The Kindergarten Teacher, 2018. Directed by Sara Colangelo. Starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Parker Sevak, Anna Baryshnikov, Rosa Salazar, Michael Chernus and Gael García Bernal. SYNOPSIS: A kindergarten teacher in New York becomes obsessed with one of her students whom she believes is a child prodigy. A rare Hollywood remake of an acclaimed, award-winning foreign film which arguably […]
Spider-Man spinoff Morbius to shoot in February, R-rating not ruled out
Now that Venom has got its Universe of Marvel Characters off to a healthy start at the box office, the Tom Hardy-headlined blockbuster having pulled in over $200 million in its opening weekend, it seems Sony is about to kick its Spider-Man spinoff plans into full gear. It’s already been reported that Morbius the Living Vampire […]
2018 BFI London Film Festival Review – They Shall Not Grow Old
They Shall Not Grow Old, 2018. Directed by Peter Jackson. SYNOPSIS: A documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of the end of the war. The vast amount of work and technology that has been poured into They Shall Not Grow Old, director Peter Jackson’s First World War documentary, is […]
Demián Bichir in talks to join Godzilla vs. Kong
Legendary Pictures is adding actor to Godzilla vs. Kong as The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Demián Bichir (The Nun) is in talks to star opposite Millie Bobby Brown, who will be reprising her Godzilla: King of the Monsters role, in the sequel. His role is being kept under wraps for the time being while the film readies its production. […]
2018 BFI London Film Festival Review – The Front Runner
The Front Runner, 2018. Directed by Jason Reitman. Starring Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Kaitlyn Dever, Alfred Molina, Toby Huss, Kevin Pollak, Molly Ephraim, Sara Paxton, Jenna Kanell, Ari Graynor, Courtney Ford, Bill Burr, Chris Coy, Mike Judge and Steve Zissis. SYNOPSIS: American Senator Gary Hart’s presidential campaign in 1988 is derailed when he’s […]
Janina Gavankar to star opposite Ben Affleck in Torrance
Deadline has reported Janina Gavankar (Blindspotting) has begun final talks to star in the sports drama Torrance opposite Ben Affleck. If the deal goes through, she will take on the role of Affleck’s ex-wife in the film, which also stars Al Madrigal (Night School) and Sal Velez Jr. (Mayans M.C.). Torrance, also known as The Has Been for […]
2018 BFI London Film Festival Review – In Fabric
In Fabric, 2018. Directed by Peter Strickland. Starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Hayley Squires, Fatma Mohamed, Gwendoline Christie, Steve Oram, Julian Barratt, Leo Bill, and Simon Mayonda. SYNOPSIS: Somewhere in the North of England, during the height of the Winter shopping sales, lonely divorcee Sheila (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) is sold a dress by a mysterious shop clerk (Fatma Mohamed), in preparation for her […]
Robin Hood poster features Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Eve Hewson, Jamie Dornan and Ben Mendelsohn
A new poster for Robin Hood has arrived online. The new film is the latest retelling of the legendary English outlaw from director Otto Bathurst (Black Mirror) and stars Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Jamie Foxx (Baby Driver), Eve Hewson (Bridge of Spies), Jamie Dornan (The Fall) and Ben Mendelsohn (Ready Player One). Check out the poster […]
2018 BFI London Film Festival Review – The Image Book
The Image Book (Le Livre d’image), 2018. Directed by Jean-Luc Godard. SYNOPSIS: Using a variety of voiceovers, Jean-Luc Godard guides the audience through a truly unique film – a fabric of clips stitched together, telling a story in five unrelated chapters. Godard’s mission, it seems, is to tackle the products of cinema by deconstructing its […]
Trailer for Lee Daniels-produced Pimp starring Keke Palmer
Ahead of its release next month, a trailer has arrived online for Lee Daniels-produced drama Pimp. Written and directed by Christine Crokos, the film sees Keke Palmer starring alongside Haley Ramm, Aunjanue Ellis, Vanessa Morgan, Mike E. Winfield, Edi Cathegi, and DMX; watch it here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWnQelN-cjM Born into the Pimp Game, a struggling female Pimp, […]
