The Other Side of the Door, 2016. Directed by Johannes Roberts. Starring Sarah Wayne Callies, Jeremy Sisto, Sofia Rosinsky and Suchitra Pillai-Malik. SYNOPSIS: After her young son is killed in a tragic accident, a woman learns of a ritual which will bring him back to say goodbye, but when she disobeys a sacred warning, she […]
Mark Hamill says Luke Skywalker could be gay, if you want him to be
Last week J.J. Abrams spoke about diversity in the Star Wars universe, stating that he believes it is only a matter of time before a gay character is introduced to the galaxy far, far away. But according to Mark Hamill, the Saga could have had a gay character all along in Luke Skywalker – if […]
Second Opinion – Berlin Syndrome (2017)
Berlin Syndrome, 2017. Directed by Cate Shortland Starring Teresa Palmer, Max Riemelt, Lucie Aron, Matthias Habich, and Cem Tuncay. SYNOPSIS : A passionate holiday romance becomes a nightmare when an Australian photo-journalist wakes up in a Berlin apartment and find herself unable to leave… A film delivering an assured yet uncomplicated look at obsession and […]
Sundance London 2017 Review – The Big Sick (2017)
The Big Sick, 2017. Directed by Michael Showalter. Starring Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, and Bo Burnham. SYNOPSIS: A couple struggling through cultural differences in their relationship hit an even bigger obstacle when one of them is suddenly hospitalised for a prolonged period of time. A failing Asian performer, a romance jilted by […]
Movie Review – Queen of the Desert (2015)
Queen of the Desert, 2015. Written and Directed by Werner Herzog. Starring Nicole Kidman, James Franco, Damian Lewis, Robert Pattinson, Christopher Fulford, Mark Lewis Jones, Assaad Bouab, Jenny Agutter, Jay Abdo, and David Calder Synopsis: A chronicle of Gertrude Bell’s life, a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire at […]
Movie Review – Deep into the Wood (2015)
Deep into the Wood, 2015. Directed by Stefano Lodovichi. Starring Filippo Nigro, Camilla Filippi, Giovanni Vettorazzo, Teo Achille Caprio, Maria Vittoria Barrella, Luca Filippi, and Roberto Gudese. SYNOPSIS: A son goes missing at a Krampus festival, with many suspecting the boy’s father killed him. 5 years of blame and public scrutiny has torn the family apart. Emerging from the […]
Lionsgate acquires sci-fi novel The Punch Escrow
According to Deadline, Lionsgate has picked up the rights to Tal M. Klein’s debut novel, the sci-fi tale The Punch Escrow, which has been attracting much interest in Hollywood. Published by Inkshares, the official description for the novel reads: “It’s the year 2147: a time of enduring peace on Earth. The Last War ended half […]
Train to Busan director stars shooting new film Psychokinesis
Screen Daily is reporting that Yeon Sang-ho, director of the acclaimed zombie thriller Train to Busan, will commence principal photography on his next film Psychokinesis this coming Monday, April 17th. The new film is described as a black comedy and will star Ryu Seung-ryong and Shim Eun-kung, who both supplied voice work for Yeon’s Train […]
Bruce Willis to star in Death Wish remake
Deadline is reporting that Bruce Willis has signed on for the lead role of Paul Kersey in the upcoming Death Wish remake from Paramount Pictures, which is to be directed by Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado (Big Bad Wolves). Based on Brian Garfield’s 1972 novel, the first Death Wish movie was directed by Michael Winner […]
Sylvester Stallone rumoured to appear in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
It looks like Sylvester Stallone could be set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the New York Daily News spotting Sly making his way to the set of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on Friday. Stallone was seen leaving an Atlanta hotel used by the rest of the cast of the film, script […]
