George Chrysostomou on original screenplays vs. franchises… After watching Edgar Wright’s critically and commercially successful Baby Driver, it struck me that this was the first movie I had watched in a while that was not only imaginative and unique, but was not based on any source material such as a novel or comic series, not a […]
Movie Review – The Mercy (2018)
The Mercy, 2018. Directed by James Marsh. Starring Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz, David Thewlis, Ken Stott, and Mark Gatiss. SYNOPSIS: When amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst (Colin Firth) decides that there must be more to life than failed entrepreneurial endeavors, he sets out on a solo mission to circumnavigate the globe, against the wishes of his […]
Poster, trailer and images for British crime thriller Tango One
Ahead of its home entertainment release next month, a new trailer, poster and batch of images have arrived online for the upcoming British crime thriller Tango One. Based on Stephen Leather’s novel of the same name, the film is directed by Sacha Bennett and features a cast that includes Vincent Regan, Sophie Colquhoun, Joseph Millson, Calum MacNab, and […]
Toby Kebbell to play Everton legend Dixie Dean in feature film biopic
Variety is reporting that Toby Kebbell is set to take on the role of legendary Everton and England footballer William Ralph ‘Dixie’ Dean in a biopic which is set to begin filming later this year. According tot he site, the movie will focus on his career – which included 349 goals in 399 games for […]
Super Bowl TV spot for A Quiet Place starring Emily Blunt and John Krasinski
During last night’s Super Bowl, Paramount Pictures debuted a new TV spot for John Krasinki’s upcoming thriller A Quiet Place, which stars Krasinski alongside Emily Blunt, Noah Jupe and Millicent Simmonds; watch it here… SEE ALSO: First trailer for A Quiet Place starring John Krasinski and Emily Blunt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zld_sQPL1Mk If they can’t hear you, they can’t hunt […]
Watch the Super Bowl TV spot for Red Sparrow starring Jennifer Lawrence
The Super Bowl commercials continue to drop on this frenzied 24 hours for film fans, and this time it’s the turn of Jennifer Lawrence Russian spy thriller Red Sparrow, which you can watch here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DutobZ04m_E When she suffers a career-ending injury, Dominika and her mother are facing a bleak and uncertain future. That is why […]
Solo: A Star Wars Story Super Bowl teaser finally gives us a glimpse at the spin-off
Finally, after production turmoil that would take up a Star Wars opening credits-sized scrawl of text, we get a glimpse at Solo: A Star Wars Story via this Super Bowl TV spot. Even more promising is the tease that we’ll get the full trailer tomorrow! There’s not much to go on, but we do get […]
Poster and trailer for Submission starring Addison Timlin, Stanley Tucci and Kyra Sedgwick
Ahead of its limited release next month, a poster and trailer have arrived online for the upcoming drama Submission. Written and directed by Richard Levine, the film is based on Francine Prose’s novel Blue Angel and features a cast that includes Addison Timlin, Stanley Tucci, Kyra Sedgwick, and Janeane Garofalo; take a look below… “Ted […]
Luc Besson in talks for multi-picture deal with Netflix
Variety is reporting that Netflix is currently in talks with Luc Besson’s EuropaCorp, with the streaming service looking to sign a deal with the French filmmaker to have him produce and direct a number of movies over the next few years. According to the site, the deal would encompass a number of Netflix Original movies, […]
Elisabeth Moss reteams with Alex Ross Perry for Her Smell
Deadline is reporting that Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale) is reteaming with her Queen of Earth director Alex Ross Perry for Her Smell. The film will see Moss as Becky Something, “a maniacally destructive punk rock star who pushes her relationships with bandmates, family and followers to the limit as […]
