Variety Thinks ‘No One Takes [Its] Reviews Seriously,’ Which Is Probably Why It Fired Its Critics [Rubes]

Joshua Newton, the director of Iron Cross, forced Variety to spike a critical review of his film from the web because he'd purchased a $400,000 Oscar campaign in the paper. But that wasn't enough—now he's considering suing.

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Director Threatens to Sue Variety Over Oscar Shakedown Scheme [For Your Consideration]

Joshua Newton, the director of Iron Cross, forced Variety to spike a critical review of his film from the web because he'd purchased a $400,000 Oscar campaign in the paper. But that wasn't enough—now he's considering suing.

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Variety Will Kill a Bad Review of Your ‘Mediocre’ Movie For Just $400,000 [How Things Work]

Last month, Variety panned a thriller called Iron Cross. But the review has been disappeared from Variety's web site, which probably has something to do with the $400,000 Iron Cross' producers paid to Variety for an awards campaign.

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Bradley Cooper ‘A-Team’s Up With Director Joe Carnahan Again

Bradley Cooper is in discussions to re-team with his 'A-Team' director, Joe Carnahan, for upcoming thriller, 'The Grey.' ...read full story