“The Passengers of the Night” takes place from 1981—with jubilation in the streets over the election of President François Mitterrand—through 1988. But a constant throughout the movie’s many life changes is the presence of the late-night radio show that gives the film its title. During the wee hours, people call in to share intimate, personal … Read more
The Disney-owned cable network Freeform has pulled the plug on both Single Drunk Female and The Watchful Eye. As confirmed by Variety, the comedy series Single Drunk Female has been canceled after two seasons on Freeform. Meanwhile, mystery thriller The Watchful Eye has been shut after just one season. What is Single Drunk Female about? … Read more
Hayley Atwell says that her screen test for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One involved two hours of stunt choreography. When it comes to screen tests, most involve the actor(s) performing a scene to the camera. Some, like the recent Superman: Legacy screen tests, also involve full costume and makeup, but when it comes … Read more
An Oscar and Tony Award winner—and an onscreen fixture for decades—has died. Alan Arkin passed away on June 29 at his home in California. He was 89 years old. His death was confirmed by his sons to People Magazine. In a statement, they wrote “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as … Read more
“Nimona” feels more like a dramatized checklist of stylistic tics and emotional beats from both Pixar and DreamWorks’ animation studios’ greatest hits. There’s some lightly likable dad-friendly puns, sight gags, and a bunch of angsty declaiming about questioning authority, being true to yourself, and other bumper-stick-ready slogans. “Nimona” also features a bunch of post-post-punk anthems … Read more
Hard to believe another Indiana Jones movie is in theaters. After Indy and his pop rode away into the sunset in Last Crusade, going on another adventure seemed doubtful. Alas, here we are on the opening of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, which, ah, well … more on that later! But with the … Read more
Anthony Mackie calls Real Steel director Shawn Levy once or twice a year to ask about the long-belated sequel. RealSteel was released well over a decade at this point, but fans of the sci-fi boxing movie are still campaigning for a sequel. One of those fans is Anthony Mackie, who actually starred alongside Hugh Jackman … Read more
The following post contains SPOILERS for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The themes of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny include time and regret. And the two go hand in hand. When we get older we have to recognize the mistakes we made in our lives, and deal with the fact that … Read more