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Michael Douglas was Fox's third choice for Gordon Gekko, and the studio said he was too young
Douglas's new memoir says Warren Beatty and Richard Gere came first for Wall Street, and Fox thought he was too young. It also confirms Gekko never said "Greed is good" in that form.
October 10, 2026 11:14 am
The Oscar international deadline closes today and nobody can agree how many countries entered
Submissions for the international feature Oscar close today. Depending on which tracker you open, either 68 or about 87 countries have entered, and four of the biggest film-producing nations in the world are not among them.
September 30, 2026 4:12 pm
San Sebastian gave its Golden Shell to the one competition film three festivals had already shown
San Sebastian gave its Golden Shell to the one film in competition that everybody had already seen. Mike Leigh's Tender Loving Care premiered at Telluride on 4 September, played Toronto and New York, and then took three prizes in Spain on Saturday night.
September 28, 2026 3:27 pm
Martin McDonagh Has Never Won a Golden Lion, and One Live Report Still Says He Just Did
A report published five days ago says Wild Horse Nine won the Golden Lion at Venice. It did not. Martin McDonagh has never won a Golden Lion, and the article is still up with no correction.
September 21, 2026 8:02 am
Lee Chang-dong Was Away Eight Years, Not Sixteen, and Burning Was Never Nominated
Lee Chang-dong came back to Venice after eight years and took the Grand Jury Prize. Half the coverage says sixteen years, and the Oscar claim attached to his last film has been wrong since 2019.
September 16, 2026 7:08 am
Venice Gave One Film Two Prizes, and the Rulebook Says It Can
Woman Unknown took the Golden Lion and Best Actress at Venice. The 'first woman to win' line now circulating is wrong by six predecessors, and the double award was not a jury error.
September 15, 2026 1:38 am
A Film About Refusing a Fortune Premieres at TIFF, and Nobody Can Say What the Fortune Was
I Play Rocky premieres at Toronto on 12 September — a film about a broke actor refusing to sell his script at any price. Sylvester Stallone says he had nothing to do with it and was never consulted. Peter Farrelly says he asked permission in person at the Beverly Hills Hotel and got it. And nobody can say what the money was.
September 13, 2026 1:25 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
‘Unlike Anything You’ve Seen’: Matt Damon hypes his next movie with the Daniels
Matt Damon has confirmed his next project will be a collaboration with Everything Everywhere All at Once directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.
July 26, 2026 12:51 am
Will Smith’s Unexpected Pick for Best Film Ever
Will Smith stuns fans by naming a classic war epic as his all-time favourite film, and opens up about his admiration for Humphrey Bogart and the legendary Casablanca.
January 26, 2026 7:13 am
Kevin Costner’s Childhood Crash Into Walt Disney at Disneyland
Kevin Costner shares the unforgettable moment he collided with Walt Disney as a child at Disneyland, revealing how his love for the American West has shaped his career and life.
January 26, 2026 4:11 am
Why Philip Seymour Hoffman Was Paul Thomas Anderson’s Favourite Actor
Paul Thomas Anderson once called Philip Seymour Hoffman the best actor he ever worked with. Discover what made Hoffman’s performances so unique and why his legacy still resonates.
January 25, 2026 8:11 am
Why Bethesda Waited Years to Approve a Fallout TV Series
For years, Bethesda knocked back Hollywood’s offers to adapt Fallout, holding out for the right creative team. Discover what made them finally say yes—and why Todd Howard’s patience paid off.
January 24, 2026 7:31 am
Oscars 2026: Park Chan-wook’s Snub Sparks Outrage
Park Chan-wook’s acclaimed thriller No Other Choice was left out of the Oscars, despite critical praise. What’s behind the Academy’s decision, and does it reveal a deeper issue with how awards are handed out?
January 24, 2026 4:00 am
Oscar 2026 Shockers: The Most Surprising Snubs Ranked
The 2026 Oscar nominations have left fans stunned as several acclaimed films and performances were left out of major categories. From overlooked blockbusters to missing star turns, here’s what didn’t make the cut.
January 24, 2026 3:40 am
Oscars 2026: Sinners Breaks Records with Unprecedented Nominations
The 98th Academy Awards have upended expectations, with Sinners leading a diverse field and making history. See which films and stars are in the running for cinema’s top honours this year.
January 24, 2026 3:23 am
Oscars 2026: Sinners Smashes Records with 16 Nods
The 2026 Oscars nominations are in, with Sinners making history and a brand new category shaking things up. See which films and stars are in the running for the big night.
January 24, 2026 1:29 am
Oscar Hopefuls Return: One Battle After Another and Sinners Hit Cinemas Again
Warner Bros. is bringing One Battle After Another and Sinners back to the big screen, signalling strong Oscar ambitions as both films are tipped for major nominations.
January 23, 2026 2:01 am
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