The cast of X-Men: Days of Future Past reads like a who’s who of the X-Men franchise, but it seems we’ll be getting one less mutant when the film arrives next year, with Bryan Singer revealing to Entertainment Weekly that Anna Paquin’s role as Rogue has been cut from the eagerly-anticipated time-travel sequel. “Through the […]
Second Opinion – Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, 2013. Directed by Adam McKay.Starring Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, David Koechner, Fred Willard, Chris Parnell, Vince Vaughn, Harrison Ford, Kristen Wiig, Dylan Baker, Greg Kinnear, and Meagan Good. SYNOPSIS: With the 70s behind him, San Diego’s top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York’s […]
Comic Book Review – Justice League #25
Robb Ghag reviews Justice League #25… “FOREVER EVIL continues as the Crime Syndicate hunts down the few heroes left foolish enough to challenge them—including Batman’s protege, Dick Grayson. But Owlman has other plans for Nightwing…and Owlman’s teammate: the most deadly being on the planet: Ultraman!” With the holiday rush, delaying issue #4 of Forever Evil, […]
Costume designer Michael Wilkinson “tweaking” the Man of Steel suit for Batman vs. Superman
We’ve already heard from Kevin Smith about the new Batsuit set to be worn by Ben Affleck’s Dark Knight in Batman vs. Superman (which he described as “fantastic” and “mindbending”), and now costume designer Michael Wilkinson (Watchmen, Man of Steel) has revealed that he’s putting the finishing touches to the various superhero outfits ahead of […]
J.K. Rowling developing a Harry Potter prequel for the stage
Seems like J.K. Rowling is intent on getting as much mileage out of Harry Potter as possible. We already know that the author is working with Warner Bros. to develop a series of spin-off movies set in the wizarding world, and now it’s been announced that the bestselling author is also working on a prequel […]
My Favourite Christmas Movie – Rise of the Guardians
The Flickering Myth writing team countdown to Christmas by discussing their favourite festive movies; next up is Jackson Ball with Rise of the Guardians… Christmas can be a dreadfully nostalgic beast: it’s always better when you’re small, the old songs are the best and a Christmas film isn’t a ‘classic’ unless it predates the 90’s. It […]
Anti-Christmas Movies – Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker (1991)
Sick of Christmas cheer? Then how about some Christmas FEAR! Luke Owen’s look back at the killer Santa franchise closes a review of the final installment before the remake – Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker… What a difference a few years will make eh? When Silent Night, Deadly Night sent the hibbie-jibbies […]
Blu-ray Review – Battle of the Year (2013)
Battle of the Year, 2013. Directed by Benson Lee.Starring Josh Holloway, Laz Alonso, Josh Peck, Caity Lotz and Chris Brown. SYNOPSIS: Battle of the Year attracts all the best teams from around the world, but the Americans haven’t won in fifteen years. Dante enlists Blake to assemble a team of the best dancers and bring […]
Will Ferrell rules out Elf 2
Despite starring in Anchorman 2: The Legend continues, as well as planning to link up once more with John C. Reilly for a follow-up to Step Brothers, it seems there’s one Will Ferrell sequel we can scratch off our Christmas lists, with Ferrell stating that Elf 2 is “absolutely not” happening. “I just thin it […]
Veep Season 2 – Episode 9 Review
Matt Smith reviews the ninth episode of Veep season two… Running can be hard work. There’s all the blood, sweat and tears that go into it. And the money. No one ever thinks about the money before the effort that’s needed. To be the best usually knocks people down before they’ve even started. You need […]