David Fincher already planted the seeds for squid game remake he is developing for Netflix into one of the best (and first) thrillers of his film career. Deadline reported that as part of its development deal with Netflix, Fincher is working on an English-language remake of one of the streamer’s biggest shows. Hwang Dong-hyuk is already finishing the second season of the South Korean original squid game series scheduled for release on December 26, 2024. But then squid game season two is released, Fincher will begin work on its American remake throughout 2025. While this isn’t technically the first official…
Author: Ben Sherlock
Don Corleone is portrayed as one of the richest and most powerful mobsters in America in The godfatherand the film mentions some ways he made money. Rewatching The godfather today, it’s more relatable than most gangster films because it’s actually a story about a family business. It turns out the family business is organized crime, but it could just as easily have been a restaurant or a laundromat. It’s more about how the next generation inherits the business than the business itself. The Corleone crime family is considered one of the most formidable criminal empires in the United States. Over…
The Big Lebowski is one of the most cited films ever made and “The guy remains” It’s one of the most memorable lines in the film – but it has a deeper meaning to unravel. Although it was a box office failure and received mixed reviews from contemporary critics, The Big Lebowski It has since become one of the cornerstones of cult cinema. It was initially dismissed as a light-hearted comedy full of profanity, but subsequent analysis found many underlying themes – and the biblical backdrop of “The guy remains” is an excellent example. The Coen brothers’ stoner noir is…
South Park brought Butters in to replace Kenny after his death, but when Kenny finally returned to the main group of boys, Butters became an even better character. In the first seasons of South ParkIt became a popular joke that Kenny would be killed in every episode and then return in the following episode without any explanation for his resurrection. But in Season 5 Episode 13, “Kenny Dies,” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone decided to kill Kenny off for good. Kenny finally returned in Season 6, Episode 17, “Red Sleigh Down.” Despite being absent throughout the season, South Park…
Summary Cailee Spaeny has signed up for Netflix’s Beef season 2, potentially redeeming the reception of her previous TV show. Beef Season 2 will feature Spaeni alongside Charles Melton. After a mixed reception for the First Lady, Beef Season 2 offers Spain a chance to shine on TV again. Cailee Spaeny was cast in a key role in Beef season 2 on Netflix, and this may make up for the mixed response to a different TV series in which she starred. Lee Sung Jin initially conceived Beef As a limited series that is not supposed to have follow-up seasons. But…
Summary The Birmingham setting of Peaky Blinders broke the London-centric mold of British gangster genres in television and film. The show’s focus on Birmingham culture and history gives it a unique and authentic touch. Peaky Blinders shows that London is not the only British city with a dark underworld of gangsters. Until Peaky Blinders Along with its Birmingham-based gangland action, most British gangster films and TV shows are set in and around London. Peaky Blinders Revolving around the criminal activities of the titular gang in the immediate aftermath of World War I, the gang was loosely based on a real-life…
Summary Alien vs. Predator has sparked debate about its official canon status due to timeline conflicts in both franchises. The shared universe is confirmed by a xenomorph skull in Predator 2, showing them coexisting in the films. Ridley Scott’s prequels to the Alien series reconnect Alien vs. Predator out of canon, maintaining separate timelines. There were crossovers between these Alien And Predator franchises, but there is debate about whether Alien vs. Predator is canon in the official timelines. Both these Alien And Predator Series revolves around a race of deadly and relentless extra-terrestrial monsters, so it made sense for them…
Summary The Last of Us season 2 faces musical timeline dilemmas with songs like “Future Days” and Crooked Still’s album Shaken by a Low Sound. Joel’s heartfelt moment with Ellie using “Future Days” sets the tone for their relationship and the tragedies to come. The showrunners may need to choose different songs for the TV show to match the timeline of a 2003 outbreak, but they should consider using the game’s songs anyway. Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Last of Us Part II. There was a lot of discussion about whether or not The last of us Season…
Summary Baron Harkonn called Arrakis “Dune” before Paul’s revelation in Dune: Part Two. The Gentiles’ blind faith in Paul as the Messianic Lisan al-Gayb shows their desperation to believe. Paul’s knowledge of the original name of the planet is not proof of supernatural powers, but geographical knowledge. Paul Atreides ‘Revelation of Arrakis’ real name in Dunn: Part Two is treated as a huge moment that proves his clairvoyance, but he is not the first character to call the planet “Dune.” yet Dunn: Part One laid all the foundations, Dunn: Part Two provided all the payoffs. Paul began living up to…
Summary Cloverfield had a budget of $25 million, a fraction of the cost of other modern kaiju films. Cloverfield’s “found footage” style adds a unique and immersive perspective on the giant monster rampage. Despite its lower budget, Cloverfield became a sleeper hit, grossing over $172 million and launching a successful franchise. Most modern kaiju movies have been commanding nine-figure budgets, but one of the biggest entries in the genre was surprisingly cheap to produce. The kaiju genre originated in Japan and was created by Eiji Tsuburaya and Ishiō Honda with their groundbreaking 1954 masterpiece Godzilla. But since the spectacle of…