A couple of weeks ago an alleged casting breakdown for Star Wars: Episode IX landed online, suggesting that Lucasfilm and J.J. Abrams are seeking an actress to portray the character of ‘Mara’ – which, as you might expect, prompted speculation about the possible introduction of the EU character Mara Jade into the official Disney canon. […]
Movie Review – The Rider (2018)
The Rider, 2018. Written and Directed by Chloe Zhao. Starring Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau, Lane Scott, Terri Dawn Pourier, Tanner Langdeau, James Calhoon, Cat Clifford, and Derrick Janis. SYNOPSIS: After suffering a near fatal head injury, a young cowboy undertakes a search for new identity and what it means to be a man […]
Sci-Fi London 2018 Review – Precognition (2018)
Precognition, 2018. Directed and written by Luke Tedder. Starring Adam J. Bernard, Vanessa Russell, and Jessica Andrews. SYNOPSIS: In the near future, a man experiences terrifying visions of a past he can’t remember. His partner, who secretly works for a company that manipulates memory, attempts to uncover the mysteries surrounding them. Exploring a nefarious world where […]
Does Avengers: Infinity War Ruin Thor: Ragnarok (and The Hulk)?
Anghus Houvouras on Avengers: Infinity War, Thor: Ragnarok, and The Hulk… I really enjoyed Avengers: Infinity War. Not since the original Avengers have I felt this excited about a Marvel movie as well as the urge to see it multiple times. As someone who had been suffering a case of Marvel movie malaise, this is […]
Movie Review – Playing with Fire (2019)
Playing with Fire, 2019. Directed by Andy Fickman. Starring John Cena, Brianna Hildebrand, Keegan-Michael Key, Judy Greer, John Leguizamo, Tyler Mane, Christian Convery, Finley Rose Slater, and Dennis Haysbert. SYNOPSIS: A crew of rugged firefighters meet their match when attempting to rescue three rambunctious kids. Playing with Fire is a dumpster fire. I’m also willing […]
Second Opinion – Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Avengers: Infinity War, 2018. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Josh Brolin, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Don Cheadle, Peter Dinklage, Letitia Wright, Danai Gurira, Karen Gillan, Sebastian […]
Fox still moving ahead with X-Force as Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin and Zazie Beetz confirmed to star
Last week a rumour surfaced online claiming that 20th Century Fox had decided that next year’s X-Men: Dark Phoenix would be its final Marvel movie before the studio’s acquisition by Disney, which seemingly meant the end for several planned projects. Well, it turns out that may not be the case after all, as That Hashtag […]
55th Chicago International Film Festival Review – Waves (2019)
Waves, 2019. Written and Directed by Trey Edward Shults. Starring Kelvin Harrison Jr., Lucas Hedges, Taylor Russell, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sterling K. Brown, Alexa Demie, Neal Huff, Clifton Collins Jr., Krisha Fairchild, and Harmony Korine. SYNOPSIS: Traces the journey of a suburban African-American family – led by a well-intentioned but domineering father – as they […]
Movie Review – Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Avengers: Infinity War, 2018. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Josh Brolin, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Don Cheadle, Peter Dinklage, Letitia Wright, Danai Gurira, Karen Gillan, Sebastian […]
Movie Review – Kings (2018)
Kings, 2018. Written and Directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven. Starring Halle Berry, Daniel Craig, Lamar Johnson, Rachel Hilson, Isaac Ryan Brown, Callan Farris, Serenity Reign Brown, Reece Cody, and Lewis T. Powell. SYNOPSIS: The life of a foster family in South Central Los Angeles, a few weeks before the city erupts in violence following the verdict […]
