From Iron Man to Ant-Man, it’s become quite clear over the years that the Marvel Cinematic Universe favors introducing audiences to new superheroes through origin stories. Aside from a few exceptions here and there, nearly every introductory film in the Marvel Studios catalog has shown how the titular hero or heroes came to be exactly […]
Brie Larson to make feature directorial debut with Unicorn Store
Before she takes on the role of Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Brie Larson (Room) is set to make her feature directorial debut, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that the actress is set to helm the indie comedy Unicorn Store. The Oscar-winner will also produce and star in the project, which has been […]
SDCC: Brie Larson confirmed as Captain Marvel, logo unveiled
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has officially found its Captain Marvel in Room star and Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson. While the news, which was announced at San Diego Comic-Con, shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise, considering how Larson has been the frontrunner for the role since early June, she’s undoubtedly a welcome addition to […]
Women in Refrigerators: Why Female Representation in Superhero Movies Needs to Evolve
Henry Bevan on why female representation in superhero movies needs to evolve… The X-Men: Apocalypse billboard featuring Oscar Issac’s Apocalypse choking Jennifer Lawrence’s Mystique has created a lot of negative noise. Actress/activist Rose McGowan called the billboard out for its “casual violence against women” and Fox has apologised for its tone-deafness. Flickering Myth’s Kirsty Capes articulately argues […]
Sundance London 2016 Review – Wiener-Dog (2016)
Wiener-Dog,2016. Directed by Todd Solondz. Starring Greta Gerwig, Brie Larson, Julie Delpy, Kieran Culkin, Zosia Mamet, Danny DeVito, Ellen Burstyn, and Tracy Letts. SYNOPSIS: Four stories linked by a single dog. The affluent family who takes in the dog but can’t look after it. The veterinary nurse who takes it on a road trip. The […]
Brie Larson reportedly the frontrunner to play Captain Marvel
There has been plenty of speculation about who would play Captain Marvel ever since the Marvel Comics heroine’s solo film was confirmed back in 2014. Though the movie isn’t slated to arrive until 2019, word has it that she’ll show up first in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War. Kevin Feige recently claimed that we’d be getting big news regarding the […]
With Gareth gone, where does Godzilla go next?
With Gareth Edwards exiting the Godzilla sequel, Tony Black asks what is next for the King of the Monsters… When Godzilla returned in 2014, the odds were stacked against him. The last time Hollywood had seen everyone’s favourite movie monster, he was ignominiously handled by the Roland Emmerich/Dean Devlin popcorn machine in 1997’s hokey version. […]
Max Greenfield joins Brie Larson in The Glass Castle
Variety is reporting that New Girl actor Max Greenfield is set to join the upcoming adaptation of Jeannette Walls’ memoir The Glass Castle, from acclaimed director Destin Daniel Cretton (Short Term 12). Academy Award winner Brie Larson (Room), who worked with Cretton on Short Term 12, plays said lead in the film which tells the story […]
Naomi Watts set to join Brie Larson and Woody Harrelson for Glass Castle
Naomi Watts (Demolition) is in talks to join the cast of Glass Castle, the new film from acclaimed director Destin Daniel Cretton, Variety has revealed. Glass Castle will see Cretton, who shot to prominence with his outstanding debut Short Term 12, re-teaming with star and now Oscar winner Brie Larson (Room) The film “tells of a successful young […]
Star Wars’ John Boyega among nominees for BAFTA Rising Star Award
As Star Wars: The Force Awakens continues to smash box office records, one of the film’s breakout actors is also generating award buzz. John Boyega, who plays Finn – the Stormtrooper on the run, has been nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star Award. The 23-year-old’s previous credits include Attack the Block and Half of a […]