Triple 9, 2016. Directed by John Hillcoat. Starring Casey Affleck, Anthony Mackie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kate Winslet, Woody Harrelson, Aaron Paul, Norman Reedus and Gal Gadot. SYNOPSIS: A group of police-officers use their expert knowledge to rob banks, but a new cop joins the force and becomes the unwitting target of their next job – using […]
Kevin Feige confirms The Ancient One’s gender in Doctor Strange, Chiwetel Ejiofor talks Baron Mordo
Back in May it was announced that Tilda Swinton had nabbed the role of The Ancient One in Doctor Strange, seemingly revealing that Marvel were gender-swapping Stephen Strange’s mentor for his big screen debut. However, Swinton then muddied the water in July, suggesting she was unsure whether she’d be playing the character as male or female. […]
Chiwetel Ejiofor to receive Richard Harris Award at the British Independent Film Awards
The Moet British Independent Film Awards has announced that Chiwetel Ejiofor is set to receive the Richard Harris Award at this year’s ceremony, which takes place on Sunday December 6th. “I am so happy this award is going to Chiwetel,” said Jared Harris, son of Richard Harris. “Although the recipients of this award have all […]
Chiwetel Ejiofor to play Peter the Apostle in Mary Magdalene
Deadline is reporting that Chiwetel Ejiofor is in talks to join Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix in Garth Davis’ (Top of the Lake) upcoming Mary Magdalene film, where he’ll portray Peter the Apostle. The film sees Mara as the titular Mary, in what is being described as “an authentic and humanistic portrait of one of […]
Movie Review – Z for Zachariah (2015)
Z for Zachariah, 2015. Directed by Craig Zobel. Starring Margot Robbie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Chris Pine. SYNOPSIS: In the wake of a disaster that wipes out most of civilization, two men and a young woman find themselves in an emotionally charged love triangle as the last known survivors. If you thought you were the last […]
Movie Review – The Martian (2015)
The Martian, 2015. Directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Kate Mara, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kristen Wiig, Michael Pena, Sebastian Stan, Donald Glover, Mackenzie Davis, Benedict Wong, and Sean Bean. SYNOPSIS: During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his […]
Exclusive Interview: Triple 9 director John Hillcoat
Triple 9 (2016 – Casey Affleck, Anthony Mackie, Norman Reedus) director John Hillcoat talks to Flickering Myth’s Scott Davis about his new movie, working with Kate Winslet and whether he’ll ever direct a superhero movie… Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more movie awesomeness. In TRIPLE NINE, a crew of dirty cops is blackmailed by the […]
Chiwetel Ejiofor to play Baron Mordo in Doctor Strange
It has been revealed by Deadline that Chiwetel Ejiofor will play Baron Mordo in Marvel’s upcoming Doctor Strange feature. Ejiofor will star alongside his 12 Years a Slave co-star Benedict Cumberbatch, who has been cast as the Sorcerer Supreme. Though a villain in the Marvel comic book universe, it is not thought that Ejiofor’s character will […]
Doctor Strange described as “psychedelic” and “different” by film’s cinematographer
While the theatrical release of Doctor Strange is still over a year away, Ben Davis, the film’s cinematographer, makes it sound like both a faithful comic book adaptation and truly unique Marvel Cinematic Universe film. As reported by ScreenDaily, Davis described what fans can expect from Doctor Strange when speaking at a BAFTA Masterclass in […]
Chiwetel Ejiofor in early talks for Marvel’s Doctor Strange
According to The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Years a Slave star Chiwetel Ejiofor is in early talks with Marvel Studios about boarding the upcoming Phase Three release Doctor Strange. The report doesn’t mention a specific character, but speculates that it could be the villain (thought to be Baron Mordo), or either Wong, Doctor Strange’s servant, or […]
