We all have our favorite ways to watch a movie. For some, the theatrical experience is only complete with the perfect seat. For others, it’s the right snack. And for others still, it’s that ideal time of day or night to get that flick going. Greta Gerwig recently made her case on that final habit, … Read more
Let’s make one thing abundantly clear: Denis Villeneuve’s Sicario is a masterpiece brimming with atmosphere, raw intensity, and incredibly nuanced performances from its astounding cast. Somehow, the film only earned three Oscar nominations. Benicio Del Toro and Emily Blunt were overlooked, while the Academy nominated Tom McCarthy (Spotlight), Lenny Abrahamson (Room), and Adam McKay (The … Read more
Returning to the Woodstock Square to film the Super Bowl commercial was super-special. Bill is one of the best actors I have ever worked with. There was never a take where he wasn’t in the moment a hundred percent, and a la Ed K. Martin, told the truth. They brought me in from the airport … Read more
With Jonathan Majors’ recent firing by Marvel, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is in desperate need for a new main villain. They could cast a new actor as Kang, but more likely they will bring in a totally new bad guy to become the focus of the rest of Marvel’s “Multiverse Saga.” A lot of people … Read more
That accident is the most upsetting thing about “Founders Day,” and it’s not for want of trying. The movie’s worst kill scenes try to rub viewers’ faces in the sort of de rigeur nastiness that’s come to define the recent post-Craven “Scream” sequels. I say “try” though because the filmmakers behind “Founders Day” don’t seem … Read more
Today, according to whoever makes up these phony baloney holidays that are now a thing on social media is National Popcorn Day. Happy Popcorn Day, everyone! (Tomorrow, I assume, is National You Need to Get Your Cholesterol Checked Now Day.) The only proper way to celebrate National Popcorn Day (at least according to the popcorn … Read more
Chicago Harry, the live groundhog, will emerge from his tree stump to reveal if he sees his shadow, meaning 6 more weeks of winter is expected, while Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly will close out the ceremony by reading a City of Chicago proclamation declaring it Harold Ramis Day in Chicago. Harry Caray’s Tavern will transform … Read more
The upcoming slasher Founders Day revolves around a mayoral election, and a new promo introduces the candidates Close on the heels of Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving comes another holiday-themed slasher movie, director Erik Bloomquist‘s slasher movie Founders Day, which Dark Sky Films will be giving a limited theatrical release in the United States on January 19th. There’s a mayoral election at … Read more
Magazine Dreams, the Sundance hit people thought would win Jonathan Majors an Oscar, seems unlikely ever to see the light of day. Has there ever been a rise and fall quite as swift and dramatic as that of Jonathan Majors? 2023 started off as a killer year for Majors. After years as an up-and-comer, he … Read more
Starring Cha Eun-Woo and Park Gyu-Young, A Good Day To Be a Dog episode 9 was aired on Wednesday on MBC. The K-drama storyline revolves around Bo-Gyeom’s (Lee Hyun-Woo) connection with the lead characters. In episode 8, viewers discover Bo-Gyeom is decades-old mountain god. He hides antique and mysterious items in a secluded basement at … Read more