Weekend Box Office Preview: ‘Downton Abbey’ Could Top Rare Trio of Strong Openers
As studios often hedge their bets by not competing with other movies on a crowded weekend, this one could yield three strong performers.
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Shia LaBeouf Tells the Real Story of ‘Knocking Out’ Tom Hardy: ‘It’s a Bunch of Bullshit’
No, LaBeouf and Hardy never had serious beef on the set of “Lawless.”
‘Don’t Breathe’ Director Fede Álvarez Producing Next ‘Texas Chainsaw’ Film
Álvarez and Legendary are in talks to revisit Tobe Hooper’s 1974 slasher-that-started-them-all with a direct sequel to the film, à la the recent “Halloween” and “Terminator” films.
‘Clemency’ First Trailer: Sundance Winner Stars Alfre Woodard and Aldis Hodge in Heartbreaking Contender
Chinonye Chukwu’s death row drama won big at Sundance, and will likely carry over that momentum to a crowded awards season.
Judge Declines HBO’s Request to Throw Out ‘Leaving Neverland’ Lawsuit, Sides With Michael Jackson’s Estate
The Michael Jackson estate and HBO may be headed to public arbitration in their dispute over the “Leaving Neverland” documentary.
‘Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street’ Trailer: A Gay Horror Classic’s Sad Secret
Exclusive: “Nightmare on Elm Street 2” is often called the gayest horror movie ever made, and it ruined lead actor Mark Patton’s life.
Joaquin Phoenix Picks Mike Mills’ New A24 Drama as His ‘Joker’ Follow-Up Movie
Phoenix is the current frontrunner in the Best Actor Oscar race.
The 8 Cinematographers, Sound Gurus, and More Who Elevated Fall Festival Films
The best filmmaking craft on display at TIFF, Venice, and Telluride, from costumes to editing, sound design to production design.
‘Ad Astra’: How Cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema Made the Moon and Planets Avant-Garde
The thrilling Moon Rover battle/chase required a special 3D rig, and the look of deep space needed custom 35mm lenses.
Cameron Crowe Defends ‘Almost Famous’ Against Claims Penny Lane Is ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl’
Contemporary film critics have long pointed to Penny Lane as a glaring example of the manic pixie dream girl trope.
‘American Dharma’ Trailer: Steve Bannon Spars With Errol Morris in Riveting Showdown — Exclusive
The documentary finds Morris confronting Bannon about his terrifying potential while providing a window into his beliefs.
New York Film Festival Director Kent Jones Will Step Down After 2019 Edition
Jones’ seventh year as the director of the fall festival will mark his last, as the newly minted feature film director turns his attention to his directing career.
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