“birth/rebirth” has some “body horror” tropes and some straight horror tropes, but it’s not really a monster story. It’s more of a medical thriller, helmed by two twisted conspirators, both operating from a place of desperation and trauma. The tone Moss establishes makes the events seem almost plausible. What if human bodies could regenerate themselves … Read more
Netflix has revealed a brand new One Piece photo from the live-action series adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s popular anime of the same name. The series will be available for streaming on August 31. The photo provides fan a first look at the live-action version of Chef Zeff, who is known as Sanji’s mentor and the … Read more
The Peripheral and A League of Their Own have been cancelled at Amazon, despite already having received second season renewals. The Peripheral and A League of Their Own had both been renewed for second seasons, but it was announced today that both shows have been cancelled. The Peripheral is a sci-fi drama based on William … Read more
There are plans to put out a new sequel to 1996’s Twister. Unfortunately, the original film’s director didn’t quite get the memo. The new film, titled Twisters, has been in development since some time in 2020, and the studio eventually settled on putting Minari filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung in the director’s chair. The plot will supposedly follow the daughter of the storm … Read more
Director Josh Greenbaum has shown a flair for out-there comedy with a sweetness at its core in the delightfully bizarre “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar” (2021). He achieves a similar balance with raunchier material in “Strays.” Besides featuring a ton of profanity, the screenplay from Dan Perrault includes plenty of poop and … Read more
Summer is almost over, folks, which means it’s time to reflect on the season and the blockbusters that dominated cinemas from May to August. Overall, it wasn’t a terrible summer, but there wasn’t exactly a slew of memorable content presented to audiences. Instead, we were bombarded with sequels, bland remakes, and only a tiny dash of original … Read more
Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi says that the Thor 5 villain needs to be more formidable than Hela. As one of the most powerful heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) has gone up against some formidable villains, but if Thor 5 ever happens, he will need to face off against … Read more
Bonnie Aarons has been a major part of The Conjuring universe, initially as an actor in The Conjuring 2, and then as the title character of the spinoff series The Nun. Unfortunately, it seems this demon isn’t being given her due. According to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Aarons claims that she is not being paid what … Read more
The experience of watching “Big Fish” has changed as I have. What struck me on viewings during its theatrical run and a year later was the emphasis on fantastical storytelling over the human story. The plot details were generally lost to time, except for a fragmented series of images. After my third viewing, two decades … Read more
Despite plans for a second season to close out the series, Amazon has scrapped plans for A League of Their Own Season 2. This effectively ends the show. According to a recent report from Variety, Amazon has decided to cancel plans for a shortened second season. Originally, the show was meant to be given a … Read more