Samuel Brace on mystery, resolution and the virtue of ambiguity… A mystery, a puzzle that needs solving, and the facts unknown are key ingredients to what brings us back to our favourite TV shows episode after episode. They are the factors that hold our attention as a movie plays. The fact that all the pieces […]
Spielberg Is Right, Comic Book Movies Are The New Westerns
This week, Neil Calloway agrees with Steven Spielberg about Comic Book Movies… A month or so after it began, and some might say right in time for his new film, the Tom Hanks starring Cold War espionage thriller Bridge of Spies, the debate over Steven Spielberg’s comments regarding comic book movies rumbles on. To be […]
The Expendables 4 to shoot in the fall
Back in October of last year it was reported that Nu Image and Millennium had made pre-sale distribution deals in China for the fourth instalment of The Expendables franchise, and now Randy Couture has confirmed to The Arnold Fans that filming on The Expendables 4 will get underway in the fall. At the #ArnoldSportsFestival, Randy […]
The Expendables 4 is a go
Despite the fact that the third movie underperformed at the box office, Variety is reporting that Nu Image and Millennium have given the go ahead to The Expendables 4, having made pre-sale distribution deals for China. The Expendables 4 is set to shoot in 2016 for a 2017 release, although as yet there’s no […]
Movie Review – Janey Makes a Play (2015)
Janey Makes a Play, 2015. Written and directed by Jared Callahan. SYNOPSIS: Follow 90-year-old Janey as she writes and directs her latest original, socially relevant community theatre production for her small town. Experience the creative process unfold with a cast of colorful townspeople, as they engage with the arts amidst a local economy devastated by […]
The Week in Disappointment – Avengers: Infinity War, Spectre, Fantastic Four, Inhumans, Fast & Furious 8
Anghus Houvouras with this week’s disappointments from the entertainment world… “Daniel Craig says he’d only do another Bond for the money” Does that mean you did Quantum of Solace for the artistic integrity? I love how cocky the star of Cowboys and Aliens gets when discussing another Bond film. As if 007 has prevented him […]
Movie Review – The Resurrection of Jake The Snake Roberts (2015)
The Resurrection of Jake The Snake Roberts. 2015 Directed by Steve Yu Starring Jake Roberts, Dallas Page, and Scott Hall SYNOPSIS A fallen professional wrestling superstar battles his past demons in a struggle to reclaim his life and the family that has given up on him. Wrestling for WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) seemingly would open […]
Jon Watts reveals what comics he’s reading in preparation for Spider-Man reboot
During an interview with Den of Geek, director Jon Watts (Cop Car) has been speaking about Sony and Marvel’s upcoming Spider-Man reboot, and specifically the comic book titles he’s been reading for inspiration for the latest take on the friendly neighbourhood wall-crawler. “Ultimate is great,” states Watts. “I love Ultimate. We have the freedom to pull […]
Henry Cavill and Luke Evans join the cast of Sand Castle
The cast of war drama Sand Castle has swelled this week with news from Deadline that Henry Cavill and Luke Evans have joined Nicholas Hoult (X-Men: Apocalypse) in the film. Directed by Netflix’s Narcos helmer Fernando Coimbra, Sand Castle is based on the experiences of screenwriter Chris Roessner, who was a machine gunner in Iraq around 2003 […]
Rumour: Marvel Studios scrapping Inhumans movie
Yesterday it was announced that Marvel Studios had rejigged some of its Phase Three plans, adding Ant-Man and the Wasp as well as three as-yet-unrevealed titles, as well as shifting release dates for Black Panther and Captain Marvel. Now a rumour has emerged regarding another Phase Three movie, with Bleeding Cool suggesting that the studio […]
