Bennett Campbell Ferguson
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Founder/editor of foolswhodreammovies.com
Annihilating violence rages through Kathryn Bigelowâs oeuvre, making âA House of Dynamiteââa cinematic countdown to a nuclear strike on Chicagoâseem like the fulfillment of a promise as inescapable as a burning fuse.
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âA House of Dynamiteâ Review: On Kathryn Bigelowâs Command, Unleash Hellfire - Fools Who Dream Movies
Annihilating violence rages through Bigelowâs oeuvre, making âA House of Dynamiteâ seem like the inevitable fulfillment of a promise.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/a-house-of-dynamite-review-on-kathryn-bigelows-command-unleash-hellfire/
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analyzes the ups and downs of Benny Safdie's "The Smashing Machine," starring Dwayne Johnson.
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âThe Smashing Machineâ Review: Dwayne Johnson Learns To Lose in Benny Safdieâs MMA Biopic - Fools Who Dream Movies
After shattering the world record for unmemorable performances in passionless blockbusters, Johnson has surrendered himself to Safdie.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/the-smashing-machine-review-dwayne-johnson-learns-to-lose-in-benny-safdies-mma-biopic/
8 days ago
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Paul Thomas Anderson knows that while fascism and racism are no joke, laughter can be a lethal weapon against authoritarians and bigots.
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âOne Battle After Anotherâ Review: Times Are Hard, Cinema Is Brave - Fools Who Dream Movies
Paul Thomas Anderson knows that while fascism and racism are no joke, laughter can be a lethal weapon against authoritarians and bigots.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/one-battle-after-another-review-times-are-hard-cinema-is-brave/
13 days ago
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Eric Ash guest hosts the FWD podcast, interviewing me about my oral history of the first "X-Men" film. Thanks Eric!
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The Secret History of
Eric Ash guest hosts the Fools Who Dream Movies Podcast, interviewing Bennett Campbell Ferguson about his recently published oral history of the first
https://soundcloud.com/bennettcampbellferguson/x-pod-final
20 days ago
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I liked this movie way more than most people. I wish I liked it more.
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âA Big Bold Beautiful Journeyâ Review: Cosmic Romantics, You Have Reached Your Destination - Fools Who Dream Movies
Kogonada, director of "Columbus" and "After Yang," returns with a beguiling and frustrating fantasy.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/a-big-bold-beautiful-journey-review-cosmic-romantics-you-have-reached-your-destination/
22 days ago
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"Caught Stealing" is frisky fun from Darren Aronofsky, a director whoâs at his most exuberant when heâs frolicking in the dark.
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âCaught Stealingâ Review: The Dispassion of Darren Aronofsky - Fools Who Dream Movies
Frisky fun from a director whoâs at his most exuberant when heâs frolicking in the dark.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/caught-stealing-review-the-dispassion-of-darren-aronofsky/
about 1 month ago
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So long, summer 2025!
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Bennettâs Summer 2025 Best-to-Worst Movie List - Fools Who Dream Movies
These are the movies I watched this season, presented in order of preference.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/bennetts-summer-2025-best-to-worst-movie-list/
about 2 months ago
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Twenty-five years ago, "X-Men" was released. This is the story of its chaotic origin.
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Astonishing, Uncanny, Extreme: An Oral History of âX-Menâ (2000) - Fools Who Dream Movies
A chronicle of the 25-year-old film's chaotic origin, based on more than 30 accounts.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/astonishing-uncanny-extreme-an-oral-history-of-x-men-2000/
about 2 months ago
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Why do so many film festival reviews say that the lead actor "steals the show"? Only a supporting actor can steal the show đ
about 2 months ago
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Satoshi Kon revealed the effect the internet would have on our psyches, with his predictions coming to pass in horrific ways. Learn more in this excellent piece by
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How History Fulfilled the Prophecies of Satoshi Kon - Fools Who Dream Movies
Kon revealed the effect the internet would have on our psyches, with his predictions coming to pass in horrific ways.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/how-history-fulfilled-the-prophecies-of-satoshi-kon/
about 2 months ago
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New "Superman" podcast....
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What Makes a Great Superman Movie w/ Ray Gill Jr. and Morgan Shaunette
What makes a great Superman movie? Over the decades, filmmakers as different as Richard Donner, Richard Lester, Bryan Singer, and Zack Snyder have struggled to answer that question (to varying degrees
https://soundcloud.com/bennettcampbellferguson/what-makes-a-great-superman-movie
2 months ago
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A new Bourne movie is coming to the perfect ending can be ruined again đ
2 months ago
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Yes! Tell it like it is, Celine. This needed to be said.
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âMaterialistsâ Director Celine Song Says Itâs âVery Cruelâ to Call Film âBroke Man Propagandaâ
"It makes me feel very concerned that anybody would talk about my movie and my characters and to really think about it in such classist terms," the filmmaker says.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/materialists-director-broke-man-propaganda-commentary-cruel-1236343011/
2 months ago
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Btw, this is James Mangold's first film not at Fox or Disney since "3:10 to Yuma." The end of an era...for now.
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2 months ago
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Make Michael Bay movies smart again.
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Michael Bayâs âThe Islandâ Turns 20 in an Era of Bioethical Nightmares - Fools Who Dream Movies
âThe Islandâ reveals an uncharacteristically thoughtful side of Michael Bay.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/michael-bays-the-island-turns-20-in-an-era-of-bioethical-nightmares/
3 months ago
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I'm a very proud Scotsman today.
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A Golfing Trump Is Greeted by Protesters in Scotland
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/world/europe/trump-protest-scotland.html
3 months ago
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GOT MY TICKETS!! I still prefer the theatrical cut of 2, but seeing the trilogy on the big screen again is going to be special nonetheless.
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3 months ago
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James Gunn's "Superman" is "the real punk rock."
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âSupermanâ Review: Joy, Silliness, and the Kryptonian Way - Fools Who Dream Movies
A palate cleanser following the gloom of âMan of Steel," âSupermanâ shreds lingering questions about the characterâs relevance.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/superman-review-joy-silliness-and-the-kryptonian-way/
3 months ago
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"F1: The Movie" struggles to make speed hot, nasty, and badass again.
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âF1: The Movieâ Review: Driving Into a Pitt of Motorized Propaganda - Fools Who Dream Movies
âF1â rejects satire to make speed hot, nasty, and badass again. It's more akin to a Formula One commercial than a feature film.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/f1-the-movie-review-driving-into-a-pitt-of-motorized-propaganda/
4 months ago
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Always a pleasure to cross lightsabers with Josh O'Rourke....
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Stream episode "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" vs. "Revenge of the Sith" w/ Josh O'Rourke by foolswhodreammovies podcast | Listen online for free on SoundCloud
2025 marks the 10th anniversary of
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4 months ago
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I prefer the theatrical cut of "Spider-Man 2"...but any day I get to see my all-time favorite trilogy in theaters is a great day.
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4 months ago
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Eric Ash reflects on a cherished family tradition: seeing the "Jurassic World" films at drive-in theaters. What are your favorite "Jurassic" movie memories?
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Jurassic Drive-In: Memories of Summer Moviegoing, Family Traditions, and Megafauna - Fools Who Dream Movies
For years, the original âJurassic Parkâ trilogy was a staple of our family movie nights.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/jurassic-drive-in-memories-of-summer-moviegoing-family-traditions-and-megafauna/
4 months ago
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Good luck, Denis!
4 months ago
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I'm so sick of the "Lost in Translation"/"Her" discourse.
4 months ago
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Vote early, vote often! Here's my NY Times Best Movies of the Century Ballot. See ya at the movies!
4 months ago
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Chuck is large. Chuck contains multitudes. "The Life of Chuck" does not.
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âThe Life of Chuckâ Review: Godâs Dancing Accountant Trips Over His Own Feet - Fools Who Dream Movies
Chuck is large, Chuck contains multitudes.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/the-life-of-chuck-review-gods-dancing-accountant-trips-over-his-own-feet/
4 months ago
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Celine Song's "Materialists" gets five â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž's from me.
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âMaterialistsâ Review: Love Dies To Be Reborn In Celine Songâs 21st Century Romance - Fools Who Dream Movies
Songâs follow-up to "Past Lives" is a romantic not-comedy that is entrancing, honest, and heartfelt.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/materialists-review-love-dies-to-be-reborn-in-celine-songs-21st-century-romance/
4 months ago
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Three tickets for "Materialists," please.
4 months ago
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Moderate Dems got what they wanted in 2016, 2020, and 2024. Speaking as one of the "online left": If the middle is so great, why do they keep losing to the most extreme right-wing president of my lifetime?
4 months ago
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I love "Smallville," but the podcast "Always Hold On To Smallville" is even better than the TV show that inspired it. Congrats to the amazing hosts on their epic journey; I know it's made my life a little richer, a little more joyous.
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âAlways Hold On To Smallvilleâ Review: A Poignant Podcast Eclipses Its Inspiration - Fools Who Dream Movies
âAlways Hold On To Smallvilleâ is betterâwiser, wittier, more emotionalâthan âSmallvilleâ itself.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/always-hold-on-to-smallville-review-a-poignant-podcast-eclipses-its-inspiration/
4 months ago
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Brian, you sold out your country to a fascist and you're whining about "getting canceled"? Give me a break. Lives are being ruined because a tyrant is in the White House. And you helped it happen.
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4 months ago
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Talking Terrence Malick with
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Stream episode "Knight of Cups" Chapter Ratings w/ Patrick Belin by foolswhodreammovies podcast | Listen online for free on SoundCloud
You will know a man by his relationships. In Terrence Malick's
https://soundcloud.com/bennettcampbellferguson/knight-of-cups-chapter-ratings-w-patrick-belin
5 months ago
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This is my Avengers: Endgame.
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Sabrina Carpenter eyed for Mamma Mia 3 role as franchise plans film, Broadway return & potential TV series | The Express Tribune
Sabrina Carpenter may join Mamma Mia 3 as producers develop new movie, prep Broadway return, and tease TV adaptation.
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2548255/sabrina-carpenter-eyed-for-mamma-mia-3-role-as-franchise-plans-film-broadway#google_vignette
5 months ago
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Our reviews are the sum of our opinions đđȘ
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Last Mission: Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, and the Unfulfilled Promise of âThe Final Reckoningâ - Fools Who Dream Movies
âThe Final Reckoningâ is one of the bitterest and most baffling cinematic disappointments of my lifetime.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/last-mission-tom-cruise-christopher-mcquarrie-and-the-unfulfilled-promise-of-the-final-reckoning/
5 months ago
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A decade ago, Brad Bird's "Tomorrowland" imagined a future of innovation and originality for Disney.
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âTomorrowlandâ in 2025: Defying a Dark Future for Disney (and the World) - Fools Who Dream Movies
âTomorrowlandâ has retroactively attained an aura of premonition.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/tomorrowland-in-2025-defying-a-dark-future-for-disney-and-the-world/
5 months ago
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On the latest episode of the Fools Who Dream Podcast, legendary Portland film critic Marc Mohan discusses his extraordinary career.
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The Art of the Critic w/ Marc Mohan
Marc Mohan moved to Portland from Wisconsin in 1991, and has been exploring and contributing to the cityâs film culture almost ever since, as the manager of the landmark independent video store Trilog
https://soundcloud.com/bennettcampbellferguson/the-art-of-the-critic-w-marc-mohan
6 months ago
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Happy "Revenge of the Sith" re-release day!
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This Is How Childhood Ends: Growing Up in the Shadows of âStar Wars: Revenge of the Sithâ - Fools Who Dream Movies
When âRevenge of the Sithâ was released, I was finally old enough to experience the allure of the dark side.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/this-is-how-childhood-ends-growing-up-in-the-shadows-of-star-wars-revenge-of-the-sith/
6 months ago
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Fun chat about a great movie!!
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6 months ago
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I'll take the over on this. Coogler rarely misses, and I think some pundits are underestimating "Sinners."
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Box Office: Ryan Cooglerâs âSinnersâ Looks to Sink Teeth Into $40M-$45M Opening
The period supernatural pic reteams the acclaimed 'Black Panther' and 'Creed' filmmaker with actor Michael B. Jordan.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ryan-coogler-sinners-box-office-opening-1236193272/
6 months ago
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7 months ago
The Beatles: actors playing the Fab Four in Sam Mendesâ biopics announced
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The Beatles: actors playing the Fab Four in Sam Mendesâ biopics announced
All four Beatles biopics, focusing on each member of the band, will be released in cinemas in April 2028 The cast of Sam Mendesâ four upcoming Beatles biopics has been officially announced, with Harris Dickinson playing John Lennon, Paul Mescal playing Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan playing Ringo Starr and Joseph Quinn playing George Harrison. Mendes, the Oscar-winning director of films including American Beauty, 1917 and Skyfall, made a surprise appearance on stage with his Fab Four at CinemaCon, an annual industry event for Hollywood, in Las Vegas on Monday night. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/apr/01/beatles-biopics-actors-cast-announced-joseph-quinn-barry-keoghan-harris-dickinson-paul-mescal?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu
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New James Gray filming soon!!!!!
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Adam Driver and Anne Hathawayâs 'Paper Tiger' Begins Filming in New Jersey in April
The Garden State is about to welcome three prolific performers of our time! The filming of James Grayâs crime drama film âPaper Tigerâ will start in New Jersey in April. Adam Driver, Anne Hathaway, an...
https://thecinemaholic.com/paper-tiger-filming/
7 months ago
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I don't always agree w/ Pelosi, but she is exactly right. Schumer must resign because he gave away EVERYTHING for nothing.
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7 months ago
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Bourne is dead, baby! For the sake of my sanity, I have to pretend that Ultimatum was the last one, forever đ
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7 months ago
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For the good of our country and our party, Sen. Schumer must step down. We can't win the fight for democracy if our leaders won't fight.
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7 months ago
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This movie will DEFINITELY get made, just like Aronofsky's versions of Batman, Wolverine, and RoboCop đ
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7 months ago
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No Brody?!? SAG, you gotta be shitting me.
8 months ago
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"Asura" isn't Hirokazu Kore-eda's best work, but it's still an emotional, witty joy for Kore-eda fans.
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âAsuraâ Review: A Cerebral Soap Opera From the Director of âShopliftersâ - Fools Who Dream Movies
Hirokazu Kore-edaâs Netflix series is about four sisters and the unfaithful father theyâre stuck with.
https://foolswhodreammovies.com/asura-review-a-cerebral-soap-opera-from-the-director-of-shoplifters/
8 months ago
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Well, my fellow Brutalist fans, we had a good run. Hope you all enjoyed the movie's short-lived status as the awards frontrunner while it lasted. But unlike some other films, Brutalist will live far beyond the Oscars.
8 months ago
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Wait, is it called "The Raid" or "The Rage"? The article says both! đ
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'The Raid': Paul Greengrass' English Peasants' Revolt Project Gets A Name Change, New Leading Man In Matthew McConaughey
'The Raid' follows the events of the English Peasants' Revolt in 1381, and McCounaghey stars as one of the revolt's leaders.
https://theplaylist.net/the-raid-paul-greengrass-english-peasants-revolt-project-gets-a-name-change-new-leading-man-in-matthew-mcconaughey-20250207/
8 months ago
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He's still doing "Paper Tiger" first with Adam Driver.
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Julia Roberts, James Gray Tackling Unique Murder Mystery âKill Your Darlingsâ for Amazon MGM, UA (Exclusive)
Scott Stuber, who worked with Roberts on streaming hit 'Leave the World Behind,' is among the producers on the adaptation.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/julia-roberts-james-gray-kill-your-darlings-1236128125/
9 months ago
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