Fans are wondering whether Sofia Gigante (Cristin Milioti) kills Oz’s mother, Francis Cobb (Deirdre O’Connell), in The Penguin Episode 7, Top Hat. The episode begins with a flashback sequence depicting the day Oz’s brothers died. It reveals much about Oz (Colin Farrell) as a character. It even hints at what will happen in the inevitable … Read more
Netflix has released the first official Mary first look images. They preview the coming-of-age biblical epic about Mary, who is forced into hiding after the birth of Jesus. Who is in Mary? The upcoming movie stars Noa Cohen in the lead role, along with Ido Tako, Stephanie Nur, Susan Brown, Ori Pfeffer, Eamon Farren, Hilla … Read more
The Criterion Collection may have surprised some collectors when they announced last May that they would be releasing two Albert Brooks movies on their label in August: “Real Life” and “Mother.” “Real Life” was not a surprise. An HD treatment was long overdue and had been a favorite for so many Brooks fans and fans … Read more
After the forced bursts of energy, nightmarish dream sequences, and a strained bit of self-absolution recede, you soon realize that writer/director Niclas Larsson’s “Mother, Couch,” a morose, nonsensical family drama is about as interesting as the lint between the cushions. “Mother Couch” draws from several wells. Taking place mostly in this larger-than-expected furniture store, the … Read more
I Am Mother helmer Grant Spurtore is Legendary’s choice to direct the follow-up to Godzilla x Kong after Adam Wingard exits the series. When Adam Wingard said he would not return for the follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire, fans of Legendary‘s latest clash of the titans fell into despair. Wingard brought something special … Read more
I am normally a fan of the films Brad Krevoy and Steve Stabler (working under the moniker Motion Picture Corporation of America) have made with Netflix. I’ve rewatched both “The Knight Before Christmas” and “A Castle for Christmas” (also starring Shields) more times than I care to share. I’ve even written positively about the Lindsay … Read more
Like Carl Franklin, John Dahl, and Daniel Minahan, Keith Gordon is a director who seems to only work in TV despite having made 5-star films. Gordon’s got nothing like the reputation he deserves after becoming one of the most sensitive, sensuous adapters of great novels and a fierce stylist to boot. He created these gorgeously fraught … Read more
The mother of one Family Guy star hates the animated series so much she actually tried to get it cancelled. Seth MacFarlane’s Family Guy is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, but if Patrick Warburton’s parents had their way, the long-running animated comedy series would be dead and buried. Patrick Warburton has voiced Joe Swanson … Read more
Jake Lloyd’s mother details her son’s mental health struggles over the years and what he really thinks of Star Wars. George Lucas handpicked Jake Lloyd to play young Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace out of thousands of kids. However, time hasn’t been kind to Lloyd, as the actor has faced a variety … Read more
Mark Hamill finally met his Star Wars mother Natalie Portman at the Golden Globes Awards ceremony over the weekend. Padmé Amidala died moments after giving birth to Luke and Leia in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. Although Luke Skywalker would meet his father in the Original Trilogy, he never had a reunion with his … Read more