It seems that Jurassic World – and future Star Wars: Episode IX – helmer Colin Trevorrow has caused a bit of controversy on Twitter with his comments about gender imbalance with regards to the opportunities afford to both male and female directors in Hollywood. Asked about the criticism that studios are offering untested male directors […]
Warner Bros. developing Dante’s Inferno movie
Deadline has revealed that Warner Bros. has snapped up the rights to Dante’s Inferno, a pitch from screenwriter Dwain Worrell which is based upon the legendary poem by Dante Alighieri. One of three parts of Dante’s Divine Comedy, Inferno follows the hero Dante as he descends through the nine circles of hell – Limbo, Lust, […]
The Uncharted movie has been dropped from Sony’s release schedule
In some news that should surprise no one in particular, the big screen version of Uncharted has been dropped from Sony’s release schedule according to ComingSoon. The movie was set for release in June 30th 2017, but with only a screenwriter in place it seemed highly unlikely they’d reach that target. Joe Carnahan, who is […]
Movie Review – Pyewacket (2017)
Pyewacket, 2017. Directed by Adam MacDonald. Starring Nicole Munoz, Laurie Holden, Chloe Rose and Eric Osborne. SYNOPSIS: After the death of her father, teenager Leah becomes fascinated by the occult but her relationship with her mother becomes strained. She is increasingly resentful when her mother decides they need a fresh start in a new home […]
Jessica Chastain wants to play Beverly in It: Chapter 2
Jessica Chastain is on many people’s It: Chapter 2 grown-up Losers Club wish-list, and it appears that the actress is equally keen to play the grown-up Beverly Marsh in the blockbuster horror sequel. Speaking to Screenrant, Chastain said “Well, I love Andy and Barbara. I worked with them on Andy’s directorial debut, you know, his […]
Exclusive interview with British actress Nita Mistry
Senior Writer Scott J. Davis chats to British actress Nita Mistry about her career, her new projects and her recent signing with Bohemia Group…. Thank you for taking the time to speak to me for Flickering Myth and congratulations on all your successes! SJD: I understand you went to drama school at Mountview. How was […]
Jennifer Jason Leigh in talks for Alex Garland’s Annihilation
Ex Machina writer-director Alex Garland may soon add another lead to his upcoming sci-fi film Anihilation, Jennifer Jason Leigh, hot off a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award nomination, would join a female-centric cast made up of Natalie Portman, Gina Rodriguez and Tessa Thompson. The film will be based upon the novel by Jeff VanderMeer and […]
Sith Out of Luck: The Failure of ‘Force Friday’
Anghus Houvouras on Force Friday… The minute I heard the words “Force Friday”, I knew we were in trouble. When I say ‘we’, I mean ‘society’. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is arriving in theaters this holiday season, and unlike the first film you will not have to wait months to get your hands on […]
Christian Bale to reunite with Michael Mann for Enzo Ferrari biopic
According to Deadline, Christian Bale is in talks to star in Ferrari, an upcoming biopic of the famed Italian car maker. The film, tentatively titled Ferrari, would reunite Bale with Public Enemies director Michael Mann, and will “follow the rise of the Ferrari as a luxury vehicle in the 1950s.” Ferrari is currently without a […]
Interview: David Spaltro Talks In The Dark
David Opie sits down with director David Spaltro to talk about his new horror movie In the Dark… David Opie: Hi David. Thanks for talking to us at Flickering Myth. In the Dark is a great indie horror, something’s that all too rare these days. What inspired you to make a horror film for your […]