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11 Actresses Who Could Be The New Lisbeth Salander In The ‘Dragon Tattoo’ Reboot

March 16, 2017 11:58 am

This week, Sony gave us a heap of good news/bad news. Good news: they've greenlit "The Girl In The Spider's Web" and it'll hit cinemas on October 5, 2018. Bad news: David Fincher is not returning to direct. Giv...

Wes Anderson Discusses His Influences, Films, Love of Christmas Specials & More In New 1-Hour Masterclass

Will Ashton

March 13, 2017 11:36 am

Festivals, News

You can’t really predict one’s process. Or from what they draw upon. These are words spoken by Wes Anderson, a filmmaker who needs no introduction around these parts. That said, the influence of ‘60s European c...

Where To Watch All The 2017 Oscar Nominees

Will Ashton

February 20, 2017 3:18 pm

Awards, Features

We're less than a week away from the big show. On February 26, first-time host Jimmy Kimmel will lead us into another night of surprises, upsets, disappointment, elation, fancy suits, lovely dresses, golden sta...

8 People Who Could Host The 2017 Oscars

Will Ashton

November 30, 2016 2:38 pm

Features

It's somewhat strange that we're nearing the end of 2016, and we’re still left without an announced Oscar host for the festivities on February 26, 2017. Though there’s a good solid chance the Academy will forma...

Disney’s ‘Moana’ Is An Inspired, Spellbinding Tribute To The Human Spirit [Review]

Will Ashton

November 22, 2016 5:25 pm

Reviews

We’re in dire need of affirmation these days. With the world seemingly imploding following the U.S. election, Disney’s “Moana,” the studio’s 56th theatrically released animated feature, is exactly what we need ...

Why Marvel Movies Look Kind Of Ugly

Will Ashton

November 21, 2016 4:52 pm

News

In addition to making some of the most financially-successful blockbusters of all-time, the Marvel Cinematic Universe produces a lot of pretty good films. Arguably a few great ones too. They’re good at what the...

Wes Anderson’s World Building in ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’

Will Ashton

November 18, 2016 2:56 pm

News

Whenever you think of cinematic world-building, a few movies come to mind. Those might include franchises like “The Lord Of The Rings,” “Star Wars,” or the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They might also be standalo...

‘Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them’ Waves Its Wand, But Doesn’t Quite Conjure The Same ‘Harry Potter’ Magic [Review]

Will Ashton

November 17, 2016 9:34 am

Reviews

It hasn’t been that long since we last visited the wizarding world of Harry Potter. When “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” brought closure to the on-screen journey in 2011, amusement parks, sanctio...

‘Stranger Things’ & Steven Spielberg Come Together In This Supercut

Will Ashton

November 11, 2016 4:57 pm

News, Television

Netflix’s smash hit “Stranger Things” was heavily influenced by popular ‘80s entertainment. That’s no secret at this point. Much ado has been made about its Stephen King, John Carpenter and Steven Spielberg con...

Witness All The Visual Allegories In Zack Snyder’s ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice’

Will Ashton

November 9, 2016 3:51 pm

News

Zack Snyder’s “Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice” was heavily contested and detested earlier this year, but for many reasons, I cannot dismiss it without reservations. Yes, it was messy, overlong, poorly paced...

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