A Most Violent Year, 2015 Directed by J.C. Chandor. Starring Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Albert Brooks, Christopher Abbott, Jerry Adler and Matthew Maher. SYNOPSIS: An immigrant New York businessman tries to expand his company’s fortunes despite setbacks from rival firms, criminal gangs and an investigation from the District Attorney. Set in New York […]
The Callow Way – Why Cannes Still Matters
This week Neil Calloway looks at what winning the Palme d’Or can do to your box office… So we are in the middle of the Cannes Film Festival, and it’s easy to dismiss it as a two-week publicity vehicle for beautiful actresses to get photographed next to middle-aged European film directors on the Croisette, or […]
Blu-ray Review – A.W.O.L. (1990)
A.W.O.L., 1990. Directed by Sheldon Lettich. Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harrison Page, Deborah Rennard, Brian Thompson, Lisa Pelikan, Ashley Johnson, Abdel Qissi and Eric Karson. SYNOPSIS: A French Foreign Legion deserter takes to street fighting to help pay his murdered brother’s wife’s debts whilst trying to avoid capture. Sandwiched between the classic Kickboxer and the largely under-appreciated […]
Avengers: Age of Ultron, Sexism and Hollywood
Anthony Stokes on Avengers: Age of Ultron, Sexism and Hollywood… Like many, I feel as though Hollywood has a major diversity problem, with the status quo being handsome white males. Look no further than Avengers: Age of Ultron as an example. Marvel Studios has been trying to diversify the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the limited […]
Anna Kendrick reboots Indiana Jones for Red Nose Day
In celebration of Red Nose Day, Pitch Perfect 2 star Anna Kendrick has donned the bullwhip and fedora to headline a new female-led reboot of the Indiana Jones franchise, and you can watch the sketch right here… https://youtu.be/lnjqFhWMBKQ Kendrick can currently be seen on the big screen in Pitch Perfect 2, and you can read […]
Jay Baruchel to make directorial debut with Goon sequel
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Jay Baruchel (This Is the End, Man Seeking Woman) has signed on to make his directorial debut with a sequel to the cult 2011 hockey comedy Goon. The film – entitled Goon: Last of the Enforcers will see Seann William Scott back as Doug ‘The Thud’ Glatt, with Baruchel […]
Matthew McConaughey passes on villain role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Following on from yesterday’s news that Pom Klementieff (Oldboy) is set for a “key role” in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Variety is reporting that Matthew McConaughey (Interstellar) has passed on the part of the main villain for the superhero sequel. The search for the role continues, and is expected to be filled in […]
Matthew McConaughey has “circled” Marvel and DC movies
Prior to the Cannes premiere of his latest film The Sea of Trees – which was met with a “chorus of boos” – Matthew McConaughey was asked by Variety if he’d ever considered starring in a superhero movie, with the Oscar winner revealing that he’s “circled” some scripts for both Marvel and DC projects. “I’ve […]
Mad Max: Fury Road – Not Exactly Reinventing the Wheel
Anghus Houvouras on Mad Max: Fury Road… Hyperbole. It’s the designer drug of choice for the cinema fanboys online, still clinging to the idea that there are only masterpieces and unmitigated disasters. Keep this in mind as we discuss George Miller’s wildly praised new blockbuster. Mad Max: Fury Road has been this strange piece of […]
Nicolas Cage and Mike Figgis to re-team for Exit 147
Variety has reported the news that Leaving Las Vegas star Nicolas Cage and director Mike Figgis are set to re-team two decades later for Exit 147, which is scripted by Travis Milloy (Pandorum) and will see see Cage star as a policeman with a “warped sense of justice.” So far, so Cage. “This is the […]
