The action genre went through an interesting transition in the 90s. Total Recall (1990) Paul Verhoevenis a master of indefinable films. The watered down stateside formula is simple: woman in cocktail dress + a handgun. And her beginning is beastly. Nikitabegins with Parillaud as a drug addict with a death wish coupled with an impulsive trigger. The policeman she shot merely woke her up, expecting her to be a damsel in distress....
[Note: Spoilers follow for The Handmaid’s Tale season three, including the finale.] However, those choices have also changed her, and not necessarily for the better. Some situations make people into heroes. But actions should always have consequences. It’s not that her achievements aren’t laudable, but they have a price. Sure, the world does need heroes these days. Image via Jasper Savage/Hulu Image via Hulu Image via Hulu Image via Hulu
One evening I was watchingAsh vs. Thats the scene that officially seared actorSamara Weavinginto my brain forever. After that, Weaving added one impressive credit to her name after the next. She had a small but unforgettable role in the Oscar-winningMartin McDonaghfilmThree Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. She also starred oppositeThe Walking DeadsSteven Yeunin the underratedMayhemand lead the top-notch Netflix horror-comedy fromMcG,The Babysitter. Whenever we’d watch movies as a family, we’d discuss them....
A little casting switcheroo is taking place on the highly anticipated horror sequelA Quiet Place 2. What is the role exactly? Or maybe Im way off base. Its been a bit since weve seen Hounsou in a significant role in a big movie. Heres hopingA Quiet Place 2gives him the opportunity to shine. Image via Warner Bros. Image via Marvel Studios Image via Paramount Pictures Image via Paramount Pictures
I couldnt agree more with that statement. He continued, She’s like, I look white, but I’m being judged. There’s a lot of prejudice against me, and I can’t be in the same classroom. And I was just like, What is this movie? This is so complicated. Why am I crying? Image via Sundance Institute In addition to that inspiration, Harrison Jr. also had the benefit of coming from a family of performers....
Before he dives into production onAquaman 2, directorJames Wanwill direct an original horror film. TheAquamanpregame project will see Wan returning to his horror roots as a director. The film is being billed not only as a horror film but as a thriller, too. Wan will serve as the director, writer, and a co-producer alongsideMichael Clearunder their Atomic Monster banner. No casting announcements have been made yet. It’s heartening to see Wan return to a comfortable space horror movies for his next project....
New episodes ofThe Handmaids Tale’s third season currently stream weekly on Wednesdays. In an action-packed Season 3, the Runaways frantically search for their captured friends Chase, Gert and Karolina. It is based on the Marvel comics created by the award winning-team of Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona. Executive producers also include Kim Caramele and Kevin Kane. Endeavor Content is also representing international sales. Further details about the series will be announced at a later date....
TheSawspinoff continues to keep us on our toes as a new release date is announced. The release date change is just one of the many intriguing announcements which have surrounded this film. TheSawspinoff was first announcedback in May withChris Rockconfirmed to star in it as well as executive produce. Shortly after that announcement, it was confirmedSamuel L. Jacksonhad signed on to play Rock’s character’s father. Image via Netflix Image via Lionsgate
DirectorZack Snydermakes polarizing films. His hyper-aggressive visual style can be a wonder to behold or it can overload the senses. Below, Ive looked back at Snyders filmography and ranked his films from worst to best. Along the way, I discuss what makes him such an exciting yet frustrating visionary. 9.) Sucker Punch Sucker Punchis, at best, a woefully misguided feminist treatise. Image via Warner Bros. At worst, its an unbearable slog of total hypocrisy drenched in empty machismo....
If you haven’t seenA Quiet Place, you could remedy that right now since it’sstreaming on Hulu. Are there other people that have to survive like this? You only got to do it intimately for a small amount of time, so what happens next? Fans everywhere can see it in theaters on March 20, 2020. Image via Paramount Pictures
When it comes to theHarry Potterfranchise, everyone has his or her personal favorite movie. Perhaps its the international flavor ofGoblet of Fire, or the pitch-perfect time travel ofPrisoner of Azkaban. Indeed,Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Princeis the most underratedHarry Pottermovie. Half-Blood Prince, however, is in a tricky spot. To that end, another aspect of growing up is beginning to realize that your adult mentors arent infallible. But beyond the thematic intrigue,Half-Blood Princeis also a marvel from a craft standpoint....
ThenewSawmoviejust keeps getting weirder. Now today Lionsgate has announced thatSamuel L. Jacksonis joining the cast to play the father of Rocks character. This is next level ofSawon full tilt, said Joe Drake, Chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. So all the behind-the-scenes players areSawregulars, working from a new idea by Chris Rock. At the very least it should be interesting, no? Well surely find out. Image via Paramount Pictures...
Check out the full list of new titles for July 2019 below. (2007) Are We There Yet? Image via The WB Image via Columbia Pictures Image via Lionsgate Image via Paramount Pictures Image via Paramount Pictures Image via Hulu Image via CNN Films and NEON
