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The future of theAlienfranchise is in a state of flux at the moment, butRidley Scott’s plans for the next movie—if it ever gets made—are quite interesting. Scott returned to the sci-fi genre and the franchise that launched his career with the 2012 prequelPrometheus, which spurred a bevy of hot takes but grossed over $400 million worldwide. That’s not bad for an R-rated sci-fi thriller about the meaning of life, so 20th Century Fox greenlit a follow-up with Scott returning....

Like most visionary directors,Guillermo del Torotends to be divisive. Despite his gregarious and charming personality, his famous movies, fromCronostoNightmare Alley, can divide fans. There are those who think he’s a genius, weaving in a deep love of cinema and especially monsters, and those who feel like he’s more of a glorified production designer, able to bring in disparate elements but rarely telling a cohesive story. Even those who wouldn’t consider themselves fans of the Mexican auteur, however, must admit plenty of things about him....

Academy Award-nominated for her role inTo Leslie,Andrea Riseboroughlends her acting talent to the work of celebrated working directors likeArmando Iannucci,Alejandro G. Iñárritu,andTom Ford. Riseborough heightens each film with her nuanced performance, unique takes, and fully-embodied characters.Andy Sambergis a modern comedy icon, taking a confident (yet terrifying) step into earnest drama. Together, they’ve been cast alongsideKate WinsletinEllen Kuras' moving new biopic,Lee. Leetells the amazing story of photojournalistLee Miller, soberly played (and astutely produced) byWinslet....

Few films were greeted with as much controversy upon their release asAdrian Lyne’s9½ Weeks.Not sinceLast Tango in Parishad a serious movie about sexuality caused such a stir. But whileBernardo Bertolucci’s tale of erotic entrapment was met with acclaim andOscar nominations, Lyne’s was met with resounding jeers. Aftermonths of speculation about its production, hardly anyone seemed to like9½ Weekswhen it finally came out. Yet in an age where the most scandalizing study of sensuality imaginable isFifty Shades of Grey, Lyne’s examination of a sadomasochistic love affair retains the power to shock and disturb us....

It’s crazy to think that we’re already talking about Marvel’s Phase Four slate of films when we still haveCaptain America: Civil War,Black Panther,Captain Marvel, a newSpider-Man, and much, much more before we move into a new “Phase.” But, for better or worse, that’s where we are — keeping one eye firm on the present with our ears open to anything and everything coming down the road. To that end,JoeandAnthony Russo, the directors behindCivil Warand the two-partAvengers: Infinity War, is teasing a new line-up of Marvel’s heroes for Phase Four....

The EE British Academy Film Awards have announced nominations for their 2019 ceremony. The BAFTAs, as they’re more commonly called, are essentially the “British Oscars”, as voters select the very best in filmandBritish film simultaneously. The critical darlingThe Favouritefell back in favor with this voting group as it scored a whopping 12 nominations including Best Film and Outstanding British Film, leading any other film in total nominations. Next in line with seven nominations each isA Star Is Born,Roma,First Man, and, yes,Bohemian Rhapsody....

Since there has been horror, there has been horror sequels. One of the most beautifully twisted quirks of the genre is how often these independent, shoe-string flights of fancy suddenly turn into money-printing franchises.Halloween.Friday the 13th.A Nightmare on Elm Street. Horror is built on the backs of nightmares that were only supposed to last a single night and ended up stretching across decades. Just by the law of averages, this has resulted in plenty of…less than stellar films....

There are few stars whoselegends reign quite supremely as that ofBette Davis. Known for herimmense talent, staunch perfectionism, and brash personality, the actress’ careerspanned decades and genres. And while it’s almost impossible to talk about Davis without reflecting on her alleged feud withJoan Crawford, the superstar had a generous side, and an eye for new talent. Her friendship withOlivia de Havillandis well documented, butthere was one star the perfectionist proclaimed as the greatest actress she’d ever seen,and one who remainscriminally underrated: the incomparable star ofThe Rose Tattoo,Anna Magnani....

The distribution rights forJames Bondexpired at Sony afterSpectre, which has led to a bidding war this past year between studios since aJames Bondfilm, no matter its quality, is a guaranteed hit. While major studios including Sony, Warner Bros., and Universal all wantedJames Bond, it looks like the rights for the upcoming 25th installment will go to the small, up-and-coming studio Annapurna Pictures. Deadline reports that a deal between rights-holder MGM and distributor Annapurna, which had previously produced films but began distribution earlier this year withDetroit, will likely be finalized later this week....

With directorGabriela Cowperthwaite’sOur Friendnow playing in select theaters and On Demand thanks to Gravitas Ventures and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, I recently got to speak withCasey Affleckabout being part of such an inspiring movie. If you haven’tseen the trailer,Our Friendis based on the Esquire article“The Friend: Love Is Not a Big Enough Word”byMatthew Teagueand is about a family (Dakota Johnsonand Affleck) dealing with terminal cancer and the close friend (Jason Segel) that moves in to help them out....

Next week, all pop culture eyes will be turned to Brazil as the country hosts its 2022Comic-Con Experience (CCXP). Much like other Comic-Cons, the event welcomes pop culture fans from all over the country to gather in one place (São Paulo) and get teased about all the exciting titles that are coming our way in future months and years. The event’s importance has exponentially grown over the years, and its public has almost tripled ever since the first edition in 2014....

Now streaming on Shudder is the new horror anthology seriesCreepshow, a modern take on the classic 80s movie franchise. From showrunnerGreg Nicotero(The Walking Dead) comes this weekly series featuring nightmarish short-form adaptations of some of the top horror writers around. The whole thing kicks off with a sequence dubbed “Gray Matter”, based on a short story by the one and onlyStephen King, and adapted forCreepshowbyPhilip de BlasiandByron Willinger(The Commuter). And that segment just so happens to be the one Nicotero & Co....

In recognition of Earth Month, Disney+ announced today the Disneynature filmElephant,narrated byMeghan, The Duchess of Sussex, will premiere on April 3rd alongside previously announcedDolphin Reef, with narration by Academy Award-winning actressNatalie Portman. Following its theatrical release last year, the Disneynature filmPenguinswill also make it’s Disney+ debut on April 3rd. The Earth Month collection on Disney+ will also contain additional Disneynature titles premiering on the service on April 3rd includingIn the Footsteps of Elephant,A Life on the EdgeandDiving with Dolphins, which give viewers behind-the-scenes access into the unique filmmaking process of all three films....