For a while last year, it looked like the long-rumoured sequel to The Goonies was finally moving forward, with director Richard Donner revealing that many of the original stars of the 80s classic were on board to return. However, since then the project seems to have slipped back into development hell, with Donner backtracking on […]
Sean Astin finds the prospect of a Lord of the Rings TV series “intriguing”
Just a few days ago, it was announced that a Lord of the Rings TV series is in early development, to be produced by Amazon Studios. With Game of Thrones ending next year, this could be just the thing to fill the fantasy-void sure to be left in many viewers hearts. Now, given the sprawling lore […]
Movie Review – Gloria Bell (2018)
Gloria Bell, 2018. Directed by Sebastián Lelio. Starring Julianne Moore, John Turturro, Michael Cera, Caren Pistorius, Holland Taylor, Brad Garrett and Sean Astin. SYNOPSIS: A middle-aged divorcée begins to reclaim her lust for life when she starts a new relationship. The drive to remake foreign language films in English is often a sad one – […]
Movie Review – Dead Ant (2019)
Dead Ant, 2019. Directed by Ron Carlson. Starring Tom Arnold, Sean Astin, Jake Busey, Rhys Coiro, Leisha Hailey, Michael Horse, Sydney Sweeney, and Danny Woodburn. SYNOPSIS: When the 1989 “one-hit-wonder” glam-metal band “Sonic Grave” embark on a trip to Coachella in hopes of a comeback, their peyote trip pit stop in Joshua Tree incites an […]
Netflix taps Melissa Joan Hart and Sean Astin for sitcom No Good Nick
Deadline is reporting that Netflix has given a 20-episode order to No Good Nick, a new multi-camera family sitcom which will be headlined by Melissa Joan Hart (Melissa & Joey) and Sean Astin (Stranger Things). The comedy has been created by David H. Steinberg and Keetgi Kogan (Miss Dial), and will see Hart and Astin […]
Watch the first trailer for glam metal comedy horror Dead Ant
Ahead of its world premiere at Screamfest 2017 next month, the first trailer has debuted for the upcoming glam metal comedy horror Dead Ant. Written and directed by Ron Carlson, the film stars Tom Arnold, Sean Astin, Jake Busey, Rhys Coiro, Leisha Hailey, Cameron Richardson, and Danny Woodburn; check it out below… When the 1989 […]
Movie Review – Unleashed (2016)
Unleashed, 2016. Written and Directed by Finn Taylor. Starring Kate Micucci, Justin Chatwin, Steve Howey, Illeana Douglas, Hana Mae Lee, and Sean Astin. SYNOPSIS: When a cosmic event turns Emma’s dog and cat into two perfect guys, Emma reconsiders her outlook on dating, hilariously works out her trust issues, and ultimately learns to love herself. […]
Movie Review – The Do-Over (2016)
The Do-Over, 2016. Directed by Steven Brill. Starring Adam Sandler, David Spade, Paula Patton, Kathryn Hahn, Luis Guzman, Nick Swardson, Sean Astin, Matt Walsh, Catherine Bell and Michael Chiklis. SYNOPSIS: The life of a bank manager is turned upside down when a friend from his past manipulates him into faking his own death and taking off on […]
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 […]
Sean Astin originally auditioned for a different part in Stranger Things season 2
Sean Astin read for a part other than Bob when he auditioned for Stranger Things season 2. Bob, a character played by Astin in season 2 of the hit sci-fi Netflix series, has quickly become a fan favourite thanks to his heroic antics, polite sensibility, lame jokes, and overall likeability. But Astin actually auditioned for […]
