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26 Apr

Doctor Strange 2’s Horror Content Unveiled by BBFC

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This article contains spoilers for Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. When Marvel Studios first announced that they were pressing ahead with a sequel to 2016’s Doctor Strange, the news was welcomed by fans of the character and of the movie’s returning director, Scott Derrickson. It seemed like the MCU was about to finally start embracing the kind of horror themes that run through a swathe of Marvel Universe comics. Retaining Derrickson, a favored creator who had previously helmed the likes of Sinister and The Exorcism of Emily Rose, seemed like the right choice. But some pesky “creative…
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26 Apr

Batgirl Theatrical Release Rumors and the Problem with Streaming

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Once upon a time, former WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar had a dream: build HBO Max into a streaming service that could rival Netflix and Disney+. It was the goalpost that determined as many decisions during his tenure, which began in May 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence the rush to release the entire 2021 Warner Bros. film slate simultaneously on HBO Max (which certainly left money on the table with Dune), and the choice to pillage explore WarnerMedia’s entire library for streaming content. Like Game of Thrones? Want a spinoff? How about six? But perhaps nothing in the Warner catalog…
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25 Apr

Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Will Finally Honor Former Teammate

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For most fans, the Guardians of the Galaxy consist of five to eight members. There’s the main team of Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot, and sometimes Yondu, Nebula, and Mantis. But comic fans have been waiting for another player to be added to the team, one who has been teased in both of the Guardians movies. Cosmo the Spacedog was seen briefly in the Collector’s cell in the first movie before joining Howard the Duck for the post-credit sequence. He was initially intended to be in Avengers: Infinity War but was cut for time, leaving a brief shot in the Guardians Vol. 2 credits as…
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25 Apr

The Batman Viral Video Replaces Robert Pattinson with Adam West

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With its recent release on HBO Max, The Batman continues to reshape the public’s perception of what a superhero movie can be. But it’s hardly the first time that the Dark Knight appeared on screen. In fact, outside of some serials of questionable quality in the 1940s, Batman’s feature film debut came with 1966’s Batman: The Movie. For some viewers, there could not be a larger disparity between the pop art of the 60s movie and the gothic look of Matt Reeves’s film. But the Corridor Crew on YouTube found a way. A recently-posted video recreates The Batman’s first trailer, digitally replacing actors from…
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24 Apr

New Nicolas Cage Movie Has Amazing National Treasure Easter Egg

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This article contains mild The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent spoilers. You know you’ve entered the uncanny valley when it is Nicolas Cage who cautions against hyperbole and overly dramatic line readings. Hence the snickers when Cage, playing a version of himself, looks Pedro Pascal dead into the windows of his soul and says, “Very dramatic, but is there an actual plan?” The moment, which occurs right before the third act of Tom Gormican’s delightfully self-aware comedy, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, is appealing because it works on several levels at once. And in all of them, Cage is…
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23 Apr

The Batman: When Does the Joker Deleted Scene Take Place in the Movie?

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Much has already been written about The Batman‘s biggest surprise. In fact, Warner Bros. even let the clown out of the bag early in the film’s theatrical run, revealing that director Matt Reeves had shot not just one scene with Barry Keoghan‘s new take on the Joker but two. The second scene was cut for time, though, and who could blame the director? This film is already just shy of three hours long, a superhero epic that, while excellent, isn’t exactly as jovial or action-packed as other comic book flicks fighting at that weight, and the extra scene is very…
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23 Apr

The Northman Ending and Mysteries Explained

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This article contains massive THE NORTHman spoilers. I will avenge you, father! I will save you, mother! I will kill you, Fjölnir! By the time The Northman concludes, Alexander Skarsgård’s wayward Viking prince has accomplished two out of the three. But was any of it worthwhile? Before the credits roll, Uncle Fjölnir (Claes Bang) is well and truly dead by his nephew’s hand; his head cleaved clean off with a massive stroke of Amleth’s arm. However, the prince without a kingdom is also slain, stabbed through what I believe is the heart and left to simmer by a lake of…
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23 Apr

The Batman: Where You’ve Seen Joker Actor Barry Keoghan Before

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Despite being the third actor to play the role inside of six years, it’s no small thing to portray the Clown Prince of Crime. Indeed, as soon as The Batman opened in theaters last month, almost the entire internet chatter was about that cameo where out of seemingly nowhere, Barry Keoghan showed up under heavy prosthetics as an unnamed Arkham Asylum inmate. One who is obviously the Joker. With his intensely disfigured facial scars and green hair he stands a long way from either Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscar winning Mistah J or the one portrayed by Jared Leto in Suicide Squad.…
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23 Apr

The Craziest Nicolas Cage Performances Ranked

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Say what you will about Nicolas Cage’s films, but you can never accuse the man of phoning it in. Over the course of his 40+ year career, Cage has starred in Oscar-nominated prestige flicks, direct-to-video schlock, crowd pleasing blockbusters, introspective indies, and everything in between. Throughout it all, he’s remained dedicated to his craft, making interesting choices that may seem absurd to some but are always informed by his deep knowledge of cinema history. In a Reddit AMA, Cage said, “I think many of the choices I’ve made have been inspired by film stars from the silent era, as well…
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23 Apr

The Actors Who Have Played Batman

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Holy revolving door, Batman! The Caped Crusader has been portrayed by more actors on the big screen than any other superhero in history. Most of the have lasted for just one film. But after The Dark Knight Rises, Christian Bale became the first man to have played Bruce Wayne and his alter-ego more than twice on the silver screen. He didn’t have much competition – Michael Keaton was the only other actor to reprise the role at the time. But technically, Ben Affleck and Keaton will beat Bale for appearances as Batman on the big screen next year when both return…
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22 Apr

Star Wars: How Obi-Wan Kenobi Finally Got His Own Theme

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The enduring legacy of Star Wars characters comes not only from the actors or the story but also from the amazing themes created for them by composer John Williams. Just mentioning the names “Darth Vader” or “Rey” recalls soaring strings and punching brass, as iconic as the former’s black mask and the latter’s white robes. But what about Obi-Wan Kenobi, one of the central figures of the first two trilogies? You probably don’t associate his character with a particular music cue, and with good reason. There isn’t one. But all that is about to change. In a conversation with Vanity Fair, Obi-Wan Kenobi composer Natalie…
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22 Apr

Is The Batman Better Without a Post-Credits Scene?

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This article contains The Batman spoilers. Matt Reeves’ The Batman does not have a post-credits scene—technically speaking. When the credits roll on the final shot of a sad yet determined Batman riding into Gotham’s twilight, the show is over and you’re free to leave your seat (or hit “stop” if you’re now watching it at home courtesy of HBO Max). Unlike most modern superhero movies, there is no teaser or easter egg after the credits begin. In theory, this is refreshing. It’s been nearly 10 years since Christopher Nolan allegedly told Zack Snyder not to include a post-credits scene in…
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22 Apr

Why Loki Shouldn’t Be In Thor: Love and Thunder

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A glance at the cast list for Thor: Love and Thunder reveals many fan favorites and Academy Award winners. We get Natalie Portman returning to the MCU as Jane Foster, Christian Bale and Russell Crowe crossing over from the DC Universe to play Gorr the God Butcher and Zeus, respectively. With Ragnarok standouts Korg and Valkyrie coming back, there’s really only one major franchise character missing in the latest Asgardian adventure: Loki, Thor’s half-brother and chief antagonist. Some people consider this an unforgivable omission. After all, Loki has been part of Thor’s story even before either character appeared in Marvel Comics. The tension between…
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22 Apr

Unbearable Weight: Neurotic Nicolas Cage ‘Is the Best Cage’

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Nicolas Cage is trending. It’s not uncommon for celebrities to become trending topics on Twitter after a recent interview or talk show appearance, but the 58-year-old actor finds himself the topic of conversation online far more frequently than other actors of his generation. This time, Cage is having a mini-viral moment after discussing his pet crow Hoogan and declaring, “I am a goth,” in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. Sure enough, Twitter is now full of photoshopped images of Cage wearing dark eye makeup and black lipstick, with users cracking jokes and warmly celebrating his idiosyncrasies in equal…
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22 Apr

Star Wars Brings Back Lost Attack of the Clones Character

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Let’s face it, things don’t look so good for Obi-Wan Kenobi. The upcoming Disney+ series seems to find the Jedi Master at his lowest point, living in exile after Order 66, hiding from the Grand Inquisitor, and still reeling from his failure with Anakin Skywalker. With increasing reports that the series will show the full horror of the Empire’s rise to power, it’s no wonder that some Star Wars fans are longing for happier times for the future Ben Kenobi. Fortunately, the new novel Star Wars: Brotherhood returns readers to a slightly longer long time ago, before everything went so…
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21 Apr

Thor: Love and Thunder Trailer Breakdown and Analysis

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Marvel sure took their sweet time, but we finally have a Thor: Love and Thunder teaser trailer. It was absolutely worth the wait. Taika Waititi’s long awaited sequel to Thor: Ragnarok (the movie which landed at #1 on our comprehensive ranking of the MCU movies) is a brightly-colored blast of good vibes, Marvel Comics Easter eggs and references, and callbacks to Thor’s earlier adventures. There’s plenty of humor, even more cosmic scope, and barely a hint of the terrifying villain waiting in the wings for our heroes. Clocking in at just 89 seconds, there’s still plenty to unpack, both for…
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21 Apr

Shakespeare’s Shitstorm Review: Troma and Lloyd Kaufman Make Good on Title

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Low and high brow keep a respectable distance in this campy, loose-bowelled adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play The Tempest. Troma Entertainment has been dumping its unique brand of independent shock cinema for almost 50 years, and for connoisseurs looking for their distinct aroma, Shakespeare’s Shitstorm does not disappoint. The uninitiated viewer may leave screenings disgusted and disgruntled. The director would have it no other way. He’s flushing his career with gusto. This will be the last film from Troma co-founder Lloyd Kaufman, and he is really letting go. “Uncle Lloydie,” the 74-year-old low-budget filmmaking icon, is the centerpiece of the…
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21 Apr

The Northman: Why Alexander Skarsgard Refuses to Glorify Vikings

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Everything in the buildup to The Northman’s Viking raid scene is real. Out in the river shallows of what is supposed to be medieval Europe, an ancient vessel that was once the fear and scourge of villages from North America to modern day Russia is gliding upstream—and it’s gaining speed. Among its many rowers with bloodlust on his mind is Alexander Skarsgård as Amleth, a wayward Viking prince who has lost his kingdom but never his purpose. He rides for glory and for battle, for blood and for vengeance. And on a location shoot for a Robert Eggers movie, Skarsgård…
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19 Apr

Thor: Love and Thunder Cast: Who’s Back and New Characters

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Even though the first Thor movie grossed almost $450 million in 2011, few people walking out of the theater probably thought the God of Thunder would go where Captain America and Iron Man could not and earn a fourth entry in his franchise. Sure, some of this achievement has to do with Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. completing their stories in Avengers: Endgame. But it has just as much to do with the revelation of Chris Hemsworth’s comedic abilities and the total tonal shift director Taikia Waititi brought to Thor: Ragnarok. For this unprecedented fourth solo movie, Thor: Love…
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19 Apr

Batman: How Michael Keaton’s Batsuit Changed for The Flash and Batgirl

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With the hype building for Michael Keaton’s return as Batman for The Flash and Batgirl, it’s hard to believe that fans were once outraged at the actor’s casting in the late ’80s. To fans who hated the campy 1960s Batman series, it seemed like an insult to cast a relatively diminutive and wiry comedian best known for manic roles in Beetlejuice and Mr. Mom as the Dark Knight. Ultimately, many factors contributed to the fans’ change of mind, but none as powerfully as the simple sight of Keaton wearing the Bat-suit for the first time, transforming the energetic oddball into a skulking figure of the night. That costume…
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