A Most Violent Year, 2015 Directed by J.C. Chandor. Starring Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Albert Brooks, Christopher Abbott, Jerry Adler and Matthew Maher. SYNOPSIS: An immigrant New York businessman tries to expand his company’s fortunes despite setbacks from rival firms, criminal gangs and an investigation from the District Attorney. Set in New York […]
Charlize Theron says she “f**king went at it” with Tom Hardy on the set of Mad Max: Fury Road
As production came to a close on Mad Max: Fury Road, there were reports that suggested problems and animosity between Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. Well, in an interview with Esquire, the actress seems to confirm that she had some issues with the new Mad Max. “We fuckin’ went at it, yeah,” she told the […]
Superman, Batman and The Joker teaming up with… Thomas the Tank Engine?!
In a headline you probably didn’t expect to read today, Matty Collector’s newsletter has revealed our first look at a crossover between DC’s heroes and villains with classic kid’s franchise Thomas the Tank Engine. Yep, really. Check out the image and details below: Thomas & Friends™ Super Friends Minis The world’s favorite engines meet the […]
Brad Peyton explains why DC’s Lobo hasn’t happened yet
Much like Edgar Wright’s Ant-Man, it seems as though the launch of the DC Cinematic Universe is the reason behind the production of Lobo finding its way into Development Hell. In an interview with ComingSoon, director Brad Peyton (San Andreas) has explained the full reason behind the movie falling off the Warner Bros. radar. “I […]
Elizabeth Banks confirms talks of Pitch Perfect 3
Following a blockbuster weekend where Pitch Perfect 2 beat out Mad Max: Fury Road and topped the US box office with $70.3 million (and around $108 million worldwide), talk has of course turned to a sequel. In an interview with Collider, director Elizabeth Banks was very open about the idea of Pitch Perfect 3, so long […]
The Callow Way – Why Cannes Still Matters
This week Neil Calloway looks at what winning the Palme d’Or can do to your box office… So we are in the middle of the Cannes Film Festival, and it’s easy to dismiss it as a two-week publicity vehicle for beautiful actresses to get photographed next to middle-aged European film directors on the Croisette, or […]
Blu-ray Review – A.W.O.L. (1990)
A.W.O.L., 1990. Directed by Sheldon Lettich. Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harrison Page, Deborah Rennard, Brian Thompson, Lisa Pelikan, Ashley Johnson, Abdel Qissi and Eric Karson. SYNOPSIS: A French Foreign Legion deserter takes to street fighting to help pay his murdered brother’s wife’s debts whilst trying to avoid capture. Sandwiched between the classic Kickboxer and the largely under-appreciated […]
Avengers: Age of Ultron, Sexism and Hollywood
Anthony Stokes on Avengers: Age of Ultron, Sexism and Hollywood… Like many, I feel as though Hollywood has a major diversity problem, with the status quo being handsome white males. Look no further than Avengers: Age of Ultron as an example. Marvel Studios has been trying to diversify the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the limited […]
Mad Max: Fury Road enjoys $109.4 million global opening weekend
Having been shot way back in 2012, George Miller’s post apocalyptic action sequel/reboot Mad Max: Fury Road finally roared into cinemas this past Thursday, with the film pulling in a $109.4 million opening weekend around the globe. Having pulled in $65 million from 68 international markets, along with a $44 million U.S. bow in second […]
Executive producer Greg Berlanti on the chances of Supergirl crossing over with Arrow and The Flash
From virtually the moment it was announced that Arrow and The Flash executive producer Greg Berlanti was developing another DC project in Supergirl, there’s been speculation about a potential crossover between the shows. However, given that Supergirl will air on a different network to her fellow DC superheroes, it would seem the chances are slim, […]
