'First Reformed' Director Paul Schrader Complains About Audiences, Then Says Dumb Stuff About Kevin Spacey
Perhaps desperate to slow down any Oscar momentum surrounding First Reformed, Paul Schrader has decided to complain about movie audiences, and then say some really dumb stuff about Kevin Spacey. The writer and filmmaker first sat down to an interview to bemoan the sad state of unserious movie-goers. Later, he hopped onto his Facebook page to […]
'Kingsman' Prequel Casts Charles Dance, Daniel Brühl, Rhys Ifans, and More
Four more actors are suiting up for the upcoming Kingsman prequel. According to a new report, The Amazing Spider-Man's Rhys Ifans is in talks to join the Ralph Fiennes and Harris Dickinson-led Kingsman prequel as the potential villain. Joining alongside him are several other genre vets: Game of Thrones' Charles Dance and Captain America: Civil War's Daniel Brühl, while Watchmen's Matthew Goode is reportedly being eyed for […]
James Cameron and Tom Cruise Talked About Filming a Movie in Outer Space
As the Mission: Impossible franchise has taught us, Tom Cruise is up for anything – especially if it's dangerous. And what could be more dangerous than going to space? While the Mission franchise might not ever journey to the stars, Tom Cruise did almost blast off once – with James Cameron. According to Cameron, he once wanted to make […]
'The Powerpuff Girls' Gets the Dark and Gritty Treatment in Adi Shankar's Bootleg Universe Short Film
If you were itching for a dark and gritty reboot of The Powerpuff Girls, you're in luck. No? You never wanted one in the first place? Well too bad, because Adi Shankar has made it part of his "Bootleg Universe" which includes the likes of his famously violent Power Rangers fan film, and the The Punisher: Dirty Laundry, which […]
What Is The Future of 'Daredevil'? Can Cancelled Netflix Marvel Shows Continue on Disney+?
Last night, Netflix cancelled Daredevil, leaving only Jessica Jones and The Punisher as the final Marvel shows on that streaming platform. But there have been some not-so-subtle hints that Daredevil will return in some capacity, so let's look at the future of The Man Without Fear and address the speculation that the show might make […]
Hidden Streams: A Hitchcock Great, an Animated Classic, and Other Older Movies Streaming Right Now
(Welcome to Hidden Streams, a column focused on the best older movies available to stream on your favorite services, including Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and more.) FilmStruck is dead, which might make it harder for cinephiles to dig those older hidden gems out of the overwhelming piles of streaming titles. But that won't stop us from […]
'Preacher' Season 4 Given AMC's Blessing, Praise the Lord
Preacher, the AMC series based on the comic series from Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, has just been blessed with a fourth season. Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga and Joseph Gilgun will all return for yet another romp across America to find God, with biblical forces in tow. While Preacher is a story about America, production will move […]
'The Mandalorian' Adds Nick Nolte to Grumble and Scowl His Way Through the 'Star Wars' Universe
The Star Wars series has always been a home for wizened older actors with a talent for lending gravitas to sometimes silly situations. Just to name a few: Alec Guinness, Ian McDiarmid, and Max Von Sydow. Now, that tradition will continue on the small screen, as three-time Oscar nominee Nick Nolte has joined the cast […]
'Mirai' Review: An Intimate and Fantastical Trip Through Time
Mirai is a movie utterly without pretension. And believe me, it teeters on that precipice — Mamoru Hosoda's latest film has got all the elements of "important art" meant to challenge and excite its audience: a slow-burning pace, a fantastical time travel plot, and sequences that experiment with animation and reality. But everything about Mirai […]
The First 'Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures' Shorts Have Debuted, and They're Pretty Damn Cool
Earlier this week, we learned about a new animated endeavor called Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures that was specifically geared towards kids in an effort to introduce the classic themes, pivotal moments, and iconic characters from the Star Wars saga to the next generation of fans. Now the first animated shorts from the newly founded StarWarsKids.com have […]