Flickering Myth

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Todd Phillips lets it be known that Joker: Folie A Deux isn’t a typical musical

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Todd Phillips is beginning to stress that Joker: Folie A Deux isn’t your traditional musical.While the filmmaker is known for stretching what you expect from a comic book movie with his dark drama take on Joker, he’s uncomfortable making a music-filled film like we’re used to and wants to ensure his past comments haven’t been […]

Fede Álvarez on Alien: Romulus sequel and THAT ending

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Alien: Romulus might be a film in which most of the characters fail to heed the multiple warnings placed in front of them, but please don’t fall into that same trap because this story contains spoilers for Fede Álvarez’s horror-hit. With $120 million banked since its release, and largely favourable reviews (read our take here), talk […]

It’s housewife vs contractor in trailer for thriller Clawfoot

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Ahead of its digital release this September, a trailer and images have been released for director Michael Day’s thriller Clawfoot.The film follows upper-class housewife Janet (Francesca Eastwood) as she finds herself caught in brutal battle of wits against a twisted contractor (Milo Gibson) who is terrorising her. Watch the trailer below…In this indie thriller, Francesca […]

Movie Review – The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat (2024)

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The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat, 2024.Directed by Tina Mabry. Starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan, Uzo Aduba, Mekhi Phifer, Julian McMahon, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Russell Hornsby, Kyanna Simone, Tati Gabrielle, Abigail Achiri, Dijon, Cleveland Berto, Ryan Paynter, Xavier Mills, Donna Biscoe, Tony Winters, Raymond Greene-Joyner, Jason Turner, Craig Tate, Kadianne Whyte, Art Newkirk, Deja Dee, Jesse Gallegos, […]

Trailer for Frankie Freako delivers more horror-comedy fun from Psycho Goreman director

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Shout! Studios has released a poster and trailer for Frankie Freako, the upcoming horror-omedy from writer-director Steven Kostanski (The Void, Psycho Goreman).The film centres on uptight Conor (Conor Sweeney) as he attempts to spice up his boring life while spending the weekend alone by calling a party hotline hosted by a dancing goblin promising wild […]

Movie Review – Catching Dust (2024)

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Catching Dust, 2024.Written and Directed by Stuart Gatt. Starring Jai Courtney, Erin Moriarty, Dina Shihabi, Ryan Corr, and Olwen Fouéré.SYNOPSIS:As Geena decides to leave her criminal husband Clyde and their isolated Texas hideout, a couple from NY arrive. Ignoring the risks, she convinces Clyde to let them stay, a decision that leads to dangerous consequences […]

Comic Book Preview – Universal Monsters: Frankenstein #1

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Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment launch their latest Universal Monsters comic book series next week with the release of Universal Monsters: Frankenstein #1, and you can get a sneak peek with the official preview below…Award-winning creator MICHAEL WALSH (THE SILVER COIN) presents an electrifying new vision of the horror classic. Each issue of the limited […]

Trailer for rom-com Plan B starring Jon Heder and Jamie Lee

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Quiver Distribution has a poster and trailer for Plan B, the romantic comedy from director Brandon Tamburri.Jamie Lee stars as Piper, a young woman who discovers she is pregnant after a one night stand she’d rather forget with her awkward neighbour Evan (Jon Heder), and thinks up a diabolical plan to trick a successful businessman […]

Netflix shares trailer, poster and images for The Piano Lesson

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Netflix has shared a poster and trailer for director Malcolm Washington’s feature debut The Piano Lesson.Based on August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, the drama tells the story of a battle between siblings, and the attempted mediation efforts of their uncle, as they each have their own idea of what should be done with a […]