The Flickering Myth writing team share their thoughts on the trailer for Marvel’s Black Widow… Yesterday, Marvel Studios gave us our first peek at Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe – albeit a movie set slap bang in the middle of Phase Three – with the release of a trailer for Black Widow, the […]
Rachel Weisz to play Elizabeth Taylor in A Special Relationship
Deadline is reporting that Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz (The Constant Gardner, The Favourite) is set to take on the role of screen legend Elizabeth Taylor in the biographical drama A Special Relationship. Directed by Bert & Bertie (Troop Zero) from a script by Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire), the film is set to chronicle “Taylor’s journey […]
Marvel’s Black Widow cast discuss the movie in Comic-Con video interviews
Marvel held its big panel at the San Diego Comic-Con this past Saturday, with the studio officially unveiling its Phase Four plans (as well as teasing Phase Five), which begins with next year’s Black Widow solo movie. Following the panel, stars Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz and O-T Fagbenle and Marvel Studios […]
Black Widow casting and character details confirmed during Marvel’s Comic-Con panel
Marvel Studios descended upon Hall H of the San Diego Comic-Con International yesterday to unveil its Phase Four plans for 2020 and 2021. While much of the news concerned the likes of Eternals, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Thor Love and Thunder and the various […]
David Harbour joins Marvel’s Black Widow, Rachel Weisz also in talks
While we’re all awaiting the release of Avengers: Endgame, Marvel is already getting more films ready for its next phase of adventures. One project that has been in the works for a long while is a Black Widow solo film starring Scarlett Johansson and following the recent casting of Florence Pugh (Fighting With My Family), we now have […]
Rumour: Andre Holland, Rachel Weisz and Alec Baldwin up for Black Widow roles
With the Black Widow movie gearing up to go into production this summer, That Hashtag Show is reporting that Moonlight and Castle Rock star Andre Holland could be set to take on the main villain role opposite Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff. Marvel has reportedly being holding auditions this past week for the antagonist, described as […]
Road to the Oscars 2019 – Can The Favourite win Best Picture?
In the week before the 91st Academy Awards are handed out, Tom Beasley takes a look at each Best Picture nominee and its chances of Oscars victory. Next, after a terrific night at the BAFTAs, The Favourite is bringing a touch of royal anarchy to the Dolby Theater… In the midst of an awards season […]
BAFTAs 2019: Roma won the top prize, but Olivia Colman won our hearts
Tom Beasley was at the glamorous BAFTAs ceremony last night on behalf of Flickering Myth. Here, he shares his take on the evening, the awards and that excruciating opening monologue… There were a lot of winners at the BAFTAs last night. Rami Malek cemented himself as the Best Actor frontrunner for the Oscars, The Favourite […]
Movie Review – The Favourite (2018)
The Favourite, 2018. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, James Smith and Mark Gatiss. SYNOPSIS: In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears […]
Movie Review – The Favourite (2018)
The Favourite, 2018. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Featuring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, James Smith, and Mark Gatiss. SYNOPSIS: In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her […]