Quick Glance: Revealed Lineup of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival
- The lineup of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled by Festival director Thierry Frémaux and president Iris Knobloch during a press conference.
- Francis Ford Coppola's self-funded epic "Megalopolis" featuring Adam Driver and others will premiere in competition.
- Yorgos Lanthimos, Andrea Arnold, David Cronenberg, Ali Abbasi, Sean Baker, Jia Zhangke, Paul Schrader, and Paolo Sorrentino are some of the competition filmmakers.
- Films like George Miller's "Furiosa", Kevin Costner's "Horizon: An America Saga", and Quentin Dupieux's "The Second Act" will be shown out of competition.
Jia Zhangke and Bi Gan Voice a Coming-of-Age Tale In Exclusive Trailer Debut for Liu Jian’s Art College 1994
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New to Streaming: Dune: Part Two, Hundreds of Beavers, Problemista, Immaculate & More
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Kiyoshi Kurosawa Covers Classic Terrain In First Trailer for Serpent’s Path: Safe to say few movies this year engender more excitement than Kiyoshi ...
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Josh Hartnett is Caught in M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap in First Trailer for Concert-Set Thriller
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U.S. Trailer for Coma Gives Bertrand Bonello’s Masterpiece a Long-Overdue Appearance
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Banel & Adama Trailer: Ramata-Toulaye Sy’s Cannes-Selected Debut Feature Arrives This June
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A Filmmaker Flips Through the Past in First Trailer for Judd Apatow-Backed Flipside
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Eliza Hittman Sets Fourth Feature with MOTHERLOVE: Emerging as one of the great directors of the sensitives and complexities of youth with her three features ...
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First Trailer for Miguel Gomes’ ‘Grand Tour, Premiering in Competition at Cannes 2024
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Kokomo City Director D. Smith Sets Next Documentary with Blvd: Following up one of the best documentaries of 2023, Kokomo City (which we awarded with the 2023 ...
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Glen Powell Wears Many Guises in New Trailer for Richard Linklater’s Hit Man: There's a perfect world in which Richard Linklater's Hit Man ...
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Quentin Tarantino Cancels The Movie Critic: So's the power of Quentin Tarantino that an aborted project will carry more weight than most filmmakers' ...
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Quick Glance: Quentin Tarantino Cancels The Movie Critic as Final Film
- Tarantino has decided that The Movie Critic will not be his 10th and final film.
- For a long time, Tarantino has talked about his 10th movie being his last work, but it looks like The Movie Critic won't be it.
Martin Scorsese Exalts the Films of Powell and Pressburger in First Trailer for Acclaimed Documentary
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Martin Scorsese Hopes to Resurrect Sinatra Biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence; Steven Spielberg Plots UFO Film
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Quick Glance: Scorsese Plans Sinatra Biopic with DiCaprio and Lawrence; Spielberg Plots UFO Film
- Martin Scorsese is planning a Sinatra biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Tina Sinatra's approval is pending.
- 'A Life of Jesus' is scheduled to film in Italy, Egypt, and Israel this year. Steven Spielberg is working on a UFO film.
- Andrew Garfield and Miles Teller are being considered for 'A Life of Jesus'. Spielberg opts for a UFO film over Bullitt.
- David Koepp will pen the script for Spielberg's UFO film. The psychological components will be significant post 'Fabelmans'.
Tribeca 2024 Lineup Features New Films by Joel Potrykus, Michael Angarano, Morrisa Maltz, Nathan Silver, Karim Aïnouz & More
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The Criterion Channel’s May Lineup Includes Michael Roemer, Obayashi, Sara Driver & More
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Exclusive Trailer Debut for Ann Hui’s July Rhapsody Restores a Hong Kong Classic: I was lucky to see the new restoration of July Rhapsody, an oft-forgotten 2002 ...
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Sean Penn Takes Dakota Johnson for a Ride in First Trailer for Daddio: A selection at Telluride and TIFF last year, Christy Hall's directorial debut Daddio ...
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The Beatles’ Long-Unavailable 1970 Film Let It Be Arrives in May, Restored by Peter Jackson
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Quick Glance: The Beatles Documentary 'Let It Be' Restored by Peter Jackson Coming to Disney+ Soon
- The film 'Let It Be,' which captured The Beatles' final group performance and remained hidden for five decades, is set to make a comeback on Disney+ with an elaborate restoration by Peter Jackson. The revamped version is scheduled to premiere on the streaming platform on May 8.
- Peter Jackson's award-winning 2021 docuseries 'The Beatles: Get Back' included footage originally intended for 'Let It Be.' The success of the series prompted Apple Corps to commission Jackson's Park Road Post Production for a meticulous restoration of the film from the original 16mm negative. This process also involved enhancing the sound quality using technology similar to what Jackson utilized in the 'Get Back' series.
- The film features a wealth of footage from the studio session in January 1969, during which John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr - accompanied by keyboardist Billy Preston - crafted the 'Let It Be' album, recorded music, and performed atop Apple's London headquarters.
- Initially, the critically acclaimed album, winner of multiple Grammys, faced delays due to internal band tensions. However, Lennon enlisted producer Phil Spector to help finalize it as preparations for the film's theatrical release were underway.
Solo Trailer: Théodore Pellerin Takes the Stage in Sophie Dupuis’s TIFF Winner: Ever since seeing his stellar performance in Philippe Lesage's Genesis ...
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Cannes 2024 Directors Fortnight, Critics Week, and ACID Lineups Unveiled: Following the main lineups for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, a handful of sidebar ...
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S. Craig Zahler Lines Up Next Two Features: After directing three films in four years with Bone Tomahawk, Brawl in Cell Block 99, and Dragged Across Concrete ...
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Sammo Hung & Louis Koo Get into Action in First Trailer for Soi Cheang’s Cannes Premiere Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
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Kim Minhee Meets Cats and Makes Conversation in U.S. Trailer for Hong Sangsoo’s In Our Day
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Werner Herzog Joins Bong Joon Ho’s Animated Feature, Paul Walter Hauser Will Play Chris Farley & More
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Family Portrait Trailer: Deragh Campbell is on an Elusive Search in Lucy Kerr’s Locarno Winner
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The Criterion Collection’s July Lineup Includes 4Ks of Pat Garrett, Le Samouraï, and Risky Business
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Quentin Tarantino Plans Fall Shoot For The Movie Critic, Lynne Ramsay and Walter Hill Set Next Films & More
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R.I.P. Eleanor Coppola (1936-2024)
Quick Glance: Eleanor Coppola: Matriarch of Filmmaking Dynasty Passes Away
- Eleanor Coppola, who documented the making of her husband's iconic films and raised a family of filmmakers, has died at the age of 87.
- Their first-born son Gian-Carlo became a regular presence in Francis' films, along with their subsequent children Roman and Sofia, all venturing into the movie industry.
- Eleanor captured the behind-the-scenes stories of Francis' films, including the infamous chaos of 'Apocalypse Now', resulting in the renowned making-of documentary 'Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse'.
- Despite challenges in her marriage with Francis, Eleanor continued to pursue creative outlets, writing memoirs, directing films, and exploring her own projects in the film world.
Challengers Review: Non-Stop Lurid Entertainment Rides the Charisma of Its Stars: Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers opens in an intentionally disorienting manner: We ...
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Quick Glance: Challengers Review: Crafting a Simple Tale Into a Skillful Epic
- 'Challengers' focuses on the relationships and conflicts among three main characters who formed a close bond in their youth.
- Director Luca Guadagnino elevates the typical soap opera plot of 'Challengers' with his energetic style and attention to detail.
- The cast in 'Challengers' is outstanding, contributing to turning the simple story into an impressive 131-minute epic film.
- Despite the lack of queer energy between the male leads, 'Challengers' falls short of expectations, delving into heteronormative cliches and toxic masculinity.
New to Streaming: Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy, Coup de Chance, Goodbye, Dragon Inn, Suzume, Ennio & More
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Omen Review: An Assured Debut That Never Falters in Ambition or Surprise: When considering a film, it can be healthy to have some skepticism, no matter what ...
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Rachel Sennott Looks Inward in First Trailer for I Used To Be Funny: While her performance in Bottoms may have gotten the most buzz out of South by Southwest ...
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Quick Glance: Traumatized Comic in I Used to Be Funny Trailer
- Rachel Sennott portrays an upcoming stand-up comedian and au pair dealing with the disappearance of a teenager she previously cared for as a nanny.
- The movie, which had its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, delves into trauma, recovery, and their impact on the relationships and communities that shape us.
- Shifting between past and present, Sam endeavors to overcome her trauma and return to the stage.
- In addition to Rachel Sennott, the cast includes talented actors like Jason Jones, Sabrina Jalees, Caleb Hearon, Ennis Esmer, and Dani Kind.
Watershed British Feature Pressure Returns In Trailer for New Restoration: The first British feature written and directed by a Black feature did not come ...
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The Film Stage Show Ep. 534 – Monkey Man (with Jenny Nulf): Welcome to a new episode of The Film Stage Show! Brian Roan and Robyn Bahr are joined by Jenny Nulf ...
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The first poster for Yorgo Lanthimos' Kinds of Kindness, premiering at Cannes 2024.
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Quick Glance: Cannes Film Festival 2024: Coppola's Epic Return
- The announcement of the film selection for the 77th Cannes Film Festival was made under the direction of director Greta Gerwig.
- Francis Ford Coppola returns to Cannes with his long-awaited film Megalopolis. The selection for the Palme d'Or award includes notable collaborations and anticipated biopics.
- A variety of films are expected to attract attention at the festival, including personal projects by renowned directors. Special screenings and honorary awards add to the festival's allure.
- The jury, led by Greta Gerwig, will evaluate a variety of films, while George Lucas will receive an honorary Palme d'Or. A film addressing women's rights in China will also be presented.
Frederick Elmes on John Cassavetes’ Infectious Confidence, Imitating Sven Nykvist, and Ang Lee’s Hulk
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First Footage from Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths and Guy Maddin’s Rumours Arrive: Rarely do we make note of single-digit seconds' footage, but when it's two ...
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Explore the Sweet West in Trailer for the Ross Brothers’ Acclaimed Gasoline Rainbow
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David Lynch Seeks Funding for Animated Feature Snootworld After Netflix Rejects Pitch
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Quick Glance: David Lynch Seeks Financing for Animated Project Snootworld Post Netflix Rejection
- Following Netflix's rejection, David Lynch is now seeking financing options for his animated, family-friendly project Snootworld.
- The plot revolves around Snoots, tiny creatures undergoing a ritual transition at the age of eight, leading to an adventure into a fantastical world when the hero disappears.
- Expressing disappointment in Netflix's decision, Lynch criticized the modern animation industry's shift towards surface-level humor.
- It remains uncertain whether Lynch or another director will helm the project, as Lynch remains tight-lipped regarding other potential ventures.
Harmony Korine’s Aggro Dr1ft Sets Theatrical Run for May: Is Aggro Dr1ft the future of cinema? Not in any quantifiable, justifiable sense ...
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Wes Anderson Teams with Cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel for The Phoenician Scheme
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Anya Taylor-Joy Joins Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door: Following up a pair of English-language short films, Pedro Almodóvar has now embarked on shooting his ...
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Quick Glance: Anya Taylor-Joy Joins Pedro Almodóvar's Latest Film
- Pedro Almodóvar has started filming his first English-language feature, The Room Next Door.
- Joining the cast of Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, John Turturro, and Alessandro Nivola is the newly added Anya Taylor-Joy.
- The film explores the relationship between a flawed mother and her resentful daughter living separate lives due to a deep-rooted misunderstanding.
- Almodóvar delves into themes of wars, differing perspectives on reality, friendship, and sexual pleasure in a unique New England setting.
Aubrey Plaza Will Star In John Waters’ Liarmouth, Which Seeks Funding: Within hours of news that David Lynch is seeking financing for his animated feature ...
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Mia Goth Has Killer Ambitions in First Trailer for Ti West’s MaXXXine: Like any summer movie slate, the lineup is chock full of sequels and franchise additions ...
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Quick Glance: A24 Unleashes Sex, Sleaze, And A Serial Killer In Hollywood with MaXXXine Trailer
- Maxine, who debuted as a blood-soaked heroine in Ti West's 'X,' returns rebranded as a bombshell blonde in double denim, establishing herself in the adult film industry.
- The movie kicks off with Maxine's role in a legitimate horror film, but her ambitions are soon threatened by the unexpected appearance of the L.A. Night Stalker.
- Despite warnings about the danger he poses to women, Maxine seems eager to confront the Night Stalker in 'MaXXXine,' surrounded by an impressive cast that enhances the film's intensity.
- Set to hit theaters on July 5, 2024, 'MaXXXine' not only offers an intriguing plot and fantastic cast, but also visual elements with a giallo flavor reminiscent of Dario Argento's works.
Becoming the Beast: George MacKay on Fighting for Bertrand Bonello’s Film, Learning French, and Modern Incel Culture
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A Nigerian Film Club Fights the Status Quo in Exclusive U.S. Trailer for Coconut Head Generation
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The Best Films That Didn’t Receive a Single Sight & Sound Vote: While it was fascinating to see the results of the 2022 Sight & Sound poll ...
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Exclusive U.S. Trailer for Sundance Winner Slow Captures an Intimate Portrait of Asexuality
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Don Hertzfeldt and Ari Aster Collaborating on a “Big” Existential Horror Animation
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Quick Glance: Don Hertzfeldt, Ari Aster Working on Major Horror Project
- Don Hertzfeldt confirmed the collaboration with Ari Aster on a significant and costly horror project that he has been developing for 15 years.
- Earlier this year, Hertzfeldt responded to a tweet hinting that Ari Aster could potentially produce his new film by simply replying with a zipped mouth emoji.
- Hertzfeldt is regarded as an influential animator of his era. Eight of his short films have participated in the Sundance Film Festival, setting a festival record. Additionally, he is the sole filmmaker to have clinched the Grand Jury Prize for Short Film at the Sundance Film Festival twice.
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Posterized April 2024: Sasquatch Sunset, The People’s Joker, Terrestrial Verses & More
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NYC Weekend Watch: Jonas Mekas, Hal Hartley, Lee Chang-dong & More: NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings. Anthology Film ...
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Venice Review: The Beast is a Spellbinding, Time-Shifting Coup for Bertrand Bonello
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Lee Chang-dong on the Power of Anger and Empathizing with Pain: This month, Metrograph is running “Novel Encounters: The Films of Lee Chang-dong ...
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New to Streaming: Jean Eustache, The Zone of Interest, How to Have Sex, Snack Shack, Girls State & More
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Interior Life: Quebecois Maverick Robert Morin on Nightmares, Humor, and Neorealism
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Keeping the Mystery: Alice Rohrwacher on La Chimera, Mythology, and Morality: In Alice Rohrwacher’s La Chimera, the Italian writer-director’s fourth narrative ...
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Janet Planet Trailer Unveils Annie Baker’s Superb Debut: The nearly year-long span from discovering Janet Planet's existence to seeing a single frame was ...
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The People’s Joker Director Vera Drew on the Trans Awakening of Batman Forever and the Way Superhero Movies Could Survive
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Nick Newman and the Brooklyn Center for Theatre Research Present Amnesiascope, a New Screening Series, on April 12
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Watch: Jonathan Glazer Directs Scarlett Johansson In Shakespeare-Heavy Prada Ad: Though likely shot before he gave literally the one Academy Awards speech worth ...
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Ken Loach on The Old Oak, Why Every Film is a Documentary, and Artistic Solidarity
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Palestinian Voices Speak In Exclusive Trailer for Sci-Fi Documentary Lyd: Safe to assume the ongoing atrocities in Gaza will engender cinema, fiction and ...
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Park Chan-wook Lines Up Next Film The Ax with Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin Attached
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12 Films to See in April: If the only April release was my top pick of the month it would be one of the finest lineups of the years ...
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Quick Glance: April Fools' Day 2024: From Baby Language Translation Apps to a Ghostbuster at Tinder
- Every year on April 1st, companies and brands introduce new 'products' for jokes. Sweetgreen, Welch's, and Omaha Steaks showcase ideas like baby language translation apps.
- April 1st, known as April Fools' Day, encourages not trusting anyone and questioning everything. Companies use this day to surprise customers and employees with prank products.
- Despite occasional failed pranks, marketers continue to rely on fake products to grab attention. Examples include a hot dog-flavored drink from 7-Eleven and a translation app for stoner language.
- Other prank products include things like AI-powered dolls, banana sleeping bags, and even cheese spritz sprays. Companies like Krispy Kreme, Omaha Steaks, and Quest Nutrition participate in this fun tradition.
The People’s Joker Review: Superhero-Skewering Satire is Miraculous in Multiple Ways
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Quick Glance: The People's Joker: A Marvel of Superhero Satire
- The People's Joker defied legal battles to reach the screen.
- Vera Drew's film cleverly blends cultural criticism, personal narrative, and genre parody.
- Set in a world where comedy is outlawed, the story follows Vera's journey as 'Joker the Harlequin'.
- Drew's film combines clever humor with a fresh take on DC villains in a heteronormative dystopia.
Watch Hal Ashby’s Long-Lost Neil Young Concert Film Solo Trans: When none of us are generous enough to just buy an album (or join his notoriously unwieldy ...
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Ang Lee Decries State of 3D: “The Filmmakers Are Bad. The Theaters Are Bad.”: It's been the better part of five years since Ang Lee's last feature ...
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Francis Ford Coppola Finally Unveils Megalopolis and Begins Work on Next Film: Don't call it a premiere, but after decades in the making, Francis Ford ...
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Quick Glance: Francis Ford Coppola Unveils Megalopolis and Announces Next Film
- After decades, Francis Ford Coppola reveals his $120 million epic Megalopolis to the Hollywood industry in Los Angeles to find a buyer.
- Reviews are confidential until the official premiere, but initial details praise Coppola's unique directorial style.
- Coppola's film, rich in ideas blending past with future, covers complex themes in a concise runtime and aims for wide theatrical distribution before any festival screenings.
- The plot revolves around a city's destruction resembling New York, sparking debates on future visions. Coppola already plans to start working on a new film after finishing Megalopolis.
Eva Green Finds Romance in 4K Restoration Trailer for Bernardo Bertolucci’s NC-17 Cut of The Dreamers
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14 Films to See at New Directors/New Films 2024: Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, Christopher Nolan, Spike Lee, Chantal Akerman, Theo Angelopoulos, Lynne Ramsay ...
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The Shrouds Will Be David Cronenberg’s Longest Film: With just ten days to go until the Cannes Film Festival lineup is unveiled, one title heavily tipped to ...
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Quick Glance: Cronenberg's Longest Film: The Shrouds
- David Cronenberg's upcoming film, The Shrouds, featuring Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger, Guy Pearce, and Sandrine Holt, is set to be released by Pyramide Films on September 25, 2024.
- At 119 minutes, it surpasses the runtime of Dead Ringers and Naked Lunch. Returning collaborators such as Douglas Koch, Christopher Donaldson, and Howard Shore are confirmed for the project.
- The story follows Karsh, a businessman who creates GraveTech, a system allowing the living to connect with their deceased loved ones. When graves, including his wife's, are vandalized, he embarks on a quest to find the culprits.
- Lea Seydoux recently explained her decision to leave the project, citing fatigue and concerns over language. The image of lead actor Vincent Cassel bears a striking resemblance to director David Cronenberg.
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