What a Croc! New ‘Dundee’ film is a tourist trap…
For the last week or so, there has been much speculation that a sequel to the Crocodile Dundee films was imminent. The original films showed Paul Hogan’s easy-going titular character … Read More
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‘Mission’ statement sees Cruise promise ‘upped ante’…
Though one might argue that the ever-escalating stakes and suspension of belief are what sometimes leads to fatigue in cinema franchise chapters, Tom Cruise is of the opinion that more … Read More
Oscar, Oscar: 2018’s nominees announced…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGZ1xaJglLU There weren’t a huge amount of surprises in Tuesday’s list of nominations for the Academy Awards as read out by Tiffany Haddish and Andy Serkis. Some familiar titles, such … Read More
Friedman won’t weather ‘Snowpiercer’ series…
Industry site Variety is reporting that the television adaptation of the cult movie Snowpiercer won’t be leaving the platform with its current showrunner Josh Friedman. Friedman, who was serving as … Read More
You’ve GoT Mail? Winter stamps-set is coming…
As we anxiously await the next (and final) run of the top-rated HBO fantasy show based on (and pulling ahead of) George R R Martin’s epic novels – to be … Read More
C G Eyes?: ‘Battle Angel – Alita’ trailer alights…
Any film that the legendary movie-maker James Cameron is connected with is always worth covering – even if his tangential connection with recent inferior Terminator entries has thrown some shade. … Read More
Mercury Falling: Freddie Biopic is under pressure…
This is a situation that may require more than a band-aid. After various problems reported from the set of Bohemian Rhapsody, the biopic of Freddie Mercury, the film appears to … Read More
The Last Jedi: New trailer hints at dark times…
The next Star Wars film, The Last Jedi has been on the horizon for some time, with the first glimpse of the film back in April. But it’s been a … Read More
A timely tale: HBO go sets a ‘Watchmen’…
One of the few comics to have an impact on the entire industry and far beyond, Watchmen holds a unique place in the cultural landscape – it’s blood-stained smiley face … Read More
Necks, please? The new ‘Tomb’ with a view…
There’s been some controversy about the reboot of the Tomb Raider with Alicia Vikander stepping into the role that Angelina Jolie originally essayed: Lara Croft, the artifact-hunting explorer and hero … Read More
Hell(boy) to pay as new film finds safe Harbour…
There was surprise in some quarters – in other quarters less so – when the announcement came some months ago that there would be another Hellboy movie but that it … Read More
RIP – Len Wein (writer, comics legend)…
He told stories of almost every superhero who ever wore a cape – and a few who haven’t. He was the man who brought Wolverine over the border and the … Read More
Star Wars, Nein? A Change of Direction…
Remember when things were going smoothly in that galaxy far, far away..? It does seem a long time ago… especially with the number of directorial hiccups involved. Only a few … Read More
RIP – Tobe Hooper (Director, horror auteur)…
It’s been a tough year for the horror genre with the loss of several key movers and shakers. Earlier this year George A. Romero passed away and now comes news … Read More
To be or not Obi? Next Star Wars to feature Kenobi?
Reports are coming in that the next standalone movie set within the Star Wars universe is likely to centre on the character of Obi wan Kenobi. Long-rumoured, the story would … Read More