The Neon Demon, 2016. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. Starring Elle Fanning, Christina Hendricks, Keanu Reeves, Jena Malone, Karl Glusman and Desmond Harrington. SYNOPSIS: A naïve but ambitious young model moves to L.A. and is immediately ‘consumed’ by her jealous rivals who will stop at nothing to break her down. Nicolas Winding Refn is a […]
Comic Book Review – Giant Days 2016 Holiday Special #1
Mark Allen reviews Giant Days 2016 Holiday Special #1… What if Susan, Esther, and Daisy hadn’t become friends on their first day of university?? The world as we know it would be completely different! Or at least…moderately different! It’s the darkest timeline for our favorite students. Daisy is an Enya-blasting hermit, Susan violently dislikes her, and Esther […]
Comic Book Review – Quilte #1 Halloween ComicFest Edition
Rachel Bellwoar reviews Quilte #1 Halloween ComicFest Edition… A horrifying new one-shot from the creative team – and taking place in the universe of – And Then Emily Was Gone! Dr. Karla Quite is a revered psychologist who uses her unique psychic gifts to treat patients afflicted with recurring nightmares. But when tasked with helping […]
October Horrors Day 30 – Ash vs. Evil Dead
Ash vs. Evil Dead Created by Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi and Tom Spezialy Starring Bruce Campbell, Ray Santiago, Dana DeLorenzo, Jill Marie Jones and Lucy Lawless. SYNOPSIS: Set several years after the events of the films, the series follows Ash still working as a stock boy, still charming his way into the arms of various […]
Arrow executive producer rules out Green Lantern appearance
Since its very first season, Arrow has been dropping subtle Green Lantern Easter eggs, as well as teasing the possibility that Oliver Queen could link up with Hal Jordan (or another Green Lantern) at some point during the show’s run. This seemed to take a step closer towards becoming a reality with the introduction of […]
Watch the short film Sidekick starring Emily Bett Rickards, Tom Cavanagh and Josh Dallas
Writer-director Jeff Cassidy has released his new superhero-themed short film Sidekick, which features an impressive cast that includes Emily Bett Rickards (Arrow), Tom Cavanagh (The Flash), Josh Dallas (Once Upon a Time) and Christian Michael Cooper (Prison Break) and tells the story of a struggling father who uses a bedtime story to impart an important […]
Marvel’s Doctor Strange conjures up $86 million international opening
Although it doesn’t open in North American until Friday, Marvel’s latest blockbuster Doctor Strange got its international rollout underway this week, and the Benedict Cumberbatch-headlined superhero origin story is off to a strong start at the box office, earning $86 million from its various markets. Deadline is reporting that Doctor Strange’s bow is 49% ahead of […]
Two more names join the Deadpool 2 director shortlist
A few days ago it was reported that John Wick co-director David Leitch is frontrunner to succeed Tim Miller as director on Deadpool 2, although the original report stated that there were still other names in the mix. Well, thanks to Deadline, we now know another two filmmakers on 20th Century Fox’s radar, with the […]
Second Opinion – Doctor Strange (2016)
Doctor Strange, 2016. Directed by Scott Derrickson. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Tilda Swinton, Mads Mikkelsen, and Benedict Wong. SYNOPSIS: A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts. When a film opens with the villain ceremoniously decapitating an innocent librarian and […]
Frank Miller on where he would take the Batman movie franchise
Having penned a number of seminal Batman tales including The Dark Knight Returns and Year One, influential comic book creator Frank Miller almost got to make his mark on the Batman movie franchise back in the early 2000s, teaming up with Darren Aronfosky to write a version of Year One, although it was ultimately scrapped […]
