True History of the Kelly Gang, 2019. Directed by Justin Kurzel. Starring George MacKay, Essie Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Nicholas Hoult, Charlie Hunnam, Russell Crowe and Sean Keenan. SYNOPSIS: The life story of notorious Aussie outlaw Ned Kelly, from troubled childhood to police shootouts. Controversially, the outlaw Ned Kelly is one of the most famous figures […]
Jojo Rabbit and Parasite honoured at the 2020 WGA Awards
The Writers Guild of America announced the winners of the 2020 WGA Awards on Saturday, with Bong Joon Ho and Han Jin Won honoured with Best Original Screenplay for Parasite and Taika Waititi collecting the Best Adapted Screenplay award for Jojo Rabbit. On the small screen, it was a great night for HBO with awards […]
Eli Roth to usher in the Clownpocalypse
Deadline is reporting that Cabin Fever and Hostel director Eli Roth and 3BlackDot are set to usher in the Clownpocalypse, a transmedia horror franchise which will include a movie, video game, short-form series and live event. “I’ve had an amazing time collaborating with James Frey and the incredible team at 3BlackDot. From concept to art […]
Movie Review – Taylor Swift: Miss Americana (2020)
Taylor Swift: Miss Americana, 2020. Directed by Lana Wilson. Starring Taylor Swift. SYNOPSIS: This documentary provides an inside look into the life and career of one of the biggest musicians of this generation – Taylor Swift. Miss Americana examines how ‘America’s Sweetheart,’ finally found her voice. Miss Americana is an education. For anyone who has […]
Sony and Netflix developing Matilda musical movie
Netflix is teaming with Sony Pictures to produce a feature film adaptation of Matilda: The Musical, the stage version of Roald Dahl’s beloved 1988 children’s novel. As revealed by THR, the film will be directed by Matthew Warchus, the director of the stage musical, whose previous film credits include 1999’s Simpatico and 2014’s Pride. Matilda […]
The Green Hornet big screen reboot in the works
It seems that the crimefighting duo of The Green Hornet and Kato could be set for a return to the big screen, with Deadline reporting that Amasia Entertainment has secured the feature film rights to the property which first launched as a radio serial back in 1936. “This is one of the only stand-alone classic […]
Movie Review – The Painted Bird (2019)
The Painted Bird, 2019. Directed by Václav Marhoul. Starring Harvey Keitel, Stellan Skarsgard, Barry Pepper, Udo Kier, Julian Sands, and Petr Kotlár. SYNOPSIS: Based on Jerzy Kosinski’s controversial novel, the story takes place on the Eastern Front during World War II, where a young Jewish boy encounters a living hell after his aunt dies and […]
Adam Sandler extends his Netflix deal for four more movies
Coinciding with the arrival of the critically acclaimed Uncut Gems on Netflix, the streaming service has announced that it has extended its deal with Adam Sandler and Happy Madison Productions for a further four original feature films. “Whether you know him as Sandman, the Water Boy, Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, Nick Spitz or simply Adam, […]
Oscars: What Should Have Won – The Insider Over American Beauty for Best Picture of 1999
Graeme Robertson on why The Insider should have won over American Beauty at the Academy Awards… The line up for the Oscars celebrating the best of 1999 could arguably be seen as something of a slow year in terms of cinematic brilliance, at least in my opinion. While none of the films nominated is particularly […]
Disney’s Mulan gets a Big Game TV spot
Disney has revealed an action-packed Big Game TV spot for the upcoming live-action adventure Mulan ahead of the film’s theatrical release this March; watch it here… SEE ALSO: Disney’s Mulan gets six character posters When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend […]
