Synopsis – Stardust will chronicle the young David Bowie’s first visit to the US in 1971 – a trip that inspired the invention of his iconic alter ego Ziggy Stardust. Directed – Gabriel Range Starring – Jena Malone, Johnny Flynn, Marc Maron Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Stardust’ Trailer Reveals Johnny Flynn as David Bowie!! Check It Out!!
Six cast members of the now-canceled Netflix series GLOW lobbied for better and fairer representation in their future storylines, according to a statement shared by one of the group’s members, Sunita Mani. The effort was initiated during the show’s COVID-19-mandated hiatus and spurred on by the Black Lives Matter protests occurring around the nation in recent months. It’s also equally as important to note this effort was … Continue reading ‘GLOW’ Cast Letter Calling for Better Representation!!
Never one to stay quiet on a pressing issue, Marc Maron reacted to the recent (and shocking) news that Netflix has cancelled GLOW this morning on his Instagram. Yesterday, it was announced that despite a Season 4 renewal – and despite the fact that they had filmed one entire episode already – the streaming service was reversing its decision and cancelling GLOW, putting a halt … Continue reading ‘GLOW’: Marc Maron Wants a Netflix Movie to Wrap Up Series!!
In a blow that truly hurts, Netflix has reversed its decision to renew the half-hour series GLOW for a fourth and final season and has instead decided to cancel the show altogether. While the series was never as big as something like Stranger Things, it was critically acclaimed and its fans were eager to see how the story of these amateur female wrestlers from the … Continue reading ‘GLOW’: Netflix Cancels Series Despite Season 4 Renewal!!
Showtime has released the trailer for its upcoming docuseries The Comedy Store, which chronicles the evolution of comedy from within the walls of the legendary L.A. club. Directed and executive produced by Mike Binder (Reign Over Me), who started at the Store as a doorman before rising to main stage performer, the five-part series brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at the … Continue reading ‘The Comedy Store’ Trailer Teases the Star-Studded Showtime Docuseries!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – The life story of legendary R&B singer, Aretha Franklin. Directed – Liesl Tommy Starring – Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Audra McDonald Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Respect’ Trailer Reveals Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin!! Check It Out!!
Lynn Shelton, an indie filmmaker who helped popularize the mumblecore genre with works such as “Humpday” and “Your Sister’s Sister,” died Friday of a blood disorder. She was 54. Shelton was best known for her naturalistic, understated approach to comedy and drama in low-budget films that were hits with the Sundance crowd, but she reached a wider audience with her work on television, helming episodes … Continue reading Indie Director Lynn Shelton Passes Away!!
It has been decades since Eddie Murphy has done stand-up comedy for the general public, but in a precursor to his upcoming Netflix specials, Murphy has agreed to perform a set from home for Byron Allen‘s upcoming charity event, the Feeding America Comedy Festival. Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish and Billy Crystal are also part of the star-studded lineup for the festival, … Continue reading Eddie Murphy Returns to Stand-Up Comedy For Charity!!
The first clip from Stardust—the upcoming film about David Bowie, starring Johnny Flynn in the lead role—has been released. The clip features Flynn as Bowie in conversation with Marc Maron, who portrays his publicist Ron Oberman. “All it takes is one believer to change the world, right? And we’ve got two,” Maron says. “You believe in yourself, don’t you?” Watch the clip below, via Variety. … Continue reading ‘Stardust’: Upcoming David Bowie Gets a First Clip!! Check It Out!!
David Bowie origin story Stardust, which was due to debut at Tribeca next week, is instead to get a live ‘online red carpet’ and screening for buyers and press. London-based sales firm Film Constellation is making up for Tribeca’s postponement due to coronavirus with a digital launch through a bespoke online platform. The invite-only screening next Wednesday will include a live video introduction with writer-director … Continue reading ‘Stardust’: David Bowie Movie To Get Live ‘Online Red Carpet’ and Screening!!
Synopsis – When two Boston police officers are murdered, ex-cop Spenser teams up with his no-nonsense roommate, Hawk, to take down criminals. My Take – While films like The Irishman and Marriage Story had everyone lapping Netflix‘s effort in backing up original films, this month sees the release of a film more in the line of their usual mix. Based on a series of novels … Continue reading Spenser Confidential (2020) Review!!
Netflix has released the official trailer for End Times Fun, the new comedy special from Marc Maron. Maron has long been a fave with Netflix, starring on the ’80s wrestling series GLOW and putting up the 2013 special Thinky Pain at the streaming giant. It looks like Maron, once again, wants to help us all laugh in the face of soul-crushing existential dread. The albeit brief trailer begins with Maron joking, … Continue reading ‘End Times Fun’ Trailer Reveals Netflix’s Marc Maron Comedy Special!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – An ex-felon named Spenser returns to Boston’s criminal underworld to unravel a twisted murder conspiracy. Directed – Peter Berg Starring – Mark Wahlberg, Alan Arkin, Colleen Camp Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Spenser Confidential’ Trailer Reveals Mark Wahlberg and Peter Berg’s Latest!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – The life story of legendary R&B singer, Aretha Franklin. Directed – Liesl Tommy Starring – Leroy McClain, Forest Whitaker, Tate Donovan Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Respect’ Teaser Trailer Reveals Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin!! Check It Out!!
It turns out people really, really like the Joker. The gritty alternate origin story of Batman’s most famous villain just became the first R-rated film to hit $1 billion at the worldwide box office. It’s the seventh movie to cross the billion-dollar line this year, and the only non-Disney property to do so (so far). The milestone is much rarer for Warner Bros. – the … Continue reading ‘Joker’ Becomes the First R-Rated Film to Pass $1 Billion at the Worldwide BO!!
The life of music legend Aretha Franklin is on its way to the big screen in Respect, and today, Metro Goldwyn Mayer announced the rest of the cast. Joining Academy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson as the Queen of Soul, will be Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy-winner Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland), Marlon Wayans (Requiem for a Dream), Marc Maron (Joker, Glow), Tate Donovan … Continue reading ‘Respect’: Full Cast Revealed for MGM’s Aretha Franklin Biopic!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A gritty character study of Arthur Fleck, a man disregarded by society. My Take – I have been a massive DC fan all my life, and it genuinely hurt me when Warner Bros. decided to release films like 2017’s Justice League and 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (to some extend) into this world. While their DC films banner seem to be … Continue reading Joker (2019) Review!!
With its release just a week away, Warner Bros. continue to push the promotional campaign for Joker with a new poster and TV spot for the DC crime drama featuring Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck; take a look here: Joker centres around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone story not seen before on the big screen. The exploration of Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), … Continue reading ‘Joker’ Gets a New Poster and TV Spot!! Check It Out!!
As of this writing, we are still ten days away from Todd Phillips‘ Joker hitting theaters, and yet the comic book drama starring Joaquin Phoenix as the Clown Prince of Crime has already sparked its fair share of controversy. The first reactions, both negative and positive, were extreme but might’ve been chalked up to festival chatter. But the discourse took a much more serious turn … Continue reading ‘Joker’: WB Issues Statement Noting the Film Is Not “An Endorsement of Real-World Violence”!!
With Joker set to arrive in theaters next week, the marketing push for the Warner Bros. and DC Films Oscar hopeful continues with the release of two new posters from Fandango and Dolby Cinema, both of which feature Joaquin Phoenix’s iconic comic book villain; check them out here: Joker centers around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone story not seen before on … Continue reading ‘Joker’: New Poster Feature the Clown Prince of Crime!! Check It Out!!
Netflix’s Emmy-winning and critically-acclaimed series GLOW, starring Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, and Marc Maron, has been renewed for a fourth and final season. Creators Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch will return as showrunners, writers, and executive producers, alongside executive producers Jenji Kohan, Tara Herrmann, and Mark Burley. This is fantastic news for fans of GLOW, professional wrestling, and solid dramedy entertainment. The narrative arc of … Continue reading ‘GLOW’ Renewed for 4th and Final Season!!
With its hotly-anticipated release a little over two weeks away, we’ve got a new IMAX poster for Warner Bros. and DC Film’s Joker featuring Joaquin Phoenix as the iconic Batman villain: Joker centres around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone story not seen before on the big screen. The exploration of Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), a man disregarded by society, is not … Continue reading ‘Joker’ gets a New IMAX Poster!! Check It Out!!
Warner Bros. has released 21 new images from the upcoming Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, and Frances Conroy. The Todd Phillips-directed film is not directly connected to any DC Comics origin story for the famous Batman villain. It does, however, offer up an alternate version of Joker’s journey from a downtrodden, average Gotham citizen into one of the most chaotic and dangerous criminals in the city limits. The new … Continue reading ‘Joker’: 21 New Images Take Us Deeper into the DC Film!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and becomes a psychopathic murderer. Directed – Todd Phillips Starring – Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, Robert De Niro Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Joker’: Final Trailer Reveals the Clown Prince of Crime’s Gritty Film!! Check It Out!!
A new trailer for Joker is coming on August 28. In an effort to build up some hype, six new clips from the movie have been released. Sure, there are some familiar moments featured in the first teaser which arrived back in April. But there are also some intriguing bits of new footage and extended shots which help give viewers a better idea of what could … Continue reading ‘Joker’: Six Clips Reveal A New Trailer Coming This Week!! Check It Out!!
Todd Phillips, the director of Joker, has said that he won’t rule out making a sequel to the movie. While DC fans are eagerly anticipating the Joaquin Phoenix led Joker solo movie, the film’s director is already being asked questions about a possible sequel. Would he ever do it? Well, he’s not ruling it out. Speaking to Total Film Magazine (via ComicBook.com), Todd Phillips said … Continue reading ‘Joker’: Todd Phillips Wouldn’t say No to Making a Sequel!!
We’d like for you to come and meet Johnny Flynn as David Bowie, because we think he’ll blow your mind. Salon Pictures has unveiled the first look at “Stardust,” a film which stars the rising actor Flynn as the Starman himself, late rockstar Bowie. The image of Flynn bares a striking resemblance to Bowie in 1971 when the film is set, specifically focusing on a … Continue reading ‘Stardust’: First Look Reveals Johnny Flynn as David Bowie in Unauthorized Biopic!! Check It Out!!
Total Film has revealed its subscriber only cover of this month’s issue featuring Joaquin Phoenix in the upcoming Joker movie, along with three images from the DC solo feature giving us a new look at Phoenix as the title character and Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond; take a look here: Subscribers! Prepare your mail boxes – the Clown Prince of Crime is coming. Here’s your … Continue reading ‘Joker’: New Images Feature Joaquin Phoenix and Zazie Beetz!! Check It Out!!
Comic book fans may want to put their expectations in check when it comes to this fall’s Joker. While the Warner Bros. film is ostensibly about the origins of the titular DC Comics villain, an iconic foe of the famed Dark Knight, co-writer and director Todd Phillips says they pulled absolutely nothing from the source material to craft this story. Indeed, the film originated when … Continue reading ‘Joker’ Doesn’t Follow Anything From the Comics, Confirms Director Todd Phillips!!
Empire Magazine has revealed its August issue covers which feature Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck from Warner Bros. and DC Films’ upcoming Joker solo movie; check them out here: Joker is set for release on October 4th 2019 and stars Joaquin Phoenix (The Sisters Brothers), Robert De Niro (Goodfellas), Zazie Beetz (Deadpool 2), Bill Camp (Red Sparrow), Frances Conroy (American Horror Story), Brett Cullen (Narcos), Glenn Fleshler (Billions), … Continue reading ‘Joker’: Empire Magazine Covers Feature Joaquin Phoenix’s DC Villain!! Check It Out!!
When the unique DC adaptation Joker hits theaters later this year, it will indeed be with an R rating from the MPAA. This one-off take on the iconic DC Comics villain was spearheaded by The Hangover and War Dogs filmmaker Todd Phillips, who pitched making a gritty, 70s-set Joker movie in the vein of Taxi Driver with a major movie star in the lead role. … Continue reading ‘Joker’ Will Be Rated R, Director Todd Phillips Confirms!!
Netflix has released the first GLOW Season 3 trailer, offering a new look at the upcoming season of one of the best Netflix original series thus far. Inspired by the short-lived show from the 80s, the series follows a group of diverse women—from struggling actresses to wrestling aficionados—as they create, star in, and evolve a show about the “Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.” Anchored by tremendous … Continue reading ‘GLOW’ Season 3: First Trailer Marks the Return of One of Netflix’s Best Shows!! Check It Out!!
Netflix has announced that Oscar-winner Geena Davis has signed on for a recurring role in the third season of its comedy series GLOW. Davis is set to portray Sandy Devereaux St. Clair, the entertainment director of Las Vegas’ Fan-Tan Hotel and Casino, where the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling are headlining. She will appear in five of the season’s ten episodes. Alison Brie leads the cast … Continue reading ‘GLOW’: Geena Davis Joins Season 3!!!
Synopsis – Cynthia and Mary show up to collect Cynthia’s inheritance from her deceased grandfather, but the only item she’s received is an antique sword that was believed by her grandfather to be proof that the South won the Civil War. Directed – Lynn Shelton Starring – Marc Maron, Jon Bass, Michaela Watkins Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Sword of Trust’ Trailer Has Marc Maron Wanting to Sell a Sword!! Check It Out!!
Netflix has officially set the premiere date for Season 3 of GLOW, the hit half-hour dramedy series based on the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. Inspired by the short-lived but beloved show from the 80s, GLOW tells the fictional story of Ruth Wilder (Alison Brie), an out-of-work, struggling actress in 1980s Los Angeles who finds one last chance for stardom when she’s thrust into the glitter and … Continue reading ‘GLOW’ Season 3: Netflix Reveals Premiere Date with New Images!!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and becomes a psychopathic murderer. Directed – Todd Phillips Starring – Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, Robert De Niro Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Joker’: First Trailer Reveals Joaquin Phoenix As the Iconic DC Villain!! Check It Out!!
Director Todd Phillips has posted the first poster for Joker on his Instagram page. The upcoming drama is a character-driven study of the famous Batman villain that stars Joaquin Phoenix in the title role. Details on the plot are still scarce, but the origin story is supposed to be akin to films like The King of Comedy and Taxi Driver. What’s fascinating about this first … Continue reading ‘Joker’: First Poster Wants You to Put on a Happy Face!! Check It Out!!
While Warner Bros. is about to release the colorful, family-centric DC adaptation Shazam!, the studio has a very different kind of DC Comics movie on tap later this year: Joker. The 1981-set film is described as a one-off, standalone adaptation of the iconic Batman villain with Joaquin Phoenix taking on the titular role, and co-writer/director Todd Phillips has shared a new look at Phoenix in … Continue reading ‘Joker’: New Image Has Joaquin Phoenix Channeling ‘Jesse James’!!!
Listen, all we know for sure about Todd Phillips‘ Joker origin story is that it’s a low-budget noir that sees a clown’d up Joaquin Phoenix terrorizing people on a subway platform (occasionally for real) and is also somehow drawing from Martin Scorsese‘s The King of Comedy. Robert De Niro is gonna’ be there, too. It’s going to be insane, is what I’m saying, and apparently, Phillips and Co. … Continue reading ‘Joker’: Todd Phillips Rewrote The DC Film During Production!!
Principal photography on the highly anticipated DC Comics adaptation Joker has come to an end. This comes almost three months to the day that filming on the movie began, almost all of which took place in New York City. Director Todd Phillips announced the wrap himself with a set photo on Instagram, also noting that they’re far from the end as now the long post-production … Continue reading ‘Joker’ Wraps Filming as Todd Phillips Shares One Final Set Photo!! Check It Out!!
Joker director Todd Phillips has cast the next actor to play Bruce Wayne on the big screen, but it isn’t any of the A-list names we’ve heard bandied about in recent months. Instead ‘Master Bruce’ will be played by young Dante Pereira-Olson, who played a young version of Joaquin Phoenix‘s character in You Were Never Really Here. Phoenix, of course, is playing the title character in … Continue reading ‘Joker’: The DC Film Has Cast Its Bruce Wayne and Alfred Pennyworth!!!
The set of Joker is apparently a pretty special place. Interest has been understandably high for Warner Bros.’ one-off comic book adaptation, which aims to tell the origin story of the titular Batman villain in a unique fashion. Joaquin Phoenix is in the title role, and the story takes place in seedy 1981 New York City, with director Todd Phillips putting his own spin on … Continue reading ‘Joker’: Actor Shea Whigham Reveals Who He Plays!!!
Some not so (Joe) chill news from the set of Joaquin Phoenix‘s Joker movie, as TMZ reports that extras in a Brooklyn subway scene were locked in a train car and denied a break after two hours of filming. In the most Gotham City scenario imaginable, the background actors allegedly resorted to banging on the vehicle’s doors with some forced to go to the bathroom on the train … Continue reading ‘Joker’: Extras Reportedly Locked in a Subway Car And Denied Filming Breaks!!!
With director Todd Phillips and his crew back on location in New York City as production continues on Joker, Just Jared has got its hands on a batch of set photos featuring Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck, the future Clown Prince of Crime, along with Deadpool 2 star Zazie Beetz, who is portraying the character of Sophie Drummond, described as a hardened single mother who Arthur … Continue reading ‘Joker’: Joaquin Phoenix and Zazie Beetz Feature In Latest Set Photos!! Check It Out!!
Filmmaker Todd Phillips is making a habit of revealing some tantalizing images from his highly anticipated new film Joker, and yet another one has been unveiled on his Instagram. Phillips offered up the very first looks at Joaquin Phoenix both in and out of makeup in the lead role of “Arthur” in the DC Comics adaptation previously, just before set photos and set videos began … Continue reading ‘Joker’: New Image Sees Joaquin Phoenix Go Full Clown!! Check It Out!!
A new set video from Todd Phillips‘ Joker origin story—a movie apparently being filmed entirely in public with as many cell phones in the vicinity as possible—reveals Joaquin Phoenix going full Clown Prince of Crime on a Gotham City subway station. There was a ton of speculation over whether the circus-style makeup Phoenix wore in camera test footage would be the character’s final look, but … Continue reading ‘Joker’: Joaquin Phoenix Terrorizes a Subway Platform in New Set Video!! Check It Out!!
We’re still a full year away from the Jokerorigin movie starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular Batman baddie, and yet each passing day seems to bring a new look at Todd Phillips‘ twisted tale of circus makeup and clown shenanigans. Today, the director revealed the first glimpse of Atlanta star Zazie Beetz in character, and get excited my friends because she appears to be playing the iconic … Continue reading ‘Joker’: Todd Phillips Reveals First Look at Zazie Beetz!!! Check It Out!!
Just last week, our first look at Joaquin Phoenix as “Arthur” in Warner Bros.’ standalone Joker movie arrived. And now we have our first look at the character in Joker makeup via Warner Bros’s official Twitter—at least we think this is the final makeup. The Hangover and War Dogs filmmaker Todd Philips hatched the idea to create a standalone Joker movie set in 1970s New … Continue reading ‘Joker’: Camera Test Reveals Joaquin Phoenix in Full Makeup!!! Check It Out!!
Another day, another new tidbit about Todd Phillips‘ increasingly bonkers Joker origin movie. We’ve already gotten a glimpse of Joaquin Phoenix as the man who will become the Clown Prince of Crime, Arthur Fleck—that’s A. Fleck, for those keeping track at home—and now, with production officially underway, we have a full cast list. The previously reported names are all on there—Frances Conroy, Zazie Beetz, Marc … Continue reading ‘Joker’: Full Cast List Reveals Shea Whigham, Glenn Fleshler, Among Others!!
The Joker movie has a new Thomas Wayne. While Alec Baldwin notably dropped out of negotiations to tackle the character within a matter of 24 hours, director Todd Phillips has filled the void with a reliable performer. ComicBook.com broke the news that Brett Cullen has been cast as Thomas Wayne in the film, which has Joaquin Phoenix filling the title role in a unique, 1970s … Continue reading ‘Joker’: Brett Cullen Replaces Alec Baldwin as Thomas Wayne!!!
