When The Matrix trilogy first released, they provided a fresh perspective on how to approach action sequences using innovative filmmaking techniques and leaps in technology – especially with the use of slow-motion to create a variety of scenes for firearm theatrics. Now, nearly 20 years later, one of the stars of the upcoming fourth instalment in The Matrix franchise has […]
2020 BFI London Film Festival Review – Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets
Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets, 2020.Directed by Bill Ross IV and Turner Ross. Starring Peter Elwell, Michael Martin, and Shay Walker.SYNOPSIS:A look at the final moments of a Las Vegas dive bar called The Roaring 20s.The term “slice of life” rarely applies more aptly than it does in Bill Ross IV and Turner Ross’s quasi-documentary Bloody Nose, […]
Winston Duke and Zazie Beetz star in trailer for Nine Days
Sony Pictures has released a poster and trailer for the Sundance fantasy drama Nine Days which is written and directed by Edson Oda and sees Winston Duke (Us, Black Panther) and Zazie Beetz (Atlanta, Joker) leading a cast that also includes Benedict Wong, Tony Hale, Bill Skarsgård, David Rysdahl, and Arianna Ortiz.Will (Winston Duke) spends […]
October Horrors 2020 – Maniac (2012)
Maniac, 2012.Directed by Franck Khalfoun. Starring Elijah Wood, Nora Arnezeder, Jan Broberg, Liane Balaban and America Olivo.SYNOPSIS:Frank Zito, a lonely and mentally disturbed young man, terrorises the city of Los Angeles with a vicious killing spree.When I started this series back in 2016, one of the first films I looked at was Maniac, a controversial […]
Movie Review – Honest Thief (2020)
Honest Thief, 2020.Directed by Mark Williams. Starring Liam Neeson, Kate Walsh, Jai Courtney, Jeffrey Donovan, Anthony Ramos, and Robert Patrick.SYNOPSIS:Wanting to lead an honest life, a notorious bank robber turns himself in, only to be double-crossed by two ruthless FBI agents.Honest Thief opens with a montage of Liam Neeson’s military veteran turned career criminal demonstrating […]
Now You See Me director discusses how he would approach the third instalment
Lionsgate is currently in early development on a third entry in the Now You See Me franchise, with Oscar-nominated screenwriter Eric Warren Singer (American Hustle) signing on to pen the script, and now, director Louis Leterrier has discussed his approach if he was asked back for the third instalment.In an interview with Discussing Film, Leterrier revealed […]
Movie Review – Supernova (2020)
Supernova, 2020.Written and directed by Harry Macqueen. Starring Stanley Tucci, Colin Firth, Lori Campbell, James Dreyfus, Ian Drysdale, Daneka Etchells, Pippa Haywood, Peter MacQueen, Nina Marlin, Tina Louise Owens, John Alan Roberts and Sarah Woodward.SYNOPSIS:Sam and Tusker are traveling across England in their old RV to visit friends, family and places from their past. Since […]
The Others remake lands at Universal Pictures
Earlier this year, it was reported that Sentient Entertainment is currently developing a modern remake of Nicole Kidman’s The Others after securing the rights to the 2001 horror film.Now, Deadline is reporting that Universal Pictures and Sentient Entertainment have partnered on the upcoming remake with Universal producing and distributing the film. It is currently unclear […]
2020 BFI London Film Festival Review – One Man and His Shoes
One Man and His Shoes, 2020.Directed by Yemi Bamiro. Starring David Falk, Jemele Hill, Scoop Jackson, David Stern, and Rick Telander.SYNOPSIS:The story of the phenomenon of Air Jordan sneakers, showing their social, cultural, and racial significance, and how ground-breaking marketing strategies created a multi-billion-dollar business.Yemi Bamiro’s feature debut chronicles the distinctly American phenomenon of sneaker culture […]
Harry and Lloyd get the Funko treatment with Dumb and Dumber Pop!s
Funko has unveiled a new line of Pop! Movies merchandise for the Farrelly Brothers’ hit 1994 comedy Dumb and Dumber which includes Pop! Vinyls, Pop! Rides, and Pocket Pop! keychains for Jeff Daniels and Jim Carrey’s double act Harry Dunne and Lloyd Christmas; check them out here…From the smash hit comedy in 1994, Dumb and […]
