Anghus Houvouras on whether franchise blockbusters are too big to fail… Sequels, prequels and reboots. Hollywood is in love with the familiar because more often than not it’s a safe bet. This year’s monumental blockbuster clusterfuck Justice League is proof of that. Can you think of a big studio film more maligned? More inherently flawed […]
Why Are Audiences Gravitating Towards Genre Subversions?
George Chrysostomou on audiences gravitating towards genre subversions… This month marks the release of Kingsman: The Golden Circle, the sequel to the surprise hit Kingsman: The Secret Service and it is of course just as genre bending as its predecessor. The franchise clearly plays off of some of the silliness of the Bond movies, with their own versions of […]
Second Opinion – Stronger (2017)
Stronger, 2017. Directed by David Gordon Green. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, Miranda Richardson, Richard Lane Jr, Nate Richman, Lenny Clarke, Carlos Sanz, and Clancy Brown. SYNOPSIS: Stronger is the inspiring real life story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become a symbol of […]
Taika Waititi in talks to direct Akira adaptation
As we approach the release of the next Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor: Ragnarok, we may have an idea of what director Taika Waititi’s next big blockbuster project will be, as Deadline is reporting that he has entered talks with Warner Bros. to adapt the graphic novel series Akira into a live action feature film. WB has […]
Blu-ray Review – The Big Sick (2017)
The Big Sick, 2017. Directed by Michael Showalter. Starring Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Adeel Akhtar, and Anupam Kher. SYNOPSIS: The Big Sick, based on the true story of how Kumail Nanjiani and his wife came together, which involved a coma and a major culture clash, is out now on Blu-ray after […]
My Little Pony: The Movie gets three new TV spots
Following last week’s trailer for My Little Pony: The Movie [watch it here], Lionsgate has released three new TV spots for the upcoming animated musical which you can check out below… A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity – embark […]
Simon Kinberg to direct X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Jessica Chastain cast alongside returning stars
Fox has finally settled on a director for the upcoming X-Men: Dark Phoenix. As per Deadline (and previous reports), longtime X-Men producer Simon Kinberg is now confirmed to take the director’s chair in his directorial debut. Furthermore, the rumour that Jessica Chastain was in talks for the film has also panned out: she will reportedly play the film’s villain, […]
4 Great British Political Dramas (To Keep You Entertained on Election Night)
Graeme Robertson with 4 great British political dramas to keep you entertained on election night… Election fever has gripped the British people once more, with the country going to the polls to decide who will walk into Number 10. Will it be “strong and stable” leadership of the incumbent Conservative leader and u-turn master Theresa […]
Misfits getting U.S. remake from Freeform, four leads cast
The British show Misfits, about a group of young offenders who gain super powers after a freak electrical storm, is about to get the U.S. remake treatment. Per Deadline, Freeform has ordered a pilot for the remake that comes from Fake Empire’s Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. iZombie‘s Diane Ruggiero-Wright has already written the pilot and will […]
Toronto International Film Festival Review – Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (2017)
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women, 2017. Written and Directed Angela Robinson. Starring Luke Evans, Rebecca Hall, Bella Heathcote, Connie Britton, and Oliver Platt, SYNOPSIS: The true story of William Moulton Marston, the polyamorous relationship between his wife and mistress, the creation of his beloved comic book character “Wonder Woman”, and the controversy the comic […]
