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Project Hail Mary Sparks Out-of-This-World Early Praise
Early press reactions to the Ryan Gosling-led adaptation of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the film’s humor, heart, and visual spectacle, with praise for Gosling’s performance and the Rocky alien character. Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller and based on Weir’s novel, the movie hits theaters on March 20 and is already generating strong hype for its ambitious, crowd-pleasing science-fiction energy.
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James Van Der Beek’s rep addressed online backlash over the GoFundMe and a Texas ranch purchase, saying the family bought the home through a trust with help from friends to move from renting to a mortgage. The GoFundMe has raised millions for his wife and six children, attracting donations from celebrities and critics who question the fundraising. The family asks for privacy as they mourn, and the piece notes they previously owned a Beverly Hills rental property.
Anne Hathaway’s Wuthering Heights take goes viral after early screening
Anne Hathaway previewed Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, praised its provocative, sensual approach to the Brontë classic, and posted a cheeky “consider yourself warned” message that fueled viral chatter about the film and its casting.
Wuthering Heights Gets Brazenly Modern and Sensual
Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights reimagines Brontë’s tale with unapologetic sensuality and lush visuals, turning the classic into a brash, fearless study of desire led by Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. The review praises it as bold and surprisingly effective—almost “dumbest yet best”—for its boldness and raw emotional charge.
Roger Deakins: Half a Century Behind the Camera, and a Film World in Flux
Cinematographer Roger Deakins reflects on five decades behind the camera, his craft as lighting and visual storytelling, and the collaborative nature of filmmaking. In conversation with his wife James, he discusses his new memoir Reflections: On Cinematography, his preference for careful, minimalist shooting over flashy tech, and his concerns about how AI, streaming, and CGI are reshaping Hollywood toward more event-driven cinema. He laments the loss of character-driven films, outlines the discipline of lighting and planning, and notes how Team Deakins and outreach work aim to demystify the industry for newcomers while acknowledging a changing future for film.
Ghostface Rights Battle Looms Over Scream 7
Paramount and Spyglass are asking a court to block Alterian Ghost Factory from pursuing a separate claim over who owns the Ghostface mask, arguing Alterian never established the rights and sat on them for decades, while Alterian contends it owns the underlying design; the feud rides into the release of Scream 7 on Feb. 27, 2026 and could extend beyond the film.
Iron Lung: When YouTube Buzz Meets Slow-Burn Horror
Markiplier’s self-financed feature Iron Lung, adapted from the 2022 game, has broken into mainstream attention with about $18 million in its opening weekend, driven largely by his massive YouTube following. The film largely plays as a claustrophobic two-hour largely single-actor experience, with the final 20 minutes delivering the most engagement thanks to practical effects and gross-out visuals. Critics acknowledge the visuals exceed expectations for a $3 million budget, but many find the film slow and opaque for non-fans, making Iron Lung a notable but atypical example of a creator-driven indie horror surge rather than a reliable predictor for cinema’s future.
Markiplier's Indie Space Horror Iron Lung: Ambition Over Spectacle
Independently financed Iron Lung, an adaptation of Dave Szymanski’s space-submarine game, is written/directed/starring Mark Fischbach (Markiplier) and plays like a tense radio play rather than a spectacle, offering atmosphere over action. While it marks a bold entrepreneurial leap and hints at Markiplier’s move into feature filmmaking, it struggles to sustain two hours and can’t convincingly carry the dramatic load despite the fanfare.
Spielberg Joins EGOT Elite After Grammy Win for John Williams Doc
Steven Spielberg became the 21st EGOT recipient after winning Best Music Film at the Grammys for the 2024 documentary Music by John Williams, highlighting his decades-long collaboration with Williams and making him the oldest EGOT winner at 79.
Predator Score Goes to Vinyl with Killer of Killers, Plus a Badlands Vinyl Tease
Mutant, in collaboration with Hollywood Records and 20th Century Studios, is releasing the first physical vinyl of Benjamin Wallfisch’s Predator: Killer of Killers score, featuring new artwork by Oliver Barrett and liner notes by Dan Trachtenberg; the 140 g color vinyl goes up for presale January 30 at madebymutant.com for $30, and Mutant also plans a vinyl release for Predator: Badlands.
Astronauts reveal their favorite space movies ahead of Artemis II
Ahead of NASA’s Artemis II mission, 11 retired astronauts share their go-to space films, praising The Martian for teamwork and realism, Apollo 13 for ingenuity under pressure, and also highlighting classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Interstellar, Galaxy Quest, The Right Stuff and Apollo 11 for their science, inspiration and human drama.