Dwayne Johnson has recently revealed that the inspiration behind releasing his upcoming movie Red One in IMAX was none other than Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. The upcoming Jake Kasdan directorial features Chris Evans and JK Simmons alongside Johnson. Although Red One packs a big star cast, it has been unable to please the critics and has … Read more
To play Valya Harkonnen in Dune: Prophecy, Emily Watson sought inspiration from Alec Guinness and his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars. How did Star Wars inspire Emily Watson in Dune: Prophecy? In an interview with Variety, Watson explained how she leaned on her theatrical roots with the Royal Shakespeare Company to deliver Valya’s … Read more
The music used in a movie can often times be just as memorable as the movie itself. Done right, a film’s soundtrack can engage a viewer beyond just what they’re seeing on the screen and propel the narrative forward. Music and movies have been intertwining art forms since films began incorporating recorded sound. So it makes … Read more
Wolf Man director Leigh Whannell says Heath Ledger’s Joker inspired the new design and comments on leaked version of the creature. After tackling The Invisible Man, writer/director Leigh Whannell set his sights on updating another iconic Universal Horror Monster: The Wolf Man. There have been many different incarnations of the Wolf Man character, but Whannell … Read more
Mattel’s generation-spanning toy, the View-Master, is getting a live-action movie from Sony Pictures Entertainment and Escape Artists Wait! What year is it? After finding tremendous success with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, Mattel Films is partnering with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Escape Artists to pull the lever on a live-action View-Master movie inspired by the iconic toy. … Read more
Inspiration can strike from anywhere, but as many artists will tell you, there is a clear similarity between songwriting and making movies. For those hoping to combine their love of music with a passion for cinema, there’s an entire section of the recording industry dedicated to film scoring and writing music specifically for the big screen. We have … Read more
Tommy Wiseau’s cult favorite The Room played a crucial role in one aspect of the visuals of Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Oh, hi, Bruce! It’s pretty rare when a bad movie influences a filmmaker in a positive way. Maybe someone like Tim Burton is intrigued by the do-it-yourself style of Ed Wood and makes a … Read more
A batch of images offer a preview of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) experience that will be at select Six Flags parks Director Fede Alvarez’s contribution to the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus (you can read our review HERE), is currently in theatres – and this isn’t the first time he has added to a popular genre franchise. Not only did he … Read more
Netflix’s latest word-of-mouth hit, Baby Reindeer, is now the subject of a legal battle. A woman who claims to have inspired the popular show’s storyline is now suing Netflix for at tens of millions of dollars in damages, along with a share of the series’ profits, claiming the show defamed her, caused intentional emotional distress, and violated her rights. Baby … Read more
The character played by Carrie-Anne Moss in Star Wars: The Acolyte was “very much inspired” by Trinity from The Matrix. Carrie-Anne Moss will make the leap from The Matrix to Star Wars with The Acolyte, the upcoming live-action series set to be released on Disney+ this summer. The actress plays Jedi Master Indara, and as … Read more