Son of a Gun, 2014.Directed by Julius Avery. Starring Ewan McGregor, Brenton Thwaites, Alicia Vikander, Jacek Koman, Matt Nable, Tom Budge and Nash Edgerton.SYNOPSIS:JR busts out of prison with Brendan Lynch, Australia’s most notorious criminal, and joins Lynch’s gang for a gold heist that soon pits the two men against one another.Sound the alarm; it’s […]
Blu-ray Review – Thief (1981)
Thief, 1981.Written and Directed by Michael Mann. Starring James Caan, Tuesday Weld, James Belushi, Willie Nelson, Dennis Farina, William Petersen and Robert Prosky.SYNOPSIS:A professional safecracker’s plan for going straight spirals out-of-control when he becomes indebted to a crime boss.The limited Blu-ray slipcase edition of Michael Mann’s theatrical film début Thief (1981) comprises a whole host of insightful […]
Pirates of the Caribbean 5 adds three to its cast
Last week we learned that Kaya Scodelario was set for the female lead in the fifth instalment of the Pirates of the Caribbean series, and now Variety is reporting three new additions to the movie.Adam Brown (The Hobbit), Delroy Atkinson (Still Crazy) and Danny Kirrane (Automata) have all laned roles in the movie, which is […]
Nicolas Cage praises Hayden Christensen’s “superb” performance as Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequels
Among the many criticisms levied towards George Lucas’ Star Wars Prequel Trilogy is the depiction of Anakin Skywalker, and Hayden Christensen’s portrayal (a.k.a. Mannequin Skywalker) has certainly come in for plenty of stick over the years.However, it seems Christensen’s Outcast co-star Nicolas Cage is a fan of his work as the future Dark Lord of […]
Movie Review – Inherent Vice (2014)
Inherent Vice, 2014.Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Katherine Waterston, Owen Wilson, Benicio Del Toro, Eric Roberts, Reese Witherspoon, Michael Kenneth Williams, Jena Malone, and Martin Short.SYNOPSIS:In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles detective Larry “Doc” Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.Reviewer’s note: I have no interest in describing the plot […]
New rumours about Warner Bros.’ Legion of Superheroes movie
Back in September last year, there were some rumours that Warner Bros. were working towards a movie based on Legion of Superheroes and now today some new details have come to light. Maybe.According to Bleeding Cool, Warner Bros. are looking to push Legion of Superheroes forward due to the massive success of Guardians of the […]
Chadwick Boseman talks Black Panther, says they’re in a “brainstorming phase”
Black Panther is set to make his big screen debut next year in Captain America: Civil War and the man playing him, Chadwick Boseman, has spoken out about the development of his character.“I think right now, it’s just going through the possibilities of what he can do,” Boseman teased to CBR when asked for specifics. […]
Ryan Reynolds talks Green Lantern regrets and Deadpool leaked footage
If there has been one man pushing for a Deadpool movie for the last few years, it’s Ryan Reynolds. Having played a version of the character in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (a very unfaithful version it should be said), Reynolds has been an advocate of a “proper” movie and next year, his wish will be granted. […]
David Ayer tweets “tools” picture for Suicide Squad
The team may still be a man down, but that’s not stopping David Ayer having some fun with pre-production of his upcoming DC Cinematic Universe movie Suicide Squad, which is set to start principle photography in April.On his Twitter feed, Ayer showed off the tools for his team with the simple tag, “tools. #skwad”. Check […]
Jonathan Liebesman to direct Transformers 5? Quintessons, Ultra Magnus and Cyclonus to appear?
Get your salt at the ready, because it’s time to take this bit of news with a pinch of it.According to websites Enstarz and Crossmap, Michael Bay is stepping down from the director’s chair of Transformers 5 and will be replaced with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles director Jonathan Liebesman. The sites claim “sources” have told them […]
