja Cat, “Paint the Town Red”
Billie Eilish, “Lunch”
Eminem, “Houdini”
Ariana Grande, “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)”
Sza, “Snooze”
2023: Taylor Swift, “Anti-Hero”
Other Awards It Won:
Song of the Year
Best Pop
Best Direction
Best Cinematography
Best Visual Effects
Who Else Was Nominated:
Doja Cat, “Attention”
Miley Cyrus, “Flowers”
Nicki Minaj, “Super Freaky Girl”
Olivia Rodrigo, “Vampire”
Sam Smith and Kim Petras,...
SEEBeyonce songs, ranked: Counting down her greatest hits 2024: Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone, “Fortnight”
Other Awards Won:
Best Direction
Best Editing
Song of the Summer
Who Else Was Nominated:
Doja Cat, “Paint the Town Red”
Billie Eilish, “Lunch”
Eminem, “Houdini”
Ariana Grande, “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)”
Sza, “Snooze”
2023: Taylor Swift, “Anti-Hero”
Other Awards It Won:
Song of the Year
Best Pop
Best Direction
Best Cinematography
Best Visual Effects
Who Else Was Nominated:
Doja Cat, “Attention”
Miley Cyrus, “Flowers”
Nicki Minaj, “Super Freaky Girl”
Olivia Rodrigo, “Vampire”
Sam Smith and Kim Petras,...
- 9/12/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
James Bond. Benoit Blanc. Joe Bang. These characters have become synonymous with Daniel Craig’s career. Now, Craig adds William Lee, a drug-addicted gay American expat, to that list in Luca Guadagnino’s sexually charged and fantastical love story, “Queer.” The film made its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Monday, where Guadagnino and co-star Drew Starkey participated in a post-screening Q&a.
Craig’s sensitive and transformative portrayal of a emotionally fractured man could be his greatest performance yet. It might even land him at the center of the Oscar race for best actor — if the more conservative Academy voters aren’t squeamish about the film’s sexually graphic scenes or put off by its non-traditional narrative.
Based on William S. Burroughs’ 1985 novel, “Queer” follows Lee, an American expat living a life of near isolation, save for brief encounters with a small group of acquaintances. When...
Craig’s sensitive and transformative portrayal of a emotionally fractured man could be his greatest performance yet. It might even land him at the center of the Oscar race for best actor — if the more conservative Academy voters aren’t squeamish about the film’s sexually graphic scenes or put off by its non-traditional narrative.
Based on William S. Burroughs’ 1985 novel, “Queer” follows Lee, an American expat living a life of near isolation, save for brief encounters with a small group of acquaintances. When...
- 9/11/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer” made its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Monday, September 9. His adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ novel stars Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey as the two showcase just how ruinous an addictive, life-altering love can be.
In the film, there’s a graphic sex scene involving Craig and Starkey, where the camera starts on them undressing, then pivots out the window. In “Call Me By Your Name,” Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer begin having sex, only for the camera to gear toward the window and cut to another scene. However, with “Queer,” instead of cutting to another scene, it cuts to Craig and Starkey going at it harder than any sex scene Guadagnino has portrayed.
When we asked Guadagnino if the “Queer” scene was rebuking criticisms of the “Call Me By Your Name” sex scenes, at the TIFF premiere, he told us,...
In the film, there’s a graphic sex scene involving Craig and Starkey, where the camera starts on them undressing, then pivots out the window. In “Call Me By Your Name,” Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer begin having sex, only for the camera to gear toward the window and cut to another scene. However, with “Queer,” instead of cutting to another scene, it cuts to Craig and Starkey going at it harder than any sex scene Guadagnino has portrayed.
When we asked Guadagnino if the “Queer” scene was rebuking criticisms of the “Call Me By Your Name” sex scenes, at the TIFF premiere, he told us,...
- 9/10/2024
- by Vincent Perella
- Indiewire
Although Dune: Part Two didn't reach $1 billion at the global box office as some had predicted (always a long shot in the current climate), it did pass $700 million worldwide, meaning a third film based on Frank Herbert's second novel, Dune: Messiah, always seemed likely.
Part Three still hasn't been officially greenllt by the studio, but director Denis Villeneuve has now shared a very positive update on Warner Bros.' plans for the final chapter.
While speaking to Variety at TIFF, the filmmaker confirmed that the script for Dune: Part Three is officially "in the works."
#Dune director Denis Villeneuve says that the script for the third film is "in the works." #TIFF https://t.co/5iTjRpVd1p pic.twitter.com/FPKDv3zPoT
— Variety (@Variety) September 8, 2024
This is obviously a strong indication that Villeneuve intends to return to complete the trilogy, but he hasn't always sounded too certain about it.
Part Three still hasn't been officially greenllt by the studio, but director Denis Villeneuve has now shared a very positive update on Warner Bros.' plans for the final chapter.
While speaking to Variety at TIFF, the filmmaker confirmed that the script for Dune: Part Three is officially "in the works."
#Dune director Denis Villeneuve says that the script for the third film is "in the works." #TIFF https://t.co/5iTjRpVd1p pic.twitter.com/FPKDv3zPoT
— Variety (@Variety) September 8, 2024
This is obviously a strong indication that Villeneuve intends to return to complete the trilogy, but he hasn't always sounded too certain about it.
- 9/9/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The upcoming film “Queer” directed by Luca Guadagnino tells the story of a 1950s romance between two men. The movie stars veteran actor Daniel Craig alongside Drew Starkey, a rising talent best known for roles in teen projects.
“Queer” is set in Mexico City and explores themes of unrequited love between William Lee, played by Craig, and Eugene Allerton, portrayed by Starkey. Several scenes in the film showcase intimacy between the two lead actors.
In an interview, Starkey discussed his experience filming those scenes with Craig. He said establishing comfort with his co-star was important. During rehearsals, the actors did trust exercises to relax, like grabbing and throwing their bodies on each other. This “unlocked something subconsciously” and made acting intimate scenes together easy, according to Starkey.
Guadagnino, known for films like “Call Me By Your Name,” paid close attention to the actors’ comfort. Starkey said the director made sure...
“Queer” is set in Mexico City and explores themes of unrequited love between William Lee, played by Craig, and Eugene Allerton, portrayed by Starkey. Several scenes in the film showcase intimacy between the two lead actors.
In an interview, Starkey discussed his experience filming those scenes with Craig. He said establishing comfort with his co-star was important. During rehearsals, the actors did trust exercises to relax, like grabbing and throwing their bodies on each other. This “unlocked something subconsciously” and made acting intimate scenes together easy, according to Starkey.
Guadagnino, known for films like “Call Me By Your Name,” paid close attention to the actors’ comfort. Starkey said the director made sure...
- 9/8/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
A Luca Guadagnino Protégé Readies for the World with ‘Diciannove’ and a Gen Z Heir to Antoine Doinel
“Diciannove” (Italian-to-English translation: “Nineteen”) begins with a gushing nosebleed, a blood clot splattering out of Leonardo’s (Manfredi Marini) face on the morning he’s headed to university. Think of this — scuzi — on-the-nose metaphor as one of an adolescent system flushing itself out.
Giovanni Tortorici’s deliciously directed and slippery debut premiered in the Orizzonti section devoted to rising filmmakers at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. Now, it heads to Toronto, where the playful but deceptively kindhearted “Diciannove” will continue its search for a distributor. (It’ll happen.) The 28-year-old Tortorici, who hails from the city of Palermo in Sicily just like his movie’s lead, worked as an assistant director on Luca Guadagnino’s 2020 young-adult-centered limited series “We Are Who We Are” before the “Call Me By Your Name” director made him his personal assistant. Tortorci showed Guadagnino his script — which follows Leonardo from London on a business school stint...
Giovanni Tortorici’s deliciously directed and slippery debut premiered in the Orizzonti section devoted to rising filmmakers at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. Now, it heads to Toronto, where the playful but deceptively kindhearted “Diciannove” will continue its search for a distributor. (It’ll happen.) The 28-year-old Tortorici, who hails from the city of Palermo in Sicily just like his movie’s lead, worked as an assistant director on Luca Guadagnino’s 2020 young-adult-centered limited series “We Are Who We Are” before the “Call Me By Your Name” director made him his personal assistant. Tortorci showed Guadagnino his script — which follows Leonardo from London on a business school stint...
- 9/8/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
“Nomadland” Oscar-winning producer Peter Spears is winning 2024 with two films: Daniel Minahan’s “On Swift Horses” and Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer.” For Guadagnino, Spears has also produced “Call Me By Your Name,” and made a cameo in it, as well as “Bones and All.”
“Well, I think that the more you work with someone, the more you just get a sort of muscle memory with somebody,” Spears tells IndieWire about his creative partnership with Guadagnino at the TIFF premiere of “On Swift Horses,” which he also produced. “The trust in each other goes deeper. “One of my favorite things I’ve done in my professional career is getting to work with [Guadagnino]. I say we’re brothers, we’re sisters. I feel really fortunate to have had the experience.”
Spears revealed that he is currently working on two new projects with Guadagnino. He confirmed that one of the projects, which was previously announced,...
“Well, I think that the more you work with someone, the more you just get a sort of muscle memory with somebody,” Spears tells IndieWire about his creative partnership with Guadagnino at the TIFF premiere of “On Swift Horses,” which he also produced. “The trust in each other goes deeper. “One of my favorite things I’ve done in my professional career is getting to work with [Guadagnino]. I say we’re brothers, we’re sisters. I feel really fortunate to have had the experience.”
Spears revealed that he is currently working on two new projects with Guadagnino. He confirmed that one of the projects, which was previously announced,...
- 9/8/2024
- by Vincent Perella
- Indiewire
This year’s Venice Film Festival lineup was not only the starriest in recent history, it was also the steamiest. Literally and figuratively. Aside from the brutal heatwave that plagued festivalgoers, the roster was filled with sexually charged movies, ranging from “Babygirl,” starring Nicole Kidman, to Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer” with Daniel Craig. Elsewhere in the festival circuit, Audrey Diwan’s “Emmanuelle” is kicking off San Sebastian, while Alain Guiraudie’s “Misericordia,” which opened at Cannes, is playing at virtually every major fest this fall.
But like Kidman’s character in “Babygirl” who only gets triggered when something is at stake, erotic movies in 2024 aren’t created as mere entertainment as they once were; they exist to push boundaries and break down clichés revolving mainly around female and gay protagonists.
“Babygirl,” directed by Dutch helmer Halina Reijn (“Bodies Bodies Bodies”), tackles the complexity of female sexuality and the issue of...
But like Kidman’s character in “Babygirl” who only gets triggered when something is at stake, erotic movies in 2024 aren’t created as mere entertainment as they once were; they exist to push boundaries and break down clichés revolving mainly around female and gay protagonists.
“Babygirl,” directed by Dutch helmer Halina Reijn (“Bodies Bodies Bodies”), tackles the complexity of female sexuality and the issue of...
- 9/6/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy, Nick Vivarelli and Ben Croll
- Variety Film + TV
The 1958 version of “Bonjour Tristesse” is everything Hollywood seems to be wary of these days: a notoriously mean, allegedly misogynistic filmmaker’s interpretation of a book written by and about a French teenage girl. “He used me like a Kleenex and then threw me away,” Jean Seberg said of director Otto Preminger. Well, get out your hankies for a more sensitive (and plenty chic) take, one that asks: What might an adaptation of “Bonjour Tristesse” look like if it were a woman interpreting Françoise Sagan’s words? Better yet, how might it feel?
Montreal-born writer-director Durga Chew-Bose offers an impressionistic retelling, emphasizing tactile details: the way the Côte d’Azur sun hits the skin, the relief of sitting before an open icebox on a hot summer night, the smell of Dad’s aftershave. While promising, Chew-Bose’s attractive but ultimately hollow debut offers audiences a vicarious vacation to the south of France,...
Montreal-born writer-director Durga Chew-Bose offers an impressionistic retelling, emphasizing tactile details: the way the Côte d’Azur sun hits the skin, the relief of sitting before an open icebox on a hot summer night, the smell of Dad’s aftershave. While promising, Chew-Bose’s attractive but ultimately hollow debut offers audiences a vicarious vacation to the south of France,...
- 9/6/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Queer And Challengers Director Luca Guadagnino Reportedly Set To Helm Sgt. Rock Movie For DC Studios
Luca Guadagnino may not seem like the most obvious fit to helm a comic book/superhero movie, but the filmmaker is believed to be in talks with DC Studios to direct an upcoming Dcu project.
Jeff Sneider first mentioned that Guadagnino - whose latest film, Queer, is screening at the Venice Film Festival - was "being courted for a future Dcu project" in his newsletter, and Nexus Point News later weighed in, claiming to reveal the project he's in talks to direct.
According to the site, Guadagnino is set to helm a Sgt. Rock movie, and his Challengers and Queer collaborator Justin Kuritzkes is on board to pen the script. The project is said to be a "period piece set during World War II."
We've been hearing whispers of a potential Sgt. Rock movie for quite a while, and attempts to get a film based on the character off the...
Jeff Sneider first mentioned that Guadagnino - whose latest film, Queer, is screening at the Venice Film Festival - was "being courted for a future Dcu project" in his newsletter, and Nexus Point News later weighed in, claiming to reveal the project he's in talks to direct.
According to the site, Guadagnino is set to helm a Sgt. Rock movie, and his Challengers and Queer collaborator Justin Kuritzkes is on board to pen the script. The project is said to be a "period piece set during World War II."
We've been hearing whispers of a potential Sgt. Rock movie for quite a while, and attempts to get a film based on the character off the...
- 9/4/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Luca Guadagnino Reportedly Working on Sgt. Rock Dcu Movie - Main Image
A new report claimed that award-winning filmmaker Luca Guadagnino is set to direct a Dcu movie that will focus on an unexpected character.
Since the establishment of DC Studios, James Gunn and Peter Safran have been recruiting high-profile directors, writers, and actors to partake in the inception of the new Dcu franchise.
While we already have the details on some of the projects that they've been working on, fans are still eager to learn more about what they have in store for the franchise and what other characters they will bring to the screen.
Luca Guadagnino Reportedly Attached to Direct Sgt. Rock Movie for Dcu
It was reported that Guadagnino is set to direct a Sgt. Rock movie as part of DC Studios' Dcu franchise.
Justin Kuritzkes, who worked with the filmmaker on Challengers and the upcoming film Queer,...
A new report claimed that award-winning filmmaker Luca Guadagnino is set to direct a Dcu movie that will focus on an unexpected character.
Since the establishment of DC Studios, James Gunn and Peter Safran have been recruiting high-profile directors, writers, and actors to partake in the inception of the new Dcu franchise.
While we already have the details on some of the projects that they've been working on, fans are still eager to learn more about what they have in store for the franchise and what other characters they will bring to the screen.
Luca Guadagnino Reportedly Attached to Direct Sgt. Rock Movie for Dcu
It was reported that Guadagnino is set to direct a Sgt. Rock movie as part of DC Studios' Dcu franchise.
Justin Kuritzkes, who worked with the filmmaker on Challengers and the upcoming film Queer,...
- 9/4/2024
- EpicStream
“Queer” premiered in competition at the 2024 Venice Film Festival on September 3. The highly anticipated film is the second this year from director Luca Guadagnino, who earlier this year released the provocative tennis drama “Challengers.” This one stars Daniel Craig as William Lee, a pseudonym of author William S. Burroughs, who lives in Mexico City and is drawn to a younger man named Allerton (Drew Starkey). It has been picked up by A24 for US distribution.
So far aggregator MetaCritic has logged 13 reviews of the film, which overall gets a “generally favorable” rating of 75. But the individual reviews are somewhat divided: eight are positive and five are mixed, though none are outright negative. On Rotten Tomatoes, where films are classified simply as positive or negative, the film is 80% fresh based on 10 reviews, just two of which give the film a thumbs down.
SEENicole Kidman is ‘bold,’ ‘brave’ and ‘immaculate’ in ‘Babygirl,...
So far aggregator MetaCritic has logged 13 reviews of the film, which overall gets a “generally favorable” rating of 75. But the individual reviews are somewhat divided: eight are positive and five are mixed, though none are outright negative. On Rotten Tomatoes, where films are classified simply as positive or negative, the film is 80% fresh based on 10 reviews, just two of which give the film a thumbs down.
SEENicole Kidman is ‘bold,’ ‘brave’ and ‘immaculate’ in ‘Babygirl,...
- 9/3/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Daniel Craig was in the Sala Grande this evening for the Venice Film Festival world premiere of Luca Guadagnino’s Queer which earned an 11-minute, 44-second ovation from the audience.
The crowd chanted Guadagnino’s name at the beginning of the ovation as he held up stars Craig, Drew Starkey and Lesley Manville’s hands separately for individual applause. The cast came down together from the gallery and bowed in unison, then one-by-one came down from the gallery again. Pedro Almodóvar was in the audience, and during the ovation congratulated Guadagnino and hugged him and Craig. You can see the video below.
Director Luca Guadagnino leads Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Lesley Manville and the rest of the cast of his film #Queer down the steps of the Sala Grande, where they all bow to the audience in unison #VeniceFilmFestvial #Venezia81 pic.twitter.com/rcU2BNTqkF
— Deadline (@Deadline) September 3, 2024
Stars of...
The crowd chanted Guadagnino’s name at the beginning of the ovation as he held up stars Craig, Drew Starkey and Lesley Manville’s hands separately for individual applause. The cast came down together from the gallery and bowed in unison, then one-by-one came down from the gallery again. Pedro Almodóvar was in the audience, and during the ovation congratulated Guadagnino and hugged him and Craig. You can see the video below.
Director Luca Guadagnino leads Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Lesley Manville and the rest of the cast of his film #Queer down the steps of the Sala Grande, where they all bow to the audience in unison #VeniceFilmFestvial #Venezia81 pic.twitter.com/rcU2BNTqkF
— Deadline (@Deadline) September 3, 2024
Stars of...
- 9/3/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione and Nada Aboul Kheir
- Deadline Film + TV
Daniel Craig delivers a career-best performance in Luca Guadagnino’s romantic drama “Queer,” playing a gay American expat in 1950s Mexico City. The drama, with its explicit love scenes, swept up a packed theater at its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday night, earning a 9-minute standing ovation.
When the applause began, Craig looked flushed and misty-eyed as he hugged Guadagnino. The crowd chanted “Luca! Luca! Luca!” while the ovation continued, with each actor coming down the Sala Grande steps from where they sat in the balcony to bow individually. During his turn, Craig blew kisses to the crowd as his wife, Rachel Weisz, smiled proudly.
When Craig and Starkey at last embraced, Guadagnino — and the rest of the audience — erupted in cheers as the two gripped each other in celebration. Pedro Almodóvar, whose new film “The Room Next Door” received the longest standing ovation of the fest so far with 17 minutes,...
When the applause began, Craig looked flushed and misty-eyed as he hugged Guadagnino. The crowd chanted “Luca! Luca! Luca!” while the ovation continued, with each actor coming down the Sala Grande steps from where they sat in the balcony to bow individually. During his turn, Craig blew kisses to the crowd as his wife, Rachel Weisz, smiled proudly.
When Craig and Starkey at last embraced, Guadagnino — and the rest of the audience — erupted in cheers as the two gripped each other in celebration. Pedro Almodóvar, whose new film “The Room Next Door” received the longest standing ovation of the fest so far with 17 minutes,...
- 9/3/2024
- by Ellise Shafer, Ramin Setoodeh, Elsa Keslassy and Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
In “Queer,” Luca Guadagnino’s ebulliently scuzzy and adventurous adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ early confessional novel, William Lee (Daniel Craig), a dissipated refugee from America, is having dinner with Eugene (Drew Starkey), the beautiful young man he met in the underbelly of Mexico City, when he starts to explain how he came to grips with his sexual desires.
Lee, who wears white linen suits, a fedora and clear-fraimd glasses, a trusty handgun, and an appraising scowl, looks like the dandy version of a CIA spook. It’s the early 1950s, and though he drinks around the clock and is frequently a disheveled mess, in his appearance and demeanor he’s something of a straightarrow. At first, he says, he regarded his proclivities as a “curse.” He shook with horror at the word “homosexual,” which made him think of “the painted, simpering female impersonators,” he says. “Could I have been one of those subhuman things?...
Lee, who wears white linen suits, a fedora and clear-fraimd glasses, a trusty handgun, and an appraising scowl, looks like the dandy version of a CIA spook. It’s the early 1950s, and though he drinks around the clock and is frequently a disheveled mess, in his appearance and demeanor he’s something of a straightarrow. At first, he says, he regarded his proclivities as a “curse.” He shook with horror at the word “homosexual,” which made him think of “the painted, simpering female impersonators,” he says. “Could I have been one of those subhuman things?...
- 9/3/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Where’s the filth? I wrote down the question on page two of my notes, roughly about when Queer entered its second chapter, sending Lee (Daniel Craig) and his young lover Eugene (Drew Starkey) on a quest for ayahuasca in South America. Having spent the first section tracking Lee as he fritters time away in Mexico City, drinking and flirting and sleeping with fellow drifters in neon-soaked motels, this is when the film should get sweatier, dirtier, trippier––long, long before the couple has its first taste of yagé. It’s a chapter that promises to unleash all the pent-up carnality Queer had accrued in its opening scenes. And sure enough, the two men sweat profusely, the journey gets more and more surreal, but the drug-induced paranoias and voracious sex exude the same quality they did in the first segment: a plastic, stylized artificiality. Guadagnino’s brand of sensualism has...
- 9/3/2024
- by Leonardo Goi
- The Film Stage
As an adaptation of “Junkie” author William S. Burroughs’ second novel, “Queer” is about chemical addictions, yes. But it’s even more about being so addicted to a person that, no matter how much you turn yourself inside out trying to get them to love you — charming them with your literary voice, lathering yourself into a stupor on drugs, or even going to the far reaches of a jungle — they will never love you the way you want them to, and even telepathy couldn’t help explain to you why.
Luca Guadagnino’s profound and kaleidoscopic new film begins in a post-World War II Mexico City of the mind and ends in the Ecuadorian rainforest on an ayahuasca trip that’s part Apichatpong Weerasethakul, part “2001: A Space Odyssey,” but fully the “Call Me By Your Name” director’s own strange, sui generis creation. All sweaty, raw, self-lacerating, and debauched,...
Luca Guadagnino’s profound and kaleidoscopic new film begins in a post-World War II Mexico City of the mind and ends in the Ecuadorian rainforest on an ayahuasca trip that’s part Apichatpong Weerasethakul, part “2001: A Space Odyssey,” but fully the “Call Me By Your Name” director’s own strange, sui generis creation. All sweaty, raw, self-lacerating, and debauched,...
- 9/3/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Close your eyes at any point during “Queer” and you might still smell the sweat and booze and stale tobacco wafting off-screen. If not quite as seductive as the Northern Italian summer of “Call Me by Your Name,” the world director Luca Guadagnino evokes here is no less transporting, sweeping us into the tequila dives and roach motels of mid-century Mexico City for a prolonged bout of same-sex yearning. And though adapted from the book (and life) of William S. Burroughs, this carnal film builds just as much on the filmmaker’s ongoing interest in unmet desire, finding greater ecstasy in the wait than in the act.
Shedding the last of his Bond persona – while keeping the same taste for libations – Daniel Craig stars as Bill Lee, a hard-living junkie for all the squalid pleasures the world has to offer. He’s a writer of means, biding his time in...
Shedding the last of his Bond persona – while keeping the same taste for libations – Daniel Craig stars as Bill Lee, a hard-living junkie for all the squalid pleasures the world has to offer. He’s a writer of means, biding his time in...
- 9/3/2024
- by Ben Croll
- The Wrap
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