Quick News: Mastermind, Spielberg, Ruins, Chernin

Mastermind MUBI has set an October 17th 2025 release date for Kelly Reichardt’s “The Mastermind” following its debut at Cannes. Set in 1970s Massachusetts, the film follows J.B. (Josh O’Connor), a burnout with fraying relationships who hatches a clumsy plan to swipe four abstract paintings from a gallery. [Source: World of

Boyle: “Slumdog” Wouldn’t Be Made Today

British filmmaker Danny Boyle has made plenty of critically acclaimed fare over his career, starting with his first film “Shallow Grave” through “Trainspotting,” “28 Days Later,” “Sunshine,” “127 Hours,” “Steve Jobs”, and more. But no film of his has been more awarded than 2008’s “Slumdog Millionaire,” the India-set title landing