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Matt Reeves & ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Creator Developing ‘The Batman’/Gotham PD Spin-Off Series For HBO Max

July 10, 2020 12:18 pm

Attention superhero fans, I’m here with good news and bad news about Matt Reeves’ upcoming film, “The Batman.” The good news is that WarnerMedia is so happy with the direction of the new ‘Batman’ film, the stu...

New Study Deems Going To A Cinema As “High Risk” During The Pandemic & Worse Than Flying On A Plane

Charles Barfield

July 10, 2020 12:03 pm

Box Office, News

When movie theaters reopen and everyone can rush back to see Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” the question remains whether or not it’s actually safe to do so? Sure, the large cinema chains have released statements...

Luca Guadagnino Talks His ‘Scarface’ Idea & Why Remakes Aren’t “A Lazy Way” To Make Films

Charles Barfield

July 10, 2020 11:46 am

News

Luca Guadagnino isn’t scared of remakes. One look at his filmography shows that clearly. In addition to his previous feature, 2018’s “Suspiria” remake, his “A Bigger Splash” is also a loose remake of the Jacqu...

Charlize Theron Has Yet To Get A Call From Marvel: “I’m Paving My Own Way…So It’s Alright.”

Charles Barfield

July 10, 2020 11:29 am

News

At this point, we’ve seen plenty of A-list talent join a Marvel Studios film. Even if they’re not the main heroes of the film, we’ve seen the likes of Jake Gyllenhaal, Cate Blanchett, and Tilda Swinton all tak...

Chris Evans, Defending Jacob, Emmys 2020

Chris Evans Was “Fascinated” By The Guilt In ‘Defending Jacob’ [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

July 10, 2020 11:04 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, Interviews, News, Television

Chris Evans is conducting an interview on a Zoom call. It's as awkward as any Zoom conference call can be when you're forced to look at someone on a computer screen, but he's a professional. He's focused. He's...

Jamie Lee Curtis Calls ‘Halloween Kills’ A “Masterpiece” As Director Reveals More Details

Charles Barfield

July 10, 2020 10:57 am

News

Sadly, this week brought news that “Halloween Kills,” which was scheduled to arrive in theaters this October, has been delayed until 2021. This news especially hurts because the last feature in the franchise, ...

‘Tesla’ Trailer: Ethan Hawke Plays Visionary Inventor Nikola Tesla For Director Michael Almereyda

Edward Davis

July 10, 2020 10:00 am

News, Trailers

Filmmaker Michael Almereyda and Ethan Hawke go way back. Almereyda directed Hawke in the 2000 version of "Hamlet," the 2014 version of "Cymbeline" (also a Shakespeare adaptation). Almereyda's films have been g...

‘Watchmen,’ ‘We’re Here,’ ‘Never Have I Ever’ Among Inspired Noms For 2020 TCA Awards

Gregory Ellwood

July 9, 2020 6:14 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Television

There are a little over three days left in Emmy nomination voting and the Television Critics Association (TCA) has given Television Academy members who haven't completed their ballots yet something to think ab...

Ruby Rose Praises New ‘Batwoman’ Star Javicia Leslie: “This Is Amazing!”

Charles Barfield

July 9, 2020 3:57 pm

News, Television

I feel bad for anyone that enjoys CW’s “Batwoman” and doesn’t pay attention to Hollywood news. Why? Well, since the first season finale this spring, the show has lost its lead actress, Ruby Rose, is planning t...

‘Scenes From A Marriage’: Oscar Isaac & Michelle Williams Star In An HBO Limited Series Remake Of Ingmar Bergman Classic TV Mini-Series

Rodrigo Perez

July 9, 2020 3:54 pm

News, Television

It’s interesting the talk of, “is it a series or is it a film?” that dominates film culture when a great filmmaker does something in the realm of television. David Lynch is really seen as a forerunner in the f...

‘Endless’ Trailer: Alexandra Shipp’s Dead Ghost Boyfriend Won’t Let Love Die

Edward Davis

July 9, 2020 3:18 pm

News, Trailers

Sometimes, even in tragic death, we can still love our beloved deceased ones, right? That's the premise of the upcoming, uhh, slightly strange, and heartfelt romantic drama, "Endless" that stars Alexandra Ship...

‘Quick Change’ At 30: No One Directed Bill Murray Quite Like Bill Murray

Jason Bailey

July 9, 2020 2:14 pm

Essays, News

The story goes that Bill Murray and screenwriter Howard Franklin developed their adaptation of Jay Cronley’s novel “Quick Change” – released in theaters thirty years ago this week – with Jonathan Demme in mind...

Cristin Milioti Talks ‘Palm Springs,’ Her Musical Background & More [The Fourth Wall Podcast]

Griffin Schiller

July 9, 2020 1:58 pm

Interviews, News, Podcasts

Cristin Milioti is the definition of an entertainer. She’s a musician, singer/songwriter, stage performer, Broadway star, and actress - and that’s just what we know. She won a Grammy and was nominated for a To...

‘David Makes Man’ Trailer: Coming Of Age Series Arrives On HBO Max From Co-Writer Of ‘Moonlight’

Charles Barfield

July 9, 2020 1:51 pm

News, Television, Trailers

Unfortunately, when it comes to the sheer number of scripted series on TV, there is no way to avoid the eventual drama that falls through the cracks. That appears to be the case with "David Makes Man," a drama...

Joel Schumacher’s “Darker,” 170-Minute Cut Of ‘Batman Forever’ Exists But Might Not Be Released

Charles Barfield

July 9, 2020 1:35 pm

News

Move over Snyder Cut, it’s time to discuss the Schumacher Cut! Namely, Joel Schumacher’s “darker” cut of “Batman Forever” that apparently exists even though no one knew about it until very recently. Accord...