Having pushed for it during the production of 1983’s Return of the Jedi, Harrison Ford finally got his wish to see Han Solo killed off when he returned to the Star Wars Saga for 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens.It was certainly a bold move from Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams to dispense with one […]
Kevin Smith turned down a Dogma sequel
While Kevin Smith has toyed with the idea of Clerks III and Mallrats 2 in recent years, once View Askewniverse movie he won’t be revisiting is his controversial 1999 comedy Dogma.Speaking at a Q&A at the New York Comic Con, Smith was asked whether he had any interest in a sequel, shooting down the possibility […]
Rob Liefeld praises Josh Brolin’s Cable performance in Deadpool 2
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 a […]
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 Neville possibly being […]
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 strong.Whether […]
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 decided […]
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 a […]
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 technical […]
