On the 30th anniversary of John Candy’s death, Steve Martin, his children and more honored the legacy of the great screen presence. It might be hard to believe, but it has been 30 years since the world lost one of the most beloved screen presences in modern times, John Candy. And while we can honor … Read more
Stephen King originally wanted John Candy to star in the adaptation of Thinner, jokingly saying it would help him lose weight. We all remember John Candy as one of the most lovable comedians to have ever stepped in front of the screen. So rare were his dramatic performances that many might be hard-pressed to name … Read more
Although it takes its time to embrace its magical premise, mostly in favor of building out the elaborate subplots for each of the Carver family members, once it gets into full on gonzo mode it’s the most delightfully deranged family film since “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.” There’s seven swans swimming in the Carver’s … Read more
Eddie Murphy stars in a brand-new holiday comedy on Prime Video, called Candy Cane Lane. The trailer shows strange stop-motion miniatures, absolute chaos, and an evil elf keen on stealing his soul. There also seem to be some really interesting set pieces. The film is directed by Reginald Hudlin, who’s best known for films like House … Read more
I am not quite sure how a man starts off looking and acting like Timothée Chalamet and then gradually over the course of a decade or two turns into Gene Wilder, but that is apparently what we will learn in Wonka, the new prequel film that presents the early days of that famous chocolatier slash mad torturer of … Read more
Spirit Halloween is selling a 6 foot version of the cotton candy cocoons from the cult classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space For decades, the 1988 film Killer Klowns from Outer Space (watch it HERE) was a little-known cult film that never got the sequel it deserved… and while it still hasn’t received the sequel … Read more
Olivia Wilde is teaming up with A24 to adapt Jennifer Egan’s novels A Visit From the Goon Squad and The Candy House to television. Olivia Wilde (Booksmart, Perfect) and A24 are teaming up to adapt Jennifer Egan’s best-selling novel A Visit From the Goon Squad and its sequel The Candy House, for television. Wilde is … Read more