Instead of continuing directly after the acclaimed 2019 “Mortal Kombat 11,” the creators of this title revert numerically to “Mortal Kombat 1,” which technically makes this a reboot, although it contains many of the same mechanics as the last title and the excellent “Injustice 2,” also from developer NetherRealm Studios and publisher Warner Bros. Games. … Read more
Sometimes, films just come way harder than they need to, and this seems especially true for R-rated comedies. Tropic Thunder comes, and then it comes again, and it, honestly, probably comes one too many times, but that’s why we remember it. This movie was relentless, took no prisoners of war, and lingers like an old … Read more
WALTER CHAW William Friedkin was deeply into sin. His films operate on what the disgraced psychiatrist (Robin Williams in his greatest role) of Kenneth Branagh’s bonzer “Dead Again” called the “karmic payment plan,” namely, you “buy now pay forever.” Most often grouped with the film brats of the New American Cinema, Friedkin was an autodidact, … Read more
Forty years into his career, Matthew Broderick seems well aware that Ferris Bueller will forever be his trademark character. Bueller? Bueller? To many, Matthew Broderick will always be Ferris Bueller, the king of skipping school, dodging pesky principals and parade serenades. Broderick is well aware of this, fessing up that character will be his legacy. … Read more
Rather than post a traditional tribute to one of the most famous performers of all time, we thought we’d share some that have been posted already, along with some incredible clips about Mr. Bennett, a fantastic story by our very own Matt Zoller Seitz, and, finally, one of his last recordings, a perfect send-off for … Read more
Anthony Carrigan says that he’s thrilled to be playing DC hero Metamorpho in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman: Legacy. It was announced just yesterday that Anthony Carrigan (barry) had joined the cast of James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy as Metamorpho and the actor couldn’t be more thrilled. “I’m gobsmacked,” Anthony Carrigan told Deadline regarding his Metamorpho casting. … Read more
New casting information for DC Studios’ Superman: Legacy has been revealed—and Nathan Fillion is finally the Green Lantern. According to Variety, Fillion will portray the Guy Gardner incarnation of Green Lantern in writer-director James Gunn’s Superman reboot film. Meanwhile, Dora and the Lost City of Gold lead Isabela Merced has been cast as fellow DC … Read more
Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, and Edi Gathegi join cast of James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy as Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, and Mister Terrific. According to Vanity Fair, Nathan Fillion (The Rookie), Isabela Merced (Dora and the Lost City of Gold), and Edi Gathegi (X-Men: First Class) have signed on to appear in James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy. Nathan … Read more
Lucasfilm has revealed a brand new Indiana Jones 5 video for the highly-anticipated legacy sequel. The video highlights the titular hero’s previous treks around the world. Indy’s fifth and final adventure arrives in theaters this Friday, June 30; the first four Indiana Jones movies are available for streaming on both Disney+ and Paramount+. Check out … Read more
AT Superman: Legacy casting update has revealed who some of the possible choices for Lex Luthor could be, as well as how far along the DC movie’s screen tests are. What is the latest Superman Legacy casting update? The Hollywood Reporter published an article delving into Superman: Legacy’s screen test process, further confirming previous reports … Read more