Star Wars: Episode VII – The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson has expanded the cast of his upcoming mystery-thriller Knives Out with the addition of actress Ana de Armas, best known for her role in Blade Runner 2049. The casting announcement adds another high-profile name to a project that already features an ensemble of well-known … Read more
Luca Guadagnino to Adapt Bob Dylan’s ‘Blood On the Tracks’ for the Big Screen Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino will follow his Oscar-winning film Call Me By Your Name with a cinematic adaptation of Bob Dylan’s acclaimed 1975 album Blood On the Tracks. The project reunites Guadagnino with production company RT Features, and brings together experienced … Read more
Ralph Fiennes to Receive European Achievement in World Cinema Award at European Film Awards in Seville British filmmaker and actor Ralph Fiennes will be honoured with the European Achievement in World Cinema award at the European Film Awards ceremony in Seville, Spain. The European Film Academy says the award recognizes “a rich and extensive career … Read more
Autumn has arrived: crisp air, cozy evenings, pumpkin spices and the perfect excuse to dive into films that feel like the season. Whether you want heartwarming family stories, nostalgic dramas, quirky comedies or spooky vibes for Halloween, this curated list of autumnal movies offers a warm, cinematic blanket for chilly nights. Grab a sweater and … Read more
Ryan Coogler to Write and Direct the Black Panther Sequel Ryan Coogler is confirmed to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the screenwriter and director of the highly anticipated sequel currently titled Black Panther 2. The announcement marks Coogler’s return to the Kingdom of Wakanda after the cultural and box-office phenomenon of the original … Read more
“I just wanted to take another look at ya.” A Star Is Born: A Study in Mirrors, Introspection, and the Cost of Fame A Star Is Born examines the importance of seeing others clearly — and, more crucially, the necessity of seeing oneself. Bradley Cooper’s film presents characters with real flaws and offers a simple … Read more
This article was written exclusively for The Film Magazine by Annice White. I was watching Call Me By Your Name for the third (or fourteenth) time when I began to think about how clothing functions in cinema—not just as costume, but as a decisive element in shaping identity, relationships and narrative mood. As Stella Bruzzi … Read more
James Gunn in Talks to Write and Direct Suicide Squad 2 for DC/Warner Bros. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 & 2 writer-director James Gunn is reportedly in discussions to write and direct a follow-up to the 2016 film Suicide Squad for DC/Warner Bros. The move would mark Gunn’s first major attachment since his recent … Read more
Michael Shannon Reportedly in Talks to Join Rian Johnson’s Knives Out Two-time Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon — known for his work in Revolutionary Road (2009) and Nocturnal Animals (2016/2017), and a co-star of the Best Picture-winning film The Shape of Water — is reportedly in discussions to join the ensemble cast of Knives Out, … Read more
Annapurna Pictures and director Jay Roach have cast veteran actor Malcolm McDowell to portray media magnate Rupert Murdoch in their forthcoming film about alleged sexism and sexual misconduct at Fox News. The untitled project centers on the women who challenged workplace harassment and discrimination at the network, and the events that contributed to the removal … Read more