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About a decade ago, Ti West was a director to watch in the horror genre thanks to 2009’s “The House Of The Devil” and 2011’s “The Innkeepers.” West hasn’t been up to much since the commercial failure of 2016’s “In A Valley Of Violence,” though. Since that film, West has stuck to directing episodes of various TV series like “Scream,” “The Exorcist,” and “Them.” READ MORE: The 100 Most Anticipated Films Of 2022 Now, West returns to the big screen with an all-new horror film under the illustrious A24 banner.

At the risk of being a little gauche and starting a piece quoting your own review, to paraphrase myself regardless, with A24’s lovely black and white comedic drama “C’mon C’mon,” filmmaker Mike Mills “solidifies his position as one of our greatest cinematic humanists, filmmaking empaths, and chroniclers of emotive struggle.” It’s that good, that probing of the human condition, and deeply soulful, melancholy, funny, and affecting in the way all Mills films are.

The multiverse is having a moment in movies and TV right now, mainly due to the MCU juggernaut and upcoming films like “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” However, that doesn’t mean other filmmakers can’t utilize the concept in different, arguably more exciting ways, as it has before… READ MORE: SXSW: The Daniels’ ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ With Michelle Yeoh Will Play Opening Night Case in point: “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” the latest film from Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert, otherwise

A24 has become a studio synonymous with originality and experimentation. And for the most part, with films like “Moonlight,” “The Lighthouse,” “Lady Bird,” and “Hereditary,” among many more, the mission statement has really worked out well.

Between the buzz and acclaim of his last two movies stirred up, Sean Baker‘s latest feature is one of the most anticipated films to debut in the final months of 2021. Both 2015’s “Tangerine” and 2017’s “The Florida Project” were among their respective years’ top films with critics.

A24 is back at it again doing peak-A24 stuff with the release of “Lamb” this week, a suspense drama chock-full of quiet desperation, rich imagery, and unsettling body horror. Early reviews and the trailer have been coy about how much they reveal of the plot, and for good reason: the journey of discovery is half the fun of the picture.

Whenever Frances McDormand brought up the notion of her husband and frequent collaborator Joel Coendirecting her in her dream role of Lady Macbeth, he demurred – bluntly. “He said absolutely not,” she recalled; “I had no interested in theater,” he explained, and that was that.

Coming off the success of “Zola” and “The Green Knight,” A24 has officially set theatrical release dates in late 2021 for two upcoming dramas and awards contenders, Mike Mills‘ “C’mon C’mon” and Sean Baker‘s “Red Rocket.” READ MORE: ‘C’mon C’mon’: Joaquin Phoenix Shines & Empathy Flows In Mike Mills’ Sublime, Micro-Traumatic Family Drama [Telluride Review] Deadline has revealed that “C’mon C’mon,” starring Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix, will be released on November 19, while Baker’s next pic,

Before even turning thirty, Alicia Vikander had already starred in the sci-fi thriller “Ex Machina,” teamed up with Matt Damon in “Jason Bourne,” was in pre-production as the lead in the reboot of the action franchise “Tomb Raider,” and had won an Academy Award for her performance in “The Danish Girl.” Whether it be the three projects she has coming out this year, her marriage to fellow actor (and former co-star) Michael Fassbender, or time spent enjoying life’s simple pleasures, Vikander

Garrett Bradley, the Oscar-nominated director of the astounding, intensely vivid and personal activism documentary “Time” will direct an adaptation of acclaimed science fiction author Octavia E. Butler’s “Parable of the Sower.” The first in a two-book series, the story is set in a near-future Los Angeles devastated by societal collapse; a teenager with a unique gift must lead humanity in a battle against extinction.

“The Green Knight” is director David Lowery‘s latest entry into the fantasy genre tackling the late 14th-century Arthurian tale “Sir Gawain & The Green Knight.” And the mature visual stunner from A24 is easily one of the most anticipated upcoming releases in 2021. David Lowery Says Canceled 2020 SXSW Allowed Him To Fully Recut ‘The Green Knight’ Sadly, because of the rising cases of COVID in the United Kingdom, Deadline reports that the U.K.

Filmmaker Ari Aster‘s next feature film for A24, “Disappointment Blvd.,” keeps growing and growing with a stellar and unusual cast. Starring Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix (“The Master,” “Joker“), the film is described as an intimate, decades-spanning portrait of one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all time.

Without a doubt, one of the biggest films coming later this year is the highly-anticipated drama, “The Tragedy of Macbeth.” Not only does it feature the debut of filmmaker Joel Coen as a singular director (Ethan Coen is not attached), but it has one of the strongest casts of 2021, led by Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand.

Julio Torres is likely a name that many people aren’t super familiar with. However, if you’re the type of person that wants to wow your friends with that insider Hollywood knowledge and insight, he’s a person you should get familiar with, as soon as possible.

It’s nothing new to know that a filmmaker was planning on debuting a feature at a festival before it was completely finished. We see it quite often, in fact.

Sean Baker is a fearless filmmaker. It’s hard to disagree with that statement when you consider the risks he’s taken over the course of his career, especially with his most recent features.

When you’ve made more money than you know what to do with and become an iconic film star that will forever be a legend to generations of film fans, you’ve earned the right to pick and choose your projects.

Sean Baker must have a thing for donut shops, the distinctly American small businesses have now been a centerpiece of two of his more celebrated films.

With mega-corporations like Disney, Netflix, Apple, and Amazon trying to dominate the streaming space, content is key. And we’ve seen just how exclusive content has led to these companies snatching up rival studios whenever possible, such as Disney purchasing Fox and Amazon recently landing MGM.

One of this year’s most buzzed-about films coming to Cannes is the debut from filmmaker Valdimar Jóhannsson, titled “Lamb.” And if you need additional reasons to be excited about the new drama, take a gander at the new teaser trailer released for the film. READ MORE: Cannes Film Festival 2021 Preview: 25 Films To Watch As seen in the teaser, “Lamb” follows the story of a couple that lives on a rural farm in Iceland.

The new A24/Hulu film, “False Positive,” isn’t a feature that is easily categorized. It’s a satire, sure.

A24 and director Kelly Reichardt‘s (“Wendy & Lucy“) upcoming film “Showing Up” takes place within the art scene with Kelly reuniting with four-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams (“Manchester By The Sea“), who plays an artist about to have a career-changing art exhibition while attempting to her chaotic life that should inspire some fantastic artwork.

Fresh off her surprising debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” Julia Louis-Dreyfus is retreating from blockbusters for now and heading to the world of independent cinema in a new film from A24 titled “Tuesday.” READ MORE: ‘Macbeth’: Apple TV+ Makes An Awards Play With Joel Coen’s Film Starring Frances McDormand & Denzel Washington According to THR, Julia Louis-Dreyfus has signed on to star in the forthcoming drama, “Tuesday,” which will be produced by

Apple TV+ is still in its toddler stage of development. The newborn/infant stage was rife with lackluster reviews, not-so-great viewership, and a general feeling of disinterest by the greater public.

A couple of weeks ago, superstar Hollywood producer Scott Rudin became the center of controversy after even more reports surfaced of his alleged horrible behavior with colleagues, including throwing items at people and verbally abusing them. For many, this echoed stories that have been told about Rudin for years now, with very little actually being done in response.

Do you know, Ziwe, aka Ziwe Fumudoh, a Brooklyn-based American comedian and writer? She is the creator of the comedy show “Baited With Ziwe,” a writer for “Desus and Mero,” and a co-host on the Hysteria podcast on Crooked Media.

When you think of South Korean cinema, you probably think of a couple of names immediately. The first is likely Bong Joon Ho, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind the recent feature, “Parasite.” The other name that a lot of folks will immediately think about is Park Chan-Wook, the filmmaker behind features such as “Sympathy for Mr.

Let’s be honest, at this point, Steven Yeun can do no wrong. That’s what happens when you leave one of the biggest TV series in the world (“The Walking Dead”) and then decide to star in three killer movies back-to-back-to-back (“Sorry to Bother You,” “Burning,” and “Minari,” respectively).

She may have sung her way to the ICCA Finals in “Pitch Perfect,” but before that, Brittany Snow dipped her toes in the horror genre with “Prom Night.” Now, she returns to horror in Ti West‘s A24 project, “X,” joining an impressive cast that includes Kid Cudi and Mia Goth.

Before the pandemic shut theaters down last March, if you went to watch a film on the big screen, odds are you saw the disturbing trailer for “Saint Maud.” Unfortunately, when COVID-19 began to wreak havoc in the US, A24’s planned release kept getting delayed. Now, a year later, the horror-thriller is arriving in select theaters and on EPIX.

Just about a week ago, it was revealed that Tilda Swinton had found time during lockdown to film a secret feature with filmmaker Joanna Hogg. Details were scarce at the time, but the idea of these two women combining forces again after “The Souvenir” was a pretty great prospect.

2020 probably wasn’t an awesome year for most people, considering everything going on in the world. But for filmmaker Kelly Reichardt, it was pretty great.

After “Devs,” Alex Garland’s first foray into the world of prestige television, it seemed as if the writer-director was going to stick around on the small-screen and work on another TV project. Well, that plan has been changed, apparently, as it’s revealed that Garland is now setting up his next feature and he’s already found his studio and star.

A feature film adaptation of Ocean Vuong‘s novel “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” is now in development over at A24. READ MORE: Alicia Vikander To Star In Olivier Assayas’ ‘Irma Vep’ Series Remake For HBO & A24 The news was announced during the most recent episode of the A24 podcast, where authors Bryan Washington (who wrote this year’s “Memorial,” soon to be an A24 film) and Ocean Vuong, whose debut novel “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” became a New York Times bestseller.

It’s been four years since filmmaker Ti West has released a film, with 2016’s “In a Valley of Violence,” being his last feature.

Fresh off her surprise Emmy win for “Euphoria,” it appears that Zendaya is already lining up more future projects. Now, it appears the young actress is set to star in a new biopic about the famous singer, Ronnie Spector.