We’ve known for some time now that Warner Bros. has been planning a sort-of-but-not-quite prequel to the 1980 classic The Shining named The Overlook Hotel. And now Deadline are reporting that former The Walking Dead showrunner Glen Mazzara has been hired to write the script. Little is known about the project, but we do know […]
Dredd sequel on its way – but not as a movie
Last year’s Dredd was a bit of an underground hit among movie goers. Despite some very positive 4* reviews (including one from our own Luke Owen), the film failed to attract an audience at the cinema. However, the film gained a massive surge in popularity through its DVD release which has had a lot of […]
Bob Odenkirk teases the possibility of a Breaking Bad spin-off
When AMC’s Breaking Bad comes to an end this summer, it may not be the last time we see one particular character. According to Bob Odenkirk, who plays lawyer Saul Goodman on the show, he and series creator Vince Gilligan have been discussing a possible spin-off. Odenkirk spoke with Vulture about the possibility of a […]
Comic Book Review – Uncanny X-Men #4
Anghus Houvouras reviews the latest issue of Marvel NOW!’s Uncanny X-Men… “How is Magik the only one of the Phoenix Five to come out of the experience unscathed? And there is something strange going on with one of the other members of the Uncanny X-Men.“ At the heart of the two core X-Men titles is […]
The Servant and Accident: Internal and External Threats to the Home
Paul Risker looks at the threats to the home in The Servant and Accident… Considered to be two of the finest examples of British art house cinema, director Joseph Losey and writer Harold Pinter’s first two collaborations, The Servant (1963) and Accident (1967), were re-released this week on DVD courtesy of StudioCanal. These two films […]
Jeff Robinov talks DC movie universe, says Christopher Nolan is not involved with Justice League
Earlier today we brought you a selection of new images from Man of Steel, taken from the latest Superman-centric issue of Entertainment Weekly, and now EW has dropped some quotes from Jeff Robinov, president of Warner Bros., who has been speaking about the upcoming reboot serving as a launch pad for a cohesive DC movie […]
Sons of Anarchy Season 5 – Episode 10 Review
Paul Risker reviews the tenth episode of Sons of Anarchy season 5…. When alliances and loyalty are just a matter of convenience… Ten down, three to go. For Sons of Anarchy fans this is a moment of mixed emotion as the inevitable anticipation of what the end of season five will have in store for […]
Flickering Myth’s Greatest Comic Book Movies: #15 – V for Vendetta (2005)
Throughout April, we’re counting down to the release of Marvel’s Iron Man 3 with our picks for the Greatest Comic Book Movies of All Time; here’s #15… V for Vendetta, 2005. Directed by James McTeigue. Starring Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman, Rupert Graves, Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry, John Hurt, Roger Allam, Ben Miles and Eddie Marsan. […]
Special Features – The Avengers: One Year On
Luke Owen looks back at last year’s The Avengers…. Last year saw, for me at least, the biggest event in comic book movie history. The first movie to assemble some of the Earth’s mightiest heroes together on the big screen – Marvel’s The Avengers (or Avengers Assemble if you’re part of Good Ol’ Blighty). Although […]
Movie Review – Spring Breakers (2012)
Spring Breakers, 2012. Written and Directed by Harmony Korine.Starring James Franco, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson and Rachel Korine. SYNOPSIS: Four American College girls chase freedom and the American Dream as they head to Florida for Spring Break. SPOILER WARNING – PLOT POINTS WILL BE DISCUSSED! Part of me wants to love Spring Breakers, […]