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Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – Eddie Brock attempts to reignite his career by interviewing serial killer Cletus Kasady, who becomes the host of the symbiote Carnage and escapes prison after a failed execution. My Take – Released in 2018, Sony‘s first solo spin-off from their colossal roster of Spider-Man characters, Venom, received quite a divisive reception. Though most critics found director Ruben Fleischer’s film bloated, unwieldy and incoherent, … Continue reading Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) Review!!

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‘The End’: Tilda Swinton, George Mackay, and Stephen Graham to Star in NEON’s Musical!!

NEON is putting together a golden-age musical about the end of the world, and its cast is shaping up to be pretty stellar. The studio announced that Tilda Swinton, George Mackay, and Stephen Graham have been cast in The End, an off-the-wall project from director Joshua Oppenheimer which follows the lives of the last human family on the planet. While no other details about the … Continue reading ‘The End’: Tilda Swinton, George Mackay, and Stephen Graham to Star in NEON’s Musical!!

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’: New Featurette Focuses on Naomie Harris’s Shriek!! Check It Out!!

Venom: Let There Be Carnage is just around the corner, so Sony Pictures is going all-in with new featurettes. Yesterday, they dropped a clip that revealed Cletus Kasady’s (Woody Harrelson) transformation into title character Carnage. In the story, the villain gets unleashed after its serial killer host bites Eddie Brock’s (Tom Hardy) hand in prison and swallows his symbiote-infused blood – or at least that’s … Continue reading ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’: New Featurette Focuses on Naomie Harris’s Shriek!! Check It Out!!

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Unleashes a New Clip!! Check It Out!!

With just three days left until Venom: Let There Be Carnage hits theaters, October 1 is poised to be the definitive release date for the comic-book-based blockbuster, which has been moved several times. To build on fans’ already bulging expectations, Sony Pictures has released a new clip from the sequel, which will see Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) meet his match when serial killer Cletus Kasady … Continue reading ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Unleashes a New Clip!! Check It Out!!

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Gets an IMAX Motion Poster!! Check It Out!!

IMAX has revealed a new motion poster for Venom: Let There Be Carnage on Twitter, reminding fans that Venom and Carnage will soon fight in theaters. The exclusive artwork shows the two symbiotes entangled in combat, with a big IMAX logo splattered behind the duel. The highly-anticipated sequel to 2018’s Venom will explore how Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) and Venom keep their symbiotic relationship while … Continue reading ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Gets an IMAX Motion Poster!! Check It Out!!

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Unleashes a New Promo!! Check It Out!!

Sony has released another quick teaser for the highly-anticipated sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage. The comic book film, which stars Tom Hardy and Woody Harrelson, stands as the next major blockbuster poised for release. Audiences are ready for the carnage, and if this new spot is any indication, this (brief) sequel should have a lot of it. The new promo reinforces the few plot … Continue reading ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Unleashes a New Promo!! Check It Out!!

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Gets Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

Venom: Let There Be Carnage’s new character posters might have spoiled the return of She-Venom, a character introduced in 2018’s Venom when the symbiote bonded with Anne Weying (Michelle Williams). The new set of posters present each of the four main characters’ faces, while a small silhouette of their super-counterparts can be seen at the bottom. While Eddie Brock’s Venom (Tom Hardy), Cletus Kasady’s Carnage … Continue reading ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Gets Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

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‘Venom 2’ Release Date Moved Up By Two Weeks!!

Here’s something that’s increasingly rare these days: a movie’s release date actually being moved up instead of delayed. Sony Pictures announced today that the Venom 2 release date will now be set two weeks earlier than planned, as Venom: Let There Be Carnage will now hit theaters on October 1st. Previously, the film was set to open on October 15th. We likely have another Marvel … Continue reading ‘Venom 2’ Release Date Moved Up By Two Weeks!!

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ is Officially Rated PG-13!!

Sony and Columbia Pictures have released the official rating for their upcoming movie Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Like its predecessor, Venom: Let There Be Carnage will also be rated PG-13, due to “intense sequences of violence and action, some strong language, disturbing material, and suggestive references.” The Venom sequel will see the return of Tom Hardy starring as Eddie Brock and his symbiote Venom, … Continue reading ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ is Officially Rated PG-13!!

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Gets New Images!! Check It Out!!

The first Venom teased “Maximum Carnage” and with these new images from the forthcoming sequel, we’re one step closer to seeing it become a reality. The comic book arc “Maximum Carnage” delivered more than just extreme Carnage, but an entire symbiote family that was highlighted by Shriek, Carnage’s sonic-powered accomplice and eventual love interest. She-Carnage if you will. Sony Pictures is going symbiote crazy with … Continue reading ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Gets New Images!! Check It Out!!

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Release Reportedly Pushed to 2022!!

Sony is reportedly delaying Venom: Let There Be Carnage until January 21, 2022, despite pushing the film from September 24 to October 15 earlier this month. According to Vulture, multiple inside sources have indicated that the studio is reconsidering releasing the film in October, which comes after several weeks of decent, but still underperforming box office numbers for major superhero performers like DC‘s The Suicide … Continue reading ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Release Reportedly Pushed to 2022!!

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Gets New Posters!! Check It Out!!

Sony Pictures released new posters for Venom: Let There Be Carnage, highlighting the relationship between Venom and Carnage. One of the posters has the two symbiotes locked in combat, while the second one merges hero and villain in a single gooey face, reflecting how the two are deadly enemies with a lot in common. The highly-anticipated sequel of 2018’s Venom will bring back Tom Hardy … Continue reading ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Gets New Posters!! Check It Out!!

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‘Venom 2’ Gets a New Featurette!! Check It Out!!

In a new featurette for Venom: Let There Be Carnage, director Andy Serkis drew comparisons between the clashing personalities of Eddie Brock and Venom to The Lord of the Rings‘ Sméagol/Gollum, a character that he “spent a considerable amount” of his life playing. A new trailer for the antihero film was released earlier this week. The featurette is an Apple TV exclusive, as Serkis announced … Continue reading ‘Venom 2’ Gets a New Featurette!! Check It Out!!

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’: Statue Gives Us Best Look Yet at Carnage!! Check It Out!!

In the post-credits scene of 2018’s Venom, infamous serial killer Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson) promised carnage upon his release from prison. As its sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage inches further towards its September 24th release, we now have a new look at the deadly symbiote. IMAX theaters across China are reportedly getting new statues of both Venom and Carnage as promotional materials, with photos … Continue reading ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’: Statue Gives Us Best Look Yet at Carnage!! Check It Out!!

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‘The North Water’ Trailer Teases the New AMC+ Drama Series!! Check It Out!!

AMC+ has unveiled the first trailer for The North Water, a new drama series starring Jack O’Connell and Colin Farrell that has been sailing under the radar but looks absolutely stunning all the same. The North Water is a five-part limited series based on Ian McGuire‘s bestselling novel of the same name. Set in Hull, England, and on the ice floes of the Arctic in … Continue reading ‘The North Water’ Trailer Teases the New AMC+ Drama Series!! Check It Out!!

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‘The North Water’: AMC+ Gets First Images, Sets July 15 as Release Date!! Check It Out!!

AMC+ has announced release dates for its robust lineup of new series and specials to be released this July, including The North Water with Colin Farrell and the Joe Manganiello movie Archenemy. The North Water is a five-part drama miniseries that originally aired on BBC Two. The series is based on Ian McGuire‘s bestselling novel of the same name, and stars Farrell as Henry Drax, … Continue reading ‘The North Water’: AMC+ Gets First Images, Sets July 15 as Release Date!! Check It Out!!

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‘Matilda’: Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough Join Netflix’s Musical!!

Andrea Riseborough and Stephen Graham are the latest to join the cast for the upcoming Netflix/TriStar adaptation of the stage musical Matilda, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The pair will take over where Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman left off as Matilda’s memorably nasty parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood. Notably, neither of these actors are known for their singing prowess and have not displayed said talents on screen before, which … Continue reading ‘Matilda’: Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough Join Netflix’s Musical!!

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‘The Murders at White House Farm’ Trailer Teases the Creepy HBO Max Series!! Check It Out!!

HBO just released the trailer for the upcoming true crime limited series The Murders at White House Farm, and it looks like a sufficiently creepy and tense mystery/thriller about one of the most infamous crimes of the past 30 years. Originally airing in the UK earlier this year, the 6-episode drama hits HBO Max later this month. In August of 1985, three generations of the … Continue reading ‘The Murders at White House Farm’ Trailer Teases the Creepy HBO Max Series!! Check It Out!!

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‘Greyhound’: Tom Hanks’ Film Smashes Apple TV+’s Opening-Weekend Records!!

Originally scheduled for a theatrical release, Sony Pictures’ naval war drama Greyhound made its streaming debut last Friday on Apple TV+. According to Deadline, the Tom Hanks-led film immediately broke an Apple TV+ record by having the biggest opening-weekend viewing of any other movies and TV shows on the platform. In addition, the film has also brought Apple new subscribers, as 30% of film’s viewers were … Continue reading ‘Greyhound’: Tom Hanks’ Film Smashes Apple TV+’s Opening-Weekend Records!!

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Greyhound (2020) Review!!

Synopsis – Early in World War II, an inexperienced U.S. Navy captain must lead an Allied convoy being stalked by Nazi U-boat wolfpacks. My Take – With his continued roll out of picking up roles which have him playing brave, honorable yet largely every man heroes, I think we all can agree that Hollywood legend Tom Hanks has earned himself the moniker of America’s Dad. … Continue reading Greyhound (2020) Review!!

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‘Greyhound’: Tom Hanks led WWII Film Set for July 10 Premiere on Apple TV+!!

Apple has announced that the World War II action movie Greyhound will be released exclusively on Apple TV+ this July. The film was originally a Paramount Pictures movie and was intended for a theatrical release, but after the COVID-19 shutdown, Paramount decided to sell the film to Apple to turn it into an “Apple TV+ Original” and release it via their streaming service. And, Apple … Continue reading ‘Greyhound’: Tom Hanks led WWII Film Set for July 10 Premiere on Apple TV+!!

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‘Venom 2′ Gets a New Title and a New Logo!! Check It Out!!

Sony is continuing its fever-dream assault of Venom 2 news with a teaser video proudly showing off the logo of the new film as if the title isn’t completely insane. #Venom: Let There Be Carnage – In Theaters 6.25.21. @VenomMovie pic.twitter.com/f1n2DzlKXX — Sony Pictures (@SonyPictures) April 21, 2020 As it was revealed earlier today, the official title of the sequel to the surprise hit 2018 … Continue reading ‘Venom 2′ Gets a New Title and a New Logo!! Check It Out!!

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‘Venom 2’: New Set Photos Reveal All Fun and Games!! Check It Out!!

While Tom Hardy may have deleted his Instagram post unveiling a glow-up for Woody Harrelson’s character Cletus Kasady, new official behind-the-scenes photos have made their way online courtesy of photographer Greg Williams. These Venom 2 set photos aren’t really revealing, but they do show off some of the camaraderie on set as well as Hardy’s reprisal of Eddie Brock. Venom 2 finds Hardy back in … Continue reading ‘Venom 2’: New Set Photos Reveal All Fun and Games!! Check It Out!!

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‘Venom 2’ Set Photo Reveals Woody Harrelson as Cletus Kasady!! Check It Out!!

When Venom came to a close, Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) came face-to-face with Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson) and all of his curly red-haired glory. The vicious criminal gave us the oh-so-very subtle tease of his future as the super villain Carnage in this comic book universe (which may or may not be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?) with the line, “When I get out … Continue reading ‘Venom 2’ Set Photo Reveals Woody Harrelson as Cletus Kasady!! Check It Out!!

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‘Venom 2’: Rumored Details Tease a Dark Tone, Shriek and Lots of Carnage!!

Some potential plot details for Venom 2 have surfaced online. The sequel has been filming, somewhat quietly, since late last year, but we haven’t heard much in terms of specifics about the movie, which will see Tom Hardy return as Eddie Brock/Venom. We know that Carnage will be the main villain but, beyond that, it’s largely a mystery. However, if these plot details prove to … Continue reading ‘Venom 2’: Rumored Details Tease a Dark Tone, Shriek and Lots of Carnage!!

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The Irishman (2019) Review!!!

Synopsis – A mob hitman recalls his possible involvement with the slaying of Jimmy Hoffa. My Take – As a cinephile it has been my constant regret for not having lived in the era when films like Taxi Driver or The Godfather or Dog Day Afternoon or Goodfellas appeared in cinemas, where I could witness actors like Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in their … Continue reading The Irishman (2019) Review!!!

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‘Venom 2’ Adds Stephen Graham in Mystery Role!!

English actor Stephen Graham, who co-stars alongside Tom Hardy in the FX series Taboo, is in talks to join Hardy once again in Venom 2, Collider has confirmed. Andy Serkis is directing the Sony sequel, which is bringing back Michelle Williams and Woody Harrelson, and welcoming Oscar-nominated actress Naomie Harris. Meanwhile, Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and Amy Pascal are returning to produce the comic book … Continue reading ‘Venom 2’ Adds Stephen Graham in Mystery Role!!

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‘A Christmas Carol’: New Trailer Further Teases FX’s Spooky Update!! Check It Out!!

Do you like your A Christmas Carola little less Muppet-y and a little more aggressively ghoulish? Then you should be hyped for FX’s take on the class Charles Dickens ghost story, written by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) and starring Guy Pearce (Memento) as Ebenezer Scrooge. The network just released a new trailer, which not only gave another glimpse at all that grimness but also revealed that … Continue reading ‘A Christmas Carol’: New Trailer Further Teases FX’s Spooky Update!! Check It Out!!

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‘A Christmas Carol’ Trailer Sees Scrooge Being Haunted!! Check It Out!!

FX has released the first trailer for their adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, A Christmas Carol. Guy Pearce leads the very English cast, which includes Andy Serkis, Charlotte Riley, Joe Alwyn, and Stephen Graham. Sadly, there is no Tom Hardy in sight but that’s okay because there’s plenty in this trailer to feast your eyes on. It seems like FX has found an interesting way to spruce up Dickens’ story for the umpteenth … Continue reading ‘A Christmas Carol’ Trailer Sees Scrooge Being Haunted!! Check It Out!!

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‘A Christmas Carol’: First Look Images Tease the FX Miniseries!! Check It Out!!

A Christmas Carol will always be the gift that keeps on giving, but that doesn’t mean Andy Serkis (Black Panther) was immediately sold on playing the Ghost of Christmas Past in a new adaptation premiering on FX in December. “Do we really need another one?” Serkis remembers asking, especially since he grew up loving the 1951 version starring Alastair Sim as the heartless miser Ebenezer … Continue reading ‘A Christmas Carol’: First Look Images Tease the FX Miniseries!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Irishman’: First Poster Reveals Martin Scorsese’s Epic Mob Movie!! Check It Out!!

Netflix has released the first official poster for director Martin Scorsese’s highly anticipated gangster epic The Irishman. Based on the book I Heard You Paint Houses and scripted by Steven Zaillian (Schindler’s List), the film chronicles the life of Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century, and who may or … Continue reading ‘The Irishman’: First Poster Reveals Martin Scorsese’s Epic Mob Movie!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Irishman’: New Images Further Tease the Martin Scorsese Film!! Check It Out!!

Empire has revealed three new images from Martin Scorsese’s upcoming mob epic The Irishman featuring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Ray Romano, Jesse Plemons, Stephen Graham, and more; take a look here: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci star in Martin Scorsese’s THE IRISHMAN, an epic saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank … Continue reading ‘The Irishman’: New Images Further Tease the Martin Scorsese Film!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Irishman’ Run Time Clocks Up to 210 minutes!!!

Are you sitting down, folks? The New York Film Festival has revealed that Martin Scorsese‘s The Irishman will boast a running time of… wait for it… 210 minutes. That is exactly 3-and-one-half-hours. You could literally watch Crank and Crank: High Voltage in that time frame, and still have roughly 10 minutes to spare. Now, I know what you’re thinking. 3.5 hours? That’s a lot of … Continue reading ‘The Irishman’ Run Time Clocks Up to 210 minutes!!!

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‘The Irishman’ Gets Release Dates, but Major Theater Chains Refuse to Show It!!

Even though most movies pretty much vanish from your local multiplex after a month anyway, major theater chains are holding fast to their three-month release window even though in practice a film’s run is far shorter. That creates a predicament for a company like Netflix, which wants to give some of its movies theatrical releases, but also runs into a wall with major theater chains … Continue reading ‘The Irishman’ Gets Release Dates, but Major Theater Chains Refuse to Show It!!

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‘The Irishman’: Netflix in Talks with Major US Theaters for Release!!

With Netflix making a bigger and bigger impression on the awards circuit each year, we’re circling back to the disconnect between streaming services and theater chains regarding the theatrical release of their films. This time around, the focus is on Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, and this particular case could reshape the theatrical distribution model on a much wider scale depending on the outcome.  The movie stars … Continue reading ‘The Irishman’: Netflix in Talks with Major US Theaters for Release!!

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‘The Irishman’: First Images Reveal Martin Scorsese’s Next!! Check It Out!!

With its premiere confirmed for the New York Film Festival this September, Netflix has released two images from Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman which give us our first look at Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and RayRomano in the hotly-anticipated mob epic; take a look here: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci star in Martin Scorsese’s THE IRISHMAN, an epic saga of … Continue reading ‘The Irishman’: First Images Reveal Martin Scorsese’s Next!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Irishman’: Scorsese’s Next Delayed due to “Youthification” Process!!

Production on Martin Scorsese’s hugely anticipated The Irishman began way back in 2016, so we’re used to waiting around for this much ballyhooed reunion of the Oscar winning director and his big-hitting collaborators, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Harvey Keitel. Well, we’re going to have to tough it out for slightly longer, because Scorsese has revealed in a conversation with Joanna Hogg on the … Continue reading ‘The Irishman’: Scorsese’s Next Delayed due to “Youthification” Process!!

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‘A Christmas Carol’: First Look Reveals Steven Knight’s Miniseries!!! Check It Out!!

FX and BBC have revealed the first look at Steven Knight’s upcoming miniseries adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Although Tom Hardy was originally set to star in the production, but now he’s only going to executive produce. Guy Pearce will lead the adaptation as Ebenezer Scrooge. The rest of the cast includes: Andy Serkis (Black Panther) as Ghost of Christmas Past; Stephen Graham … Continue reading ‘A Christmas Carol’: First Look Reveals Steven Knight’s Miniseries!!! Check It Out!!

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Journey’s End (2018) Review!!!!

Synopsis – Set in a dugout in Aisne in 1918, it is the story of a group of British officers, led by the mentally disintegrating young officer Stanhope, as they await their fate. My Take – As a war film buff myself, it’s surprising to realize that there have not been many films based on WWI, especially considering how its successor has been a topic … Continue reading Journey’s End (2018) Review!!!!

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