Monday, January 20, 2025

Movies

“Birth of a Nation” Nate Parker Revelations Pose Dilemmas: How Does Studio Release Film? Will TIFF Still Want It?

The revelations about actor-writer-director Nate Parker and his "Birth of a Nation" pose dilemmas unseen before in the film biz. For one, how does Fox...

Oscars: UPDATE “Birth of a Nation” Director Nate Parker’s Assault Accuser Committed Suicide

Here's an update on the Nate Parker story. Variety is reporting that the young woman who Parker and his college friends were accused of...

Johnny Depp’s Divorce from Amber Heard Cost Him $7 Mil Plus A Whole $170 Mil Movie

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have settled their divorce. Reports are it cost Depp $7 million and a fingertip. But the divorce, timed impeccably by...

Kirk Kerkorian-Backed “The Promise” with Christian Bale, Oscar Isaac Set for Toronto Film Fest

I told you a year and a half ago exclusively that 97 year old billionaire Kirk Kerkorian was backing a major movie about the...

“Make A Wish” Gets New Meaning as Title of Film About Dying 14 Year Old’s Search for First Time Sex

The Make-A-Wish Foundation gives dying kids all kinds of wonderful opportunities, from trips around the world to meetings with celebrities, adventures in unusual places. But...

Box Office: “Suicide Squad” Narrowly Grills “Sausage Party,” Meryl Sings Up $6.5 Mil

The big news on Friday was that Seth Rogen's "Sausage Party" might cook "Suicide Squad" for the weekend. But in the end, the talking...

Oscars: Dirty Campaigning Starts Early with Smear Attempt of Sundance Favorite “Birth of a Nation”

Nate Parker was the toast of the Sundance Film Festival with his breakout movie "The Birth of a Nation" last January. The movie won...

“Pete’s Dragon” Remake, With Great Reviews, Might Be Robert Redford’s Oscar Ticket at Last

Robert Redford has an Academy Award for directing the great film, "Ordinary People." But his many acting performances have not yielded him a gold statue...