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12 Dec

Everything Everywhere All at Once Scene Confuses Colin Farrell

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This post contains spoilers for Everything Everywhere All At Once Look, no one would argue that Everything Everywhere All at Once is a simple, easy-to-follow movie. The multiverse romp stars Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Wang, a dissatisfied laundromat operator who finds herself adopting attributes from selves of alternate realities to escape the deadly Jobu Tupaki. Directed by Daniels, aka Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Everything Everywhere All at Once’s mix of absurdist maximalism and open-hearted sincerity has made it the highest grossing movie ever released by A24 and an awards-season favorite. That enthusiasm was recently shared by Colin Farrell, who…

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10 Dec

What Does the Future of DC Movies Look Like?

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It’s been barely two months since James Gunn and Peter Safran took over as co-captains of the newly reconfigured DC Studios and, even though the announcement of the pair’s ascendance was widely acclaimed, the ongoing turmoil associated with the DC cinematic universe is rearing its head again. Following the initial, shocking report that one of the lingering projects left over from the old regime, Wonder Woman 3, had been canceled (“in its current incarnation” according to THR) and director/co-writer Patty Jenkins had departed the franchise, more details have come to light about the situation. According to The Wrap and confirmed…

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09 Dec

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio vs. Disney: What Are the Differences?

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This article contains spoilers for Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, as well as both the 1940 and 2022 Disney versions. “I have no strings on me,” Pinocchio proudly declared in 1940 while walking down the steps of a carnival show. The scene helped launch one of the most beloved songs in Walt Disney’s animated musical, and one which is still referenced to this day in things like Avengers movies. However, the line is a bit inaccurate. For generations of children the world over, and particularly in the United States, Pinocchio would always have strings on him: and they came in the…

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09 Dec

Shelved X-Men Spinoff Movie Script Leaks Online

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To comic book fans, X-Men is one of the most fruitful franchises in the Marvel stable. Not only have the heroes that Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created in 1962 launched numerous other teams, including X-Factor and the New Mutants, but many of its characters have gone on to star in their own solo series, including Storm, Cable, and, of course, Wolverine. But that’s not been the case for the mutants’ movie counterparts. While Wolverine has enjoyed a trio of solo movies of wildly different quality, and Deadpool’s third outing is in the works, the X-Men on screen have been…

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09 Dec

The Scariest Movie Santas Ever

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It is time to acknowledge the reindeer in the room; the truth that children and grown-ups alike are aware of, but dare not speak aloud. Santa Clause is terrifying. A strange old man overseeing an industrial complex of magical creatures, and who watches and judges all the children, then sneaks into your home dispatching justice as he sees fit. Like clowns and DisneyWorld mascots, as a society, we have all agreed to pretend that this is charming and magical and suitable for children, but deep down in the dark part of our souls, we all know the truth. So with…

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09 Dec

The Black Christmas Movies Are All Great but for Very Different Reasons

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This article contains spoilers for the Black Christmas movies Every December, I like to put on a Christmas classic from director Bob Clark. It features a cantankerous father, a grouchy Santa Claus, antics on school grounds, and of course, a memorable voiceover.  I refer, of course, to Black Christmas, the 1974 slasher starring Olivia Hussey (Romeo & Juliet), Margot Kidder (Superman), and Kier Dullea (2001). Considered by many to be the first American slasher movie, Black Christmas predates John Carpenter’s Halloween by three years. Directed by Clark and written by A. Roy Moore, the movie follows members of a sorority…

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09 Dec

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio Will Make You Forget About Disney

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This is not Uncle Walt’s Pinocchio. The little wooden boy has been a symbol of the Walt Disney Company ever since the original animated classic came out in 1940, and not even an ill-advised live-action remake released by the Mouse House just a few months ago could really sully the original’s reputation. But anyone who watches this new, completely separate stop-motion version of the tale, co-directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson, is in for a dark surprise—and hopefully, some delight. Del Toro’s Pinocchio is about as different from Disney’s as one could imagine, and not just because this…

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08 Dec

Bullet Train: What Makes the White Death Scarier Than Most Movie Gangsters

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This article contains Bullet Train spoilers. “Is underthinking a thing?” Brad Pitt’s ironically named professional assassin, Ladybug, ponders in David Leitch’s Bullet Train. It is a surprisingly lucky guess. His ultimate nemesis has already laid out his entire fate, leaving little to chance. The film is played for fun, but the primary antagonist only plays for keeps. White Death, played by Michael Shannon, is the surprise main mobster, and he is a very different breed of gangster than most in the genre. His single-minded approach to score settling is underscored by his multi-pronged attack and that makes him one of…

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08 Dec

15 Actors Who Should Be the Next James Bond Villain

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Six actors, excluding the non-canon takes in Casino Royale (1967), have put on James Bond’s tux and holstered his Walther PPK. That number will only grow as future film adventures unfold. In fact, the search is already on for the next 007 following Daniel Craig’s departure. However, as many performers have taken on Bond himself, there are even more who have filled the role of the dastardly villain trying to bring him down. From Christopher Walken’s scenery chewing Max Zorin in A View to a Kill to Mads Mikkelsen’s starkly terrifying Le Chiffre in Casino Royale (2006), there’s no denying…

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08 Dec

Does Wonder Woman 3 Cancellation Spell Doom for the DCEU?

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Warner Bros. Discovery just did what Ares, the God of War, and the entire German army could not: it stopped Wonder Woman in her tracks. The news, which was broken late Wednesday evening by The Hollywood Reporter, comes as director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran settle into their roles as DC Studios co-chairs at WB. According to the trade, the pair spent several days in Aspen, Colorado alongside Warner Bros. Pictures co-chairs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abby, with the apparent braintrust deciding to pull the plug on Wonder Woman 3 with Gal Gadot, and which writer-director Patty Jenkins…

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07 Dec

Avengers: Infinity War Almost Made Doctor Strange Iron Man

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When it released in 2016, one of the biggest complaints about Doctor Strange was that its hero hewed too close to Iron Man. It followed an arrogant man at the top of his game who suffers a humbling set back and discovers a new identity in the East. Also, facial hair. Surprisingly, bringing the two characters together in Avengers: Infinity War eased the comparison, as initial snark-offs between the duo eventually gave way to revealing their distinctive power sets. But the movie almost went in the opposite direction, further winking at the interchangability between the two. Early concept art posted…

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07 Dec

Scream 6 Could Bring Back a Forgotten Franchise Twist

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Contains Scream franchise spoilers The corn syrup is set to flow once again, as Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin return for the tentatively titled Scream 6. Taking over from the legendary Wes Craven to helm 2022’s Scream (confusingly the franchise’s fifth outing), the soft reboot put enough butts on seats to warrant a sequel. Ever since Drew Barrymore’s Casey Becker picked up the phone in 1996, the Scream franchise has been “screaming” its way to the top of the box office. As with any long-running slasher series, some entries are better than others. Now, set photos from Scream 6 suggest…

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07 Dec

First Avatar: The Way of Water Reactions Pour In

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Over a decade after the first Avatar movie set records at the global box office, sequel Avatar: The Way of Water is about to finally hit theaters on December 16. It seems like a long time since we first met Jake Sully and Neytiri on Pandora as they fought off the moon’s human colonizing forces together, but this kind of delay is not without precedent for the film’s director James Cameron, as he had originally intended the first movie to be released back in 1999 as his next project following Titanic. However, the technology just wasn’t up to scratch for…

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07 Dec

When Did the Original Star Wars Become ‘A New Hope?’

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From its original paradigm-shifting release in 1977 to right up until George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012, the filmmaker behind that galaxy far, far away was always tinkering with the original Star Wars, aka Episode IV: A New Hope. In the minds of most fans this begins insidiously during the moment where Greedo is changed to shoot first in the 1997 theatrical re-release of A New Hope, and it continued on all the way until the third film in the original trilogy, Return of the Jedi (1983), saw Hayden Christensen digitally inserted into the denouement of the same…

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07 Dec

Best Gift Ideas For DC Comics Fans During Holiday Season 2022

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This article is presented by: The holidays are here! With the collectibles market on fire lately, it’s been a tough time for people to get their hands on some of the coolest comics, games, cards, and action figures out there. But there’s no better time to go big than the holidays: now is a great time to grab those giant action figures, massive collected editions, and classic cards. And of course, we’re happy to help you find the perfect gift for the nerds in your life, whether they’re lifelong Bat-fans or just getting into your favorite heroes.  FOR THE MAN…

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06 Dec

Who Will Survive Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?

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One thing seems certain about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: James Gunn’s final installment in a trilogy centered on Marvel’s most endearing team of would-be warriors will be the last time we see this group together onscreen. Gunn himself is finished with the Guardians’ story after this movie (he’s going across the street to help get DC’s film universe back on its feet) and has strongly hinted that a number of the main characters won’t make it out of the movie alive either. The newly released trailer certainly has a different, more somber feel to it from the ones…

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04 Dec

The Best James Bond Gadgets Ranked

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After creating so many cinematic memories on the big screen, the James Bond franchise is celebrating its 60th anniversary. While news of what comes next for the saga is pretty thin at the moment, there is one certainty about what’s in store: The next James Bond will boast some intriguing, fun, and altogether dangerous gadgets.  It’s become a staple of the series, with the genre as a whole looking to the James Bond movies for inspiration when crafting their own equipment. While the likes of the Kingsman and Johnny English series might have taken some of the gadgets a step…

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03 Dec

The Best Christmas Action Movies That Aren’t Die Hard

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Christmas is fast approaching and while some will be busy decking the halls with boughs of holly, for many action movie fans the holidays are all about indulging in the time-honored tradition of watching Die Hard. There are some who would have you believe Die Hard isn’t a Christmas movie. To them, we say “bah, humbug,” or rather  “yippee-ki-yay….” For one thing, it’s got John McClane cast firmly in the role of Santa Claus, roaming the corridors of Nakatomi Plaza trying to find out “who’s naughty or nice.” Then there is Han Gruber, a modern-day Grinch with a dash of…

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03 Dec

Is Indiana Jones 5 Erasing The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles from Canon?

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Whether you love or hate the idea of 80-year-old Harrison Ford donning the fedora once again, there’s still something comforting about seeing him in the hat while John Williams’ iconic “Indiana Jones Theme” plays on. Disney deployed that nostalgia with its usual precision, too, in our first teaser trailer for the newly christened Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.  In the new James Mangold-directed sequel, Ford’s Dr. Henry Jones Jr. is looking grayer than he did in 2008’s Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. In fact, his hair is now white. But the elegiac rendition of Williams’ Indy theme still…

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02 Dec

Ernest Saves Christmas Is an Unlikely Holiday Classic

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This article contains Ernest Saves Christmas spoilers After hurrying his grandkids off to bed, an elderly man puts the finishing touches on his Christmas Eve presentation. He bounces around the tree, bubbling over with the Christmas spirit until a rustling outside his door causes him to pause. Could that noise be Santa Claus himself? Just as the grandfather allows himself to believe the impossible, a grotesque creature bursts through the door, leading with his extended claws. The grandfather wastes no time, training a pistol on the invader and sneering, “Die, you son of a…” Unable to say the curse word,…

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