February is the month of romance, right? So, why not cuddle up with a significant other (or just by yourself) and watch one of the new releases from The Criterion Collection? 

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February is led by the release of “Punch-Drunk Love,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s off-kilter rom-com.

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There are few people in Hollywood right now who are rising as fast as Josh O’Connor. Sure, he’s been working for years now, but he really broke out in a big way recently with film roles in “La Chimera” and “Challengers.” Now, he’s caught the attention of Steven Spielberg.

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According to THR, Josh O’Connor is set to star opposite Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo, Colin Firth, and Eve Hewson in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming sci-fi film.

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Fresh off the success of his “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” it appears Javier Bardem isn’t done with TV just yet. Next, he’s going to star in the highly anticipated series remake of “Cape Fear.”

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According to THR, Javier Bardem is set to star in “Cape Fear,” the series remake of the classic 1962 and 1991 film versions.

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Denzel Washington is set to turn 70 years old by the end of this year. That means, according to the actor, he’s only interested in working with some of the biggest names in filmmaking while he still has the chance. 

READ MORE: ‘Black Panther 3’: Denzel Washington Says Ryan Coogler Is Writing Him A Part In The Marvel Sequel

Speaking in a new interview with Classic FM, Denzel Washington talked about the filmmakers he is excited to work with before he retires.

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Netflix has a number of films that it is hoping will make waves this awards season. And one of those films is Malcolm Washington’s “The Piano Lesson.”

READ MORE: ‘The Piano Lesson’ Review: Danielle Deadwyler Isn’t Here For Sibling Foolishness [Telluride]

As seen in the trailer, “The Piano Lesson” tells the story a prized heirloom piano that is causing issues between siblings. The film stars Samuel L.

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Based on a film of the same name, the “Friday Night Lights” spinoff series has become a modern classic for many viewers. Now, the producers of the show are hoping the popularity on streaming means that there’s a hunger for more teen football angst. 

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According to a new report from Puck, “Friday Night Lights” filmmaker Peter Berg and producers Jason Katims and Brian Grazer are shopping around a reboot of the hit NBC series.

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It’s not controversial to say Kevin Smith’s filmmaking career isn’t nearly as big as it was a couple of decades ago. He’s still making films, but by and large, those films are getting small runs in theaters and he’s mainly appealing to his podcast listeners for support. But if he’s able to make “Dogma 2” happen, then perhaps it could be one of his bigger films in recent memory.

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Hulu’s “Prey” was one of the biggest surprises of 2022. The film was not only a solid “Predator” spinoff, but it was actually one of the better films of that year. That means there is a lot of anticipation regarding the next film in the franchise, “Predator: Badlands.” But even with all the anticipation, there’s one thing no one predicted—the Predator is the protagonist.

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Just about a week ago, it was announced that Simon Kinberg had been hired by Lucasfilm to oversee a new trilogy of “Star Wars” films. Reports started circulating that the new trilogy would actually include Daisy Ridley’s Rey Skywalker. This news confused fans, as we already had seen Lucasfilm announce a new film starring Ridley. Well, adding to the confusion now is the fact that the film’s likely release date has been vacated. 

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There has been a lot of hype surrounding “Back in Action.” From the moment it was announced, folks have been excited to see the film, since it was the movie that brought Cameron Diaz out of retirement. Now, we’re only a couple of months away from checking it out.

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As seen in the trailer for the film, “Back in Action” stars Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx as a married couple with a secret past.

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Paul Mescal is one of the most respected young actors working today. He’s appeared in a number of beloved indie films and TV series. He’s been nominated for all the awards. But he has yet to make the leap into big tentpole blockbusters. Until “Gladiator II” came his way. That said, he was offered others before, but nothing felt right for him.

READ MORE: ‘Gladiator II’ Review: Paul Mescal Gives A Mostly Worthy Fight In Sequel That’s Timelier Than It Seems 

Speaking in a new profile on Variety, Paul Mescal explained why he turned down “other quite big studio, franchise-y” films and said yes to Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.” The short answer is because it’s Ridley Scott and it felt right. 

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Recently, we had Disney release a Disney+ 2025 sizzle reel. In the footage shown, there were new looks at some FX shows that are coming to Hulu and Disney+. Those include “Alien: Earth,” “Chad Powers,” “The Bear,” and “Good American Family.” Now, all of those shows will be some of the most anticipated of the next year.

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After the massive success of “Game of Thrones,” it’s clear that HBO is going to be dealing with author George R.R. Martin quite often, especially after the studio continues to add spinoffs to its slate. And we’ve already seen the relationship between Martin and HBO can be a little iffy, with Martin being unafraid to share his opinions on things. According to Casey Bloys, that’s just the cost of doing business.

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How far are you willing to go for revenge? That’s the question at the heart of the new film, “The Amateur.”

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As seen in the trailer for the film, “The Amateur” tells the story of a CIA surveillance employee who finds out that his wife has been murdered. Initially, he begs his bosses to put him out in the field so that he can get revenge.

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We haven’t even gotten to Thanksgiving yet, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some holiday-themed entertainment, right? And if you’re looking for something to help get your heart ready for Christmas, you have to look no further, as Taika Waititi’s “The Boy and the Octopus” has you covered.

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As seen in the new short (which you can watch below), “The Boy and the Octopus” tells the story of a young boy who goes swimming on vacation.

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This year is shaping up to be a big year for the “Dune” franchisee. “Dune: Part Two” was an absolutely massive success at the box office and with critics. The film is likely going to be a major awards contender, as well. Now, we’re just days away from the premiere of the first spinoff, “Dune: Prophecy,” which is coming to HBO.

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As is always the case during development of a new Christopher Nolan film, we don’t know anything about it. Well, what we do know about it are the folks who are joining the cast, including his latest addition, Lupita Nyong’o.

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According to THR, Lupita Nyong’o is the latest actor to join Christopher Nolan’s upcoming new film.

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It’s abundantly clear that the folks over at Lucasfilm are struggling to decide how to continue the world of “Star Wars” on the big screen. Outside of the ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ film that is in the works now (but based on a TV series), there seems to be a lot of confusion about what the studio is doing with one of the biggest franchises of all time.

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With November quickly passing by, we are about to be in the thick of awards season. And one of the films that is expected to make some noise is Walter Salles’ “I’m Still Here.”

READ MORE: ‘I’m Still Here’ Review: Walter Salles Renders Brazilian Injustice As Bland Historical Drama [Venice]

As seen in the trailer, “I’m Still Here” is a Brazilian film that tells that story of Eunice Paiva, a mother of five children in 1971.

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Outside of Steven Soderbergh, we’d have to say that Guy Ritchie is one of the most prolific filmmakers of the past decade or so. Over the past couple of years, he’s had three major films released. Sure, not all of them did well at the box office, but the man is fast. Now, he’s already putting together a cast for a new film that will begin production in 2025.

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According to Black Bear, Guy Ritchie has tapped Benedict Cumberbatch, Rosamund Pike, and Anthony Hopkins to lead his new film, “Wife & Dog.” Written and directed by Ritchie, the film is said to showcase the colorful, back-stabbing world of the British aristocracy. 

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It’s taken a minute, but apparently, Hiro Murai is finally ready to make the leap into feature filmmaking.

According to A24, Hiro Murai is set to direct a new film titled “Bushido” for A24. The film marks the feature filmmaking debut for the director, who is probably best known for his work on music videos and TV series. There’s no details about the film’s plot, other than it being set in feudal Japan. 

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We’ve known since the beginning that the “Harry Potter” TV series would face an uphill battle when it comes to casting. The actors from the film series are iconic as the characters. How could the TV series top that? Well, if the first bit of casting news is to be believed, then it appears the “Harry Potter” TV series might be okay. 

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According to Variety, actor Mark Rylance is being eyed to play Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” TV series.

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Now that the world has seen “The Penguin” and nearly everyone fell in love with the series, the natural question gets asked—what about Season 2? Well, even though this was thought of as a one-shot story, it appears the folks behind the show are seriously contemplating the idea of returning with another season of the Colin Farrell-starring series. 

In a recent interview with THR, Matt Reeves, a producer on “The Penguin” and the filmmaker behind “The Batman,” opened up about the idea of continuing the series into a Season 2.

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Bridget Jones is back! Eight years after the release of the third film in the franchise, “Bridget Jones’s Baby,” the film series returns with “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.” 

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As seen in the trailer, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” finds the character in a new stage in her life, as a widow.

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It really does seem as if the “Blade” film is cursed, right? Something is going on that is preventing the film from moving forward at Marvel Studios. We’ve seen numerous writers come and go, as well as directors. Yet, apparently, it’s still a priority for Marvel. 

According to Omelete (via Deadline), while appearing at the D23 Brazil event, Marvel’s Kevin Feige talked about the current status of the “Blade” film.

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