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 […]
TIFF Movie Review – Triptych (2013)
Triptych, 2013. Directed by Robert Lepage and Pedro Pires. Starring Frédérike Bédard, Lise Castonguay, and Hans Piesbergen. SYNOPSIS:A schizophrenic bookseller; a singer and actress; and a German neurologist attempt to achieve self-expression in their lives. Divided into three chapters the film commences with Michelle who is being taken home from a psychiatric hospital by her sister Marie; she […]
TIFF Movie Review – Closed Curtain (2013)
Closed Curtain, 2013. Directed by Jafar Panahi and Kambuzia Partovi. Starring Kambuzia Partovi , Maryam Moqadam, Jafar Panahi, Hadi Saeedi, Azadeh Torabi, Abolghasem, and Mahyar Jafaripour. SYNOPSIS: A writer hiding out with his dog at a seaside villa gets visited by a mysterious woman and her brother. A taxi arrives and leaves behind a passenger who slowly makes his way to […]
Movie Review – Rush (2013)
Rush, 2013. Directed by Ron Howard. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde, Natalie Dormer, and Tom Wlaschiha. SYNOPSIS: A re-creation of the merciless 1970s rivalry between Formula One rivals James Hunt and Niki Lauda. At face value, a film about the rivalry between two specific racing drivers during a specific season may seem accessible […]
Thor: The Dark World director in talks for Terminator reboot
According to Variety, Game of Thrones and Thor: The Dark World director Alan Taylor has entered negotiations with Paramount Pictures about coming on board the Terminator reboot. Taylor is said to have topped a shortlist which included Rian Johnson (Looper) and Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners), with the studio having failed to reach a deal with its […]
