2 Jacks, 2012. Directed by Bernard Rose. Starring Danny Huston, Jack Huston, Sienna Miller and Jacqueline Bisset. SYNOPSIS: Jack Hussar is a legendary Hollywood director, whose persona commands respect and adoration from his fans. Can his son, Jack Jr. maintain his legacy? Bernard Rose may be well-known for cult horror Candyman and Beethoven biopic Immortal […]
Scott Lang to lead ‘All New, All Different’ Ant-Man
It looks like Scott Lang will be keeping the Ant-Man suit post-Secret Wars, with Marvel unveiling its ‘All New, All Different’ Ant-Man title via Hero Complex… “We’re hinting at a major development for Scott,” states writer Nick Spencer. “Scott is an ex-con, he’s a guy with a criminal past. This teaser hints that he may […]
The Five Best Film Franchises
Anghus Houvouras with the five best film franchises… As we continue to examine the state of Hollywood’s biggest franchises, it’s time to dole out a little love. We’ve looked at the Five Worst Film Franchises and Five Film Franchises on the Fence. It’s time for the Five Best Film Franchises. Yes, there are franchises that […]
Kevin Feige on integrating Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe
This past week brought us the news that British actor Tom Holland (The Impossible) has secured the role of Peter Parker for the upcoming Captain America: Civil War and subsequent Spider-Man reboot, with Marvel chief Kevin Feige subsequently offering up a few details on how his studio is working alongside Sony for the latest take […]
Jurassic World climbs to eighth at the all time worldwide box office
Having become the fastest movie ever to gross a billion at the worldwide box office on Monday, Universal’s Jurassic World has now climbed to eighth in the list of the highest-grossing movies of all time. Jurassic World retained top spot at the US box office this weekend at the third time of asking, becoming only […]
Movie Review – The Overnight (2015)
The Overnight, 2015. Written and Directed by Patrick Brice. Starring Adam Scott, Jason Schwartzman, Taylor Schilling and Judith Godrèche. SYNOPSIS: Alex, Emily and their son, RJ, are new to Los Angeles. A chance meeting at the park introduces them to the mysterious Kurt, Charlotte and Max. A family “playdate” becomes increasingly interesting as the night […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger talks The Legend of Conan
During a promotional interview for his new film Terminator Genisys, action icon Arnold Schwarzenegger offered up a few words on his next planned return to one of his former glories in The Legend of Conan, which was first announced back in 2012 and is currently undergoing a rewrite courtesy of Will Beall (Gangster Squad). “I […]
Why You Shouldn’t Trust Box Office Predictions
This week in The Callow Way, Neil Calloway looks at projected box office takings… I saw the headline and was momentarily confused “Marvel’s Ant-Man tracking $55-$60 million domestic opening weekend”. “Hold on,” I thought, “The movie hasn’t been released yet.” Then I realised it referred to its predicted, rather than actual opening box office. As […]
Watch this awesome fan-made title sequence for Doctor Strange
Marvel’s first foray into the cosmic unknown isn’t released until late October 2016 but the Doctor Strange hype train has been gathering some steam in the last few months. Back In April Kevin Feige confirmed production will start on Doctor Strange this November and then in May we started to get our first rumblings of […]
Movie Review – Minions (2015)
Minions, 2015. Directed by Kyle Balda and Pierre Coffin. Featuring the voice talents of Pierre Coffin, Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan, Steve Carell, Geoffrey Rush and Jennifer Saunders. SYNOPSIS: Unbeknownst to us all, the Minions have been roaming the Earth for millions of years, searching far and wide for their […]