Deliver Us (Liberami), 2017 Directed by Federica Di Giacomo. SYNOPSIS: A documentary film exploring exorcism and the role the practise has in a contemporary society searching for a cure for various ills, be they physical, mental or spiritual. Exorcism. To most of us that spells out unlucky priests gripping onto their crosses, noisy demonic activity […]
Pacific Rim Uprising director says a crossover with Godzilla and King Kong is a possibility
Back in September when it was first announced that Legendary Pictures were planning a shared universe between Godzilla and King Kong, rumours surfaced about the possibility of the studio bringing Pacific Rim’s Jaegers and Kaiju into the mix for a crossover of monster proportions. Since then, we’ve heard nothing else about the prospect; however, Steven […]
Blu-ray Review – The Thing (1982)
The Thing, 1982. Directed by John Carpenter. Starring Kurt Russell, Keith David, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Richard Masur, Charles Hallahan, and Joel Polis. SYNOPSIS: A group of researchers in Antarctica fall foul of an alien organism that can mimic anything it comes into contact with, resulting in paranoia as the trust between the […]
Michael Myers Returns, This Time to the Smallest Screen
Sometimes, independent films are at the basis of some long-running and famous movie franchises. Just think of Robert Rodriguez’s El Mariachi, made on a budget of approximately $7,000, that has spawned two insanely successful sequels (aside from earning numerous awards, big bucks at the box office, and becoming an inspiration for beginner filmmakers all over […]
Promo and clip for The Walking Dead Season 8 Episode 2 – ‘The Damned’
Following last night’s season 8 premiere, AMC has released a promo and sneak peek clip for Sunday’s second episode of The Walking Dead, which we have for you here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KvzojD1nGk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jebWiz-H0A4 The plan involving Alexandrians, Kingdommers and Hilltoppers unfolds; as Rick continues to fight, he encounters a familiar face. The Walking Dead season 8 airs […]
Exclusive: Castle Rock and It star Bill Skarsgård hasn’t met Stephen King yet
The following is an excerpt from Justin Cook’s interview with the cast and creators of Castle Rock at New York Comic Con… It’s safe to say that 2017 has been a good year for Bill Skarsgård. Not only has the young actor’s name been on the rise ever since starring as Pennywise the Dancing Clown […]
Andy Serkis’ Jungle Book adaptation going by the title Mowgli: Tales from the Jungle Book
Way back in 2014 it was announced that Andy Serkis had signed on to direct an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book for Warner Bros. Pictures. Despite shooting in 2015, the film – originally titled Jungle Book: Origins was pushed back to 2017 and then 2018, allowing more time to work on the visual […]
Pop Culture Shock’s Judge Dredd and Lawmaster diorama available now
Sideshow has revealed Pop Culture Shock’s 1/4th scale Judge Dredd on Lawmaster diorama. The collectible is limited to 250 pieces and is available to buy now, priced at $699.99; take a look at the official promotional images here… SEE ALSO: Pre-order via Sideshow Collectibles If there is one lawman keeping Mega-City One in order, it’s Joseph […]
Naomi Watts to star in psychological thriller The Wolf Hour
Variety is reporting that Naomi Watts has signed on to star in The Wolf Hour, a psychological thriller from director Alistair Banks Griffin, which is being supported by the Sundance Institute Feature Film Project. The film will see Watts as “a woman who was once a celebrated counter-culture figure who now lives alone in her […]
Blu-ray Review – Le Plaisir (1952)
Le Plaisir, 1952. Directed by Max Ophüls. Starring Jean Gabin, Claude Dauphin, Danielle Darrieux, Simone Simon, and Pierre Brasseur. SYNOPSIS: An anthology film consisting of three separate stories examining a single theme: pleasure. In this elegantly crafted piece, Max Ophüls draws inspiration from France’s best known short story writer Guy de Maupassant to concoct a wistfully philosophical examination of […]
