The Mummy was supposed to be the launching pad for Universal’s Dark Universe, a inter-connected world that brought together the classic Monsters from the studio’s history. However a trashing by the press [read our reviews here and here, although Luke Owen loved it on the Flickering Myth Podcast] and a tepid domestic opening of $32 million […]
Michelle Monaghan returning for Mission: Impossible 6
Christopher McQuirrie’s Mission: Impossible 6 will see another returning face to the franchise. The director posted a picture of Michelle Monaghan to his Instagram account without a comment, but it’s quite clear she’s on the set of the latest film. Monaghan was introduced in J.J. Abrams’ Mission: Impossible 3 as Julia Meade, the fiance to Tom Cruise’s then-retired IMF […]
Blu-ray Review – Minute Bodies: The Intimate World of F. Percy Smith (2016)
Minute Bodies: The Intimate World of F. Percy Smith, 2016. Directed by Stuart A. Staples. Music by Tindersticks with Thomas Belhom and Christine Ott. SYNOPSIS: A 55 minute journey through the work of pioneering naturalist, inventor and filmmaker F. Percy Smith sound-tracked with a new contemporary score. A meditative and blissfully soothing piece of art […]
Director Colin Trevorrow wants to ensure Star Wars: Episode IX connects with children
During a promotional interview for his new film The Book of Henry, Star Wars: Episode IX director Colin Trevorrow was asked how the story for the all-important blockbuster is coming along. Specifically, he spoke about how his bond with his children will shape the direction and ending to the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. Speaking to […]
Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins understands both sides to the women-only screening debate
For those unaware, theater chain Alamo Drafhouse decided to host some women-only screenings of Wonder Woman as a one night only special event kind of deal. The decision sparked much debate online, and now director Patty Jenkins has given her thoughts on the situation. Speaking to Southern California Public Radio’s The Frame, Jenkins stated that: “I actually […]
Duncan Jones says no conversations have taken place about Warcraft 2
Last year’s Warcraft wasn’t the hit many were hoping for and despite setting itself up for one, a sequel was in doubt after a disastrous domestic box office run. There were rumours that a sequel could still happen and there was even a story it could be a Chinese-centric release following fantastic box office numbers there, […]
Mary Poppins Returns director reveals why Julie Andrews isn’t making a cameo appearance
Although it was reported back in August of last year that Julie Andrews was in talks to join Disney’s Mary Poppins sequel, the Oscar-winning actress opted against a cameo in 2018’s Mary Poppins Returns, with director Rob Marshall revealing to EW that Andrews was concerned that by making an appearance she could take the spotlight […]
The Week in Spandex – Wonder Woman, Justice League, DCEU future updates, Black Panther, Spider-Man: Homecoming, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Gambit and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Wonder Woman, Justice League, Batgirl, Justice League Dark, Suicide Squad 2, Gotham, Supergirl, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Batman: The Animated Series, Black Panther, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Daredevil, Cloak & Dagger, X-Men: […]
Watch the 22-minute A Fan’s Guide to Spider-Man: Homecoming
Disney XD has released the 22-minute special A Fan’s Guide to Spider-Man: Homecoming, which takes us behind the scenes of July’s Marvel and Sony reboot; check it out here… SEE ALSO: Peter Parker meets Magic Johnson in Spider-Man: Homecoming NBA Finals promo SEE ALSO: Spider-Man: Homecoming featurette showcases Spidey’s Stark Industries suit A young Peter […]
The Flickering Myth Reaction to the first Black Panther trailer
The Flickering Myth writing team share their thoughts on the first trailer for Marvel’s Black Panther… On Friday evening, Marvel Studios gave us our first look at 2018’s Black Panther movie with the release of the official teaser trailer for the film, which sees Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station, Creed) directing and Chadwick Boseman reprising the […]
