The Greatest Showman (2017) Review!!

Synopsis – Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. My Take – I have never really been a fan of musicals, especially the ones where they sing/talk at the same time, to take … Continue reading The Greatest Showman (2017) Review!!

Another ‘All the Money in the World’ Trailer Further Reveals Ridley Scott’s Thriller!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A left-wing paramilitary organization in Italy hatches a massive kidnapping plot in the 1970s. Directed – Ridley Scott Starring – Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Spacey, Michelle Williams Check out the trailer: Continue reading Another ‘All the Money in the World’ Trailer Further Reveals Ridley Scott’s Thriller!! Check It Out!!

‘Logan’ Director James Mangold Helped out on ‘Greatest Showman’ Reshoots and Post-Production!!!

I thought the direction on The Greatest Showman was pretty impressive, but it looks like Michael Gracey, who made his feature debut on the musical, had a bit of help from a veteran helmer.  According to Variety, James Mangold was called in to oversee a week of reshoots after 20th Century Fox became concerned that Gracey had become overwhelmed on the project. Since Gracey had … Continue reading ‘Logan’ Director James Mangold Helped out on ‘Greatest Showman’ Reshoots and Post-Production!!!

Woody Harrelson in Talks to Join ‘Venom’!!!

Sony’s upcoming Venom movie has been in production since October, but an exciting new name is in talks to join the already impressive cast: Woody Harrelson. The non-MCU Spider-Man spinoff (that may or may not be entirely sans Spider-Man) is already set to star Tom Hardy as the anti-hero, alien symbiote-toting Eddie Brock, alongside Riz Ahmed, Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, Reid Scott, and Scott Haze. The gig would reunite Harrelson with his Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer, … Continue reading Woody Harrelson in Talks to Join ‘Venom’!!!

‘The Shape of Water’, ‘The Post’, & ‘Three Billboards’ Lead 2018 Golden Globe Nominations!!!

Nominations for the 75th Golden Globe Awards have been announced, and in keeping with this year’s incredibly fluid race, the love was spread to a variety of films and performers. The Shape of Water came away with the most nominations with seven in total, including Best Picture, Director, Actress, Supporting Actress, and Supporting Actor. But it was followed close behind by Steven Spielberg‘s timely The Post and the … Continue reading ‘The Shape of Water’, ‘The Post’, & ‘Three Billboards’ Lead 2018 Golden Globe Nominations!!!

‘Venom’ Banners Offer a First Look at Possible Logo!!! Check It Out!!!

While at CCXP (Comic Con Experience) in Brazil, Collider’s Steve Weintraub stumbled upon something very interesting. At the Sony booth, somewhat hidden, there was a banner for Venom, with what could be the film’s logo. While nothing is confirmed, it seems possible now that Sony might use CCXP as a launch point for their promotion of Venom. For those who aren’t caught up, the movie is a Spider-Man spinoff (that will … Continue reading ‘Venom’ Banners Offer a First Look at Possible Logo!!! Check It Out!!!

New Trailer for ‘All the Money in the World’ Features Christopher Plummer’s J. Paul Getty!!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A left-wing paramilitary organization in Italy hatches a massive kidnapping plot in the 1970s. Directed – Ridley Scott Starring – Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Spacey, Michelle Williams Check out the trailer: Continue reading New Trailer for ‘All the Money in the World’ Features Christopher Plummer’s J. Paul Getty!!! Check It Out!!

‘The Greatest Showman’: New Trailer Takes Hugh Jackman from Scoundrel to Superstar!!! Check It Out!!!

Synopsis – Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Directed – Michael Gracey Starring – Rebecca Ferguson, Zac Efron, Hugh Jackman Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Greatest Showman’: New Trailer Takes Hugh Jackman from Scoundrel to Superstar!!! Check It Out!!!

‘All the Money in the World’ Reshoots Will Cost Millions!!

The decision made by director Ridley Scott, Imperative Entertainment, and Sony Pictures to replace Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer in the upcoming All the Money in the World was an admirable one, but it’ll come at a hefty price tag. Following mounting allegations of sexual harassment and assault by Spacey, Scott made the decision to recast his supporting role in the true life kidnapping drama, … Continue reading ‘All the Money in the World’ Reshoots Will Cost Millions!!

Kevin Spacey to Be Replaced by Christopher Plummer in ‘All the Money in the World’ Reshoots!!!

In a shocking move, Sony Pictures is not only keeping the December release date for Ridley Scott’s awards-hopeful drama All the Money in the World, they’re cutting Kevin Spacey out of the film altogether and replacing him with another actor. As reports of Spacey’s alleged sexual harassment have continued to pile up, we learned earlier this week that Sony was considering pushing All the Money … Continue reading Kevin Spacey to Be Replaced by Christopher Plummer in ‘All the Money in the World’ Reshoots!!!

‘Venom’ Starts Filming as First Set Photo Revealed!! Check It Out!!

It’s official: Cameras are finally rolling on a Venom movie for Sony Pictures. The studio has been trying to get a film based on the symbiote comics character off the ground for years, with Zombieland and Deadpool scribes Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick writing the first script back in the late 2000s. Directors like Gary Ross (The Hunger Games), Josh Trank (Fantastic Four), and Alex Kurtzman … Continue reading ‘Venom’ Starts Filming as First Set Photo Revealed!! Check It Out!!

Jenny Slate Joins Tom Hardy in Sony’s ‘Venom’ Movie!!!

Sony is putting together the indie cast of your dreams for…Venom? Yes, indeed. The MCU-adjacent Spider-Man spinoff is set to star Tom Hardy as the anti-hero, alien symbiote-toting Eddie Brock, alongside Michelle Williams and Riz Ahmed. Now, Obvious Child and Gifted actress Jenny Slate is in negotiations to join the cast. Like the details of Williams and Ahmed’s roles, Slate’s potential part is being kept largely … Continue reading Jenny Slate Joins Tom Hardy in Sony’s ‘Venom’ Movie!!!

‘Venom’ Movie Lands Michelle Williams to Star Opposite Tom Hardy!!

With the film’s release only about a year away, Ruben Fleischer’s Venom has added another name to its cast. Variety reports that Michelle Williams has signed on to star opposite Tom Hardy in the upcoming superhero spinoff. Per Variety, “sources say Williams would play a district attorney and possibly Hardy’s love interest. Venom is a big change of pace of Williams, who usually opts to … Continue reading ‘Venom’ Movie Lands Michelle Williams to Star Opposite Tom Hardy!!

‘Wonderstruck’: New Trailer for Todd Haynes’ Latest Follows Two Kids Across Two Eras!!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – The story of a young boy in the Midwest is told simultaneously with a tale about a young girl in New York from fifty years ago as they both seek the same mysterious connection. Directed – Todd Haynes Starring – Oakes Fegley, Julianne Moore, Michelle Williams Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Wonderstruck’: New Trailer for Todd Haynes’ Latest Follows Two Kids Across Two Eras!!! Check It Out!!

‘All the Money in the World’ Trailer Reveals Ridley Scott’s Second Film of 2017!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A left-wing paramilitary organization in Italy hatches a massive kidnapping plot in the 1970s. Directed – Ridley Scott Starring – Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Spacey, Michelle Williams Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘All the Money in the World’ Trailer Reveals Ridley Scott’s Second Film of 2017!! Check It Out!!

‘Wonderstruck’: First Trailer Reveals Todd Haynes’ Magical ‘Carol’ Follow-Up!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – The story of a young boy in the Midwest is told simultaneously with a tale about a young girl in New York from fifty years ago as they both seek the same mysterious connection. Directed – Todd Haynes Starring – Oakes Fegley, Julianne Moore, Michelle Williams Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Wonderstruck’: First Trailer Reveals Todd Haynes’ Magical ‘Carol’ Follow-Up!! Check It Out!!

‘The Greatest Showman’ Trailer Has Hugh Jackman Singing up a Storm as P.T. Barnum!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Directed – Michael Gracey Starring – Rebecca Ferguson, Zac Efron, Hugh Jackman Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Greatest Showman’ Trailer Has Hugh Jackman Singing up a Storm as P.T. Barnum!! Check It Out!!

Michelle Williams to Co-Star With Amy Schumer in ‘I Feel Pretty’!!

After a string of strong dramatic turns, Michelle Williams is teaming with one of the biggest comedians in Hollywood to show off her lighter side. The Oscar-nominated actress is set to co-star with Amy Schumer in the upcoming Voltage Pictures, STX, and Wonderland Sound and Vision film “I Feel Pretty.” The movie is written and will be directed by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein, which … Continue reading Michelle Williams to Co-Star With Amy Schumer in ‘I Feel Pretty’!!

‘The Greatest Showman’: First Images of Hugh Jackman as P.T. Barnum in New Musical Arrive!! Check It Out!!

20th Century Fox has released the first The Greatest Showman images. The original musical is based on the life of P.T. Barnum and follows him from his poverty-stricken childhood to the launch of his first circus in New York. Hugh Jackman stars as Barnum alongside Zac Efron, who plays Barnum’s business partner. That character in turn falls in love with a trapeze artist played by … Continue reading ‘The Greatest Showman’: First Images of Hugh Jackman as P.T. Barnum in New Musical Arrive!! Check It Out!!

‘Wonderstruck’: First Clip and Poster Released for Todd Haynes’ ‘Carol’ Follow-Up!!! Check It Out!!!

Ahead of the film’s debut at the Cannes Film Festival this month, Amazon Studios and Roadside Attractions have unveiled the first clip and poster from Wonderstruck. Based on The Invention of Hugo Cabret author Brian Selznick’s critically acclaimed novel, the film traverses two different time periods and follows two young children—a boy in 1977 and a girl in 1927—who make curious discoveries that set them … Continue reading ‘Wonderstruck’: First Clip and Poster Released for Todd Haynes’ ‘Carol’ Follow-Up!!! Check It Out!!!

‘La La Land’ Dominates Oscar Nominations with Record-Tying 14 Nods!! Check Out The Full List!!!

At long last, the time has come: the 2017 Oscar nominations are finally here. After months of guessing and prognosticating, the members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences have finally weighed in with their picks for the very best of cinema in 2016, and the results are intriguing. La La Land, unsurprisingly, leads the pack with a whopping 14 nominations. It now … Continue reading ‘La La Land’ Dominates Oscar Nominations with Record-Tying 14 Nods!! Check Out The Full List!!!

Manchester by the Sea (2016) Review!!!

Synopsis – An uncle is forced to take care of his teenage nephew after the boy’s father dies. My Take – When a loved one dies, we experience a sorrow that is impossible to define and it can take on many different looks through various stages. Being a little emotional by nature, I find it difficult sometimes to sit down for a film that I … Continue reading Manchester by the Sea (2016) Review!!!

Golden Globe Nominations: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Makes Strong Showing as ‘Silence’ Is Shut Out!! Check Out The Full List!!

Awards season took another leap forward today as the 2017 Golden Globe nominations were announced. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association spread the love around, but the season’s three biggest contenders—La La Land, Moonlight, and Manchester by the Sea—all had big showings in the major categories, so not any surprises on that front. If anything got a boost from the Globes—and really they don’t have too … Continue reading Golden Globe Nominations: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Makes Strong Showing as ‘Silence’ Is Shut Out!! Check Out The Full List!!

L.A. Film Critics Awards Name ‘Moonlight’ the Best Film of 2016!!

And the critics awards keep on comin’. Last week saw the announcement of the Critics Choice Awards nominations, which come from the Broadcast Film Critics Association, and the New York Film Critics Circle announced their annual winners with La La Land taking top honors. This weekend it was the Los Angeles Film Critics Association’s turn, and the group landed on Moonlight as the Best Film … Continue reading L.A. Film Critics Awards Name ‘Moonlight’ the Best Film of 2016!!

NYFCC Names ‘La La Land’ Best Film; Awards ‘Moonlight’ with Best Director!! Check Out The Winners!!

Earlier today, the Critics Choice Awards announced their nominations with La La Land leading the pack with 12 nominations. Now Damien Chazelle’s musical has gotten another boost by being named “Best Film” from the New York Film Critics Circle. NYFCC is one of the most influential critics groups, and I’d be shocked if La La Land didn’t also pick up Best Film from the Los … Continue reading NYFCC Names ‘La La Land’ Best Film; Awards ‘Moonlight’ with Best Director!! Check Out The Winners!!