Alexander Payne’s Venice Role Is a Win for Cinema—But a Test for Film Culture
Alexander Payne’s new gig could elevate the Venice Film Festival—or expose how out-of-step auteur worship has become. The real story?…
Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Black Bag’ Flops—But the Real Crisis Is Bigger Than One Film
Critics loved it. Audiences ignored it. Soderbergh’s Black Bag just tanked—and it’s not just his problem. It’s a warning shot…
Cate Blanchett Is Done Proving Herself—And That’s a Good Thing
Boom. Just like that, one of the greatest actors of our time might be walking away. Cate Blanchett—the woman who turned Tár into…
‘Borderlands’ Imploded—But Was COVID Really the Villain?
Eli Roth says Borderlands wasn’t his film—but was the pandemic the real director? Here’s why that excuse doesn’t cut it.
Jim Jarmusch’s Cannes Rejection Shocks Film World
Jim Jarmusch’s star-studded Father Mother Sister Brother was a lock for Cannes—until it wasn’t. What does this shocking snub mean…
‘Black Bag’: Soderbergh’s Spy Thriller Mesmerizes Critics but Stumbles at Box Office
Steven Soderbergh's 'Black Bag' dazzles critics with stellar performances by Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, yet faces a lukewarm box…
Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ Set to Dazzle at Cannes 2025
Jim Jarmusch's latest film, 'Father Mother Sister Brother,' featuring Cate Blanchett and Adam Driver, is slated for a grand debut…
Michael Fassbender’s Audition Twist: How He Pitched Daniel Craig as James Bond Instead of Himself
Before Daniel Craig became James Bond, Michael Fassbender auditioned for 007 but ended up promoting Craig instead. Discover the behind-the-scenes…
Black Bag Dolby Cinema Poster Revealed
Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag poster drops, teasing a sleek spy thriller with Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender. Is this his…
Why Did John Malkovich Finally Say “Yes” to Marvel After Years of “No Thanks, Pay Me”?
After years of dodging Marvel’s offers, John Malkovich is suiting up for The Fantastic Four. Why the change of heart?…
