Melvin Van Peebles, the filmmaker behind the influential 1971 filmSweet Sweetback’s Baadassss Songand others, has passed away at the age of 89. Van Peebles left a crucial impact on filmmaking as a pioneer of the Blaxploitation subgenre. Van Peebles was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1932. He earned a B.A. in Literature from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1954 and served for three and a half years in the United States Air Force....
If you’re a fan of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated animated seriesBoJack Horseman, we have some good news! The streaming content giant has ordered a new animated series fromBoJack’s producer/production designerLisa Hanawalt, one that aims to focus on a pair of feathered female friends. DubbedTuca & Bertie, the new comedy centers on “the friendship between two 30-year-old bird women who live in the same apartment building: Tuca, a cocky, care-free toucan, and Bertie, an anxious, daydreaming songbird....
Universal’s latest entry in itsJurassic Worldfranchise has a director, a writer, and a release date — and now it may have its star.Scarlett Johanssonis in talks to star in the prehistoric creature feature.The Hollywood Reporterhas the news that Johansson is negotiating a lead role in the upcoming film, which is currently set for a July 30, 2025 release date. The film is moving as fast as a herd ofGallimimusas it approaches its upcoming release date....
We’ve scratched another week off of our calendar, and for us it means it’s that time again where we round up the latest trailer releases of the week in one place for your easy viewing. From there it’s up to you to decide what you like and don’t like and what you will be viewing or skipping, but at least we give you plenty to choose from! The trailer releases of this week includePassengers,Westworld,Allied,The FlashSeason 3,Smurfs: The Lost Village,Bad Santa 2,Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,Ghost in the Shell, and much more....
I hate writing reviews for movies likeOfficial Secretsbecause these kinds of films lack a pulse. At least bad movies give you something to comment on, butOfficial Secretsisn’t bad. It’s fine. It’s also, instantly forgettable and completely unremarkable in every conceivable way. The moral crux ofGavin Hood’s movie—doing the right thing in the face of almost certain failure—is lost in a dry recitation of facts that provide a chronicle of the story without ever garnering any depth beyond the obvious....
Disney+’s Phase Five-opening TV showSecret Invasionis heading toits final act this Wednesday. The series has been met with criticism regardingnot taking full advantage of the Skrulls’ abilitiesand itsplot devices to shock viewers. Nevertheless, an undeniable fact is it boasts an incredibly talented cast led bySamuel L. Jacksonas Nick Fury, with Emmy Award winnerBen Mendelsohnand nomineeEmilia Clarkejoining him in this outing of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Skrulls Talos and G’iah. But the most surprising addition to this ensemble is Academy Award winnerOlivia Colman....
I know a bit too much aboutPaul Schrader’s new filmThe Card Counter, and I’m confident it’s going to be one of the better indie films that comes out… whenever that may be. Varietyreports that Focus Features just acquired the revenge movie, and if I was consulting for that studio, I’d advise them to release the film this year, when it could have a higher profile that it normally might. And with prestige titles being delayed left and right, it may even prove to be an awards contender....
Bill Paxton, one of the most charismatic, memorable, and watchable actors of our lifetime, has sadly passed away at the age of 61 from complications due to surgery. The Texas native first broke out with his unforgettable turn as Chet in the 1985 comedyWeird Science, and then solidified his versatility with yet another unforgettable turn inJames Cameron’s high-profile sci-fi sequelAliens, coining the phrase (and line-reading) “Game over, man! Game over!” for generations to come....
The movie-making business is back in full swing after the last couple of years dealing with countless on and off productions due to the pandemic. One of the most exciting films currently in production is theNicolas CageandNicolas Houltstarring Universal monster movieRenfieldand the upcoming horror film just landed another new cast member. Reported exclusively byDeadline,James Moses Blackhas joined the star-studded ensemble cast in an unknown role. The rest of the cast includesAwkwafina,Ben Schwartz,Adrian Martinez,Shohreh Aghdashloo,Bess Rouss, and the previously mentioned Cage and Hoult as Dracula and his servant Renfield respectively....
Sony’sResident Evilremakes have hit that sweet spot of nostalgia and solid gameplay in recent years. I had hopes that they’d continue the trend withResident Evil 3: Nemesis, and today those hopes have been rewarded. The first look at the upcoming remake, which will be here before you know it, was revealed by Sony during theirState of Playannouncements. And the money is already on its way out of my bank account....
If there’s aCollider Ladies Nightguest who’s been part of aPower Rangersproduction, you can bet I’m going to ask about it. At this point, the franchise includes 22 themed series (a total of 28 seasons of television), three feature films and more on the wayvia Netflix. Not only is it a hugely successful property with a significant fanbase, but thePower Rangersshows are also hugely unique productions in a very CG-heavy industry....
One of the biggest announcements of the year came at San Diego Comic-Con whenKevin Feigetook to the stage at Hall H to announce thatRobert Downey Jr.would return to Marvel to play Doctor Doom inAvengers: Doomsday(previously titledThe Kang Dynasty). Feige also announced that Marvel veteransAnthonyandJoe Russowould directDoomsdayand its follow-up,Avengers: Secret Wars, with Marvel scribeStephen McFeelybeing tapped to write the script. He also revealed that the film would be released worldwide on July 30, 2025, but he did not say when it was planned to start filming....
Sterling K. Brownhas been an instantly recognizable face on television for nearly a decade, as the conclusion of his Emmy Award-winning role onThis Is Uswas followed up by another collaboration with creatorDan Fogelmanon the thriller seriesParadise; in between, he’s made time to givestunning supporting turns on acclaimed showslikeAmerican Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. SimpsonandThe Marvelous Ms. Maisel. Brown has certainly proven himself as a presence in cinema as well, as he earned his first Academy Award nomination for his hilarious supporting role in the satirical dramedyAmerican Fiction....
