In terms of behind-the-scenes talent, composer John Williams remains one of the few constants in each and every Skywalker saga Star Wars film. From A New Hope to The Force Awakens, Williams has left viewers humming his themes long after they’ve left the theater for nearly four decades, and he’s not looking to stop yet.It’s […]
The LEGO Batman Movie earns $92.6 million global opening, second to Fifty Shades Darker on $146.9 million
Warner Bros.’ animated superhero comedy The LEGO Batman Movie has grossed $92.6 million in its opening weekend around the globe.The film grossed $55.6 million domestically to finish the weekend in top spot at the box office ahead of fellow new releases Fifty Shades Darker ($46.8 million) and John Wick: Chapter 2 ($30 million), and setting […]
Why Thanos will make or break Avengers: Infinity War
Anghus Houvouras on Thanos’ role in Avengers: Infinity War…My ambivalence with Marvel movies has been well documented. As I state in all my Marvel related rants, I may be the most consistently critical columnist writing about the mediocrity of Marvel movies online. If we lived in a world where business cards were still a thing, […]
Flickering Myth at BAFTA’s EE British Academy Film Awards 2017
BAFTA’s 2017 EE British Academy Film Awards are taking place in London tonight, and Flickering Myth’s Sean Wilson is braving the cold to bring you coverage of the red carpet. Keep refreshing this post for updates…SEE ALSO: Full list of nominations for the 2017 EE British Academy Film AwardsSEE ALSO: Is It Time To Say Bye […]
Captain Marvel screenwriter on penning Marvel’s first female-led superhero movie
In 2019, Marvel Studios is set to unleash its very first female-headlined superhero movie as Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers takes flight in Captain Marvel. We’re still waiting to hear word on a director for the project, but we do know that the screenplay is being written by Nicole Perlman (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Meg […]
The Coen brothers rewriting the script for Scarface remake
Last week it was reported that director Antoine Fuqua had exited Universal Pictures’ planned remake of Scarface, and now comes word from Variety that Joel and Ethan Coen have signed on to polish the script for the latest take on the mobster saga.The Coen brothers, who recently polished the screenplays for Angelina Jolie’s Unbroken and […]
Laurence Fishburne talks Batman v Superman backlash, won’t appear in Justice League
During an interview with the Los Angeles Times to promote his new movie John Wick: Chapter 2, Laurence Fishburne has revealed that he won’t be reprising his Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice role as Daily Planet editor-in-chief Perry White in this November’s Justice League.“They asked me to come for a […]
Dave Bautista joins Jodie Foster in sci-fi Hotel Artemis
Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista has signed on to star alongside Jodie Foster in the sci-fi Hotel Artemis, which marks the directorial debut of Iron Man 3 and Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation screenwriter Drew Pearce.“Mr. Bautista is a force to be reckoned with — a powerful presence who’s equal parts strength and […]
Is It Time To Say Bye To The BAFTAs?
This Week, Neil Calloway argues that it’s time we ended the award ceremony… When Hugh Laurie received his Golden Globe last month, he made a joke that it would be the final time the ceremony would take place; the awards are given by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and Hollywood, the press and foreigners are […]
Mike Myers set for rare big screen outing as comedy coach Del Close
Wayne’s World and Austin Powers star Mike Myers is set for a rare big screen appearance, with The Wrap reporting that he has signed on to play legendary comedy coach Del Close in the new movie Del from director Betty Thomas (28 Days).Del will follow “an aspiring young comedian comes to Del for tutelage in […]
