Deadline is reporting that Kristen Wiig (Ghostbusters) is joining the cast of Alexander Payne’s new comedy/drama Downsizing. Wiig is taking over the lead female role in the film, after original star Reese Witherspoon (Wild, Election) had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts. She will join her Martian co-star Matt Damon in the film, which […]
Hot Rumour: Paul Feig in talks to direct Captain Marvel
UPDATE: We’ve been having a little fun this morning. Like the very best “hot rumour” sites, we made this up. Apologies. It looks like Paul Feig will soon be swapping the Ghostbusters franchise for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the director in line to helm 2019’s Captain Marvel movie. According to the ever-reliable Latino-Rumour, the Bridesmaids and Spy […]
Why a Batman v Superman R-rated cut is a good thing
Anghus Houvouras on why a Batman v Superman ‘R’ rated cut is a good thing… The ‘R’ rating has been a big topic of conversation ever since Deadpool body-slammed box office records and enthralled audiences around the globe. Suddenly the concept of violence and language in a comic book movie impacting the potential audience and […]
Michelle Monaghan joins Mark Wahlberg in Boston Marathon bombing film Patriot’s Day
True Detective star Michelle Monaghan has signed on to the cast of upcoming Boston Marathon bombing film Patriot’s Day, Entertainment Weekly has revealed. Monaghan joins the ever-expanding cast of the film, which sees Mark Wahlberg (Ted 2) in the lead as Sgt. Tommy Sanders as he teams up for a third time with director Peter Berg (Deepwater […]
R.I.P. George Kennedy (1925 – 2016)
Oscar-winning actor George Kennedy has passed away at his home in Boise, Idaho on Sunday, aged 91. Born into a show business family in 1925, Kennedy began his career in 1960 with an uncredited role in Spartacus, and made a host of movie and TV appearances in the early 60s before winning a Best Supporting […]
Nine films remain in contention for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
As the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gears up to announce the nominations for the 89th Academy Awards next month, it has been announced that nine films remain in contention for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Australia, “Tanna,” Bentley Dean, Martin Butler Canada, “It’s Only the End of the World,” Xavier […]
Blu-ray Review – Audition (1999)
Audition, 1999. Directed by Takashi Miike. Starring Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Tetsu Sawaki and Jun Kunimura. SYNOPSIS: A widower holds auditions to find a new love, only the woman he chooses isn’t quite what she appears to be. If you’ve yet to see Takashi Miike’s 1999 movie Audition then you can be damn sure you’ve […]
Movie Review – Last Girl Standing (2016)
Last Girl Standing, 2015 Written and directed by Benjamin R. Moody. Starring Akasha Villalobos, Danielle Evon Ploeger, Brian Villalobos, JD Carrera, Ryan Hamilton, Kelsey Pribilski, Laura Ray, Chris J. Knight. SYNOPSIS: She survived a brutal massacre, but lost her life. What happens to the final girl after the credits roll? Ever since Laurie Strode first […]
Ben Affleck says that The Dark Knight and Man of Steel don’t share many scenes in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Despite literally being titled Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ben Affleck has told Premiere Magazine that The Dark Knight and Last Son of Krypton actually don’t have many scenes together. “It is a continuation of Man of Steel, so I came to the world of Zack Snyder and Henry Cavill,” he said. “In fact, we didn’t share many scenes. […]
12 Days of Christmas Horror: Day 11 – Silent Night Deadly Night (1984)
Silent Night Deadly Night, 1984. Directed by Charles E. Seller Jr. Starring Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick, Toni Nero and Robert Brian Wilson. SYNOPSIS: After witnessing the brutal murder of his parents at the hands of a criminal in a Santa outfit and forced to endure a brutal upbringing at the hands of a strict Mother […]