2018 is shaping up to be a very big year indeed for Josh Brolin on the comic book movie front. Not only is he set to take on the entirity of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes with his role as Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War, but he’s also set to bring the time-travelling mutant Cable to life […]
The Malicious Misogyny of the Modern Movie Geek
Anghus Houvouras on the malicious misogyny of the modern movie geek… I haven’t written anything in a few weeks. This is because I only write columns when I feel compelled to do so. Like any sanctimonious writer I require the sweet touch of inspiration. Half the reason most people write in the first place is […]
October Horrors 2017 Day 8 – The Omega Man (1971)
The Omega Man, 1971. Directed by Boris Sagal. Starring Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Paul Koslo, and Rosiland Cash. SYNOPSIS: Government scientist Robert Neville struggles to survive in a world where much of humanity has either been wiped out by biological warfare or they have been transformed into nocturnal creatures hell-bent on having him killed, with […]
Flickering Myth Film Class: How to Open Strongly
In the latest instalment of Flickering Myth’s film class, Tom Jolliffe looks at how to open strongly… It takes a great deal to get an audience to succumb to your film. You need to keep their attention for the entirety of the film. The best way to hook them in of course is to open […]
Universal postpones Bride of Frankenstein, Gal Gadot reportedly wanted if Angelina Jolie passes
After getting off to a rocky start with this year’s The Mummy, Universal Pictures has decided to postpone production on the next entry in its Dark Universe, announcing that filming on Bride of Frankenstein has been pushed back in order to focus on the screenplay. “After thoughtful consideration, Universal Pictures and director Bill Condon have […]
Spawn reboot to shoot in February, Todd McFarlane wants “unfriendly, dark” Stan Lee cameo
Now that he finally has funding in place thanks to Blumhouse Productions, Todd McFarlane has revealed that cameras will start rolling on his R-rated Spawn reboot this coming February. “It’s going to be dark and R-rated,” said McFarlane, noting that the $10 million-budgeted production won’t be R-rated like Deadpool “with a couple of F-bombs and […]
Heroes assemble in the new trailer for Justice League
Ahead of its release next month, Warner Bros. has unveiled a brand new trailer for its DC blockbuster Justice League. Entitled ‘Heroes’, the trailer opens by exploring the loss of Superman, before focusing on the formation of the team as Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg do battle against Steppenwolf and his army […]
Outlander’s Graham McTavish cast in Warner Bros.’ Aquaman
As production on Warner Bros.’ Aqauman continues Down Under, The Hobbit and Outlander star Graham McTavish has taken to Twitter to announce his casting in the DC solo blockbuster, although his role is being kept tightly under wraps for the time being. SEE ALSO: James Wan talks Aquaman stigma, casting Dolph Lundgren and the film’s […]
Rey practises her lightsaber skills in Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer sneak peek
Following hot on the heels of the official announcement that the next Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer is set to premiere tomorrow during Monday Night Football, we now have a brief sneak peek, which sees Daisy Ridley’s Rey practising her lightsaber skills; check it out here… SEE ALSO: Star Wars: The Last Jedi book […]
Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer confirmed for Monday Night Football, tickets to go on sale following launch
Well, it looks as though Mark Hamill did indeed let slip details of the next Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer, as we have just received official confirmation from Disney that the trailer will indeed premiere during ESPN’s Monday Night Football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears. Monday Night Football starts at 5:15 p.m. […]
