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The Old Guard is a superhero action thriller film franchise based on a series of graphic novels of the same name by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández. The film revolves around a group of immortal mercenaries secretly living among us as they are reunited because of a threat to their freedom as a sinister group tries to hunt them down. The Old Guard stars Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Harry Melling, Veronica Ngo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Uma Thurman. So, if you loved the explosive action, thrilling drama, and entertaining characters in The Old Guard film franchise, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Wanted (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures
Wanted is an action thriller film directed by Timur Bekmambetov from a screenplay co-written by Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, and Chris Morgan.
The Old Guard is a superhero action thriller film franchise based on a series of graphic novels of the same name by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández. The film revolves around a group of immortal mercenaries secretly living among us as they are reunited because of a threat to their freedom as a sinister group tries to hunt them down. The Old Guard stars Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Harry Melling, Veronica Ngo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Uma Thurman. So, if you loved the explosive action, thrilling drama, and entertaining characters in The Old Guard film franchise, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Wanted (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures
Wanted is an action thriller film directed by Timur Bekmambetov from a screenplay co-written by Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, and Chris Morgan.
- 7/5/2025
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
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This July, Peacock is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated return of the post-apocalyptic action comedy series Twisted Metal to the streaming release of Drop. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Peacock next month and have an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the twelve best films that are coming to Peacock in July 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.
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Goodfellas is a biographical gangster film directed by Martin Scorsese, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Nicholas Pileggi. Based on Pileggi’s 1985 nonfiction book Wiseguy, the 1990 film chronicles the rise and fall of mafioso Henry Hill over the course of 25 years. Goodfellas stars Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, and Paul Sorvino.
This July, Peacock is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated return of the post-apocalyptic action comedy series Twisted Metal to the streaming release of Drop. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Peacock next month and have an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the twelve best films that are coming to Peacock in July 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.
Goodfellas (July 1) Rt Score: 91% Credit – Warner Bros.
Goodfellas is a biographical gangster film directed by Martin Scorsese, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Nicholas Pileggi. Based on Pileggi’s 1985 nonfiction book Wiseguy, the 1990 film chronicles the rise and fall of mafioso Henry Hill over the course of 25 years. Goodfellas stars Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, and Paul Sorvino.
- 7/2/2025
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Films have a magical ability to transport us across worlds and time when done right. While fictional tales have their own magic, some stories are so extraordinary, so deeply human, that they deserve to be told on the silver screen.
Such biographical dramas, rooted in real-life events, have the rare power to not only captivate and entertain but also to educate and inspire. These films peel away the layers of history and paint a picture of the triumphs, struggles, and complexities of some of the most remarkable individuals who helped shape the world and occasionally, and made it a better place.
From tales of heroism in the face of unimaginable horrors and adversities to stories of quiet resilience, Hollywood has no shortage of biographical dramas that resonate. Although there are times when the creative flair takes over and adds a bit of dramatic flourish to create a story worthy of cinematic appeal,...
Such biographical dramas, rooted in real-life events, have the rare power to not only captivate and entertain but also to educate and inspire. These films peel away the layers of history and paint a picture of the triumphs, struggles, and complexities of some of the most remarkable individuals who helped shape the world and occasionally, and made it a better place.
From tales of heroism in the face of unimaginable horrors and adversities to stories of quiet resilience, Hollywood has no shortage of biographical dramas that resonate. Although there are times when the creative flair takes over and adds a bit of dramatic flourish to create a story worthy of cinematic appeal,...
- 6/18/2025
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
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Netflix is one of the best places to find the best movies and TV shows you can watch on any streaming service. Every month, it adds hundreds of new titles to its content library. For instance, this month, we are getting the much-anticipated Season 4 of Love, Death & Robots and a new original comedy series titled The Four Seasons, but with that, some titles have to leave the service for a number of reasons. So, today, we are here to tell you about the best film and TV shows you should watch before they leave Netflix in May 2025.
About Time (May 1) Credit – Universal Pictures
About Time is a sci-fi romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The 2013 film follows Tim Lake, a young man who his father tells that the men in his family have the...
Netflix is one of the best places to find the best movies and TV shows you can watch on any streaming service. Every month, it adds hundreds of new titles to its content library. For instance, this month, we are getting the much-anticipated Season 4 of Love, Death & Robots and a new original comedy series titled The Four Seasons, but with that, some titles have to leave the service for a number of reasons. So, today, we are here to tell you about the best film and TV shows you should watch before they leave Netflix in May 2025.
About Time (May 1) Credit – Universal Pictures
About Time is a sci-fi romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The 2013 film follows Tim Lake, a young man who his father tells that the men in his family have the...
- 4/29/2025
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Tom Hanks' Commander Ernie Krause will be back in action soon. The Apple TV+ World War II naval thriller Greyhoundis getting a sequel. Deadline reports that Hanks will return to both star and pen the script, and a number of creatives from the first film are on board, as well. The film is set to begin shooting early next year.
In addition to Hanks, director Aaron Schneider (Get Low), who helmed the original film, is back for the sequel, as is producer Gary Goetzman from Hanks' production company Playtone. The rest of the cast is currently in negotiations, but Deadline reports most of the cast from the original will return. The sequel will reportedly see Krause and the crew of the USS Keeling take part in the latter half of World War II, including the Normandy landings and action in the Pacific theater. The original was one of Apple TV+'s first original movies,...
In addition to Hanks, director Aaron Schneider (Get Low), who helmed the original film, is back for the sequel, as is producer Gary Goetzman from Hanks' production company Playtone. The rest of the cast is currently in negotiations, but Deadline reports most of the cast from the original will return. The sequel will reportedly see Krause and the crew of the USS Keeling take part in the latter half of World War II, including the Normandy landings and action in the Pacific theater. The original was one of Apple TV+'s first original movies,...
- 4/25/2025
- by Rob London
- Collider.com
852 Films, which is co-founded by singer-actress Josie Ho and producer Conroy Chan, has launched five new projects at Hong Kong’s Filmart.
Additionally, the production outfit unveiled Iman Taheri, who becomes their first signed artist. He stars in horror film The Mage, directed by Danny Pang. The film also stars Ho and German Cheung. Taheri is set to appear in the sequel The Mage 2, which will start filming in April this year — as well as in several upcoming films on the company’s slate.
852 Films has worked on Open Grave, starring Shalto Copley, Thomas Kretschmann and Josie Ho, as well as How To Talk To Girls At Parties, directed by John Cameron Mitchell.
Besides launching The Mage 2, 852 Films also unveiled Macao Redux, with Jordan Gertner (The Killer Inside Me) set to direct. The film follows four friends — Z, a magician; Jade, an actress; Marco, a tech wizard; and Hazel,...
Additionally, the production outfit unveiled Iman Taheri, who becomes their first signed artist. He stars in horror film The Mage, directed by Danny Pang. The film also stars Ho and German Cheung. Taheri is set to appear in the sequel The Mage 2, which will start filming in April this year — as well as in several upcoming films on the company’s slate.
852 Films has worked on Open Grave, starring Shalto Copley, Thomas Kretschmann and Josie Ho, as well as How To Talk To Girls At Parties, directed by John Cameron Mitchell.
Besides launching The Mage 2, 852 Films also unveiled Macao Redux, with Jordan Gertner (The Killer Inside Me) set to direct. The film follows four friends — Z, a magician; Jade, an actress; Marco, a tech wizard; and Hazel,...
- 3/17/2025
- by Sara Merican
- Deadline Film + TV
Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn joined forces for this criminally overlooked thriller, which has finally found success thanks to free streaming. Released back in 2018, the crime thriller Dragged Across Concrete finds the pair as cops who, in desperate need of money after being suspended over footage of them assaulting a suspect, must descend into the criminal underworld. It’s a dark thriller that will leave you feeling dirty thanks to all the grit and violence, and is well worth checking out. As many clearly now are.
Written and directed by S. Craig Zahler, Dragged Across Concrete features an ensemble cast that includes Tory Kittles, Michael Jai White, Jennifer Carpenter, Laurie Holden, Fred Melamed, Thomas Kretschmann, and Don Johnson alongside Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn. Dragged Across Concrete is now streaming on Freevee, and has reached #6 in the platform’s top 10. You can check out the official synopsis below.
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Written and directed by S. Craig Zahler, Dragged Across Concrete features an ensemble cast that includes Tory Kittles, Michael Jai White, Jennifer Carpenter, Laurie Holden, Fred Melamed, Thomas Kretschmann, and Don Johnson alongside Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn. Dragged Across Concrete is now streaming on Freevee, and has reached #6 in the platform’s top 10. You can check out the official synopsis below.
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- 3/6/2025
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Hollywood veteran Harrison Ford has never been one to shy away from talking about the realities of filmmaking, whether it involves storytelling, acting, or—most recently—the growing presence of AI. While CGI graphics and advanced technology continue to reshape the entertainment industry – mostly for the worse, it seems - Ford believes A.I. is not needed and there is something else out there that can easily "steal my soul:" Hollywood stunt performers.
In a recent conversation with the Wall Street Journal, Ford was asked about how he felt having his likeness replicated in projects such as the new Indiana Jones video game, which puts his face on the character that players get to control and journey with through a new Indy adventure. In his usual style, Ford detoured from specifically answering the question and explained how he believes that while technology can put someone’s face on another person’s body,...
In a recent conversation with the Wall Street Journal, Ford was asked about how he felt having his likeness replicated in projects such as the new Indiana Jones video game, which puts his face on the character that players get to control and journey with through a new Indy adventure. In his usual style, Ford detoured from specifically answering the question and explained how he believes that while technology can put someone’s face on another person’s body,...
- 2/13/2025
- by Anthony Lund
- MovieWeb
Although many Indiana Jones fans were unhappy with the last installment, Harrison Ford has made his peace with the character.
The Oscar nominee recently shared his reaction to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny‘s unsuccessful 2023 opening after taking one last adventure as the titular archaeologist in the James Mangold-helmed sequel.
“S— happens,” he told WSJ. Magazine of the film’s poor box office performance. “I was really the one who felt there was another story to tell. When [Indy] had suffered the consequences of the life that he had to live, I wanted one more chance to pick him up and shake the dust off his ass and stick him out there, bereft of some of his vigor, to see what happened.”
Ford added, “I’m still happy I made that movie.”
Dial of Destiny came amid a particularly rough 2023 for Disney, losing about $143 million on the...
The Oscar nominee recently shared his reaction to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny‘s unsuccessful 2023 opening after taking one last adventure as the titular archaeologist in the James Mangold-helmed sequel.
“S— happens,” he told WSJ. Magazine of the film’s poor box office performance. “I was really the one who felt there was another story to tell. When [Indy] had suffered the consequences of the life that he had to live, I wanted one more chance to pick him up and shake the dust off his ass and stick him out there, bereft of some of his vigor, to see what happened.”
Ford added, “I’m still happy I made that movie.”
Dial of Destiny came amid a particularly rough 2023 for Disney, losing about $143 million on the...
- 2/6/2025
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
Harrison Ford has a reputation in Hollywood for telling it like it is and appearing to take just about anything in stride. It's a personality trait that has made him one of the most beloved people in the industry, and he continues to be the guy we can all rely on when discussing the box office failure of 2023's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. If it's something that bothered him, the actor isn't showing it. In fact, his response is very on-brand.
During an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford was asked about the box office disappointment of the fifth Indiana Jones film, and the actor, who gives a very gruff and direct answer to begin his response, does admit that he's still very happy he made the film.
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During an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford was asked about the box office disappointment of the fifth Indiana Jones film, and the actor, who gives a very gruff and direct answer to begin his response, does admit that he's still very happy he made the film.
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- 2/5/2025
- by Gaius Bolling
- MovieWeb
Making a new installment to a beloved franchise often feels like a surefire way for a studio to make a major profit. These films thrive on having a massive, pre-existing audience who already love the characters and stories that have been established within the universe of the franchise. Because of that, the filmmakers can often be quite confident that their latest installment in the series will attract plenty of people to the theater, securing a hefty paycheck for themselves at the end of the day.
However, a handful of poor performances over the years have proven that success is not always a guarantee. Every so often, a franchise gets a new installment that fails to live up to its predecessors on all accounts. These films can not only bomb with critics, but prove to be major flops at the box office, even failing to recuperate the money that went into making them.
However, a handful of poor performances over the years have proven that success is not always a guarantee. Every so often, a franchise gets a new installment that fails to live up to its predecessors on all accounts. These films can not only bomb with critics, but prove to be major flops at the box office, even failing to recuperate the money that went into making them.
- 1/15/2025
- by Eli Morrison
- ScreenRant
The 2025 awards season recently kicked off with the Golden Globes on Sunday, January 5. Hosted by Nikki Glaser, this entertaining spectacle gave viewers their first glimpse into who can be expected to thrive as the season continues. Numerous actors (including several first-time winners) managed to take home one of the prestigious awards, further solidifying them as some of the leading talents in the industry.
Of course, with this new recognition being given to these actors, many viewers are now curious about where else they can see these stars show off their skills. Fortunately, most of the winners of the 2025 Golden Globes have appeared in many other great projects before, so audiences have plenty of places they can go in order to appreciate their work. Although there are many other options as well, these movies highlight some of the best performances by the newest batch of Golden Globe winners from earlier in their careers.
Of course, with this new recognition being given to these actors, many viewers are now curious about where else they can see these stars show off their skills. Fortunately, most of the winners of the 2025 Golden Globes have appeared in many other great projects before, so audiences have plenty of places they can go in order to appreciate their work. Although there are many other options as well, these movies highlight some of the best performances by the newest batch of Golden Globe winners from earlier in their careers.
- 1/6/2025
- by Eli Morrison
- ScreenRant
Adrien Brody, the star of one of 2024's best films, The Brutalist, recalls the harrowing experience that was shooting The Pianist, the film that earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor in 2003. Brody reveals that he went through an extreme diet to lose weight for the role, and the experience was, in fact, so harrowing that it gave him post-traumatic stress disorder (Ptsd).
The actor spoke to Vulture about his latest film, one he likes to compare to The Pianist. In The Brutalist, Brody gives life to László Tóth, a World War II Jewish survivor who moves to the United States after the war, and his life is completely turned around by a mogul who sees Tóth's skills in architecture. The film is already gaining award buzz, with Brody being at the forefront of a tight Oscar race. Thus, it makes sense that he is now reflecting on The...
The actor spoke to Vulture about his latest film, one he likes to compare to The Pianist. In The Brutalist, Brody gives life to László Tóth, a World War II Jewish survivor who moves to the United States after the war, and his life is completely turned around by a mogul who sees Tóth's skills in architecture. The film is already gaining award buzz, with Brody being at the forefront of a tight Oscar race. Thus, it makes sense that he is now reflecting on The...
- 12/24/2024
- by Federico Furzan
- MovieWeb
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Prime Video is home to millions of hours of content, and something new is added to Prime Video’s content library every day. 2024 has been a great year for Prime Video as many of the original TV shows and movies, including Fallout and The Idea of You, came out this year. So, we compiled a list of the best Prime Video original movies in 2024.
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Upgraded is a romantic comedy film directed by Carlson Young from a screenplay co-written by Christine Lenig, Justin Matthews, and Luke Spencer Roberts. The 2024 film follows Ana Santos, an aspiring art intern who is invited on a last-minute work trip to London, where she meets William, a handsome stranger who mistakes Ana for an art director. Upgraded stars Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, Thomas Kretschmann, Gregory Montel, Lena Olin, and Marisa Tomei.
Prime Video is home to millions of hours of content, and something new is added to Prime Video’s content library every day. 2024 has been a great year for Prime Video as many of the original TV shows and movies, including Fallout and The Idea of You, came out this year. So, we compiled a list of the best Prime Video original movies in 2024.
Upgraded Credit – Prime Video
Upgraded is a romantic comedy film directed by Carlson Young from a screenplay co-written by Christine Lenig, Justin Matthews, and Luke Spencer Roberts. The 2024 film follows Ana Santos, an aspiring art intern who is invited on a last-minute work trip to London, where she meets William, a handsome stranger who mistakes Ana for an art director. Upgraded stars Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, Thomas Kretschmann, Gregory Montel, Lena Olin, and Marisa Tomei.
- 12/16/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
One of popular culture's most beloved and successful brands of cinema, Sci-Fi boasts some of the best movies of all time. A key element of this is the diverse array of memorable and compelling villains that the genre has produced over the years. Featuring iconic characters in the vein of 2001: A Space Odyssey's Hal 9000, The Matrix's Agent Smith, or Star Wars' Darth Vader, the best sci-fi movie villains of all time feature prominently on any list of wider cinema's finest antagonists.
However, for every celebrated bad guy that the genre has to offer, there's at least one tragically underrated sci-fi movie villain who doesn't get enough recognition from mainstream audiences. Whether the character in question is overshadowed by more prominent antagonists who appear in their parent franchise or simply ends up getting lost in the shuffle with an array of broadly similar competitors, science fiction plays host...
However, for every celebrated bad guy that the genre has to offer, there's at least one tragically underrated sci-fi movie villain who doesn't get enough recognition from mainstream audiences. Whether the character in question is overshadowed by more prominent antagonists who appear in their parent franchise or simply ends up getting lost in the shuffle with an array of broadly similar competitors, science fiction plays host...
- 12/15/2024
- by Gabriel Sheehan
- ScreenRant
Despite some war movies telling compelling stories and being visually spectacular showcases of pure cinema, these achievements dont always equate to astounding box office success. Several incredible war movies have flopped at the box office, being outshined by bigger releases or sadly being forgotten by modern viewers. Although a box office flop doesn't necessarily mean a financial loss, it often implies that the film didn't meet its potential or expectations.
Many of the best war movies ever didnt earn big at the box office, and there were many powerful depictions of lesser-known conflicts that viewers didnt turn out for. While some of the best directors of all time have put passion and power behind extraordinary cinematic showcases of battle, conflict, and warfare, these have not always earned the kind of enduring legacy they deserve despite having such a high quality. While its always disappointing when a great war movie does...
Many of the best war movies ever didnt earn big at the box office, and there were many powerful depictions of lesser-known conflicts that viewers didnt turn out for. While some of the best directors of all time have put passion and power behind extraordinary cinematic showcases of battle, conflict, and warfare, these have not always earned the kind of enduring legacy they deserve despite having such a high quality. While its always disappointing when a great war movie does...
- 11/7/2024
- by Stephen Holland
- ScreenRant
Truly impactful war movies have the potential to leave an eternal mark on viewers who carry forward this powerful cinematic experience for the rest of their lives. From brutal depictions of soldiers on the battlefield to uncompromising showcases of the psychological horror of life during wartime, conflict-based cinema has consistently spread an anti-war message that connects with viewers in ways that other media often cant. As the visual depiction of warfare gets presented to audiences in its purest form, this can leave an impression on viewers that lasts a lifetime.
Many of the greatest directors who ever lived have made truly timeless war movies so brutal they can only be endured once. However, the sheer power of that singular viewing can be so memorable that the visions of war are seared in the audiences subconscious for decades to come. While these emotionally intense war movies will surely make for uncomfortable viewing,...
Many of the greatest directors who ever lived have made truly timeless war movies so brutal they can only be endured once. However, the sheer power of that singular viewing can be so memorable that the visions of war are seared in the audiences subconscious for decades to come. While these emotionally intense war movies will surely make for uncomfortable viewing,...
- 11/1/2024
- by Stephen Holland
- ScreenRant
Winning an Oscar is an elite accomplishment known only to a few, and those who can achieve it are worthy of being celebrated. Adrien Brody won his first and only Oscar for his work in The Pianist, the 2002 period drama that was quietly added to Peacock recently. The film tells the story of acclaimed Polish musician Wladyslaw Szpilman during WWII who deals with the struggles of the war as he loses contact with his family. As the war goes on, hes forced to hide in the Warsaw ruins to survive. In addition to Brody, The Pianist also stars Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, and Emilia Fox, and the film currently sits at outstanding scores of 95% from critics and 96% from general audiences on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.
- 10/31/2024
- by Adam Blevins
- Collider.com
Bruce Campbell might be known for chainsawing his way through Deadites with his trusty boom stick by his side in the long-running Evil Dead franchise, but theres one successful movie series he would have liked to have been featured more in, if for nothing else than the paycheck. Campbell starred as Ash Williams in Sam Raimis original Splatstick trilogy, and while hes mostly synonymous with the horror genre, the versatile actor also made a brief appearance in Disneys Cars 2 in 2011, voicing the character of Rod "Torque" Redline.
Campbell recently sat down for Varietys Know Their Lines? segment (seen below), reliving some of his most famous one-liners from his filmography, which encompasses a wide range of genres including horror, comedy, and family-friendly films like the Disney sequel. When it came time to utter some of Redlines famous last words ("I was just wearing a disguise. You guys are stuck looking like this.
Campbell recently sat down for Varietys Know Their Lines? segment (seen below), reliving some of his most famous one-liners from his filmography, which encompasses a wide range of genres including horror, comedy, and family-friendly films like the Disney sequel. When it came time to utter some of Redlines famous last words ("I was just wearing a disguise. You guys are stuck looking like this.
- 10/12/2024
- by James Melzer
- MovieWeb
Over a long career of great roles, the best of Kyle Chandler's movies and TV shows showcase the actor's incredible performances in some outstanding projects. Chandler is an actor who has jumped between the small screen and the big screen throughout his career, cementing himself as a beloved actor in both mediums. Even with a number of iconic roles in his past, Chandler's career is still going strong with him recently cast in Lanterns, the Dcu's Green Lantern series as Hal Jordan.
While fans might know Chandler best from his role on Friday Night Lights, which helped make him an A-list star, his career is filled with impressive roles before and after he played Coach Eric Taylor. Chandler has worked with some incredible directors in his career, such as Martin Scorsese, Kathryn Bigelow, and Peter Jackson. He has also shared the screen with Oscar winners like Cate Blanchett and Leonardo DiCaprio.
While fans might know Chandler best from his role on Friday Night Lights, which helped make him an A-list star, his career is filled with impressive roles before and after he played Coach Eric Taylor. Chandler has worked with some incredible directors in his career, such as Martin Scorsese, Kathryn Bigelow, and Peter Jackson. He has also shared the screen with Oscar winners like Cate Blanchett and Leonardo DiCaprio.
- 10/10/2024
- by Colin McCormick
- ScreenRant
James McAvoy has addressed the reasons why his hit action movie Wanted has not had a sequel, and suggested that he is now too old to return to the role of Wesley. In a time when action stars are getting older we are looking at you Tom Im 62 and still throwing myself out of planes Cruise McAvoy seems like a baby at just 45, but for him, characters like that are a young persons role now.
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*Availability in US Release Date June 19, 2008Director Timur BekmambetovCast James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann, CommonRuntime 110Main Genre ActionWriters Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, Chris Morgan, Mark Millar, J.G. JonesStudio Universal PicturesTagline Choose your destiny.Website http://www.wantedmovie.com/ Expand
Wanted is based on the comic book miniseries by Mark Millar and J. G. Jones, telling the story of office clerk Wesley Allan Gibson who...
Wanted RActionCrimeThriller Where to Watchstreamrentbuy
*Availability in US Release Date June 19, 2008Director Timur BekmambetovCast James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann, CommonRuntime 110Main Genre ActionWriters Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, Chris Morgan, Mark Millar, J.G. JonesStudio Universal PicturesTagline Choose your destiny.Website http://www.wantedmovie.com/ Expand
Wanted is based on the comic book miniseries by Mark Millar and J. G. Jones, telling the story of office clerk Wesley Allan Gibson who...
- 9/14/2024
- by Anthony Lund
- MovieWeb
It's not always easy to master a movie sequel. Sometimes the later additions feel like rehashes of other movies in the franchise, offering no new content or original ideas. Other times, the sequel is a complete misstep where the characters don't feel as fleshed out as they were in the first movie. Even the best directors aren't able to strike gold twice, which is why there are so many of them who hate sequels to their own movies.
No director is immune to churning out a subpar sequel. Great filmmakers like Steven Spielberg, John Landis, and Sam Raimi have stumbled along the way at some point. These directors were extremely disappointed by their own movie sequels, to the point where they have even disowned them in public statements. Sometimes the fans like these movies, but the artist behind the camera proved to be their own worst critic.
Joss Whedon Can't...
No director is immune to churning out a subpar sequel. Great filmmakers like Steven Spielberg, John Landis, and Sam Raimi have stumbled along the way at some point. These directors were extremely disappointed by their own movie sequels, to the point where they have even disowned them in public statements. Sometimes the fans like these movies, but the artist behind the camera proved to be their own worst critic.
Joss Whedon Can't...
- 9/11/2024
- by Alyssa Mertes Serio
- CBR
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As winter approaches we are all in need of something spicy to watch to make our temperature rise and if you are a fan of romantic comedies, then we have the perfect recommendations for you. From critically acclaimed movies like The Big Sick to new and popular romantic comedy movies like The Idea of You, Prime Video has everything you need. So, here are the 7 best R-rated romantic comedy movies available on Prime Video right now.
If you want to watch more R-rated romantic comedy movies here are some more recommendations for you available on Netflix, Hulu, and Max (formerly known as HBO Max).
The Idea of You Credit – Prime Video
The Idea of You is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay co-written by Showalter and Jennifer Westfeldt. Based on the 2017 novel of...
As winter approaches we are all in need of something spicy to watch to make our temperature rise and if you are a fan of romantic comedies, then we have the perfect recommendations for you. From critically acclaimed movies like The Big Sick to new and popular romantic comedy movies like The Idea of You, Prime Video has everything you need. So, here are the 7 best R-rated romantic comedy movies available on Prime Video right now.
If you want to watch more R-rated romantic comedy movies here are some more recommendations for you available on Netflix, Hulu, and Max (formerly known as HBO Max).
The Idea of You Credit – Prime Video
The Idea of You is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay co-written by Showalter and Jennifer Westfeldt. Based on the 2017 novel of...
- 9/10/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Its shocking just how different critics' opinions of a film can be from audiences, as proved by the massive disparity of certain movies' scores on Rotten Tomatoes. These were movies that, for one reason or another, ticked all the right boxes for professional critics and left general audiences feeling disappointed or, in some cases, downright hateful toward a release. Whether it was remakes of beloved classics, movies that didnt line up with audience expectations, or franchise entries that went in surprising new directions, there are plenty of movies that divided critics and viewers.
Some of the most controversial movies ever split critics and audiences and have remained highly divisive. While a high critic score doesnt automatically make a movie great, the fact that these films have received such a disproportional reaction from critics and audiences means that they each have something interesting to offer and were well worth checking out...
Some of the most controversial movies ever split critics and audiences and have remained highly divisive. While a high critic score doesnt automatically make a movie great, the fact that these films have received such a disproportional reaction from critics and audiences means that they each have something interesting to offer and were well worth checking out...
- 9/4/2024
- by Stephen Holland
- ScreenRant
Palisades Park Pictures has secured a distribution deal with Entertainment Film Distributors (Efd) for U.K. rights to “The Magic Faraway Tree,” an adaptation of Enid Blyton’s beloved children’s novel.
The family adventure feature stars Andrew Garfield (“The Amazing Spider-Man”), Claire Foy (“The Crown”), Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton”), Jessica Gunning (“Baby Reindeer”), Jennifer Saunders (“Absolutely Fabulous”) and Rebecca Ferguson (“Dune”).
Ben Gregor (“Britannia”) directs from a script by Simon Farnaby (“Paddington 2”). Currently in production, the film follows a modern family relocating to the English countryside, where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric inhabitants. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learns to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.
Pippa Harris (“1917”) and Nicolas Brown (“Penny Dreadful”) of Neal Street Productions produce alongside Danny Perkins...
The family adventure feature stars Andrew Garfield (“The Amazing Spider-Man”), Claire Foy (“The Crown”), Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton”), Jessica Gunning (“Baby Reindeer”), Jennifer Saunders (“Absolutely Fabulous”) and Rebecca Ferguson (“Dune”).
Ben Gregor (“Britannia”) directs from a script by Simon Farnaby (“Paddington 2”). Currently in production, the film follows a modern family relocating to the English countryside, where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric inhabitants. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learns to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.
Pippa Harris (“1917”) and Nicolas Brown (“Penny Dreadful”) of Neal Street Productions produce alongside Danny Perkins...
- 9/3/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Ashley Greene, Thomas Kretschmann and Praya Lundberg have joined the cast of Anthony Hopkins starrer “Eyes in the Trees.” Palisades Park Pictures is launching worldwide sales on the sci-fi thriller ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival.
The film, a modern reimagining of H.G. Wells’ novel “The Island of Doctor Moreau,” stars two-time Academy Award winner Hopkins. The cast also includes Golden Globe winner Rhys Meyers, Greene, Kretschmann and Lundberg.
“Eyes in the Trees” follows “a video journalist and his film crew who embark on a journey into an isolated forest, only to find their excursion turned into a fight for survival for not just themselves, but the entire human race. Vince Henway (Meyers) and his former protégé-turned-ex Channing Arneau (Greene) lead their crew into the heart of Monkey Ko off the coast of Thailand. Also known as ‘The Island of Death’ to the locals, the island...
The film, a modern reimagining of H.G. Wells’ novel “The Island of Doctor Moreau,” stars two-time Academy Award winner Hopkins. The cast also includes Golden Globe winner Rhys Meyers, Greene, Kretschmann and Lundberg.
“Eyes in the Trees” follows “a video journalist and his film crew who embark on a journey into an isolated forest, only to find their excursion turned into a fight for survival for not just themselves, but the entire human race. Vince Henway (Meyers) and his former protégé-turned-ex Channing Arneau (Greene) lead their crew into the heart of Monkey Ko off the coast of Thailand. Also known as ‘The Island of Death’ to the locals, the island...
- 8/26/2024
- by Andrés Buenahora
- Variety Film + TV
Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Thomas Kretschmann, Ashley Greene and Praya Lundberg have joined Anthony Hopkins on the sci-fi thriller and H. G. Wells reimagining Eyes In The Trees. Palisades Park Pictures is launching worldwide sales heading into Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Timothy Woodward Jr. will direct from a screenplay by B. Harrison Smith, Mike Manning, and Dominic Burns inspired by Wells’s The Island Of Doctor Moreau.
The story follows a video journalist (Meyers), his former protegeé (Greene) and a film crew who trek into an isolated forest in Thailand on an island known to locals as “The island of...
Timothy Woodward Jr. will direct from a screenplay by B. Harrison Smith, Mike Manning, and Dominic Burns inspired by Wells’s The Island Of Doctor Moreau.
The story follows a video journalist (Meyers), his former protegeé (Greene) and a film crew who trek into an isolated forest in Thailand on an island known to locals as “The island of...
- 8/26/2024
- ScreenDaily
Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Match Point), Ashley Greene (The Twilight Saga), Thomas Kretschmann (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny) and Praya Lundberg (The White Lotus) have signed on to star alongside Anthony Hopkins in Eyes in the Trees, a sci-fi thriller serving as a modern reimagining of H.G. Wells’ The Island of Doctor Moreau, on which we were first to report.
Ashland Hill has also come aboard to finance alongside Bgg Capital, with Palisades Park Pictures launching worldwide sales ahead of the Toronto Film Festival. The film is set to enter production in Thailand later this year.
Eyes in the Trees follows a video journalist and his film crew as they embark on a journey into an isolated forest, only to find their excursion turned into a fight for survival for not just themselves, but the entire human race. Vince Henway (Meyers) and...
Ashland Hill has also come aboard to finance alongside Bgg Capital, with Palisades Park Pictures launching worldwide sales ahead of the Toronto Film Festival. The film is set to enter production in Thailand later this year.
Eyes in the Trees follows a video journalist and his film crew as they embark on a journey into an isolated forest, only to find their excursion turned into a fight for survival for not just themselves, but the entire human race. Vince Henway (Meyers) and...
- 8/26/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Have you ever wondered about the intricate behind-the-scenes dynamics that can influence the trajectory of a TV show and the careers of those involved? Such is the tale of how Marisa Tomei—known to many as the heartwarming Aunt May in the MCU—faced a fork in her path to stardom after a brief but impactful stint on NBC’s A Different World.
As a vibrant Hillman College student, Maggie Lauton, Tomei made a brief appearance in the debut season before a provocative storyline led to her unceremonious exit. Debbie Allen, who assumed the producer’s mantle from season two onward, had ambitious plans for exploring Tomei’s character.
Marisa Tomei as Aunt May | Marvel Studios
A planned storyline intended to highlight the complex realities of interracial relationships at the time was met with executive pushback, ultimately leading to Tomei’s firing from the show.
The Untold Story Behind Marisa...
As a vibrant Hillman College student, Maggie Lauton, Tomei made a brief appearance in the debut season before a provocative storyline led to her unceremonious exit. Debbie Allen, who assumed the producer’s mantle from season two onward, had ambitious plans for exploring Tomei’s character.
Marisa Tomei as Aunt May | Marvel Studios
A planned storyline intended to highlight the complex realities of interracial relationships at the time was met with executive pushback, ultimately leading to Tomei’s firing from the show.
The Untold Story Behind Marisa...
- 6/1/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The Sci-Fi genre consists of some of the most inventive and life-changing films because by the very definition of the word the creators have to invent a fictional future or technology and while some of the films in this genre give us spectacle others give us a story that makes us think about the future and how our world is changing for better or for worse. So, today we thought of listing the best new sci-fi films you can watch at home right now and in this list, we didn’t include any film released before 2023.
The Creator (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – 20th Century Fox
The Creator is a sci-fi action film directed by Gareth Edwards from a screenplay co-written by Edwards and Chris Weitz. The 2023 film is set in the year 2055 after an A.I. created by the United States goes rogue and detonates a nuclear warhead...
The Creator (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – 20th Century Fox
The Creator is a sci-fi action film directed by Gareth Edwards from a screenplay co-written by Edwards and Chris Weitz. The 2023 film is set in the year 2055 after an A.I. created by the United States goes rogue and detonates a nuclear warhead...
- 5/26/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Since the earliest days of monster movies, the idea of Kaiju, giant monsters who threaten the survival of humanity, has captivated audiences the world over. Where Japan has a particular strength in the genre, as shown through films like Godzilla Minus One, Hollywood has produced a dynamic list of Kaiju movies to entertain fans of monster flicks. Ranging from adventure movies with a monster as the focus to high-octane action movies, these films can appeal to audiences of all stripes.
American Kaiju movies house some of the best effects in cinema, with figures like King Kong and Godzilla cast in fresh adventures, as well as original monster movies. From cult classics to blockbuster epics, Americans are spoiled for entertaining films about giant monsters causing havoc. Whether they're classic B-movies or modern CGI masterpieces, Hollywood has shown itself capable of making some of the best Kaiju movies out there.
Peter Jackson...
American Kaiju movies house some of the best effects in cinema, with figures like King Kong and Godzilla cast in fresh adventures, as well as original monster movies. From cult classics to blockbuster epics, Americans are spoiled for entertaining films about giant monsters causing havoc. Whether they're classic B-movies or modern CGI masterpieces, Hollywood has shown itself capable of making some of the best Kaiju movies out there.
Peter Jackson...
- 5/24/2024
- by Ashley Land
- CBR
Boy Kills World is an extremely stylized dystopian action thriller revenge film directed by Moritz Mohr from a screenplay by Tyler Burton Smith and Arend Remmers. Based on the story by Remmers and Mohr, the brilliant action film is set in a dystopian film where the Van Der Koy family rules the city. We follow the story of a young boy known only as Boy who is hell-bent on becoming a living breathing weapon to take revenge against the Van Der Koy family. Boy Kills World stars Bill Skarsgård in the lead role with Jessica Rothe, Andrew Koji, Famke Janssen, H. Jon Benjamin, Yayan Ruhian, Cameron Crovetti, Michelle Dockery, Brett Gelman, Quinn Copeland, and Sharlto Copley starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the stylized action, dark comedy, and brutal violence in Boy Kills World here are some similar films you could watch next.
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Wanted (Tubi & Rent on Prime...
- 5/23/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Netflix, with its vast movie collection, has made it easier for subscribers to find entertainment from the comfort of their couches. Users have flocked to the streaming service since its inception, with it consistently adding new films. While Netflix produces original films, it also offers a wide range of famous titles from other streaming services, ensuring audiences always have something to watch.
Despite this convenience, Netflix has to make tough choices when it comes to maintaining quality and other licensing issues. As a result, many movies are being removed from the platform every month. In April 2024, for example, Netflix bid farewell to several intriguing films such as Dawn of the Dead, The Batman, and Train to Busan. With that in mind, here's the list of every movie leaving Netflix in May 2024.
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Desperado, written and directed by Robert Rodriguez,...
Despite this convenience, Netflix has to make tough choices when it comes to maintaining quality and other licensing issues. As a result, many movies are being removed from the platform every month. In April 2024, for example, Netflix bid farewell to several intriguing films such as Dawn of the Dead, The Batman, and Train to Busan. With that in mind, here's the list of every movie leaving Netflix in May 2024.
Desperado (1995) Leaving Netflix on May 1 Your browser does not support the video tag.
Desperado, written and directed by Robert Rodriguez,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Hanumanth Reddy
- MovieWeb
The final budget for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is $387.2 million, including almost $80 million in post-production costs in the early months of 2023. This doesn't include marketing costs. The film made $384 million at the box office, with Disney's box office losses reportedly being $134.2 million. Indiana Jones 5 earned mixed reviews from critics.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny's final budget and the film's box office losses for Disney are revealed in a new report. Directed by James Mangold, the fifth and seemingly final installment in the beloved Indiana Jones franchise sees Harrison Ford return as the intrepid archeologist to seek out Archimedes' Antikythera mechanism. The film earned somewhat mixed reviews from critics, and ended up significantly underperforming at the box office upon its release in theaters last summer.
A new report from Forbes now reveals the true extent of the losses from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny...
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny's final budget and the film's box office losses for Disney are revealed in a new report. Directed by James Mangold, the fifth and seemingly final installment in the beloved Indiana Jones franchise sees Harrison Ford return as the intrepid archeologist to seek out Archimedes' Antikythera mechanism. The film earned somewhat mixed reviews from critics, and ended up significantly underperforming at the box office upon its release in theaters last summer.
A new report from Forbes now reveals the true extent of the losses from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny...
- 4/2/2024
- by Ryan Northrup
- ScreenRant
As the dawn of the new millennium approached, the world would start to see a trend of films that would become very mainstream. These types of movies are action horror video game adaptations. As stated in our previous video, there have been a number of different ones, but nothing stood out more than Resident Evil. In 2002, we were graced with the first in this series. It may not have been the critic’s favorite, but it did well enough at the box office to spawn a sequel. The name of that sequel is Resident Evil: Apocalypse (watch it Here). With a title that big, you would think the filmmakers went for bigger, better and more destructive…right? For the most part, yes and they even packed in some surprises for fans of the series. So today on Horror Revisited we ask that you suit up and strap in for Alice...
- 3/6/2024
- by Ric Solomon
- JoBlo.com
Dive into the enchanting world of romance and mistaken identity with Upgraded on Prime Video. Meet Ana, William, and the stellar ensemble cast in this hilarious and heartwarming rom-com. Impressive performances from actors like Camila Mendes and Marisa Tomei make Upgraded a must-watch.
Directed by Carlson Young, Upgraded is an enchanting romantic comedy that debuted on Prime Video on Feb. 9, 2024. The plot concerns Ana Santos, an aspiring art curator who earns an internship with a reputable company and gets a chance to travel to England. Ana's upgraded first-class plane trip leads to an encounter with William, a wealthy and charming bachelor whose family has vast connections in the art world.
To impress William, Ana pretends to be her rich and famous boss Claire, a decision that backfires with hilarious results. As Ana attempts to keep up her appearance as the youngest director of her company, she must decide whether her...
Directed by Carlson Young, Upgraded is an enchanting romantic comedy that debuted on Prime Video on Feb. 9, 2024. The plot concerns Ana Santos, an aspiring art curator who earns an internship with a reputable company and gets a chance to travel to England. Ana's upgraded first-class plane trip leads to an encounter with William, a wealthy and charming bachelor whose family has vast connections in the art world.
To impress William, Ana pretends to be her rich and famous boss Claire, a decision that backfires with hilarious results. As Ana attempts to keep up her appearance as the youngest director of her company, she must decide whether her...
- 3/2/2024
- by Jake Dee
- MovieWeb
Vertigo Releasing is delighted to share the new trailer and artwork for thriller American Star, which is out now in UK Cinemas & on Digital Platforms. Directed by Gonzalo López-Gallego, the film, as its name suggests, boasts an all-star cast of Golden Globe Award-Winning actor Ian McShane, Fanny Ardent, Nora Arnezeder and Thomas Kretschmann. American Star is written by Nacho Faerna who wrote the screen play for The Ugliest Woman in the World (Méliès d’Argent 2000 at Fantasporto Festival, “Best Film” at Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival 2000). The film is produced by Michael Elliott, known for Catch Me Daddy (2014) and BAFTA-nominated Jawbone (2017). An assassin on final assignment arrives in Fuerteventura to kill a man he has never met. But the target is delayed. Instead of following protocol he stays, drawn to the island, the people, and a ghostly shipwreck. When the target returns, the world has shifted. Before everything was simple,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Supernatural horror Deliver US is out now on digital platforms including Google, Apple TV, Sky and Amazon in the UK & Ireland.
Maria Vera Ratti (Inspector Ricciardi) stars as a nun who claims to have conceived twins through immaculate conception – that the Vatican fear will fulfil an ancient prophecy that one is the Messiah, and the other the Antichrist. Deliver US also stars co-director Lee Roy Kunz, as well as Thomas Kretschmann (Infinity Pool), and Peaky Blinders star Alexander Siddig.
Co-directed by Cru Ennis, Deliver US us a slick, striking and seriously scary slice of religious horror that will appeal to horror fans who enjoyed The Pope’s Exorcist, The Omen and The Nun movies.
Synopsis: When a nun in a remote convent claims immaculate conception, the Vatican sends a team of priests to investigate, concerned about an ancient prophecy that a woman will give birth to twin boys: one the Messiah,...
Maria Vera Ratti (Inspector Ricciardi) stars as a nun who claims to have conceived twins through immaculate conception – that the Vatican fear will fulfil an ancient prophecy that one is the Messiah, and the other the Antichrist. Deliver US also stars co-director Lee Roy Kunz, as well as Thomas Kretschmann (Infinity Pool), and Peaky Blinders star Alexander Siddig.
Co-directed by Cru Ennis, Deliver US us a slick, striking and seriously scary slice of religious horror that will appeal to horror fans who enjoyed The Pope’s Exorcist, The Omen and The Nun movies.
Synopsis: When a nun in a remote convent claims immaculate conception, the Vatican sends a team of priests to investigate, concerned about an ancient prophecy that a woman will give birth to twin boys: one the Messiah,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Sebastian Stan, whose “A Different Man” screens in the Berlin Film Festival, Christoph Waltz and Tom Wlaschiha, the “Faceless Man” in “Game of Thrones,” were among the guests at Studio Babelsberg Night, the historic Berlin film studios’ party at Soho House Berlin held to celebrate the 74th edition of the festival. The event was supported by Mexican tequila brand Don Julio, the Motion Picture Assn. and Little Moons. Variety was the media partner.
Among the leading filmmakers welcomed by Babelsberg were Fatih Akin, who won Berlin’s Golden Bear in 2004, Julia von Heinz, whose film “Treasure,” starring Lena Dunham, plays at the Berlinale, and Tom Tykwer, who shot series “Babylon Berlin” at Babelsberg and recently shot feature film “The Light” there.
Christoph Waltz
Other directors and writers at the party included “Dark” creators Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese, who shot Netflix’s “1899” at Babelsberg, Lars Kraume, Detlev Buck and David Wnendt.
Among the leading filmmakers welcomed by Babelsberg were Fatih Akin, who won Berlin’s Golden Bear in 2004, Julia von Heinz, whose film “Treasure,” starring Lena Dunham, plays at the Berlinale, and Tom Tykwer, who shot series “Babylon Berlin” at Babelsberg and recently shot feature film “The Light” there.
Christoph Waltz
Other directors and writers at the party included “Dark” creators Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese, who shot Netflix’s “1899” at Babelsberg, Lars Kraume, Detlev Buck and David Wnendt.
- 2/22/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Ian McShane, Nora Arnezeder, Oscar Coleman, Adam Nagaitis, Fanny Ardent, Thomas Kretschmann | Written by Nacho Faerna | Directed by Gonzalo López-Gallego
American Star is the latest film from Spanish director Gonzalo López-Gallego whose output has ranged from Apollo 18 and Open Grave to Backdraft 2, a 28-year later Dtv sequel to the 1991 hit. Here he and writer Nacho Faerna are presenting a variation on a well-worn theme, the criminal who’s about to pull off their last job before retiring.
In this case, the criminal is a hitman named Wilson who has come to Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands to perform what should be an easy assignment. But complications ensue right from the start, when he drives out to the unnamed target’s secluded house, he’s not there. Someone does arrive, but it’s a young woman, not the man he was expecting. Wilson bides his time, then slips out unseen,...
American Star is the latest film from Spanish director Gonzalo López-Gallego whose output has ranged from Apollo 18 and Open Grave to Backdraft 2, a 28-year later Dtv sequel to the 1991 hit. Here he and writer Nacho Faerna are presenting a variation on a well-worn theme, the criminal who’s about to pull off their last job before retiring.
In this case, the criminal is a hitman named Wilson who has come to Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands to perform what should be an easy assignment. But complications ensue right from the start, when he drives out to the unnamed target’s secluded house, he’s not there. Someone does arrive, but it’s a young woman, not the man he was expecting. Wilson bides his time, then slips out unseen,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Deliver Us offers a fresh and layered ending that differs from the one seen in The Omen and similar films. Deliver Us explores the moral compass of parents who respect their children's agency and rely on faith. The twins in Deliver Us have the freedom to make their own decisions, which makes them more intriguing characters than Damien in The Omen.
When it comes to horror franchises, The Omen is one of the most iconic. This original movie focused on the Antichrist being born to the Thorn family, only for a cult to machinate things so that the family dies and Damien rises to power to rule the world. It led to a fourth movie that dealt with his daughter, Delia, being conditioned to do the same, which is an arc that the 2006 reboot and an A&e TV series also tried to copy.
Unfortunately, the new takes didn't register as...
When it comes to horror franchises, The Omen is one of the most iconic. This original movie focused on the Antichrist being born to the Thorn family, only for a cult to machinate things so that the family dies and Damien rises to power to rule the world. It led to a fourth movie that dealt with his daughter, Delia, being conditioned to do the same, which is an arc that the 2006 reboot and an A&e TV series also tried to copy.
Unfortunately, the new takes didn't register as...
- 2/18/2024
- by Renaldo Matadeen
- CBR
Pope Francis, Hillary Rodham Clinton and former Un chief Ban Ki-Moon will be honored at the upcoming Cinema for Peace gala in Berlin on February 19.
The long-running gala run by the Cinema for Peace Foundation will be accompanied by the inaugural World Forum on the Future Of Democracy, Tech and Humankind.
The latter event will run from February 18 to 19 at the Allianz Forum next to the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin with the aim of promoting the renewal of democracy and freedom at a time when both are under threat.
The Cinema for Peace Foundation was created in 2008 as an international non-profit organization with the goal to foster change through film. Over the years it has worked with a host of stars including Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney.
Clinton and Ban will attend the February 19 gala in person while Pope Francis will be shown receiving his award in a recorded video.
The long-running gala run by the Cinema for Peace Foundation will be accompanied by the inaugural World Forum on the Future Of Democracy, Tech and Humankind.
The latter event will run from February 18 to 19 at the Allianz Forum next to the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin with the aim of promoting the renewal of democracy and freedom at a time when both are under threat.
The Cinema for Peace Foundation was created in 2008 as an international non-profit organization with the goal to foster change through film. Over the years it has worked with a host of stars including Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney.
Clinton and Ban will attend the February 19 gala in person while Pope Francis will be shown receiving his award in a recorded video.
- 2/12/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Camila Mendes delivers a great performance in Upgraded, elevating the material. Upgraded is a cozy comfort watch for fans of traditional romantic comedies, with a strong supporting cast. While it hints at socially relevant topics, it never delivers on them, and the film can feel derivative at times and doesn't follow through on its potential.
Upgraded, not to be confused with Leigh Whannel's 2018 R-rated action movie Upgrade, is the latest entry from Prime Video as their major Valentine's Day weekend tie-in. Starting in 2021 with the release of The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, the streamer has released yearly romance movies as a viewing option for couples over the romantic holiday that in the past likely would have been mid-budget theatrical releases. These have yielded mixed results, from 2022's delightfully funny I Want You Back to the well-intentioned but tonally confused Somebody I Used to Know in 2023. Upgraded feels like...
Upgraded, not to be confused with Leigh Whannel's 2018 R-rated action movie Upgrade, is the latest entry from Prime Video as their major Valentine's Day weekend tie-in. Starting in 2021 with the release of The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, the streamer has released yearly romance movies as a viewing option for couples over the romantic holiday that in the past likely would have been mid-budget theatrical releases. These have yielded mixed results, from 2022's delightfully funny I Want You Back to the well-intentioned but tonally confused Somebody I Used to Know in 2023. Upgraded feels like...
- 2/11/2024
- by Richard Fink
- MovieWeb
Telling a little white lie to a cute seatmate on a plane is harmless… right? In the new romantic comedy “Upgraded,” arriving on Prime Video on Friday, Feb. 9, that might not be the case for Camila Mendes’ character Ana. While on a work trip, she might have embellished the truth a little bit when she sits next to a handsome fellow traveler in first class. What’s the worst that can happen? Find out by streaming “Upgraded” today. You can watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video.
How to Watch 'Upgraded' When: Friday, February 9, 2024 Where: Amazon Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial$8.99+ / month amazon.com About 'Upgraded'
Ana (played by Camila Mendes) is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire (Marisa Tomei). When she’s upgraded...
How to Watch 'Upgraded' When: Friday, February 9, 2024 Where: Amazon Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial$8.99+ / month amazon.com About 'Upgraded'
Ana (played by Camila Mendes) is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire (Marisa Tomei). When she’s upgraded...
- 2/9/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Golden Globe winner Ian McShane stars in American Star, a character drama mixed with a tense hitman thriller. McShane and director Gonzalo López-Gallego enjoyed creative freedom throughout the making of the film. The movie was shot on location in the Canary Islands, providing a beautiful setting that plays a significant role in the story.
Ian McShane returns to the world of assassins in a different fashion with American Star. The Golden Globe winner stars in the thriller as Wilson, a hitman sent to the island of Fuerteventura to take down an unknown target, though after meeting a local who opens his eyes to the tranquility of the area, he finds himself contemplating his next steps.
Alongside McShane, the ensemble American Star cast includes Army of the Dead's Nora Arnezeder, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny's Thomas Kretschmann, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon's Adam Dagaitis and Fanny Ardant.
Ian McShane returns to the world of assassins in a different fashion with American Star. The Golden Globe winner stars in the thriller as Wilson, a hitman sent to the island of Fuerteventura to take down an unknown target, though after meeting a local who opens his eyes to the tranquility of the area, he finds himself contemplating his next steps.
Alongside McShane, the ensemble American Star cast includes Army of the Dead's Nora Arnezeder, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny's Thomas Kretschmann, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon's Adam Dagaitis and Fanny Ardant.
- 1/31/2024
- by Grant Hermanns
- ScreenRant
Enter this contest by following the link at the bottom of this page for your chance to win a pair of passes to attend an advance “virtual” screening of Upgraded on Monday, February 5th, 2024 at 6:00pm, featuring a post-credits Q&a with stars Camila Mendes and Archie Renaux!
Synopsis: In this romantic comedy, Ana Santos (Camila Mendes) is a smart and ambitious art enthusiast with dreams of running her own gallery. She is currently paying dues as an unpaid trainee at a premiere NYC auction house, run by the influential and demanding Claire Dupont (Marisa Tomei). When Ana is sent on her first work trip and gets unexpectedly upgraded to first class, she meets the handsome and well-connected Will (Archie Renaux), who mistakes Ana for her boss – a white lie that sets off a series of fortuitous events and VIP introductions that suddenly have Ana winning at work and...
Synopsis: In this romantic comedy, Ana Santos (Camila Mendes) is a smart and ambitious art enthusiast with dreams of running her own gallery. She is currently paying dues as an unpaid trainee at a premiere NYC auction house, run by the influential and demanding Claire Dupont (Marisa Tomei). When Ana is sent on her first work trip and gets unexpectedly upgraded to first class, she meets the handsome and well-connected Will (Archie Renaux), who mistakes Ana for her boss – a white lie that sets off a series of fortuitous events and VIP introductions that suddenly have Ana winning at work and...
- 1/31/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
The MCU has generally done well with relationships, but some miss the mark. Some MCU relationships risked ruining the character development of both people involved as the connection seemed out of character. Other disappointing MCU relationships just didn't work due to a lack of chemistry.
With how many couples the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been home to, some romances are bound to not work out. Every fan has their opinion on the MCU’s best couple and with that comes couples that just don’t quite hit the mark with some audiences. Putting pure opinion aside, some MCU pairings would’ve objectively taken a toll on individual characters if they stayed together.
Whether these couples ended on bad terms or decided that they were better off in a platonic relationship, all of these MCU pairings didn’t work out for various reasons. Not only did these romances not add anything to individual MCU story development,...
With how many couples the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been home to, some romances are bound to not work out. Every fan has their opinion on the MCU’s best couple and with that comes couples that just don’t quite hit the mark with some audiences. Putting pure opinion aside, some MCU pairings would’ve objectively taken a toll on individual characters if they stayed together.
Whether these couples ended on bad terms or decided that they were better off in a platonic relationship, all of these MCU pairings didn’t work out for various reasons. Not only did these romances not add anything to individual MCU story development,...
- 1/27/2024
- by Severina Chu
- ScreenRant
The Continental TV series, a spin-off of the John Wick franchise, received mixed reviews upon its release on Peacock. Ian McShane, who plays Winston Scott in the John Wick films, criticized The Continental and called it a "cash grab." McShane and other John Wick actors are expected to appear in future spin-offs, including the film Ballerina and a new anime series.
The Continental made its debut on Peacock earlier this year in September, with a three-episode season set in 1970s New York City. The series followed the origin of the hotel-for-assassins featured throughout the John Wick franchise, starring a young Winston Scott, played by Colin Woodell. The same character is played by Ian McShane in the films, appearing in all four installments thus far. By the time the John Wick movies begin, he is the owner of the New York Continental Hotel and a friend of Keanu Reeves's titular character.
The Continental made its debut on Peacock earlier this year in September, with a three-episode season set in 1970s New York City. The series followed the origin of the hotel-for-assassins featured throughout the John Wick franchise, starring a young Winston Scott, played by Colin Woodell. The same character is played by Ian McShane in the films, appearing in all four installments thus far. By the time the John Wick movies begin, he is the owner of the New York Continental Hotel and a friend of Keanu Reeves's titular character.
- 1/18/2024
- by David Christopherson
- MovieWeb
Check out the official trailer (above), poster and film stills for the upcoming film from Amazon MGM Studios Upgraded. The film, which stars Camila Mendes, will begin streaming globally on Prime Video on February 9, 2024.
Ana (Camila Mendes) is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire (Marisa Tomei). When she’s upgraded to first class on a work trip, she meets handsome Will (Archie Renaux), who mistakes Ana for her boss– a white lie that sets off a glamorous chain of events, romance and opportunity, until her fib threatens to surface.
About The Film
Genre: Comedy, Romance Starring: Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, Thomas Kretschmann,
Gregory Montel, Aimee Carrero, Andrew Schulz, Rachel Matthews, with Lena Olin and Marisa Tomei, also starring, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Anthony Head, and Saoirse-Monica Jackson Director: Carlson Young Screenplay: Christine Lenig and Justin Matthews & Luke Spencer Roberts Producer: Mike Karz,...
Ana (Camila Mendes) is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire (Marisa Tomei). When she’s upgraded to first class on a work trip, she meets handsome Will (Archie Renaux), who mistakes Ana for her boss– a white lie that sets off a glamorous chain of events, romance and opportunity, until her fib threatens to surface.
About The Film
Genre: Comedy, Romance Starring: Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, Thomas Kretschmann,
Gregory Montel, Aimee Carrero, Andrew Schulz, Rachel Matthews, with Lena Olin and Marisa Tomei, also starring, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Anthony Head, and Saoirse-Monica Jackson Director: Carlson Young Screenplay: Christine Lenig and Justin Matthews & Luke Spencer Roberts Producer: Mike Karz,...
- 1/17/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
"You are here for work, not for play." Prime Video has revealed an official trailer for a romantic comedy called Upgraded, arriving for streaming this February. Yet another Valentine's Day romance offering from Hollywood, trying to get as many love stories out there by February 14th. This film follows Ana, an aspiring art intern who is invited on a last-minute work trip to London by her super boss, meeting the handsome and wealthy William (aka Will) on the plane. He mistakes Ana for her boss – a white lie that sets off a glamorous chain of events, romance and opportunity, until her fib threatens to surface. Camila Mendes stars as Ana, with Archie Renaux as Will, Marisa Tomei as her real boss Claire, Thomas Kretschmann, Gregory Montel, Aimee Carrero, Andrew Schulz, Rachel Matthews, with Lena Olin. This looks like exactly what A.I. would create to check every box that streaming...
- 1/16/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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