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So it's "spiritiual" reason why KOTFM isn't still ready? LOL Martin Scorsese explains why editing film is a “spiritual” experience Martin Scorsese has long been regarded as one of Hollywood’s ultimate auteurs, with an extensive back catalogue that boasts modern classics that range from the murky world of Taxi Driver to the legendary gangster flick Goodfellas. With historical flourishes via the likes of Gangs of New York, Scorsese has covered many bases since his 1967 debut and has retained the consistency that only the true greats of the field can achieve. Exemplifying the idea that class is timeless is the promise of his forthcoming feature, Killers of the Flower Moon, a western-styled thriller that is shaping up to be one of his best, despite the director touching 80. Over his 55 years in the sun, Scorsese has refined his craft, as reflected by his extensive passion project, The Irishman, which saw him pull many aspects of his past work together. There was the grit of Mean Streets and Goodfellas, just more mature, with a cast of familiar faces, such as Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, bringing the story to life. Elsewhere, the extensive de-ageing digital effects that made De Niro, Pacino, and Pesci appear younger was an astonishing feat to behold. The film also boasted excellent editing, one aspect of Scorsese’s work celebrated across the board as it allowed him to create authentic, multifaceted worlds. There’s no real surprise that this is the case, given that he has always been keenly interested in this aspect of cinema. Scorsese believes the cutting room is where a movie really comes to life, a place that allows the imagination to shine, something he describes as “spiritual”. Scorsese once said: “I think Stanley Kubrick said that the only original contribution to film, different from all the other arts, because it comprises only… it combines all the other arts, really, but the only thing that’s originally film is editing. It’s the editing process”. “(You can) stretch it,” he added” .They call it plasticity. Films like plastic. You can stretch it. You can stretch out time. I always get amazed when I’m in the cutting room. I work very closely with Thelma, and you know, when you still… I still get a thrill when you cut one shot next to the other and there’s a movement, but not a movement of, I must say, it’s not a movement necessarily the movement that’s on shot A going to shot B, and the moment of shot B coming from shot A”. The director concluded: “It’s what the movement that is conjured up in your head by the cut. It’s like a spiritual move, in a way. I’ve studied older films and try to figure out how I got that impression when I saw that particular film, The Third Man, or something like that, and let me see. It was on that cut, wasn’t it? And I look, and I see that there isn’t any movement between the two shots. I imagine movement.” Source

Nothing really Leo related but it looks like Colin Farrell is coming for his first oscar nomination in The Banshees of Inisherin mabye even beating Austin Butler.... *perfect gif for that scenario LOL He's for sure far more overdue and far more longer around as the Butler kid. Also Colin was rooting for Leo back in 2016. 🦄☺️ https://www.tmz.com/watch/0-2vt1l07v/ unopular opinion: leo would have made a better Alexander the Great #oscar talk 22/23

Also Milan with Jack and Sally what probably means there is no bad blood between Leo and Cami.

Don't know how credible those sources are but they have much to tell lol Gigi Hadid 'Doesn't Want to Be Disrespectful' to Zayn Malik Amid Leonardo DiCaprio Romance, Source Says Gigi Hadid is being mindful of her ex, Zayn Malik, during her relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio. A source tells ET that the 27-year-old model would rather keep her dating life out of the public eye out of respect of her daughter, Khai's, father. "Gigi and Leo have been seeing each other and are very into each other, but Gigi has been trying to keep things low-key with their relationship," the source says. "They are trying to keep things private and not show too much PDA while out together." The source adds, "Gigi is trying to be mindful of Zayn's feelings and doesn't want to be disrespectful to him with her new relationship. Gigi and Zayn both only want what is best for each other. They are doing their best to have a cordial relationship, be the best parents they can be, and co-parent Khai in a healthy way" Zayn, 29 and Gigi ended their relationship in 2021. The model and the "PillowTalk" singer welcomed their daughter, Khai, in 2020. Gigi’s relationship with Leo is her first since her split from the former One Direction singer. The model and the Oscar-winning actor were first spotted hanging out in September during New York Fashion Week. The pair’s romance continued to heat up for the remainder of Fashion Month, as they were spotted in Milan. At the time, a source told ET that the 47-year-old actor and the model were "fully seeing each other." Another source told ET that "Gigi and Leo are the real deal. They've been hanging out a lot and are very into each other." "Things are going well between them and they're both happy," the source added. In October, Gigi and Leo took their love back to the Big Apple. The pair was spotted partying at the star-studded Circoloco and Teksupport's Halloween bacchanal at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. "They came with a group, which included Irina Shayk, Stella Maxwell and more. Leo wore a mask during the evening," the source shared. "Gigi and Leo had a great time and kept things low-key while at the party. They danced by their table with Stella and stayed late into the night." Leo’s romance with Gigi comes after he and actress Camilla Morrone split in August after four years of dating. https://www.etonline.com/gigi-hadid-doesnt-want-to-be-disrespectful-to-zayn-malik-amid-leonardo-dicaprio-romance-source-says

I finally watched (produced by Leo) on apple. If someone is looking for a good crime/mystery series full of unexpected twists with a brilliant cast (Elisabeth Moss, Jamie Bell, Wagner Moura and many more) written and directed by women I recommend to watch it. (it's much better than the overly hyped House of Dragon which I also watched and barely could end it of boredom lol) I also wish Leo and Elisabeth Moss would hit the screen together. This woman is a tremendously good actress my god.

Not really Leo related but I saw a recent insta clip of Kristen and thought she looks freakin beautiful.

Also this. If true it looks like we'll get a showdown between Napoleon/KOTFM and Leo/Joaquin next year. Could be a huge oscar year for apple. Ridley’s Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ Said to be a “Masterpiece” by Viewer at Test-Screening Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” stunned an L.A. moviegoer last night. He’s calling Scott’s epic a “masterpiece.” The film was test-screened at The Grove in Los Angeles last night. Judging by this reaction, and the fact that not much editing needs to be done, you’d think Apple would want to release this one as their main contender this year instead of “Emancipation,” alas I don’t think that’s going occur. Anyway, here’s the reaction: “It’s 150 minutes. Covers the sweep of Napoleon's life from his promotion around the time of the revolution, to the end. I think it’s bigger, better and MORE PSYCHOLOGICAL than Scott’s epics like Kingdom of Heaven and Gladiator. Also more political. I think the picture is a masterpiece, or very nearly one. It's the culmination of Ridley's life's work as a filmmaker. His staging of battle scenes on a near-cosmic scale is mind-blowing. Joaquin gives a Brando-like performance, taking some very big risks, and at times verging on the absurd, but always taking the audience with him. As a movie about a nationalist in a time of chaos and disintegration who thinks in terms of pure power, it has a lot of parallels to 2022. It's a great movie and I'll be surprised if there is anything better released in 2023.” From what I heard a few months back, Apple wants to release “Napoleon” in the summer of 2023. Given that rumors are pointing to “Killers of the Flower Moon” being launched at next year’s Cannes Film Festival, would Apple also want to also world premiere Scott’s film on the Croisette? Source

Is this news? I don't know anymore LOL Jack White Cast in Martin Scorsese’s New Film Killers of the Flower Moon Jack White is in Martin Scorsese’s forthcoming movie Killers of the Flower Moon, The Playlist notes and Pitchfork has confirmed. He’s part of an ensemble that includes fellow musicians Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson. The news was revealed by music supervisor and Scorsese collaborator Randall Poster on screenwriter Brian Koppelman’s podcast The Moment. Koppelman asked, “Does Jason Isbell play music in it? […] He’s just acting only?” Poster answered, “Yeah, he’s terrific in it. Jason Isbell, Jack White […] there’s, like, four musicians in the movie who don’t play music.” Listen to the podcast below; the Isbell and White conversation begins around the 57:09 mark. Killers of the Flower Moon is based on the 2017 nonfiction book of the same name. In addition to White, Isbell, and Simpson, the film features Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jesse Plemons, and others. Source

^It's probably a mix of both. If I remember correctly Leo once said in some interview Hollywood is making less and less movies he's interested in as an actor - or becoming more unwillingly to finance such movies (this is why he made this deal with apple I think). But at the same time he's in the position to say no to projects like Joker (which went to Joaquin Phoniex), Nightmare Alley (which went to Bradley Cooper) and Babylon (which went to Brad Pitt) where he thought the scripts were "amazing".

Maybe he just didn't had the time.

Well you're the one saying the lack of work isn't because of Leo being picky when it's cristal clear he can choose whatever project he wants to lol Or maybe I missed your point.

Leo has a exclusive first look deal with apple+ for every future film and TV show for example. So yes he can literally choose whatever he wants to do. Quite sure not only for apple but everything in Hollywood. Also according to Bale and Phoenix he's the most powerful actor in the industry and the only reason those two are having a career is because Leo can't take every role. But every role they ever got was first offered to Leo.

Is ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Actually Going to Cannes 2023? The folks over at Apple TV have been a quiet bunch of late. There’s been radio silence these past few months regarding Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.” They did take the time to semi-launch a campaign for the Will Smith epic “Emancipation” . I’ve had to rely all these months on a source close to the ‘Killers’ team who last told me the film was almost finished in the editing room. So, why not release it in 2022? The main reason it’s not being released this year, he told me, seems to stem from “Marty just not wanting to take on Steven [Spielberg]. They believe it’s Steven’s time.” If that’s the case, then it’s an extremely lame excuse. Just release the damn thing already. Cinephiles worldwide are eagerly anticipating this latest statement from maître Scorsese. Scorsese and Apple purposely deciding to withdraw from the Oscar sweepstakes because of Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” is crushing. ‘Killers’ was all set to have a teaser released in August and then came Scorsese’s call for minor reshoots in NYC, mostly having to do with the film’s coda, that didn’t disrupt the editing phase too much. Production on “Killers of the Flower Moon” ended almost 12 months ago. There is no way ‘Killers’ wouldn’t be ready by the end of December in some way shape or form. The delays seem to be tactical, maybe even political, manoeuvring more than anything else. A Deadline report in the late summer hinted that Scorsese delayed the film, seemingly interested in debuting it at Cannes next May. This would be Scorsese’s first film shown at Cannes in over 20 years, and that was just to premiere the first 20 minutes of “Gangs of New York.” No, the actual last time Scorsese screened a full-length feature at Cannes goes back to the mid-‘80s when “After Hours” was in official competition. Scorsese went on to win the Best Director Prize that year. The other Scorsese films to have competed for the Palme d’Or were 1974’s “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” 1976’s “Taxi Driver” and 1983’s “The King of Comedy.” So, is Scorsese actually going to Cannes? My source tells me it’s not a done deal because, quite frankly, Apple are still waiting for Marty to give them an update on the film. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been seeing some big name directors, Cannes regulars, starting to shoot new works, with what I would assume, for many of them, is the intent of premiering these films at Cannes. Last month, I had found 35 films that might show up for the 76th edition. On-paper it looks like a stunning set of filmmakers: Scorsese, Anderson, Glazer, Lanthimos, Haynes, Payne, Ceylan, Aster, Godard, Allen, Rohrwacher, Dumont, Sissako, and, who knows, maybe even Polanski. Of course, things could rapidly change, but if somehow “Killers of the Flower Moon” ends up having its first screening at Cannes, then it’ll be a major get for Thierry Fremaux and quite possibly one of the most anticipated movies in Cannes history. Source

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Henry Thomas about "unfunny" Leo LOL Henry Thomas looks back on 40 years of 'E.T.' and why hanging out with Brad Pitt on 'Legends of the Fall' was more fun than Leonardo DiCaprio on 'Gangs of New York' It's certainly not lost on Henry Thomas that he's been talking about the movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" for practically his entire life. "I'm just here on the longest press tour in history," Thomas said with a grin after I linked up with him on a Zoom call. "I've been on this thing since 1982." (...) That's led to good things, like forever being a part of cinematic history, but also some less good things. Thomas admits it was hard fitting in during high school and though he's landed some roles in memorable movies since like "Legends of the Fall," opposite Brad Pitt, and alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese's "Gangs of New York," Thomas knows he'll never do anything that will match playing Elliott. Looking back, was it more fun hanging out with Brad Pitt after filming would wrap on a day for "Legends of the Fall," or Leonardo DiCaprio when a day was over on "Gangs of New York"? Brad Pitt. Much more fun. I didn't really hang out with Leo. But I hung out with Brad. We got along pretty well so we had fun. And we were out in the mountains in the middle of nowhere so maybe that had something to do with it. Also, "Legends of the Fall" was one of my favorite films that I've been a part of. I think it's a beautiful film. Full interview

Celebrity Favourite LØCI Secures Investment From Leonardo DiCaprio In Latest Round Vegan sneaker brand has today announced its latest successful investment round was completed with backing from actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio. The 15-month old start-up has fast become a favourite with Hollywood A-List celebrities including Mila Kunis and Ben Affleck as consumers seek out more sustainable and environmentally friendly options. The high profile investment from such a well-known name is significant for the brand explains Chief Marketing Officer, Philippe Homsy: “The impact of having high profile investors behind a brand is unparalleled in terms of the visibility and association they provide. Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the world’s highest profile individuals and has dedicated himself to activism for environmental causes – making him the perfect partner for a brand as motivated by positive impact as we are at LØCI” Established in April 2021 in London by a team of entrepreneurial founders including Homsy alongside brothers Emmanuel & Frank Eribo and Mark Quaradeghini the business has benefited from the shift in consumer zeitgeist seeking out more sustainable products and services. Yet building success on a strategy to disrupt the established $70 billion sneaker market was no small undertaking particularly by a small if passionate team. CEO Emmanuel Eribo who is a self-proclaimed outlier explains: “for most consumer brands today, success is measured by sales and popularity. At LØCI, we believe that there is a third pillar that is just as important as these two, Impact. The greater the impact, the more successful we are. Today, it’s essential we do more than just make a fantastic product. We are here to change things. That’s why it’s always important for us to think differently, to swim against the tide.” The brand manufactures and sources its full catalogue of products in Europe using certified recycled ocean plastic. Dialling up production cycles as required to meet demand the brand can maintain an efficiency and further eliminate waste. With a promise to be 100% vegan the business claims its production techniques have actively incorporated the re-use of over 982,000 bottles otherwise bound for land and ocean. Additionally the brand invests in a corporate social responsibility to share profit with wildlife focussed organizations like SEE Turtles the business hopes to demonstrate it lives by its values. “Today, sustainability is one of the most used buzzwords,” highlights Homsy. “We want LØCI to cut through the noise and be judged by our impact. Through education, innovation, and donations, we’ve built a business model that is driven by our passion. With Leo, we could not have hoped for a more genuine and committed partner.” In just 11 days, the worlds leaders will gather for COP27 and the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, hosted this year in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Global brands will take to the platform to update and pledge further support in the fight against climate change with enhanced commitments to sustainable practices. Does the interest and growth of brands like LØCI indicate a step-change that the fashion industry is ready to embrace change for good? CEO Eribo seems to think so as the brand has also announced it will invest in other verticals in the fashion sector: “LØCI is all about working with people who believe in our mission and see the world the way that we see it. It’s always been about more than footwear, we exist to make a difference and are delighted to have Leo on that journey with us.” Source

whattowatch predicts thank to KOTFM apple+ could get a big push in 2023 #power of leo Best streaming services in 2022 — how to find what's right for you Our guide to the best streaming service for every viewer. 7. Apple TV Plus A limited library but some great originals We'd love to be able to place Apple TV Plus higher on this list, and it's possible that it'll climb the rankings in the future, but right now it's a little harder to recommend than its rivals. Apple TV Plus just doesn't have the library of its massive rivals — in fact, it's rather limited. But what the Apple streamer lacks in quantity, it certainly makes up for in quality. You may have heard the buzz around Ted Lasso, but a surprising number of its shows also spark interest: Foundation, The Morning Show, Severance, For All Mankind, Slow Horses, Prehistoric Planet and more such shows have dedicated fans. There are a few popular movies too, like Oscar-winners CODA and Wolfwalkers, though Apple TV Plus just isn't as great for feature films. That could change admittedly, with Martin Scorsese's upcoming Killers of the Flower Moon sure to drive sign-ups. It's hard to discuss Apple TV Plus without mentioning the company's other products. That's because purchasing Apple devices frequently lands you membership to TV Plus, so iFans can easily trial the service for free. In fact, that's the best audience, because on some other platforms (like PCs or PlayStations), the Apple TV Plus app is surprisingly buggy. Source

Personally I think Leo is loving his life and lives the heck out of it. I also think it's mostly people who never met the man who wants him to change his "bachelor lifestyle" -the older he gets the more aggressively are those voices- but it's nothing he's personally interested in. Just my opinion.

Update snippet about KOTFM release status (and well VF has no good news here). Seems like apple decided to take Will Smith on another smashing oscar round LOL Will Smith Vehicle Emancipation Is Officially Crashing This Oscar Season Apple TV+ announced that the Antoine Fuqua historical film will be released in theaters and on the streamer in December. Will Smith may not be able to attend next year's Oscars, but that won't stop Apple TV+ from releasing his new awards vehicle in time for consideration. The streamer confirmed on Monday that Emancipation, Antoine Fuqua's portrait of a man who escapes from slavery in 19th-century Louisiana, will be released in theaters on December 2 before hitting the platform a week later. (You can also watch the teaser below.) The news comes on the heels of great speculation that the streamer would surprise-drop one of its upcoming blockbusters before the end of the year, with rumors previously circulating for both Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon and Ridley Scott's Napoleon. (We can now safely assume the pair will be dated for 2023.) Source It's actually 3 weeks old news so maybe I missed it here.

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Pretty cool but long article about how Luhrman gave Shakespeare a hip hollywood re birth and how no other of all following movies made the same cinematic impact like Luhrmans #power of leo When Leonardo DiCaprio And Romeo + Juliet Ushered In The Era Of Cool Shakespeare Before Leonardo DiCaprio was murdered by Rose DeWitt Bukater, he was Romeo. DiCaprio's role in Baz Luhrmann's bombastic "Romeo + Juliet" marked the beginning of his superstardom, and the film itself marked the beginning of the Cool Shakespeare boom of the 1990s. Suddenly, the Bard was hot again! Studios realized that if a beautiful, beautiful man like Leonardo DiCaprio could run around shouting in iambic pentameter and waving a gun while sobbing, there was room for more Stratford-upon-Avon badassery. Obviously, Shakespeare film adaptations were nothing new by the 1990s. And altering the time and setting of Shakespeare's plays has been going on pretty much since the works were penned (or, uh, quilled, I guess). But the '90s saw filmmakers twisting Shakespeare into pretzel shapes in the name of making it all so cool. This week sees the release of the ho-hum "Rosaline," which seems about two decades too late to cash in the Cool Shakespeare craze. But back in the '90s, the damn kids and their big jeans couldn't get enough of Shakespeare, baby! "Romeo" suffered plenty of slings and arrows from critics when it blasted into multiplexes in 1996, but that didn't matter to crowds, most of which were made up of people with cartoon hearts in their eyes as they looked at Leo. The pic hauled in 46.3 million in the United States and Canada, and has secured itself a nice little legacy. Luhrmann kept (most of) Shakespeare's text, but relocated the action of the star-crossed lovers to a type of alternate universe where the world is modern but everyone still says stuff like "Forswear its sight!" Everyone looks cool as hell, everyone has a gun, and the camera never, ever sits still as Romeo and Juliet (Claire Daines, overshadowed by DiCaprio's physical perfections) fall into doomed love. And it was only the beginning. My kingdom for a horse "Romeo + Juliet" was the film that broke the bank, but it was actually beaten to the Cool Shakespeare craze a year earlier, with Richard Loncraine's uber-stylish take on "Richard III," starring a deliciously wicked Ian McKellan as Richard (leading a swell cast that includes Annette Bening, Jim Broadbent, Robert Downey Jr., Kristin Scott Thomas, and Maggie Smith). McKellen, who co-wrote the adaptation with Loncraine, reconfigures the story of the mad king to a fascist Nazi Germany-like England in the 1930s. It's not nearly as sexy and cool as "Romeo," but it's bursting with the type of crazy inventiveness that more Shakespeare adapters should strive for. A year later, Luhrmann's "Romeo + Juliet" came out swinging, blasting its guns (which have SWORD branded on their barrels) and shocking conservative parents everywhere. While "Richard III" was targeted at adult audiences, "Romeo + Juliet" was clearly aimed at the MTV generation. "Hey kids, Shakespeare is just as 'hip' and 'with it' as your favorite skateboard stars!" the film practically screams into your face. It also rules; we should all want more movies like this. Luhrmann's direction may give you a headache, but the film is so overloaded with stimulation that it begins to crack your mind in half. And while many of the actors (including DiCaprio) have no idea how to deliver lines in iambic pentameter, others (like John Leguizamo as Tybalt, and a scene-stealing Harold Perrineau as Mercutio) knock it out of the park, or The Globe Theatre, if you will. Nothing would ever come close to the mania of Luhrmann's flick, but not for lack of trying. You will never age for me, nor fade, nor die The same year that "Romeo + Juliet" bit its thumb at everyone, Kenneth Branagh brought forth a rather innovative take on "Hamlet." Since "Romeo + Juliet" was still relatively new, Branagh didn't get the memo that Shakespeare had to be cool now, man. Instead, the filmmaker did something no other movie had done before: kept the entirety of Shakespeare's text. Even the most faithful Shakespeare adaptations trim here and there, but Branagh kept it all, resulting in a film that clocks in at over 4 hours. While not as hip as "Romeo," Branagh's experiment, which relocates the action to the 19th century, is stunning. Sweeping, swooning, and boasting a ridiculously stacked cast that includes Derek Jacobi, Julie Christie, Kate Winslet, Robin Williams, Gérard Depardieu, Jack Lemmon, Billy Crystal, Charlton Heston, Richard Attenborough, Judi Dench, John Gielgud and more, it's one of the best Shakespeare movies ever (I said it). But the film that further increased the '90s Shakespeare bubble was 1998's "Shakespeare in Love." Much ink has been spilled about this film, most of it negative. For one thing, it's forever associated with the Weinsteins, who reportedly used every trick in the book to earn the film a Best Picture Oscar (when most people thought "Saving Private Ryan" should've won). But here's the thing: despite its reputation, "Shakespeare in Love" is a wonderful little film. The story finds a blocked William Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) struggling to write his latest play, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter." Eventually, our man Shakespeare falls in love with noblewoman Viola de Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow). Viola happens to be a Shakespeare superfan, and decides to go undercover as a man in order to star in Shakespeare's latest play, which slowly transforms into "Romeo and Juliet." It's an unapologetically romantic and charming film and a meta-feast for Shakespeare nerds. But the era of Cool Shakespeare would truly be cemented a year later, as the Bard headed to high school. But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you In 1999's "10 Things I Hate About You," screenwriters Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith rework "The Taming of the Shrew" into a high school setting. The end result is a funny film that's also so painfully '90s you can practically smell the pogs. While you could argue it was "Clueless," with its high school take on "Jane Austen's "Emma," that really inspired "10 Things," the aroma of the Cool Shakespeare era is all over this thing. In place of beautiful Leonardo DiCaprio, we have beautiful Heath Ledger, playing the coolest high schooler of all time (he smokes cigarettes). Ledger is Patrick Verona (get it? Verona? Like the place?), a cool kid who is paid to date Julia Styles' Kat Stratford (get it? Stratford? Like the place?), a hardcore feminist who has no time for the high school dweebs around her. The scheme is cooked up because Kat's younger sister Bianca (Larisa Oleynik) is forbidden from dating cute guy Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) unless Kat dates first. It's a transaction, but of course, Patrick falls in love with the tough Kat, and she falls for him, too — until she discovers the whole "he's paid to date you" scheme. Bursting with bootcut jeans and Letters to Cleo, "10 Things I Hate About You" has earned its title in the pantheon of nostalgic teen comedies. And the Shakespeare trend rolled on, all the way to Blockbuster Video. Hamlet in the video store The same year "10 Things I Hate About You" was rocking the suburbs, two other Shakespeare pics arrived. One was another effort from Branagh — a rather forgettable adaptation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The other was far more successful, at least artistically. Julie Taymor's "Titus" took one of Shakespeare's most-loathed plays, "Titus Andronicus," and set it in a world that feels horrifying and theatrical. Gory and overloaded with strange costumes and even stranger makeup, it's one of the most interesting modern Shakespeare pics, but it barely made a dent at the time. Besides, there were still cooler things to come. The '90s came to an end (although one could argue the '90s didn't really end until the September 11th attacks in 2001), we all managed to survive Y2K, and 2000 brought "Hamlet" back to the screen. Michael Almereyda's take on Billy Shakes' most famous play followed the "Romeo + Juliet" mold of using Shakespeare's text in a modern setting. But where "Romeo" was all over the place, Almereyda's film is far more subdued. No longer a great Dane, Hamlet is now the heir to the Denmark Corporation (ugh). Played with intense brooding by Ethan Hawke, "Hamlet" wanders about, tragic and mad about his father's murder. And hey, Julia Stiles is back! This time, she plays the doomed Ophelia, who drowns herself in the fountain of a lobby instead of a brook. Almereyda's is far too low-key for its own good, but its one truly memorable flourish involves Hamlet delivering the famous "To be, or not to be" soliloquy in a Blockbuster Video, presumably right before he rented a copy of "Fight Club" on VHS. Heaven and men and devils and basketball As 2000 marched on, the Cool Shakespeare era had all but shuffled off to the undiscovered country, from whose bourn no traveler returns. But there were some stragglers. Branagh tried once again to get in on the action with a musical take on "Love's Labour's Lost" in 2000. A year later, director Tim Blake Nelson took "Othello" and reworked it as "O," set it in a modern-day preschool. And oh yeah, basketball was a big part of the movie, as the Othello figure (now named Odin James, played by Mekhi Phifer) is a star basketball player. Odin is accused of sexually assaulting his girlfriend Desi (Julia Styles, yet again), but all of this is a scheme being manipulated by evil high schooler classmate Hugo (Josh Hartnett). "O" is one of the darker films from this Shakespeare era, and has no room for the slick coolness of its predecessors. Which probably explains why almost no one talks about it these days. The case can be made that the Cool Shakespeare era finally ended in 2006, with "She's The Man," a questionable update on "Twelfth Night" starring Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum. The comedy badly wants to be "10 Things I Hate About You," but it really, really isn't. It also barely broke even at the box office, which more or less signaled the last gasp of Cool Shakespeare. Adaptations would continue, and some would be damn good (the recent expressionist-heavy "The Tragedy of Macbeth," with Denzel Washington, is phenomenal). But the days of Shakespeare being cool as hell feel long gone. Probably because there's no modern-day Leonardo DiCaprio, with his dreamy bangs and questionable grasp on iambic pentameter, to revive it. Source Rosaline (2022) now available on disney and hulu

Bella Hadid tells sister Gigi 'she's too good for playboy Leonardo DiCaprio' Supermodel Bella Hadid is said to have doubts about her sister Gigi's reported romance with Leonardo DiCaprio, saying the mum-of-one is 'too good' for the actor Bella Hadid has reportedly told her sister Gigi she's 'too good' for Leonardo DiCaprio after the pair were rumoured to be dating. The supermodel, 27, is said to be 'taking things slow' with the Titanic star, 47, after they were papped looking cosy in New York last month. However, Gigi's younger sister Bella, 26, is said to have her doubts about the relationship, telling the mum-of-one she and Leo are "ill-suited". A source said: "Bella thinks that Gigi's too good for Leo, and the way he leapt to Gigi seemingly without a thought for his previous girlfriend gives Bella the shivers." The source added to Heat magazine: "Her worry is that Gigi could wind up hurt and embarrassed." Leo split suddenly from 25-year old Camila Morrone this summer after four years together. Before the breakup, the actress hit back at questions about the couple's 22-year age gap after years of being trolled. However, at just two years her senior, Gigi isn't exactly past it. The daughter of Real Housewives star Yolanda Hadid shares a daughter, Khai, with her ex, Zayn Malik. In the wake of the Leo rumours, auntie Bella reportedly thinks Gigi should be focusing on her role as a mum and not getting caught up with one of Hollywood's "biggest model chasers". Despite this, the source conceded that Gigi is going to carry on seeing the actor even though her sister and the rest of her family "don't like him". The Mirror has contacted reps for Bella and Leonardo. Hollywood superstar Leo has never publicly dated anyone over the age of 25 years old. And a psychologist reckons there's a good reason why. Emma Kenny claimed: "He is in a highly unusual position, which allows him to pick and choose whoever he wishes to be with until he grows either bored, or recognises that his partner wishes to move to more secure ground through marriage, or by having children," she told The Sun. However, Gigi is a doting mum to Khai, whose father Zayn fell out with the Hadids after an explosive row with his now ex-girlfriend's mother, Yolanda. Source Also this blast from the past if true LMAO Bella Hadid shrugs off Leonardo DiCaprio's romantic advances Bella Hadid has reportedly turned down the advances of one of Hollywood's hottest bachelors - Leonardo DiCaprio. The 20-year-old model was pictured in Cannes partying with the Oscar-winning actor, and according to a report the pair even swapped numbers. The 42-year-old The Revenant actor recently split from his latest in a line of model girlfriends, Nina Agdal, while Bella has been nursing a broken heart since the end of her relationship with singer The Weeknd last year (16). So with them both single, it seemed that the stars were about to align, at least Leonardo may have thought so. But according to a pal close to the catwalk star, Bella isn't so keen. "Leo is so not her type," an insider told Heat magazine. "Bella thinks he's ancient. She really likes edgy musicians, so I think she finds him bland." It's not surprising that 'modelizer' Leo has got the top model, and sister of Gigi Hadid, in his sights. His past conquests include Brazilian beauty Gisele Bundchen, and Israeli model Bar Refaeli. In a bid to woo Bella, Leonardo reportedly sent the Victoria's Secret model "£3,500 worth of lingerie, 36 white roses and a bottle of Champagne". "Apparently Leo kept messaging Bella, inviting her on to his yacht for a private trip," the insider added, but Bella has dismissed the approaches and gave the swag away. "Bella gave it all to the hotel staff and friends and sent a message to Leo saying maybe he should focus on someone else, as she is happy being single right now." Or maybe she's just not that into Leonardo, as the Nike brand ambassador has apparently been Insta-stalking British boxing champion Anthony Joshua, enjoying fun times on Lewis Hamilton's yacht and hanging out with model Jordan Barrett. Source

‘Gangs Of New York’ TV Series In Works At Miramax With Writer Brett Leonard; Martin Scorsese To Direct EXCLUSIVE: A high-profile TV series project from Miramax Television based on Herbert Asbury’s 1927 non-fiction book The Gangs of New York is about to hit the premium/streaming marketplace. Oscar winner Martin Scorsese, who directed the 2002 feature adaptation of the book, is attached to executive produce the potential series and direct the first two episodes. Details about the drama, from playwright/TV writer Brett Leonard (Shantaram), are sketchy but I hear this is a new take on the story with new characters that were not featured in the movie, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis and Cameron Diaz. Asbury’s book details the confrontations between rival gangs in New York in the mid- to late-1800s, prior to the domination of the Italian-American Mafia during Prohibition in the 1920s. That latter period was the subject of HBO’s drama Boardwalk Empire, which Scorsese executive produced and won an Emmy for directing the pilot episode. I hear Scorsese responded to Leonard’s script, which had been developed internally at Miramax TV, and came on board as an executive producer and director. Also executive producing the series are Leonard and Scorsese’s managers Rick Yorn and Chris Donnelly. The project will be taken out to buyers later this month. Scorsese was previously attached to a different TV series adaptation of The Gangs Of New York, whose development was announced by rights holder Miramax and GK Films in 2013. It was to follow organized gangs not only in New York but in other cities such as Chicago and New Orleans and chronicle the birth of organized crime in America. “This time and era of America’s history and heritage is rich with characters and stories that we could not fully explore in a two-hour film,” Scorsese said at the time of that announcement. “A television series allows us the time and creative freedom to bring this colorful world, and all the implications it had and still does on our society, to life.” A member of the LAByrinth Theater Company of New York City, Leonard is known for his play The Long Red Road whose staging at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago was directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman and starred Tom Hardy. Leonard worked on Hardy’s FX series Taboo. His TV series credits also include AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead and Low Winter Sun as well as the upcoming Apple TV+ drama Shantaram. He is repped by WME. Scorsese’s latest documentary, Personality Crisis: One Night Only, had a world premiere at the New York Film Festival last night. His next feature, Killers Of the Flower Moon, is expected to premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. In TV, Scorsese is executive producing the upcoming Hulu limited series The Devil In the White City. He is repped by WME, LBI Entertainment and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller. Source

Lainey (or Sarah on Lainey) has her own conspiracy theory on TDITWC. It's kinda funny even though she blames Leo for not letting happen the project - like this site usually does LOL The Devil in the White City is my white whale All I want in this stupid world is for SOMEONE to develop a movie or limited series based on The Devil in the White City that we will ACTUALLY get to see. Following the announcement back in August that Keanu Reeves would star in a limited series for Hulu, to be directed (at least in part) by Todd Field, and produced by Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio, Keanu has left the project. And worse! Todd Field, riding high on the ecstatic reception of his long-gestating third film, Tár, has also left the project. So now The Devil in the White City is back to square one, with Scorsese and DiCaprio still attached to produce, but no star and no director(s). Leonardo DiCaprio refuses to do two things, 1) date women over 25, and 2) make The Devil in the White City. Keanu was going to play architect Daniel Burnham, by the way. I cannot see that at all, but now I will be haunted forever by the possibilities. This is my white whale, I am going to die wishing for an adaptation of The Devil in the White City, one of the very few true crime stories that is inherently cinematic and ripe for adaptation. I actually have a conspiracy theory about what just happened. DiCaprio bought the film rights back in 2010, and he’s been squatting on them ever since like Smaug hoarding gold. In order to retain film rights, though, you have to keep the project in active development. That is a broad, almost meaningless classification, but it basically means that in some capacity, you have to be working toward completing a screen adaptation that people can actually watch. You can’t just buy rights and sit on them forever; the point of optioning the rights to a book, article, podcast, what have you, is to make something out of it. For instance, the rights to Daredevil reverted to Marvel back in 2013 after Fox failed to get a new movie project off the ground by their October 2012 deadline. Marvel, then, was able to develop a new TV show based on the character. Given that Keanu came onto and fell off this project in just two months, and that Field departed, too, my conspiracy theory is that there was never any intention to adapt White City with Keanu. It was a hasty deal to keep the rights, and once it became clear there was no there there, Reeves left, with Field following for similar reason. My evidence: none. I mean, besides the fact they never found a Holmes to pair with Reeves’ Burnham. You think they would be casting those two fairly close together, as they are the narrative anchors of the whole thing. Those are your stars, your leading couple, if you will. But other than that, this is just my cynicism speaking because every few years, news about White City flares up and then dies down and nothing ever comes of any it, but DiCaprio keeps that option that prevents anyone else from, you know, actually making the thing. It happened in 2015, it happened in 2019, it happened in 2022. Hulu has this show dated for sometime in 2024, but I’d probably die of shock if it actually happens. At this rate, DiCaprio will actually commit to Gigi Hadid before he does The Devil in the White City. Source

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