The devil is lurking around the edges ofHap and Leonard’s third season, and the poison he brings is a force that the two won’teasily defeat — if they can at all. In Southern Gothic fashion, the new story opens with another story, one about a young Texas blues musician who sells his soul for fame and fortune, spreading a little bit of devilment to all those who hear his bewitching tones....
In some ways,Drew Pearce’sHotel Artemisis a pretty straightforward action-thriller. There are criminals packed together in a hotel, and eventually you know that someone is going to break the rules and all hell will break loose. But until then, it’s all about building tension, and Pearce provides a clinic on adding little twists and turns to keep ratcheting up suspense. Armed with an excellent cast and a brilliant crew,Hotel Artemissucks you into its world and doesn’t let go until the closing credits....
Next month, director Leigh Whannell (Upgrade,Saw) and Universal Pictures in cooperation with Blumhouse Pictures will be releasing their updated version ofThe Invisible Man. The film, which is based on the classic sci-fi story fromH.G. Wells, starsElisabeth Moss,Aldis Hodge,Storm ReidandOliver Jackson-Cohen. It’s a modern and incredibly disturbing remake of the original 1933 film that starredClaude Rains. The first trailer was released late last year and focuses on Cecelia Kass (Moss), an abused woman who is trying to move on after the supposed suicide of her violent scientist boyfriend Adrian Griffin (Jackson-Cohen)....
Quibi has certainly made a name for itself by attracting exciting talent to craft and star in its original series delivered in “quick bites.” But given that a cell phone is the ideal way to view any Quibi series, that poses a unique challenge to filmmakers who have to make sure their story works both horizontally and vertically. Veena Sudhad this top of mind when she was working onThe Stranger, a thriller that she wrote, produced and directed....
Quick Links Bosch: Legacy, a spin-off of Amazon Prime Video’s original streaming seriesBosch, was announced in November 2021 and is now releasing on Amazon’s free streaming service, Freevee (formerly IMDb TV). The plot ofBosch: Legacyfocuses on the new challenges and investigations of the titular character, Hieronymus “Harry” Bosch. From an Army Special Forces officer to an LAPD detective, and now a private investigator, Bosch has had quite a ride. After serving the city of Los Angeles, Harry is now setting out as a private eye and continues his relentless pursuit of justice....
The2022 Sundance Film Festivalrecently came to a close after showing a wide variety of films virtually and at a handful of satellite screens across the country. It was a strong festival that provided a first glimpse of films that challenge, inspire, and move us in their own ways. It provided an initial look at the most exciting films that are to come out this year. If you missed out on the festival, you’re in luck as many of these outstanding films are coming out soon to the general public....
It’s impossible to talk aboutthe development of the superhero genreover the 21st century without mentioning just how influentialHugh Jackman’s performance as Logan was in the originalX-Menfilm. Few superhero characters have been quite as well cast, and Jackman has shown a significant amount of loyalty to the part for well over two decades. Beyond appearing as the title character in several spinoffs, Jackman has agreed to reprise his role for a scene-stealing, foul-mouthed cameo inX-Men: First Classand an incredible action sequence in the otherwise forgettableX-Men: Apocalypse....
I Smile Backis another one of those movies where a comedian is given a chance to shed all the baggage of their giggle-craving past to dig into the sadness behind the clown and reveal the dramatic performer within. Yet, before you start with the eye-rolling, it should be noted that this is thankfully a rather good example of that oft-troubling form. A big reason is of course the fact that the comedian in question isSarah Silverman, an always fearless performer who often gave hints that she had untested acting chops waiting to break out....
Inspired by the beloved the beloved book character created by authorNorman Bridwell, the family adventure comedyClifford the Big Red Dogfollows middle-schooler Emily Elizabeth (Darby Camp) as she meets an unusual little red puppy that she just wants to take home and love. Very unexpectedly and literally overnight, Clifford turns into a giant ten-foot dog that no longer fits in a small New York City apartment and can’t go anywhere without everyone noticing, so she must enlist the help of her impulsive uncle Casey (Jack Whitehall) to figure out what comes next....
Artemis Fowl, released last weekend on Disney+, is an almostincomprehensibly bad filmin whichJosh Gadshoots dirt out of his ass like a woodchipper and the main character keeps visibly aging and de-aging between scenes like a YA Benjamin Button. The film is a cursëd artifact, one I’d normally recommend burying at the bottom of the ocean like a foul mythical beast were it not for the genuinely fascinating performance byJudi Denchas Commander Julius Root of the Lower Elements Police Reconnaissance....
One of the more aggravating elements to have come about from the whole Marvel and DC Are Taking Over Hollywood thing is the discussion of universes. Nearly any talk that exists about Marvel or DC movies ties in with a universe, which really only means that continuity is kept between movies. As plenty of people have discussed, this has also had the effect of turning movies and their sequels into episodes of an outrageously expensive TV series, one where in-the-moment stakes and thoughtful characteristics are less important than teasing whatever foreboding maelstrom or evil god will arrive in the next installment....
In the legion of would-be franchise-starters that never got a follow-up,Master and Commander: The Far Side of the Worldis towards the top of the list of films wholly deserving of a sequel. The 2003 drama earned 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director forPeter Weir, and scored two wins for Best Cinematography and Sound Editing. But against a budget of $150 million, the sea-set Napoleonic War pic scored only $212 million at the box office, making its sequel prospects unlikely....
CouldMatthew McConaugheybe headed for another Oscar, just three years after taking home the Best Actor trophy forDallas Buyers Club? The “McConnaisance” has been good to theMagic Mikeactor, as he’s been able to stretch his talents like never before from sci-fi epics likeInterstellarto historical dramas likeFree State of Jones. One of his most recent efforts is the highly anticipated dramaGold, and TWC-Dimension announced today that it has slated the film for wide release on Christmas Day of this year, putting it directly into the awards fray....
