The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. has uncorked mass hysteria reminiscent of 2016. The deal has been approved. At the moment, the “Resistance” is out in force trying to stop it for only one reason: Trump.   Probably nothing has killed Hollywood more than its ten-year war on Trump and anyone who voted for him. They destroyed themselves trying to destroy him, and they’ve not given up the fight. I say “they” because I parted ways with them about six years...

There are certain actors who never really go away. They just wait for the right moment to remind you they are still here, and they still can act circles around you. Michelle Pfeiffer is one of those actors. And this year, it feels like that reminder has officially arrived. For a while, Pfeiffer existed in that strange space reserved for legends who have nothing left to prove. She would pop up here and there, always good, always reliable, but not necessarily driving...

Before discussing Best Supporting Actor, I would like to clarify one prediction in my Best Actress list. Since the publication, in addition to Feinberg, Clayton Davis of Variety has also indicated that Jim Rash’s upcoming film Miss You, Love You will in fact contend as an HBO Television movie, so, with two major sources confirming this, it’s too much evidence to deny that this is probably how it will ultimately be positioned, so, as of today, barring information that goes against this,...

Synopsis according to Wikipedia "Set after a devastating flu pandemic that has almost eradicated humanity, the film centers on Hig, a former civilian pilot, and Bangley, a hardened ex-Marine as they confront outside threats and hold onto the possibility of a better life beyond where they currently live." Starring: Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, Allison Janney, Guy Pearce, and Benedict Wong Personally, I am not sure how I feel about this, not sure I want to watch pandemic movies. Ridley has...

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen discuss the Paramount/WB merger and why it's better for Hollywood, the Cannes Lineup that has no American movies, and we talk a bit about the catastrophic year of 2020 and how it broke America.

The difference between The Social Network and The Social Reckoning is David Fincher. There is no other way to say it. Fincher is an artist, and Aaron Sorkin is not. That doesn't mean Sorkin isn't talented. He is. But he's infused with dogma and politics. Art has to take a backseat to THE MESSAGE. The Social Network is one of the best films ever made. It's as tightly wound and exacting as it is beautiful, like a finely crafted Swiss watch. Of...

The Oscar season as we know it, seemingly every year, is always fascinating in months that are not concentrated on what is seen, rather what is being presented, and what ultimately might make an impact in the year of film. That was evident in the announcement of the Cannes lineup, with a number of films expected to be announced (primarily those of international origin) catching everyone’s attention. The full lineup can be found here. Regarding what ultimately stands out from said lineup,...

A thousand industry professionals have signed a letter in hopes of stopping Warner Brothers from merging with Paramount. You can read up on it at Variety. It says: “We are deeply concerned by indications of support for this merger that prioritize the interests of a small group of powerful stakeholders over the broader public good,” the letter, which was published Monday by the New York Times and available on the website BlocktheMerger.com, states. “The integrity, independence, and diversity of our industry would...

A recent comment by Andy Weir, the writer of Project Hail Mary, has gone viral. There were a few loudmouths who objected, but for the most part, no one can read his common-sense opinion and see it as anything other than a lifeline for writers and directors in Hollywood. There is a reason so many people from all walks of life can watch Project Hail Mary: there is no whiff of "my side is better than your side," there is no judgment...

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