Abel Gance is recognized as one of the most influential directors in 20th-century French cinema. His bold experimentation with form and technique helped shape a visual language that later generations of filmmakers—from avant-garde practitioners to critics and directors associated with the French New Wave—would study and cite as an important precedent. Gance’s most celebrated and … Read more

Zoey Deutch Joins Zombieland 2 Cast A long-awaited sequel to the 2009 hit movie Zombieland is officially moving forward, and actress Zoey Deutch has been announced as the first new cast member to join the returning ensemble. The original core cast — Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Abigail Breslin and Emma Stone — are expected to … Read more

An anticipated dramedy inspired by the true events surrounding the Women’s Liberation Movement’s disruption of the 1970 Miss World contest began principal photography on Monday, 26 November in London. The production has now announced five additional cast members joining previously confirmed leads Keira Knightley, Jessie Buckley and Gugu Mbatha‑Raw. The film, titled Misbehaviour, centers on … Read more

Zack Snyder, Ayn Rand and The Fountainhead: Reading Batman v Superman Through Objectivism During a conversation with my colleague Katie Doyle I learned something I wish I had known earlier: Zack Snyder’s next project is a remake of Ayn Rand’s novel The Fountainhead. I had previously noted Randian influences in Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn … Read more

Matt Kennard moved from acting in several well-known British television productions to writing and directing the World War I centenary short film Hymn of Hate. The film was praised for its careful orchestration and emotional handling, described by reviewers as an effective tribute to lives lost in the First World War. In a recent conversation, … Read more

Ben Wheatley to Direct Netflix and Working Title Adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca Director Ben Wheatley, known for films such as High-Rise (2015) and Free Fire (2016), is set to direct a new screen adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s celebrated novel Rebecca for Working Title and Netflix. The production announced key casting today, naming … Read more

Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) Director: Bryan Singer (credited), Dexter Fletcher (completed film) Screenwriter: Anthony McCarten Starring: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy, Joe Mazzello, Aidan Gillen, Tom Hollander, Allen Leech, Mike Myers Bohemian Rhapsody, the biopic centered on Freddie Mercury and the story of Queen, arrived after a long, troubled production history. The project … Read more

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) Director: Lasse Hallström, Joe Johnston Cast: Mackenzie Foy, Keira Knightley, Jayden Fowora-Knight, Matthew Macfadyen, Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, Misty Copeland Plot: After receiving a mysterious egg-shaped box as a gift from her deceased mother, young Clara Stahlbaum finds herself in the magical world of the Four Realms and must embark … Read more

Stan Lee, Marvel Icon, Dies at 95 We are deeply saddened to learn that Stan Lee, the legendary writer, editor and publisher who helped shape Marvel Comics, has passed away at the age of 95. His passing marks the end of an era for comic books and for popular culture at large. Stan Lee brought … Read more

2018 European Film Awards — Full List of Nominees The nominees for the 2018 European Film Awards have been announced. Leading the field is Pawel Pawlikowski’s intimate black-and-white drama Cold War (Zimna Wojna), which earned five nominations across major categories: European Film, Director, Actress, Actor and Screenwriter. Close behind, three films — Border (Gräns), Dogman … Read more