Paul Verhoeven Archives

Paul Verhoeven Frustrated By Sexless Hollywood Movies: “Sex Is The Essence Of Existence”

April 12, 2022 10:56 am

Dutch filmmaker Paul Verhoeven has always tested the boundaries of good taste when it comes to sex and violence in his movies. With a career that spans six decades, the director has seen his share of controver...

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The Best Movies To Buy Or Stream This Week: ‘Drive My Car,’ ‘House Of Gucci,’ ‘Belfast’ & More

Jason Bailey

March 8, 2022 1:52 pm

News

Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalog titles making a spla...

Paul Verhoeven Reunites With ‘RoboCop’ Screenwriter For Erotic Washington Spy Thriller ‘Young Sinner’

Christopher Marc

December 4, 2021 1:58 pm

News

Over the summer, Dutch filmmaker Paul Verhoeven while promoting his latest effort “Benedetta,” revealed that his next movie would be an American political/spy thriller set in Washington D.C. and would be his f...

‘Benedetta’ Trailer: Paul Verhoeven’s Latest Follows A Nun That Is Either A Saint Or A Sinner

Charles Barfield

October 27, 2021 9:46 am

News, Trailers

Paul Verhoeven is a filmmaker that is often known for pushing boundaries of decency and taste in his films. We’re talking the filmmaker responsible for controversial features such as “Basic Instinct” and “Show...

‘Benedetta’ Teaser: Paul Verhoeven’s Latest Provocation Spotlights Lesbian Nuns In Renaissance Italy

Charles Barfield

September 24, 2021 12:40 pm

News, Trailers

Paul Verhoeven is a filmmaker that has never shied away from provoking his audience. Whether it’s with his classic films like “RoboCop,” “Basic Instinct,” or even “Showgirls,” up to his more recent fare like “...

Paul Verhoeven Is Making An American Spy Thriller & Plans To Turn His ‘Jesus Of Nazareth’ Book Into A Film

Christopher Marc

July 8, 2021 3:56 pm

News

Dutch director Paul Verhoeven ("RoboCop," "Total Recall," "Elle") will finally debut his erotic lesbian nun drama "Benedetta" at the Cannes Film Festival this week, following a year of waiting around for the C...

‘Basic Instinct’: Paul Verhoeven Denies Sharon Stone’s Claims About Being Misled Into Doing Controversial Nude Scene

Charles Barfield

July 8, 2021 11:47 am

News

Even if you’ve never seen Paul Verhoeven’s “Basic Instinct,” you’re likely familiar with the scene that shocked the world where the film’s star, Sharon Stone, seductively opens her legs while wearing a dress a...

Watch 3 Clips From Paul Verhoeven’s Erotic Lesbian Nun Thriller ‘Benedetta’ Premiering At Cannes

Christopher Marc

July 5, 2021 2:19 pm

Festivals, News, Video

After gaining prominence with American studio films such as "RoboCop," "Total Recall," "Basic Instinct," "Starship Troopers," and "Hollow Man," it's clear Dutch director Paul Verhoeven has gone in a different ...

Sean Baker, Andrea Arnold, Mia Hanson-Love, Asghar Farhadi New Films Announced For 2021 Cannes Film Festival

Gregory Ellwood

June 3, 2021 6:15 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, Festivals, News

After a pandemic-induced delay of 14 months, cinema is returning to la Croisette. The 74th Festival de Cannes will finally take place this July, and we now know what films will join the previously announced ti...

‘Benedetta’ Trailer: Paul Verhoeven’s Long-Awaited Erotic Lesbian Nun Film Will Officially Debut At Cannes This Summer

Edward Davis

May 5, 2021 7:49 am

News, Trailers

"Sparkles It’s confirmed, official, and it’s going to be hard to wait: #Benedetta by Paul Verhoeven with Virginie Efira joins the #Cannes2021 #Competition! Projected in World premiere in Cannes on July 9th, th...

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