Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse swung into cinemas this past weekend off the back of absolutely stellar reviews [read ours here, here and here], with the animated superhero adventure topping the domestic box office in its opening weekend. The Sony Animation movie grossed $35.4 million in North America, surpassing the $35.2 million record set by Universal […]
Rian Johnson thanks fans on anniversary of Star Wars: The Last Jedi
A year on from its release, writer-director Rian Johnson has taken to Twitter to thank fans for their comments and discussion about Star Wars: The Last Jedi over the past twelve months – those from both the “supportive” and “argumentative” ends of the spectrum. SEE ALSO: Rian Johnson says Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s Luke […]
Amy Adams clarifies her comments on being “out of the DC universe”
During an interview with Aquaman star Nicole Kidman last week, Justice League’s Amy Adams suggested that her time as the DCEU’s Lois Lane could be over, with the Oscar-winner stating: “I think I’m out of the DC universe now… I think they are revamping that.” Couple this with the recent – and as-yet-unconfirmed – reports […]
My Favourite Christmas Movie – White Christmas
The Flickering Myth writing team count down to Christmas by discussing their favourite festive movies; next up is Tori Brazier with White Christmas… I have a confession to make. This is not actually my favourite Christmas movie, per se… I sort of forgot about It’s a Wonderful Life (yes, I know, and I’m a huge […]
Festive supernatural horror Christmas Presence gets a trailer and poster
DevilWorks has released a poster and trailer for the Shudder Original supernatural horror Christmas Presence, which is directed by James Cook and stars Charlotte Atkinson (The Rapture, The Durrells), Lorna Brown (The Lady in the Van, Les Misérables), Danny Webb (Alien 3, A Little Chaos, Churchill). Check them out here… A group of friends gather […]
Horror Channel’s Bloody Crazy Season includes Attack of the Adult Babies, Another Wolfcop and more
Horror Channel has announced that it will be going nuts on Saturday nights in January with its Bloody Crazy Season, a celebration of out-there modern horror, which includes UK TV premieres of Attack of the Adult Babies and Another Wolfcop, as well as the likes of Ibiza Undead, Bad Milo!, Let Her Out, Red State […]
Blu-ray Review – When a Stranger Calls – Limited Edition Box Set
When a Stranger Calls – Limited Edition Box Set Directed by Fred Walton. Starring Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Rutanya Alda, Charles Durning, Tony Beckley, Gene Lythgow, and Jill Schoelen. SYNOPSIS: Limited edition Blu-ray box set featuring the original 1979 When a Stranger Calls and its 1993 sequel. This year in the horror genre it’s all […]
William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet gets the Pop! Vinyl treatment
Funko has revealed its Pop! Vinyl figures for Baz Lurhmann’s 1996 adaptation of William Shakespeare’s romantic drama Romeo + Juliet which includes Leonardo DiCaprio’s Romeo Montague and Claire Danes’ Juliet Capulet, and a Target exclusive 2-pack containing the star-crossed lovers; take a look here… “For never was a story of more woe than this of […]
Movie Review – Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
Mary Poppins Returns, 2018. Directed by Rob Marshall. Starring Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh, Joel Dawson, Julie Walters, Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Dick Van Dyke, and Angela Lansbury. SYNOPSIS: During a tumultuous time everyone’s favourite Nanny returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael’s young children. It is […]
Mortal Engines bombs hard, expected to lose over $100 million
In a packed December that includes the DC blockbuster Aquaman, animated superhero adventure Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Disney sequel Mary Poppins Returns and Transformers spinoff Bumblebee, it was always like that at least one film was going to find itself struggling in the marketplace – and that film is Mortal Engines. The Peter Jackson-produced adaptation […]
