Messi, 2014. Directed by Alex de la Iglesia. Starrng Johan Cruyff, Andres Iniesta, Diego Armando Maradona, Javier Mascherano, and Gerard Pique. SYNOPSIS: Through a series of informal conversations, archival footage, and reenactments, this film chronicles the rise and the making of the football legend Lionel Messi. Last year saw the release of the intimate documentary […]
SDCC: Grant Gustin shares his thoughts on Ezra Miller’s Flash costume for Justice League
Although he featured briefly in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, yesterday’s DC Extended Universe panel at Comic-Con gave us our first real look at Ezra Miller’s Barry Allen suited up as The Flash with the release of a promo image and first teaser trailer for Justice League. Miller’s Flash costume is very different from […]
SDCC: James Gunn comments on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Comic-Con reveals
Yesterday director James Gunn and the cast of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 took to the stage in Hall H of the San Diego Comic-Con to showcase some footage from next year’s Marvel sequel [read a description here], as well as revealing some pretty major details about the film – not least the identity of […]
Movie Review – Star Trek Beyond (2016)
Star Trek Beyond, 2016. Directed by Justin Lin. Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Idris Elba, Sofia Boutella, John Cho and Anton Yelchin. SYNOPSIS: The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a new ruthless enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands […]
Second Opinion – Lights Out (2016)
Lights Out 2016. Directed by David F. Sandberg. Starring Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman, Alexander DiPersia, Billy Burke, Alicia Vela Bailey, and Maria Bello. SYNOPSIS: When her little brother, Martin, experiences the same events that once tested her sanity, Rebecca works to unlock the truth behind the terror, which brings her face to face with an […]
Movie Review – The BFG (2016)
The BFG, 2016. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Starring Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall and Bill Hader. SYNOPSIS: A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, […]
Movie Review – Born to Be Blue (2015)
Born to Be Blue. 2015. Directed by Robert Budreau Starring Ethan Hawke, Carmen Ejogo, Callum Keith Rennie and Kevin Hanchard SYNOPSIS: A period biopic – which openly takes liberties with the truth – on jazz musician Chet Baker’s addictions, love affairs and struggles with creativity. There’s a moment in Born to Be Blue when […]
Movie Review – The Perfect Husband (2014)
The Perfect Husband, 2014. Directed by Lucas Pavetto. Starring Gabriella Wright, Bret Roberts, Tania Bambaci, Carl Wharton, Philippe Reinhardt, and Daniel Vivian. SYNOPSIS: A young married couple attempt to recover from a past trauma by taking a weekend trip away to a remote cabin but it seems that they cannot escape the demons of the past […]
SDCC: Brie Larson confirmed as Captain Marvel, logo unveiled
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has officially found its Captain Marvel in Room star and Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson. While the news, which was announced at San Diego Comic-Con, shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise, considering how Larson has been the frontrunner for the role since early June, she’s undoubtedly a welcome addition to […]
SDCC: Vulture confirmed for Spider-Man: Homecoming, footage description
Never-before-seen footage from Spider-Man: Homecoming was screened to the crowd attending the Marvel Studios San Diego Comic-Con panel in Hall H, and, as has been assumed for weeks, it reportedly confirms that The Vulture will indeed be one of the film’s villains. Comicbook.com writer Lucas Siegel provided a description of the footage… Bad Reputation plays, and shots […]
