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Demonic Neil Blomkamp Ben Wheatley In the Earth
August 17, 2021
Demonic director Neill Blomkamp and Ben Wheatley discuss everything from the speculative fiction of Neal Stephenson to the Archillect Twitter account.
Star Wars Anime; Suicide Squad Exposed; Finish Your Thing
August 17, 2021
A Star Wars anime; The Suicide Squad and the destruction of plot armor; some theaters want vaccination proof; and some inspiration to finish your thing. 
Suicide Squad and the Destruction of Plot Armor
August 16, 2021
In the Suicide Squad, James Gunn strips unexpected characters of plot armor, the magical substance that keeps IP alive and bankable.
Matt Damon How Could He
August 16, 2021
Bill Maher defends Matt Damon, Johnny Depp feels ostracized, who can tell what story, and some thoughts on clickbait. All in today’s Movie News Rundown.
CODA Siân Heder Sian heder
August 13, 2021
How CODA writer-director Siân Heder got it right telling a story that includes the Deaf community, musicians and fishing families.
John david Washington Alicia Vikander Beckett director Ferdinando Cito Filomarino
August 13, 2021
Beckett director Ferdinando Cito Filomarino dodges cliches in his new thriller. For starterters, his hero (John David Washington) has no secret skills.
Louisiana Film Prize Last Day
August 13, 2021
The 2021 Louisiana Film Prize, celebrating its 10th year of recognizing short films shot in Louisiana, has announced the 20 finalists competing for $25,000.
Ethan Hawke Moon Knight
August 13, 2021
Why Ethan Hawke joined the MCU for Moon Knight; Ted Lasso director Zach Braff got directing advice from Alexander Payne; inside CODA and Beckett.
Shia LaBeouf as a Saint; Emilia Jones in CODA; Oklahoma Film Credits
August 12, 2021
Shia LaBeouf will play a saint for Abel Ferrara; Hollywood’s long-hours problem; Oklahoma offers $30 million in tax credits; CODA will play to everyone.
Harrison Ford Comes to TV; Crash vs. Titane; Netflix Layoffs
August 11, 2021
Dissecting the “Malice at the Palace” brawl; Titane steers its way to New York; some thoughts on the merging big- and small-screen experience.
Jennifer Hudson Think Aretha Franklin Respect
August 10, 2021
Jennnifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin performs the hit sing “Think” in a clip from the Aretha Franklin biopic Respect, in theaters Friday.
Bam Margera Jackass Val Kilmer Batsuit Traffic Catherine Zeta-Jones Luis Guzman Addams Family Wednesday
August 10, 2021
Bam Margera sues his old friends from Jackass; Val Kilmer shares some complaints about the Batsuit; two Traffic stars reunite in an Addams Family reboot.
Rick James Bitchin
August 9, 2021
Bitchin’ tells jaw-dropping Rick James stories; How Down With the King staged a Freddie Gibbs concert under Covid protocols; Suicide Squad box office.
Duran Duran A.I. Video Invisible Clint Eastwood
August 6, 2021
The trailer for Cry Macho, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood; Duran Duran still makes innovative videos; Jean-Claude Van Damme in The Last Mercenary.
James Gunn Doesn't Need to Shout — Inside His Journey to The Suicide Squad
August 5, 2021
The Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has learned a few things on the way to his supervillain extravanganza.
Spider-Man, Chinatown 2, and Other Movies Cannon Films Tried and Failed to Make in the '80s
August 5, 2021
Cannon Films had huge ambitions in 1986 for films like Spider-Man and Chinatown 2. The Industry podcast explains why they weren’t fulfilled.
Martin Scorsese Streaming Algorithm Warning; David Fincher's Lost Q&A; Jordan Peele's New Cast
August 5, 2021
Geena Davis on the Bentonville Film Festival and a Thelma & Louise what-if; Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit may inspire more; James Gunn and Martin Scorsese.
Joel Coen Alone; Obama's Ex; a Reasonable UFO Theory; Brendan Fraser
August 4, 2021
A Netflix UFO theory; the Coen Bros. hopefully temporary split; Genevieve Ahearne on dating Barack Obama; and Brendan Fraser book some roles.
The Suicide Squad Director James Gunn on What Makes a Crappy Supervillain a Crappy Supervillain — Starting With Polka-Dot Man
August 3, 2021
The The Suicide Squad director James Gunn sayo key to what makes a crappy supervillain crappy is self-awareness. Take Poka Dot Ma-
Sundance Film Festival 2022
August 3, 2021
The 2022 Sundance Film Festival will return in-person from January 20–30, and require proof of full vaccination for all participants.
Jason Momoa Dune; Matt Damon Slur; Unmade 80s Spider-Man; vaxxed Sundance
August 3, 2021
Dune star Jason Momoa wants more Dune; Matt Damon clarifies his position on a certain “f-slur”; looking back at the Spider-Man movie that was not to be.
Matt Damon's Sad Prediction; Amanda Knox Objects; Jungle Cruise Troubles
August 2, 2021
Matt Damon makes a sad prediction and offends people; Amanda Knox objects to Damon’s Stillwater and people still accusing her; Disney’s expensive Jungle Cruise trouble.
Jaws Heroine Playing With Sharks Valerie Taylor
July 29, 2021
The JAWS camera operator who now saves sharks; Netflix requires vaccinations; Bob Odenkirk is “stable,” Kevin Smith’s He-Man.
Bob Odenkirk stable
July 28, 2021
Bob Odenkirk, star of Better Call Saul, was in stable condition Wednesday after collapsing, his reps said in a statement.