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‘Ad Astra’: James Gray Doesn’t Have Time For Your Science-Based Criticisms Of The Space Drama

July 15, 2020 2:31 pm

Inevitably, when a new space-set film or TV series arrives, there are a ton of scientists and other folks that want to critique the project based on its scientific accuracy. Sometimes, this is a valid thing to...

‘The Green Knight’: A24’s New Retro Trailer Reveals ‘D&D’-Style RPG Inspired By The David Lowery Film

Charles Barfield

July 15, 2020 2:17 pm

News

One of the more unfortunate delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic involves the highly-anticipated David Lowery film, “The Green Knight.” A24 announced in May that the feature was vacating its May release date fo...

Tom Hanks Captain Phillips Greyhound Cast Away Podcast

Tom Hanks Is The Captain, Always: ‘Greyhound,’ ‘Cast Away’ & The Actor’s Career At Sea [Be Reel Podcast]

Chance Solem-Pfeifer

July 15, 2020 2:00 pm

News, Podcasts

When it comes to being an on-screen mariner, Tom Hanks takes his orders from no one. To celebrate his recent birthday and the release of his new WWII film, "Greyhound" (2020), Chance and Noah dive into the boa...

‘Deadpool’ Creator Is “Fine” With The Idea Of The Film Franchise Ending

Charles Barfield

July 15, 2020 1:51 pm

News, Television

Perhaps it’s due to COVID-19 shutting down the entire industry, including the studio’s own productions, or maybe there’s another reason, but like it or not, Marvel Studios has stayed mum about details regardin...

‘Just Cause’: ‘Stuber’ Director To Take On Film Adaptation Of Popular Video Game Franchise

Charles Barfield

July 15, 2020 1:34 pm

News

Over his past couple of features, “Stuber” and “Coffee & Kareem,” Michael Dowse has established himself as a director that loves to play with the combination of over-the-top violence and raunchy humor. And...

‘The Bling Ring’ Is Sofia Coppola’s Ode To Entitlement & White Privilege

Matthew Monagle

July 15, 2020 1:15 pm

Essays, News

Nothing busts canons quite like living in interesting times. In our ongoing Inflection Point series, we look back at the films that have taken on new relevance due to our ongoing cultural and political up...

‘Parasite’ Joins Criterion Collection In October With A Special Edition Featuring Black & White Version

Charles Barfield

July 15, 2020 1:09 pm

News

Shortly after winning the Oscar for Best Picture back in February, “Parasite” was announced as joining the Criterion Collection later this year. And now, thanks to an announcement from Criterion, we know when ...

‘Fletch’ Lives! Jon Hamm To Star In A Reboot Of The Comedy Franchise From ‘Superbad’ Director

Charles Barfield

July 15, 2020 12:50 pm

News

Despite being mostly known for his work in the ‘Vacation’ franchise, Chevy Chase’s talent is probably fully on display best in his “Fletch” films. The features follow the story of a journalist/ex-marine that i...

Idris Elba Thinks Racist Depictions In Old Films/TV Shouldn’t Be Cut: “I Don’t Believe In Censorship”

Charles Barfield

July 15, 2020 12:17 pm

News, Television

Recently, the idea of what films should and shouldn’t be seen and which should be accompanied by a warning has been debated quite a bit recently, most notably because of the issue with “Gone with the Wind.” Th...

‘First Cow’: Gentle Moments Shouldn’t Overshadow Kelly Reichardt’s Enraged Tragedy Of American Greed

Roxana Hadadi

July 15, 2020 12:00 pm

Essays, News

Some spoilers follow for “First Cow.” Kelly Reichardt’s films are chameleons. At first, they seem like romanticized versions of American tropes: the bond between a girl and her dog, in “Wendy and Lucy;” a p...

‘Feels Good Man’ Trailer: New Doc Shows How One Man’s Art Can Be Co-Opted By A Hate Group

Charles Barfield

July 15, 2020 11:36 am

News, Trailers

Unfortunately for Matt Furie, his prized creation, Pepe the Frog, no longer stands for the silly, hopeful meaning he intended. Back in 2016, during the ridiculous US Presidential Election, the image of Pepe th...

MUBI To Release Xavier Dolan’s ‘Matthias & Maxime’ In August On Its Streaming Platform

Charles Barfield

July 15, 2020 11:15 am

News

In a world filled with way too many streaming services, it can be overwhelming trying to decide which platforms deserve your hard-earned money. Might I suggest one of those services that is likely going to app...

‘How To Fake A War’ Trailer: Jay Pharoah Causes Global Unrest To Gain Stardom In New Comedy

Valerie Thompson

July 15, 2020 11:01 am

News, Trailers

Staying relevant at all costs has somehow overtaken truth itself. Celebrity over science, money over prestige, the whole theater of the absurd is playing out on a one-size-fits-all, 24-hour news cycle. V...

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Viola Davis To Star In ‘Woman King,’ Directed By Gina Prince-Bythewood

Charles Barfield

July 15, 2020 10:51 am

News

This past week has been pretty great for filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood. Not only is she still celebrating the release of her big Netflix action film, “The Old Guard,” which has been getting pretty strong rev...

‘Project Power’ Trailer: Jamie Foxx & Joseph Gordon-Levitt Gain Superpowers Thanks To A Pill

Charles Barfield

July 15, 2020 10:33 am

News, Trailers

If there was a pill that gave you a superpower for five minutes, would you take it? That’s the basic premise behind the upcoming film “Project Power,” and I think most people would undoubtedly say, “Yes!” R...