‘Monkey Man’ Review: A Disappointing Directorial Debut

Movie Rule #28: Never directly reference a movie that is superior to the one we are watching. Dev Patel’s disappointing directorial debut Monkey Man breaks this rule in a very distracting way. In an early scene, the film’s unnamed hero, known only as “Kid” (played by Patel himself), talks his way into the showroom of a black … Read more

’Road House’ Is Amazon’s Biggest Movie Debut Ever

If any streaming movie can be a “hit,” it looks like Road House is a hit. The 2024 update of the ’80s classic debuted recently on Amazon’s Prime Video. According to Amazon, the movie has already notched “50 million viewers” since its premiere on streaming on March 21. The new film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Dalton, a … Read more

How Did Varun Grover’s Directorial Debut End?

Varun Grover’s directorial debut, All India Rank, guides viewers through the complex adulthood journey of Vivek Singh. He is the 17-year-old protagonist whose personal dreams clash with his family’s aspirations in the socio-economic landscape of 1990s India. However, since the film climaxed on an uncompleted note, fans are left wondering what happened in the end. … Read more

Sydney Sweeney jokes Madame Web, Glen Powell in SNL debut

Sydney Sweeney joked about the box office failure of Madame Web, rumors about an affair with Glen Powell and more in her SNL debut. Sydney Sweeney has been on a seemingly constant tear since starring on HBO’s Euphoria, the project that truly launched her career after promising turns on the small screen’s The Handmaid’s Tale … Read more

‘The Marvels’ Makes Streaming Debut

Frugal Marvel fans, take note: The Marvels is now available on streaming. The 33rd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe — which is also the lowest-grossing film in the entire MCU by some $65 million — is now on Disney+. The Marvels was designed as a kind of all-star crossover team-up movie, uniting three different heroes from across the … Read more

Ahaan Panday To Make His Debut With Yash Raj Films, Claim Reports

Ananya Panday’s cousin, Ahaan Panday, is among the star kids gearing up for their debut. He is reportedly set to make his grand entry with Yash Raj Films. Yash Raj Films recently signed director Mohit Suri for a young love story, scheduled to go on floors soon. As per reports, the romantic movie will mark … Read more

Vertical acquires the U.S. rights to Chris Pine’s absurdist comedy and directorial debut

Vertical picks up the U.S. rights to Chris Pine’s feature directorial debut, Poolman, for a 2024 theatrical release. Grab your floaties and stay out of the deep end because Vertical has acquired the U.S. rights to AGC Studios‘ Poolman, the absurdist comedy, and Chris Pine’s directorial debut! The comedic caper premiered at the Toronto International Film … Read more