Veteran actor Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, Mozart in the Jungle) has become the latest addition to the cast of Fair and Balanced, director Jay Roach’s (Trumbo) upcoming film about disgraced Fox News chief Roger Ailes, with McDowell set to portray News Corp Chairman and media mogul Rupert Murdoch. McDowell joins a star-studded cast that […]
DVD Review – Thelma Todd & Zasu Pitts: The Hal Roach Collection 1931-33
Thelma Todd & Zasu Pitts: The Hal Roach Collection 1931-33 Directed by Hal Roach, Marshall Neilan, George Marshall, Gus Meins, and others. Starring Thelma Todd and Zasu Pitts. SYNOPSIS: Thelma Todd and Zasu Pitts are a comedy duo in these seventeen, pre-code shorts from Hal Roach. A little over two years ago Turner Classic Movies […]
Exclusive Interview – Mortal Engines producer Peter Jackson and director Christian Rivers on bringing a new franchise to audiences
After Mortal Engines’ New York Comic Con panel, Justin Cook had the pleasure of speaking to both producer Peter Jackson and director Christian Rivers… The longtime creative collaboration between Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) and longtime VFX and storyboard artist Christian Rivers will be evolving this December, as Rivers’ big-budget directorial debut, […]
Godzilla vs. Kong adds Brian Tyree Henry in “significant role”
As it gears up to go into production, Legendary Pictures’ monster showdown Godzilla vs. Kong has made a new addition to its cast, with Variety reporting that Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta) has signed on for a “significant role” in the movie. Adam Wingard (The Guest, Blair Witch) is directing Godzilla vs. Kong, the fourth instalment […]
First trailer for sci-fi thriller High Life starring Robert Pattinson
Following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last month, the first teaser has arrived online for director Claire Denis’ upcoming sci-fi thriller High Life which stars Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, Andre Benjamin, Mia Goth, Lars Eidinger, Agata Buzek, and Claire Tran; watch the trailer here… “The destination is the black hole within closest […]
Jason Momoa’s Aquaman and Amber Heard’s Mera featured on new magazine cover
Aquaman director James Wan has taken to Twitter to share Total Film’s November issue cover featuring the stars of the DC solo movie Jason Momoa (Aquaman) and Amber Heard (Mera); take a look here… SEE ALSO: Promo poster shows Jason Momoa’s Aquaman in his classic costume https://twitter.com/creepypuppet/status/1050800488390651904 SEE ALSO: Aquaman gets a five-minute extended trailer packed with […]
First look at Idris Elba as Hobbs and Shaw villain Brixton
Dwayne Johnson has once again taken to Instagram to share another image from the set of Hobbs & Shaw, this time giving us our first look at Idris Elba’s villain Brixton in the upcoming Fast and Furious spin-off movie; take a look here… SEE ALSO: Dwayne Johnson gives us first look at Fast & Furious spinoff […]
Halloween featurette explores John Carpenter’s new score
With just a week to go until Halloween arrives in cinemas, a new featurette has been released the acclaimed sequel/reboot which focuses on John Carpenter’s score for the film; watch it here… SEE ALSO: Read our ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ review of Halloween here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMiIxAR2UNI&feature=youtu.be And here’s a video interview with the man himself… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWb-Jkqecpc […]
Scarlett Johansson scores bumper payday for Marvel’s Black Widow movie
She may have missed out on becoming the first Marvel hero to lead her own movie, but Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff is finally set to take centre stage in a Black Widow solo film from Marvel Studios, and THR is reporting that the actress has secured a bumper payday for her efforts. The trade claims […]
2018 BFI London Film Festival Review – Happy New Year, Colin Burstead.
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead., 2018. Directed by Ben Wheatley. Starring Neil Maskell, Bill Paterson, Doon Mackichan, Charles Dance, Sam Riley, Joe Cole, Hayley Squires, Alexandra Maria Lara, Richard Glover, Asim Chaudhry, Sarah Baxendale, Mark Monero, Peter Ferdinando, Sinead Matthews, Sura Dohnke, Sudha Bhuchar and Vincent Ebrahim. SYNOPSIS: Colin hires a lavish country manor for […]
