We reported recently that another football film had flopped, this time in the form of FIFA’s United Passions, making a measly $900 dollars in its opening weekend of release. Well, salt has now been rubbed into FIFA’s very raw wounds, as the film has been announced as the lowest grossing film in US cinematic history. […]
Matthew Vaughn confirms plans for Hit Girl movie: “I think we’ve got to do this prequel to regain the love that we had with Kick-Ass”
Back at the end of May, comic book writer Mark Millar revealed that he still held ambitions of bringing his proposed Hit Girl movie to the screen, and now Kick-Ass director Matthew Vaughn has confirmed that development is underway on a solo spinoff for the young assassin, which he hopes will then pave the way […]
Civil War or The Winter Soldier? How Marvel Has Made Character King and Plot Irrelevant
Marc N. Kleinhenz how Marvel has made character king and plot irrelevant…The Marvel Cinematic Universe – which, as of right now, consists of 11 movies, three television series, and five short films – is a rather big place, with an extraordinary number of components that all have to align to one degree or another.Needless to […]
Warner Bros. cancels Batman: Arkham Knight Batmobile Edition
There’s less than a week to go until the long-awaited release of Batman: Arkham Knight, but if you’ve been waiting patiently for the Batmobile Edition, then I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed to hear that Warner Bros. has decided to pull the special edition set due to quality issues. Here’s the official statement from Rocksteady: Dear […]
Movie Review – Mr. Holmes (2015)
Mr. Holmes, 2015.Directed by Bill Condon. Starring Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, Milo Parker, Hattie Morahan, Hiroyuki Sanada and Patrick Kennedy.SYNOPSIS:An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes looks back on his life, and grapples with an unsolved case involving a beautiful woman.In a period where remakes, reboots, sequels and any other chance to bring an internationally recognised character […]
Comic Book Review – Justice League #41
Jessie Robertson reviews Justice League #41… The critically acclaimed team of Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok present the much anticipated, extra-sized first chapter of “DARKSEID WAR”! When the Justice League investigate a series of unexplained murders on Earth, it leads them to the frontlines of a war unlike any the DC Universe has ever seen […]
Exclusive – Watch MusicalBethan perform ‘Cups’ from Pitch Perfect
For our June edition, The Flickering Myth Movie Show decided to visit London MCM Comic Con. Because we can. And we’re slightly (ok, very) obsessed with Willa Holland (Thea Queen from Arrow). Not only did we get a chance to talk to her…we also chased down Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Iain de Caestecker (Leo Fitz) and […]
New rumours of Aquaman’s role in Suicide Squad includes another DC villain
Former Latino-Review editor and now Heroic Hollywood helmer Umberto Gonzalez has some hot new rumours about the role Aquaman will play in David Ayer’s Suicide Squad. Not only that, but he also claims it will involve another DC villain. Warning – possible spoilers below: According to the website, Aquaman is being held prisoner by Amanda Waller […]
Movie Review – Jurassic World (2015)
Jurassic World, 2015.Directed by Colin Trevorrow. Starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Omar Sy, Nick Robinson, Ty Simpkins, Judy Greer, Irrfan Khan, Jake Johnson and B.D. Wong.SYNOPSIS:Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years […]
Rob Zombie to write and direct Groucho Marx biopic
Rockstar and horror director Rob Zombie looks to step away from his roots as he is set to write and direct a biopic based on the book Raised Eyebrows: My Years Inside Groucho’s House, which details the final years of the life of legendary comedy actor Groucho Marx.The memoirs, written by Steve Stoliar, details one fan’s […]
