When it premiered in 2016, Stranger things has been praised for recapturing audiences’ nostalgia for Amblin’s coming-of-age sci-fi movies of the ’80s, but JJ Abrams’ Super 8 Did exactly that five years before. Stranger things Combines the small-town thrills of Stephen King novels with the coming-of-age warmth of Stand by me And The Gunnies. By the time the series debuted on Netflix, it felt like a breath of fresh air bringing back the familiar feel of a bygone era of science fiction and teen drama — but Abrams had already done it half a decade earlier. Although it was originally…
Author: Ben Sherlock
The tragic trajectory of the Rocky Franchise still reaching its third movie is a troubling sign for Wu Creed IV May take Adonis’s story further. After the blockbuster success of Creed III, Creed IV was quickly put into active development by producer Irwin Winkler. After franchise star Michael B. Jordan made his directorial debut with the Drakequel, he will be back in the director’s chair for the fourth film. But if the US Creed Series continues to follow the trajectory of the Rocky Series, then Creed IV May bring tragedy to Danny’s home life. So far, the Creed Movies followed…
The next movie starring Daniel Craig, Luca Guadagnino’s romantic drama funnyis a drastic tonal departure from the James Bond franchise and may finally get Craig an Oscar win for Best Actor. Since his breakout role as the mysterious XXXX in Matthew Vaughn’s crime film Layer cakeCraig has become one of the most beloved movie stars in the world. He gave what some would call the definitive portrayal of Bond over five movies, and even launched his own original franchise with his eccentric turn as detective Benoit Blanc in the Knives Out Movies. Craig has appeared in several Oscar-winning films throughout…
From watching Jane die to being “I am the one who knocks” speech, the five-time run of Breaking bad Bryan Cranston has plenty of opportunities to show off his impressive acting range. Cranston has to play moments where Walt is really broken up, like when his estranged son wants him dead, and moments where Walt is a cold-blooded monster, like when he tells Hank to “Tread lightly.“His performance straddled the line between the two sides of the character spectacularly for a truly well-rounded, three-dimensional portrayal of a complex antihero. Cranston’s turn in Breaking bad is the benchmark against which all…
By bringing the bloodthirsty xenomorph to Earth, FX’s upcoming prequel TV show Alien: Earth Threatens to make Ellen Ripley’s story into the Alien Saga completely pointless. Alien: Earthwhich will be the first live-action television series in the Alien universe, was created, written and directed by Fargo And Legionis Noah Holly. FX has released an official synopsis for the show teasing an enticing Earthbound storyline. When a mysterious spaceship crash-lands on Earth, a ragtag band of soldiers will make a shocking discovery that brings them face-to-face with the biggest threat in the universe. Sidney Chandler leads the Alien: Earth Starring alongside…
Now that Vin Diesel has pretty much reversed Fast & Furious’ Dominic Toretto in a full-blown superhero, I’m less excited about his true sci-fi hero, Riddick. Diesel is now hard at work on a fourth Ridic movie, Riddick: Furywhich has been in various stages of development for over a decade now. David Twohy, the writer-director behind the first three films, rewrote the script and will once again direct the project. There is no confirmed release date for Riddick: FuryBut Diesel has teased that it will explore Riddick’s origin story. I’ve always thought it was really cool that Diesel had Universal’s…
One of the best possible action match-ups for the upcoming John Wick Spinoff centered on Donnie Yen’s Caine character already happened in a ’90s martial arts classic. Yen made his John Wick Franchise debut opposite Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4. His character Caine, a blind assassin who uses motion-sensing doors to lure henchmen into his traps, quickly became a fan favorite. He is a legend in the franchise only because he is the one who killed Vic as a duel proxy for the Notorious Marquis. The end of John Wick: Chapter 4 Seemed to set no for a…
Rick Grimes had a lot of iconic moments during his tenure The Walking DeadFrom his badass one-liner in Terminus to his unhinged meltdown in Alexandria. There were many lovely characters in it The Walking Dead That the audience loved to see – Daryl, Carol, Glenn, Maggie, Hershel, Morgan – but every fan has a special place in their heart for Rick. The series was an ensemble piece with a sprawling cast of main characters, but Rick was the undeniable lead of the show. Although he never received the accolades he deserved, Andrew Lincoln gave a truly captivating performance as Rick.…
After John Cazale made his film acting debut in The GodIt kicks off an incredible hot streak in which he starred in five of the biggest movies of all time. Cazale started out as a theater actor in New York, hitting the boards in everything from regional theater to off-Broadway productions before appearing in Broadway shows alongside the likes of Al Pacino and Meryl Streep. Cazale was a gritty performer who embodied the principle that “acting is reacting,” playing off his co-stars and highlighting the strengths of their performances, which is likely why he never landed an Oscar nomination. In…
Jason Stathams latest action thriller, Mutinyis an exciting prospect thanks to the director’s previous acting and a team-up with a fan-favorite Peaky Blinders Actor. As superheroes and other IPs become the new movie stars, the traditional movie star is becoming a thing of the past. From Tom Cruise to Leonardo DiCaprio, there are very few actors left whose name alone can draw a large crowd to a movie theater to see their latest starring vehicle. Most modern A-listers rely on the brand name of a franchise to turn their films into blockbuster hits. But Statham is a consistent hit maker.…