Last month, we spoke to World War Z 2 producer David Ellison, who hoped that the film would be able to land David Fincher to direct. Fincher was first rumored for the gig back in August 2016, but now Variety reports that the notoriously selective director is close to signing on for the film. So what made the pieces fall into place. First, there was … Continue reading David Fincher Likely to Direct ‘World War Z 2’!!!
While the current focus might be on Donald Trump’s political Svengali Steve Bannon, he has nothing (so far) on the likes of former White House puppetmasters Henry Kissinger and Dick Cheney. While much has been made of Kissinger’s effects on American politics, Cheney has always remained, well, somewhat in the shadows. But the story of George W. Bush’s Vice President, a former Haliburton exec, has caught … Continue reading Amy Adams, Christian Bale, & Steve Carell to Lead Adam McKay’s Dick Cheney Biopic!!!
In addition to taking over the scripted TV realm, the unscripted TV realm, comedy specials, kids programming, and just about everything else, Netflix has been putting a lot of money into big-budget movies. The most high-profile one of late is Brad Pitt‘s War Machine, a darkly satirical tale directed by Animal Kingdom‘s David Michôd. The movie is based on the book The Operators: The Wild & Terrifying Inside Story … Continue reading ‘War Machine’: Brad Pitt Counsels the Troops in New Netflix Trailer!!! Check It Out!!
2017 is the year Netflix makes a big statement in the original film realm. While the streaming service has had solid previous entries like Beasts of No Nation, this year they’re acting like an out-and-out movie studio with content ranging from blockbusters (David Ayer’s Bright) to foreign films (Bong Joon-ho’s Okja) to now socially conscious war satires. Yesterday, Netflix unveiled the first trailer for War … Continue reading ‘War Machine’ Trailer Reveals Brad Pitt in Netflix’s Darkly Funny War Satire!!! Check It Out!!
With Paramount having officially pulled World War Z 2 off of its release schedule, it now appears that Brad Pitt has an opening in his own schedule. Talk around town is focused on what he might do next, but it appears that performer may venture into previously uncharted territory: space-set science-fiction. While Pitt’s been in a lot of movies over the years, he’s never really done … Continue reading With ‘World War Z 2′ Delayed, Brad Pitt May Go Sci-Fi for James Gray’s ‘Ad Astra’!!!
Yesterday, Paramount Pictures did some house cleaning. The studio dropped two major releases from their 2017 release schedule — Friday the 13th and World War Z 2. The studio has since officially put the kibosh on their troubled F13 reboot, but they’re reportedly aiming for a 2018 or 2019 release World War Z 2. Today, a new report has shed some light on the status … Continue reading David Fincher Wants to Direct ‘World War Z 2’!!!
Synopsis – In 1942, an intelligence officer in North Africa encounters a female French Resistance fighter on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. When they reunite in London, their relationship is tested by the pressures of war. My Take – I am a huge fan of director Robert Zemeckis!! With films such as Back to the Future (I, II, III), Forrest Gump, What Lies Beneath, Contact, Cast … Continue reading Allied (2016) Review!!!
If you’re trying to escape the recent presidential election, entertainment hasn’t exactly been keeping out of the political arena. From the Hamilton cast’s plea to Mike Pence to Negan’s Trumpian victory lap at Alexandria in The Walking Dead to even some of the early critical reactions to The Founder, there have been reminders of our current reality everywhere. And now, for better or worse, director Adam McKay is adding more topical content to Hollywood … Continue reading Adam McKay to Write and Direct a Dick Cheney Biopic!!!
Netflix’s plan for world domination is taking another major step forward. On the heels of landing two new stand-up comedy specials from Chris Rock, the streaming giant has now sealed a deal for three brand new stand-up comedy specials from one of the best stand-ups of all time: Dave Chappelle. Indeed, Netflix paid a whopping $40 million for Rock’s two stand-up specials, so one can only imagine how much the … Continue reading Dave Chappelle to Release Three New Stand-Up Specials on Netflix!!
Synopsis – The story of intelligence officer Max Vatan (Brad Pitt), who in 1942 North Africa encounters French Resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour (Marion Cotillard) on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Reunited in London, their relationship is threatened by the extreme pressures of the war. Directed – Robert Zemeckis Starring – Brad Pitt, Lizzy Caplan, Marion Cotillard Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Allied’: Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard Fall in Love, Fight Nazis in Revealing New Trailer!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – The story of intelligence officer Max Vatan (Brad Pitt), who in 1942 North Africa encounters French Resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour (Marion Cotillard) on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Reunited in London, their relationship is threatened by the extreme pressures of the war. Directed – Robert Zemeckis Starring – Brad Pitt, Lizzy Caplan, Marion Cotillard Check out the trailer: Continue reading New ‘Allied’ Trailer Reveals Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard’s Relationship Difficulties!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – An examination of the birth and death of the known universe. Directed – Terrence Malick Narrated – Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Voyage of Time’: New Trailer Teases 90-Minute Cut of Terrence Malick’s Trip Through the Universe!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – The story of intelligence officer Max Vatan (Brad Pitt), who in 1942 North Africa encounters French Resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour (Marion Cotillard) on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Reunited in London, their relationship is threatened by the extreme pressures of the war. Directed – Robert Zemeckis Starring – Brad Pitt, Lizzy Caplan, Marion Cotillard Check out the trailer: Continue reading Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard Find Love During WWII in First Trailer for ‘Allied’!! Check Out The Trailer!!
To be honest, I never really thought this day would come. Voyage of Time is a film that Terrence Malick aficionados have become overly familiar with over the years, but one that little promise that it might actually ever be released. The documentary, which is a celebration of life and covers the grand history of the cosmos, picked up considerable steam while Malick was putting together … Continue reading ‘Voyage of Time’ Trailer Reveals Terrence Malick’s 40-Years-in-the-Making IMAX Film!! Check It Out!!
Following the, er, questionable decision to back a handful of Adam Sandler comedies, each one less enjoyable and genuinely fun than the last, Netflix has been on a roll for picking up projects with promising filmmakers and ambitious heavyweights. The fact that they will be backing something as tremendous as the new Bong Joon-ho film, Okja, the follow-up to his magnificent adaptation of Snowpiercer, alone would essentially make up for five … Continue reading Netflix Scores ‘The One I Love’ Director Charlie McDowell’s New Sci-Fi Film ‘The Discovery’!!
In an age where old-fashioned movie stars are harder and harder to come by, Jennifer Lawrence is about as close to the tippy-top of the A-list as you can get right now. Which is why it makes total sense that The Hunger Games director Gary Ross would turn to her to lead his upcoming reboot of the Ocean’s Eleven franchise. After all, both the 1960 … Continue reading Jennifer Lawrence May Reteam with ‘Hunger Games’ Director for ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Spinoff!!
If you thought prolific TV writer/director/producer Ryan Murphy was already the busiest person on the planet, just you wait. Murphy has set up a third anthology series at FX, this time with starpower and premise clout in equal measure. Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon will lead Feud, which recounts the legendary rift between actresses Joan Crawford and Bette Davis on the 1962 film What Ever … Continue reading Ryan Murphy Sets Jessica Lange, Susan Sarandon for Classic Hollywood Anthology Series ‘Feud’!!
It’s actually happening. Terrence Malick‘s fabled Voyage of Time will arrive in theaters on October 7, 2016. At least, one version of it will. Even by Malick’s standards — a filmmaker known for his secrecy and slow-burn filmmaking process (until his recent unexpected burst of productivity, at least) — the Ennio Morricone-scored documentary Voyage of Time is one of his longest-gestating films. It’s also probably … Continue reading Terrence Malick’s ‘Voyage of Time’ Will Finally Arrive in IMAX Theaters This Fall!!
Synopsis – Four outsiders in the world of high-finance who predicted the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000s decide to take on the big banks for their lack of foresight and greed. My Take – Based on the book by Michael Lewis, this Adam McKay (Anchorman films, The Other Guys) directed film focuses on the build-up of the housing and credit bubble during … Continue reading The Big Short (2015) Review!!!
Brad Pitt and Netflix have agreed to back Bong Joon-ho‘s highly anticipated next film. Pitt‘s Plan B production company (which partnered with Netflix on his upcoming War Machine) will co-produce the film, while Netflix has invested in it. Okja, Joon-ho‘s first film since last year’s VOD hit Snowpiercer, is described as a Korean monster movie about a young girl who befriends a creature called Okja … Continue reading Brad Pitt & Netflix to back Snowpiercer director’s monster film starring Jake Gyllenhaal!!
Synopsis – The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown. Director – Adam McKay Starring – Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Karen Gillan Check out the trailer: Continue reading Check out the 1st trailer of ‘The Big Short’ *ing Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Steve Carell & Ryan Gosling!!
Paramount Pictures has announced the released date for the follow up to the 2013 apocalypse thriller World War Z, which starred Brad Pitt as a family man recruited to prevent the zombie apocalypse. Per Variety, World War Z 2 is set to arrive in theaters June 9th, 2017 with Pitt returning in the starring role. Despite some early bad word-of-mouth, the first film soared to … Continue reading ‘WORLD WAR Z’ Sequel Gets a Summer 2017 Release Date!!!
Synopsis – April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theater, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Out-numbered, out-gunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi … Continue reading Fury (2014) Review!!
One of the most beautifully made tragic films I have ever seen!! Steve McQueen’s brilliant direction along with superb performances notably from Chiwetel Ejiofor & Michael Fassbender, this film deserves to win every award it has been nominated for!! There are literally not enough words to describe this marvel. Continue reading 12 Years A Slave (2013) Short Review!!
