The Breadwinner (2017) ReviewDirector: Nora TwomeyScreenplay: Anita Doron, Deborah EllisStarring: Saara Chaudry, Soma Chhaya, Noorin Gulamgaus, Laara Sadiq, Ali Badshah, Shaista Latif, Kawa Ada Animated films today often trade depth for dazzling spectacle, but The Breadwinner is a rare exception: a movie that combines delicate artistry with a powerful, adult story. Directed by Nora Twomey … Read more
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) Director: J.A. Bayona Screenwriters: Derek Connolly, Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Geraldine Chaplin, James Cromwell, Jeff Goldblum, Toby Jones, Ted Levine, Daniella Pineda, Justice Smith, Rafe Spall, BD Wong Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom takes the familiar spectacle of dinosaurs rampaging across the screen and folds it into … Read more
On Chesil Beach (2018) Director: Dominic Cooke Screenwriter: Ian McEwan Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle, Emily Watson, Anne-Marie Duff On Chesil Beach is a restrained, emotionally precise film that explores intimacy, fear and the social codes of early 1960s Britain. Dominic Cooke’s feature debut adapts Ian McEwan’s novel into a cinematic study of a single … Read more
Jared Leto Set to Return as The Joker in New Warner Bros. Stand‑Alone Film Warner Bros. is developing a stand‑alone Joker movie that will see Jared Leto reprise his role from the 2016 film Suicide Squad. According to reports, Leto is not only expected to return to the character but will also serve as an … Read more
This article was written exclusively for The Film Magazine by Craig Sheldon. When we think of science fiction films, certain images instantly come to mind: Luke Skywalker learning his connection to a colossal grey planet-sized weapon, astronaut David Bowman experiencing a mind-bending voyage through space and time, or Spock sacrificing himself while placing his hand … Read more
Ibiza (2018) Director: Alex Richanbach Screenwriter: Lauryn Kahn Starring: Gillian Jacobs, Richard Madden, Michaela Watkins, Phoebe Robinson, Vanessa Bayer Plot: A young American woman and her two best friends travel to Spain in search of a popular DJ. Review: Alex Richanbach’s Ibiza aims for a breezy summer comedy about friendship and impulsive travel, but it … Read more
Adventures In Babysitting (1987) Director: Chris Columbus Screenwriter: David Simkins Starring: Elisabeth Shue, Vincent D’Onofrio, Penelope Ann Miller, George Newburn, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, Anthony Rapp, Calvin Levels Adventures in Babysitting is a lively 1987 comedy that blends suburban sensibilities with the unpredictable energy of New York City. Directed by Chris Columbus and written by … Read more
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) Director: Ron Howard Screenplay: Jonathan Kasdan, Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Joonas Suotamo, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Paul Bettany, Jon Favreau, Linda Hunt Solo: A Star Wars Story is a polished, visually striking addition to the Star Wars anthology that still struggles to find a … Read more
James Mangold to Write and Direct Boba Fett Standalone for Lucasfilm and Disney According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, Lucasfilm and Disney are developing a standalone Star Wars spin-off centered on the enduring fan-favorite character Boba Fett, with writer-director James Mangold attached to both pen the screenplay and helm the project. Mangold, known … Read more
GLAAD: 2017 Hollywood Films Fall Short on LGBTQ Representation GLAAD, the media-monitoring organisation that tracks LGBTQ representation in film and television, released its 2017 findings showing that the major Hollywood studios made only limited progress in depicting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer characters on the big screen. The report surveyed 109 wide-release films and … Read more
