But each release proves the Hollywood icon has staying power with no signs of stopping.
Dune
Frankly,Denis Villeneuvedoesn’t miss.
But the rest of the film looks like it hits the bullseye of excellence, too.

Jessica Chastain as Tammy Faye Bakker.Daniel McFadden/Searchlight Pictures
Only a handful of horror films have overwhelmingly succeeded with AMPAS.
Focus then tightened onMinariahead of the drama’s ascent to Oscar glory.
Beloved icon Denzel Washington in the director’s chair?

Adam Driver and Lady Gaga lead the cast of ‘House of Gucci’.Fabio Lovino/MGM/Universal
Oscar-nominated screenwriter following up hisMudboundsuccess with another hard-hitting drama?
It’s the perfect mix for both a commercial hit and a critical success.
The film received standout reviews at Sundance, with the lead performances ofRuth NeggaandTessa Thompsonearning specific praise.

Salma Hayek leads the Eternals as Ajak.Marvel Studios
Untitled Paul Thomas Anderon Movie
Is it calledSoggy Bottom?
Will we still call itSoggy Bottomeven after it’s announced thatSoggy Bottomwas just a working title?
is on thebubbleof awards consideration in 2021.

Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand in ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth.'.A24
His good standing with the public has yet to take a hit.
Mothering Sunday
It’s clear thatOlivia Colman, as of late, is an awards darling.
She’s now the kind of star whomakesa movie, versus the other way around.

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The film is Mills’ first since20th Century Womenslow-burned its way into awards voters' hearts back in 2016.

Elisabeth Moss, Owen Wilson, Tilda Swinton, Fisher Stevens, and Griffin Dunne in ‘The French Dispatch’.Searchlight Pictures

Halle Berry in ‘Bruised’.Courtesy of TIFF

Clint Eastwood in ‘Cry Macho.'.CLAIRE FOLGER/Warner Bros.

Timothee Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson in ‘Dune’.Chiabella James/Warner Bros.

© 2019 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Photo by Ramona Rosales. Left to Right: Anybodys (Ezra Menas), Mouthpiece (Ben Cook), Action (Sean Harrison Jones); Jets leader Riff (Mike Faist); Baby John (Patrick Higgins); Tony (Ansel Elgort) and Maria (Rachel Zegler); Maria’s brother and Sharks leader Bernardo (David Alvarez); and Sharks members Quique (Julius Anthony Rubio), Chago (Ricardo Zayas), Chino (Josh Andrés Rivera), Braulio (Sebastian Serra) and Pipo (Carlos Sánchez Falú).Ramona Rosales/Fox

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From left, Regina King, Idris Elba, and Lakeith Stanfield in “The Harder They Fall.".DAVID LEE/NETFLIX © 2021

Jennifer Hudson stars as Aretha Franklin in ‘Respect.'.Quantrell D. Colbert/MGM

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Caleb Landry Jones in ‘Nitram.'.Courtesy of Cannes Film Festival

Kristen Stewart in ‘Spencer.'.Neon

Simon Rex in ‘Red Rocket’.A24

Thomasin McKenzie as Eloise in ‘Last Night in Soho’.Everett Collection

Matt Damon in ‘The Last Duel.'.20th Century Studios

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in ‘Don’t Look Up.'.Netflix

Dev Patel in ‘The Green Knight’.Eric Zachanowich / A24 Films

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Benedict Cumberbatch stars in a first look at Jane Campion’s new movie ‘The Power of the Dog.'.KIRSTY GRIFFIN/NETFLIX

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Emilia Jones in ‘CODA.'.Sundance Institute

Max Harwood in ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’.20th Century Studios

Aunjanue Ellis, Mikayla Bartholomew, Will Smith, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, and Daniele Lawson in ‘King Richard’.Chiabella James/Warner Bros.

Sony Pictures Classics

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Udo Kier in ‘Swan Song’.Chris Stephens/Magnolia Pictures

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Glenn Close in ‘Swan Song.'.Kimberley French/Apple TV +

Ben Affleck and Tye Sheridan in ‘The Tender Bar’.Claire Folger/Amazon