This week, Neil Calloway suggests some films that would work well as TV shows… With the new series of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. now underway, the Limitless TV show having just debuted in the US, and talk of a Game of Thrones movie being made (later denied). There’s even a TV show (the second, following a […]
Ellar Coltrane – Growing up Behind a Lens
In 2002, screenwriter and director by the name of Richard Linklater approached six-year-old Ellar Coltrane’s parents and enquired if he might would be available for a long-term project. Over the course of the next 12 years, Linklater and Coltrane worked together on a project that would be hailed by critics as one of the bravest […]
Eye-Popping: The Year’s Best Visuals – The Revenant
Anghus Houvouras on the visuals of The Revenant… It’s hard to argue just how important technology has been come to the cinematic process. We’re living in an era where cinematographers can create mind-blowing visual set pieces through a combination of what is captured in the camera, then seamlessly integrated in post production creating amazing, eye-popping […]
How Superhero Movies Have Done So Far in 2016
It became apparent very early on that 2016 was going to be the year of superhero movies. While previous years have seen quite a number of superhero movies as well, the 6 big titles scheduled to hit the screen this year pretty much eclipsed anything else up till now. At this stage four of those […]
The Importance of Technology in the Movies
Anghus Houvouras on technology and the movies… Technology plays a pivotal role in the world of moviemaking, both in front of and behind the camera. So many of our biggest blockbusters are the products of technical innovation and many feature the kind of awesome future tech that is integral to the plot. Like the original […]
Life Lessons: What You Can Learn From the Movies
How many times have you watched a movie and thought, “This is my life!”? Some of the best, most successful and memorable movies are relatable. Even when you don’t see your life reflected on film, you can learn a lot about your own life and may be inspired to change. These movies can teach you […]
Once Upon a Deadpool poster features Deadpool, Fred Savage and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Following its official announcement this week, 20th Century Fox has now released a poster for Once Upon a Deadpool, December’s PG-13 cut of the superhero sequel Deadpool 2, which features the Merc with a Mouth and Fred Savage enjoying a ride on the back of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer; check it out here… UPDATE: Fox […]
Warner Bros. options dystopian sci-fi novel FKA USA
Deadline is reporting that Warner Bros. has picked up the screen rights to FKA USA, an upcoming dystopian sci-fi novel from Reed King, which is set for publication next year. FKA USA takes place in a future where the Fifty States have seceded in the wake of environmental disasters and the catastrophic policies of its […]
Exclusive Interview – Domee Shi and Becky Neiman-Cobb on Pixar’s Bao
Tai Freligh interviews Domee Shi and Becky Neiman-Cobb about the Pixar short Bao… Flickering Myth’s Tai Freligh attended a recent press tour for Disney Pixar’s Incredibles 2 DVD release and sat down to talk with director Domee Shi and producer Becky Neiman-Cobb about Bao, the short film that ran in front of Incredibles 2 in theaters and […]
Common isn’t returning for John Wick 3: Parabellum
Although it was originally reported that he’d be reprising his John Wick: Chapter 2 role as Cassian for the upcoming third film, Common has now confirmed to Coming Soon that he won’t be appearing in next year’s hotly-anticipated John Wick 3: Parabellum. “I’m not in the third part, but I could say that I really […]