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‘Cassian Andor’ Series: ‘Utopia’s Toby Haynes Takes Over Directing Duty From Tony Gilroy Over COVID-19 Concerns

September 22, 2020 4:27 pm

This one has been in the works for a while now, but the news is out there and official: “Utopia” and “Black Mirror” filmmaker Toby Haynes is taking over directing chores for Tony Gilroy on the “Cassian Andor” ...

‘High Desert’: Ben Stiller & Patricia Arquette To Reteam Yet Again For A Brand-New Series For Apple

Charles Barfield

September 22, 2020 3:00 pm

News, Television

You watch a film like “Zoolander,” and you might not leave it with the best idea of Ben Stiller’s true filmmaking abilities. Sure, he’s funny and can make people laugh, but in recent years, he’s proven himself...

‘The Social Network’ Editor Describes Arduous, Complicated Process Of Editing A David Fincher Film

Charles Barfield

September 22, 2020 2:37 pm

News

Angus Wall is an Oscar-winning editor of films such as “The Social Network” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” which he won in back-to-back years. He was also nominated for another Oscar for his work on “T...

The Essentials: The Films Of Claire Denis

The Playlist Staff

September 22, 2020 2:01 pm

Features, News

If we’re to subscribe to the common belief that there’s more bad than good out there in the world, as far as cinema is concerned, then one could make the argument that many middle-of-the-road motion pictures o...

‘Malmkrog’: Cristi Piui’s Ambitious Period Film Is Demanding & Beautiful Slow Cinema [NYFF Review]

Beatrice Loayza

September 22, 2020 1:45 pm

Festivals, News, Reviews

If a film such as “The Irishman” or “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is unnecessarily long, then what will people say about “Malmkrog,” Cristi Puiu’s three-and-a-half-hour period adaptation? Focused almost enti...

The 8 Best Movies To Buy Or Stream This Week: ‘Tommaso,’ ‘Full Metal Jacket’ & More

Jason Bailey

September 22, 2020 1:30 pm

News

Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage, and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalog titles making a spl...

‘David Byrne’s American Utopia’ Trailer: Spike Lee’s Acclaimed Concert Film Hits HBO In October

Charles Barfield

September 22, 2020 1:19 pm

News, Trailers

The world needs something to lift its spirits. 2020 has been rough, to say the least, with a global pandemic leaving so many people tragically dead, political turmoil in governments around the world, and civil...

‘Delirious’ Director’s Cut Trailer: Tom DiCillo Returns To Craft The Definitive Edition Of The Steve Buscemi Film

Charles Barfield

September 22, 2020 1:04 pm

News, Trailers

Steve Buscemi has no shortage of iconic roles. We’re talking about the actor that has turned in incredible performances in projects such as “Ghost World,” “Reservoir Dogs,” “The Sopranos,” “Boardwalk Empire,” ...

‘Maestro’: Bradley Cooper Casts Carey Mulligan To Star Opposite Him In His ‘Star Is Born’ Directorial Followup

Charles Barfield

September 22, 2020 12:38 pm

News

Ever since Bradley Cooper surprised everyone with his directorial debut, “A Star Is Born,” which would go on to be nominated for eight Oscars (taking home one), fans have been wondering when we might see his n...

‘Supernova’ Trailer: Stanley Tucci & Colin Firth Are Two Lovers Facing The Reality Of A Terrible Illness

Charles Barfield

September 22, 2020 11:56 am

News, Trailers

Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci are two of the most beloved actors working today. For decades, the two men have wowed audiences in a number of feature films, making them welcome faces in any project they work on...

JK Simmons Is “Very Optimistic” J. Jonah Jameson Will Be Seen In Future ‘Spider-Man’ Films

Charles Barfield

September 22, 2020 11:39 am

News

While his appearance in “Spider-Man: Far From Home” was a complete surprise and a delight for longtime fans of the ‘Spider-Man’ franchise, JK Simmons is clearly not done with his role as J. Jonah Jameson just ...

Joel Edgerton To Star In New ‘Florida Man’ TV Series

Charles Barfield

September 22, 2020 11:23 am

News, Television

Joel Edgerton is Florida Man. No, this isn’t the beginning of a joke where we find out that the acclaimed actor is somehow just as bad as the ridiculous criminals and residents of Florida that have inspired co...

Gabourey Sidibe Talks Career Struggles After ‘Precious’: ‘The Hollywood Seas Didn’t Part For Me”

Charles Barfield

September 22, 2020 10:29 am

News

2009 was a magical year for actress Gabourey Sidibe. Not only did her feature film debut in “Precious” get released across the world, but the young actress would go on to land nominations for Best Actress from...

It’s ‘Star Wars’ Versus ‘Star Trek’ As Mark Hamill Duels Patrick Stewart In New Uber Eats Ad

Charles Barfield

September 22, 2020 10:23 am

News, Video

If you talk to your Grandma or someone who doesn’t know a Jedi from a Klingon, the idea that there is a deep-rooted feud between fandoms of “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” is obviously silly. They are completely d...

Tiffany Haddish To Star Opposite Nicolas Cage In The Meta Film ‘The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent’

Charles Barfield

September 22, 2020 10:11 am

News

Just when you thought Nicolas Cage’s upcoming feature, “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” couldn’t get any more strange, here comes Tiffany Haddish! READ MORE: Paul Schrader Confirms Oscar Isaac, Wi...