The press are the good guys, but also kind of the bad guys, in Alex Garland’s virtuosic “Civil War,” a jarring ground-level account of what a near-future disunification of the United States might look like. Intended as a wake-up call, the long-fuse thriller — which starts slow and snowballs to a jaw-dropping raid on Washington, D.C. — embeds viewers alongside a dedicated team of journalists making their way to the Capitol while the country unravels around them. It’s the most upsetting dystopian vision yet from the sci-fi brain that killed off all of London for the zombie uprising depicted in “28 Days Later,” and one that can’t be easily consumed as entertainment. A provocative shock to the system, “Civil War” is designed to be divisive. Ironically, it’s also meant to bring folks together.
Led by veteran war photographer Lee Smith (Kirsten Dunst), the tight crew of journalists are total pros.
Led by veteran war photographer Lee Smith (Kirsten Dunst), the tight crew of journalists are total pros.
- 3/15/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Wasted potential haunts this film with an interesting premise that falls apart. Unsubtle political allegory and lack of scares make History of Evil a disappointment. Shallow ideology and lack of emotional depth leave viewers unsatisfied with this failed horror-thriller.
Bad movies are a dime a dozen; you forget about them the same day you watch them, with little to no resentment. But bad movies with wasted potential — those are the tough ones. It's frustrating and disappointing to watch a film completely crumble when it had all the right ingredients to be interesting. That's unfortunately the case with the pseudo-horror film History of Evil, a title that should've been reserved for a much better film; like the rest of the movie, the title bites off more than it can chew. It's a political thriller mixed with haunted house horror elements, like if The Shining and Children of Men had a baby,...
Bad movies are a dime a dozen; you forget about them the same day you watch them, with little to no resentment. But bad movies with wasted potential — those are the tough ones. It's frustrating and disappointing to watch a film completely crumble when it had all the right ingredients to be interesting. That's unfortunately the case with the pseudo-horror film History of Evil, a title that should've been reserved for a much better film; like the rest of the movie, the title bites off more than it can chew. It's a political thriller mixed with haunted house horror elements, like if The Shining and Children of Men had a baby,...
- 2/25/2024
- by Matt Mahler
- MovieWeb
Iron Man's original cast plan involving Clive Owen, not Robert Downey Jr, proves MCU casting changes can lead to iconic performances. Recent MCU cast changes are a chance for the MCU to display their willingness to adjust with upcoming projects like Thunderbolts. Marvel's casting decisions for Phase 5 - despite setbacks like Steven Yeun's departure - are still promising, as they can replicate the likes of Robert Downey Jr's career-defining Iron Man role.
Casting concerns for MCU Phase 5 are pretty common, but the original plan for Iron Man helps prove that people needn’t worry. The MCU cast is about as iconic as their characters, with the likes of Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, and Robert Downey Jr being widely lauded as perfect for their respective roles. Nearly two decades later, the pressure is constantly on Marvel to do the fan-favorite characters of its comics justice with perfect actors.
Recently,...
Casting concerns for MCU Phase 5 are pretty common, but the original plan for Iron Man helps prove that people needn’t worry. The MCU cast is about as iconic as their characters, with the likes of Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, and Robert Downey Jr being widely lauded as perfect for their respective roles. Nearly two decades later, the pressure is constantly on Marvel to do the fan-favorite characters of its comics justice with perfect actors.
Recently,...
- 2/19/2024
- by Ollie Bradley
- ScreenRant.com
Post-apocalyptic movies serve as social commentaries, highlighting the consequences of human actions on our planet and society. These films celebrate the resilience of the human spirit and the will to survive, showcasing both the best and worst aspects of humanity under extreme circumstances. Great post-apocalyptic films go beyond violence and horror, providing insight into the experiences and emotions of the characters, while also offering a sense of hope or possibility for the future.
This article contains descriptions of violence.
Many movies imagine a post-apocalyptic future, but only a few are significant enough to justify their place among the best of the genre. The films are often used as metaphors or straightforward depictions of the social, political, and environmental issues facing the present-day world. They use the apocalypse as a frame for a social commentary on what could happen if humans are not good caretakers of the planet or if they...
This article contains descriptions of violence.
Many movies imagine a post-apocalyptic future, but only a few are significant enough to justify their place among the best of the genre. The films are often used as metaphors or straightforward depictions of the social, political, and environmental issues facing the present-day world. They use the apocalypse as a frame for a social commentary on what could happen if humans are not good caretakers of the planet or if they...
- 2/18/2024
- by Mary Kassel
- ScreenRant.com
Film and TV studio Fifth Season has secured international distribution rights to “Monsieur Spade,” the crime drama series starring and executive produced by Clive Owen.
Fifth Season will represent the title at the upcoming Berlin European Film Market.
The six-episode series is based on Dashiell Hammett’s hard-boiled private detective Sam Spade, the protagonist of 1930 novel “The Maltese Falcon,” adapted several times for the screen, most notably in 1941 by John Huston with Humphrey Bogart as the sleuth.
In the series, the year is 1963, and legendary detective Spade (Owen) is enjoying retirement in the South of France. Spade’s life in Bozouls is peaceful and quiet, but the rumoured return of his old adversary will change everything. Six beloved nuns have been brutally murdered, and as the town grieves, secrets emerge and new leads are established. Spade learns the murders are connected to a mysterious child, who is believed to possess great powers.
Fifth Season will represent the title at the upcoming Berlin European Film Market.
The six-episode series is based on Dashiell Hammett’s hard-boiled private detective Sam Spade, the protagonist of 1930 novel “The Maltese Falcon,” adapted several times for the screen, most notably in 1941 by John Huston with Humphrey Bogart as the sleuth.
In the series, the year is 1963, and legendary detective Spade (Owen) is enjoying retirement in the South of France. Spade’s life in Bozouls is peaceful and quiet, but the rumoured return of his old adversary will change everything. Six beloved nuns have been brutally murdered, and as the town grieves, secrets emerge and new leads are established. Spade learns the murders are connected to a mysterious child, who is believed to possess great powers.
- 2/12/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson have joined the cast for Black Bear’s upcoming post-apocalyptic action thriller ‘Afterburn.’
Based on the graphic novel ‘Afterburn’ the feature is set ten years after a massive solar flare destroyed technology across the globe. Bautista will take on the role of Jake, a treasure hunter who gets hired to recover the Mona Lisa before a dangerous warlord can steal it for himself. Jackson has been cast in an unspecified role.
Stunt coordinator and budding director J.J. Perry will take the helm on the project. Perry has recently worked with Bautista on ‘The Killer’s Game’ over at Lionsgate.
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Neal H. Moritz of ‘Fast and Furious’ series, Toby Jaffe of Original Film and Steve Richards of Endurance Media are backing the project. Bautista will produce through his company Dogbone Entertainment.
Based on the graphic novel ‘Afterburn’ the feature is set ten years after a massive solar flare destroyed technology across the globe. Bautista will take on the role of Jake, a treasure hunter who gets hired to recover the Mona Lisa before a dangerous warlord can steal it for himself. Jackson has been cast in an unspecified role.
Stunt coordinator and budding director J.J. Perry will take the helm on the project. Perry has recently worked with Bautista on ‘The Killer’s Game’ over at Lionsgate.
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Neal H. Moritz of ‘Fast and Furious’ series, Toby Jaffe of Original Film and Steve Richards of Endurance Media are backing the project. Bautista will produce through his company Dogbone Entertainment.
- 2/7/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Dave Bautista has been cast in the action-adventure movie 'Afterburn'.The 55-year-old star will feature alongside Samuel L. Jackson in the post-apocalyptic set story that is being directed by J.J. Perry.The plot takes place 10 years after a solar flare has wiped out technology across the world and Bautista plays the role of former soldier Jake – who works as a treasure hunter recovering valuable items for powerful clients.His new mission is to team up with freedom fighter Drea to recover the Mona Lisa before an unhinged warlord gets their hands on the famous painting.The film is adapted from the Red 5 comic/graphic novel series of the same name and Jackson has been cast in the supporting role of freedom fighter Valentine.Principal photography on the flick is due to start in Europe in April and additional casting is underway.Neal H. Moritz and Toby Jaffe are producing...
- 2/7/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Samuel L Jackson and Dave Bautista are to star in Afterburn, a post-apocalyptic adventure about a treasure hunter racing to recover the iconic Mona Lisa.
Indiana Jones’ insistence that ‘it belongs in a museum’ never gets old, but we might be poised to hear a new variant on the adventuring archaeologist’s popular refrain. As details of Dave Bautista’s next film emerge, we’re hoping that hearing Bautista yell that ‘it belongs in an art gallery!’ will soon sit in the popular culture pantheon of quotes, right next to Harrison Ford’s enduring classic.
Why? Well, for his next action flick, Bautista plays a treasure hunter searching for the Mona Lisa in a post-apocalyptic future. If that wasn’t a wild enough premise, it looks like he might have to contend with Samuel L Jackson (who plays a freedom fighter named Valentine) along the way. Oh, and there’s...
Indiana Jones’ insistence that ‘it belongs in a museum’ never gets old, but we might be poised to hear a new variant on the adventuring archaeologist’s popular refrain. As details of Dave Bautista’s next film emerge, we’re hoping that hearing Bautista yell that ‘it belongs in an art gallery!’ will soon sit in the popular culture pantheon of quotes, right next to Harrison Ford’s enduring classic.
Why? Well, for his next action flick, Bautista plays a treasure hunter searching for the Mona Lisa in a post-apocalyptic future. If that wasn’t a wild enough premise, it looks like he might have to contend with Samuel L Jackson (who plays a freedom fighter named Valentine) along the way. Oh, and there’s...
- 2/7/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Dave Bautista is set to team up with Samuel L. Jackson for the upcoming action-adventure film “Afterburn” for Black Bear, Endurance Media, Dogbone Entertainment and Original Films, the companies announced Tuesday.
“Afterburn” will be directed by veteran stunt coordinator and rising director J.J. Perry, who recently wrapped the Bautista thriller “The Killer’s Game” for Lionsgate.
The screenplay is based on the graphic novel “Afterburn,” set ten years after a massive solar flare destroyed technology across the globe.
Bautista stars as Jake, a treasure hunter who gets hired to recover the Mona Lisa before a dangerous warlord can steal it for himself. Jackson has been cast in an unspecified role. Filming is slated to begin this April in Europe.
Perry is best known for his stunt and second unit directing work on blockbuster franchises like “John Wick” and “Fast and Furious.” This will be his second feature film after last year...
“Afterburn” will be directed by veteran stunt coordinator and rising director J.J. Perry, who recently wrapped the Bautista thriller “The Killer’s Game” for Lionsgate.
The screenplay is based on the graphic novel “Afterburn,” set ten years after a massive solar flare destroyed technology across the globe.
Bautista stars as Jake, a treasure hunter who gets hired to recover the Mona Lisa before a dangerous warlord can steal it for himself. Jackson has been cast in an unspecified role. Filming is slated to begin this April in Europe.
Perry is best known for his stunt and second unit directing work on blockbuster franchises like “John Wick” and “Fast and Furious.” This will be his second feature film after last year...
- 2/6/2024
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Two years ago, Souheila Yacoub took a call from an unknown number – and on the other end of line was Denis Villeneuve.
“I was so blacked out thinking how unreal it all was that I didn’t really understand everything that happened,” the actor tells Variety. “All I know is he asked me to read for ‘Dune: Part Two’ and shortly thereafter he offered me the part – and I was trying to stay professional, but on the inside I was crying, ‘This is so surreal!’”
One question the Swiss-born, Paris-based gymnast-turned-actor thought best not to ask was how she found her way onto Villeneuve’s radar to begin with.
“I was so nervous that he’d made mistake – that he was actually thinking of someone else – that I never dared to ask,” she laughs. “So I just signed the contract and showed up on set.”
With a pedigree that includes...
“I was so blacked out thinking how unreal it all was that I didn’t really understand everything that happened,” the actor tells Variety. “All I know is he asked me to read for ‘Dune: Part Two’ and shortly thereafter he offered me the part – and I was trying to stay professional, but on the inside I was crying, ‘This is so surreal!’”
One question the Swiss-born, Paris-based gymnast-turned-actor thought best not to ask was how she found her way onto Villeneuve’s radar to begin with.
“I was so nervous that he’d made mistake – that he was actually thinking of someone else – that I never dared to ask,” she laughs. “So I just signed the contract and showed up on set.”
With a pedigree that includes...
- 1/23/2024
- by Ben Croll
- Variety Film + TV
I don’t know of many Christmas horror adaptations. Sure, I could probably look at the history of Krampus and piece something together but other than that I’m hard pressed so let me know in the comments what I could cover next holiday season. Winter in general has all sorts of movies and stories that they are based off of. The very first episode of this show was all about The Thing and its source material Who Goes There and now in the middle of winter, at least in Colorado, I think it’s time to look at one of the better vampire properties of the 2000s and a great limited series comic. 30 Days of Night was originally pitched as a movie but when it was turned down, the comic came out and put the author’s name on the map. As is the nature of Hollywood, it...
- 1/22/2024
- by Andrew Hatfield
- JoBlo.com
Three titles selected for adaptation pitches from Australian creatives.
Wattpad Webtoon Studios, the fan-driven global entertainment and publishing arm of LA-based Webtoon and Toronto’s Wattpad, has partnered again with Australia’s Screen Queensland on a screenplay adaptation initiative.
The new arrangement continues the Australia-first relationship established in 2020 and will support three Queensland-based screenwriters or teams to develop film and series projects based on popular titles from the Wattpad and Webtoon digital platforms.
Wattpad Webtoon Studios and Screen Queensland will provide consultation to the participants to create their pitch and treatment and draft scripts, with a view to potentially securing...
Wattpad Webtoon Studios, the fan-driven global entertainment and publishing arm of LA-based Webtoon and Toronto’s Wattpad, has partnered again with Australia’s Screen Queensland on a screenplay adaptation initiative.
The new arrangement continues the Australia-first relationship established in 2020 and will support three Queensland-based screenwriters or teams to develop film and series projects based on popular titles from the Wattpad and Webtoon digital platforms.
Wattpad Webtoon Studios and Screen Queensland will provide consultation to the participants to create their pitch and treatment and draft scripts, with a view to potentially securing...
- 1/10/2024
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
In 2013, director Alfonso Cuarón, the keen and decidedly selective filmmaker known for such films as Children of Men, Y Tu Mamá También, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, brought Gravity into the world. Written by Cuarón and his son, Jonás Cuarón, Gravity is a swift hour-and-a-half of heart-pounding peril wrapped in the drama of a woman who has emotionally isolated herself far beyond the literal isolation of outer space's void. Starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, Gravity is an intimate, sweat-inducing film in a league of its own.
- 1/9/2024
- by Samuel Wyatt Haines
- Collider.com
What If...? director Bryan Andrews recently disclosed that a Marvel/Star Wars crossover episode has been written, but was scrapped by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.
Speaking with Moovy TV, Andrews shared that What If...? writer Matthew Chauncey came up with "a reason that made sense" for the Star Wars and Marvel universes to cross paths. However, after the crossover episode was scrapped after being pitched to Feige. "So I think it's absolutely doable. I just don't know if [Feige] wants to cross those streams, but it's really funny," Andrews said. "Once you get to the realization of why, you go:'Oh, that… oh, right!' It totally makes sense. It won't rain on anyone's parade. But it was just a love letter to old-school Star Wars. And it was great. And I don't know if we'll ever be able to do it. But we have thought about that stuff."
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Speaking with Moovy TV, Andrews shared that What If...? writer Matthew Chauncey came up with "a reason that made sense" for the Star Wars and Marvel universes to cross paths. However, after the crossover episode was scrapped after being pitched to Feige. "So I think it's absolutely doable. I just don't know if [Feige] wants to cross those streams, but it's really funny," Andrews said. "Once you get to the realization of why, you go:'Oh, that… oh, right!' It totally makes sense. It won't rain on anyone's parade. But it was just a love letter to old-school Star Wars. And it was great. And I don't know if we'll ever be able to do it. But we have thought about that stuff."
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- 1/3/2024
- by Lee Freitag
- Comic Book Resources
Marvel's "What If...?" season 1 had a lot of conceptual promise and so-so execution. Seeing the promise of the multiverse fulfilled via a highly imaginative animated anthology series was exciting, yet the art style and animation left a lot to be desired.
For season 2, Marvel doubled down on the zaniness of the concept, serving up even wilder stories and visuals. As Vanessa Armstrong wrote in her review for /FIlm, season 2 is "a zany, refreshing mix of stories." There's a "Wild Races" episode, a "Die Hard" homage, an adaptation of Neil Gaiman's comic book story "Marvel 1602," and even an episode about a new hero named Kahhori, a First Nations woman of the Mohawk tribe.
Then there's the episode that almost was -- one that was deemed too dark for "What If...?" season 2. Speaking with IGN, head writer and creator A.C. Bradley talked about how the second season of the show was...
For season 2, Marvel doubled down on the zaniness of the concept, serving up even wilder stories and visuals. As Vanessa Armstrong wrote in her review for /FIlm, season 2 is "a zany, refreshing mix of stories." There's a "Wild Races" episode, a "Die Hard" homage, an adaptation of Neil Gaiman's comic book story "Marvel 1602," and even an episode about a new hero named Kahhori, a First Nations woman of the Mohawk tribe.
Then there's the episode that almost was -- one that was deemed too dark for "What If...?" season 2. Speaking with IGN, head writer and creator A.C. Bradley talked about how the second season of the show was...
- 1/3/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Thomas Jane reveals that plans for a film adaptation of Stephen King's From a Buick 8 were canceled due to rights lapsing. The project was put on hold during the pandemic, and Stephen King's agent informed the team that their lease had lapsed without notifying them. James Wan's company now has the rights and is working on a draft of the screenplay, which is disappointing for Jane and his team.
Three-time Stephen King adaptation star Thomas Jane has given a disappointing update on a film based on the horror author's work that won't see the light of day. Jane has starred in three films based on King's work so far, those being The Mist, Dreamcatcher, and 1922. His connection to the author's work highlights how he's been able to partake in his adaptations for many years.
Speaking on The Kingcast, however, Jane reveals plans for an adaptation of King's From...
Three-time Stephen King adaptation star Thomas Jane has given a disappointing update on a film based on the horror author's work that won't see the light of day. Jane has starred in three films based on King's work so far, those being The Mist, Dreamcatcher, and 1922. His connection to the author's work highlights how he's been able to partake in his adaptations for many years.
Speaking on The Kingcast, however, Jane reveals plans for an adaptation of King's From...
- 1/3/2024
- by Nick Bythrow
- ScreenRant.com
Season 2 of Disney+’s animated What If…? anthology answered nine new questions in Season 2, including: “What if Nebula joined the Nova Corps?” “What if Peter Quill attacked Earth’s Mightiest Heroes?” And, “What if the Avengers assembled in the year 1602?”
But one question that the showrunner for Seasons 1 and 2 also asked and answered will never see the light of day, seeing as it was a “very dark” episode involving your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.
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But one question that the showrunner for Seasons 1 and 2 also asked and answered will never see the light of day, seeing as it was a “very dark” episode involving your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.
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- 1/3/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
A scrapped episode of What If...? featuring a dark Spider-Man storyline was compared to the dystopian film Children of Men. The episode was not included in the second season due to delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Season 2 of What If...? allowed for more creative freedom, exploring different "what if...?" scenarios and focusing on less prominent characters in the Marvel universe.
The second season of the Marvel animated anthology series What If...? almost included a “very, very dark” episode featuring Spider-Man. Speaking recently with IGN, head writer and showrunner A.C. Bradley revealed some intriguing details about the scrapped episode, comparing it to the 2006 dystopian thriller Children of Men. See what he had to say about this Spider-Man-meets-Children of Men episode of What if...? below...
“It felt like the world was already ending and we didn't need to add to it. And so it became kind of an escape and a fun release.
The second season of the Marvel animated anthology series What If...? almost included a “very, very dark” episode featuring Spider-Man. Speaking recently with IGN, head writer and showrunner A.C. Bradley revealed some intriguing details about the scrapped episode, comparing it to the 2006 dystopian thriller Children of Men. See what he had to say about this Spider-Man-meets-Children of Men episode of What if...? below...
“It felt like the world was already ending and we didn't need to add to it. And so it became kind of an escape and a fun release.
- 1/3/2024
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Alfonso Cuarón’s movie Children of Men is ostensibly based upon the 1992 novel by P.D. James. But, aside from an idea of a society decimated by infertility, very little of the book’s content remained in the movie. Not that that’s hurt the film — it’s considered one of the best sci-fi movies of the new millennium. At the time of the film’s premiere, Cuarón explained to us that, rather than being upset with the movie’s changes, James gave her blessing to the way Cuarón reimagined her story for the screen.. (Click on the media bar below to hear Alfonso Cuarón ) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Alfonso_Cuaron_Chidlren_of_Men_.mp3
Children of Men is available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.
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Children of Men is available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.
The post With ‘Children Of Men,’ Alfonso Cuarón Took Creative Liberties … With Author’s Blessing appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
- 1/3/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Marvel's What If..? head writer discusses a potentially "very dark" episode featuring Spider-Man that was abandoned during production.
Following the recent finale of What If...?'s second season, head writer/showrunner A.C. Bradley discussed the process of making several episodes in an interview with IGN. Bradley then revealed an idea for a scrapped episode that would have potentially featured Spider-Man's darkest MCU story-line yet. Bradley described the potential episode written during the height of the 2020 Covid pandemic as a very dark story comparable with Alfonso Cuaron's bleak post-apocalyptic sci-fi tale Children of Men, released in 2006.
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“It felt like the world was already ending and we didn't need to add to it,” Bradley says. “And so it became kind of an escape and a fun release. However, I did write an episode,...
Following the recent finale of What If...?'s second season, head writer/showrunner A.C. Bradley discussed the process of making several episodes in an interview with IGN. Bradley then revealed an idea for a scrapped episode that would have potentially featured Spider-Man's darkest MCU story-line yet. Bradley described the potential episode written during the height of the 2020 Covid pandemic as a very dark story comparable with Alfonso Cuaron's bleak post-apocalyptic sci-fi tale Children of Men, released in 2006.
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“It felt like the world was already ending and we didn't need to add to it,” Bradley says. “And so it became kind of an escape and a fun release. However, I did write an episode,...
- 1/2/2024
- by Garnet Phillip Tashinga
- Comic Book Resources
The What If...? animated series has just released its second season, and it almost had a "very, very dark" episode featuring your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. A.C. Bradley, the series head writer and showrunner, best known for her work in acclaimed shows such as Trollhunters and Ms. Marvel, sat down for an exclusive with IGN. Bradley shares that she wrote an episode to feature Spider-Man. "I did write an episode, which is forever going in a drawer, that was very, very dark. I was calling it ‘Children of Men with Spider-Man.’ " Ah, what could have been.
- 1/2/2024
- by Jasmine Roberts
- Collider.com
Gary Oldman had a confession to make when he appeared on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast: He is not a fan of his performances as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise. Sitting down with the media journalist during the last days of 2023, Oldman was in good spirits when he admitted, “I think my work is mediocre in [those movies].”
Oldman is referring specifically to when he appeared as the Wizarding World’s most notorious escaped convict, and surprise godfather of Harry Potter, in the films Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).
“No, I do,” he continued. “Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently.” He went on to elaborate,...
Oldman is referring specifically to when he appeared as the Wizarding World’s most notorious escaped convict, and surprise godfather of Harry Potter, in the films Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).
“No, I do,” he continued. “Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently.” He went on to elaborate,...
- 12/29/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
SAG and BAFTA Award-winner Clive Owen stars in AMC’s Monsieur Spade, a limited series centering on the detective from Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon. The six-episode series will premiere on Sunday, January 14, 2024 on AMC, AMC+, and Acorn TV.
In addition to Clive Owen as Sam Spade, the neo-noir crime drama stars Cara Bossom (Radioactive) as Teresa, Denis Ménochet (Inglourious Basterds) as Chief of Police Patrice Michaud, Louise Bourgoin (The Romanoffs) as Marguerite Devereaux, and Chiara Mastroianni (On a Magical Night) as Gabrielle. Stanley Weber (Outlander) is Jean-Pierre Devereaux, Matthew Beard (The Imitation Game) is George Fitzsimmons, Jonathan Zaccaï (Robin Hood) is Philippe Saint-Andre, and Rebecca Root (The Queen’s Gambit) is Cynthia Fitzsimmons.
Emmy and SAG Award-winner Alfre Woodard guest stars as Virginia Dell and Dean Winters (Lost Girls) guest stars as Father Matthew.
Monsieur Spade was shot in France, with series creators Scott Frank and Tom Fontana writing and executive producing.
In addition to Clive Owen as Sam Spade, the neo-noir crime drama stars Cara Bossom (Radioactive) as Teresa, Denis Ménochet (Inglourious Basterds) as Chief of Police Patrice Michaud, Louise Bourgoin (The Romanoffs) as Marguerite Devereaux, and Chiara Mastroianni (On a Magical Night) as Gabrielle. Stanley Weber (Outlander) is Jean-Pierre Devereaux, Matthew Beard (The Imitation Game) is George Fitzsimmons, Jonathan Zaccaï (Robin Hood) is Philippe Saint-Andre, and Rebecca Root (The Queen’s Gambit) is Cynthia Fitzsimmons.
Emmy and SAG Award-winner Alfre Woodard guest stars as Virginia Dell and Dean Winters (Lost Girls) guest stars as Father Matthew.
Monsieur Spade was shot in France, with series creators Scott Frank and Tom Fontana writing and executive producing.
- 12/19/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Understanding the Allure of Apocalyptic Cinema Apocalyptic movies have long captured the imagination of audiences worldwide. They often depict the collapse of society, the struggle for survival, and the resilience of the human spirit. Yet, some films like ‘Leave the World Behind’ go beyond these common tropes, offering viewers an unexpected narrative twist that challenges our expectations. The films on this list not only provide thrilling entertainment but also provoke thought by deviating from apocalyptic norms in surprising ways. Humanity’s Last Hope in Children of Men In ‘Children of Men’, we are plunged into a dystopian future where humanity is...
- 12/8/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings.
Film Forum
The new 4K Days of Heaven restoration is now playing (read our interview with Brooke Adams) while Michael Powell’s career-killing masterwork Peeping Tom continues and Bertrand Tavernier’s Coup de Torchon screens; Home Alone plays this Sunday.
Roxy Cinema
Heaven Knows What plays on 35mm; Mondo New York and The Soldier’s Tale play in new restorations; Children of Men screens this Sunday.
Anthology Film Archives
The films of Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project are screening, while a retrospective of Jesus onscreen includes Night of the Hunter, Buñuel’s The Milky Way, and (of course) The Passion of the Christ.
Museum of the Moving Image
A career-spanning Todd Haynes retrospective continues with Velvet Goldmine, Mildred Pierce, and early works; The Matrix plays on 35mm Friday night; Keaton’s Our Hospitality and The Philadelphia Story play Saturday and Sunday,...
Film Forum
The new 4K Days of Heaven restoration is now playing (read our interview with Brooke Adams) while Michael Powell’s career-killing masterwork Peeping Tom continues and Bertrand Tavernier’s Coup de Torchon screens; Home Alone plays this Sunday.
Roxy Cinema
Heaven Knows What plays on 35mm; Mondo New York and The Soldier’s Tale play in new restorations; Children of Men screens this Sunday.
Anthology Film Archives
The films of Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project are screening, while a retrospective of Jesus onscreen includes Night of the Hunter, Buñuel’s The Milky Way, and (of course) The Passion of the Christ.
Museum of the Moving Image
A career-spanning Todd Haynes retrospective continues with Velvet Goldmine, Mildred Pierce, and early works; The Matrix plays on 35mm Friday night; Keaton’s Our Hospitality and The Philadelphia Story play Saturday and Sunday,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Hamzah Jamjoom’s eco-thriller “Running Dry,” which will start principal photography on Dec. 26, has revealed its leading cast members.
The film will star Baraa Alem, Waleed Zuaiter, Houshang Touzie, Naif Aldaferi and Ali Fardi.
Jamjoom’s credits include “Rupture,” winner of the Best Saudi Film Award at the Red Sea Film Festival in 2021, and “How I Got There,” the Best Saudi Film Award winner at last year’s Red Sea Film Festival.
It is based on a script by Gregory Collins and Jamjoom, from a story by Waleed Al Sanad and is produced by Abubakar Khan.
Inspired by real events, “Running Dry” follows the story of a poor mechanic from rural Saudi Arabia who is lured overseas only to be held captive by a sadistic drug lord.
Jamjoom said: “This film is really about overcoming forces that use and manipulate resources in order to divide people and consolidate power. In that sense,...
The film will star Baraa Alem, Waleed Zuaiter, Houshang Touzie, Naif Aldaferi and Ali Fardi.
Jamjoom’s credits include “Rupture,” winner of the Best Saudi Film Award at the Red Sea Film Festival in 2021, and “How I Got There,” the Best Saudi Film Award winner at last year’s Red Sea Film Festival.
It is based on a script by Gregory Collins and Jamjoom, from a story by Waleed Al Sanad and is produced by Abubakar Khan.
Inspired by real events, “Running Dry” follows the story of a poor mechanic from rural Saudi Arabia who is lured overseas only to be held captive by a sadistic drug lord.
Jamjoom said: “This film is really about overcoming forces that use and manipulate resources in order to divide people and consolidate power. In that sense,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
AGC Intl., the international sales and distribution arm of Stuart Ford’s fast-growing independent content studio AGC Studios, has picked up world rights from Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Mbc Studios and Vox Studios on Yasir Al Yasiri’s “Hwjn,” and from O3 Medya and Dhafer L’Abidine’s Double A Productions on L’Abidine’s “To My Son.”
Saudi fantasy romance ‘Hwjn’ will open the Red Sea Film Festival on Nov. 30, while the emotional family drama “To My Son” will premiere in Red Sea’s Arab Spectacular section.
The deals mark another significant step in AGC Studios’ drive to bringing theatrical features from the Middle East and North Africa region to global audiences. AGC has partnered with Image Nation Abu Dhabi on Arabic blockbusters “Al Kameen” and “Voy! Voy! Voy!” (with Vox), Egypt’s box-office juggernaut and selection for Academy Award consideration for best international feature. AGC is also partnered...
Saudi fantasy romance ‘Hwjn’ will open the Red Sea Film Festival on Nov. 30, while the emotional family drama “To My Son” will premiere in Red Sea’s Arab Spectacular section.
The deals mark another significant step in AGC Studios’ drive to bringing theatrical features from the Middle East and North Africa region to global audiences. AGC has partnered with Image Nation Abu Dhabi on Arabic blockbusters “Al Kameen” and “Voy! Voy! Voy!” (with Vox), Egypt’s box-office juggernaut and selection for Academy Award consideration for best international feature. AGC is also partnered...
- 11/30/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Deal furthers AGC Studios’ commitment to championing Mena region theatrical features.
AGC International has acquired world sales rights to Hwjn and To My Son on the eve of their world premieres at Red Sea International Film Festival.
Iraqi filmmaker Yasir Al Yasiri’s Saudi fantasy romance Hwjn from Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Mbc Studios and Vox Studios will open the festival today (November 30) and is adapted from the YA novel by Ibraheem Abbas.
The feature combines Arabian folklore elements with contemporary themes and takes place in modern-day Jeddah as the kind-hearted titular jinn (Baraa Alem) discovers the truth about his...
AGC International has acquired world sales rights to Hwjn and To My Son on the eve of their world premieres at Red Sea International Film Festival.
Iraqi filmmaker Yasir Al Yasiri’s Saudi fantasy romance Hwjn from Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Mbc Studios and Vox Studios will open the festival today (November 30) and is adapted from the YA novel by Ibraheem Abbas.
The feature combines Arabian folklore elements with contemporary themes and takes place in modern-day Jeddah as the kind-hearted titular jinn (Baraa Alem) discovers the truth about his...
- 11/30/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Stampede Ventures and Wattpad Webtoon Studios will team for a feature adaptation of Chasing Red, the YA romance webnovel by Isabelle Ronin that has garnered huge attention on the digital publishing platform, Wattpad.
Jessika Borsiczky (Sex/Life) has been set to direct from a screenplay by Lauren Schacher (Hooking Up), and casting is now underway.
Chasing Red tells the story of straight-a student Veronica, who refuses to be college heartthrob Caleb’s next “conquest,” even after a chance encounter sparks an undeniable attraction between them. But with nowhere to stay and on the run from a recent tragedy, Veronica finds herself in need of Caleb’s help, despite the secrets of their pasts threatening to tear them apart. Wattpad’s #2 English-language property, following the massively popular After series from Anna Todd, the webnovel has garnered over 260 million reads since its publication in 2017. It’s been published in print in seven languages,...
Jessika Borsiczky (Sex/Life) has been set to direct from a screenplay by Lauren Schacher (Hooking Up), and casting is now underway.
Chasing Red tells the story of straight-a student Veronica, who refuses to be college heartthrob Caleb’s next “conquest,” even after a chance encounter sparks an undeniable attraction between them. But with nowhere to stay and on the run from a recent tragedy, Veronica finds herself in need of Caleb’s help, despite the secrets of their pasts threatening to tear them apart. Wattpad’s #2 English-language property, following the massively popular After series from Anna Todd, the webnovel has garnered over 260 million reads since its publication in 2017. It’s been published in print in seven languages,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The new mystery series, A Murder At The End Of The World, is creating a buzz on social media as audiences connect with the ensemble whodunit from creators Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij. I had the chance to chat with cast and crew members about the series, including the great Clive Owen. A veteran of everything from the BMW short film series The Hire and Spike Lee’s Inside Man, Alfonso Cuaron’s Children of Men, Steven Soderbergh’s The Knick, and much more, Owen is one of the best actors working today. We chatted about his involvement with the series and what it was like working with Emma Corrin and the great ensemble cast, as well as his upcoming project with Scott Frank. Check out the full interview below.
Alex Maidy: Hi, Clive. Wonderful to meet you. I am a massive fan of yours and have been for years.
Alex Maidy: Hi, Clive. Wonderful to meet you. I am a massive fan of yours and have been for years.
- 11/18/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Clive Owen takes on the iconic role of Sam Spade in the new series Monsieur Spade, bringing a twist to the famous detective character. The series is set in 1963, with a retired Spade now living in the south of France, but a brutal murder brings him back into a world of underworld intrigue. Co-created and executive produced by Scott Frank, Monsieur Spade promises a blend of classic detective storytelling in an unfamiliar setting, making it a significant addition to the neo-noir genre.
Everyone knows the character of Sam Spade, right? Well, anyone who has a love of classic crime noir, and has spent a few hours in the company of Humphrey Bogart playing the role in The Maltese Falcon, which is considered arguably the greatest detective movie of all time. Well, in the quest for new content, the Dashiell Hammett-created character is being revisited for the new series, Monsieur Spade,...
Everyone knows the character of Sam Spade, right? Well, anyone who has a love of classic crime noir, and has spent a few hours in the company of Humphrey Bogart playing the role in The Maltese Falcon, which is considered arguably the greatest detective movie of all time. Well, in the quest for new content, the Dashiell Hammett-created character is being revisited for the new series, Monsieur Spade,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Anthony Lund
- MovieWeb
Sci-fi relies on genre conventions to build its worlds and convey messages, but overused tropes can become cliché and distract from the story. Technobabble, pandemic dystopias, dull planet designs, humanoid aliens, junk science, time loops, evil aliens, evil AI, and outdated attitudes towards female characters are some tropes that can be tiresome and overused in sci-fi movies. While some tropes can be effective when used creatively and thoughtfully, others can detract from the depth and originality of the genre.
Sci-fi leans into its tropes like any other genre, but in an infinite universe of possibilities, some of them are starting to get tiresome. Sci-fi can bend reality to create fantastical worlds, but it still relies on genre conventions to do a lot of the heavy lifting. This isn't a bad thing. Tropes are just another tool that writers can use to flesh out the worlds of their stories and convey...
Sci-fi leans into its tropes like any other genre, but in an infinite universe of possibilities, some of them are starting to get tiresome. Sci-fi can bend reality to create fantastical worlds, but it still relies on genre conventions to do a lot of the heavy lifting. This isn't a bad thing. Tropes are just another tool that writers can use to flesh out the worlds of their stories and convey...
- 11/12/2023
- by Ben Protheroe
- ScreenRant.com
There are endless possibilities when it comes to science fiction and it’s become one of the most versatile storytelling genres. Sci-fi covers such a wide, diverse range that can cover anything from silly buddy comedies with aliens, heartbreaking meditations on loneliness through the eyes of a robot, or global battles against unknown alternate dimensions.
Science fiction stories are built upon mankind’s inherent curiosity over the unknown, but other than that there’s nothing that’s off the table. Sci-fi’s eclectic extremes also mean that there are certain films that technically qualify as science fiction, but they’re actually better examples of other genres.
Children Of Men Dystopian Drama
10 Dark Movies With A Good Message
Children of Men is a testament to the true diversity of sci-fi and the type of powerful, emotional stories that can be explored. Children of Men is a bleak dystopian drama that's set...
Science fiction stories are built upon mankind’s inherent curiosity over the unknown, but other than that there’s nothing that’s off the table. Sci-fi’s eclectic extremes also mean that there are certain films that technically qualify as science fiction, but they’re actually better examples of other genres.
Children Of Men Dystopian Drama
10 Dark Movies With A Good Message
Children of Men is a testament to the true diversity of sci-fi and the type of powerful, emotional stories that can be explored. Children of Men is a bleak dystopian drama that's set...
- 11/11/2023
- by Daniel Kurland
- Comic Book Resources
The mystery limited series A Murder at the End of the World (read our review Here) is set to premiere with two episodes on November 14th on FX, and with just a few days to go until that date arrives we have gotten our hands on a new trailer for the show. You can check it out in the embed above.
Created and directed by Brit Marling with Zal Batmanglij, the duo that previously brought us The Oa, this limited series sees Emma Corrin of The Crown and My Policeman taking on the role of a Gen Z amateur sleuth and hacker named Darby Hart. Darby is one of several guests invited to a retreat by a reclusive billionaire. When one of the other guests is found dead, Darby uses all of her skills to prove it was murder against a tide of competing interests and before the killer takes another life.
Created and directed by Brit Marling with Zal Batmanglij, the duo that previously brought us The Oa, this limited series sees Emma Corrin of The Crown and My Policeman taking on the role of a Gen Z amateur sleuth and hacker named Darby Hart. Darby is one of several guests invited to a retreat by a reclusive billionaire. When one of the other guests is found dead, Darby uses all of her skills to prove it was murder against a tide of competing interests and before the killer takes another life.
- 11/10/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Director Alfonso Cuarón is an acclaimed filmmaker with an ever-evolving use of the long take, a sequence when the camera doesn’t stop filming as if the action is happening in real time. In his 2018 film Roma, for example, Cuarón captures the life of 1970s Mexico City with several long takes: the camera can patiently follow Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio) walk through the busy, vibrant streets or bear witness when Cleo desperately struggles to help the kids she cares for out of a strong ocean current. Cuarón doesn’t bring too much attention to the technique, rather relying on what's playing out in the scene to hold the viewer's interest. While Roma shows off Cuarón's knack for long takes, years prior in 2006, he and frequent collaborator, cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, teamed up for Children of Men to yield stunning results where they used long takes to pull you into a dystopian future.
- 10/30/2023
- by Chris Sasaguay
- Collider.com
The 2000s were a great time for science fiction. Thanks to The Matrix closing out the 90s, studios were more willing to give the green light to stories about science gone awry, leading to favorites such as A.I. Artificial Intelligence and Paprika, as well as superhero hits like Spider-Man 2, X2, and Iron Man.
With so much good stuff out there, it’s no surprise that some really good movies would pass by audiences. Sometimes, these movies simply got buried by higher profile and more popular works. Sometimes, they were rejected by audiences disturbed by their audacious or disturbing ideals.
For anyone who wants to catch up on some sci-fi movies they have missed, here are ten great overlooked entries from the start of the millennium.
Solaris (2002)
After the 1-2-3 punch of Erin Brockovich, Traffic, and Ocean’s Eleven, Steven Soderbergh could do almost anything he wanted, especially since...
With so much good stuff out there, it’s no surprise that some really good movies would pass by audiences. Sometimes, these movies simply got buried by higher profile and more popular works. Sometimes, they were rejected by audiences disturbed by their audacious or disturbing ideals.
For anyone who wants to catch up on some sci-fi movies they have missed, here are ten great overlooked entries from the start of the millennium.
Solaris (2002)
After the 1-2-3 punch of Erin Brockovich, Traffic, and Ocean’s Eleven, Steven Soderbergh could do almost anything he wanted, especially since...
- 10/27/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Here’s your first look at Stan’s upcoming mega-church drama Prosper.
The Lionsgate family drama stars Richard Roxburgh (Rake, Elvis, Stan Original Series Bali 2002) as Cal Quinn, the founder and global pastor of one of the fastest growing megachurches in the world, and Rebecca Gibney, as his wife Abi Quinn.
Stan says the show, which we first revealed in March, takes a “provocative peek behind the curtain of power and privilege.”
The ensemble cast includes Ewen Leslie (Stan Original Series Bali 2002, The Stranger), Ming-Zhu Hii (La Brea, Peter Rabbit), Jacob Collins-Levy (Stan Original Film True History of the Kelly Gang, The Witcher: Blood Origin), Hayley McCarthy, Jordi Webber (Nomad, Deadlands, Power Ranger) Jacek Koman (Moulin Rouge!, Children of Men, Rake), Andrea Solonge (Class of ’07, Privileged), Brigid Zengeni (Stan Original Series Totally Completely Fine, The Secret She Keeps), Alex Fitzalan (The Wilds, Slender Man) and Alexander D’Souza.
The Lionsgate family drama stars Richard Roxburgh (Rake, Elvis, Stan Original Series Bali 2002) as Cal Quinn, the founder and global pastor of one of the fastest growing megachurches in the world, and Rebecca Gibney, as his wife Abi Quinn.
Stan says the show, which we first revealed in March, takes a “provocative peek behind the curtain of power and privilege.”
The ensemble cast includes Ewen Leslie (Stan Original Series Bali 2002, The Stranger), Ming-Zhu Hii (La Brea, Peter Rabbit), Jacob Collins-Levy (Stan Original Film True History of the Kelly Gang, The Witcher: Blood Origin), Hayley McCarthy, Jordi Webber (Nomad, Deadlands, Power Ranger) Jacek Koman (Moulin Rouge!, Children of Men, Rake), Andrea Solonge (Class of ’07, Privileged), Brigid Zengeni (Stan Original Series Totally Completely Fine, The Secret She Keeps), Alex Fitzalan (The Wilds, Slender Man) and Alexander D’Souza.
- 10/16/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
After more than 80 years on the big screen and multiple reports that his time as a star was almost over, British actor Michael Caine has confirmed he’s retiring.
The star of “Zulu,” “Alfie,” “Interstellar,” and so many more beloved films shared the news on BBC Radio 4’s “Best of Today” podcast.
Caine added that at this point, there aren’t many more roles for him to play. He said: “I’ve played the lead and it’s got incredible reviews. The only parts I’m going to get now are old men – 90-year-old men, or maybe 85, you know – and I thought well I might as well leave with all this. I’ve got wonderful reviews. What am I going to do to beat this?”
The actor described working on “The Great Escaper” as a “great time” and said that he said, “I thought, you know, why not leave now?...
The star of “Zulu,” “Alfie,” “Interstellar,” and so many more beloved films shared the news on BBC Radio 4’s “Best of Today” podcast.
Caine added that at this point, there aren’t many more roles for him to play. He said: “I’ve played the lead and it’s got incredible reviews. The only parts I’m going to get now are old men – 90-year-old men, or maybe 85, you know – and I thought well I might as well leave with all this. I’ve got wonderful reviews. What am I going to do to beat this?”
The actor described working on “The Great Escaper” as a “great time” and said that he said, “I thought, you know, why not leave now?...
- 10/14/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
90-year-old actor Michael Caine has officially retired after an incredible career spanning over 70 years. Caine confirmed in an interview that he no longer has opportunities to lead movies as there are few roles available for elderly actors. Caine nearly turned down his latest movie because he considered himself retired, realizing he would only be offered roles as an elderly man and not as a leading character.
After an incredible career, Michael Caine is officially done acting. The 90-year-old actor has starred in over 160 movies and has earned numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA, three Golden Globes, and a SAG award. His career began in 1950, meaning the actor has been working for over 70 years and featured in iconic movies, including Batman Begins, Interstellar, and The Italian Job.
With over 160 movies behind him, Caine has decided to retire. While in an interview with BBC Radio 4 Today (via BBC News...
After an incredible career, Michael Caine is officially done acting. The 90-year-old actor has starred in over 160 movies and has earned numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA, three Golden Globes, and a SAG award. His career began in 1950, meaning the actor has been working for over 70 years and featured in iconic movies, including Batman Begins, Interstellar, and The Italian Job.
With over 160 movies behind him, Caine has decided to retire. While in an interview with BBC Radio 4 Today (via BBC News...
- 10/14/2023
- by Lukas Shayo
- ScreenRant.com
With The Great Escaper in UK theaters and earning rave reviews, Michael Caine has decided to call it a day on his long, storied career, confirming that he’s now officially retired. He confirmed the news on BBC Radio (excerpted by Deadline) saying,
“I keep saying I’m going to retire. Well I am now,” adding, “I’ve figured, I’ve had a picture where I’ve played the lead and had incredible reviews … What am I going to do that will beat this?”
Previously, Caine had hinted that The Great Escaper, in which he co-stars with the late Glenda Jackson, would be his final bow. He said as much to The Telegraph.
“I am bloody 90 now, and I can’t walk properly and all that,” Caine said about getting up in years and his body no longer cooperating. Caine says he used a walking stick on the set of Oliver Parker’s new film,...
“I keep saying I’m going to retire. Well I am now,” adding, “I’ve figured, I’ve had a picture where I’ve played the lead and had incredible reviews … What am I going to do that will beat this?”
Previously, Caine had hinted that The Great Escaper, in which he co-stars with the late Glenda Jackson, would be his final bow. He said as much to The Telegraph.
“I am bloody 90 now, and I can’t walk properly and all that,” Caine said about getting up in years and his body no longer cooperating. Caine says he used a walking stick on the set of Oliver Parker’s new film,...
- 10/14/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Time Webber was sitting on a London Film Festival industry panel about generative AI
Tim Webber, chief executive officer of UK-based animation and visual effects company Framestore, says he believes generative artificial intelligence (AI) is not as impactful as initially thought.
“It is neither quite as revelatory and amazing as we all thought it might be in the early days, nor is it quite as scary and threatening as we all thought it might be in the early days,” Webber said to a packed out room at Picturehouse Central where he was participating on a BFI London Film Festival industry...
Tim Webber, chief executive officer of UK-based animation and visual effects company Framestore, says he believes generative artificial intelligence (AI) is not as impactful as initially thought.
“It is neither quite as revelatory and amazing as we all thought it might be in the early days, nor is it quite as scary and threatening as we all thought it might be in the early days,” Webber said to a packed out room at Picturehouse Central where he was participating on a BFI London Film Festival industry...
- 10/12/2023
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
Time Webber was sitting on a London Film Festival industry panel about generative AI
Tim Webber, chief executive officer of UK-based animation and visual effects company Framestore, says he believes generative artificial intelligence (AI) is not as impactful as initially thought.
“It is neither quite as revelatory and amazing as we all thought it might be in the early days, nor is it quite as scary and threatening as we all thought it might be in the early days,” Webber said to a packed out room at Picturehouse Central where he was participating on a BFI London Film Festival industry...
Tim Webber, chief executive officer of UK-based animation and visual effects company Framestore, says he believes generative artificial intelligence (AI) is not as impactful as initially thought.
“It is neither quite as revelatory and amazing as we all thought it might be in the early days, nor is it quite as scary and threatening as we all thought it might be in the early days,” Webber said to a packed out room at Picturehouse Central where he was participating on a BFI London Film Festival industry...
- 10/12/2023
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
Writer-director Eddie Alcazar has undoubtedly infused Divinity with a distinctive look—so much so that the story’s attempt at an excoriation of spectacle and empty pleasure comes off as little more than a reluctant swipe. The style, dialed up from minute one, grows monotonous, all the more so since the film treats substance as an afterthought.
Divinity is a science-fiction tale of the cautionary, finger-wagging variety. In what seems like an alternate version of the 1990s, an aging, laughably naïve scientist (Scott Bakula) aspires to better the world and take the place of God by developing an immortality drug. But the man dies before he can begin testing on humans, and his son, Jaxxon (Stephen Dorff), takes over the family business. Displaying none of his father’s qualms when it comes to harvesting fetal tissue, Jaxxon puts the drug on the market. And as promised by a salvo of pornographic TV commercials,...
Divinity is a science-fiction tale of the cautionary, finger-wagging variety. In what seems like an alternate version of the 1990s, an aging, laughably naïve scientist (Scott Bakula) aspires to better the world and take the place of God by developing an immortality drug. But the man dies before he can begin testing on humans, and his son, Jaxxon (Stephen Dorff), takes over the family business. Displaying none of his father’s qualms when it comes to harvesting fetal tissue, Jaxxon puts the drug on the market. And as promised by a salvo of pornographic TV commercials,...
- 10/8/2023
- by William Repass
- Slant Magazine
The Creator explores humanity's relationship with AI, showcasing ideas about empathy and sentience in a visually stunning manner. Fans of The Creator should consider watching Blade Runner, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Ex Machina, Children of Men, and Terminator 2: Judgment Day for similar themes and visuals. Other films mentioned by Gareth Edwards as inspirations for The Creator include 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Perfect World, and The Road.
Gareth Edwards' latest film, The Creator, has been positively received, and there are plenty of movies just like it for those wishing for more. The science-fiction film takes place in a futuristic world where Western civilization has declared war on AI. The efforts to eradicate AI are combated by the fictional nation of New Asia. An ex-special forces agent is tasked with traveling to New Asia and destroying a new AI weapon. The Creator explores ideas about humanity's relationship with AI,...
Gareth Edwards' latest film, The Creator, has been positively received, and there are plenty of movies just like it for those wishing for more. The science-fiction film takes place in a futuristic world where Western civilization has declared war on AI. The efforts to eradicate AI are combated by the fictional nation of New Asia. An ex-special forces agent is tasked with traveling to New Asia and destroying a new AI weapon. The Creator explores ideas about humanity's relationship with AI,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Charles Papadopoulos
- ScreenRant.com
Denis Villeneuve's films, like Arrival, Dune, and Blade Runner 2049, are known for their smart sci-fi stories that prioritize strong scripts over special effects. Movies like Arrival and these other sci-fi films tackle big ideas and provoke viewers to think about the deeper meaning behind the fantastical situations presented on screen. Each of these films, including Arrival, offers a unique take on the sci-fi genre, whether it's through exploring communication with extraterrestrial life, time travel, dystopian societies, or the implications of advanced artificial intelligence.
Denis Villeneuve made his name in the science fiction genre, thanks to making several movies like Arrival. This gorgeous tale of communication, forgiveness, and understanding came through the guise of a first-contact drama. The movie stars Amy Adams as a linguist whose daughter died from an incurable illness when she was 12 years old. However, when 12 extraterrestrial spacecraft begin to hover over the Earth, she is...
Denis Villeneuve made his name in the science fiction genre, thanks to making several movies like Arrival. This gorgeous tale of communication, forgiveness, and understanding came through the guise of a first-contact drama. The movie stars Amy Adams as a linguist whose daughter died from an incurable illness when she was 12 years old. However, when 12 extraterrestrial spacecraft begin to hover over the Earth, she is...
- 10/4/2023
- by Shawn S. Lealos, Matt Berger
- ScreenRant.com
Academy Award-winning director Alfonso Cuarón is set to helm his next project, ‘Jane’, a biographical drama about the life and relationship of science fiction writer Philip K. Dick and his twin sister Jane, who died shortly after birth. The film, which will star Charlize Theron as Jane, is based on a script by Dick’s daughter Isa Hackett, who will also produce the film along with Cuarón and Theron12
‘Jane’ is described as “a moving, suspenseful and darkly humorous story about a woman’s unique relationship with her brilliant, but troubled twin, who also happens to be the celebrated novelist Philip K. Dick. While attempting to rescue her brother from predicaments both real and imagined, Jane plunges deeper and deeper into a fascinating world of his creation.” 3
Roma Trailer
Philip K. Dick, who died in 1982 at the age of 53, was one of the most influential and prolific science fiction authors of the 20th century.
‘Jane’ is described as “a moving, suspenseful and darkly humorous story about a woman’s unique relationship with her brilliant, but troubled twin, who also happens to be the celebrated novelist Philip K. Dick. While attempting to rescue her brother from predicaments both real and imagined, Jane plunges deeper and deeper into a fascinating world of his creation.” 3
Roma Trailer
Philip K. Dick, who died in 1982 at the age of 53, was one of the most influential and prolific science fiction authors of the 20th century.
- 10/3/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
It’s the age of artificial intelligence, and whether we like it or not, the line between man and machine is getting blurrier by the day. With its vast potential, AI, or automated computation, is being used to replace human beings in various industries. The burning question remains: What really differentiates algorithm-based computation from sentient life in the long run? And if it is emotion, can technology also emulate that in automation we conventionally don’t consider to be alive? Gareth Edward’s recent feature, The Creator, is not the first movie to raise such questions, but it certainly becomes the most topical one due to the way it handles the question at a time when the world is preoccupied with the utility of AI.
Aside from an emotionally complex tale of intrigue centered on man and machine, which almost accomplishes a retelling of Asimov’s revolutionary ideas along similar...
Aside from an emotionally complex tale of intrigue centered on man and machine, which almost accomplishes a retelling of Asimov’s revolutionary ideas along similar...
- 10/2/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
This visually striking action thriller from Monsters director Gareth Edwards, which takes a sympathetic view of artificial intelligence, is a world-building triumph
It took a while, and a rather bumpy false start with the Star Wars franchise (his Rogue One was plagued by rumours of studio interference and extensive reshoots), but with The Creator, the British director Gareth Edwards finally gets to make the sci-fi spectacular he was always destined to tackle. And with this ambitious, ideas-driven, expectation-subverting, man-versus-machines showdown, he has co-written and directed one of the finest original science-fiction films of recent years.
It can be a little misleading, that word “original”, when it comes to science fiction. At its most basic, it just refers to any picture that isn’t part of an existing franchise or culled from a recognisable IP – be it a book, video game or television series. But very occasionally the word is fully earned,...
It took a while, and a rather bumpy false start with the Star Wars franchise (his Rogue One was plagued by rumours of studio interference and extensive reshoots), but with The Creator, the British director Gareth Edwards finally gets to make the sci-fi spectacular he was always destined to tackle. And with this ambitious, ideas-driven, expectation-subverting, man-versus-machines showdown, he has co-written and directed one of the finest original science-fiction films of recent years.
It can be a little misleading, that word “original”, when it comes to science fiction. At its most basic, it just refers to any picture that isn’t part of an existing franchise or culled from a recognisable IP – be it a book, video game or television series. But very occasionally the word is fully earned,...
- 10/1/2023
- by Wendy Ide
- The Guardian - Film News
It might be hard to believe that the director of a Harry Potter movie and Children of Men would be hard up for money, but that’s just the situation Alfonso Cuarón found himself in ahead of his next film, Gravity. Now, 10 years and just one movie on, the filmmaker is remembering how the screenplay came about just in time.
Speaking with Empire for a piece commemorating the 10th anniversary of Gravity, Cuarón remembered having to tell his son, Jonás, that the movie they had been collaborating on wasn’t going to be made and the clock was ticking for the team to deliver a script. “I was broke…and I really needed to put together something in order to pretty much survive.”
But it was just that sort of feeling of being lost that helped Cuarón and his son get the layout for Gravity down. “I said, ‘I’m feeling,...
Speaking with Empire for a piece commemorating the 10th anniversary of Gravity, Cuarón remembered having to tell his son, Jonás, that the movie they had been collaborating on wasn’t going to be made and the clock was ticking for the team to deliver a script. “I was broke…and I really needed to put together something in order to pretty much survive.”
But it was just that sort of feeling of being lost that helped Cuarón and his son get the layout for Gravity down. “I said, ‘I’m feeling,...
- 9/29/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
John David Washington as Joshua in 20th Century Studios’ The Creator. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2023 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
In the sci-fi action extravaganza The Creator, a mash-up of hero-quest movies from Star Wars to Blade Runner, the hero played by John David Washington battles a host of daunting foes and powerful weapons to save a little girl. Only she isn’t a little girl – but a human-like AI android that was built with a massive power, to neutralize any weapon humans might possess in a AI-versus-human war. Which means the human hero in this big, splashy special effects movie is helping an AI robot that looks like a child defeat humankind. Yet audiences cheer at the end of this sci-fi action adventure, seemingly unconscious of what they are cheering. What?
It’s a disturbing experience. I am not the only critic to note that The...
In the sci-fi action extravaganza The Creator, a mash-up of hero-quest movies from Star Wars to Blade Runner, the hero played by John David Washington battles a host of daunting foes and powerful weapons to save a little girl. Only she isn’t a little girl – but a human-like AI android that was built with a massive power, to neutralize any weapon humans might possess in a AI-versus-human war. Which means the human hero in this big, splashy special effects movie is helping an AI robot that looks like a child defeat humankind. Yet audiences cheer at the end of this sci-fi action adventure, seemingly unconscious of what they are cheering. What?
It’s a disturbing experience. I am not the only critic to note that The...
- 9/29/2023
- by Cate Marquis
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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