Netflix’s new limited seriesThe Spybegins with a simple question: Who is our protagonist? Sure, we know who is playing him. That would beSacha Baron Cohen, making a stunning and rare turn into a dramatic role that challenges him and offers him an opportunity to sell himself as a masterful leading man in a series which tells the story of actual Israeli spy Eli Cohen. But let’s get back to the original question....
CinematographerHenry Brahamis no stranger to magic. He’s lensed fantastical films likeNanny McPheeandThe Golden Compassand Disney’sMaleficent: Mistress of Evil. But when it came to shootingJames Gunn’s DC debutThe Suicide Squad, Braham and theGuardians of the Galaxyfilmmaker wanted to blend the fantastical with the real, resulting in a focus on “magical realism” for the R-rated Warner Bros. film. The result is a superhero movie unlike any we’ve seen before – it’s strange and relatable and grotesque and beautiful all at once, with that focus on magical realism ensuring that the characters are compelling no matter how odd or outlandish situations get....
In an effort to keep thespoiler-phobes appeased, we’ll keep the particulars of the latest casting addition toThe Walking Deadfor a little further on down the post. The least we can say is that AMC has addedTom Payneto the upcoming season in a recurring role with a contractual option to return for Season 7 … which doesn’t necessarily mean his character will make it that far. OK, this is your chance to turn away....
It’s both wintertime and peak gift-buying season, so the folks over at Columbia sportswear have developed a mighty fine-looking line of Star Wars-inspired winter jackets sure to tickle any fan of a galaxy far far away. Inspired by the rebel gear worn by Luke (Mark Hamill), Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Han Solo (Harrison Ford) while adventuring to the harsh Hoth winter inStar Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Columbia has designed a limited edition run called the Echo Base Collection....
DirectorTaika Waititi’sThor: Ragnarokis now playing in select territories around the world and opens in North America next weekend. In the run-up to the Marvel film’s release, I got to sit down withJeff Goldblumfor an exclusive video interview about his work on the latest Marvel epic. He talked about why Marvel movies are so great, why he loves Taika Waititi, how much of The Grandmaster is him and how much was scripted, coming back forJurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom, and more....
A movie based on LEGOs probably shouldn’t have worked in the first place, so you’d imagine that asequelto a movie based on LEGOs wouldn’t stand a chance. And yet here we are, it’s 2019,Phil LordandChris Millerare miracle workers, andThe LEGO Movie 2: The Second Partis an unadulterated delight. The film picks up five years afterThe LEGO Movieand everything is decidedly not awesome in Bricksburg. LEGO DUPLO from the great beyond have invaded—led by Queen Watevra Wa’Nabi (Tiffany Haddish) and her incredibly named henchman General Mayhem (Stephanie Beatriz)—and Emmet (Chris Pratt), Lucy (Elizabeth Banks), Batman (Will Arnett), Metalbeard (Nick Offerman), Benny (Charlie Day), and Unikitty (Alison Brie) will have to travel to the furthest reaches of thehousegalaxy to stop it....
In just the last 72 hours, give or take,Supermanhas had an impressive$217 million opening weekend.James Gunnhas officially ushered in his DCU with theDavid CorenswetandRachel Brosnahanfilm, which sports an83% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In reaction to the success of the film, Warner Bros. CEODavid Zaslavshares the lofty goals for the DCU. Deadline reports that Zaslav says: “This weekend, we watched Superman soar as James Gunn’s passion and vision came to life on the big screen....
Spring is finally here and as we we thaw out from a harsh winter, we’re that much closer to the summer movie season. Our first major film hitting theaters is Disney’s live-action remake ofSnow White.Rachel Zegler(West Side Story) andGal Gadot(Wonder Woman) star as Disney attempts to recapture the magic of their first ever animated feature film. We also have a ton of great offerings on streaming.SeveranceSeason 2 reaches its shocking climax, as Mark and his co-workers uncover even more secrets about Lumon....
The 2000s were an exciting time for movies. Hollywood was thriving with new franchises likeTransformers,Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Today, cinephiles are embracing cult classics likeEternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindandJennifer’s Bodyfrom that era. However, there are also films that ended up nowhere despite their qualities and charm. These movies may have enjoyed modest success or even suffered at the hands of critics, but they have big, bold ideas that should be explored that went ot waste when they, unfortunately, ended up slipping through the cracks....
Some huge superhero movie news broke last night. In the wake of filmmakerScott Derrickson’s exit from theDoctor StrangesequelDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, many wondered which up-and-coming director would be hired in his stead. But in a shocking turn, we learned that Marvel Studios has gonewayhigh, as legendary filmmakerSam Raimiis actually now in talksto take overDoctor Strange 2. This news was as surprising as it was exciting, as Raimi—who previously helmed Sony’sSpider-Mantrilogy in the 2000s and put his stamp on the horror genre with his iconicEvil Deadtrilogy—is far from the typical MCU director....
[This is a repost of my review from the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.Won’t You Be My Neighbor?opens today in limited release.] I did not expect to cry as much as I did duringWon’t You Be My Neighbor?,Morgan Neville’s documentary chronicling the life and career ofFred Rogers. As a cretinous youth who preferred the colorfulSesame Streetto the staidMister Rogers’ Neighborhood, it’s only now as an adult that I can fully appreciate what Rogers was doing with his unique TV program....
The number of filmmakers working today that can command a budget over $200 million for a completely original project is dwindling, as Hollywood continues to invest a majority of its resources in rebooting and continuing longstanding franchises. While directors likeChristopher NolanandJordan Peelehave become brands in themselves thanks to their signature original stories,Matthew Vaughnhas surprisingly joined this exclusive list. While he paid his dues by directing installments in established sagas, Vaughn has managed to inspire significant resources for his wild new espionage adventure filmArgylle....
Quick Links Hold on to your seats asthe masterminds behind theBlue Lockseriesbring their magic to the big screen.Joining the ranks of other sports animes, theBlue Lockmovie spin-off promises to unravel the untold backstory of Seishiro Nagi (Nobunaga Shimazaki) and Reo Mikage (Yuma Uchida), taking us on a wild ride through the early days of their partnership. Forget everything you thought you knew about these characters as we dive into the heart of the renowned Blue Lock facility, where the action is as intense as it gets....
