Posts

TheScreamfranchise continues withScream VI, as it brings back the legendary Ghostface and his creepy appearance.Screamis more than just Ghostface, though, as its very name symbolizes what horror is all about – screams. Some downright iconic screams have happened across film history so far. Many of these film screams could be deemed very well-known, but some are downright iconic. Most deserve praise for being over the top just enough to cause unease, and see the release of emotion and tension....

With San Diego Comic Con right around the corner, news about panels and guest appearances are finally coming out, and one of them involves the superhero duo at the center ofDeadpool & Wolverine. In addition to this exciting announcement, a few updates came out this week in relation to biopics, including theMadonnabiopic that has been stalled for quite some time until recently.Timothée Chalametis also playing another real-life figure, after playingBob Dylanin the singer-songwriter’supcoming film,A Complete Unknown....

When going into any ofThe Conjuringmovies, you first have to make some major concessions. You first have to accept that these are highly fictionalized versions of Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga). The real Warrens wereallegedly scumbags. You have to believe that the supernatural stuff they’re fighting is totally real and that any skepticism will be obliterated even though that raises tricky questions about those who would fake supernatural abilities or argue for the existence of demons....

Those who loveMartin Scorsese’sThe Departed, including this writer, know that the film originally comes from a popular Chinese crime film calledInfernal Affairs. That film, which was directed byLau Wai-KeungandAlan Mak, and starredAndy LauandTony Chiu Wai Leung, spawned two sequels, both of which are surprisingly galvanic and enveloping, both as action films and dramatic crime thrillers. So, the question becomes obvious: how hasn’t there been a sequel toThe Departedyet? Or how hasn’t there been a prequel, for that matter?...

James Franco’sThe Disaster Artisthas been a point of interest for some time, but things just officially exciting. Franco has proven himself something of a prolific filmmaker in recent years (IMDB has 7 of his films listed for a planned 2017 release), and many of those projects fly under the radar, withThe Disaster Artist, Franco is putting his spin on one of the most iconic cult classics of modern cinema,Tommy Wiseau’sThe Room....

Spoilers ahead for The OA Season 2. All the way back in 2016, I wrotean articlewith the headline “Let’s Ponder the Ridiculous, Infuriating Interpretive Dance-Filled Finale of ‘The OA’”. Friends, I’m not sure I’ve everstoppedpondering the Season 1 finale ofThe OAsince that day, surely have not stopped contemplating an episode of television that featured a surprise, near context-less school shooting get thwarted by four teenagers and a teacher aggressively pop-lock-and-droppingBrit Marling’s Prairie Johnson into another dimension....

As the cast’s youngest contestant,Plasmahas proven that she can sing, dance, and act circles around most of the other queens onRuPaul’s Drag RaceSeason 16. Known for her mid-century style and theatrical approach to drag,Plasma is helping bridge the gap between generations.Even with bigger front-runners currently in the pack, she has her eye on the crown. Should she not win the title at the end ofthe reality competition series, Broadway may be calling sooner than she thinks!...

Gladiatoris one of the most unusual success stories of the 2000s. While any new project fromRidley Scottwas bound to be heavily anticipated, as he already had a series of classics on his resume, the “sword and sandals” style epic hadn’t been in fashion since the “Golden Age of Hollywood.” However,Gladiatorproved to be a rich and absorbing character drama that succeeded in transformingRussell Croweintoan instantly iconic film hero.Although the film’s style and action sequences have been homaged and ripped off countless times since,Gladiatoris best remembered for its beautifully tragic ending....

Around 2012,Vin Dieselsigned on to lead a film adaptation of the TV seriesKojak, about an upbeat but cynical New York detective. A year later, hementionedon Facebook that he wantedAng Leeto direct the project. While that didn’t happen, the two found a way to work together withBilly Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. During an interview with Collider at the film’s press junket in New York, Diesel explained: “I have always said that I wanted to work with Ang Lee....

For however epicDenis Villeneuve’sDunewas, the director has made it very clear thatDune: Part Twois where this story truly begins. While at the sequel’s panel atBrazil’s Comic-Con Experience (CCXP), Collider and a sea of fans were able to watchthe first 10 minutes of footageand exclusive clips. The excitement in that room was a force as Villeneuve was introduced and addressed the fans, who he said made the sequel a reality. The overwhelming response to the director, the exclusive artwork shown, and footage was electric, and Collider was able to capture it all....

If you are one of the people who are eagerly waiting to press play onDead Boy Detectives, you’ll be happy to know that Netflix decided to provide a lengthy sneak peek as we wait out the ten days until the premiere. The streamer unveiled the first five minutes of the first episodeon their website Tudum, and you’re able to find out all about it in this article. Episode 1 ofDead Boy Detectivesstarts with pretty calm imagery of the London night, but you quickly find out that they are there to contrastthe madness that immediately follows....

While there are loads of new streaming services out there (and, frankly, we’re headed towards a new paradigm where cable services no longer bundle channels but streaming services), right now Netflix and Amazon are currently standing tall. Netflix was early out the gate and they’ve made the smart moves to expand their reach. Meanwhile, Amazon has been a bit slower out the gate, but Prime Streaming also has a solid selection of films and TV shows as well as just being a bonus you get if you’re a Prime member....

It would seem that one can simply walk into the second season ofYellowjackets. Showtime has announced today thatLord of the RingsstarElijah Woodhas joined the cast ofYellowjacketsSeason 2 as in a season-long guest arc. Wood is the latest announced cast member for the series' second outing, withObi-Wan KenobistarSimone KessellandLauren AmbroseofSix Feet UnderandServantfame would be joining the series as adult version of Season 1 charactersLottieandVan, respectively. Wood will be playing a guest character named Walter, who is described at a “dedicated Citizen Detective who will challenge Misty in ways she won’t see coming....