Martin Deer on the casting of Ben Affleck as the new Dark Knight in Batman vs. Superman… When Batman vs. Superman was announced back in July, honestly, I was none too pleased. My suspicions were that this was a rushed decision based on the negative critical reaction to Man of Steel and it not making […]

As reported by BBC News, the great British cinematographer Gilbert Taylor (The Omen, Dr. Strangelove and Star Wars, to name but a few) has passed away at the age of 99.  His wife Dee revealed that he died with his family at his bedside. Born in 1914, Taylor entered the film industry in 1929 as […]

Anthony Stokes has a few casting suggestions for Marvel Studios…. Marvel’s cast selection process is very unorthodox by traditional studio standards. Instead of going for the biggest name they tend to take risks and pick up-and-comers to headline their movies. The casting of Chris Pratt as Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy has inspired me […]

After much talk about the upcoming Fifty Shades of Grey film it looks as if Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam is being eyed for the role of Christian Grey. Nothing has been confirmed as of yet but it appears Hunnam may be the frontrunner for the role. The film recently found a director in […]

Passion, 2012. Directed by Brian De Palma.Starring Rachel McAdams, Noomi Rapace, Karoline Herfurth, Paul Anderson, and Rainer Bock. SYNOPSIS: The rivalry between the manipulative boss of an advertising agency and her talented protégée escalates from stealing credit to public humiliation to murder. When you think of Brain De Palma films, several things come to mind; […]

Curse of Chucky, 2013. Written and directed by Don Mancini.Starring Fiona Dourif, Danielle Bisutti, Brennan Elliot, Summer H. Howell and A Martinez and featuring the voice talent of Brad Dourif. SYNOPSIS: After her mother’s mysterious death, Nica begins to suspect that the talking, red-haired doll her visiting niece has been playing with may be the […]

Anghus Houvouras reviews Daredevil #30… “When soars the Silver Surfer!What weird menace unites Daredevil with the Cosmic Rider of the Spaceways?” To me, Daredevil was always the most accessible hero in the Marvel Universe.  The blind lawyer from Hell’s Kitchen with augmented senses and a penchant for pugilism seems so minuscule next to mutants, super […]

The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill, 2013. Directed by Michael Bartlett and Kevin Gates.Starring Michael Bartlett, Kevin Gates, Criselda Cabitac, Craig Stovin and Mark Jeavons. SYNOPSIS: In March 1963 a black mass was held within the ruins of a church in the small English village of Clophill. Tombs were desecrated and animals sacrificed during the macabre ritual. […]

Villordsutch reviews Aphrodite IX #4… “Everything changes as Aphrodite IX discovers the truth about herself and how her handler Burch has been manipulating her.” I have become a fan of Matt Hawkins’ tales over a mere handful of comics.  His stories are full, clever and interesting; as yet I have not hit a dull moment […]

Warner Bros. has put an end to the intense speculation over the casting of the next Dark Knight by announcing that Ben Affleck (Daredevil, Argo) is set to star as Bruce Wayne / Batman alongside Henry Cavill’s Superman in the sequel to Man of Steel. “Ben provides an interesting counter-balance to Henry’s Superman,” said Zack […]