One of the most legendary modern directors, Michael Mann, has joined Letterboxd, posting fourteen of his favourite films. For a certain type of film nerd (and lord knows I’m one), Michael Mann is a god. The man (Mann!) has directed some of the most potent, ultra-macho dramas and crime thrillers of the last forty-plus years, … Read more
Michael Mann and author Meg Gardiner will collaborate on an original novel with franchise appeal about a global manhunt. Michael Mann and Edgar-winning author Meg Gardiner are at it again, folks! Mann announced today that the duo will collaborate on a new original story that fans of Mann’s signature style will lose their heads for. … Read more
Michael Mann says he plans to shoot Heat 2 this year and is busy working on the screenplay for the sequel/prequel. While speaking on Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast, Michael Mann confirmed that Heat 2 will be his next film, adding that his plan is “absolutely to make it [in 2024].“ Heat 2 will be both … Read more
Michael Mann, the auteur behind such classics as Heat, Ali, and Collateral, remains one of our finest directors. This is thanks to a bevy of motion pictures featuring dense plots, intricate characters, and an unmatched devotion to detail. Mann’s phenomenal latest film, Ferrari, centers ex-racer Enzo Ferrari (Adam Driver). It sped into theaters this week, … Read more
Michael Mann is explaining not only that Pacino and De Niro were on set together during the coffee scene in Heat, but how it was shot. Michael Mann’s Heat remains one of the finest cinematic achievements of the ‘90s, an epic crime drama with a cat-and-mouse plot centered around two of the greatest actors to … Read more
Here is the list of Michael Mann biopics to date: The Insider. Ali. Public Enemies. Not a bad list! And now there’s Ferrari, his biographical drama about Enzo Ferrari, the man behind the famous car company. It’s Mann’s first film of any kind in eight years. It’s also Mann’s first time teaming with Adam Driver, who takes the lead role. … Read more
Michael Mann and Adam Driver’s new racing movie, Ferrari, officially has a release date. According to Deadline, Ferrari will release Christmas 2023 from distributor Neon. Before that, the film will celebrate its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival — held Aug. 30 through Sept. 9. Along with Driver, the Mann-directed Ferrari stars Penélope Cruz, … Read more