Anghus Houvouras on art or the artist… “It’s the art, not the artist” I remember hearing that phrase first used in defense of Roman Polanski, who is probably the most famous child rapist ever to receive an Oscar. Sorry… alleged child rapist. I haven’t watched a Polanski film since I first learned the heinous details […]
Next two Avengers movies will mark an end and a new beginning for the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Fresh from Captain America: Civil War, directors Joe and Anthony Russo are presently hard at work developing Avengers: Infinity War and its now-untitled sequel, which will bring the curtain down on Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The two-part epic is set to serve as a culmination of everything we’ve been building towards from […]
Mission: Impossible 6 to go up against Aquaman with July 2018 release date
Paramount Pictures has announced that Mission: Impossible 6 is set to go head-to-head with Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Aquaman, with the studio setting a July 28th 2017 release date for the latest instalment of the Tom Cruise spy series. Mission: Impossible 6 will see Cruise once again reprising the role of Ethan Hunt, while […]
Why Liking Bad Films Means You’re Smarter Than Average
If you’re constantly getting abuse from your friends about your taste in films, Neil Calloway says help may be at hand from a recent study… In what appears to be the cinematic equivalent of those studies that receive an inordinate amount of publicity when they trumpet the fact that gorging yourself on chocolate and red […]
Stop Hiding Behind Canon: Mary Jane, Zendaya and Why Colourblind Casting Is Needed
Henry Bevan on Mary Jane Watson, Zendaya and why colourblind casting is needed… Shhhh. Listen closely and you can hear them. They’re sitting in a dark room, hiding behind their keyboards spewing racist bile claiming it’s all about “respecting” the source material. That’s what the angry do nowadays. It seems with every hint of a […]
Pre-production halted on Mission: Impossible 6 due to contractual disputes
According to Deadline, Paramount Pictures has halted early pre-production on M:I 6 Mission Impossible due to contractual disputes. The site suggests two possible reasons for the dispute: that Paramount wants Cruise and the rest of the film’s producers from Bad Robot and Skydance to trim their fees, or that Cruise is looking to exceed his […]
Vin Diesel confirms Guardians of the Galaxy for Avengers: Infinity War as Joe Russo explains Avengers 4 title change
It’s something we’ve all suspected, and now it seems that Vin Diesel has let the cat out of the bag, seemingly confirming that the Guardians of the Galaxy will be appearing alongside Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in Avengers: Infinity War. “Now, the Guardians will be included in Avengers: Infinity War and that’s incredibly exciting,” said Diesel […]
DVD Review – The Killings of Tony Blair (2016)
The Killings of Tony Blair, 2016. Directed by Sanne van den Bergh and Greg Ward. Featuring George Galloway, Stephen Fry, Noam Chomsky, Clare Short, Lauren Booth, Ken Livingstone and Will Self. SYNOPSIS: George Galloway presents a feature documentary examining the prime-ministerial career of Tony Blair and his business activities since leaving office. For many people […]
Movie Review – She Who Must Burn (2015)
She Who Must Burn, 2015. Directed by Larry Kent. Starring Sarah Smyth, Shane Twerdun, Missy Cross, James Wilson and Jim Francis. SYNOPSIS: Angela (Sarah Smyth) sets up her own home medical clinic, after her previous Planned Parenthood doctor colleague was shot to death by anti-abortion protester Abraham Baarker (James Wilson). This puts her directly in […]
Exclusive Interview: Noel Clarke on Brotherhood
Alex Moreland chats with Noel Clarke about his new film Brotherhood… Could you tell us a little bit about the development of these movies, and what inspired you in terms of their original conception? Would you say they’re quite personal to you? I grew up in that area, in West London; the first film was […]