Marvel Studios came under fire this year for its casting on Doctor Strange, receiving criticism in some quarters for the “whitewashing” of The Ancient One, with Tilda Swinton set to portray a character generally depicted as an elderly Asian male. Swinton has previously shared her thoughts on the controversy, and now director Scott Derrickson has weighed in during […]
Movie Review – Blair Witch (2016)
Blair Witch, 2016. Directed by Adam Wingard. Starring James Allen McCune, Valorie Curry, Callie Hernandez, Brandon Scott, Wes Robinson and Corbin Reid. SYNOPSIS: A group of college students venture into the Black Hills Forest in Maryland to unravel the mystery of the legendary Blair Witch. Admittedly, 17 years ago The Blair Witch Project was revolutionary […]
Kurt Russell talks Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and its “complex story”
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 will be introducing a number of new faces when it hits cinemas this coming May, not least Kurt Russell as Star-Lord’s father, Ego the Living Planet. During an interview with Collider to promote the upcoming release of his new film Deepwater Horizon, Russell has shared a few words about joining the sequel, as […]
Dan Payne to play young Obsidian in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
Last month it was announced that Lance Henriksen is set to play the Justice Society of America member Obsidian in the second season of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow; however, it seems the team will first encounter a younger version of the character, with TV Line reporting that Dan Payne (Good Witch) has secured the role. […]
Interview with Simon Barrett, screenwriter of Blair Witch
Flickering Myth’s Mark Bartlett chats with screenwriter Simon Barrett about Blair Witch… Director Adam Wingard’s surprise sequel Blair Witch is terrifying and something of a rebirth for the found footage format. It’s a welcome surprise and an excellent continuation of the lore established in the original Blair Witch Project. In this interview, writer Simon Barrett […]
Alan Ritchson says he’s playing Shazam in the DC movie
We’ve known for a long while now that Dwayne Johnson will be portraying Black Adam in Warner Bros.’ Shazam! movie, but as yet there’s been no word on casting for the superhero alter-ego of Billy Batson. However, Alan Ritchson – who played the DC hero Aquaman on Smallville – may have revealed that he’s secured the […]
Henry Cavill’s manager confirms Man of Steel sequel
A sequel to Man of Steel has been rumoured ever since it was announced that Zack Snyder had decided to introduce The Dark Knight into the mix for the follow-up to his 2013 franchise reboot, with a report last month suggesting that Warner Bros. was now in “active development” on another Superman solo movie. Well, […]
Movie Review – The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years (2016)
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years, 2016. Directed by Ron Howard. Starring Ron Howard, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon (archive footage) and George Harrison (archive footage). SYNOPSIS: Documentary about the Fab Four’s early years performing at sold-out venues around the world. The only other official documentary that’s ever been made […]
TIFF 2016 Review – All I See Is You (2016)
All I See Is You, 2016. Directed by Marc Forster. Starring Blake Lively, Jason Clarke, Ahna O’Reilly, Miguel Fernandez, Danny Huston and Yvonne Strahovski. SYNOPSIS: A blind woman’s relationship with her husband changes when she regains her sight and discovers disturbing details about themselves. Ever since last year’s Age of Adeline, Blake Lively has had […]
Michael Giacchino replaces Alexandre Desplat as composer on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
It looks like the extensive reshoots on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has led to scheduling conflicts for composer Alexandre Desplat, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that the Oscar-winner is no longer available to score the film. Stepping in as Desplat’s replacement is another Academy Award-winner in Michael Giacchino, who has worked extensively with […]
