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Brad Pittmay look like he’d only ever play a super suave leading-man role in a spy thriller, but appearances can be… deceptive.

Back in September, Wolfs,PittandGeorge Clooney’s first joint comedy in 16 years, premiered with little fanfare and generally (but not enthusiastically) positive reviews. While the movie about two disparate fixers paired together for a sensitive job didn’t leave much of an imprint on the movie-going internet, it may have sparked a resurgence of interest in Pitt andClooney’s paired filmography, especially in the comedy genre. Over the last couple of months,Twitter,TikTokandReddithave seen a wave of posts discussing Joel andEthan Coen’s 2008 black comedyBurn After Reading,with extra attention paid to Pitt’s performance as the bumbling, jock-brained, wannabe blackmailer Chad Feldheimer, a personal trainer who accidentally finds himself in possession of some sensitive… shit.

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Huluis one of the most underrated streaming services. It airs some of the most brilliant shows while also being overshadowed by the likes ofNetflix,Max, andDisney+.The Disney-owned streaming service is one of the most profitable streaming services because it airs great television shows by partnering with cable channels and networks in addition to its own original shows. So, we compiled a list of the best shows that are available on Hulu right now.

Only Murders in the Building Credit – Hulu

Only Murders in the Buildingis a murder mystery comedy-drama series created bySteve MartinandJohn Hoffman.The Hulu series follows a trio of strangers living in the same New York City apartment building. They have nothing in common aside from their love for true crime podcasts and when a murder is committed in their building,...

Now that they’ve set the year’s best film for a December 10 debut, the Criterion Channel have unveiled the rest of next month’s selection. John Waters’ films are inseparable from John Waters’ presence, making fittingCriterion’s decision to pair an eight-film retrospective (Multiple Maniacs toCecil B. Demented) with his own “Adventures in Moviegoing” wherein the director extols virtues of Bergman, Chabrol,Barbara Loden,andSamuel Fuller.His own Polyester will have a Criterion Edition alongside theBob Dylandoc Don’t Look Back, an iconic film in its own right and, I think, fitting companion to The Unknown with Lon Chaney, also streaming on Criterion. No Country for Old Men and Election receive likewise treatment; the latter appears in “MTV Productions,”a series featuringBeavisand Butt-Head Do America,The Original Kings of Comedy,and (coming close toFreddy Got Fingeredfor least-expected 2024 addition)Jackass: the Movie.

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The brilliant dark comedy seriesBad Sistersquickly became one of the best series Apple TV+ has to offer with its brilliant cast and great storylines. Created bySharon Horgan,Dave Finkel,andBrett Baer,the dark comedy series is based on the Belgian series Clan byMalin-Sarah Gozinand it manages to be both genuinely funny and at times deeply disturbing.Bad Sistersstars Sharon Horgan,Eve Hewson,Claes Bang,Sarah Greene,Anne-Marie Duff,Eva Birthistle,Brian Gleeson,andDaryl McCormack.So, if you loved the darkly comedic dynamic between theGarveysisters, thrilling mysteries, and compelling characters inBad Sistershere are some similar shows you should check out next.

Big Little Lies(Max & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – HBO

Big Little Liesis a dark comedy mystery drama series created byDavid E. Kelley.Based...

Considered one of the best films of theCoenbrother’s filmography,No Country for Old Menwon several accolades on its release. The neo-Western crime thriller starredJavier BardemandJosh Brolintogether withTommy Lee Jonesand was based onCormac McCarthy’s 2005 novel.

Bardem’s performance as the bold hitman Anton Chigurh was praised by the viewers and critics alike. However, the actor’s reason for greenlighting the script would surprise fans. The actor mentioned feeling out of place for the savage role until he saw the haircut they wanted for his character, the ridiculous get-up made him say yes.

One of the best neo-Western films: Critics choice Still fromNo Country for Old Men| Credits: Miramax Films &Paramount Pictures

Joel andEthan Coen,famously known as the Coen brothers have given a lot of remarkable movies to Hollywood in various genres. However, fans of the Western...

Without a doubt,Margaret Qualleyis one of the most exciting young actors working today. She’s shown up in recent projects such as “Poor Things,”“Drive-Away Dolls,”“Kinds of Kindness,”and most recently, “The Substance.”And that’s just from the last year or so. She also has a number of interesting projects on the horizon, including new ones from directorsEthan CoenandRichard Linklater.

Continue reading ‘Victorian Psycho’: Margaret Qualley To Star In New Film FromZach Wigonat The Playlist.

Forget theAmerican Psychoremake discourse, it's time to focus on what really matters:Margaret Qualleystarring in another movie fromSanctuarydirectorZachary Wigonand playing a psychopath who gets a job as a governess at a gothic manor in 1858.

Deadline announces that the upcoming horror-thriller movie will see Qualley playing the lead character, an eccentric young woman named Winifred Notty, who has "psychopathic tendencies."Winifredis tasked with tending to the homeowner's children and their education on their family's history. But when staff members start disappearing, the owners realize that something might be very wrong with their newest hire. The plot sounds a little like a reverse Turn of the Screw.

Regarding working with Wigon again afterSanctuary,Qualley says, "Working with Zach [Wigon] again feels like a rare gift, and I can’t wait to step into this twisted world he’s created.”

Wigon describes the character of...

Exclusive: Fresh off acclaimed genre pic The Substance,Margaret Qualleyhas been set to star in psychological horror-thriller Victorian Psycho, which Anton is launching ahead of next week’sAmerican Film Market.

It’s a strong premise for the in-demand Qualley. Set in 1858, the film will follow a young, eccentric governess named Winifred Notty (Qualley) who arrives at the remote gothic manor known as Ensor House.Winifred’s responsibilities include teaching the children table manners and educating them about their family’s history, all whilst hiding her psychopathic tendencies. As Winifred assimilates into life at Ensor House, staff members begin to inexplicably disappear, and the owners of the estate begin to wonder if there is something amiss about their new governess.

Zachary Wigon(Sanctuary) is directing from a script by authorVirginia Feito(Mrs. March), based on her upcoming novel of the same name. Production is set to begin in...

This article contains discussions of sexual assault.

If there's one thingStephen Kingknows pretty well, it's villains. The prolific horror author has been writing basically nonstop since he released "Carrie," his debut novel, back in 1974, and his work has been endlessly adapted for both the big and small screen. In 2009, he even compiled a list of his favorite villains that he didn't create, and it's a pretty solid rundown — which certainly isn't surprising.

From literary icons to on-screen favorites to a villain with a confusingly familiar name — I'll clarify that whole thing when we arrive at that point — here are Stephen King's top ten villains of all time, whom he ranked for Entertainment Weekly at the close of the aughts. King ranked his top 10 from "least villainous" to "most villainous," apparently, so we've preserved that order here.

Read more: The 50 Scariest Horror Movie Monsters Ranked

Max CadyFromCape Fear...

Production designerJess Gonchorhas worked on some of the most acclaimed and rewatchable movies over the last two decades, including every feature film directed byBennett Miller,every Joel andEthan Coenmovie from “No Country for Old Men”through “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,”and notable one-off titles such as “The Devil Wears Prada,”Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women,”Noah Baumbach’s “White Noise,”andJohn Krasinski’s recent hit “If.”

“To be a production designer, you have to become an expert in a subject in a very short amount of time. So when I get a job on something, I start researching it immediately,” Gonchor tells Gold Derby.

But for his latest project,Jason Reitman’s “Saturday Night,” Gonchor was already well-versed in the material. The film is about the first-ever “Saturday Night Live”episode and unfolds in real-time as the clock hits 11:30 p.m. on...

As major releases continue to hit big screens, 2024 is shaping to be an important year for showbiz and the box-office. Countless conversations continue to cover pandemic recovery, nevertheless, Hollywood now has another pebble in its shoe – can it weather the aftermath of the 2023Screen Actors Guildand Writers Guild of America strikes? So far, things seem to be picking up slowly, but not necessarily at the box-office.

Although the year has seen bright spots early on—like the success of Dune: Part Two—there have also been a slew of disappointments. While films likeMadame Weband Furiosa managed to break even on the back of their production costs alone, they did ultimately become part of the financial disappointments when marketing expenses—which now run the risk of equalling the film’s production costs—are taken into account.

Anya Taylor Joyis Furiosa in the new Mad Max Saga | Credits:...

Jason Reitman’s “Saturday Night” has hit theaters nationwide, chronicling the chaotic 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of “Saturday Night Live”in 1975, releasing on the 49th anniversary of the long-running sketch comedy on October 11. With this movie expected to be a contender at the upcoming 2025 Academy Awards, let’s take a closer look at the filmmaker’s previous four Oscar nominations in three different categories for just two of his films.

After Reitman’s directorial debut in 2005 for “Thank You For Smoking,”he achieved commercial and critical success for his coming-of-age film “Juno”in 2007, starringElliot Pageas the titular teenage character who deals with her unexpected pregnancy and wants to give it up for adoption. While the comedy was praised for its screenplay byDiablo Codyand lead performance, Reitman’s direction was not recognized at any of the major precursor award ceremonies, which is why it...

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Brothers is an action heist comedy adventure series directed byMax Barbakowfrom a screenplay byMacon Blair.The2024film follows the story of two twin criminal brothers and while one is trying to reform the other is trying to pull him in on a dangerous heist. With legal troubles, gunfights, and family drama they must reconcile their differences before they lose out on the score of a lifetime. Brothers starsJosh BrolinandPeter Dinklagein the lead roles withGlenn Close,Brendan Fraser,Marisa Tomei,Jennifer Landon,M. Emmet Walsh,andTaylour Paigestarring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, dangerous thrills, and compelling characters in Brothers here are some similar movies you should check out next.

LoganLucky (Netflix& Rent on Prime Video) Credit –BleeckerStreet

Logan Luckyis a...

Peter Dinklage,Josh Brolin,Glenn Close,Marisa TomeiandBrendan Fraserare lost in this brief and silly Amazon caper about low-level criminals

One thing among many that Joel andEthan Coenseem to instinctively understand is the art of giving their characters funny names: when and how to drop something pleasingly ornate, when to pull back a little, how to toss them off so they don’t sound self-consciously ostentatious. It’s a delicate art; on paper, a character like Moke Munger (Josh Brolin) or his brother Jady (Peter Dinklage) might sound funny and distinctive. But if you’re not careful, your screenplay will soon be over-explaining them as childhood mispronunciations that stuck, and nonetheless surrounding them with other characters sporting similarly nonsensical names like Farful, Freddie Unk or Uncle Crabcake. The differences between those monikers and genuineCoencreations like Hi McDunnough (from Raising Arizona) or Burt Gurney (fromHail Caesar!

WithJanuspossessing the much-needed restorations,Catherine Breillatis getting her biggest-ever spotlight in November’s Criterion Channel series spanning 1976’sA Real Young Girlto 2004’s Anatomy of Hell––just one of numerous retrospectives arriving next month. They’re also spotlightingIda Lupino,directorial efforts ofJohn Turturro(who also gets an “Adventures In Moviegoing” ), the Coen brothers, andJacques Audiard.

In a slightly more macroscopic view, Columbia Noir and a new edition of “Queersighting” ring in Noirvember.Gregg Araki’s Teen Apocalypse trilogy andMiller’s Crossingget Criterion Editions, while restorations ofDavid Bowie-starrerThe Linguini Incident,Med Hondo’s West Indies, andDennis Hopper’sOut of the Bluemake streaming debuts; andKevin Jerome Everson’s TonslerParkarrives just in time for another grim election day.

See the full list of titles arriving in November below:

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Anatomy of Hell,Catherine Breillat,...

Independent movies must be bolder and cheaper if they’re to cut through and help stabilize the business, Working Title co-chairsTim BevanandEric Fellnertold a packed audience during a London Film Festival industry talk this afternoon.

The pair were joined on stage by BFI CEOBen Roberts,who moderated the talk and whizzed through a series of detailed questions aboutBevanand Fellner’s decades-long work together atWorking Title.Robertsasked the pair for their take on the current indie biz, and they had some advice for filmmakers working independently on smaller budgets.

“Films need to cost less money and they need to be bolder in that space,” Fellner said.

The longtime producer used the example ofCoralie Fargeat’s Cannes winning pic The Substance — which Working Title produced — to illustrate his idea, telling the audience that the movie has convinced him that “if something is really out there,...

Exclusive:Talia Ryderhas boardedRob Burnett’s comedy filmIn MemoriamalongsideMarc Maron.

Burnett (The Fundamentals of Caring) wrote the script, and he will direct the film forInvention Studios(Thelma).

In Memoriamwill begin shooting in Los Angeles on Monday, telling the story of a veteran Hollywood actor (Maron) who becomes obsessed with securing a spot in the Oscars’ “In Memoriam”montage after he receives a terminal cancer diagnosis. This leads to a heartfelt journey of self-exploration as well as ego, humility and legacy.

Ryderhas appeared in films likeLittle Death(2024),The American(2023),The Sweet East(2023),Dumb Money(2023),Do Revenge(2022),Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between(2022),Steven Spielberg’sWest Side Story(2021) andNever Rarely Sometimes Always(2020). She can next be seen inEthan Coen’sHoney Don’t!for Focus Features.

Aside fromThe Fundamentals of CaringstarringPaul Rudd,...

Since the academy expanded the Best Picture category at the Oscars in 2010, Best Original Screenplay has gone to writers of a wide-range of genres: dramas; comedies ( “Midnight in Paris”); biopics; true-life stories ( “Spotlight” ); memoirs ( “Belfast”); period pictures ( “Django Unchained”); war movies ( “The Hurt Locker”); sci-fi ( “Her” ), thrillers horror ( “Get Out”) and fantasies ( “Everything Everywhere All at Once”). (Scroll down for the most up-to-date 2025 Oscar predictions for Best Original Screenplay.)

Of this year’s top 10 contenders for Best Original Screenplay, nine were written, at least in part, by the directors. The exception is “Challengers,”whichJustin Kuritzkeswrote for directorLuca Guadagnino.He also adapted theWilliam S. Burroughsnovel “Queer”for this busy helmer and he could well contend over in Best Adapted Screenplay for that.

“Challengers”is, at its heart, a romance. Love, albeit short-lived, is also the subject of the frontrunner in this race,Sean Baker‘s “Anora.

Berlin, 1998.John Goodmanand filmmakers Joel andEthan Coensat down for a press conference to promoteThe Big Lebowski.Good lord is it awkward.

It’s often difficult to work out who benefits from movie press conferences. Actors and filmmakers sit at a long table and try to look engaged in the barrage of inane questions that will inevitably come at them. Journalists fumble over their words, hold the microphone too close to their mouths and burble indecipherably. At best, they’re awkward.

The press conference for The Big Lebowski, held at the Berlin Film Festival in 1998, meanwhile, is so flat and awkward that it’s actually fascinating. Filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen shuffle in front of the cameras with star John Goodman to promote what was then their latest movie – aRaymond Chandler-inspired stoner bowling comedy that would quickly become a cult favourite. Not that you’d...

Why are we drawn to stories ‘based on a true story’? This phenomenon enchants audiences by offering a blend of entertainment and authenticity, creating a nifty overlap between reality and imagination. Fiction may seduce our minds, but it’s the non-fiction elements that tether us to the ground.

Consider the Coen Brothers (Joel andEthan Coen), masters at transforming the ordinary into cinematic brilliance. They famously claimed that their 1996 crime thriller,Fargo,was ‘based on a true story’.

Fargo(1996) | Credit: Gramercy Pictures

However, this isn’t exactly the case. While the Coen Brothers let us believe the narrative was rooted in real events, they pulled the wool over our eyes with a cheeky twist, blending fact and fiction in a way that was nothing short of genius.

Fargo:‘True’ Story BehindCoenBrothers’ Masterpiece

Fargoburst onto the scene in 1996 with a statement that packed a punch, informing audiences...

Javier Bardemhas worked on several projects showcasing his dynamic range as an actor. From leading roles to chilling antagonists, he has participated in each and every genre of the industry. Currently, the actor is enjoying his moment in the limelight, all thanks to his portrayal ofJosé MenendezinMonstersSeason 2.

Javier Bardem inMonstersseason 2 | Credits:Netflix

However, in his career spanning several decades, there are also several movies that every Bardem fan must know. In this article, let’s dive deeper into the actor’s top 5 roles and movies that perfectly showcase his versatility.

5.No Country for Old Men(2007) Javier Bardem inNo Country for Old Men| Credits:Miramax

Directed by brothers Joel andEthan Coen,in this critically acclaimed thriller, Javier Bardem delivers a chilling portrayal of Anton Chigurh. He’s a remorseful and methodical hitman who’s a master when it comes to creating fear and unease in the atmosphere.

The Dream Teamis back! Not the 1989 comedy starring Micheal Keaton andChristopher Lloyd;I’m talking aboutBrad PittandGeorge Clooney!Apple TV+ unveiled anotherWolfstrailer on Wednesday, featuring the dynamic duo as cleaners who mix like oil and water when accidentally assigned to the same job. The preview highlightsPittandClooney’s brilliant on-screen chemistry, proving the pair hasn’t lost their magic after several years apart.

Wolfs reunites Pitt and Clooney as rival fixers called in to dispose of a corpse by their shadowy employer, only for the corpse to be far from dead and in the possession of a massive amount of drugs. What starts as a routine job quickly escalates into a fight for survival as bullets start flying and henchmen emerge from the shadows.

Jon Watts(Spider-Man: No Way Home) directed and wrote Wolfs.Amy Ryan,Austin Abrams,andPoorna Jagannathanstar alongside Clooney and Pitt.

Call it…TheCriterionCollection will add yet another Coen Bros. film to their catalog, as 2007’sNo Country for Old Menis arriving on December 10th as spine #1243. This will be the fourth from the fellas afterInside Llewyn Davis,Blood SimpleandMiller’s Crossing.Now if we can just get Raising Arizona…

Here are the special features for Criterion’s forthcoming 4K release ofNo Country for Old Men:

New 4K digital master, supervised and approved by director of photographyRoger Deakins,with 5.1 surround DTS-hd Master Audio soundtrack

One 4K Uhd disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision Hdr and one Blu-ray with the film and special features

New conversation between filmmakers Joel andEthan Coenand authorMegan Abbott

New conversation between Deakins and associate producerDavid Diliberto,also featuringAbbott

Archival interviews with actorsJavier Bardem,Josh Brolin,Tommy Lee Jones,andKelly Macdonald...

For almost 40 years,Joel CoenandEthan Coen– better known as the Coen Brothers – have created a number of quirky, singular titles spanning a variety of genres. They’ve also become industry and academy favorites, picking up four Oscar wins for writing, directing and producing. Celebrate this dynamic duo by taking a look back at all 18 of their films together, ranked worst to best.

The Coens made their feature debut with the Southwestern neo-noir “Blood Simple”(1984). Shot on a shoestring budget with a then largely unknown cast, the film established the brothers’ talent for visually striking, wholly original stories.

They followed their breakout hit with a series of increasingly ambitious, wildly different features: the wacky Southern farce “Raising Arizona”(1987), the moody gangster saga “Millers Crossing” (1990), the bizarre Hollywood satire “Barton Fink”(1991), and the nostalgic screwball comedy “The Hudsucker Proxy”(1994).

It wasn’t until “Fargo”(1996), a comedic thriller about a pregnant...

This September,Paramount+is bringing you a ton of entertainment with the highly anticipated new season of the crime drama seriesTulsaKing starringSylvester Stalloneand the horrifying psychological thriller filmApartment 7A.However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Paramount+ this month and have a 90% or higherRotten Tomatoesscore. So, check out the 5 best films coming to Paramount+ in September 2024 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Big (September 1)

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%

Big is a fantasy comedy-drama film directed byPenny Marshallfrom a screenplay co-written byGary RossandAnne Spielberg.The 1988 film revolves aroundJosh Baskin,a young boy who wishes to get bigger in size to a fortune-telling machine, and when the next day he wakes up he discovers that his wish has been fulfilled. Big starsTom Hanksin the lead role withDavid Moscow,...

Unfortunately, it's time to say goodbye to a few movies leavingNetflixin August 2024, includingThe Edge of SeventeenstarringHailee Steinfeld.

At the end of every month, there are usually a handful of movies that leave Netflix and head to a different streaming service or cable network. In August, there are more than a few movies that I think people will be especially bummed are leaving Netflix.

We shared a list of six good movies leaving Netflix in August, including an action movie from a man who is probably really going through it right now,Ben Affleck.

The Accountant

Leaving Netflix: Monday, Aug. 26

You have less time to watchThe Accountantthan any of the other movies on the list! The Accountant starring Ben Affleck leaves Netflix on Monday, Aug. 26, so you have to watch the movie this week.

The Accountant tells the story of an -- you guessed it!

Greedy Peopleis a dark comedy crime mystery film directed byPotsy Poncirolifrom a screenplay byMichael Vukadinovich.The 2024 film is set in a small town and follows two cops as they try to investigate a murder scene where they find a large sum of money and decide to keep it, but their peaceful lives get filled with chaos because of their one bad decision.Greedy PeoplestarsHimesh PatelandJoseph Gordon-Levittin the lead roles withLily James,Traci Lords,Joey Lauren Adams,andSimon Rexstarring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the dark comedy, moral ambiguity, and absurd characters inGreedy Peoplehere are some similar movies you should check out next.

FargoCredit –MGM

Fargois a dark comedy crime thriller film written and directed by Joel andEthan Coen.The 1996 film follows Jerry, a down-and-out sales manager in a lot of debt to some dangerous people.

Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.

Drive-Away Dolls(Ethan Coen)

The kind of movie made to stumble upon surfing cable at 2 am in a half-awake, half-intoxicated stupor, Ethan Coen’sDrive-Away Dollsaims for a lower artistic bar than anything the director (and certainly his brother) has previously approached, which accounts for much of its charm. Ethan Coen andTricia Cookefirst completed the script some two decades ago––titledDrive-Away Dykesboth then and now, if one goes by the end credits––and the film’s B-movie, pleasure-first appeal lies in the feeling that they simply dusted off a copy and immediately embarked on production. A slapdash narrative populated with eminently likable characters best described as joke-delivering caricatures, this marvelously queer road-trip comedy caper is a fleet-footed...

Veteran character actor and filmmakerJohn Turturrodelighted an audience at the Sarajevo Film Festival on Wednesday with a masterclass about his extensive and eclectic career spanning film, television and theatre. Speaking to a packed theater at the Bosnian Cultural Center, the Brooklyn native gave insights into his most reputable acting work ranging fromDo the Right ThingtoThe Big Lebowskito Barton Fink to theTransformersfranchise as well has his directorial work for films such as Romance and Cigarettes and Mac.

After the iconicJesus Quintanabowling scene inThe Big Lebowskiwas played to the audience (which was met with rapturous applause), Turturro said that Joel andEthan Coenhad seen him in the play La Puta Vida byReinaldo Povod,where Turturro plays a homosexual pedophile. It was that role that would inspire them to cast him in The Big Lebowski as Jesus, a bowling...

“There’s an ambition in ‘Fargo’ in balancing story, theme, character, entertainment and action,” states creator and showrunnerNoah Hawley.In our recent webchat he adds, “If you entertain people, they give you permission to do more with theme or character, to do something that seems elevated.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.

“Fargo”is theFXanthology series created by Hawley, inspired by the 1996 Joel andEthan Coenfilm. Each season takes a darkly comedic look at characters dealing with life and crime in the Midwest. The series’ fifth installment tells the story of Dot, played byJuno Temple,whose normal life is disrupted when her abusive ex-husband discovers her whereabouts.

SEEJuno Temple interview: ‘Fargo’

This year, Hawley is nominated as one of the producers for Best Limited Series at the Emmys. He has also been nominated for writing and directing the premiere episode, “The Tragedy of the Commons.

“’Fargo’ is quite different than any show I’ve ever worked on,” admits music supervisorMaggie Phillips.In our recent webchat she continues, “The music of the show, the soundtrack and the songs, get to be a character of its own. On some shows, I wouldn’t want to be bold and call attention to the songs. In ‘Fargo’ you want people to notice and be thought provoking.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.

“Fargo”is theFXanthology series created byNoah Hawleythat was inspired by the 1996 Joel andEthan Coenfilm. Each season takes a darkly comedic look at new characters dealing with life and crime in the Midwest. The series’ fifth instalment tells the story of Dot, played byJuno Temple,whose normal life is disrupted when her abusive ex-husband, Sheriff Roy Tillman (Jon Hamm), discovers her whereabouts.Phillipssays, “I love how Dot stayed kind...

Sarajevo Film Festival has selected 18 titles for itsKinoscopestrand and seven for its In Focus section, including a range of 2024 festival hits from Berlin and Cannes.

The Kinoscope selection consists of 12 Kinoscope films, and six titles in genre strand Kinoscope Surreal.

Scroll down for the full list of titles

Titles include PayalKapadia’sAll We Imagine As Light,which won the Grand Prix in Cannes Competition this year; andSantosh,the debut feature of 2023 Screen Star of TomorrowSandhyaSuri, which debuted in Un Certain Regard.

Guan Hu’sBlack Dog,winner of the Un Certain Regard prize,...

Don't look now, butMatt Damonhas become one of cinema's most exciting screen presences over the last decade or so. Having taken his leading-man looks and turned into a character actor's dream, he's figured out how to enjoy the best of both worlds. IfChristopher Nolan,Steven Soderbergh,Ethan Coen,or any other prolific filmmaker has a buzzy, high-concept thriller in the works, you can almost set your watch based on Damon popping up in a brief supporting role or even a cameo late in the game -- and, more often than not, it's as a scumbag villain meant to reinforce each film's themes. It takes a serious absence of ego to embrace this (relatively) unsexy phase of one's career, in which such thankless work might only ever win the affections of the FilmTwittercrowd, dad-movie enthusiasts, and not much else. But it's a rare talent that can...

John Turturrois to receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival in Bosnia, which runs from Aug. 16 to 23. The award is in recognition of his contribution to the film industry and his talent as an actor, director and screenwriter.

Jovan Marjanović,director of Sarajevo Film Festival, said: “With a career spanning over four decades, he has delivered unforgettable performances in a diverse range of roles. His dedication to his craft, versatility, and ability to bring depth and authenticity to every character he embodies have made him a joy to look at every time he enters the scene.”

Turturro studied at Suny New Paltz and theYale School of Drama.He has worked with a number of acclaimed filmmakers, appearing inSpike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”and “Jungle Fever,”Martin Scorsese’s “The Color of Money,”Robert Redford’s “Quiz Show,”Francesco Rosi’s “La Tregua,...

John Turturrowill receive the honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival (August 16-23).

US actor and filmmaker Turturro will give a masterclass about his career; and will attend a screening ofJoel CoenandEthan Coen’s 1991 filmBarton Fink,for which Turturro won Best Actor at Cannes.

That was one of several collaborations between Turturro and theCoenbrothers, alongside O Brother, Where Art Thou?,Miller’s CrossingandThe Big Lebowski.

Turturro received the Cannes Camera d’Or for best debut feature in 1992 forMac,which he also starred in. His other directorial work includes 2020 featureThe Jesus Rolls,...

While we have already made a list of the best of the best movies coming to Prime Video in August, those are not the only films you should look out for as the Amazon-owned streaming service is also bringing you a lot of original and licensed new content in the upcoming month, from an animatedBatmanseries to the highly anticipated new season of Prime Video’s flagship fantasy seriesThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.So, we picked out the 7 best new movies and TV shows coming to Prime Video in August 2024.

Batman: Caped Crusader(August 1)

Batman: Caped Crusaderis an animated action-adventure superhero series created byJ.J. Abrams,Matt Reeves,andBruce Timm.The upcoming Prime Video series is set in what looks to be the 1930s or 1940s and it follows the story of theDark Knightin a crime-filled Gotham, as he fights...

This August, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment with the highly anticipated Season 2 ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,an all-new action-comedy film starringJohn CenaandAwkwafinatitledJackpot!, and an animated Batman series titledBatman: Caped Crusader.However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higherRotten Tomatoesscore. So, check out the 10 best films that are coming to Prime Video in August 2024 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Fargo(August 1)

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%

Fargois a dark comedy crime drama film written and directed by Joel andEthan Coen.The 1996 film follows the story of Jerry, a sales manager who is under a huge debt. To repay his loan he hatches a plan to hire two henchmen to kidnap his wife and...

As far as child actor debuts, it's not quiteHailee Steinfeldin Joel andEthan Coen's "True Grit."But now that the whole world knows full well thatGlen Powellis a bona fide movie star (a fact getting slammed home with a tempestuous fury this week in "Twisters"), we can look back at his first big-screen appearance inRobert Rodriguez's 2003 film "Spy Kids 3: Game Over"and kind of see it.

Powell's big scene arrives early in the movie, whenJuni(Daryl Sabata) wanders into a massive arena. It's here Juni meets the Long-fingered Boy (identified as such only in the credits), who zips the Spy Kid up to the top of a tower, throws him into a robotic suit, and informs him he'll be doing battle with a formidable combatant named Demetra (Courtney Jines). The 14-year-old Powell is plenty comfortable on screen, though the broadness...

This July, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment with a sequel of a beloved film likeMy Spytitled The Eternal City and an animated sequel series to the comedy gold, which was the SausagePartyfilm titled Foodtopia. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higherRotten Tomatoesscore. So, check out the 7 best films that are coming to Prime Video in July 2024 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Animal House(July 1)

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 91%

National Lampoon’s Animal Houseis a classic comedy-drama film directed byJohn Landisfrom a screenplay co-written byHarold Ramis,Douglas Kenney,andChris Miller.Inspired by National Lampoon stories written byMatty SimmonsandIvan Reitman,the 1978 film follows the story of freshmen Larry and Kent as they join a troublemaking...

Robert Towne,the screenwriter as superstar whose Oscar-winning work on the 1974 classicChinatownis widely recognized as the gold standard for movie scripts, has died. He was 89.

Towne died Monday at his home in Los Angeles, publicistCarri McClureannounced.

He also received Academy Award nominations forThe Last Detail(1973) andShampoo(1975) in the years surrounding his most famous work.

His takes on Los Angeles were etched with melancholy and painted the city as one of beauty and sadness. InChinatownandShampoo,gumshoe J.J. Gittes (Jack Nicholson) and Beverly Hills hairdresser George Roundy (Warren Beatty) end up alone. (Towne collaborated often with those actors.)

This squinty vantage on Southern California, as a temptress who dashes hopes, also was evident in his script forTequila Sunrise(1988), which starredMel Gibsonas a retired drug dealer,Kurt Russellas a cop andMichelle Pfeifferas the femme fatale.

Towne also...

BFFsBen AffleckandMatt Damonhave found their next collaboration. The “Good Will Hunting”and “Air” team will next star in “Rip,”a newNetflixthriller from writer and directorJoe Carnahan.

Plot details and release date remain under wraps. The film will be produced byArtists Equity— the artist-led studio founded by Affleck and Damon in 2022.

Artist Equity’s other projects include theCillian Murphystarrer “Small Things Like These,”a sequel to “The Accountant”and theJennifer Lopez-led films “Unstoppable”and “Kiss of the Spider Woman.”

Best friends forever Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to star in Rip. A new thriller coming to Netflix from writer and director Joe Carnahan. pic.twitter.com/yecIf4ZhjR

— Netflix (@netflix) July 2, 2024

Affleck and Damon have been longtime collaborators, first teaming up for 1997’s “Good Will Hunting,”which earned them both Oscars for best original screenplay. They starred together in...

Who will the American Film Institute select as its 50th life achievement award recipient? Which top director is the most likely choice to be honored in 2025? After reviewing the possible choices, be sure to vote in our poll below as to who you think should be the best selection. We will host two more separate polls about your favorite choices for actresses and actors soon.

Since AFI will be celebrating their 50th ceremony, we’re hoping it will be an undeniably great choice!

Starting in the early 1970s, the AFI started choosing actors, actresses and directors with recipients being directorJohn Ford(1973), actorJames Cagney(1974), director/actorOrson Welles(1975), directorWilliam Wyler(1976), actressBette Davis(1977), actorHenry Fonda(1978) and directorAlfred Hitchcock(1979).

SEEAmerican Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Recipients

Past recipients still living (and therefore not eligible again) are: actorJack Nicholson(1994), directorSteven Spielberg(1995), actor/directorClint Eastwood(1996), director...

Who says 1994 was a classic year for cinema?Netflixbegins today to make that argument, curating a release of 17 films that turned 30 this year. The streamer has its list below. I have mine, and with the exception of the seminal Farrelly Brothers-directedDumb & DumberwithJim CarreyandJeff Daniels,andLuc Besson’sLeon: The Professional,the film that starsJean Renoand a sinisterGary Oldmanand introduced the world to the outsized talentNatalie Portman,and maybeRon Howard’sThe Paper,there’s a lot missing. How aboutForrest Gump,The Shawshank Redemption,Pulp Fiction,The Lion King,Priscilla Queen of the Desert,Clear and Present Danger,Sicario,Four Weddings and a Funeral,Interview With the Vampire,Speed,Ed Wood, and the other two films in a starmaking year for Jim Carrey,Ace Ventura: Pet DetectiveandThe Mask.Speed,Once Were Warriors,andAng Lee...

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Netflix’s line-up of Original movies vary wildly in quality, ranging from Oscar-worthy work from some of our finest filmmakers to rom-coms one wouldn’t wish upon their worst enemy. But taken together, along with the streaming service’s passable library, Netflix has one...

Get a contract wrong for a movie, and a studio might just end up paying the price a little further down the line…

A word to the wise: when entering into a pact withTommy Lee Jones,make sure your contract is watertight. Because Mr Jones – he who will not sanction your buffoonery nor crack a smile at your Academy Award presentation skit – will happily take advantage of a typo or poorly-drafted phrase in your written agreement.

Mr Jones claims he took a lower salary to star in 2007’s Oscar-winningNo Country For Old Mendue to the provision of generous box office bonuses should the film prove a financial success. Directors Joel andEthan Coenand producerScott Rudincame to similar agreements – although it was a bit of a gamble on all their parts. You see, the parties would only receive their full and substantial bonuses when either...

Dwayne JohnsonandChris Evansare starring in their own spin on “Guardians of the Galaxy”….meets the North Pole.

Johnson plays the North Pole’s Head of Security who, aside from coaching Santa (J.K. Simmons) to get shredded, enlists the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) to help save Christmas. The highly-anticipated holiday heist film “Red One”is directed byJake Kasdanand is written byChris Morgan,with the script based on a story byHiram Garcia.

The official synopsis reads: AfterSanta Claus– Code Name:Red One– is kidnapped, the NorthPole’s Head of Security (Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

Lucy Liu,Kiernan Shipka,Bonnie Hunt,Kristofer Hivju,Nick Kroll,andWesley Kimmelalso star.

Johnson, Kasdan,Garcia,Morgan,Dany Garcia,andMelvin Marproduce the Amazon MGM Studios feature.

Dwayne JohnsonandChris Evansface an unusual array of holiday challenges in the first trailer for their Christmas movieRed One.

Jake Kasdan’s action-comedy feature from Amazon MGM Studios is set for worldwide theatrical release on Nov. 15.Red Onecenters on North Pole head of security Callum Drift (Johnson) and naughty-listerJack O’Malley(Evans) teaming up after the disappearance ofSanta Claus,who is known as “Red One”and played byJ.K. Simmons.

“Are you saying Santa Claus has been kidnapped?” Evans asks in the trailer.

Rounding out the cast areKiernan Shipka,Lucy Liu,Mary Elizabeth EllisandNick Kroll,along withBonnie Huntas Mrs.Claus.

The film’s teaser poster was released in an Instagram post Monday and hinted at the story by showing a “Missing” poster for Santa Claus, who was last seen at the North Pole. “We need your help,” read the caption signed by Callum Drift.

The film explores the founding of a fictional motorcycle club, but is deeply rooted in reality.

“The Bikeriders”is motoring into theaters this weekend. The crime drama featuring big-name stars likeJodie Comer,Austin ButlerandTom Hardysees its official cinematic debut on Friday, June 21, and is exclusively available in movie theaters at the moment. It will come to streaming sooner or later, however, and I’ll let you know below when I think that will be!

Key Details: “The Bikeriders”has compiled an 83% score from reviewers onRotten Tomatoes.The film is being distributed byFocus Features,so it will land on Peacock first. Viewers may not have to wait long to see “The Bikeriders”become available with a Peacock subscription. Sign Up $5.99+ / month peacocktv.com

“The Bikeriders”is told through the eyes ofKathy Bauer,the wife of Vandals Motorcycle Club member Benny. It shows the history...

CAAon Thursday announced its signing of Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, actress, and authorMiley Cyrusfor representation in all areas.

Winning the awards for Best Pop Vocal and Record of the Year at the 2024 Grammys, where she performed “Flowers”— the best-selling global single of 2023 — Cyrus’s most recent album, Endless Summer Vacation, dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for 15 non-consecutive weeks upon its release last year. Earning numerous platinum and diamond albums throughout her career, she’s previously put out albums including Plastic Hearts, Younger Now, Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz, Bangerz, Can’t Be Tamed,Breakout,and Meet Miley Cyrus.

Rising to international stardom as the star of the hugely popularDisney ChannelseriesHannah Montana,which ran for four seasons, Cyrus most recently made a brief appearance inEthan Coen’s comedyDrive-Away Dolls,released earlier this year. Previously, she’s also been seen in films likeThe Night Beforeand series likeBlack Mirror.

Ben AffleckandMatt Damonare attached to star in the next film fromArtists Equity,the production company founded by the duo in 2022. Titled Rip, the project will be a crime thriller written and directed byJoe Carnahan,according to Deadline.

Little is known about the plot or production calendar of Rip as of yet, though it is expected to seek distributors after gaining interest from theatrical and streaming buyers.

Artists Equity released their first film, Air, in April 2023. Following the origin story ofMichael Jordan’s partnership withNike,the movie also starred Damon and Affleck, as well asJason BatemanandViola Davis,among others. Affleck served as director. Other recent projects from the company include the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told andSmall Things Like These.

The twoGood Will Huntingstars had reportedly been seeking out a new project for Artists Equity as...