The Hippopotamus, 2017 Directed by John Jencks. Starring Roger Allam, Fiona Shaw, Tim McInnerny, Emily Berrington, Geraldine Somerville, and Matthew Modine. SYNOPSIS: Ted Wallace, a washed up, alcoholic theatre critic, is recruited by his estranged god-daughter to establish if a miracle has occurred at the ancestral home of his oldest friend, leading him on […]
Exclusive Interview: Director D.J. Caruso on xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Anghus Houvouras chats with xXx: Return of Xander Cage director D.J. Caruso… xXx: Return of Xander Cage is a movie that surpassed my expectations when it was released earlier this year. Like many, there was an ounce or two of skepticism after Revolution dusted off the franchise from the early 2000’s which launched with an […]
Exclusive: Rupert Gregson-Williams on composing the Wonder Woman score
We’re just a couple of days away from the release of Wonder Woman, the fourth instalment of the DC Extended Universe (and by all accounts the best). Ahead of its opening, Flickering Myth’s Sean Wilson caught up with composer Rupert Gregson-Williams, who discussed his work on the film, and his approach to crafting the score […]
70th Cannes Film Festival Review – The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) (2017)
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected), 2017.Directed by Noah Baumbach. Starring: Adam Sandler, Dustin Hoffman, Ben Stiller, Emma Thompson, Elizabeth Marvel, and Grace Van Patten.SYNOPSIS:The estranged, middle-aged children of a New York artist reconnect with each other in the wake of their father’s illness.After a spate of juvenile comedies, Adam Sandler has found a nurturing guide […]
Teaser trailer for The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) starring Adam Sandler and Ben Stiller
Netflix has debuted a teaser trailer for writer-director Noah Baumbach’s critically-acclaimed comedy drama The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected). The film features a cast that includes Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Elizabeth Marvel, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Grace Van Patten, Adam Driver, Candice Bergen, Judd Hirsch, and Rebecca Miller; watch it below…SEE ALSO: Read our review […]
Wonder Woman earns 96% on Rotten Tomatoes; critics say it’s the best DC movie since The Dark Knight
Confirming the positive response from the lift of the social media embargo, critics are putting Wonder Woman up on a pedestal and giving it some of the best reviews a DC movie has seen since The Dark Knight.As of writing, Wonder Woman is perched high on review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes at a 96% approval rating, having only […]
Roland Emmerich to direct WWII movie Midway
Director Roland Emmerich is to step behind the camera for a World War II movie entitled Midway. Investment for the project comes via China’s Bona Film Group with the movie being announced on Tuesday at the Cannes Film Festival. Bona Film Group, who recently provided funding for Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant, will retain the worldwide distribution […]
UPDATE: Elizabeth Banks’ Charlie’s Angels reboot gets 2019 release date, Janelle Monae wanted for role
The Elizabeth Banks’ helmed reboot of Charlie’s Angels has received a 2019 release date from its studio. Sony Pictures, who are behind the reboot of the 70s television show, have now put a June 7th, 2019 release date on their long talked about project which is set to be directed by Elizabeth Banks. Banks will […]
Movie Review – Detour (2016)
Detour, 2016.Directed by Christopher Smith. Starring Tye Sheridan, Bel Powley, Emory Cohen, John Lynch and Stephen Moyer.SYNOPSIS:Law student Harper’s mother is in hospital in a coma and he blames his stepfather, Vincent. He’s not coping well with the situation, seeking consolation in drink. After one especially heavy night, he awakes to find local bad boy, […]
Rumour: Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall wanted for Jasmine role in Aladdin
Now, this one comes by way of the British tabloid The Sun, so could well be a complete fabrication, but the newspaper is reporting that Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall is wanted for the role of Princess Jasmine in Disney and director Guy Ritchie’s live-action Aladdin movie.“Jasmine is Jade‘s perfect role, so she’s delighted to have […]
