Back in January it was announced that Christopher Nolan is getting back behind the camera for a new movie, set to arrive in July 2020, and while details are being kept tightly under wraps we do now have the first casting news for the project. According to Variety, John David Washington (BlacKkKlansman), Robert Pattinson (High […]
Which of Christopher Nolan’s Favourite Actors Should Star in His Next Movie?
Samuel Brace on which of Christopher Nolan’s favourite actors might end up appearing in his next film… I was pretty spot on regarding when we might hear about Christopher Nolan’s next film and when it might come out, with my predictions manifested into reality thanks to the announcement about a week ago that the director’s […]
Christopher Nolan’s next film gets July 2020 release date
Earlier this month Flickering Myth’s Samuel Brace wrote an article entitled ‘What Could Christopher Nolan’s Next Film Be and When We Will Hear About It?‘, and now we have an answer to part of that question. As per The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. has announced that Nolan’s next film will arrive in IMAX cinemas on […]
What Could Christopher Nolan’s Next Film Be and When Will We Hear About It?
Samuel Brace on Christopher Nolan’s next project… It’s certainly true that very few directors elicit such strong levels of anticipation as Christopher Nolan. A new Nolan movie is an event, no matter the genre, no matter the subject matter; it doesn’t need to be a sequel, remake, or adaptation of a well-known brand – people […]
The era of big stars is over, so are we on the cusp of the era of directors?
George Chrysostomou on whether we’re entering the era of the director… For many a year now, movies have been marketed and sold on the big name stars who appear in them. For a very long time, this method of selling a movie worked. There were periods of time that people would see Sylvester Stallone attached […]
The Dark Knight screenwriter says even Warner Bros. “didn’t get” Heath Ledger’s casting as The Joker
It’s hard to imagine now given how iconic his performance was, but the news that Heath Ledger has been cast as The Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight was met with the same kind of backlash and outcry usually reserved for the unveiling of a new Batman actor. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Nolan’s […]
Celebrating The Dark Knight’s 10th Anniversary: Why it remains the best superhero film
Ricky Church revisits The Dark Knight on its 10th anniversary… When you look back to 2008, the change in the superhero film genre is incredibly evident. Not only was Marvel just getting started, but the number of superhero films per year was few and relegated mostly to the summertime. They also weren’t as universally adored […]
The Dark Knight to receive 10th anniversary re-release in IMAX 70mm
There is no doubt that The Dark Knight is one of the most beloved films in the superhero genre. It broke ground in the genre and paved the way for superhero films to be made and taken seriously among critics and the mainstream audience. As fans celebrate the 10th anniversary of the film’s release today, Warner Bros. […]
King of the Gypsies: 40 Years of Eric Roberts
Tom Jolliffe looks at the career of Eric Roberts after 40 years on the silver screen… I’ve long championed a certain cinematic underdog. An actor who burst onto the scene full of promise. A character actor with an edge and the ability to play tightly wound and/or complexly simple-minded characters with aplomb. The other day […]
The Biggest Oscar Snubs
Henry Bevan on the biggest Oscar snubs… You can never escape the Oscars. Even once the winner has been crowned, publications start talking about the next crop of hopefuls. There have already been vague articles on this already and people are already talking about Black Panther’s chances at becoming the first superhero movie to get […]