In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Justice League, Wonder Woman, The Batman, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Supergirl, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Black Cat and Silver Sable, Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Thor: Ragnarok, […]
Second Opinion – Power Rangers (2017)
Power Rangers, 2017. Directed by Dean Israelite Starring Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Ludi Lin, Becky G, Matt Shively, John Stewart, Cody Kearsley, David Denman, Robert Moloney, Anjali Jay, Sarah Grey, Morgan Taylor Campbell, Wesley MacInnes, Elizabeth Banks, Bill Hader, Bryan Cranston, Amy Jo Johnson, and Jason David Frank. SYNOPSIS: A group of high-school […]
Robert Rodriguez in talks to direct Escape from New York
It looks like 20th Century Fox may have found its director for the upcoming Escape from New York remake, with The Tracking Board reporting that the studio is currently in talks with filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. Rodriguez recently finished up production on Alita: Battle Angel for the studio, and should a deal be reached he would […]
Star Wars: Why Too Much of a Good Thing is Ruining the Franchise
Anghus Houvouras on the Star Wars franchise and news that Disney and Lucasfilm are mapping out its future through to 2035… Franchises, reboots, and sequels. It’s the cinematic world we’re living in. Studios like easy bets. Your average ticket buying movie-goer isn’t that discerning. Case closed. But there are still uncharted waters as we enter […]
Deadpool 2 screenwriters explain why Zazie Beetz was cast as Domino
Despite the rumour sites bringing up virtually every actress in Hollywood as potential candidates for Domino in Deadpool 2, the role of the assassin has gone to relative newcomer Zazie Beetz (Atlanta), and during an interview with IGN screenwriters Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese explained why she was the ideal candidate for the part. “She, […]
Iron Fist Season 1 Episode 9 Review – ‘The Mistress of All Agonies’
Shaun Munro reviews the ninth episode of Iron Fist… We now enter the “final act” of Iron Fist‘s first season, and honestly, this could be the episode that kills the show for a lot of people. It opens with a shockingly silly event that might be one step too goofy for some, and honestly feels […]
Second Opinion – Dig Two Graves (2014)
Dig Two Graves, 2014. Written and Directed by Hunter Adams. Starring Ted Levine, Samantha Isler, Danny Goldring, Troy Ruptash, and Rachael Drummond. SYNOPSIS: DIG TWO GRAVES tells the story of a young girl’s obsession with the death of her brother, taking her on a nightmarish journey where she must a face a deadly proposition to […]
The Essential British Films
Tom Jolliffe on the essential British films… Article 50 is due to drop soon. Britain flies the Euro coop. With that in mind, and more importantly because any time is a good time to acknowledge it, I thought I would list my essential British films. I’ve collated a list of not only my favourites, but […]
Han Solo Star Wars movie adds Sing Street’s Ian Kenny to its cast
Last year, John Carney’s movie musical Sing Street introduced viewers to a slew of talented young actors, not the least of which being Ian Kenny. Despite having a fairly small role, the actor managed to bring a healthy dose of vulnerability and heart to his character of Barry, a bully with a hard exterior. Disney […]
Archie and friends face mortal danger in Over the Edge
The lives of Archie Comics’ most popular characters will be changed forever as legendary comic book writer Mark Waid and superstar artist Pete Woods take readers ‘Over the Edge’ with a new three-part event beginning in the pages of Archie #20. “Up until now, Archie and his pals have led fairly untroubled, normal lives,” said […]
