With many episodes written by co-creators Simon Beaufoy and Alice Nutter, our heroes find themselves in mildly amusing situations, however contrived, like in the pilot when Gaz is suddenly under the control of a show-dog who was accidentally kidnapped by his joyriding daughter Dez (Talitha Wing) and her friend Cal (Dominic Sharkey). Gaz is called … Read more
The small screen sequel to the 1997 hit film is a sweet comedy-drama that ditches stripteases for challenging subject matter. Plot: Taking place 25 years after the original British smash hit, the eight-episode series will follow the same band of brothers as they navigate the post-industrial city of Sheffield and society’s crumbling healthcare, education, and … Read more
Look, if you’re going to make a Haunted Mansion movie based on the classic Disneyland attraction, I guess you might as well really adapt the ride. The trailer for the new version of Haunted Mansion (a previous film was released in 2003, starring Eddie Murphy and Terence Stamp) features a lot of characters and spooky … Read more
The official teaser for Poor Things has been released, and it looks like a quirky Frankenstein for the 21st century. The film is based on a book from 1992, authored by Alisdair Gray. The London Review Of Books called it a “magnificently brisk, funny, dirty, brainy book”. If that’s any indication of the film’s vibe, … Read more
The Flash made a splash at CinemaCon this week, including its very first — and apparently very successful — screening for the press. Warner Bros. also unveiled a new trailer for the film, featuring a ton of new scenes from the big DC Comics blockbuster. In our latest Flash video, we break down all the … Read more
John Stamos reveals he had the Olsen Twins fired from Full House before they were even a year old, but wanted them back after a few days. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen joined the cast of Full house when they were less than a year old, but the twins’ behavior led to star John Stamos demanding … Read more
This Mother’s Day…great ready to meet…one tough mother. Behold the trailer for The Mother, Jennifer Lopez’s new Netflix thriller. In it, she plays a Liam Neeson-esque warrior/assassin/spy/all-around killer with a very particular set of skills. And when she comes under attack, she uses all those particular skills to destroy the men (including Gael García Bernal!) … Read more
The program for Ebertfest 2023 curated by Festival Director Dr. Nathaniel Kohn and Chaz Ebert is titled “Empathy at the Movies,” and includes 11 films, two short films, 20 guests, and three musical performances: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 NINE DAYS (2020) This ultra-original fantasy drama considers the meaning of life as potential souls audition for the … Read more