Magnus, 2016. Directed by Benjamin Ree. SYNOPSIS: The life story of current World Chess Champion, Magnus Carlsen, from his early days as a child prodigy to becoming the most successful world number one at the age of just 25. By the time Magnus is released, this year’s World Chess Championships could be over bar the […]
Movie Review – Nocturnal Animals (2016)
Nocturnal Animals, 2016. Directed by Tom Ford. Starring Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Isla Fisher, Armie Hammer and Laura Linney. SYNOPSIS: Rich, glamorous and successful gallery owner Susan (Amy Adams) seems to have it all. But her life is starting to crumble and when her ex-husband sends her the manuscript for his […]
MGM’s Tomb Raider reboot nabs Snow White and the Huntsman writer
According to Deadline, MGM’s reboot of the Tomb Raider film franchise has snagged Snow White and the Huntsman scribe Evan Daugherty. The studio has also teamed with Warner Bros., who will distribute the film. The Tomb Raider reboot is being made in conjunction with Square Enix, the video game company behind the game series, and is being produced by GK Films’ […]
Viola Davis reaffirms Amanda Waller role in Suicide Squad
Viola Davis jumped aboard David Ayer’s Suicide Squad adaptation back in December, and confirmed herself that she was in talks for the role in January. Now, just for good measure, she’s reaffirmed that she will indeed be playing Amanda Waller in DC’s supervillain-centric tentpole. eTalk caught up with Davis during the 87th Academy Awards this past weekend, and […]
60th BFI London Film Festival Review – Their Finest (2016)
Their Finest, 2016. Directed by Lone Scherfig. Starring Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, Jack Huston, Richard E Grant, Eddie Marsan, Jake Lacy and Helen McCrory. SYNOPSIS: In the days after The Blitz in World War II, The Ministry Of Information recruits copywriter Catrin (Gemma Arterton) to work on scripts and give their propaganda films […]
Jessica Chastain joins The Huntsman opposite Chris Hemsworth and Emily Blunt
According to Variety, Academy Award nominee Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty, A Most Violent Year) has joined the cast of The Huntsman opposite Chris Hemsworth, Emily Blunt and Charlize Theron. Details on Chastain’s role are unfortunately vague, so we don’t know if she’ll be on the Huntsman’s side, or if she’ll join forces with Blunt, whose character […]
Paul Feig says his Ghostbusters reboot is inspired by The Walking Dead
We’ve already heard that Paul Feig has compared his Ghostbusters reboot to Night at the Museum, and today we’ve got a new comparison piece. And this one seems a bit more fitting of Ghostbusters than the Ben Stiller vehicle. While on The Talking Dead on AMC, the Bridesmaids director talked about what inspirations he was taking […]
Trailer for thriller Red Handed starring Michael Biehn and Michael Madsen
Ahead of its release next month, a new poster and trailer have arrived online for writer-director Frank Peluso’s upcoming thriller Red Handed which stars Michael Biehn, Christian Madsen, Owen Burke, Ryan Carnes, Kenzie Dalton, and Michael Madsen; take a look here… When their father is murdered, three brothers descend upon an Oregon mountain river to […]
Joaquin Phoenix shares his take on Joker’s ending
Joaquin Phoenix, the star of Joker, has given his take on the film’s ending. Joker has proven to be a big success around the world, delighting fans and raking in big bucks in the process. One of the biggest talking points around the film has been its ending, with many debating how much of the […]
Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam gets a teaser poster and release date
Last month, Dwayne Johnson revealed that filming on the long-gestating Black Adam is set to get underway in July 2020, and now The Rock has shared a teaser poster for the DC blockbuster from artist Jim Lee, which reveals that the movie will be hitting cinemas on December 22nd 2021. “Like most kids growing up, […]
