Hollywood comes to Pontypandy this coming week with the premiere of Fireman Sam: Set for Action, a CG-animated special featuring a guest appearance from John Barrowman (Doctor Who), who voices the new character, the charming yet sneaky movie star, Flex Dexter. “I am absolutely delighted to be voicing the character of Flex Dexter in the […]
2018 BFI London Film Festival Review – The Kindergarten Teacher
The Kindergarten Teacher, 2018. Directed by Sara Colangelo. Starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Parker Sevak, Anna Baryshnikov, Rosa Salazar, Michael Chernus and Gael García Bernal. SYNOPSIS: A kindergarten teacher in New York becomes obsessed with one of her students whom she believes is a child prodigy. A rare Hollywood remake of an acclaimed, award-winning foreign film which arguably […]
Rumour: Spider-Man spinoff Morbius will feature a newly-created villain
With Venom a hit at the box office, Sony is now looking to push full steam ahead with its plans for its Universe of Marvel Characters, beginning with the Jared Leto-headlined Morbius, the Living Vampire solo movie. According to producers Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach, filming on Morbius is set to get underway “more or less” […]
2018 BFI London Film Festival Review – They Shall Not Grow Old
They Shall Not Grow Old, 2018. Directed by Peter Jackson. SYNOPSIS: A documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of the end of the war. The vast amount of work and technology that has been poured into They Shall Not Grow Old, director Peter Jackson’s First World War documentary, is […]
Demián Bichir in talks to join Godzilla vs. Kong
Legendary Pictures is adding actor to Godzilla vs. Kong as The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Demián Bichir (The Nun) is in talks to star opposite Millie Bobby Brown, who will be reprising her Godzilla: King of the Monsters role, in the sequel. His role is being kept under wraps for the time being while the film readies its production. […]
2018 BFI London Film Festival Review – The Front Runner
The Front Runner, 2018. Directed by Jason Reitman. Starring Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Kaitlyn Dever, Alfred Molina, Toby Huss, Kevin Pollak, Molly Ephraim, Sara Paxton, Jenna Kanell, Ari Graynor, Courtney Ford, Bill Burr, Chris Coy, Mike Judge and Steve Zissis. SYNOPSIS: American Senator Gary Hart’s presidential campaign in 1988 is derailed when he’s […]
Bohemian Rhapsody gets an IMAX poster
We’re a week away from the release of the Freddie Mercury and Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, and 20th Century Fox has now released a new poster for the film’s IMAX release depicting Mercury’s legendary performance at Wembley Stadium. Check it out here…. SEE ALSO: Queen will rock you in new Bohemian Rhapsody clip SEE ALSO: Bohemian Rhapsody […]
Janina Gavankar to star opposite Ben Affleck in Torrance
Deadline has reported Janina Gavankar (Blindspotting) has begun final talks to star in the sports drama Torrance opposite Ben Affleck. If the deal goes through, she will take on the role of Affleck’s ex-wife in the film, which also stars Al Madrigal (Night School) and Sal Velez Jr. (Mayans M.C.). Torrance, also known as The Has Been for […]
Comic Book Review – Star Wars Adventures: Tales from Vader’s Castle #2
Ricky Church reviews Star Wars Adventures: Tales from Vader’s Castle #2… After the literal Ghost story in the first issue, Star Wars Adventures: Tales from Vader’s Castle #2 takes another dive into a very familiar and classic area of the horror genre: vampires. Not only does the issue sport vampire-like creatures, but it wisely uses the opportunity […]
2018 BFI London Film Festival Review – In Fabric
In Fabric, 2018. Directed by Peter Strickland. Starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Hayley Squires, Fatma Mohamed, Gwendoline Christie, Steve Oram, Julian Barratt, Leo Bill, and Simon Mayonda. SYNOPSIS: Somewhere in the North of England, during the height of the Winter shopping sales, lonely divorcee Sheila (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) is sold a dress by a mysterious shop clerk (Fatma Mohamed), in preparation for her […]
