There was a wave of what could be called interactive animated films in the video game world in the 2010s, led by Telltale Games and their excellent adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s “The Walking Dead.” Telltale would release games in chapters, almost like a limited series comic book on a monthly release schedule. And they would … Read more
Martin Scorsese might make a film adaptation of Marilynne Robinson’s Home before doing his The Life of Jesus movie. Following the release of 2023’s Killers of the Flower Moon, Scorsese has announced a handful of new projects he either intends or hopes to make. One of these projects is a film adaptation of Robinson’s Home, … Read more
Tom Hanks says the hardest age to play in his new film Here was 35, adding that he has never felt better at nearly twice that age. It’s hard to believe, but Tom Hanks is on the cusp of 70. And with that comes a lot of wisdom, so when he speaks, you best listen … Read more
Francis Ford Coppola will be honored with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award next year, but who will present it? Francis Ford Coppola’s projects may be few and far between nowadays and his most recent film, passion project Megalopolis was a flop with audiences and critics (our own Chris Bumbray gave it a 5/10), but … Read more
Amidst the grim offerings of the Chicago International Film Festival, I found myself comforted by a trio of documentaries, which enchant in their reminder that the hope of renewal and transformation is never too far away. A son trying to connect with his mother amid her late-stage dementia, the construction of an iconic Chicago monument, … Read more
Every year the airwaves and streaming services are flooded with romantic Christmas movies of every shape and size. If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all; some gentle tension, some mild complications, a happy ending, plenty of trees and decorations. But Netflix’s latest entry in the Christmas movie genre, Hot Frosty, at least brings something new to … Read more
The Life and Movies of Erşan Kuneri has recently concluded its second season, and now fans are wondering is Season 3 is on the horizon. It is a 2022 Turkish comedy-drama that follows a renowned director of erotic movies who decides to give other genres a shot. Here’s all the The Life and Movies of … Read more
A cute idea that does a good job depicting Pharrell’s outsized influence on pop music, although its novelty eventually wears out. PLOT: The life of Pharrell Williams, as told through the lens of Lego animation. REVIEW: Let’s get one thing out of the way first – Morgan Neville’s Piece by Piece would be a conventional … Read more
Lara Croft has had many death-defying adventures across the decades of the “Tomb Raider” video game franchise. The biggest puzzle for this iconic character has been her inability to find a worthy adaptation in other formats. The silly, Angelina Jolie-led duology was kitschy, and the reboot with Alicia Vikander, meant to resemble the Crystal Dynamics-developed … Read more
Martin Scorsese has two projects lined up, including The Life of Jesus and a Frank Sinatra biopic, but both have been postponed. A Martin Scorsese movie is always something to look forward to, but Variety reports that his next two projects have unfortunately been delayed. Martin Scorsese planned to shoot two movies back-to-back this year, … Read more