In the midst of the furore around all-male director shortlists for the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs, the Directors Guild of America has given Greta Gerwig a spot on their list of nominees, for her work on coming-of-age comedy Lady Bird.Gerwig will compete against Globe winner Guillermo del Toro, who is nominated for romantic fantasy […]
Movie Review – The Polka King (2017)
The Polka King, 2017.Directed by Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky. Starring Jack Black, Jenny Slate, Jason Schwartzman, Jacki Weaver, Vanessa Bayer and J.B. Smoove.SYNOPSIS:Local Pennsylvania polka legend Jan Lewan develops a plan to get rich that shocks his fans and lands him in jail.Mere weeks after he stole the show in Jumanji: Welcome to the […]
New films showcased completely online at 2018 MyFrenchFilmFestival
French and Francophone films are set to be shown online as part of MyFrenchFilmFestival.Available from 19 January to 19 February, the festival has been organised into six thematic sections with features and shorts offering a wide range of material. A mixture of new works playing alongside classic films such as Man Bites Dog and The […]
Hot Toys’ Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Boba Fett Movie Masterpiece Series collectible figure revealed
Hot Toys has released a batch of promotional images for its 1/6th scale Movie Masterpiece Series Boba Fett collectible figure which is based on the likeness of the Bounty Hunter in Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back; check it out here…SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Pre-order via Sideshow CollectiblesWith his customized Mandalorian armor, deadly weaponry, […]
Russell Crowe and Dakota Johnson join Bad Times at the El Royale
Last year it was announced that writer-director Drew Goddard is set to team up with Chris Hemsworth and Jeff Bridges for Bad Times at the El Royale, and now we have word of two more additions to the cast.According to CinemaBlend, Hemsworth revealed during an interview to promote his new movie that both Russell Crowe […]
Jeffrey Wright and Luke Wilson join The Goldfinch
Warner Bros. and Amazon Studios’ The Goldfinch has added two more names to its cast, with Jeffrey Wright (Westworld) and Luke Wilson (Brad’s Status) both signing on to the adaptation of Donna Tartt’s bestselling book.The Goldfinch is being directed by John Crowley (Brooklyn), and also has Ansel Elgort (Baby Driver), Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story), […]
New poster for Braven starring Jason Momoa
With just three weeks to go until the release of Braven, a new poster has arrived online for director Lin Oeding’s upcoming action thriller featuring Jason Momoa; check it out here…SEE ALSO: Watch the trailer for Braven hereSEE ALSO: New images from action thriller Braven starring Jason MomoaWhen Joe (Momoa) and his father (Stephen Lang) arrive […]
Chris Hemsworth wants Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine in the MCU
In the lead up to the official announcement that The Walt Disney Company is set to purchase 21st Century Fox’s film assets, it was rumoured that Marvel Studios was keen on trying to lure Hugh Jackman back for another outing as Wolverine, albeit as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Jackman pretty much immediately shot down […]
Rian Johnson explains why Luke’s lightsaber was blue and not green in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Rian Johnson has explained why it was that Luke used a blue lightsaber in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and not his green one.The Last Jedi is marching on at the global box office and is still dividing fans between those that loved it and those that are straight up offended by it.One thing The […]
First images and cast details for Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
Thanks to THR, we’ve got a batch of official first look images from the upcoming DC Universe Animated Original Movie release Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay, an original tale which sees Task Force X sent to retrieve a mystical object, only to discover that other villains also have their eyes on the prize.The site has […]