Casting Amy Schumer asBarbiein Sony’s live-action comedy about the iconicMattel dollis almost a dare for the Internet not to say something cruel in response. Amy Schumer does not look like the typical image associated with Barbie, and that’s the whole point of the movie. But most Internet trolls only read headlines, and they have scoffed at this casting, not realizing that the movie will address many of the issues they, themselves, have raised....
Musings about life, existence, and learned resilience vie for attention alongside themes of loneliness and desperation in director/writer Henry Nelson’s fascinating new indie filmAsleep in My Palm.Like 2020’s equally compellingNomadland,most of the film’s characters live purposely off-grid and have found innovative ways to adapt in an unstable modern world filled with pretentiousness and moral decay. In this case, our protagonist Tom, played by Tim Blake Nelson—the director’s father/producer, currently starring inDune: Part Two—lives with his teenage daughter Beth Anne (Chloë Kerwin ofTest Screening) in a decked-out storage unit in rural Ohio near a small liberal arts college....
Thanos has some choice words for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in the latestAvengers: EndgameTV spot. There is just one second of new footage featuring Iron Man, but it does also have some previously unheard dialogue from the Mad Titan before a battle is set to begin. Josh Brolin’s Thanos was a key component to the promotional material forInfinity War, mainly because that movie was largely told through the villain’s perspective. Now, forEndgame, the perspective has switched back to the heroes as they try and figure out a way to reverse the Decimation and bring back half of the universe....
When it comes to classic movie monsters, there have been fewer that have seen more iterations than Bram Stoker’sDracula, but of all the actors to have played the bloodsucking Count on screen one of most iconic, recognizable and influential wasBela Lugosi, and there was no better time to remember the prolific Hungarian actor than around the 65th anniversary of his death. As the Count in Universal’s 1931 version of Stoker’s novel, Lugosi became an instant icon for not only his own generation but future generations, and his performance has continued to inspire filmmakers and actors who have taken on the world’s most famous vampire....
Ashley Johnsonis an actress who started as a child and has had a very varied career. Though not all child actors decide to stick with the career when they grow older, there’s no doubt that these early days influenced Johnson’s career. In fact, she has made quite a name for herself, mostly in co-creating and partaking in the popularDungeons & Dragonsweb seriesCritical Role. From Ashley Johnson’s movies and TV shows, we see she’s not afraid to branch out into new things....
SawandInsidiousco-creator Leigh Whannell is trying his hand at sci-fi in the upcomingUpgrade. However, this isn’t your normal sci-fi affair as evidenced by the new Red Band trailer, which is just as gory as any horror movie, if not more. The Blumhouse producedUpgradeis set to hit theaters next week and the latest trailer focuses on the blood and the praise the critics have been heaping on the film, with loud gunshots punctuating each word that pops up on the screen....
Remakes are an almost guaranteed profit machine for Hollywood, as whether bad or good, fans of the original cannot help but be curious to see what has been done to a story they either grew up watching or have some other affiliation with. However, Cary Elwes certainly isn’t on board with the idea of remaking perfectly good and beloved movies just because they are older and he proved this again by continuing to insist thatThe Princess Brideshould never get the remake treatment....
Chris Evans has finally addressed thenude photo leakthat occurred over the weekend. The actor, best known for his role as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, accidentally revealed an explicit image to his Instagram followers. Though the image in question received a great deal of attention, Evans had yet to publicly respond to the snafu. Until now. Taking to Twitter, in addition to speaking with Tamron Hall on her talk show, the actor has opened up about the situation....
WhileDeadpoolandDeapool 2were uniquely “Deadpoolian”, according toRyan Reynolds,Deadpool & Wolverineis the most Deadpool of all the Deadpools. The hotly-anticipated movie is nearing its release date (July 26), and will see the iconic X-Men characters venture into the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time. While many are excited to see the unexpected return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine (following the character’s demise at the end of 2017’sLogan), Ryan Reynolds still promises that the film will fit theDeadpoolbrand - if theseveral NSFW references in the first trailer didn’t give it away....
It sounds like fans can get excited about two newPredatormovies in 2025, one in theaters and one on streaming. It was recently confirmed thatPredator: Badlandswould take over the June 06, 2025, release date that Disney had previously saved forBlade.Predator: Badlandsis a post-apocalyptic entry that hails from Dan Trachtenberg, who previously directed the Hulu prequelPrey, and stars Elle Fanning. It also marks the franchise’s return to the big screen afterPreywas sent straight to streaming....
Last week, HBO finally unveiled the fullGame of Thrones Season 7 trailer, which featured an interesting shot of Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) and Jamie Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) standing on a large map of Westeros, with Cersei telling her brother that that she will destroy all of her enemies. While this brief shot certainly didn’t show Cersei or her brother/former love Jamie Lannister in any direct danger, many think that this shot, when coupled with a scene from the Season 5 premiere, could ultimately be foreshadowing the death of a major character....
For years, hardcore fans have fought over whichSpider-Man actor was the best. There were the die-hard nostalgic fans ofSam Raimi’sSpider-Mantrilogy, with Tobey Maguire donning the red and blue suit. There were the MCU fans of the backflipping, young Tom Holland and his portrayal of Peter’s search for a father-figure that wouldn’t die or backstab him in the MCU. And there were the outcasts: theAmazing Spider-Manfans who lovedAndrew Garfield’s performanceof skater punk, Gwen Stacy-loving, web-slinging hero....
Earlier this month, the new stage playHarry Potter and the Cursed Childopened with the first previews in London’s West End, set years afterHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Later this year, fans will get to explore a different side of theHarry Potteruniverse withFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which is set for release this November from Warner Bros. Pictures. Earlier today, Warner Bros. released a new poster, with a new announcement coming soon....
