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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
Franchise rethink at Netflix reportedly nixes David Fincher’s Squid Game spinoff
Another casualty of Netflix’s shifting priorities: a David Fincher project now reportedly scrapped.
August 12, 2026 4:12 am
Fire in the Sky’s abduction scene is still the scariest — and here’s why
Fire in the Sky gets a once-over in a new piece asking why its abduction scene still reigns — even with slicker contenders jostling for the crown.
July 28, 2026 3:19 am
How a savvy contract clause made Robin Williams millions on Good Will Hunting
A buried clause turned Robin Williams' supporting role into a shocking payday, the quiet contract move that minted a fortune.
July 20, 2026 2:12 am
The Odyssey cast’s estimated salaries revealed: Matt Damon bags the biggest payday
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey sets sail on a record-smashing budget, with A-listers pocketing explosive multimillion-dollar paydays—inside the staggering numbers driving this mythic epic.
July 18, 2026 1:19 am
Tom Holland says his whole family sobbed after watching The Odyssey
Tom Holland says his whole family wept through The Odyssey—until his mother's surprise confession flipped the emotional premiere into laughter.
July 15, 2026 12:12 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
Why One Actor Struggled on Christopher Nolan’s Set
Christopher Nolan’s unique directing style has won him global acclaim, but not every actor finds his approach easy. Discover why one performer found working with Nolan unexpectedly challenging.
January 26, 2026 4:20 am
Matt Damon’s Biggest Film Flops Share One Costly Flaw
Matt Damon’s career is packed with hits, but his worst films all stumble over a recurring issue. Discover the pattern behind his most disappointing roles and what keeps tripping him up on the big screen.
January 26, 2026 3:19 am
Matt Damon Admits Interstellar Left Him in Tears
Matt Damon opens up about the emotional impact of Interstellar, his top pick among Christopher Nolan’s films, and shares insights into their next big project, The Odyssey.
January 25, 2026 9:39 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 Every Horror Buff Needs to Watch 'Chain Reactions'
‘Chain Reactions’ dives into the legacy of ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ with fresh takes from five horror legends. Now streaming on Shudder, it’s scored a massive 98% on Rotten Tomatoes.
January 25, 2026 4:16 am
Amanda Seyfried: Why Chasing Oscars Isn’t Her Priority
Amanda Seyfried opens up about her views on awards, career choices, and what really matters for lasting success in acting. Her candid take challenges the usual Hollywood narrative.
January 25, 2026 4:03 am
Don Cheadle Faces Up to His Most Divisive Roles
Don Cheadle opens up about his infamous Ocean’s Eleven accent and the controversy around Crash, sharing why he stands by his choices despite criticism and what he really thinks about sparking tough conversations.
January 25, 2026 3:26 am
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