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Thanks to her roles in Quentin Tarantino films like Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill, Uma Thurman is nothing short of a Hollywood icon. She's also no stranger to either blockbuster fare or comic book movies after playing the sultry Poison Ivy in 1997's Batman & Robin. 

Could a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe be next? According to scooper @MyTimeToShineH, Thurman has had talks with Marvel Studios for an MCU role. 

There's no word on who the studio is eyeing her for, but with Avengers: Doomsday, Avengers: Secret Wars, and the Mutant Saga on the horizon, there are any number of iconic characters Thurman could bring to life on screen. 

Talking of possible MCU castings, much has been said this week about the new T'Challa/Black Panther. While a few names have already done the rounds online, we can remove one possible contender from the list: Damson Idris.

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Kino Lorber has appointed former Yellow Affair CEO Karoliina Dwyer vice president, acquisitions.

Dwyer will oversee film acquisitions for theatrical releases, PVoD and partner licensing opportunities, as well as Kino Film Collection streaming service.

She reports to Chief Revenue Officer Lisa Schwartz, whose team also includes Nicholas Kemp, SVP, theatrical distribution and marketing; Rebecca Winter, vice president, partnerships and platform management; and George Schmalz, vice president, repertory and international distribution.

Hailing from Finland, Dwyer has built up more than a decade of experience, primarily focused on international distribution. She most recently served as CEO of The Yellow Affair, and began...

Kino Lorber, a New York-based distribution company specialized in arthouse movies, world cinema and classics, has appointed Karoliina Dwyer as vice president of acquisitions.

In her role, Dwyer will oversee film acquisitions for the company across theatrical releases, pay-vod and partner licensing opportunities, as well as Kino Lorber’s own Kino Film Collection streaming service.

Dwyer will report to chief revenue officer Lisa Schwartz, whose team also includes Nicholas Kemp, senior VP of theatrical distribution and marketing; Rebecca Winter, VP of partnerships and platform management; and George Schmalz, VP of repertory and international distribution.

Originally from Finland, Dwyer joins Kino Lorber from The Yellow Affair, a New York, London and Helsinki-based world sales agent where she has served as CEO since 2018.

Dwyer began her career working in development and production, and she has also consulted on international sales and distribution for several organizations including Tribeca Film Festival and Kino Lorber,...

The Charlize Theron action film The Old Guard was a hit for the Netflix streaming service when it was released in 2020, but the sequel The Old Guard 2 has had an unexpectedly bumpy ride while making its way out into the world. It went into production back in 2022, and filming had to be halted briefly after a fire broke out at the film studio where the movie had been shooting; Rome, Italy’s historic Cinecittà Studios. Then there was a shake-up at Netflix during post-production, so the project got shut down for a while – and even though Theron was quoted as saying that it was back on track and coming soon last summer, it turns out that we’re going to have to keep waiting, because there are still reshoots to do. What’s on Netflix reported that The Old Guard 2 was supposed to undergo additional photography last October,...

The Old Guard 2 is set for yet more reshoots, nearly three years after the film was originally shot. More here.

RememberThe Old Guard? It came out back in 2020 during those pandemic days when most of us found ourselves watching more movies at home. Perhaps partly due to that unique sitation (or parhaps not), the Charlize Theron-starring actioner amassed over 70 million views in its first month of release and given that the film was clearly intended as a franchise starter, a follow-up was duly commissioned and shot back in mid-2022.

Uma Thurman and Henry Golding join Theron and Kiki Layne for the sequel.

Since then, however, things have continued to be pretty turbulent, not least for Netflix’s film division, which has undergone a major shake-up. Scott Stuber, an executive who was known for throwing cash at expensive projects – such as Zack Snyder’s brace of Rebel Moon films – has since left.

It’s officially Spirit Award season here at Film Independent! We had our annual Awards Brunch last weekend, and we’re getting prepped for the big show on February 22. While that means late nights making seating charts, sending out invites, and hiring photographers for us, for you, it means enjoying even more movies!

This month, we’ve picked out some Spirit Award alums with new releases (or ones that came out during the holiday break). Included in this crop is a delicious combo of Russel Banks and Paul Schrader, Nicole Kidman making Bdsm feel good in a place like this, Pedro Almodóvar casting Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton in his first English-language film, and Robbie Williams’ surprisingly powerful monkey movie.

Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

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Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown and Kill Bill Volume 1 and Kill Bill Volume 2 make their debut on 4K Uhd along with a re-print release of his debut feature Reservoir Dogs via limited edition collectible SteelBooks on January 21. Jackie Brown, Kill Bill Volume 1, and Kill Bill Volume 2 will also have standard national retail releases. Lionsgate has just released the details of these physical media releases.

Kill Bill Volume 1

The action explodes in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Volume 1, presented in eye-popping 4K for the first time. This acclaimed fourth film from groundbreaking writer and director Quentin Tarantino stars Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, and Vivica A. Fox in an astonishing, action-packed thriller about brutal betrayal and an epic vendetta. Four years after taking a bullet in the head at her own wedding, The Bride (Thurman) emerges from a coma and decides it’s time for payback. Having...

The theaters might be full of trash, but the January physical media world is thriving. Each month The A.V. Club does our part to keep you up to date on the best of what’s coming out on Blu-ray and 4K Uhd, which is especially important as streaming services become...

Kill Bill Volume 1

The action explodes in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Volume 1, presented in eye-popping 4K for the first time. This acclaimed fourth film from groundbreaking writer and director Quentin Tarantino stars Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, and Vivica A. Fox in an astonishing, action-packed thriller about brutal betrayal and an epic vendetta. Four years after taking a bullet in the head at her own wedding, The Bride (Thurman) emerges from a coma and decides it’s time for payback. Having been gunned down by her former boss (David Carradine) and his deadly squad of international assassins, it’s a kill-or-be-killed fight she did not start, but one she will finish. Loaded with explosive action and outrageous humor, Kill Bill Volume 1 is a must-see motion picture event.

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Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown and Kill Bill Volume 1 and Kill Bill Volume 2 make their debut on 4K Uhd along with a re-print release of his debut feature Reservoir Dogs via limited edition collectible SteelBooks® on January 21, 2024. Jackie Brown, Kill Bill Volume 1, and Kill Bill Volume 2 will also have standard national retail releases. Kill Bill Volume 1 SteelBook Pre-Order Link The action explodes in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Volume 1, presented in eye-popping 4K for the first time. This acclaimed fourth film from groundbreaking writer and director Quentin Tarantino stars Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, and Vivica A. Fox in an astonishing, action-packed thriller about brutal betrayal and ... Read more...

‘Dexter’ is a crime drama series about Dexter Morgan, a forensic expert who secretly works as a vigilante serial killer. The show originally aired from 2006 to 2013, gaining a large fanbase with its mix of suspense and moral dilemmas.

A spinoff, ‘Dexter: New Blood,’ aired in 2021, picking up Dexter’s story years after the original series ended. We know that two more spinoffs are coming: ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ which started releasing episodes on December 15, and ‘Dexter: Resurrection.’

A sequel series ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ was announced back in July, at San Diego Comic-Con, with Michael C. Hall returning as Dexter, and so far not much is known about the show but some new information has surfaced.

Recently, Clyde Phillips confirmed that the new show will premiere in June 2025, with filming starting in the first week of January. Now Daniel Richtman, a notable industry insider brings us some rumors regarding the show’s cast.

The Princess of the Black Throne is finally returning to the ring. It’s been eight months since Julia Hart last graced the squared circle on All Elite Wrestling (Aew), having dropped her TBS championship to Willow Nightingale back in April before disappearing from TV to undergo shoulder surgery.

Hart makes her much-anticipated return to in-ring action against Jamie Hayter at “Aew Dynamite: Fight for the Fallen,” which will be simulcast on TBS and Max on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

“That adrenaline rush is what I miss most from being gone for eight months. I could literally feel it through my legs I was so excited. I was trying not to shake,” said Hart, who heralded her return to Aew TV with a trilogy of introspective vignettes featuring warring versions of Hart’s past and present personas.

“The first time I got hurt, back in January while I was still champion, I...

The vibes on your media shelves are about to get very cool, as Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Vol. 1, Kill Bill Vol. 2, and Jackie Brown will all receive 4K Ultra HD SteelBook releases on January 21st, 2025.

The third and “fourth” films made by Tarantino represent the director truly coming into his stride as an auteur. Jackie Brown, adapted from the Elmore Leonard novel Rum Punch, featured Pam Grier as a flight attendant drawn into a criminal enterprise. It was a career-revitalizing role for Grier, alongside an ensemble cast including Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Bridget Fonda, Michael Keaton, and Robert De Niro.

The Kill Bill saga featured Tarantino paying homage to some of his favorite genres, including martial arts movies, blaxploitation, spaghetti westerns, and more. Uma Thurman stars as The Bride (aka Beatrix Kiddo), a woman out for revenge after losing everything on her wedding day. The two-volume epic also starred Lucy Liu,...

Actress Uma Thurman rose to prominence in the 1990s with movies like Pulp Fiction. She experienced even more fame thanks to her starring role in Quentin Tarantino’s two-part martial arts action film Kill Bill in the early 2000s. Shortly before the film revitalized her career, Thurman went through a messy divorce.

Kill Bill star Uma Thurman was married to Ethan Hawke (Credit: Miramax).

Thurman was married to actor Ethan Hawke for a few years before their divorce was announced in 2003. At the time, it was alleged that Hawke had cheated on Thurman, leading to the couple’s divorce. Despite the rumors, Thurman maintained a very graceful stance on the failure of her marriage, and here is what she had to say about Hawke’s alleged infidelity.

Uma Thurman Refused to Talk Ill About Ex-Husband Ethan Hawke Despite Cheating Allegations

Actress Uma Thurman married Ethan Hawke in 1998 with the couple...

To be honest, all we imagine as light shone brightly on the ladies this year. Sisterhood ruled in Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light , Kiran Rao’s Laapata Ladies and at year-end in Shuchi Talati’s Girls Will Be Girls.

In another part of the world, another brilliant female filmmaker Sandhya Suri made some constructive noise on female empowerment with Santosh, a hardhitting tense cops drama with Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar bonding in praise-Vardi Khakee.

These are post-feminist works of unfettered art transcending the limitations of the ‘chick-flick’ genre by focussing on empowered muliebrity far beyond the common feminist tropes : demonization of the male, sexual assault and discrimination and gender biases.

There is a refreshing candour to the language of womanhood shared by the above films.

A pity, only one of them Laapata Ladies got an audience in India. Together the women in front of and...

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2024 is almost over, and it was a pretty good year for Netflix and its subscribers because of all the marvelous content we got. In my opinion, it is nothing compared to what Netflix has in store for us for 2025, as some of the most highly-anticipated Netflix original movies will come out in the upcoming year. So, let’s find out which Netflix original movies you should look out for in 2025.

Back in Action (January 17) Credit – Netflix

Back in Action is an upcoming action comedy film directed by Seth Gordon, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Brendan O’Brien. The Netflix film follows ex-CIA spies Emily and Matt, who are reluctantly brought back into the action after their real identities are exposed. Back in Action stars Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx in the lead roles with Glenn Close, Kyle Chandler,...

You know a movie is legendary when, even decades later, its characters are still imprinted on our minds. When you think of Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 crime masterpiece, Pulp Fiction, what flashes before your eyes? The razor-sharp dialogue, the unforgettable dance between Mia and Vincent, or perhaps the sight of Vincent Vega in that iconic black suit, exuding effortless cool?

For those of us who lived through the early ’90s cinematic revolution, Pulp Fiction is one of those rare films that stuck in our minds like gum on the bottom of a shoe.

Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta in Pulp Fiction | Credit: Miramax Films

But, there’s an aspect of this cult classic that’s far less talked about—the paycheck that Travolta took for playing the unforgettable Vincent Vega. Now, you’d be forgiven for assuming that an actor of Travolta’s pedigree would waltz onto the set and...

Pretty Woman’s lead role went to various actresses before Julia Roberts ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After this, Julia Roberts snagged the role to launch her to global fame. It was a classic mix of talent, timing, and, let’s be honest, some seriously quirky Hollywood decisions.

Let’s start with Molly Ringwald. The teen queen of the 1980s turned down Vivian because she felt “something icky about it.” She candidly told The Guardian that even back then, she sensed a story vibe that just didn’t sit right. Ringwald’s hesitation paved the way for others to test their luck—and face similar hurdles.

So who else tried to snag the role of Vivian? Let’s just say Disney and Garry Marshall, the director behind Pretty Woman, had some ambitious picks. Karen Allen was first in the mix. Then came Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connelly, and even Diane Lane. But each time,...

Maya Hawke has often been candid about her experiences of growing up in the spotlight as the daughter of Hollywood icons like Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, who divorced in 2005 after six years of marriage. And in a recent reflection, the actress opened up about the challenges and conflicts she faced in the aftermath of her parents’ split.

Maya Hawke | Credit: Toglenn/Cca By-sa 4.0/Wikimedia Commons

In a candid recollection, the Stranger Things star recalled an early heated exchange with her father, who wanted to spend some quality time with her over the weekend, while she was more interested in going out.

Maya Hawke recalled an early fight with her father, Ethan Hawke

In an appearance on The New York Times’ Modern Love podcast, actress Maya Hawke opened up about her experience of witnessing her parents’ split and how it impacted her.

Maya Hawke in Do Revenge | Credit: Netflix

Reflecting...

Dexter is a crime drama about Dexter Morgan, a forensic expert who secretly acts as a vigilante serial killer. The show ran from 2006 to 2013 and gained a big fanbase for its suspense and moral conflicts.

A spinoff, Dexter: New Blood, aired in 2021, continuing Dexter’s story years later. Two more spinoffs are on the way: Dexter: Original Sin, releasing on December 15, and Dexter: Resurrection, announced in July at San Diego Comic-Con. Michael C. Hall will return as Dexter in Resurrection, but details about the show are still limited, with a few updates recently revealed.

Clyde Phillips recently confirmed that the new show will premiere in June 2025, with filming starting in early January.

Notable industry insider Daniel Richtman claims in his paid newsletter that the show will be set in New York City, with Peter Dinklage playing the villain. Uma Thurman has reportedly been offered the role of Charley, a fixer working for him.

‘Dexter’ is a crime drama series about Dexter Morgan, a forensic expert who secretly works as a vigilante serial killer. The show originally aired from 2006 to 2013, gaining a large fanbase with its mix of suspense and moral dilemmas.

A spinoff, ‘Dexter: New Blood,’ aired in 2021, picking up Dexter’s story years after the original series ended. We know that two more spinoffs are coming: ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ bound for a release in just a few days on December 15, and ‘Dexter: Resurrection.’

A sequel series ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ was announced back in July, at San Diego Comic-Con, with Michael C. Hall returning as Dexter, and so far not much is known about the show but some new information has surfaced.

Recently, Clyde Phillips confirmed that the new show will premiere in June 2025, with filming starting in the first week of January.

But this is not all, notable industry insider Daniel Richtman also...

While the Dceu, for the most part, was mostly an unbridled disaster, which was riddled with issues both on and off-screen, one of the biggest positives to stem from the now-defunct cinematic universe was Margot Robbie’s Harley. So when it was rumored that the actress was apparently one of the frontrunners for Sue Storm in the MCU, many were reasonably excited.

Margot Robbie | Credit: Barbie/Warner Bros.

But with Vanessa Kirby set to play the character in the upcoming Fantastic Four release, fans feel she might be perfect for one X-Men role.

Margot Robbie’s Emma Frost Would Be Nothing Short of Perfection Emma Frost | Credit”: Marvel Comics

Since taking the world by storm with her Oscar-nominated Barbie, the actress has seemingly disappeared from the spotlight, which isn’t surprising as she previously joked “Everybody is probably sick of the sight of me”. While it remains to be seen when Robbie,...

It’s 1985, and a lanky 17-year-old is nervously pacing backstage at NBC’s Studio 8H in New York City. In just a few minutes, he’ll make history as the youngest cast member ever to grace the stage of Saturday Night Live. This isn’t just any teenager – it’s Anthony Michael Hall, already a bonafide movie star thanks to his work with writer and director John Hughes, about to take on one of the most prestigious (and pressure-filled) gigs in comedy. As the familiar strains of the SNL theme song begin to play, Hall takes a deep breath, knowing that his life is about to change yet again. But did it change for the better? Did this skinny, awkward dork continue to bless us for decades with great cinema and comedy? Or did he take a darker, more difficult path of self-destruction and/or self-discovery? Did he spend the...

Hollywood celebrities have often voiced their opinions on several critical matters. In this regard, two-time Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman was also not far behind. The acclaimed actor, famous for his roles in movies like Kramer vs. Kramer and Rain Man, denounced the United States invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Dustin Hoffman | Credits: Gorup de Besanez | Cca 3.0/Wikimedia Commons

This conflict was so gruesome that it took the lives of over 4000 American soldiers and countless Iraqi civilians.

Dustin Hoffman condemns US Invasion that claimed the lives of thousands

In 2003, the entire world was left shocked when President George W. Bush ordered the United States to send troops to Iraq. This sparked mixed reactions across the country, and many Americans including Hollywood celebrities opposed this decision.

David Hoffman | Credits: Georges Biard | Cca 3.0/Wikimedia Commons

They believed that war was unnecessary, and a group of actors and filmmakers formed an organization called Artists United to Win Without War.

Quentin Tarantino just shook things up with a wild take on Yellowstone, suggesting where Taylor Sheridan missed the mark. And guess what? Even Joe Rogan’s hopping on this bandwagon. Tarantino, known for his gritty storytelling and sharp eye, sees Yellowstone not just as a western drama but a full-on soap opera — over-the-top twists, messy relationships, and plots that spiral faster than a cowboy chase scene.

Quentin Tarantino in From Dusk Till Dawn | Credits: Miramax

Whether you love Sheridan’s gritty vision or think it needs a serious revamp, Tarantino’s perspective brings a fresh, quirky lens to a show that’s become as complicated as a Texas ranch feud.

Quentin Tarantino Calls Out Yellowstone: Why Modern TV Fails to Leave a Lasting Impact Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone as Travis | Credit Paramount Network

Quentin Tarantino weighed in on Yellowstone, pinpointing where Taylor Sheridan stumbled — and Joe Rogan chimed in too.

One of the greatest films of all time is finally getting the 4K Uhd treatment! In honor of Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction 30th anniversary, Paramount Home Entertainment is about to get “medieval” on us with a limited collector’s edition box set that is sure to send cinephiles like us onto “the path of the righteous” with an incredible amount of killer kino extras to satisfy the most ardent fans!

After conceiving the story with Roger Avary, Tarantino wrote the script that went on to make over 200 million dollars worldwide, was nominated for seven Academy Awards, and won Best Screenplay for Tarantino and Avary. The change in screenplay influenced a generation of filmmakers and continues to affect how Hollywood makes films today.

For thoughts on Pulp Fiction, head over to FandomWire Senior Film and Television Critic Joshua Ryan’s totally epic ranking of the 100 Greatest Movies of All Time!

Editor’s Note: This review was originally published during the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Kino Lorber opens “Oh Canada” in theaters on Friday, December 6.

“How can so much suffering have no meaning?”

That’s a question posed by decorated documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife in Paul Schrader’s meandering ode to death, dying, aging, and regret, “Oh, Canada.” It’s inevitably one also felt by audiences who will be left bewildered by the Oscar-nominated filmmaker’s most experimental and alienating work in some time, which loses itself in the process.

With “Oh, Canada,” Schrader splices timelines, color palettes, and aspect ratios to tell Fife’s story as a now-revered nonfiction movie-maker who fled the United States in the late 1960s for Canada to avoid the Vietnam War draft. Schrader is a gifted filmmaker who has given us so much more than “First Reformed” and “The Card Counter,” the only movies audiences of...

Do you love tall women? If so, you are not alone – we do, too! Not in a weird way, but nothing makes us stop in our tracks like a woman with an Amazon-esque stature.

There’s a reason why runway models are usually six feet and up – they’re awe-inspiring.

Quick Navigation 30. Cameron Diaz – 5’8” (172.7 cm) 29. Julia Roberts – 5’8” (172.7 cm) 28. Blake Lively – 5ft 8 ½ (174 cm) 27. Maggie Gyllenhaal – 5’9” (175.3 cm) 26. Gwyneth Paltrow – 5’9” (175.3 cm) 25. Lucy Lawless – 5’9 ¼” (175.9 cm) 24. Mandy Moore – 5’9 ¾” (177.2 cm) 23. Charlize Theron – 5’9 ¾” (177.2 cm) 22. Brooke Shields – 5’10 ½” (179.1 cm) 21. Nicole Kidman – 5’10 ½” (179.1 cm) 20. Tilda Swinton – 5’10 ½” (179.1 cm) 19. Rebecca Romijn – 5’10 ½” (179.1 cm) 18. Sigourney Weaver – 5’10 ½” (179.1 cm) 17. Hannah Waddingham – 5’11” (180.3 cm) 16. Adrianne Palicki – 5’11” (180.3 cm) 15. Uma Thurman – 5’11 ¼” (181 cm) 14. Famke Janssen – 5’11 ½” (181.6 cm) 13. Missi Pyle – 5’11 ½” (181.6 cm) 12. Aisha Tyler – 5’11 ½” (181.6 cm) 11. Saffron Burrows – 5’11 ¾” (182.2 cm) 10. Jane Lynch – 6’0” (183 cm) 9. Geena Davis – 6’0” (183 cm) 8. Kristen Johnston – 6’0” (182.9 cm) 7. Allison Janney – 6’0” (183 cm) 6. Brigitte Nielsen – 6’0” (182.9 cm) 5. Leslie Jones – 6’0” (183 cm) 4. Elizabeth Debicki – 6’1 ¾” (187.3 cm) 3. Dot-Marie Jones – 6’3” (190 cm) 2. Gwendoline Christie – 6’3” (191 cm) 1. Lisa Leslie – 6’5” (195.6 cm)

Female fashion models are usually at least...

It is said that the grand metaphor to describe the United States is a melting pot, where cultures from all over the world that have gathered in a shared space form a gumbo where their flavors merge, the whole supplanting the constituent parts. In Canada we habitually—perhaps with more...

Exclusive: Here’s your first look at Diane Kruger and Anamaria Vartolomei in Merteuil, Max’s anticipated reimagining of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’s classic novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liasions).

We can reveal today that the series will be titled The Seduction in all territories outside of France and will launch in the second half of 2025. Filming continues in France until the end of this month.

Also starring are Vincent Lacoste, Lucas Bravo, Julien De Saint Jean, Noée Abita, Fantine Harduin, and Patrick d’Assumçao.

The synopsis reads: “To be the hero of your own story, you sometimes have to be the villain in others. Marquise de Merteuil, betrayed by Valmont, embarks on a daring journey to become Paris’ leading courtesan.”

Max has described its first French Original drama as a free adaptation of Laclos’s steamy novel and “an exploration of the price of emotional and sexual freedom — in...

“Oh, Canada” is a new dramatic feature from writer/director Paul Schrader (“American Gigolo”), adapting a novel by Russell Banks, starring Richard Gere, Jacob Elordi, Uma Thurman, Victoria Hill, Michael Imperioli, Penelope Mitchell and Kristine Froseth, opening December 5, 2024 in theaters:

“…filmmaker ‘Leonard Fife’ (Gere), still fiery despite his battle with illness, wants to tell his life story, unfiltered, before it's too late. As the director of acclaimed documentary exposés, he has much to be proud of, but his US wartime draft-dodging and his past relationships harbor thorny truths.

“Leonard sits for an extended interview with his former student ‘Malcolm’ (Imperioli), relating candid stories about his younger self (Elordi) during the 1960’s and beyond.

“At Leonard's insistence, his wife and indispensable artistic partner, ‘Emma’ (Thurman), bears witness to it all. His successes are held up against his failings and, as the man is cleansed of the myth, Leonard must confront what is left.

Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie are known for their exceptional talent and the charm they bring to their movies. Robbie wowed us as Barbie and Harley Quinn, while Pitt shined as a secret agent in Mr. And Mrs. Smith and as Rusty Ryan in Oceans Eleven. Their films usually create magic on screen, so when the two teamed up for Babylon in 2022, expectations were high. However, the movie didn’t perform well and ended up being a box-office flop.

Margot Robbie in the movie Babylon | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Babylon faced harsh criticism. Despite its star-studded cast and stunning visuals, the film struggled to connect with viewers which led to disappointing ticket sales. However, as time passed, Babylon began gaining appreciation from a niche audience. Many now see it as a misunderstood masterpiece and believe it has the potential to achieve cult status. Margot Robbie, in particular, has expressed hope that...

Despite the relatively light release year, a welcome spread of films this holiday season brings us good tidings and cheer. From indies to majors, from talking lions to dog-women, there’s variety under the tree this year, offering a mix of blockbuster studio baubles, idiosyncratic character-driven Hanukkah presents, and new stocking-stuffers from stalwart filmmakers.

Exclusive: David O. Sacks Productions, Mark Goffman and Getaway Entertainment are teaming to produce a feature-length film about Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic founder of Bitcoin, with Sophia Banks set to direct. The movie, based on Andrew O’Hagan’s longform article “The Satoshi Affair,” will delve into the mystery surrounding the elusive creator of the world’s most revolutionary digital currency, blending investigative journalism with captivating storytelling.

“This film will be akin to watching The Social Network without knowing who the Mark Zuckerberg character might actually be,” Sacks remarked. “I’m delighted that we have the correct team in place to bring O’Hagan’s investigation, and the events since that period, to life.”

Producers David Sacks and Daniel Brunt optioned the article and took it to longtime collaborator Mark Goffman, who is adapting the screenplay and producing with Sacks and Brunt. Producing for Getaway Entertainment are Damiano Tucci, Banks and Arwen Elys Dayton.

It can’t be denied that as far as martial arts movies go, the best ones come from Asia, particularly Hong Kong during their action heyday, which was arguably the 70s, 80s and first half of the ’90s. It’s tough to compete with the likes of the Shaw Brothers and the drunken master known as Jackie Chan. That said, martial arts movies were also making a foothold in the States decades ago, thanks mainly to Bruce Lee-mania following the release of Enter the Dragon. Before that movie, very few actors in Hollywood seemed like they were credible martial artists, except maybe James Coburn, a student of Lee’s, who pulled off some pretty good-looking moves in the otherwise silly Our Man Flint movies. Steve McQueen also had training but didn’t use martial arts on screen. Up to then, though, the most notable uses of martial arts in movies usually revolved around Judo,...

In Dennis Dugan's widely maligned 2011 comedy film "Jack and Jill," Adam Sandler played Jack, an advertising executive who was desperate to close a valuable account with Dunkin' Donuts. Jack million-dollar idea for the campaign is to secure the services of Al Pacino, as his name sorta-rhymes with the bakery's new coffee product, the Dunkaccino. Pacino plays himself in "Jack and Jill," and Jack repeatedly tries to get the actor's attention in public, as to make an impromptu ad pitch. Jack only becomes successful after Pacino expresses romantic interest in his twin sister Jill (also Sandler). 

Audiences are then "treated" to the complete version of Jack's Dunkin' Donuts commercial, and it has become the stuff of cinematic infamy. Pacino raps awkwardly about the Dunkaccino, making references to his own filmography. Sample lyrics: "Attica, hoohah, latte lite/This whole trial is out of sight/They pulled me back in with hazelnut,...

Filmmaker Paul Schrader’s latest drama, “Oh, Canada,” a meditation on death, confession, sins, and the pasts we cannot escape, comes out early next month via Kino Lorber. Based on “Foregone” by Russell Banks—an author whose work he adapted for 1997’s “Affliction,” the film stars Richard Gere Jacob Elordi, Uma Thurman, Victoria Hill, Michael Imperioli, Penelope Mitchell, and Kristine Froseth.

Continue reading Paul Schrader Almost Worked With Bruce Springsteen On ‘Oh, Canada’; Is Planning A Noir & Another ‘Man In A Room’ Film at The Playlist.

Plot: Follows the elite students of Manchester College, a Washington, D.C.-adjacent university, where reputation means everything, fraternities and sororities are the gold standard, and two ruthless step-siblings, Caroline Merteuil and Lucien Belmont, will do anything to stay on top of the cutthroat social hierarchy. After a brutal hazing incident threatens the entire Greek Life system, they’ll do whatever is necessary to preserve their power and reputation – even if that means seducing Annie Grover, the daughter of the Vice President of the United States. Hearts will be broken, loyalties will be tested, and secrets will be revealed in this modern-day royal court that is Manchester College.

Review: Since the 1988 film version of Dangerous Liaisons starring Glenn Close, Michelle Pfieffer, John Malkovich, and Uma Thurman, there have been ten adaptations of the eighteenth-century bestseller by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos including a 2022 series that aired on Starz. The most popular...

87North and XYZ Films have begun production in Finland on Jorma Taccone’s thriller The Trip starring Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Timothy Olyphant, and Juliette Lewis.

Paul Guilfoyle and Keith Jardine round out the key cast on the story of a dysfunctional couple who head to a remote cabin under the pretence of reconnecting while harbouring a wish to kill each other.

Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney adapted the screenplay from Tommy Wirkola’s Norwegian thriller I Onde Dager that starred Noomi Rapace and Aksel Hennie, and was written by Wirkola, John Niven, and Nick Ball. That film was produced...

87North and XYZ Films have begun production in Finland on Jorma Taccone’s thriller The Trip starring Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Timothy Olyphant, and Juliette Lewis.

Paul Guilfoyle and Keith Jardine round out the key cast on the story of a dysfunctional couple who head to a remote cabin under the pretence of reconnecting while harbouring a wish to kill each other.

Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney adapted the screenplay from Tommy Wirkola’s Norwegian thriller I Onde Dager that starred Noomi Rapace and Aksel Hennie, and was written by Wirkola, John Niven, and Nick Ball. That film was produced...

Arthouse film distributor Kino Lorber was sued Monday for tracking and sharing data to Facebook without customer consent.

The class action lawsuit filed in New York Federal Court cites alleged violations of the Video Privacy Protection Act (“Vppa”), federal and state wiretap laws and invasions into consumers’ privacy.

Plaintiffs Michael Dallum and Jeremy Padow claimed in documents obtained and reviewed by TheWrap that the Kino Lorber website “utilized tracking tools to intercept and disclose consumers’ search terms, video watching information and personally identifiable information without seeking or obtaining consumers’ consent.” The suit states the distributor’s site used Meta’s Pixel software to track consumers’ video consumption.

“[Kino Lorber] purposefully implemented and utilized the Pixel, which tracks consumers’ activity on the website and discloses that information to Facebook to gather valuable marketing data,” the documents read.

“The Pixel cannot be placed on a website by Facebook. Only a website owner can place the Pixel on a website,...

Here’s why Pulp Fiction is totally overrated (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

It’s been 25 years, and let’s be honest: Pulp Fiction might not be the game-changer we once thought it was. Sure, Tarantino’s flick dropped jaws with its non-linear structure, killer dialogue, and mix of violence and humor. But looking back, does it still hold up, or was it just a flashy trick that’s been done a thousand times since?

The whole non-linear storytelling thing was cool back then. Tarantino threw out the rulebook, freshly connecting disconnected stories. But now? It’s not precisely mind-blowing anymore. Every indie filmmaker’s done something like that since.

And let’s talk about that violent humor combo. You’d go from a brutal shootout to a laugh-out-loud joke. Tarantino pulled it off like a pro, but it feels more like a tired formula than a wild innovation today. Shock value isn’t new anymore.

Jacob Elordi and Richard Gere star as the same character at different ages in the new trailer for the upcoming movie Oh, Canada!

The new film is an adaptation of Russell Banks‘ novel of the same name and reunites Richard with director Paul Schrader for the first time since 1980′s American Gigolo.

Keep reading to find out more…

Here’s a synopsis: Aging filmmaker Leonard Fife (Gere), still fiery despite his battle with illness, wants to tell his life story, unfiltered, before it’s too late. As the director of acclaimed documentary exposés, he has much to be proud of, but his Vietnam War draft-dodging and his past relationships harbor thorny truths. Leonard sits for an extended interview with his former student Malcolm (Michael Imperioli), relating candid stories about his younger self (Elordi) in the tumultuous 1960s and beyond. At Leonard’s insistence, his wife and indispensable artistic partner, Emma...

$700 dollars to rent a coffee machine?

There were many topics of conversation at this year’s AFM, not least the market’s seismic switch from Santa Monica to Las Vegas and the (slightly more) seismic matter of the U.S. presidential elections, which just so happened to coincide with the first day of the event (in the swing swate of Nevada) on Nov. 5.

But there was also the matter of the various costs involved, including the somewhat eye-watering amount companies were being asked to pay should they want to offer guests coffee in their already expensively rented office rooms in the Palms.

Few sales companies Variety spoke made the splurge. Several — which shall not be named here — snuck their own machines in. Others stuck to water (a small bottle of which was going for about $6.50 in one hotel lobby).

But hideously expensive beverages are all well and good if buyers...

Kino Lorber has lifted the curtain on Paul Schrader’s “Oh, Canada,” debuting the first trailer for the acclaimed filmmaker’s latest.

The film first premiered at Cannes in May, competing for the Palme d’Or. It has since toured the festival season, with selections at both Toronto and New York. The cast includes Richard Gere, Uma Thurman, Michael Imperioli, Jacob Elordi, Victoria Hill and Kristine Froseth. The official synopsis for the film reads: “Leonard Fife, one of 60,000 draft evaders and deserters who fled to Canada to avoid serving in Vietnam, shares all his secrets to de-mythologize his mythologized life.”

“Fife is dying and realizing that his whole life has been built on lies and he is trying to confront himself before he dies,” Schrader teased in an profile with Variety earlier this year.

Gere plays the older Fife, a respected documentary filmmaker giving a final testimony in an interview with his old students.

"I'm waiting for everything to just kind of fall into place." Kino Lorber has revealed an official trailer for Oh, Canada, the latest film from prolific American filmmaker Paul Schrader. He's not Canadian! And the film isn't really about Canada, only sort of. Oh, Canada premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, and it also played at Toronto, San Sebastian, New York, and AFI Fest most recently. In the film, a famed Canadian documentary filmmaker, on his very last days, gives a final interview to one of his former students to tell the whole truth about his life. A confession filmed right in front of his wife... Paul Schrader's adaptation of Russell Banks's novel sees him reunited with Gere more than 40 years after American Gigolo, and together they deliver a moving and deeply personal take on this story of an artist reflecting on a lifetime of storytelling.

After his trio of “Man in a Room” films, Paul Schrader has switched gears with the poignant drama Oh, Canada. Reteaming with his American Gigolo star Richard Gere, the film follows a famed Canadian documentary filmmaker who gives a final interview to one of his former students to tell the whole truth about his life. Also starring Jacob Elordi, Uma Thurman, and Michael Imperioli, the Cannes selection was picked up by Kino Lorbert for a release beginning December 6 and now the first trailer and poster have arrived.

Here’s the synopsis: “Aging filmmaker Leonard Fife (Richard Gere), still fiery despite his battle with illness, wants to tell his life story, unfiltered, before it’s too late. As the director of acclaimed documentary exposés, he has much to be proud of, but his Vietnam War draft-dodging and his past relationships harbor thorny truths. Leonard sits for an extended interview with his...

Paul Schrader’s highly-anticipated “Oh, Canada” is landing stateside very soon.

The feature, which premiered in competition at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and went on to screen at TIFF, stars Jacob Elordi and Richard Gere as a documentarian in two different stages of his life, with Elordi playing the younger version of Gere. The film is an adaptation of late author Russell Banks’ 2021 novel “Foregone.” Banks and director Schrader previously collaborated on “Affliction.”

“Oh, Canada” tells the story of fictional filmmaker Leonard Fife (Gere), who wants to tell his life story on camera before dying. Uma Thurman and Michael Imperioli also star. The film was acquired for North American distribution by Kino Lorber.

Schrader reunites with “American Gigolo” star Gere for the film; however, Schrader previously admitted to Letterboxd that Robert De Niro was first approached to lead “Oh, Canada” before he reached out to Gere.

Schrader additionally described the...

One of the best, most well-defining quotes about a person and about aging, life, and humanity comes from filmmaker Paul Schrader. At the 2022 Venice Film Festival, presenting his then-new film, “Master Gardener,” Schrader began reflecting on his life, his mortality, and his evolved creative raison d’etre.

Read More: ‘Oh, Canada’ Review: Richard Gere & Jacob Elordi Are Brilliant In Paul Schrader’s Moving Contemplation Of Legacy [Cannes]

“I used to be an artist who never wanted to leave this world without saying f*ck you,” he said.

Continue reading ‘Oh, Canada’ Trailer: Paul Schrader’s Latest Drama Stars Richard Gere, Jacob Elordi, Uma Thurman & More at The Playlist.

Awards season may have begun in earnest last week with the announcement of this year's Gotham Award nominees, but most of us haven't even seen all the films that will be vying for statues come spring. We still have a lot of contenders to come, including The Brutalist, Gladiator II,...