Gremlins, 1984. Directed by Joe Dante Starring Zack Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Polly Holliday, Frances Lee McCain. SYNOPSIS: A boy inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town. I’m a no-doubt-about-it Gen Xer, so I was squarely in the demo, as […]
2019 BFI London Film Festival Review – The Disappearance of My Mother
The Disappearance of My Mother, 2019. Directed by Beniamino Barrese. Starring Beniamino Barrese and Benedetta Barzini. SYNOPSIS: A once-iconic fashion model strives to escape the world of images and disappear for good, but her son’s determination to make a final film about her sparks an unexpected collaboration and confrontation with the camera’s gaze. Beniamino Barrese’s […]
Exclusive Interview – In the Tall Grass costume designer Ginger Martini
Tai Freligh chats with In the Tall Grass costume designer Ginger Martini… Having transitioned from fashion design to costume design for TV and film over 10 years ago, Ginger Martini has lent her talents to multiple award-winning films, including Backcountry (Missy Peregym) and Fall (Micheal Murphy). Her previous series experience include the premiere season of […]
Escape Room 2 casts Isabelle Fuhrman
Sony’s sequel to this year’s surprise horror hit Escape Room has found a new competitor. Collider has revealed that Isabelle Fuhrman (Masters of Sex) has joined Escape Room 2, where she’ll star alongside returning stars Taylor Russell and Logan Miller. Escape Room followed “six strangers who found themselves in a sadistic battle to survive an elaborate maze of […]
Comic Book Preview – Marvel Future Fight Firsts: White Fox #1
White Fox makes the jump from Marvel Future Fight video game to the Marvel comic book universe this week with the release of Marvel Future Fight Firsts: White Fox #1; check out a preview of the issue here… Ami Han is WHITE FOX: a spy, a superhero, and the last of the kumiho, a mystical […]
Rumoured Catwoman shortlist for The Batman includes Lupita Nyong’o, Tessa Thompson and Alexandra Shipp
As we await more official casting news on The Batman, a rumour has surfaced via Geeks Worldwide which reveals an alleged shortlist of actresses who are being considered for the role of Selina Kyle, a.k.a. Catwoman. According to the site, Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther), Tessa Thompson (Thor: Ragnarok), Alexandra Shipp (X-Men: Dark Phoenix), Gugu Mbatha-Raw […]
Star Wars Sequel Trilogy artwork unites The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker
As part of the big Star Wars Force Friday promotional push, a rather luscious piece of official promotional artwork from Brian Rood has been unveiled, which brings together Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Check it out here, via Star Wars News Net… SEE […]
Dominic Monaghan shares first look at his Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker character
Lost and The Lord of the Rings star Dominic Monaghan is heading to the galaxy far, far away this December with a role in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and now the actor has shared a first look at his character – a Resistance trooper – via a post on Instagram; check it out […]
Joker: Selective Uproar and a Questionably Timed Rating Plunge
Tom Jolliffe looks at the controversy surrounding Joker and an apparent drop in critic’s ratings in the aftermath… So after a year of furious anticipation and excitement, Joker has finally been released upon the cinematic world. A month or so ago we were looking at what critics were describing as exceptional, a masterpiece, an Oscar […]
Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin are back in The Kominsky Method season 2 trailer
Netflix has released atrailer for the upcoming second season of The Kominsky Method. Starring Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin, the comedy series follows two old friends navigating their elderly lives in Los Angeles. Watch the trailer below… The Kominsky Method also stars Nancy Travis, Sarah Baker with guest stars that will include Lisa Edelstein, Emily […]
