‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’ Opens Big While ‘Cats’ Flops at the BO!!

Disney‘s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker led the weekend box office, though there is likely to be a bit of pushing and pulling from analysts as to whether the film’s $175.5 million debut is a worthy opening for the final installment in the now 42-year-old Skywalker saga. Meanwhile, Universal‘s Cats fell well short of expectations and appears to have already been left out in … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’ Opens Big While ‘Cats’ Flops at the BO!!

James Gray to Direct Drama ‘Armageddon Time’!!!

I don’t know about you, but James Gray‘s sci-fi epic Ad Astra is one of my most anticipated films of the year. I mean, Brad Pitt doesn’t just venture into space for anyone. I can’t say I love any of Gray’s films — his Blood Ties script is probably my favorite — but he hasn’t made a bad one either. And hopefully, Ad Astra will be … Continue reading James Gray to Direct Drama ‘Armageddon Time’!!!

Cannes 2019 Lineup Includes ‘Rocketman’, New Films from Terrence Malick and Bong Joon Ho!!!

The initial 2019 Cannes Film Festival lineup has been revealed. While more titles may be added at a later date, this first burst of films is quite promising, including new work from Terrence Malick (his German-language wartime drama A Hidden Life), Jim Jarmusch (the zombie satire The Dead Don’t Die), Bong Joon ho (Parasite), and Pedro Almodovar (Pain and Glory). The most high-profile debut currently … Continue reading Cannes 2019 Lineup Includes ‘Rocketman’, New Films from Terrence Malick and Bong Joon Ho!!!