Anghus Houvouras on the malicious misogyny of the modern movie geek… I haven’t written anything in a few weeks. This is because I only write columns when I feel compelled to do so. Like any sanctimonious writer I require the sweet touch of inspiration. Half the reason most people write in the first place is […]
The Walking Dead to crossover with Fear the Walking Dead
AMC held its Walking Dead panel at the New York Comic Con yesterday, and in addition to unveiling a clip from the season eight premiere [watch it here], creator Robert Kirkman revealed that the worlds are set to collide with a crossover between The Walking Dead and its companion series Fear the Walking Dead. “There […]
The Orville Season 1 Episode 5 Review – ‘Pria’
Martin Carr reviews the fifth episode of The Orville… After the mediocre effort from last week ‘Pria’ represents a return to form for The Orville. Kicking off with a snippet of Seinfeld before segueing into some bridge banter, MacFarlane quickly establishes situation, character and central friction by roping in a former co-star. Oscar-winning and clearly […]
October Horrors 2017 Day 8 – The Omega Man (1971)
The Omega Man, 1971. Directed by Boris Sagal. Starring Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Paul Koslo, and Rosiland Cash. SYNOPSIS: Government scientist Robert Neville struggles to survive in a world where much of humanity has either been wiped out by biological warfare or they have been transformed into nocturnal creatures hell-bent on having him killed, with […]
Flickering Myth Film Class: How to Open Strongly
In the latest instalment of Flickering Myth’s film class, Tom Jolliffe looks at how to open strongly… It takes a great deal to get an audience to succumb to your film. You need to keep their attention for the entirety of the film. The best way to hook them in of course is to open […]
Universal postpones Bride of Frankenstein, Gal Gadot reportedly wanted if Angelina Jolie passes
After getting off to a rocky start with this year’s The Mummy, Universal Pictures has decided to postpone production on the next entry in its Dark Universe, announcing that filming on Bride of Frankenstein has been pushed back in order to focus on the screenplay. “After thoughtful consideration, Universal Pictures and director Bill Condon have […]
Spawn reboot to shoot in February, Todd McFarlane wants “unfriendly, dark” Stan Lee cameo
Now that he finally has funding in place thanks to Blumhouse Productions, Todd McFarlane has revealed that cameras will start rolling on his R-rated Spawn reboot this coming February. “It’s going to be dark and R-rated,” said McFarlane, noting that the $10 million-budgeted production won’t be R-rated like Deadpool “with a couple of F-bombs and […]
Marvel’s Inhumans Season 1 Episode 3 Review – ‘Divide and Conquer’
Martin Carr reviews the third episode of Marvel’s Inhumans… Having established the majestic setting and regal qualities of this royal family before undermining it with mutiny, Inhumans has put firm foundations. Episode three only carries on these themes as further plotting, social manipulation and infighting continues. What we have here then is a comic book tent […]
Heroes assemble in the new trailer for Justice League
Ahead of its release next month, Warner Bros. has unveiled a brand new trailer for its DC blockbuster Justice League. Entitled ‘Heroes’, the trailer opens by exploring the loss of Superman, before focusing on the formation of the team as Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg do battle against Steppenwolf and his army […]
Outlander’s Graham McTavish cast in Warner Bros.’ Aquaman
As production on Warner Bros.’ Aqauman continues Down Under, The Hobbit and Outlander star Graham McTavish has taken to Twitter to announce his casting in the DC solo blockbuster, although his role is being kept tightly under wraps for the time being. SEE ALSO: James Wan talks Aquaman stigma, casting Dolph Lundgren and the film’s […]
