It was certainly a bit of a surprise when Bill Murray signed on for a cameo in Paul Feig’s female-led reboot of Ghostbusters, given that he’d been against the idea of reuniting with his original co-stars for a movie for 25 years. Nevertheless, Murray will be returning to the franchise next month, and he’s been speaking on Jimmy […]
SPOILER: Katherine Waterston’s Alien: Covenant character revealed
Warning. Minor spoilers for Alien: Covenant follow… A couple of weeks ago we got our first official glimpse of Ridley Scott’s Prometheus sequel / Alien prequel Alien: Covenant with the release of a behind-the-scenes image featuring Katherine Waterston, and now a rumour has emerged which claims to give us one big detail about the Inherent […]
Why does Independence Day: Resurgence look so boring?
Anghus Houvouras on Independence Day: Resurgence and why it looks so boring… I unapologetically love Independence Day, the 1996 masterpiece of popcorn movie making. It’s one of the best blockbusters ever made. An absolute piece of cinematic perfection when it comes to delivering thrills, chills, and trite melodrama. 20 years later and it’s still a […]
Mads Mikkelsen says Rogue One: A Star Wars Story reshoots are “the final polishing”
With rumours and conflicting reports continuing to swirl with regards the upcoming reshoots on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, actor Mads Mikkelsen has been speaking to The Independent, revealing that he sees them as run of the mill for Hollywood blockbusters, and is simply director Gareth Edwards putting “the final polish” to the film. “Basically, all […]
Kiefer Sutherland’s Jack Bauer could appear in 24: Legacy
Despite the fact that Keifer Sutherland has previously said that 24 is “definitely over for me” and Fox has stated that his character Jack Bauer will be absent from 24: Legacy, executive producer Howard Gordon has revealed that the door is open for him to appear in the upcoming spinoff series. “I do think the […]
Hayden Christensen would return to Star Wars “in a heartbeat”
He’s been linked to a return to the Star Wars franchise for both Star Wars: Episode VIII and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and while we’re yet to hear if there’s any truth to those rumours (although we do know he definitely won’t be in the Darth Vader suit in the latter), Prequel Trilogy […]
Movie Review – The Conjuring 2 (2016)
The Conjuring 2, 2016. Directed by James Wan. Starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Frances O’Connor, Madison Wolfe, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Simon Delaney, Franka Potente, Simon McBurney, Lauren Esposito, Robin Atkin Downes, Bob Adrian, Bonnie Aarons, Javier Botet, Patrick McAuley, and Benjamin Haigh. SYNOPSIS: Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four […]
Kevin Smith’s Mallrats sequel is now a 10-episode TV series
Back in March of last year, Kevin Smith announced that he was developing a sequel to Mallrats, spending much of the year reassembling the cast of the 1995 cult classic (minus Ben Affleck). Since then, we’ve heard very little in the way of news on the project, with Smith diverting his attention to the upcoming Yoga […]
The Week in Spandex – DC and Marvel set for Comic-Con, Wolverine 3 set photos, X-Men poster controversy, Phase Three updates, Superman joins Supergirl, The Killing Joke theatrical release and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Suicide Squad, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, Aquaman, The Flash, Jonah Hex, Superman: Flyby, Supergirl, Vixen, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Gotham, Batman: The Killing Joke, Justice League Dark, LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes – Justice League: Gotham City Breakout, Justice League […]
Second Opinion – Where to Invade Next (2015)
Where to Invade Next, 2015. Directed by Michael Moore. SYNOPSIS: Michael Moore’s documentary explores social, political and economic innovations from across the world – and how he can steal them for America… Michael Moore is an acquired taste. He has a snarky demeanour and a cocky attitude. His it’s-so-obvious tone can seem downright smug too […]
