Earlier this month Arrow star Stephen Amell shared a mysterious teaser for a sci-fi project called Code 8, which he’s produced alongside his cousin Robbie Amell, who also stars. Well, it turns out the trailer was for a short film, which has been produced as proof of concept for a full-length feature set to film […]
Review – Raiders of the Lost Ark Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Sean Wilson reviews the live concert performance of John Williams’ classic, Oscar-nominated score for Raiders of the Lost Ark… Few live music experiences are more visceral than a symphony orchestra – and they didn’t come more electrifying than the sensational performance of John Williams’ seminal Raiders of the Lost Ark score at London’s Royal Albert […]
Countdown to Batman v Superman: Should Batman Kill?
Anghus Houvouras on whether Batman should kill… Short answer: absolutely. I can’t think of a comic book character whose life has been more adversely affected by his perfectly tuned moral compass. Batman doesn’t kill. At least, he doesn’t anymore. The original Batman created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger carried a gun and seemed to […]
Star Trek Beyond adds Shohreh Aghdashloo for reshoots
The third installment in the rebooted Star Trek film series, Star Trek Beyond, will be adding actress Shohreh Aghdashloo to its cast, as the film undergoes reshoots next week. Aghdashloo is reportedly on board to play the High Command of the Federation, a role that seems to suggest that Star Trek Beyond won’t quite be entirely Earth-free, as many fans have […]
Danny Boyle announces that filming is underway on Trainspotting 2
Having been given the green light back in December, Danny Boyle has now announced that filming is underway on Trainspotting 2, the long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 cult classic. “We’re up in Scotland filming Trainspotting 2 just now,” writes Boyle on Facebook. “I think what I love most about what I do is the variety, […]
Movie Review – The Brothers Grimsby (2016)
The Brothers Grimsby (aka Grimsby), 2016. Directed by Louis Leterrier. Starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong, Rebel Wilson, Penélope Cruz, Isla Fisher, Gabourey Sidibe, Scott Adkins, Barkhad Abdi, Annabelle Wallis, and Ian McShane. SYNOPSIS: A football hooligan tracks down his long-lost brother, a spy for MI6, and they end up on the run from a […]
Harry Styles and Fionn Whitehead join Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk
Variety is reporting that One Direction singer Harry Styles has signed on for a role in Christopher Nolan’s World War II action adventure Dunkirk, having impressed Nolan and his wife and producing partner Emma Thomas during an extensive casting search. Dunkirk will mark Styles’ first feature film role, having passed on the opportunity to appear […]
Sylvester Stallone’s role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 possibly revealed
Just a few days ago, Rocky and Rambo actor Sylvester Stallone was photographed on his way to the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 set with a copy of the film’s script in his hand, which started rumours that he may have a role in the upcoming superhero blockbuster. While Marvel Studios still hasn’t confirmed whether or not Stallone is an official cast […]
Movie Review – Emelie (2016)
Emelie, 2016. Directed by Michael Thelin. Starring Sarah Bolger, Joshua Rush, Carly Adams, Thomas Bair, Chris Beetem, and Susan Pourfar. SYNOPSIS: A couple’s replacement babysitter turns out to be more than they bargained for when she subjects their kids to a series of twisted activities. Early on, Anna/Emelie (all you really need to know is […]
Ernie Hudson to headline The Family Business
Deadline is reporting that Ghostbusters star Ernie Hudson has signed on to headline The Family Business, an adaptation of New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber’s novel. Also featuring in the cast are Armand Assante (American Gangster), Nick Turturro (The Longest Yard, NYPD Blue), Emilio Rivera (Sons of Anarchy), Miguel Nunez (Scooby-Doo), Clifton Powell (Ray) […]
