A few days ago a shortlist of directors emerged for Marvel’s first female-headlined superhero movie Captain Marvel, and now it seems we may have an additional name, with Jeff Sneider stating on Meet the Movie Press that Electrick Children helmer Rebecca Thomas is also in contention. Thomas has two high-profile gigs on her upcoming slate, […]
Captain Marvel director shortlist revealed
With Brie Larson on board as Carol Danvers, Marvel is now turning its eye to directors for 2018’s Captain Marvel movie, and it seems the studio has identified three candidates to take the reins. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Niki Caro (Whale Rider), Lesli Linka Glatter (Ray Donovan) and Lorene Scafaria (Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist) […]
Captain Marvel movie will revamp Carol Danvers’ origin to avoid Green Lantern comparisons
During an appearance on the Any Time with Vin Forte Podcast, Guardians of the Galaxy screenwriter Nicole Perlman has been chatting about her next foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Brie Larson-headlined Captain Marvel (which she’s co-writing with Inside Out’s Meg LeFauve). Although she wasn’t giving much away, Perlman did reveal that the 2019 […]
Movie Review – Don’t Breathe (2016)
Don’t Breathe, 2016. Directed by Fede Alvarez. Starring Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto and Stephen Lang. SYNOPSIS: A trio of reckless thieves breaks into the house of a wealthy blind man, thinking they’ll get away with the perfect heist. They’re wrong. Sometimes the most simple premise yields the most unforgettable and most entertaining results, […]
The Most Disappointing: The State of Modern Film Criticism
Anghus Houvouras on the state of modern film criticism… If you spend any time on the internet, you’ve probably come across any number of stories about the incredibly negative age of media we currently waft through on a daily basis. The perception being that our current worldview is nihilistic to a fault and that even […]
Movie Review – Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, 2016. Directed by Edward Zwick Starring Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge, Danika Yarosh, Patrick Heusinger, Holt McCallany, Robert Catrini, Madalyn Horche and Robert Knepper. SYNOPSIS: Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name. On the run as a fugitive from […]
Suicide Squad overtakes Man of Steel at the worldwide box office
It may have suffered a torrid time from critics, but audiences have certainly flocked to Suicide Squad, with the film overtaking fellow DC Extended Universe release Man of Steel at the worldwide box office this weekend. The David Ayer-directed DC supervillain team-up has pushed its worldwide gross to $672.9 million – compared to the $668 million grossed […]
Suicide Squad crosses the half billion mark at the global box office
It may not have impressed critics, but Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad is certainly proving to be a big hit with audiences; the film smashed the August domestic opening record, and has now surpassed the half billion dollar mark at the box office, with the DC supervillain team-up hitting $509 million around the globe in just […]
Rumour: Black Manta to appear as the main villain in Aquaman movie
According to The Wrap, Jason Momoa’s Aquaman is set to face off against his arch-enemy Black Manta in the King of Atlantis’ 2018 solo movie. Warner Bros. has declined to comment on the report, but it certainly wouldn’t be a surprise to see the character as the main villain given Aquaman’s rather thin roster of […]
Riz Ahmed discusses his character Bodhi Rook in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
With a new trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story set to arrive on Thursday [watch a teaser here], Riz Ahmed has been speaking to Entertainment Weekly about his character Bodhi Rook, a former Imperial pilot who has defected to the Rebellion. “A character like Bodhi is not born into the life of a […]
