Wonder Woman has been an enormous critical and commercial success for Warner Bros., the DC Extended Universe, superhero movies, and indeed female-led movies in general. However, one person who hasn’t been enamoured by its reception is James Cameron, with the filmmaker calling it a “step backwards” for the portrayal of females in film. “All of […]
Is the Multiverse the ultimate solution to narrative issues?
George Chrysostomou on the multiverse… The DC TV shows that can be found on The CW are unique for one very specific reason. Although it is rare for TV shows to crossover, there is an element to these superhero stories that is heavily relied upon to move the narrative forward, offering solutions to new characters, […]
Movie Review – Savage Dog (2017)
Savage Dog, 2017. Written and directed Jesse V. Johnson. Starring Scott Adkins, Marko Zaror, Cung Le, Juju Chan, Vladimir Kulich, and Keith David. SYNOPSIS: A story set in Indochina in 1959, a land beyond rule and a time without mercy and the birth of a legend. Scott Adkins is busy these days. He seems to […]
Two new promotional posters for Marvel’s Black Panther
Two promo posters for the upcoming Marvel solo movie Black Panther have been spotted at a Lexus event, showcasing T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o), Okoye (Danai Gurira), and Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan); take a look below via @GeeksOfColor… SEE ALSO: Watch the trailer for Black Panther here Here at the Black Panther x Lexus event! […]
Ben Affleck departs Triple Frontier to focus on “wellness and family”
Netlflix’s film Triple Frontier has been hit with yet another setback as Deadline reports that Ben Affleck has dropped out of the film to focus on his “wellness and family”. He and his brother Casey Affleck were being courted for the film’s two lead roles back in May. The film has been struggling with development for several […]
Downton Abbey movie to go into production in 2018
Back in January of this year, Julian Fellowes revealed that he’s been working on a script for a Downton Abbey movie, and that while it was yet to receive the green light, he expected that it could move forward. Well, it seems that is now looking very likely, as NBCUniversal International Studios president Michael Edelstein […]
Amazon acquires Linda Tripp / Monica Lewinsky drama
Deadline is reporting that Amazon Studios has snapped up the rights to Flint Wainess’ Black List script Linda and Monica, which deals with the friendship between Linda Tripp and Monica Lewinsky, which imploded when it led to the revelation of the relationship between White House intern Lewinsky and President Bill Clinton. The film will explore […]
Jude Law talks Dumbledore role and sexuality
Earlier this month it was announced that Jude Law is joining J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World to play the young Albus Dumbledore in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2, and the actor has been chatting to the BBC about getting the opportunity to portray the iconic wizard. “Excited. Only Excited, by the whole prospect. Yeah, […]
David Mackenzie, Chris Pine and Ben Foster to reunite for Outlaw King
According to Deadline, Netflix is looking to reunite David Mackenzie, director of the Best Picture-nominated Hell or High Water, with his two stars Chris Pine and Ben Foster for Outlaw King, an epic period drama based around the Scottish king Robert the Bruce. The project has been written by Bash Doran (The Looming Tower) and […]
Clint Eastwood to direct The 15:17 To Paris
Clint Eastwood has decided on his next directorial effort, with Deadline reporting that he’s set to helm an adaptation of The 15:17 To Paris: The True Story Of A Terrorist, A Train, And Three American Heroes. The film will tell the true story of Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone, three American friends who […]
