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What Venom 2 And Many Saints Of Newark Can Teach Us About The Post-Pandemic Box Office Sony Pictures By Ryan Scott/Oct. 4, 2021 11:46 am EST It was, to say the very least of it, a huge weekend at the box office. At least if you have the word “Marvel” attached to your movie in any capacity, or any movie ultimately coming from the Disney umbrella. To that end, “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” opened to a truly shocking $90....

“This Is Actually the Truth” 20th Century Studios “The Last Duel” tells the story of Marguerite de Carrouges (Jodie Comer), a noblewoman in France in the 1300s who claims she was raped by Jacques Le Gris (Adam Driver), who was once the friend of Marguerite’s husband, Jean de Carrouges (Matt Damon). In presenting this story, “The Last Duel” gives us three unique perspectives. The first act of the film is from de Carrouges’ point of view, which, of course, paints him in a heroic light....

‘Brightburn 2’ Is A Possibility, According To James Gunn By Chris Evangelista/July 9, 2019 5:00 pm EST Remember Brightburn? It came out this year, and it was a surprisingly enjoyable and nasty horror-superhero hybrid. The movie didn’t exactly break the bank at the box office, but according to producer James Gunn, that doesn’t rule out a sequel. While there’s nothing official yet, Gunn revealed that there have been talks regarding Brightburn 2, which would presumably feature the further adventures of Brandon Breyer, a young sociopath who just happens to have superpowers....

‘Godzilla Vs Kong’ Posters: The Titans Are Ready For The Ultimate Battle By Ethan Anderton/March 8, 2021 12:30 pm EST Godzilla vs. Kong is just a few short weeks away from stomping into theaters and tearing into HBO Max. As the hype train continues to speed onward, Warner Bros. Pictures has released a handful of new Godzilla vs. Kong posters, including a couple flashy international one-sheets. The titans are clearly ready for battle....

‘Joe Bell’ Trailer: It’s Up To Mark Wahlberg To End Bullying Forever By Ethan Anderton/June 18, 2021 8:44 am EST After premiering at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival, the anti-bullying drama Joe Bell is finally coming to theaters this year. Once titled Good Joe Bell, the movie tells the true story of Oregonian father Joe Bell (Mark Wahlberg) ,who pays tribute to his gay teenage son Jadin (Reid Miller) by embarking on a self-reflective walk across America to speak his heart to heartland citizens about the real and terrifying costs of bullying....

‘Screwball’ Filmmakers Explain Why They Used Child Actors In Their Hilarious True-Crime Doc [Interview] By Danielle Solzman/March 28, 2019 12:00 pm EST Screwball is a true-crime story documentary about the Biogenesis scandal that shook Major League Baseball to its core. But there’s one unique twist: child actors are used in all of the re-enactments, transforming the whole story into a deranged comedy. Miami-based filmmakers Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman are Florida-centric in their filmography, so it would not surprise me in the slightest if they do a documentary on the Marlins Park at some point in the future....

‘Slasher: Flesh & Blood’ Trailer: David Cronenberg Leads Shudder’s New Horror Series By Chris Evangelista/July 26, 2021 11:26 am EST Slasher, the anthology series that originated on the now-dead horror cable channel Chiller, is headed to Shudder, and bringing the legendary David Cronenberg along with it. Cronenberg is part of the cast of this new season, titled Slasher: Flesh & Blood, which follows a wealthy family being stalked by a masked killer....

A Sopranos Actor Is Ready To Haunt Your Lunch Meat This Halloween As The Gabaghoul Dietz & Watson By Chris Evangelista/Oct. 13, 2021 1:01 pm EST Happy Halloween! You know, sometimes I feel a little bad for some of the supporting “Sopranos” actors. Many of them are stuck playing wiseguys for the rest of their lives, and I have to imagine that they sometimes get a little tired of that. But hey, work is work, and Vincent Pastore, who memorably played Big Pussy on “The Sopranos,” is now out here hocking lunch meat as a spooktacular character named the Gabaghoul....

An Evening With Jason Reitman, Director Of Juno And Up In The Air (The /Filmcast: After Dark - Ep. 79) By Slashfilmcast/Dec. 11, 2009 12:45 pm EST Last night, Jason Reitman, director of Juno and Up in the Air, joined us for a special live Q&A with /Film readers. Those who tuned in live know that it was an epic night of director-fan interaction. In this special episode of the /Filmcast, Dave Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley chatted with Jason about a wide range of topics....

Armie Hammer Joins Alicia Vikander In Ben Wheatley’s ‘Freakshift’ By Jack Giroux/April 3, 2017 4:30 pm EST Below, learn more about the Armie Hammer Freakshift casting. According to Deadline, Hammer is playing Vikander’s love interest. The outlet reported Vikander’s casting as well, and they described the story as an “all-guns-blazing action thriller about a band of misfits who hunt down and kill nocturnal underground monsters.” Wheatley co-wrote Freakshift with his frequent collaborator (and wife), Amy Jump, who co-wrote and edited a few of his movies, including Kill List and High-Rise....

Batwoman Season 3: Release Date, Cast And More By Ben Pearson/July 27, 2021 11:26 am EST (Welcome to …And More, our no-frills, zero B.S. guide to when and where you can watch upcoming movies and shows, and everything else you could possibly stand to know.) The CW’s Batwoman series has weathered some pretty significant obstacles (it’s kind of a big deal when your main star leaves your show after the first season), but it has finally had some time to establish its new identity....

Daily Podcast: Mini-Water Cooler, Annette, My Man Godfrey, Riders Of Justice, Beastars, And More Magnolia Pictures By Ben Pearson/Aug. 30, 2021 5:46 pm EST On the August 30, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by news editor Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about what they’ve been up to at the virtual water cooler. Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing: What we’ve been Reading: What we’ve been Watching:...

Did The Latest Episode Of ‘Loki’ Plant The First Seeds For The New ‘Blade’ Movie? By Jeremy Mathai/June 30, 2021 9:02 am EST If there’s anything the Marvel Cinematic Universe loves to do, it’s finding subtle (and somewhat less subtle) ways to include teases and hints about what Kevin Feige & co. might have in store for us regarding future plans. While some may prefer a more immediate, present-focused mindset on the story at hand, it’s hard to deny the fun that comes with intriguing Easter eggs and throwaway lines that may mean far more down the line than it might seem — and importantly, that don’t distract from what should be the main priority....

Gladiator Ending Explained: Roman Retribution And Elysian Reunions DreamWorks Pictures By Steven Ward/Oct. 21, 2021 6:44 pm EST Ridley Scott’s grandiose Roman revenge film “Gladiator” has remained a staple of historical epics since it was released back in 2000. With its sweeping vistas of Rome, iconic (and forever quotable) scenes, and brutal action, the film is a beautiful and visceral immersion into one of the largest empires of the ancient world....

There Were Off-Screen Setbacks and Scandals 20th Century Studios The production of “Cleopatra” immediately got off to a bad start in 1961 when Taylor came down with pneumonia. The studio was forced to shut down filming and moved to Rome, burning millions of dollars on unused footage and new sets in the process. Not only was there a change in location but also in cast and crew: Joseph L. Mankiewicz replaced Rouben Mamoulian as director and Richard Burton was cast at Mark Antony, discharging Stephen Boyd....

Moonfall Trailer: Director Roland Emmerich Is Back To Destroy The World, Again Lionsgate By Ethan Anderton/Sept. 2, 2021 10:29 am EST Director Roland Emmerich has wreaked havoc on planet Earth several times before. He brought an alien invasion in “Independence Day.” He froze the world in “The Day After Tomorrow.” And he threw everything but the kitchen sink at humanity in “2012.” Now he’s back at it again with his new film “Moonfall,” and this time he’s literally crashing the moon into the Earth....

Not A Lesson: Why Dear Evan Hansen And Roadrunner Are Both Deeply Irresponsible Depictions Of Suicide Erika Doss / Universal Pictures By Marya Gates/Sept. 24, 2021 10:42 am EST Spoilers for the films “Dear Evan Hansen” and “Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain.” This year two films have crossed into dangerous and irresponsible territory in using suicide and suicidal ideation as story arcs. First, Morgan Neville’s documentary “Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain,” ostensibly a look at the life and work of celebrity chef and world traveler Anthony Bourdain, used his death by suicide to elicit heartbreaking interviews from grieving friends and family, while also wading into troublesome tropes about suicide....

Oscar Isaac Talks The Addams Family 2 And His Toughest Critics – His Kids Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Vanessa Armstrong/Oct. 18, 2021 2:02 pm EST Oscar Isaac has been busy lately. He recently starred in Paul Schrader’s “The Card Counter,” he’s in Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming “Dune,” and will be heading to Disney+ next year, where he’ll play the eponymous lead in the MCU show “Moon Knight.” If that wasn’t enough, he’s also in the recently released animated feature, “The Addams Family 2,” where he voices the family’s patriarch, Gomez Addams....

Pixar Supporting Characters Who Deserve Their Own Movie Disney/Pixar By Max Marriner/Sept. 23, 2021 8:24 pm EST In the house of Pixar, character is key. For over 25 years, the most reliable studio in animation has dazzled and devastated audiences with its profound understanding of character-driven storytelling. No one would care about these talking toys, blue-collar monsters, or middle-aged superheroes if they weren’t full of motivation, depth, and thematic growth. We don’t love Buzz Lightyear because he looks cool and has a famous catchphrase; we love him because he dwells in existential misery before learning to accept his identity as a child’s plaything, teaching all of us that it’s okay if it takes a while to discover who you truly are....

Ron’s Gone Wrong Co-Writer Peter Baynham Reveals The Surprising Way Ron And Borat Are The Same 20th Century Studios (Walt Disney Company) By Jeff Ewing/Oct. 25, 2021 4:22 pm EST Even in our modern, hyper-connected world, friendship is important for any kid growing up. 20th Century Studios’ “Ron’s Gone Wrong,” now in theaters, tackles both the importance of friendship and our contemporary overreliance on technology through the story of awkward middle-schooler Barney (Jack Dylan Grazer) and his “B-bot” robot companion Ron (Zach Galifianakis)....