They did it. Those crazy sounds of a gun did it. They made a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos movie. Technically the spicy snacks are but a mere prop within the story of Richard Montañez (played by Jesse Garcia) who rose within the Frito Lay company from a janitor into an executive, thanks to his pioneering work … Read more
That sugarcoat smile is just a thin cover for the near-constant shaming and judgment suffocating Jem Starling (Eliza Scanlen) as a 17-year-old girl growing up in a fundamentalist Christian community in Kentucky. Laurel Parmet’s brilliant coming-of-age drama “The Starling Girl” captures the vulnerable teen at the moment she’s finding herself, finding love (or is that … Read more
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Matilda: The Musical star Alisha Weir has been tapped to star opposite Melissa Barrera in Universal Pictures’ untitled monster movie, which hails from Scream VI directing duo Radio Silence. This marks the young Irish actress’ latest major project since leading last year’s Netflix adaptation of Matilda. She will also next … Read more
Mel Gibson returns to the director’s chair for the first time since Hacksaw Ridge to direct Flight Risk, a thriller starring Mark Wahlberg. It’s been seven years since Mel Gibson last helmed a feature film, but Deadline reports that he’ll be returning to the director’s chair with Flight Riskhas thriller starring Mark Wahlberg. Flight Risk … Read more
A pilot episode is an opportunity for a show’s creators to give networks a taste of what their TV series has to offer. For that reason, crafting a pilot is a particularly painstaking process. And, since television shows often morph and evolve as they go, it’s hard to nail down exactly what to include in … Read more
“The Mother” was screened for critics in theaters, where the immersive setup makes the paint-by-numbers portions of the plot really stick out. A handful of odd stylistic choices also attract attention in this format: A recurring visual motif of wide-angle shots with blurred edges; odd, jumpy edits seem to compensate for a lack of coverage … Read more
As the start of production nears for the new Safdie Brothers movie, the directing duo has reportedly cast Steve Harvey in an unknown role. According to World of Reel, Harvey (Family Feud) is the latest name to be added to a star-studded cast that reportedly includes Adam Sandler, Ben Affleck, and Megan Thee Stallion. What … Read more
The first reactions to Fast X hail Jason Momoa’s villainous Dante as the new MVP of the Fast & Furious franchise. Fast X hits theaters next week and the first reactions to the beginning of the saga’s grand finale have emerged. If you’re not a fan of the Fast & Furious candor, it doesn’t sound … Read more
Disney recently made some huge announcements about the future of its streaming services during an investor call. One of those announcements was the merging of Disney+ and Hulu. But that’s just the start. It seems like they’re going to be taking a page out of Warner Bros. Discovery’s book and removing content from its established … Read more
Just as effective is his decision to use clips from Fox’s filmography to flesh out and comment on the 61-year-old actor’s tale. With masterful editing from Michael Harte, Guggenheim seamlessly glides between Fox’s breakthrough roles in the sitcom “Family Ties” and the blockbuster “Back to the Future,” as well as subsequent performances in “Teen Wolf,” … Read more