Flickering Myth

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The Rise of Paul Thomas Anderson: A Living Legend

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Ahead of One Battle After Another, Simon Thompson takes a deep dive into the rise of filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson… Paul Thomas Anderson is a filmmaker with a career that feels like a study in irony. He’s an arthouse filmmaker, but possesses Hollywood insider status, seemingly able to tell his stories even in the most […]

Marisa Abela joins Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe in Highlander remake

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With filming on John Wick director Chad Stahelski’s long-gestating Highlander remake drawing closer, Deadline is reporting that actress Marisa Abela (Back to Black, Black Bag) has become the latest addition to the cast. Abela – who is fresh off a BAFTA TV Award for her role in the third season of Industry – joins a […]

Kenneth Branagh and Lily Gladstone join Michael B. Jordan’s The Thomas Crown Affair

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Michael B. Jordan’s upcoming The Thomas Crown Affair remake has added three big names to its production. According to Deadline, Kenneth Branagh (Murder on the Orient Express) and Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) have both joined the cast, with Oppenheimer producer Charles Roven also joining the production team. Jordan stars in the film as well as […]

Wicked’s Jon M. Chu set to direct live-action Hot Wheels movie

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With Jon M. Chu wrapping up on the two-part Wicked films this fall, the director has set his sights on his next project after the musical adaptation concludes with the live-action Hot Wheels film from Warner Bros. and Bad Robot. Hot Wheels is described as “an action film, inspired by Mattel’s bestselling toy car line, which will showcase […]

Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps unveils new clip and promos

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With its release less than three weeks away, Marvel continues to push the promotional campaign for The Fantastic Four: First Steps with the arrival of a clip which sees Sue and Reed making a special announcement during a family dinner; check it out below along with two new promos… Set against the vibrant backdrop of […]

Jurassic World Rebirth heats up the summer box office with $318 million global opening

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Summer is in full swing, and with several big hitters set to land in cinemas over the coming weeks, Jurassic World Rebirth has set the bar with a $318.3 million global opening weekend. Knocking F1 The Movie from pole position in North America with $91.5 from the Friday-to-Sunday period and an estimated $147.3 million over […]

Hiya Toys unleashes Heat Ray Godzilla Evolved action figure from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

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Having unveiled the standard version last month, Hiya Toys has revealed the ‘Evolved’ take on its Exquisite Basic Series Heat Ray Godzilla, inspired by the appearance of the King of the Monsters in the 2024 MonsterVerse blockbuster Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. The 7-inch figure is available to pre-order now, priced at $54.00; check […]

Blu-ray Review – What Have They Done To Your Daughters? (1974)

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What Have They Done To Your Daughters?, 1974. Directed by Massimo Dallamano. Starring Giovanna Ralli, Claudio Cassinelli, Mario Adorf, Franco Fabrizi, Farley Grange. SYNOPSIS: A police inspector and a district attorney investigate the apparent suicide of a teenage girl, and uncover something a lot darker. What Have They Done To Your Daughters? is a dark […]

8 Great Recent Films You Really Need To See

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Tom Jolliffe shines a light on eight recent movies that are well worth adding to your watch list… You took the kids to shout “Chicken Jockey” and trash screen one at your local multiplex. Maybe you took them to see Lilo & Stitch. A week after release and with great word of mouth, you went […]