First making his mark in our collective consciousness’ opposite Bill Murray in the cult classic Groundhog Day, over the past few years the supremely talented Michael Shannon is securing roles that showcase his range earning him much deserved recognition. He’s been nominated for Academy Awards, SAG Awards, Golden Globes, and his intense brooding style has […]
Alex Meraz cast as Dashiell Bad Horse in Scalped TV adaptation
Deadline has revealed that WGN America has cast Alex Meraz (Bone Tomahawk, Suicide Squad) as the character Dashiell Bad Horse in its upcoming adaptation of the acclaimed DC/Vertigo comic book series Scalped. Scalped is described as “a modern-day crime story set in the world of a Native American Indian reservation. It explores power, loyalty and spirituality in a community […]
Keanu Reeves: The King of Action!
Tom Jolliffe on Keanu Reeves, the king of action… With John Wick: Chapter 2 in cinemas now, it seems a good time to take a look back over Keanu Reeves’ forays into the action genre. Over the years Reeves has dipped his toes into just about every genre. He broke out of course in comedy, […]
Movie Review – The LEGO Batman Movie (2017)
The LEGO Batman Movie, 2017. Directed by Chris McKay. Featuring the voice talents of Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Fiennes, Mariah Carey, Jenny Slate, Billy Dee Williams, Hector Elizondo, Conan O’Brien, Jason Mantzoukas, Doug Benson, Zoe Kravitz, Kate Micucci, Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Riki Lindhome, Eddie Izzard, Seth Green, Jermaine Clement, […]
Supergirl Season 2 Episode 12 Review – ‘Luthors’
Martin Carr reviews the twelfth episode of Supergirl season 2… If Supergirl is about anything this week you would say groundwork. Lillian and Lena Luthor are front and centre dominating things with a back and forth mother daughter double team. Everyone else is present and correct and we get burgeoning relationships, introductions of couples which […]
Second Opinion – John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
John Wick: Chapter 2, 2017. Directed by Chad Stahelski. Starring Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ruby Rose, Common, Claudia Gerini, Lance Reddick, Tobias Segal, Ian McShane, Bridget Moynahan, John Leguizamo, Peter Stormare, Laurence Fishburne, and Franco Nero. SYNOPSIS: After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been […]
Blu-ray Review – Tower of London (1962)
Tower of London, 1962. Directed by Roger Corman. Starring Vincent Price, Michael Pate, Joan Freeman, Robert Brown, and Bruce Gordon. SYNOPSIS: The story of Richard III is given the Roger Corman/Vincent Price treatment in a Gothic tale of madness and murder. The story of Richard III has been told many times over in various different […]
Josh Hutcherson to voice Elliot the Littlest Reindeer
Variety is reporting that The Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson will be voicing the lead role in the upcoming animated feature Elliot the Littlest Reindeer from Awesometown Entertainment and director Jennifer Westcott (Locked in a Garage Band). The film will revolve around a miniature horse called Elliott as he follows his dream to earn a […]
James Mangold on cutting cameos from Logan, new TV spots released
With the release of Hugh Jackman’s X-Men swansong Logan fast approaching, director James Mangold has been chatting to We Got This Covered about the hotly-anticipated solo movie, and specifically, why we aren’t getting any appearances from other members of the X-Men besides Patrick Stewart’s Professor Charles Xavier. Mangold revealed that he initially planned to include […]
Oscar Isaac enlists for World War II thriller The Garbo Network
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Oscar Isaac has signed on to star in the World War II thriller The Garbo Network, where he’ll play the real-life double agent Juan Pujol Garcia, the only man to have received Medals of Honor from both sides of the conflict. The script has been written by William Wheeler […]