There are a few names in the film industry who know a thing or two about the western genre, and Kurt Russell would certainly be one of them. From older films like The longest trip and Tombstoneto more recent hits such as The Hateful Eight and Tomahawk Bonethe esteemed actor has traversed his fair share of dusty plains over the years. Suffice to say, Russell has more than the right to give his opinion on what should be considered the best Western of all time, but he has a pretty positive opinion when it comes to John Wayne’s work. The…
Author: Jakob Barnes
Throughout the history of cinema, few films have been as influential and iconic as The Wizard of Ozand it’s a fantastic story that has been reinvented countless times. From its magical narrative to its awe-inspiring visuals, Victor Fleming’s 1939 interpretation of L. Frank Baum’s story is without a doubt the definitive version of The Wizard of Ozand from it, The Wicked Witch of the West emerged as one of the most fearsome and memorable movie villains of all time. The nefarious green-skinned harpy is evil incarnate and has fueled the public’s nightmares for decades. THE Wizard of Oz The ending…
When it comes to musicals, few stories are as beloved or as surprisingly widespread as The Wizard of Oz. The vibrant, fantastical story of witches, flying monkeys, and magical ruby ​​slippers has stood the test of time. Now, with the launch of Evilfans have yet another opportunity to visit the Land of Oz. Incredibly, L. Frank Baum’s children’s novel, The Wonderful Wizard of OzThe source material on which many adaptations are based is now 124 years old. This book was so popular – as was the 1902 Broadway adaptation – that Baum ended up writing 13 more Oz novels. These…
24 years after the original Gladiator film, Ridley Scott is bringing Rome to its knees once again in a legacy sequel of epic proportions in Gladiator 2 with a new cast led by Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal. The project came as a surprise to many when it was first announced, but if there’s one thing everyone should know by now, it’s to never doubt Scott when he has new ideas. And, judging by the first wave of Gladiator 2 critical reviews, the iconic filmmaker was successful once again. In many ways, Gladiator 2 bears a striking resemblance…
Kevin Costner made a big bet to bring Horizon: an American saga to the big screen. The acclaimed actor has left behind his iconic role as John Dutton in the hit TV series, yellow stoneto film his epic Western film, a project that cost a lot of time, money and energy, with surprisingly little recognition. The first installment of the four-part franchise failed financially and received mixed reviews from critics. With a reported budget of $100 million (combined with its sequel), Horizon – Chapter 1 drastically underperformed at the box office, grossing just over $38 million in its summer theatrical…