John Cena has stepped into a leading role in an upcoming action-thriller directed by Scott Waugh, replacing Sylvester Stallone and joining Jackie Chan as a co-star. The project, currently carrying the working title Project X, pairs Cena with Chan in a high-stakes story that blends intense action with a globe-trotting security premise. According to reports, … Read more
Sky Cinema Original Films has secured UK distribution rights for three forthcoming titles, including the Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway noir thriller Serenity. The agreement means these films will be released theatrically in the United Kingdom and made available on Sky Cinema’s subscription platform on the same day, allowing UK audiences to choose between cinema … Read more
With the release of Incredibles 2 approaching—the long-awaited sequel to Pixar’s 2004 box-office hit—many critics will inevitably discuss how a family-oriented superhero film fits into today’s crowded superhero market. There is, however, another conversation worth having that is more closely tied to the film’s creative lead: writer-director Brad Bird. Brad Bird at the premiere for … Read more
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