As regular readers will know, in my previous piece I was excited about the newly announced Dark Crystal prequel trailer and hoped it might spark a renewed appreciation for 1980s-style filmmaking. The response was warm and encouraging, so I thought I’d follow up with a closer look at five moments that, for me and many … Read more
The Last Republican is a Fair, Balanced Portrayal of Adam Kinzinger’s Final Days (Which is Why It’s Destined to Fail) The Last Republican | Adam Manery Released into a moment of intense political division, The Last Republican feels urgently relevant. Directed by Steve Pink, best known for comedies like Hot Tub Time Machine and Accepted, … Read more
Emma Stone Named World’s Highest-Paid Actress by Forbes Forbes has named Emma Stone the world’s highest-paid actress for the period between June 1, 2016 and June 1, 2017. The actress, best known for her roles in films such as Easy A, The Help, The Amazing Spider-Man and most recently La La Land, reportedly earned $28 … Read more
2017 has been an unusual year for the global film industry. Several high-budget franchise efforts such as The Mummy and Baywatch failed to meet expectations at the box office, while smaller, lower-budget titles like Get Out and Girls Trip posted strong returns. This mixed performance suggests audiences are more selective than expected and that franchises … Read more
Leslie Grace and Elliott Lester at the Canadian Premiere of THE THICKET | Calgary International Film Festival Ahead of the Canadian premiere of The Thicket at the 25th Calgary International Film Festival, I spoke with lead actor Leslie Grace and director Elliott Lester about the film’s distinctive “punk rock” take on the Western, the challenges … Read more
John Cena Joins Bumblebee: New Details on the Transformers Spin-Off The newly announced Transformers spin-off Bumblebee has added WWE superstar and actor John Cena to its cast, according to recent reporting. This casting marks another notable step in Cena’s ongoing transition from professional wrestling to a full-time career in film and television. Image: WWE At … Read more
TIFF 2024 Films | The Toronto International Film Festival has expanded its already packed slate with 20 additional titles, joining high-profile films such as Nightbitch, Anora, and The Shrouds. The full roster now numbers 278 films for the 49th edition of TIFF, presented by Rogers, which runs from September 5 to 15, 2024. Below is … Read more
47 Meters Down (2017) Director: Johannes Roberts Screenwriters: Johannes Roberts, Ernest Riera Cast: Mandy Moore, Claire Holt, Matthew Modine 47 Meters Down — Review At first glance, 47 Meters Down looks like another entry in the ever-growing library of shark films: a familiar premise, promotional footage that trades on jump scares, and the inevitable comparisons … Read more
In Our Blood Movie Review Fantasia Film Festival In Our Blood, directed by Pedro Kos, is one of this year’s most quietly powerful films. It blends documentary sensibilities with a taut, genre-inflected narrative to explore addiction, family, and the ethics of storytelling. Under Kos’s guidance, the film succeeds as both a human drama and a … Read more
Warner Bros. Reportedly Planning Major Oscar Campaign for Wonder Woman Unofficial reports indicate that Warner Bros. may launch a significant Oscar campaign for the blockbuster superhero film Wonder Woman. The DC Comics adaptation, directed by Patty Jenkins and distributed by Warner Bros., has already made box office history as the highest-grossing film directed by a … Read more