Olly Krizan on television and Hollywood… With the likes of literature and classical art having had years to hone their craft, film, comparatively wet behind the ears, has gone from strength to strength. Now, almost a century after the arrival of the “talkies”, a medium with horns all the greener has started to outdo its […]
Shaft sequel gets a poster ahead of Wednesday’s first trailer
With the first trailer set to land tomorrow, Warner Bros. has released a poster for the upcoming sequel Shaft featuring three generations of Shaft in Samuel L. Jackson, Richard Roundtree and Jessie T. Usher along with co-star Regina Hall; check it out here… JJ, aka John Shaft Jr. (Usher), may be a cyber security expert […]
Thor: Ragnarok’s Taika Waititi rules out directing Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi has confirmed that he will not be directing Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. We have gotten multiple assurances recently that the currently directorless Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will happen, despite James Gunn’s firing. First James’ brother Sean guaranteed it and now Chris Pratt has as well. One person […]
Exclusive Interview – Robert Rodriguez on Alita: Battle Angel and working with James Cameron
With Alita: Battle Angel, director Robert Rodriguez (Spy Kids, Sin City) brings producer James Cameron’s long-gestating passion project to life almost two decades after the Avatar helmer first announced his plans to adapt Yukito Kishiro’s manga series. Ahead of the film’s UK release this Wednesday, Sarah Bradbury got the opportunity to sit down with Rodriguez to […]
The Mandalorian will resemble the tone of the original Star Wars trilogy, says director Taika Waititi
According to Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi, The Mandalorian is going to be close in tone to the original Star Wars trilogy. Fans are getting pretty pumped for The Mandalorian – the first-ever live action Star Wars TV series. The show is heading to Disney+ in 2019 but so far we haven’t seen any actual footage […]
Chris Pratt acknowledges that Star-Lord was at fault in Avengers: Infinity War
Chris Pratt agrees that his character Star-Lord messed up during the events of Avengers: Infinity War. While Avengers: Endgame isn’t all that far away, some fans are still angry at Star-Lord’s actions during Infinity War, where he let his emotions get the better of him during the fight with Thanos, ultimately leading to catastrophic events. […]
Movie Review – Burning (2018)
Burning, 2018. Written and directed by Lee Chang-dong. Starring Yoo Ah-in, Jeon Jong-seo and Steven Yeun. SYNOPSIS: A humble farmer is hurt when the girl he loves returns from a trip to Africa with an attractive and slightly suspicious new partner. When she goes missing, he is keen to investigate. Burning arrives in UK cinemas […]
DVD Review – Diamonds for Breakfast (1968)
Diamonds for Breakfast, 1968. Directed by Christopher Morahan. Starring Marcello Mastroianni, Rita Tushingham, Elaine Taylor, Margaret Blye, Francesca Tu, and The Karlins. SYNOPSIS: In order to steal back his family’s diamonds, Nicky puts together a team of female thieves guaranteed to run circles around museum security (his diamonds are on exhibit). Whether it’s really likely […]
Second Opinion – Vice (2018)
Vice, 2018. Written and Directed by Adam McKay. Starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell, Jesse Plemons, Alison Pill, Lily Rabe, Tyler Perry, Justin Kirk, LisaGay Hamilton, Shea Whigham, Eddie Marsan, Fay Masterson, Bill Camp, Don McManus, Bob Stephenson, Jillian Armenante, Abigail Marlowe, and Jamie Bernadette. SYNOPSIS: The tale of how former vice […]
Anya Taylor-Joy to lead Edgar Wright’s psychological thriller Last Night in Soho
Edgar Wright has found one of his lead stars for his next film. Variety reports Anya Taylor-Joy (Split) will star in Wright’s psychological thriller which has now been given the title Last Night in Soho. Plot details are currently scarce with the only bit of information being Last Night in Soho is a psychological horror-thriller that will be […]
