The Invisible Woman, 2013. Directed by Ralph Fiennes Starring Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Fairley, Felicity Jones, Kristin Scott Thomas, Tom Hollander, Tom Burke, Perdita Weeks and John Kavanagh. SYNOPSIS: Charles Dickens meets a young woman who becomes his muse and mistress. A school teacher (Felicity Jones) orchestrates a play rehearsal of a story written by Charles Dickens (Ralph Fiennes); it turns out […]
TIFF Movie Review – Rush (2013)
Rush, 2013. Directed by Ron Howard. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde, Natalie Dormer, Tom Wlaschiha, Alexandra Maria, Rebecca Ferdinando, Jamie Sives and Julian Seager. SYNOPSIS:After nearing dying in a car crash in 1976 Austrian Formula 1 champion driver Niki Lauda renews his professional rivalry with British racer James Hunt. A clash of styles and egos follows two ambitious […]
TIFF Movie Review – Love Punch (2013)
Love Punch, 2013. Directed by Joel Hopkins. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Emma Thompson, Tuppence Middleton, Timothy Spall, Celia Imrie, Marisa Berenson, and Louise Bourgoin. SYNOPSIS: A divorced couple who are victims of an embezzlement scheme attempt to steal back their stolen money. A wedding introduces a former couple (Pierce Brosnan and Emma Thompson) who have struggled having lasting […]
Comic Book Review – Batman Black and White #1
Robb Ghag reviews Batman Black and White #1… “The legendary, Eisner Award-winning series BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE returns in a brand-new six-issue miniseries featuring tales of The Dark Knight by some of comics’ greatest writers and artists! This first issue kicks off with stories by Chip Kidd and Michael Cho, Neal Adams, Joe Quinones and […]
Comic Book Review – Justice League #23.1: Darkseid
Robb Ghag reviews Justice League #23.1: Darkseid…“For Darkseid, Lord of Apokolips, you conform or die. Now born into his realm is an anomaly who looks to challenge that. A trickster, who will go to any length to survive even if it means sacrificing worlds to do it—leading to an Earth shattering confrontation between The Man […]
Movies You May Have Missed – The Messenger (2009)
Flickering Myth’s writing team pick out those hidden gems you might have missed; next up is Brogan Morris with… The Messenger, 2009. Directed by Oren Moverman.Starring Ben Foster, Samantha Morton, Woody Harrelson, Steve Buscemi, and Jena Malone. SYNOPSIS: An American soldier struggles with an ethical dilemma when he becomes involved with a widow of a […]
Special Features – A RoboCop for the 21st Century
With the first trailer released this morning [watch it here], Chris Cooper looks forward to a RoboCop for the 21st century…. “What’s up with his right hand!” “He looks like a man in a suit!” “Why is Samuel L. Jackson wearing a dead cat on his head?” Well, the last one I can agree with. […]
Marvel wants a female superhero movie, Katee Sackhoff teases Captain Marvel role
Since the failure of Catwoman and Elektra, studios appear to be reluctant to give the green light to another female superhero movie. However, it seems that Marvel Studios are aware of the need to diversify the MCU and Marvel’s Louis D’Esposito, director of the latest One-Shot Agent Carter, has been speaking about the possibility of […]
Comic Book Review – Justice League of America #7.1: Deadshot
Robb Ghag reviews Justice League of America #7.1: Deadshot… “Is it a death wish that makes Floyd Lawton put on the mask of Deadshot? Or is something more sinister pulling at Floyd when he becomes a relentless assassin who feels nothing for his victims? Discover the truth behind Deadshot’s secret history in this issue!” Floyd […]
TIFF Movie Review – Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013)
Blue is the Warmest Colour, 2013. Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche. Starring Léa Seydoux, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Salim Kechiouche, Jeremie Laheurte, Catherine Salée, Aurélien Recoing, Mona Walravens, Alma Jodorowsky, and Fanny Maurin. SYNOPSIS: A lesbian couple experiences the emotional turmoil of trying to maintain the relationship. A high school literature teacher has his students read passages from a book which deals with how […]
