Martin Carr reviews the ninth episode of Preacher… Preacher will become a landmark series. People will look back at this ‘R’ rated piece of ephemera in years to come and remember what was done here. As an example of everything being done right there are few comparisons which readily spring to mind. Only Breaking Bad […]
Hayley Atwell “would be very happy to go back” to Agent Carter
During an appearance at the Television Critics Association press tour to promote her upcoming TV series Conviction [check out two promos here], Hayley Atwell has been discussing her previous ABC series, Marvel’s Agent Carter, stating that she “would be very happy” to reprise the role of Peggy Carter, should the opportunity arise in the future. […]
HBO orders anthology comedy series Room 104 from the Duplass Brothers
HBO has announced that it has ordered the anthology comedy series Room 104 from Jay and Mark Duplass, which will revolve around a room in an average American hotel and tell the story of the various guests who pass through it each episode. “Jay and Mark Duplass are two of the most inventive talents in […]
Wayward Pines Season 2 Episode 10 Review – ‘Bedtime Story’
Martin Carr reviews the season two finale of Wayward Pines… The pigeons have come home to roost in a season finale which delivers where others have failed. Theological discussions about humanity, a person’s right for free choice and self-sacrifice fly around amongst emotional recriminations. With the inevitable threads beginning to unravel Patric finally steps up […]
Comic Book Review – Harley Quinn #1
Ricky Church reviews Harley Quinn #1… Die Laughing” part one! Welcome back to Harley Quinn’s crazy world on Coney Island…now get ready to wave goodbye, because everyone there just might get eaten alive! Harley’s gotta protect her neighborhood against an all-out zombie apocalypse! Break out the chainsaws, everybody! SEE ALSO: Check out a preview of […]
Suicide Squad enjoys record-breaking Thursday opening at the box office
It may have been a bit of a bust with critics, but fans have certainly turned out in force for Suicide Squad, with the film earning $20.5 million from Thursday night previews in North America, almost doubling the previous August record of $11.2 million set by Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy back in 2014. Suicide […]
Movie Review – Sid and Nancy – 30th Anniversary Restoration
Sid and Nancy, 1986. Directed by Alex Cox. Starring Gary Oldman, Chloe Webb, David Hayman, Debby Bishop, Andrew Schofield, Courtney Love, Perry Benson and Tony London. SYNOPSIS: The film follows the turbulent relationship between Sid Vicious (Gary Oldman) and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb), following their love affair from their first encounters on the […]
Ray Donovan Season 4 Episode 5 Review – ‘Get Even Before Leavin’
Mark Clark reviews the fifth episode of Ray Donovan season 4… It’s taken almost three and a half series but finally we get the Ray and Mickey double-act we’ve been waiting for, as Ray finds himself tied to his old man by the necessity of cash, and survival. As for Mickey, after screwing over every […]
Zack Snyder directed a certain scene in Suicide Squad
Warning: Minor Suicide Squad spoilers follow. You have been warned… As well as serving as executive producer on Suicide Squad, it seems that Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice helmer Zack Snyder also directed one key scene from the DC supervillain blockbuster. Speaking to Collider, David Ayer has revealed that Snyder […]
Why Disney’s firm grip on Star Wars is choking the life out of Rogue One
Anghus Houvouras on why Disney’s firm grip on Star Wars is choking the life out of Rogue One… Recently I wrote the following statement about film franchises in my review for Star Trek Beyond: Franchises are whores. They always have been—painted trollops far more interested in money than meaning. Any amount of love or passion obtained […]
