Nat Geo is in development on a TV series inspired by 2016’s Hidden Figures, which told the story of the African-American women at NASA who were instrumental in the early days of the U.S. space program. The series is in the earliest stages of development, and has Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping of Chernin Entertainment […]
In Defence of Conventional Storytelling
Henry Bevan defends conventional storytelling… One of the most annoying and backhanded critical compliments is “it’s great but conventional.” So many films met with critical acclaim are often simultaneously bashed for presenting their stories in a popular way. It is lazy and naive thinking to dismiss something as conventional without engaging with why it is. […]
Franchises Aren’t Killing Hollywood, Bad Movies Are
This week Neil Calloway wants Hollywood to stop blaming franchises for bad box office returns… Recently the Los Angeles Times reported that this summer’s US box office could be the lowest in a decade. This might seem like terrible news, but given that films are expected to earn $4 billion during the summer months it’s […]
Exclusive Interview – Oscar nominated screenwriter Allison Schroeder on Hidden Figures, #OscarsSoWhite, and more
Alex Moreland chats with screenwriter Allison Schroeder about Hidden Figures, her upcoming projects, and more… Hi Allison! Hi! Congratulations on the various award nominations you’ve received for the film. Thank you, it’s pretty bananas. How does it feel that the film has achieved such high levels of acclaim? It’s incredible, and definitely a little bit […]
Movie Review – Hidden Figures (2016)
Hidden Figures, 2016. Directed by Theodore Melfi. Starring Taraji P Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Mahershala Ali, and Jim Parsons. SYNOPSIS: Hidden Figures explores the role of Katherine G Johnson and her contribution to NASA in their space race with the Russians, during a time of segregation, civil rights struggle and […]
Hidden Figures gets three 60s-inspired character posters
Coinciding with its wide US release this Friday, three new 60s-style character posters have arrived online for Theodore Melfi’s Hidden Figures featuring Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monae, and Octavia Spencer; take a look below… SEE ALSO: Read our ★ ★ ★ ★ review of Hidden Figures here HIDDEN FIGURES is the incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson […]
Movie Review – Hidden Figures (2016)
Hidden Figures, 2016. Directed by Theodore Melfi. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons, Kimberly Quinn, Mahershala Ali, Aldis Hodge, and Glen Powell. SYNOPSIS: A team of African-American women provide NASA with important mathematical data needed to launch the program’s first successful space missions. File Hidden Figures under […]
Hidden Figures gets a new trailer
With Hidden Figures set for a limited release in the US next month, 20th Century Fox has debuted a new trailer for Theodore Melfi’s upcoming drama which stars Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae as Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, the brilliant African-American women working for NASA who were the brains behind […]
‘Behind the Numbers’ featurette for Hidden Figures
A behind the scenes featurette entitled ‘Behind the Numbers’ has arrived online for the upcoming drama Hidden Figures which features interviews with stars Janelle Monae, Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer, director Theodore Melfi and producer Pharrell Williams; watch it below after the official synopsis… SEE ALSO: Watch the trailer for Hidden Figures here HIDDEN FIGURES is the incredible untold story of Katherine […]
Hidden Figures gets an international trailer
20th Century Fox has released an international trailer for the upcoming drama Hidden Figures. Directed by Theodore Melfi, the film stars Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae and tells the untold true story of the brilliant African-American women working at NASA who served as the brains behind the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit; watch it below after […]