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Korea Spent Its Biggest Budget Ever on Hope. Na Hong-jin Made More Money With $8 Million.
Na Hong-jin has not released a film since The Wailing in 2016. His return, Hope, opens in the US on 9 September on the biggest budget in Korean cinema history — and has so far taken less money at home than the film he made for a fraction of the price.
September 10, 2026 1:10 am
Ryan Reynolds' Best Reviews in a Decade Depend Entirely on Which Website You Open
Ryan Reynolds' Mayday landed on Apple TV at 88% on Rotten Tomatoes — his best score in about eleven years. On Metacritic the same reviews produce a 60, which is lower than Deadpool. Both numbers are real. Only one of them is being reported.
September 9, 2026 1:15 am
Two Star Wars Films Just Reappeared on Paper. Neither Has a Date.
A trade listing dated 3 September put both Star Wars: New Jedi Order and Dave Filoni's long-dormant crossover film back on paper — the first sign of life from either in about a year. It is not a greenlight, and Lucasfilm has said nothing. But these are the two films Kathleen Kennedy pointedly did not discuss on her way out the door.
September 8, 2026 1:10 am
Tarantino Called Black Hawk Down the Best Film of the Century. Ridley Scott Says No.
Quentin Tarantino called Black Hawk Down the best film of the 21st century. Nine months later, Ridley Scott was asked whether he agreed and said: "No." Then: "I wonder what he was on, because whatever it is, I want some."
September 6, 2026 1:10 am
Spider-Man Needs $45M for the All-Time Record. Its Lead Over Star Wars Is Shrinking.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day sits at $891.5M domestic after five weekends at No. 1. It needs $45.1M more to take the all-time record from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Every outlet is treating that as a formality. The weekend-by-weekend numbers say otherwise.
September 5, 2026 1:20 am
The Lord of the Rings Producer Is Starting a New Fantasy Franchise at 82
Barrie M. Osborne, one of only three producers credited on all three original Lord of the Rings films, is launching a new fantasy franchise called Wars of the Drakons. It is his first producing job in more than a decade, and he is 82.
September 2, 2026 1:35 am
Adaptations That Are Better Than the Book, and Why
Fighting words, deployed carefully. "Better" here means the adaptation does something the source couldn't, rather than simply being more popular.
August 31, 2026 8:37 am
Charles Melton Is in Talks to Play Kakashi in the Live-Action Naruto Movie
Destin Daniel Cretton's Naruto adaptation has been circling for a while, and this is the casting that will decide whether the fandom gives it a chance: Charles Melton is in talks to play Kakashi Hatake.
August 26, 2026 8:17 am
TV’s biggest myth? Ryan Murphy busts it with The Shards
Ryan Murphy draws a line in the sand for The Shards, explaining why it avoids graphic content—and what sets the FX coming-of-age thriller apart from Heated Rivalry.
August 16, 2026 3:51 am
Hannah Waddingham’s Ride or Die outguns Batman on streaming charts
Prime Video’s latest Top 10 throws up a surprise: a talked-about spy caper is edging past the Dark Knight’s animated comeback — and by more than you’d expect.
August 5, 2026 3:44 am
Spider-Man: Brand New Day box office success could make Hollywood draw the wrong conclusions
Here's what Spider-Man 4's barnstorming debut actually means for the rest of the industry (and it’s not the cheerful story the numbers imply.)
August 4, 2026 2:27 am
How Thelma & Louise Redefined Women’s Roles in Hollywood
When Geena Davis joined Thelma & Louise, a single script meeting with Susan Sarandon changed her entire outlook on what women could do in the film industry. The story behind the scenes is just as bold as what made it to the screen.
January 26, 2026 9:59 am
Roger Ebert’s Harsh Take on The Raid: Redemption Sparks Debate
Roger Ebert’s scathing review of The Raid: Redemption left fans stunned, especially as the film’s influence on action cinema rivalled even John Wick. Discover why his verdict still divides audiences.
January 26, 2026 9:46 am
‘As Above, So Below’ Finds New Life on Streaming
A decade after its lukewarm debut, the found footage horror ‘As Above, So Below’ is climbing the ranks on HBO Max, drawing in fresh fans and sparking a cult following.
January 26, 2026 6:01 am
Top 15 Action Films of the 2000s: Unmissable Hits Ranked
Relive the adrenaline rush of the 2000s with this ranking of the era’s most unforgettable action films. From cult classics to box office giants, see which blockbusters made the cut.
January 25, 2026 10:21 am
Robert Redford’s Condor: From 70s Thriller to TV Hit
A classic 1975 spy film starring Robert Redford inspired a modern TV series that took the story in bold new directions. Discover how both versions kept audiences on edge.
January 25, 2026 6:37 am
Chris Pratt’s ‘Mercy’ Set for Tough Box Office Debut
Chris Pratt’s latest sci-fi flick ‘Mercy’ is tipped to have a rough opening weekend, with early numbers looking grim despite his recent winning streak. Will this AI courtroom drama find its audience?
January 25, 2026 3:57 am
Ed Harris Opens Up About His Westworld Regrets
Ed Harris shares rare honesty about his time on Westworld, revealing why the changes to his infamous character left him less than thrilled. Find out what made the role so tough for the acclaimed actor.
January 25, 2026 1:00 am
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