In pre-production on 'One-Eyed Jacks,' Stanley Kubrick posed a question: “Marlon, why don’t you go fuck yourself?” Brando soon took over directing duties. See a rare 35mm print tonight Nitehawk Cinema: nitehawkcinema.com/prospectpark/m…

Jeremy Saulnier’s ruthlessly efficient thriller #RebelRidge unleashes a powder keg of rage, with an incredible performance from Aaron Pierre. Read Jordan Raup's review: thefilmstage.com/rebel-ridge-re…

In a bravado move from Todd Phillips that’s sure to hemorrhage the fan base from the first film, 'Joker: Folie à Deux' pulls a prank on incels and anarchists everywhere. Read Luke Hicks' #Venezia81 review: thefilmstage.com/venice-review-…

wrote on Philips and Phoenix’s new anti-violence looney tunes musical, Joker: Folie à Deux. for The Film Stage 📽 thefilmstage.com/venice-review-…

"I sold out a little bit because we’re not in the world of cinema. We’re in the world of clicks where, if they’re not invested in the first five or ten minutes, they’ll turn that shit off." Lee Daniels talks with djmecca about crafting #TheDeliverance: thefilmstage.com/lee-daniels-on…

This is an absolutely wild interview. Kudos to djmecca for doing all the Lee Daniels homework to get him to completely open up.

Such a great conversation. Lee Daniels is a filmmaker I find endlessly fascinating. THE DELIVERANCE is on Netflix now and is a truly wild ride. Also special shout-out to his lovingly unhinged debut SHADOWBOXER, which gets a lot of play in the below discussion.

Had a total blast with Rebel Ridge.

Courtney Stephens and Callie Hernandez’s #Invention holds a seductive power as speculative fiction blends with personal history to explore the ways we process death. Read Rory O'Connor's #Locarno review: thefilmstage.com/locarno-review…

Wowee zowee, is this a brilliant review. The last line really cinches it

With a sense of humility that can feel Herzogian at times, 'Knit’s Island' takes a mesmerizing journey into MMORPG lives. Read Rory O'Connor's review: thefilmstage.com/knits-island-r…

With tickets now on-sale for a September 23 preview, a new trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's #Megalopolis has arrived. Watch: thefilmstage.com/imax-trailer-f…

The first trailer for RaMell Ross’ stunning, radical Colson Whitehead adaptation #NickelBoys has arrived. Watch: thefilmstage.com/nickel-boys-tr…

The poster for RaMell Ross' #NickelBoys, opening New York Film Festival this month. See the first trailer: thefilmstage.com/nickel-boys-tr…

Legendary filmmaker John Woo + Sparks = ???? #xcrucior

The 12 must-see films of September: thefilmstage.com/12-films-to-se…

"This is the first time releasing a movie of mine where I’m fully at peace and in love upon release." Director Jeremy Saulnier talks with Jordan Raup about #RebelRidge, the power of information deprivation, and staying energized through production delays: thefilmstage.com/jeremy-saulnie…

What an honor to kick off the Spike Lee issue for this incredible site. Lee is one of my most favorite filmmakers, an artist who continues to inspire me ❤️

Glad I got to write about STRANGER EYES, not because the film was anything striking (sadly), but because it was a chance to weigh in on Lee Kang-sheng, and why his performances make all words seem tired. Another #Venezia81 review for The Film Stage 📽: thefilmstage.com/venice-review-…

Alex Ross Perry's #Pavements has been acquired by UTOPIA for a U.S. release.